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Motorcycles to get new onboard warning systems

25 June 2008 by Steve Farrell

Motorcycles to get new onboard warning systems

Motorcycles will get new onboard warning systems to tell the rider when he’s going too fast under proposals announced in Brussels today. Government rejects speed limiter calls The technology will...

MCN Daily 25-06-08: Your daily video motorcycle news

25 June 2008 by Jack Thorpe, Chris Slade

In episode 133 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show Harley-Davidson’s XR1200 arrives in dealerships around the UK, the Italian SC Caracchi Triumph World Supersport team are back in action at Misano this weekend and Ducati deny reports it will debut its new carbon-fibre framed GP9 this season.    Subscribe to this podcast with RSS  Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with...

Connor meets Troy Corser

25 June 2008 by chris 1978

Connor meets Troy Corser

This is my son Connor meeting Troy Corser at Meldreth bike show Cambridgeshire. The picture was taken as Connor ran off because he was a bit shy meeting one of his favourite riders!

Connor meets Steve Parish

25 June 2008 by chris 1978

Connor meets Steve Parish

This is my son Connor meeting Steve Parish at our local bike show at Meldreth Cambridgeshire.

Mad Sunday with the Hairy Bikers

25 June 2008 by diane lambert

Mad Sunday with the Hairy Bikers

This photo of the Hairy Bikers also has my own hairy family on it too! From left to right it is my uncle John Copes, then a hairy biker, then me Diane Lambert, my dad peering over Mick Lambert and...

Bimota DB7

24 June 2008 by Anonymous

Bimota DB7

I spotted these two beauties on Monday morning… having seen them in the flesh – I want one! Just have to convince the other half now!

Video: Nick Sanders gets his Yamaha R1 serviced in Cape Town

24 June 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Nick Sanders has sent back his fourth video installment from his Parallel Worlds tour as he reaches Cape Town after riding the length of Africa. Watch the video below to see how his Yamaha R1 is coping with the desert riding and see the look of astonishment on the mechanic’s face as he gets the R1 serviced in the South Africa city. Check back regularly to see how Nick is getting on as he crosses...

Harley Davidson XR1200 now in UK dealerships

24 June 2008 by Liam Marsden

Harley Davidson XR1200 now in UK dealerships

Harley Davidsons flat-track inspired XR1200 motorcycle has now arrived in Harley Davidson dealerships around the UK. The XR1200 is styled on the flat-track Harley Davidson XR750, which is the most...

Lost jacket at day of champions

24 June 2008 by Andy Pike

Xerox team jacket size xl in red with all the sbk 07 sponsor logo’s, made by Arlen Ness. This is a team issue only, very difficult to get hold of, lost in the area of car park next to the Foggy esses. Can you help?

Government told: apologise to motorcyclists

23 June 2008 by Steve Farrell

Government told: apologise to motorcyclists

The Government should apologise to motorcyclists for falsely claiming nearly 40% of motorycles are untaxed, senior MPs have said. Government data on motorcycle tax evasion “could have been made...

MCN in Afghanistan

23 June 2008 by aidan tough

MCN in Afghanistan

I would love to appear in MCN as I’m in Afghanistan training the Afgan Army & still manage to read the awesome MCN. Thanks Dad for sending it out. I can’t wait to ride my new Aprilia Mille!

Motorcycles escape congestion charge

23 June 2008 by Steve Farrell

Motorcycles escape congestion charge

Motorcyclists will be exempt from the UK’s biggest yet congestion charge zone under proposals announced today.  A spokesman from the Manchester scheme said: “Motorbikes have been recommended for a...

Motorist attacks camera van with axe

23 June 2008 by Michael Carroll

Motorist attacks camera van with axe

A crazed motorist is being hunted by Australian police after he attacked a speed camera van with an axe. The unknown motorist smashed the window of the camera vehicle before fleeing the scene when...

