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2007

Off-road with a V Strom

03 May 2007 by Lawrence Brown

Off-road with a V Strom

Hi Guys,   Great mag and, since having moved from England to SA a year ago, love having MCN Online to keep track of European trends and bike news.   I’ve just read your article on the new VStromX,...

MCN reader gets on the grid

03 May 2007 by Tom Rayner

MCN reader gets on the grid

MCN reader Melissa Bond won our competition to be Gregorio Lavilla’s grid girl at the Silverstone round of British Superbikes. Bennetts ran a competition with MCN to find the grid girl for Ducati...

Me and my Blade

03 May 2007 by Robin Tompkins

Me and my Blade

What do you think? Will I have to get it lowered or what?

Brunstrom breached human rights

03 May 2007 by Tom Rayner

Brunstrom breached human rights

A solicitor representing the family of Mark Gibney says Chief Constable Richard Brunstrom may have breached his clients’ human rights. Paul Beck, from Liverpool based solicitors, Quinn Barrow said:...

Still riding the 996S

03 May 2007 by Barry Simkins

Still riding the 996S

Dear Dave Cushman, I have still got my 996S I won in comp from MCN in 2001. It is the dogs! I must be one of the oldest tossers still riding a top bike. Many Thanks once again. Barry

Mad MZ supermoto special

02 May 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Mad MZ supermoto special

This MZ supermoto was conceived as something less mental than a sports bike. We’re not entirely sure the it’s worked because the Slipstream Tuning Black Panther is one mad bike. Check out the picture...

Chuckle Brother chucks it

02 May 2007 by Chris Newbigging

MCN doesn’t advocate laughing at fallen bikers, but you can’t help but smirk at Chuckle Brother Paul Elliot’s two-wheeled tale. On a family holiday on the Greek Island of Kefalonia, Paul fell off a hired bike after rounding a corner and being faced with a family of goats blocking the road. He lost control attempting to brake avoid the group, and the bike landed on top of him. In the immediate...

MP's call for Brunstrom resignation in question time

02 May 2007 by Tom Rayner

MP's call for Brunstrom resignation in question time

A Labour MP has demanded the resignation of Richard Brunstrom during commons question time. Martyn Jones (Labour Clwyd S) asked Welsh Secretary Peter Hain to join him in calling for Brunstrom’s...

Video: Reynolds on riding the B-King

02 May 2007 by Howard Boylan

Video: Reynolds on riding the B-King

Suzuki has taken delivery of the first two B-Kings to reach the UK, and plans to debut the bike at this year’s Isle of Man TT. Watch the video below to get the first look at the final bike and hear...

Watch the world's fastest electric bike

02 May 2007 by Tom Rayner

Watch the world's fastest electric bike

Here’s conclusive proof that electric bikes can be cool – meet the 350bhp Killacycle. Built by American Bill Dube, the Killacycle is the fastest electric-powered motorcycle in the world. It has...

Filtering on the M3

02 May 2007 by Cog

My story occurs on the M3 northbound. I’m chugging along between the outside and middle lane, the cars almost stationary. The traffic thins for a few hundred metres as the cars in front close up and we all start to accelerate. A chap in the outside lane seems determined not to let me pull in front of him so puts his foot down harder and harder, keeping alongside. The inevitable happens, I slip...

New look MCN from Wednesday

02 May 2007 by Sarah Carnell

New look MCN from Wednesday

Just when you thought MCN couldn’t get any better, it has! And you can take a look here. From today, May 2, 2007, the way we bring news to you will completely change as through the website and the...

Bam Chicka wah wah!

02 May 2007 by rutter nutter

Bam Chicka wah wah!

Leon Haslam – only 11 more naked hunky riders and I’ll have a full calendar – any volunteers?! Kiyo, a man of few words but he has a nice smile. Michael Rutter – my number one rider. Good all round...

Now Home Secretary Slams Brunstrom

02 May 2007 by Tom Rayner

Now Home Secretary Slams Brunstrom

Controversial cop Richard Brunstrom has come under fire from the Home Secretary, John Reid for using images of a decapitated biker as part of a campaign launch. Speaking last night, Reid said that...

Triumph tourer spied

02 May 2007 by Ben Purvis

Triumph tourer spied

These are the first spy photos to reveal the final look of Triumph’s new 2.3 litre tourer based on the Rocket III. The new bike might share the Rocket’s engine, but the bodywork, suspension and...

Limited edition Busa revealed

01 May 2007 by Pen Purvis

Limited edition Busa revealed

Suzuki has launched a limited edition version of the Hayabusa with a unique colour scheme. The “Pearl Glass While” colour has only been available in America before, and even there it was only sold in...

New DL650X V-Strom

01 May 2007 by Ben Purvis

New DL650X V-Strom

Suzuki has revealed a more extreme version of the V-Strom 650 in the form of the DL650X. Based on the non-ABS version of the V-Strom 650, the X is aimed at riders who intend to use the bike’s off-road...

On board spy threat

01 May 2007 by Steve Farrell

On board spy threat

Bikes could have to carry onboard microchips which transmit the machine and owner’s identity to police, it emerged today. The chips are contained in number plates and enable police to identify...

Video: Your new look MCN

30 April 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Video: Your new look MCN

Just when you thought MCN couldn’t get any better it has! From Wednesday, May 2, 2007, you can see new columnists, more reviews, even more bikes and lots of exclusives. Watch the video preview below...

