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Anti-skid surface breaks

18 November 2006

Anti-skid surface breaks

A ROAD surface commonly used around the country can create a skid-pan effect for bikes, MCN has found. The supposedly anti-skid surface is laid on roundabouts, at junction and in all the places...

Vyrus unleashed

18 November 2006

Vyrus unleashed

Italian hub-centre steering specialists Vyrus have unveiled special editions of the 984 C3. Vyrus originally worked alongside Bimota on the development of the Tesi and its hub-centre steering...

Cagiva's bargain

18 November 2006

Cagiva's bargain

You might think this is just a white version of Cagivas proven Mito 125, but look closer: the two-stroke’s expansion chamber exhaust is gone, and the stickers read 500. Cagiva replaced the tiny...

Video: Versys first test

18 November 2006

Video: Versys first test

Some of MCN’s team headed out for the first European test on the Kawasaki Versys last week. The boys have compared this bike to the Yamaha FZ600s, the Ducati 620 Multistrada and the Suzuki 650...

Roadtest your bike

18 November 2006

Roadtest your bike

Ever wanted to be an MCN road tester? Here’s your chance to have your name published alongside those of the MCN team… We want you to roadtest your current bike, and send us the results. Sadly we...

Pillion dream Morini

18 November 2006

Pillion dream Morini

This is Morini’s first crack at entering the lucrative adventure bike market. The MM3 is officially called a concept, but a production version would be easy to do as most of the major components are...

2007 CBR600 launch

18 November 2006

2007 CBR600 launch

Honda’s world launch of the 2007 CBR 600 is happening next week, and MCN’s road tester Adam Child will be one of the first riders to experience this new machine. If you have a question on how the CBR...

BMW at dirt bike show

18 November 2006

BMW at dirt bike show

BMW made its first ever appearance at the Dirt Bike Show on Thursday, MCN caught up with BMW Marketing Manager Tony Jakeman to find out why. He said: “We’ve come to launch our new G-series range of...

Sweden's Harley rival

18 November 2006

Sweden's Harley rival

This new flat-track style road bike is Swedish firm Highland’s answer to the Harley Davidson XR1200 concept. The Dirt-Track is powered by a detuned 950cc 60° v-twin from the firm’s supermoto and off...

New MCN: November 22

18 November 2006

New MCN: November 22

Experts warn road users about anti-skid surface which brakes up under heavy braking in this week’s MCN. One rider has told MCN how he crashed when he lost control on such a surface, which is on...

Scorpa's road prototype

18 November 2006

Scorpa's road prototype

French off-road manufacturer Scorpa has unveiled this new road-going prototype. This latest design is designed purely for the road, with a flat-track style based around a 660cc Yamaha single...

MBE for MCI boss

11 November 2006

MBE for MCI boss

Geoff Sherley, MCI’s Chief Executive, has been honoured with a MBE for the groundbreaking “Skidz” motor project in High Wycombe. Geoff is a trustee of the project which helps young people learn...

No to Camera Boss

11 November 2006

No to Camera Boss

The boss of the firm that makes laser speed detectors used in vans has been told by a Crown Court judge he cannot be used as an independent expert. For too long Frank Garratt, MD of Tele-Traffic UK,...

KTM range on show

11 November 2006

KTM range on show

KTM are showing their entire range of 2007 bikes at the EICMA Trade Fair in Milan with the sporty street fighters leading the pack. The Super Duke and new Super Duke R are being shown to the biking...

Charity plea

11 November 2006

Charity plea

Bikers are being asked to dig deep to help raise cash for London’s Air Ambulance teams next month. On Friday, December 1 a massive charity event is being held to raise funds for the organisation,...

Get the latest download

11 November 2006

Get the latest download

MCN Mobile is offering you the chance to see one of the classic near misses in GP racing. This is the moment Max Biaggi came within inches of looping his YZR500 when he crossed the line at the 1998...

Tesi launch at Milan

11 November 2006

Tesi launch at Milan

This is the latest incarnation of Bimota’s hub steered Tesi concept, due to be launched in Milan next week. Using the air cooled v-twin from the Ducati Multistrada, but with a chassis completely...

How are your brakes?

11 November 2006

How are your brakes?

AN online survey of motorcycle users has been launched by the Department for Transport to try and find out how we are all affected by mirrors, brakes and tyres. The government-appointed motorcycle...

Aprilia unveil '07 cast

11 November 2006

Aprilia unveil '07 cast

Aprilia has revealed a whole range of new bikes at the Milan show today (Tuesday). The new models include the Shiver 750, a naked sportsbike powered by a new 95bhp DOHC V-twin. Designed to compete...