Stitched up for speeding

23 June 2008 by AARRGGH1

I took my mates 12 yr old kid out for a ride on my bike round the Sherburn area (Squires bar) the other night. I was riding along the old A1 (which is now the A63) when a marked police car that was parked up in the layby pulled me over and told me I had gone through a speed trap travelling at 101,5 mph. I told him I wasn’t and asked several times to see the evidence, in this case the V.A.S.C.A.R...

Riders volunteer had bike stolen at MotoGP

23 June 2008 by ady smith

I’m a volunteer of riders for health of 10 years who helps at bsb rounds, wsb and day of champions, helping bikers to look after their gear while they watch the racing. Sadly sunday motogp race day at 5:30am I woke to see out of my friend’s window that my bike had been stolen. I don’t expect to see it again, but if anyone can help, it was a red Honda firestorm reg v22 ady, 2005 model, chassis no...

Lack of response

22 June 2008 by oldfatfart

I wrote to the Department of Transport (Ruth Kelly in particular) regarding the doubling of road tax and the constant picking on motorcyclists. Guess what…she does not have the balls to reply! Gordon Brown said he needs to ‘listen’ to the people of this country. I think he needs to tell the other ministers to do the same! Why do we vote these muppets in?

Ben Vs. Rossi

21 June 2008 by mart.w1968

Ben Vs. Rossi

This picture is of our son Ben White who is 1 year old and loves watching motorcycle racing except he looks a bit scared in the picture about Valentino Rossi coming up behind him during saturdays...

Mr. Government Statistic

21 June 2008 by Richard Reid

Mr. Government Statistic

I must be Mr government statistic, born again rider passing on a direct access at 40. First bike was a 600 naked bandit and now im on an R6. i read the governments statistics on riders being killed...

The DVLA lost my motorcycle licence

20 June 2008 by taz

The DVLA lost my motorcycle licence

The DVLA lost my bike licence! I passed way back in 1983, but I still had to retake it in 2006.  I also had to start again with my no claims bonus, but they didn’t really care.

Unexpected insurance costs

20 June 2008 by Ian Hill

I cancelled my policy that had been with Bennetts for 5 years some 4 months before the end as I had sold my bike. I was staggered to find that they charged me £30 for the priviledge and no refund on the unexpired 4 months, in fact they charged me extra where you pay a higher amount for a shorter term of insurance. I shall never use Bennetts again.

Work for MCN

19 June 2008 by Marc Potter

Work for MCN

Motor Cycle News is the world’s biggest selling weekly motorcycle publication and market leading website. With a history that stretches over five decades and an audited circulation of over 128,000...

Bus Lane Scam?

19 June 2008 by Dr.Dub

Is this legal? Last month I received a PCN regarding a possible bus lane infringement. I asked to see a copy of their evidence. I received a series of stills taken a few seconds apart that show a bike, filmed from the front so no number plate is shown, moving into a bus lane to overtake a lorry that was waiting to turn right and blocking the traffic lane. The next still, taken 8 seconds later,...

John Lennon’s Monkey Bike sells for £30,000

19 June 2008 by Michael Carroll

John Lennon’s Monkey Bike sells for £30,000

The auction of a monkey bike once owned by John Lennon (MCN, April 23, 2008) has surpassed the reserve price set out by auction house Bonhams by a massive £22,000. Bonhams had set the reserve price...

My design for an Aston Martin motorcycle

18 June 2008 by Oberdan Bezzi

My design for an Aston Martin motorcycle

This is my design for an Aston Martin motorcycle, if ever they decided to build one. I think they would call it the Aston Martin DB V4.

The police really are anti-motorcycle

18 June 2008 by gixxer750k3

I had a very interesting conversation/debate yesterday with two of our illustrious boys in blue and it became very apparent very early in the conversation that they really are anti-motorcycle From the arguments that they were putting forward it was clear as far as they were concerned that we as a group are the problem on the roads and car drivers apparently could do no wrong. As is usual with...

