May

Year: 2006

Month: May

Bikes on TV: May 31 on

27 May 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, May 31. 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 –...

What's on: May 31 on

27 May 2006

North of England ROAD RACING WEDNESDAY May 31 Isle of Man TT Festival, Isle of Man, Isle of Man. 01624-686801 or www.iomtt.com. ROAD RACING THURSDAY June 1 Isle of Man TT Festival, Isle of Man, Isle of Man. 01624-686801 or www.iomtt.com. ROAD RACING FRIDAY June 2 Isle of Man TT Festival, Isle of Man, Isle of Man. 01624-686801 or www.iomtt.com. ROAD RACING SATURDAY June 3 Isle of Man TT Festival,...

Ducati to skip NEC show

27 May 2006

Ducati has announced it will not have a stand at the 2006 International Motorcycle Show in Birmingham as the 2007 range will be launched in Milan. “The International motorcycle show is very important...

Video: Toseland special

27 May 2006

This week MCN’s weekly podcast takes an exclusive behind the scenes look at what it takes to run a World Superbike team featuring interviews with James Toseland and his Ten Kate team. We’ve given you...

New MCN: May 31 issue

27 May 2006

Get the first look at the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000, find out why Rossi turned down F1, and get all the news and inside information following the Silverstone round of World Superbikes in our eight-page special. And there’s more, including: The Government scaring off new bikers. Speed in Europe – get banned in UK First ride: Husqvarna SM450RR We test two top junior race bikes. World’s fastest road...

Two-day Kelso Bikefest

27 May 2006

The Kelso Bikefest becomes a two-day event in 2006, the seventh year it has been held at Springwood Park in Kelso. The bike show and event will include a main arena with James Dylan’s Stuntworld,...

Rural road danger

27 May 2006

The most dangerous roads are main roads running through villages or the outskirts of towns according to an AA Motoring Trust study. The report was carried out as part of the European Road Assessment...

New GSX-R1000 for 2007

27 May 2006

Suzuki will launch a new GSX-R1000 in 2007 designed to take the fear-factor out of riding a 180bhp bike. The new machine will get the styling introduced on the 600 and 750 and a completely redesigned...

Help bus lane campaign

27 May 2006

You can support a call by the Motor cycle Industry Association to open up more bus lanes for use by motorcyclists. An independent survey in 2005 found 87 per cent of riders and over half of the...

Bowel cancer charity ride

20 May 2006

A charity ride from John O’Groats to Lands End on June 23-25 2006 aims to raise awareness and funds for the faster diagnosis of bowel cancer. Thirty riders will be travelling the length of the country in outsized shorts to say ‘Pants to Bowel Cancer’ and anyone is welcome to join them to try and help tackle the second biggest cancer killer in the UK with one in 10 people affected. It’s part of...

What's On: May 24 on

20 May 2006

Worldwide: ROAD RACING SATURDAY May 27 BMCRC, Croix-en-Ternois. 01304-831714 or www.bemsee.co.uk. ROAD RACING SUNDAY May 28 BMCRC, Croix-en-Ternois. 01304-831714 or www.bemsee.co.uk. THURSDAY May 25 SUPERMOTO SUNDAY May 28 FIM Supermoto World Championship, Villars S/Ecot. www.supermotos1.com. East of England ROAD RACING SUNDAY May 28 World Superbikes, Silverstone, Northants. 01327-850200 or...

Bikes on TV: May 24-30

20 May 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, May 24. 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 –...

New BMW Superbike

20 May 2006

BMW is planning its most radical superbike yet, a lightweight version of the R1200S. The new bike, dubbed the HP2, will follow the same concept that brought us the HP1, which is based on the R1200GS.

New MCN: May 24 issue

20 May 2006

Get our free Silverstone WSB guide with the latest issue of MCN, including a complete track guide. And you’ll also get a full Isle of Man TT preview in the paper itself, plus you’ll find out why...

MCN Podcast number 2

20 May 2006

The second of MCN’s weekly audio podcast shows is now ready to download with an exclusive interview with James Toseland and Chris Walker. We caught up with the two World Superbike riders to gauge...

Video: Doohan vs Ring

20 May 2006

Want to see what happens when two bikes go up against a Nurburgring BMW taxi? The taxi is being driven by Sabine, who was made famous by her appearances on Top Gear. Meanwhile the motorcycles are...

