March

Year: 2006

Month: March

Euro law will ruin biking

25 March 2006

A statement from the European Commission says: “In view of the statistics showing an increase in the number of motorcyclists involved in accidents, a more sophisticated progressive access model is...

New MCN: out March 29

25 March 2006

Get this week’s MCN (out on March 29) for FREE coffee from BP service stations and a FREE supplement packed with 167 bikes of 2006 ridden and rated. CLICK HERE for MCN Road Tests and user reviews...

Midlands SHOWS SUNDAY April 2 Ink and Iron Tattoo Convention and Custom Bike Show, Birmingham Carling Academy, Birmingham, West Mids. www.inkandiron.co.uk. SPEEDWAY MONDAY April 3 Ladbroke Stadium, KOC Round 1, Wolverhampton, West Mids. 7.30pm. 14 01902-870400. BIKE MEETS WEDNESDAY March 29 The Hollybush, Wolverhampton, West Mids. 01902-341856. BIKE MEETS TUESDAY April 4 The Summerhouse,...

eBay fails motorcyclists

25 March 2006

An investigation in the latest issue of RiDE magazine reveals eBay may be far from the ideal marketplace for buying and selling bikes. An article appearing on pages 6-7 of the ‘May’ issue, says:...

Still time to save biking

25 March 2006

There’s still hope that the European Parliament can be prevented from rubber stamping new licence rules which will decimate motorcycling. On Monday (Mar 27) the Council of Ministers nodded through...

Bikes on TV: Mar 29 on

25 March 2006

Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, March 29. KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel MM – Men and Motors EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MOT – Motors TV, SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR1 –...

Your view: Euro licence

25 March 2006

Motorcyclists are reacting angrily to Europe’s new licence rules, revealed in a European Commission statement on Monday. Changes approved by the European Commission will make it tougher than ever to...

DN-01 on sale in 07

25 March 2006

Honda’s hydraulic-drive DN-01 – shown as a prototype in 2005 – will go into production in 12 months. It could consign conventional gear-changes to the history books. Insiders say it will be on sale...

Chinese bike crackdown

25 March 2006

The recent influx of cheap Chinese bikes could soon be curbed as Japan pushes for a new treaty to cut down on the number of knockoff bikes on the market. The country estimates that as much as £317...

ZZR: Ask your questions

25 March 2006

MCN Road tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child is off to the official European launch of the ZZR1400 and he wants to answer any questions you’ve got about the bike. If you want to know details about the bike that...

More Zip from Piaggio

25 March 2006

Piaggio is launching a new go-faster version of its Zip 50 – the four-stroke Zip 100. Choose from blue, red or black. You get underseat storage an adjustable seat with three different heights and a...

Your specials: Bike 9

25 March 2006

Every Friday we’ll be putting the spotlight on a special bike, created by a reader of www.motorcyclenews.com. Whether it’s tweaked, tuned, or completely redesigned, we’ll be picking the best examples...

100,000th post on forum

25 March 2006

You’ve done it! There are now more than 100,000 posts on one single bulletin board of our Have Your Say forums. The general/general board reached that landmark at just before 3pm on Wednesday March...

Hollywood bikes for sale

25 March 2006

You could own a Hollywood superstars’ bike by 11pm on Friday (5pm EST). Ben Affleck has two of his customs up for grabs in the Dr Martin Luther King, Jr National Memorial Foundation fundraiser. Brad...

Haslam at Thundersprint

25 March 2006

Leon haslam has been confirmed as one of the special guests at the Thundersprint 2006 event on Sunday, May 7, 2006. The Airwaves GSE Ducat rider will take part in the Motorcycling Personalities...

Grab a bargain 05 bike

25 March 2006

With the 2006 bikes starting to filter through to dealerships now is a great time to bag a bargain on the remaining 2005 stock. With everything from budget commuters to sports bikes at very low...

Video: Butlins bash

25 March 2006

MCN’s Butlins bash got off to a good start on Friday with James Toseland’s band Crash keeping the crowds entertained. Thousands turned up to the Skegness do on Friday night with Toseland leading the...

Test bikes at BikeSafe

25 March 2006

Get a free assessment ride on the new bike of your choice at the annual National BikeSafe weekend at Cheltenham Racecourse this weekend (April 1-2) Assessment rides are provided by some of the UK’s...

Butlins picture galleries

25 March 2006

We’ve got loads of pictures from all the action at MCN’s Butlins bash so we thought we’d put them all online. Check out the galleries below to see some amazing fancy dress efforts and see if you can...

