Bike News (January 2008)

Acumen have released a new HID (High Intensity Discharge) system, built specifically for motorcycles. It's 35W bulb uses the same technology as floodlights and is claimed to be twice as powerful as...

BOS exhausts of the Netherlands have created a pair of aftermarket exhausts for Suzuki's new B-King. The twin exhausts are E-marked, which means they are road legal, but they also come with a...

British protection specialists KNOX have responded to a recent MAID survey with the release of their chest protector. The MAID survey showed that 27% of chest injuries are critical, compared to only...

Motor Cycle News is looking for an ultra-talented sub editor to join its multiple award-winning team.   You must be able to demonstrate creative subbing skill, write eye-catching headlines,...

The first California Superbike School event of 2008 suffered a dampener when the track got waterlogged. But this wasn't in the UK, or even America, but scorching Dubai! Organiser Andy Ibbott told MCN:...

Here's Kevin, Damian and Alan getting a bit of R+R (reading and riding) in the mountains near Malaga, Spain last week.

Here is my 2 month old son, Jude, starting as he means to go on!

Worcestershire County Council have started using BMW R1200GS motorcycles to respond quickly to minor defects on the roads, such as potholes. Highways Liaison Officers Steve Murch said, “We look after...

Aprilia have announced a 0% finance deal on all new Aprilia Shivers bought from official dealers before the end of February and registered on the road before March 3rd. The offer is available with...

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Who needs the latest Japanese rocketship when British-built bikes can be as fun and fast as this. MCN man Michael Neeves got to ride this stunning Triumph Thruxton custom motorcycle from owner Robert...

Believe it or not but this hooligan-looking machine started life as a sophisticated specimen out of the Ducati factory in Bologna as a standard Hypermotard. But once US customising legend Roland...

MCN has teamed up with KTM to give away over £500 worth of the 2008 Powerwear range for the price of a text message. A £250 Leather Jacket is the top item out of the lot. It’s a casual wear jacket...

The public display Fiona Phillips did on TV was out of line. I doubt she'll have got more than a slap on the wrist for it either. If she wants to attack a LARGE community of people on...

Saw this at Shaw Harley Davidson & Buell Show in Eastbourne at the weekend.The Buell Ulysses will be soon be on patrol in Sussex. The local Traffic Section also have an unmarked Fireblade...

Hi, here`s a photo of me at the top of the Empire State building on New Years day. Couldn't go without my copy of MCN though...

Despite the cancellation of the 2008 Dakar Rally for fears of terrorist attacks en route, Nick Sanders and 35 paying bikers have continued their tour to Timbuktu. The original plan was to follow some...

In a bizarre outburst on GMTV this morning (January 15), presenter Fiona Phillips said she received death threats from MCN readers . Following a debate on cyclists jumping red lights,...

Ventura luggage have released several luggage fitments for European-made naked bikes such as the Triumph Street Triple and Ducati S4R. The Ventura system is based around two L-brackets for a Pack Rack...

It's all very well doing high mileage on big bikes but what about my brothers 250? He bought it in 1989 with 24,000 miles on the clock and it's now done 160,000! Not bad for a bike that cost him £150!...

The only read to have on christmas day at sea in the atlantic. Thanks, Bish

Motorcyclists will face a lower legal alcohol limit than car drivers under new proposals. The limit for riders will drop from 80mg to just 20mg per 100 millilitres of blood in a move outlined by...

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Infinity Motorcycles currently have a special deal, whereby motorcycle riders can get boots, gloves and a one-piece rainsuit for just £41! The equipment is called NBC (No Brand Clothing), and the...

This morning whilst driving up the M1, I passed a line of trucks, and then in the car I noticed that smell we all dread when out on our bikes - Diesel. I have a keen nose for it when i'm out...

You wouldn't believe it but  the motorcycle underneath this bizarre hand beaten metal dustbin fairing is a Ducati Monster! The bizarre creation was seen being used by an untraced rider in the US,...

The Highways Agency is warning motorcyclists to take extra care in high winds and rain over the course of tonight and tomorrow (January 9/10). Gale-force and severe gale-force winds are expected...