March

Year: 2006

Month: March

Video: Kawasaki ZZ-R14

04 March 2006

In MCN, out on March 8, read our first test of Kawasaki’s 190bhp-plus ZZ-R1400 and see the latest video details here. Find out just how much less than 10 seconds it takes to cover a standing quarter...

Hell's Angels sue Disney

04 March 2006

The Hell’s Angels are suing Disney, claiming planned movie Wild Hogs infringes its trademark. According to CNNMoney.com (external site) the Angels say they never approved the use of its trademark, and that the comedy will exploit the Hell’s Angels name as well as their trademark design. Next bike? MCN and user reviews here Browse BIKES FOR SALE 1600 products reviewed here Tim Allen, John...

V-strom owners wanted

04 March 2006

If you own a Suzuki DL-1000 V-Strom, then MCN would like to hear from you. We’re looking for owners of the big adventure-sports bike to take part in a future “Why I had to have a….” feature. You’ll...

Speed record postponed

04 March 2006

An attempt on the motorcycle speed record has been postponed for a second day, due to standing water on the track. The Ack Attack bike will attempt to cross the dry bed of Lake Gairdner in Australia...

Free cover for ER5/KLE

04 March 2006

Buy a new or pre-registered Kawasaki ER-5 or KLE500 and you could get a year of free fully comprehensive insurance. The cover is underwritten by Kawasaki’s K-Care Insurance, and you’ll need to be...

New superbike reviews

04 March 2006

We’ve updated our bike reviews section with all the latest details of all the 2006 Superbikes. The Yamaha R1, Suzuki GSX-R1000, Honda CBR1000RR and Kawasaki ZX-10R have all got updated summaries and...

Your specials: Bike 6

04 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...

Proof: Speed traps lie!

04 March 2006

MCN has proved the most widely-used laser speed traps can mis-read wildly when aimed at bikes. We tested two different types of laser gun on a stationary Honda FireBlade and each one told us the...

New MCN out on Mar 8

04 March 2006

The new issue of MCN hits the shelves on Wednesday March 8. Inside you’ll find all these exclusives: The proof: Speed Cameras do lie. See video evidence on this site on Wednesday (Mar 9) World first...

2006 Thundersprint

04 March 2006

The 2006 Thundersprint event will take place in Northwich Town centre on Sunday, May 7. The action takes place with timed sprints on an tight and twisty circuit in the town centre, with riders...

Your specials: Bike 5

04 March 2006

Video: Evel Kanye West

04 March 2006

Kanye West comes over all Evel Knievel in his Touch the Sky video – or Evel Kanyevel as you can see for yourself following the link below. The Chris Milk-directed video also stars Pamela Anderson. ...

300mph bullet bike

04 March 2006

A stream-lined prototype being shown at the Geneva Motor Show this week is claimed to be capable of more than 300mph – and when cruising at 110mph turns in better fuel consumption figures than the...

What's on: March 8 on

04 March 2006

Worldwide: SHOWS WEDNESDAY March 8 Daytona Bike Week, Florida. 08712-106706. SHOWS THURSDAY March 9 Daytona Bike Week, Florida. 08712-106706. SHOWS FRIDAY March 10 Daytona Bike Week, Florida. 08712-106706. SHOWS SATURDAY March 11 Daytona Bike Week, Florida. 08712-106706. SHOWS MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show, Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh. 08700-133020 or...

March 8: Jobs in biking

04 March 2006

Looking for that dream job in motorcycling? Each week we list the jobs advertised in MCN. For more details on each of the following see pages 49 and 50 of MCN Bikemart – free with MCN’s March 8, 2006 issue. Technicians/Stores Very experienced motorcycle technician required for family-run business Full time stores person: Mid Wales Motorcycle Technician – Kestrel Honda, Coventry Motorcycle...

Bikes on TV: March 8-15

04 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 1. 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 –...

Stuart bags £1k prize

01 March 2006

Stuart Neal, from Derbyshire has won the first of our eight £1000 cash prizes in MCN’s Click 4 Cash promotion. All Stuart had to do to bag his prize was send an email inquiry to a dealer while...

Free finance on 749/999

01 March 2006

Ducati has made its 999 and 749 more affordable with a new two-year 0% finance deal available until May 31. You have to put down 30% and the deal is only available from participating authorised UK...

Feb's most-wanted bikes

01 March 2006

Kawasaki’s ZX-6R heads the list of the most sought-after bikes on motorcyclenews.com for February 2006. It nosed ahead of Honda’s VFR800 with Yamaha’s R1 completing our podium of most-in-demand used...

MCN right over loophole

01 March 2006

The Association of Chief Police Officers has backtracked over accusations that MCN misled the public with a story on Gatso evidence in our issue dated March 1. In the March 1 issue we report that...

New sports 600s reviews

01 March 2006

We’ve updated our bike reviews section with all the latest details of all the 2006 supersports 600 bikes. The Yamaha R6, Suzuki GSX-R600, Triumph Daytona 675, Honda CBR600RR and Kawasaki ZX-6R have...

March 1: Jobs in biking

01 March 2006

Each week we offer you the heads up on the hottest new jobs available in motorcycling. For full details of this week’s jobs, see MCN – out on March 1, 2006. Want to work for the world’s biggest bike...

Butlins bands updated

01 March 2006

James Toseland’s band Crash have confirmed they will be playing at Butlins for MCN Live in March – and it will be the Po Boys last ever Butlins appearance. Toseland and the boys will be playing live...

Evening with Boorman

01 March 2006

Charley Boorman will be at Coventry Transport Museum on Thursday, March 23, 2006, to talk about his experiences with Ewan McGregor on The Long Way Round, and to take part in a question and answer...

Bike Week begins

01 March 2006

The world’s biggest bike gathering – Daytona Bike Week – kicks off today (March 3) in sunny Florida. It’s the event’s 65th birthday and culminates with the Daytona 200 next Sunday – March 11 – at...

Speed camera loophole

01 March 2006

Nearly all speed camera prosecutions are based on inadmissable evidence and can therefore be thrown out, according to an exclusive report in MCN – out on March 1. It’s because defendants aren’t given...

Cheap insurance on 50s

01 March 2006

Aprilia is offering bargain insurance for 16-24-year-olds on its 50cc scooters with Third Party insurance costing just £49. Third Party Fire and Theft is available at the subsidised rate of £149 for...

Hailwood goes Hollywood

01 March 2006

Hollywood is to turn Mike Hailwood’s life story into a movie. The producer of the Oscar-nominated Capote – Michael Ohove – is bringing the story to the big screen. Written by Paul Pender it...

February 06 site traffic

01 March 2006

motorcyclenews.com has seen another sensational growth in both registered users and in use of the site. Thanks for playing your part. Our registered users, as calculated at 6am on March 1, 2006, had reached 185,063. Currently 5000 of you are joining the club every month. And our year-on-year growth in page impressions and visitor numbers was almost 10 per cent in February this year. For...

Ducati's relaunch deal

01 March 2006

Ducati says it’s pleased with the lastest moves aimed at revitalising its financial fortunes and relaunching the Italian manufacturer with new owners. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. and Borsa Italiana...