2007

Year: 2007

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Video: Police crackdown

23 February 2007 by MCN

MCN Senior Reporter Steve Farrell spent the day with Police in a massive clampdown on uninsured drivers. He joined force with police as they seized eight cars in a four hour operation on a single...

Full of drama

23 February 2007 by MCN

Valentino gets thoughtful. I wonder what he’s thinking?…

The first fine for ignoring the orders of a Highways Agency Traffic Officer has prompted a warning to road users’ fines of up to £1,000 and points can be implemented. The Traffic Management Act 2004 states Traffic Officers are afforded powers to direct and divert traffic. They can also stop traffic, close lanes, roads and carriageways, implement traffic signs, manage traffic and conduct...

The rain is coming

22 February 2007 by MCN

You may need to use that brolly sooner than you think…

New Buell XB12STT

22 February 2007 by MCN

Buell’s new supermoto / streetfighter cross is due to arrive in UK dealers next month. Only white bikes will be available – a selection of graphics will be available from dealers to customise the...

Triumph Tiger launch

21 February 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Bikers will get the chance to try out the new Tiger 1050 this weekend as Triumph launch their new tourer at dealerships around the country. The new model was shown off to the press before Christmas...

Morini MM3 to production

21 February 2007 by MCN

Moto Morini has given it’s BMW R1200GS-rivalling adventure bike the green light to go into production in 2008. The MM3 was shown at last year’s Milan Show, and positive reaction from the public has...

Pro-bike petrol stations

21 February 2007 by MCN

Here’s a list of all the petrol stations that have been praised and recommended by MCN readers for not requiring the removal of crash helmets, or in some way helping stranded motorcyclists etc. If you...

New MCN: February 21

21 February 2007 by Sarah Carnell

This week MCN looks ahead to the start of the 2007 World Superbike season, which kicks off in Qatar this weekend. We have a full preview of the season, which includes an interview with James Toseland,...

Register race bikes

21 February 2007 by Steve Farrell

An MP has drafted a new Bill requiring all bikes used off-road to be registered and display number plates, including track day bikes and even MotoGP race bikes. Graham Stringer’s off-road...

Lycra ladies

21 February 2007 by MCN

Not many girls could pull off this look!

View from behind

20 February 2007 by MCN

Photocall for the ladies in yellow…

No Congestion charge for bikers

20 February 2007 by MCN

News that bikers will not be included in the latest increase in congestion charges around London have been welcomed by campaigners in The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG). MAG President Ian Mutch told...

New 2007 Kymco models

19 February 2007 by MCN

Taiwanese manufacturer Kymco has given an early glimpse at three new models expected to be launched in the UK in Spring 2007. Most exciting is the learner-legal KR Sport 125 – a cheaper alternative...

Top Gear slashes Ducati

19 February 2007 by MCN

MCN columnist Richard Hammond has vowed to keep on trying to get bikes on the Top Gear cool wall despite co-host Jerermy Clarkson taking a chainsaw to a picture of a Ducati 1098 on Sunday. Hammond...

Evocative Hammond

19 February 2007 by MCN

Here’s a taste of next week’s exclusive MCN column by the BBC TV star and passionate motorcyclist, Richard Hammond. The Hamster’s getting all doe-eyed about that most evocative of motorcycling...

Brands Hatch Yamaha

19 February 2007 by MCN

A new Yamaha dealer has opened right next to the Paddock entrance of Brands Hatch racing circuit in Kent. Brands Hatch Yamaha is the new name for Giant Motorcycles and has been completely...

YouTube speeder tells all

19 February 2007 by Tom Rayner

MCN spoke exclusively to Jeremy Parrott, the YouTube biker, who reckons he has been treated like: “a sex offender” or “bank robber” for a speeding offence. When Parrott posted video clips of his...

Sign road pricing petition

19 February 2007 by Steve Farrell

MCN’s petition to the Prime Minister to get bikes exempted from imminent road pricing can now be signed on Number 10’s website. Transport secretary Douglas Alexander pledged on Monday to listen to a...

We're ready

19 February 2007 by MCN

We just need some riders so we can be proper grid girls!…

Looking serious

19 February 2007 by MCN

‘Oh sorry, you said smile…’

The view from above

19 February 2007 by MCN

…And what a view it is…

UK's New stupid council

16 February 2007 by MCN

Nottinghamshire County Council has wasted valuable resources refurbishing two unused bus shelters on a disused route a stone’s throw away from a notoriously potholed road. It means the local...

Uninsured clampdown

16 February 2007 by MCN

Police have launched a massive clampdown on uninsured drivers in one of the areas worst hit by the offence. MCN joined police last week as they seized eight cars in a four hour operation on a single...

Police fail to answer MCN

16 February 2007 by MCN

Ever wondered what MCN’s Investigation team go through to find out just what’s happened about a particular story? Check this audio file out of when MCN’s Steve Farrell asked South Yorkshire police why...

Mirror fix to save bikers

16 February 2007 by MCN

Riders’ lives could be saved by a simple fix that would mean they could see more at junctions – a change that potentially could save rider’s lives. Most trucks feature a large main wing mirror on each...

Hypermotard in progress

16 February 2007 by MCN

Check out this inside footage at the Ducati factory of the totally new Hypermotard making its way through the production line. The footage, provided by the Research and Development department at...

Surrounded by beauty

16 February 2007 by MCN

Troy plays it cool…

Keeping it real - ish

15 February 2007 by Gary Pinchin

I’ve been in therapy. Spent a couple of days last week ripping bits off my ’91 Harley Sportster. Evenings had my head stuck inside the fabulous W&W Cycles catalogue compiling a wish list of bits. Went...

Bike safe barriers

15 February 2007 by MCN

A new bike-safe barrier has been designed to work in more rural areas so excuses they don’t fit the landscape are no longer relevant. The Nature Rail is designed for use in National Parks,...

Deep in thought

15 February 2007 by MCN

Looks like all the vibes will be going in Chris Vermeulen’s direction…

Video: Pegaso Factory

15 February 2007 by MCN

Senior road tester Michael Neeves has been to Italy to check out the new Aprilia Pegaso. See the first ride on this new 2007 bike in the video below. Last week MCN tested the BMW K1200R Sport – a...

Police need your help

15 February 2007 by MCN

Police in North Yorkshire are appealing for information to try and fill in missing pieces of information surrounding the death of a motorcyclist in January, 2007. Carl Baxter, 39, was killed when his...

Video: 600cc group test

15 February 2007 by MCN

Road tester Adam Child talks you through the track test of the 600cc range for 2007 in the video below: Although it’s a cold February morning, the sun is shining, we have Rockingham race circuit as...

Big January R6 sales

15 February 2007 by MCN

Yamaha sold 305 R6s in the UK in January thanks to a new zero per cent finance and £99 deposit offer. This has helped the Japanese manufacturer shift more than three times more R6s than any other bike...

Cheaper Buell insurance

15 February 2007 by MCN

Buell is offering a fixed-price two-year insurance deal on all models – meaning comprehensive cover will cost just £275 per year. The offer is open to all bikes registered before June 30, 2007 but...