2008

Year: 2008

Month: ALL

Speed control Danish-style

30 October 2008 by Steve Farrell

Here’s one European speed control measure we wouldn’t mind the UK sharing. Topless babes wave speed limit signs at motorists in an initiative from the Danish Road Safety Council. The ‘speed control...

Biker killed in police collision

30 October 2008 by Anonymous

A male motorcyclist has been killed in a collision with a police vehicle in Carmarthenshire, officers have said. Click here for the full BBC story

MCN at the Millau Bridge

30 October 2008 by Nigel Mead

Nick Hodgetts taking time out to read the MCN, before crossing the Millau Bridge on route to the Valencia Moto GP.

Motorcycle insurance firm Bennetts offers free biking

30 October 2008 by Liam Marsden

Motorcycle insurance firm Bennetts is offering a chance to win a ‘free year of biking’ to anyone who takes out a motorbike insurance policy with them in November. The prize will give the winner a...

Peruvian adventure

30 October 2008 by wings_of_fire

I went for two weeks off road riding in Peru. Adventure Peru Motorcycling was excellent supplying Suzuki DR650. The views where fantastic and I only dropped it once, which is not bad seen as how I...

Romantic night in with MCN

29 October 2008 by Jeff

Took my girl Nikki to Mont Michel in France and even took Motorcycle News… Well what else would you do on a cold October night in a romantic hotel on the Mont?

Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4v first ride!

29 October 2008 by Michael Neeves

MCN’s Senior Road Tester, Michael Neeves, is in Italy to ride Moto Guzzi’s brand new 1200 Sport 4V and he’s at the factory for this world exclusive first ride. Here’s his first...

Video: 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R onboard lap

29 October 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Liam Marsden

MCN’s Adam Child is currently in Japan testing the 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R but until he gets back check out these two videos of the motorcycle in action around the Autopolis track in Japan. Check out the video of the new ZX-6R getting a good thrashing around Kawasaki’s test track – Autopolis – in Japan with inpressive graphics showing the elevations of the track. Also check out the second video for...

Shut out the winter chill with Rev'it Infinity winter suit

29 October 2008 by Liam Marsden

The Inifnity one-piece winter suit from Rev’it is designed to offer all-weather protection, without all the set backs that come with two-piece suits. The loose, pre-shaped fit of the suit is designed...

Vigilante biker reports speeders to police

29 October 2008 by Steve Farrell

A vigilante motorcyclist has revealed how he rides dead on the speed limit, films bikers who overtake and hands the footage to police. Riding instructor Jeff Smith uses a helmet-mounted camera to...

Our son's favourite paper

28 October 2008 by liam bucknall

Five month old Bailey Jack Bucknall getting his weekly fix of his favourite paper!

Passing the time in Vancouver

28 October 2008 by Paul Hinchliffe

In Vancouver airport with “The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, The Jade Canoe”. After a touring holiday around Alberta and BC.

New MCN October 29: BMW S1000RR spotted in road trim

28 October 2008 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s edition of Motorcycle News we reveal the first spy shots of the BMW S1000RR in full road-trim. The motorcycle was seen testing at Albacete and everything you would expect to see on the...

Teaser video confirms naked Ducati 1098

28 October 2008 by Liam Marsden

As revealed by MCN back in August, Ducati has confirmed it will be producing a naked version of it’s World Superbike championship-winning 1098 superbike. Back in August, Ducati boss Gabriele Del...

BMW S1000RR revealed in road-trim

28 October 2008 by Chris Newbigging

BMW’s S1000RR superbike has broken cover in finished form testing at Albacete. The pictures show a near production ready machine complete with final trim details and parts like indicators, number...

Bikes on TV: October 29 - November 4

28 October 2008 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MM – Men and Motors MOT – Motors TV SS1...

Ridley for Europe?

28 October 2008 by Oberdan Bezzi

American factory Ridley, manufactured of cruiser motorcycle with automatic trasmission, could arrive in Europe with a new models range. The new range called ‘Sport’ will be equipped by a new chassis...

Bering launches hi-viz clothing range

28 October 2008 by James Keen

Bering has launched a range of highly reflective motorcycle clothing specifically for the UK market. As winter draws in and the nights become longer, visibility becomes a big issue at this time of...

Yamaha dual fuel motorcycle revealed

28 October 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Yamaha is developing the world’s first dual-fuel motorcycle able to switch between petrol and cheaper, more environmentally friendly ethanol fuels, MCN can exclusively reveal. The upcoming technology...