2006 R6 Recall

11 November 2006

2006 R6 Recall

Yamaha has issued a recall for all 2006 YZF-R6R’s due to a problem caused by the air filter fitments. According to the Yamaha recall document, “the air filter retaining screws may work loose and in...

US Forces train riders

11 November 2006

US Forces train riders

United States armed forces are looking at new rider training for serviceman following recently released figures showing there has been more than 100 soldiers killed in the past year on motorcycles. ...

New MCN: November 15

11 November 2006

New MCN: November 15

See the first of the launches from Milan as the motorcycle world heads to Italy. MCN showcases the new 2007 Aprilia range, which includes the Naked Shiver, Pegaso and the Tuono. Also in this week’s...

Princely sum for Harley

11 November 2006

Princely sum for Harley

The Crown Prince of Qatar paid £420,000 for a Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special at a recent charity auction in Qatar – about £408,000 more than list price. A total of $11.25m was shelled out on...

Clubhouse fight

11 November 2006

Clubhouse fight

HELLS ANGELS in Arizona are fighting to keep its clubhouse after the Arizona Attorney General’s office decided it wanted to buy the building under state forfeiture laws. Sonny Barger, a co-founder...

Peraves car meets bike

11 November 2006

Peraves car meets bike

Swiss firm Peraves has designed a bike which answers most of the arguments of why you would need a car. The MonoTracer has is a two-seated covered machine, which offers all the thrills of a bike...

Q&A with Dakar veteran

11 November 2006

Q&A with Dakar veteran

65-year-old Robbie Allan will be the oldest man to ever race in the gruelling Dakar Rally. Allan is riding for Team Honda Europe with veteran Dakar racer, Mick Extance. The 5,000 mile Rally begins on...

Birt's rainy experience

11 November 2006

Birt's rainy experience

MCN’s MotoGP reporter Matthew Birt is in Malaysia at a winter testing session as the MotoGP regulars including newly-crowned champion Nicky Hayden get to grips with the new 800cc race bikes. Matt...

New Buells in Milan

11 November 2006

New Buells in Milan

Buell has launched its new Lightning Super TT XB1200SST at the Milan Show. Based on the Lightning, the 100bhp, 179kg SST gets the high-rise suspension from the Ulysses trailie and a new narrow seat...

Show us your specials

11 November 2006

Show us your specials

If you or your mates have a bike that stands out from the crowd, we want to see it and share it on the largest motorcycling site in the UK. Whether it’s based on a sports bike, classic or custom, we...

Bike cop chaos

11 November 2006

Here’s amazing footage of one police motorcyclist’s lucky escape after being rammed from his bike by a joyrider. The video taken from a police vehicle’s camera clearly shows the desperate driver willing to risk the life of the policeman and the lives of those in the learner car up ahead to escape. Quality bikes for sale: Click here. Bike reviews: Click here. Product reviews: Click here. The...

Adult anti-speeding film

11 November 2006

The Danish Road Safety Council has designed a new campaign to beat speeding motorists. The aim is to draw road users to speed signs and speed limits in Denmark. Around seven out of 10 motorists still speed, despite a decrease in violations. To highlight their campaign, the Danish Road Safety Council has made a short movie. WARNING: THIS MOVIE CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT Click here to watch. What do...

Get the MCN newsfeed

11 November 2006

Get the MCN newsfeed

How do you fancy getting the latest bike news delivered to your computer instantly? Sign up to the new motorcyclenews.com RSS feed and that’s exactly what you’ll get. RSS is a really simple way for...

Video: 1098 Milan launch

11 November 2006

Video: 1098 Milan launch

Ducati officially launched its new 1098 superbike at the Milan show today and we’ve got the first video of the full bike. The new machine will come in both standard and S versions as well as a...

New Guzzi's launched

11 November 2006

New Guzzi's launched

Guzzi has launched its 2007 model range at the Milan show and we’ve got video of the bikes. The line-up includes a new Griso, a custom bike and an entry level version of the Norge tourer. The new...

Sports personality vote

11 November 2006

Sports personality vote

Voting has started for the 2006 BBC Sports Personality of the Year and now is your chance to put your favourite biker in with a shout. A new system will see 10 contenders short listed for the event...

Gilera?s Fuoco debut

11 November 2006

Gilera?s Fuoco debut

Gilera’s sporty new three wheeled Fuoco 500 maxi scooter is to get it’s first public showing later this week as part of the Milan Motorcycle show – just weeks before the wacky bike is due to go on...