Joey Dunlop Foundation

25 March 2006

The Joey Dunlop Foundation is appealing for support for its aim to aid disabled visitors to the Isle of Man TT. The charity was set up in memory of the late Irish road racer, Joey Dunlop OBE, who...

£1 for new Suzukis

25 March 2006

Pick a new Suzuki and you could ride it away for a deposit of just £1. The deal is offered to anyone buying from official Suzuki dealers in the UK between April 1 and June 30. £1 deposit gets you...

Butlins: Your pictures

25 March 2006

More of your pictures from the weekend’s MCN Live! event at Butlins have arrived. And you’ll also find loads of our pics and video from the weekend on the links, right. If you have pics of your own...

MAG at war to save bikes

25 March 2006

MAG has declared ‘total war’ on the Eurocrats who they say are set on removing bikes from the road. The Motorcycle Action Group is moving after the European Commission nodded through a Euro licence...

New Tiger 1050 spied

25 March 2006

MCN has spied Triumph’s new 1050 Tiger in showroom-ready trim during final road tests. It’s due to be launched this summer. For full details – and news of Triumph’s all-new fuel injection system for parallel twins, see MCN, out on March 29, 2006. Find quality used Triumph 955i Tigers HERE Find quality used Triumph 900 Tigers HERE Find great Triumph kit HERE If you spy a new bike email us HERE

Butlins bash day 2

25 March 2006

The Po Boys last ever Butlins gig topped off a fantastic weekend of fun at MCN’s Skegness bash. The band is calling it a day and has a long history at Butlins so they made it a special performance and a massive crowd gave them a raucous fancy-dressed send-off . Browse quality BIKES FOR SALE Which bike next? CLICK HERE Find great kit 1600 reviews here This was also the first time that the event...

Biggest BM dealer opens

25 March 2006

The world’s biggest BMW bike dealership has opened in the brand’s home city – Munich, Germany. The new Motorcycle Centre is at Frankfurter Ring 29 took around a year to develop and cost £3.89...

Join in RiDER Power 06

25 March 2006

RiDE magazine’s annual RiDER Power survey is underway – offering you an opportunity to have your say about everything from the quality of your kit to the service at your dealer. To take part just click >>HERE<< YOUR NEXT BIKE Quality Bikes For Sale HERE MCN tests, user reviews HERE motorcyclenews.com users can write user reviews about your bike or your kit any day of the year by following the...

Airwaves Ducati replicas

25 March 2006

A limited edition Airwaves GSE Ducati replica is now available based on the 999 and 749. Just 30 bikes will be produced in the paintscheme of riders Gregorio Lavilla and Leon Haslam, with a choice of...

Jobs in biking: Mar 28

25 March 2006

Each week we list the new jobs in biking. You’ll find full details and the all-important contacts for each of the following on page 49 of MCN Bike Mart – free with the March 29 (2006) issue of MCN. Board members Motorsport Development UK. Closing date is April 13. Quality BIKES FOR SALE here MCN tests, user reviews here Choose great kit: 1675 items reviewed here Technicians Mobile mechanics –...

Bikes on TV: March 22-29

18 March 2006

Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, March 22. KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel MM – Men and Motors EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MOT – Motors TV, SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR1 –...

ZX-6R blinged with 24k

18 March 2006

Two Brothers Racing have presented a 24k gold-plated Kawasaki ZX-6R to American Supercross superstar James “Bubba” Stewart. Stewart, who won at the Orlando Supercross on Saturday night (Mar 18), has...

Car-pool lane confusion

18 March 2006

Motorcyclists must wait to see whether or not we will be allowed to use the UK’s first motorway car-share lane when it opens next year. But the good news is that bikes are still expected to be...

Peugeot 'free fuel' deal

18 March 2006

If you buy a Peugeot Speedfight or Jetforce scooter between April 1-May 31, 2006, the French firm will give you a cheque for £90 of fuel. The offer is based on average mileage and consumption figures...

Your specials: Bike 8

18 March 2006

What's On: March 22 on

18 March 2006

East of England ROAD RACING SATURDAY March 25 New Era Motorcycle Races, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. 01920-444205. ROAD RACING BMCRC, Snetterton, Norfolk. www.bemsee.co.uk or 01304-831714. ROAD RACING SUNDAY March 26 New Era Motorcycle Races, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. 01920-444205. ROAD RACING BMCRC, Snetterton, Norfolk. www.bemsee.co.uk or 01304-831714. TRACK DAYS FRIDAY March 24 MSV Test Day,...

Bennetts video exclusive

18 March 2006

You can watch the new TV campaign by insurance firm Bennetts before it is officially unveiled during the British Superbike coverage on ITV1 on Sunday, March 26, 2006. The campaign celebrates a...