Free parts offered with GSX-R1000

18 June 2008 by Michael Carroll

Free parts offered with GSX-R1000

Suzuki is looking to tempt buyers towards its GSX-R1000 by offering them £700-worth of free accessories if they purchase the motorcycle before September 30. Buyers would be given a choice of 195...

Donington Park boss: DVLA lost my motorcycle licence

18 June 2008 by Steve Farrell

Donington Park boss: DVLA lost my motorcycle licence

The boss of Donington Park says he had to retake his test after DVLA lost all record of his motorcycle licence. Simon Gillett – who has 20 years’s riding experience – had to take a last minute test...

MCN Daily 18-06-08: Your daily video motorcycle news

18 June 2008 by Michael Carroll, Sarah Carnell, Chris Slade

In episode 129 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show Yamaha unveil its revised 2009 motocross motorcycle range, Xerox Ducati target Shane Byrne and Hayden fears he could be axed.   Subscribe to this podcast with RSS  Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email us here to let us know what you think of the new show.

Mid-Wales gets new Kawasaki dealership

18 June 2008 by Michael Carroll

Mid-Wales gets new Kawasaki dealership

Kawasaki has expanded the number of official dealerships in the UK, with the addition of GT Superbikes in Talbot Green, Mid-Glamorgan, now added to its dealer list. The outlet is owned by Gareth Gill...

You're a biker if:

18 June 2008 by Dave

If you can keep your lid when all about you are dropping theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust your map when all men doubt you But make allowance for their GPS, If you can wait at lights and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too cool, nor boast too much If you can wheelie — and not make wheelies...

New Yamaha motocrossers unveiled

18 June 2008 by Chris Newbigging

New Yamaha motocrossers unveiled

Yamaha has just unveiled its revised 2009 motocross motorcycle range. The four-stroke YZ250F and YZ450F gain a new lighter swingarm and rear wheel hub, a larger and more rigid rear wheel spindle and...

Video: JvB Moto Scrambler tested

18 June 2008 by Michael Neeves

MCN travelled to Cologne, Germany to ride JvB’s Moto Ducati Scrambler and it’s one of the most agile, responsive, fun machines we’ve ever ridden. The motorcycle starts off as a Ducati Monster and ten weeks and 8000 Euros later it’s transformed into this mad Scrambler. Check out our video below to see what Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves makes of the Scrambler and meet Jens, the brains behind the...

Video: Ace Cafe Racer unveiled

18 June 2008 by Michael Carroll

MCN was invited to take a sneak peak at the completed Ace Cafe Racer before it is shipped to the United States and we have some video footage of it running. Mark Wilsmore, Managing Director of the Ace Cafe, unveiled the bike to a select group of family and friends. Upon its arrival in America it will be part of the 50th anniversary party of engine manufacturer S&S and at the Sturgis Motorcycle...

New MCN June 18: Get your free 16-page British MotoGP preview

18 June 2008 by Sarah Carnell

New MCN June 18: Get your free 16-page British MotoGP preview

CLICK HERE for your free 16-page digital sample of this week’s MCN! It’s all about the British MotoGP this week as we bring you an exclusive free 16-page preview with all you need to know ahead of...

Speed camera bosses lose video said to show cameras cause crashes

18 June 2008 by Steve Farrell

Speed camera bosses lose video said to show cameras cause crashes

Speed camera bosses claim to have lost video footage said to show that cameras cause crashes. The footage – showing cars braking heavily and crashing as they approach a speed camera – appeared on the...

Vote in RiDER Power to win motorbike gear worth £2000

17 June 2008 by MCN Newsdesk

Vote in RiDER Power to win motorbike gear worth £2000

Our sister publication RiDE is currently running their annual online poll to see what you like as a rider and you could win £2000 worth of motorbike kit when you take part in RiDER Power, the world’s...