November

Year: 2006

Month: November

First pics of final 1098

04 November 2006

The first undisguised pictures of Ducati’s highly anticipated 1098 have surfaced. These shots were leaked on to the internet before the official unveiling by Ducati and show the new machine in its...

Aprilia gets new partner

04 November 2006

Aprilia Motorcycles has just announced a strategic partnership with one of China’s largest motorcycle manufacturers, Jincheng Corporation. The Chinese company, who are also aligned with Devon...

MCN Mobile users can now get your hands on free downloads as part of a Valencia special. See behind the scenes action, exclusive video downloads. The freebies include Rossi in the French 125, clips of...

Video: '07 Sport Classics

04 November 2006

We’ve had the 2007 Ducati Sports Classics out on UK roads already and you can watch our exclusive video here. Click the screen below to watch the stunning bikes in action and hear MCN Road-Tester...

Tiger lacks excitement

04 November 2006

Rumours in the bike industry are rife Triumph’s brand new Tiger has received a record low interest from the public. MCN has received information claiming Triumph have next to no orders on the new...

R1 gets the thumbs up

04 November 2006

MCN’s Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin is in Qatar right now testing the new 2007 Yamaha R1, and he’s just been on the phone to give us his first impressions of the all-new Yamaha superbike. ...

Trials with Dougie Lampkin

04 November 2006

VIP passes for the upcoming Indoor Trial at Sheffield Arena on Friday, December 29 have just gone on sale. But it’ll cost you nearly £100 to get your hands on one. If you want the ultimate Trials...

2007 R1 launch questions

04 November 2006

Yamaha’s world launch of the 2007 YZF-R1 is happening on Thursday November 9, and MCN’s chief road tester Trevor Franklin will be one of the first riders to experience this new machine. If you have a...

Diesel Problem Exposed

04 November 2006

MCN’s consumer king, Steve Farrell has been working into the small hours to track down the cause of a new diesel menace that is sweeping the UK. We’ll reveal all in next Wednesday’s MCN – and we’ll...

Speed camera v police

01 November 2006

The BMF has welcomed the call by the House of Commons Transport Select Committee for more road policing. However the group are not pleased by the argument for automatic vehicle speed control. This...

Awards time at NEC

01 November 2006

Bennetts British Superbike Champion Ryuichi Kiyonari has confirmed he will be back to defend his title in 2007. The HM Plant Honda Rider made his announcement as he was crowned with his championship...

Aprilia secret is out

01 November 2006

Pictures of Aprilia’s 2007 range have been leaked weeks before their official launch. Riders can expect a new 750cc V-twin machine, which makes about 100bhp. This concept has also been developed into...

Flippin' great show

01 November 2006

The 2007 London Motorcycle Show has set the stage for a UK first – the first back flip ever performed in London! Top freestyle motocrosser Gary Taylor will be setting up his ramps to perform the...

Hyosung 2008 launch

01 November 2006

Hyosung has announced its GT650X concept bike is to go into production ready for 2008. The Korean manufacturers say this is more than just a stripped version of the GT650R sports bike. A 1000cc...

Stars delight fans

01 November 2006

Some familiar faces have paid a visit to the Yamaha stand at the NEC’s International Motorcycle and Scooter Show. New singing Troy Corser, who will be riding alongside Noriyuki Haga in the 2007 World...

MAG recruit ex cop

01 November 2006

A former Chief Superintendent of North Yorkshire Police has begun his new role with the Motorcycle Action Group. David Short has joined MAG as head of their political campaigns section in the UK. ...

Registration suggestion

01 November 2006

Biking groups have shown their disapproval to the idea of all motorbikes carrying number plates. MPs have suggested this idea to help solve address issues surrounding illegal use of mini and toy...

2007 MCN Diary offer

01 November 2006

MCN are giving our readers the chance to buy an exclusive diary with race dates and hints for 2007. The diary costs £5.99 and comes complete with a high quality leather cover. This ideal Christmas...

Arai auction for charity

01 November 2006

Arai goods signed by some of the world’s top riders will be auctioned off at the NEC on Sunday. The auction will raise funds for Riders for Health to supply bikes to aid workers in Africa. There are...