Bonhams hold £1 million bike auction

30 April 2007 by Tony Carter

Bonhams hold £1 million bike auction

Bonhams were hailing the weekend’s auction success after selling over 85% of lots, and a sale total of £1,050,000. The biggest money maker was a rare Vincent White Shadow. This stunning machine is...

'Brunstrom has torn my family apart'

30 April 2007 by Tom Rayner

'Brunstrom has torn my family apart'

In an exclusive interview with MCN, the brother of Mark Gibney said: “Richard Brunstrom has torn my family apart – he must be removed from power”. Paul Gibney told MCN how he is desperately trying to...

Brunstrom: "The man is not human" says widow

30 April 2007 by Tom Rayner

Brunstrom: "The man is not human" says widow

The widow and father of the decapitated biker paraded by Chief Constable Richard Brunstom have both called for his immediate dismissal. Images of Mark Gibney’s horrific injuries were shown to...

Friendly warning about Sandbach roads

29 April 2007 by Boult

A friendly warning for other bikers who have the mis-fortune of having to pass through Sandbach, Cheshire. If you come in to the area on the ‘by-pass’ you will first come throught the lights. The road here is now 22 years old and starting to wear. However, take care at the first roundabout you come to – there are several areas on this where chunks of tarmac are missing, other areas are polished...

Councillor who criticised looters is investigated over £15K BMW

29 April 2007 by Rob HUll

Councillor who criticised looters is investigated over £15K BMW

Tory councillor Stuart Hughes appeared on TV condemning looters, passed out receiver of wreck forms for people who removed items from the stranded MSC Napoli and later called for the area to be closed...

Looking for Honda FMX 650s

28 April 2007 by Ray

Looking for Honda FMX 650s

Are there many Honda FMX 650’s out there? I live in Belfast and this bike has become an interest to all who see it. No other has been seen. One fault with this bike is that there has been this...

Masterbike Video: Day 4 - Italian superbikes

28 April 2007 by Howard Boylan

Masterbike Video: Day 4 - Italian superbikes

Day four of the massive Masterbike test in Jerez sees the guys take to the track on Italian superbikes. The Masterbike test is held every year and sees every road going sports bike ridden around Jerez...

A very enjoyable time

28 April 2007 by twitntwat

A very enjoyable time

This is the first time we have been to the MCN Butlins bash and it was brilliant! We had a good time, laughed a lot, drank a lot and noshed far too much. The stunt show was awesome with very...

Honda launch ABS commuter scooter

28 April 2007 by Rob Hull

Honda launch ABS commuter scooter

HONDA is looking to put a firm grasp on the urban commuter scooter market with the release of the new S-Wing 125 – the first scooter to feature the firm’s Dual Combined ABS system. The combined-ABS...

X-Bow numbers to increase

28 April 2007

X-Bow numbers to increase

With such positive reaction coming for KTM’s first four-wheeled sports car, the X-Bow, the Austrian firm has decided to forget it’s cautious 100-model initial production run and try to whack out 1,000...

Don't sell it: where is it now?

27 April 2007 by anksenior

Don’t ever sell your bike. It was back in the 1960’s when I had the same rush of blood and I sold my Bonnie. The girlfriend became my wife and we became grandparents. I collected the models and prints and dreamed, on and on. Then before I knew it 40years had slipped by so after a visit to my local Triumph dealer left me shaking and queasy. I swear blind that if I squinted, there in the showroom...

Roadside clutter still causing problems

27 April 2007 by Rob Hull

Roadside clutter still causing problems

The campaign to Protect Rural England has hit out at the amount of roadside ‘clutter’ on Britain’s rural roundabouts and how it could cost lives. The CPRE say the hoardings and signs – designed...

Scrubs star scared mum will say no to Harley

27 April 2007 by Rob Hull

Scrubs star scared mum will say no to Harley

Zach Braff, 32, star of US comedy Scrubs has fulfilled his longterm ambition to own a Harley, but has admitted if his mother says she doesn’t want him to ride it, he’ll take it back; “My parents are...

Honour for Robert Dunlop

27 April 2007 by Rob HUll

Honour for Robert Dunlop

TT hero and Ulster legend Robert Dunlop is following in the footsteps of his late brother Joey by receiving the freedom of his hometown, Ballymoney. “I am privileged and honoured,” said Dunlop. “My...

Racing for fifty quid

27 April 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Racing for fifty quid

There isn’t much opportunity to do a day’s racing for £50, but that’s exactly what Daytona Motorsport are offering. At Daytona’s karting circuits at Sandown Park in Surrey and in Milton Keynes you can...

Toseland on a Blade vs Fifth Gear's Needell in a Civic Type R

27 April 2007 by Dan Thornton

Toseland on a Blade vs Fifth Gear's Needell in a Civic Type R

Watch James Toseland and a Honda FireBlade take on Tiff Needell in Honda’s new Civic Type R. Motoring show Fifth Gear wanted to see if the new Civic was worthy of the ‘R’ badge, so what better test...

"Now if I can just reach the throttle Dad,I can go to the TT too this year!"

26 April 2007 by Vikki Halliday

"Now if I can just reach the throttle Dad,I can go to the TT too this year!"

Our two month old daughter Johanna, (who incidentally was conceived at the Isle of man TT last year whilst on our honeymoon), gets into the biking spirit early on my Suzuki.