60th year Vespa models

20 May 2006

Three new Vespa scooters celebrate 60 years of the Italian firm in 2006. The retro collection of two Vespa Vintage models are joined by a limited edition Vespa GT60. The vintage range adapt the...

Book TT grandstands now

20 May 2006

Grandstand tickets for the 2006 isle of Man TT are available in advance for the first time, along with official TT programmes and race guides. Just 750 seats are available for the practice sessions...

Classic show cancelled

20 May 2006

The Yorkshire Classic Car, 4×4 & Bike show due to take place on Bank Holiday Monday at Ripley Castle near Harrogate has been cancelled due to the state of the ground at the castle. The next event at...

Bargain BMW R1100S

20 May 2006

In the May 24 edition of MCN we reveal BMWs extreme new Superbike based on the R1200S, but if you can’t wait until it is launched we’ve picked a selection of bargain R1100S bikes to keep you going. ...

High power JBL Kawasaki

20 May 2006

We’ve all seen the boy-racer cars filled with ICE and thumping along the road, well JBL, sponsors of the Hawk Kawasaki BSB team, thought there was no reason why they couldn’t do a bike as well. The...

Ride a Harley for charity

20 May 2006

Applications are now open for breast cancer survivors to spend a week riding a Harley across Britain to raise money for charity. The Amazon Heart Thunder UK is part of a global series of 1000 mile...

New Derbi 125s

20 May 2006

Derbi is launching four new learner legal 125s for 2007 with all styles catered for. All four bikes will use the same four-stroke engine but look completely different. The Freekster will be a...

2007 Yamaha YZ450F

20 May 2006

The first picture has emerged of Yamaha’s 2007 YZ450F motocross bike. The new bike looks like it has remained largely similar to the 2006 machine but will gain new graphics and wavy discs. Choose...

Yamaha cruiser arrives

20 May 2006

The new Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star is arriving in showrooms following its appearance at the BMF Show last weekend. The latest addition to the Star range produces 168Nm torque at just 2500rpm, and is...

Crowds brave wet BMF

20 May 2006

The BMF show saw huge crowds risk the weather to see some great biking action and walk home with a bargain or two. The Peterborough showground was packed with people looking to make the most of the breaks between the showers to grab some new kit from some of the hundreds of stalls offering discounts. Choose your next bike here Buy your next bike here Choose your new kit here The Grandstand at...

2006 600cc shootout

13 May 2006

Test 5: Agility Left, right, right left and the rest of the bunch were left right behind the R6. It’s not so light and short, but it’s the way the rider is sat above the bike to add momentum to the...

Bid and win an AGV lid

13 May 2006

Bid on any item currently on MCN Auctions, and you could win a new AGV K-Series Rossi replica helmet, worth £129.99. You don’t even have to make a winning bid to be entered into the prize draw, and...

Meet Bayliss at Harrods

13 May 2006

You can meet Ducati World Superbike stars Troy Bayliss and Lorenzo Lanzi at Harrods in London on Thursday May 25, 2006 when the pair launch a new range of Ducati branded luggage. The pair will be at...

New Yamaha R1 for 2007

13 May 2006

This week in MCN we’ve got an exclusive first look at Yamaha’s new R1 and its got a completely new engine. The new bike is taking its cue from Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP bike with a brand new...

BMW sign for Dirt Show

13 May 2006

BMW has confirmed it will be exhibiting at the 2006 Dirt Bike Show in November, alongside all the major Japanese manufacturers, KTM, Aprilia and Gas Gas. The HP2 enduro will be among the machines on...

Anti-slip manholes test

13 May 2006

A new type of anti-skid manhole cover is being trialled in Bristol, as part of the new Broadmead development. Bristol is the first city in Europe to introduce the new covers, alongside designing...

MCN race weekend deals

13 May 2006

You can enjoy this year’s ultimate races in four star luxury and get to have dinner with the stars of the show only with MCN’s Hilton hotels race weekend deal. Book any of the dates below and not...

Bike week gets F factor

13 May 2006

The 2006 National Motorcycle Week takes place on July 16-23, 2006, with the slogan ‘Have you got the F factor’. Apparently the F stands for fun, freedom, flexibility and friendship. Ride to Work day...

Bikes on TV: May 17-23

13 May 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, May 17. 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 –...

Stoner to race Goodwood

13 May 2006

It looks like this year’s Goodwood festival of speed is going to be another unmissable event, with hoards of top names in bikes taking up the hill-climb challenge. Honda GP rider Casey Stoner has...