First ride! 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R

28 October 2008 by Adam Child

MCN Road Tester Adam Child is in Japan to ride Kawasaki’s all new ZX-6R. Here’s his initial impressions. “This new Kawasaki ZX-6R has been heavily revised for 2009, the main areas where they have...

The Britten v-1000 at Te Papa

27 October 2008 by Stu Wild

Just thought I’d share a few images of one of John Brittens V1000 bikes. We were lucky enough to get a weekend break to Wellington (for the Canterbury / Wellington Air NZ Rugby Cup Final here in NZ)...

Honeymoon road trip in California

27 October 2008 by liverpit

Here we are on honeymoon in California where we rented a Yam 1800 cruiser and visited some cracking roads and awesome scenery with many exellent diners along the way!

ZX-10R's go to the desert

27 October 2008 by Craig Wilson

This October my friend Mark and I rode our Kawasaki ZX-10R’s to the foot of the dunes of the Sahara Desert. Starting from our base near Almeria we completed a 2000 mile round trip of Morocco, taking...

Racer jackets to feature custard-like body armour

27 October 2008 by Michael Carroll

The first motorcycle jackets featuring custard-like body armour will be unveiled at the EICMA show in Milan next week. Kit maker Racer is using the soft armour in its new range of jackets to make them...

The clip speed camera bosses and the BBC wouldn’t allow us to see

27 October 2008 by Steve Farrell

Video said to show speed cameras causing crashes has been obtained by MCN after the BBC and camera bosses refused to supply it. Two clips show cars crashing due to sudden braking as drivers realise they are being targeted by a speed camera. The BBC reporter says of one: “He jams on his brakes when he sees the speed truck, smacks into the barrier and amazingly slides in between those two cars...

Date set for London bus lane access

27 October 2008 by Steve Farrell

Motorcyclists will be allowed in the capital’s bus lanes from January 5, London Mayor Boris Johnson has said. The move will start as an 18-month trial, after which a decision will be made on whether...

Thieving bearstard

26 October 2008 by neil bayley

Just as police in manchester said motorbike thefts were down, along comes this thieving bear faced cheeky bearstard. Anyone with information should contact the police and ask for PC goldilocks.

Parking charges protest video: part 1

26 October 2008 by Freeparkingwarrior

Video of protest bringing london traffic to a halt at Marble Arch against westminster council parking charges for motorcycles. Part 1!

What's all the fuss about Jeremy Clarkson?

25 October 2008 by Martyn Forshaw

what is all the fuss about Jeremy Clarkson, the man makes a good living out of being semi-contentious. He is a hopeless clumsy berk which is why he would never make a biker. Riding a bike takes properly takes skill and coordination which he clearly doesn’t have. I thought his article was quite funny, nothing original, he’s done it all before and that is all there is to him.

Sidi reveals Andrew Pitt limited edition Vortice boots

24 October 2008 by Michael Carroll

World Supersport champion Andrew Pitt will wear a special-edition pair of Sidi’s Vortice boots in the final round of the championship at Portimao on November 2. Video: Portimao Parkalgar circuit...

Trail riding in Spain with MCN

24 October 2008 by David York

We’ve just back from a fantastic weekend trail riding Trabuco in Spain with Andalucian Trail Tours. Here are a few photos from the group that varied from the harder than nails first timer Zoe to three...

Video: 2009 Yamaha XVS950 Midnight Star first ride

24 October 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Adam Child

MCN Man Adam Child headed out to Georgia, US, to get us this video of the first ride on the new XVS 950 Midnight Star from Yamaha. Check out the video below to see the bike in action and hear what Chad thinks of the new lightweight cruiser.

Friday funny: World's longest motorcycle record broken

24 October 2008 by Liam Marsden

Self-confessed nutcase Colin Furze – who has previously built his own DIY wall of death – has unveiled his latest project… a motorcycle longer than a double decker bus. 29 year-old Furze built the...

Rhinotire - puncture-less tyres

24 October 2008 by wild_stuart

Rhinotire (American spelling) – is a gel compound sprayed inside the tyre to aid punctures and flats. Check out their video at: www.rhinotire.com A blade is subjected to a road of nails, and then they even stick a series of screws in with a cordless drill. Awesome!

MCN on tour in the Falklands

23 October 2008 by Kate O'Neill

I thought it was about time that you received a photo from the other side of the world. Here is my friend Ashley Allan (on the left) and I enjoying a couple of out of date copies (the post takes ages...

Video: Buell 1125CR first look

23 October 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Trevor Franklin

Buell has launched the new 1125CR, a naked version of its 1125R sports bike and MCN man Trevor Franklin was there to take a look. Check out the video below to see the bike and hear what Trev thinks.