Duo-Drive grab handle comes to UK 08 December 2008 by Michael Carroll MotoComp has become the first UK retailer to sell an innovative pillion grab handle. Shop for over 65,000 motorcycle products The Duo-Drive pillion grab handle bolts to the rim of your petrol filler,... Read more ...
Friday funny: David Attenborough on bikers 31 October 2008 by Liam Marsden This week's Friday Funny comes in the form of a David Attenborough spoof video about bikers and their habits during winter. The video follows the lives of two bikers through winter as if they were animals in a wildlife documentary, using phrases such as 'Tim sheds his summer coat, in favour of a thicker, more durable winter coat.' Which would mean changing to thicker bike kit for the... Read more ...
Great Christmas subscription offers for bike fans 31 October 2008 by James Keen If you're struggling to figure out what you're going to give your friends and loved ones for Christmas this year, then this just might be the answer... A subscription makes a great Christmas gift so... Read more ...
Sigma slipper clutch now available for KTM RC8 31 October 2008 by Michael Carroll Sigma Performance has launched a slipper clutch for KTM’s RC8. The wet clutch has six ramps to help maintain engine braking while ensuring the rear wheel doesn’t lock up. It comes in anodized grey,... Read more ...
Ridley at Laconia Bike Week 30 October 2008 by Phat Bob Further to the readers news item about the 750cc Ridley motorcycles maybe being available in the UK soon, see attached photo taken at Laconia Bike Week 2007. The finish is very good - they all look... Read more ...
Keyring copies motorcycle knee-slider 30 October 2008 by Michael Carroll Here’s a clever way to stop your keyring scratching your top-yoke. The Keyslider attaches to a patch of Velcro on your bike to stop it flapping around. Extra patches can be bought to hang the keys up... Read more ...
Video funny: Long Way Round spoof episodes 30 October 2008 by Liam Marsden Check out these hilarious videos from Big Face TV, parodying the well known TV series Long Way round with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman. The mini-spoofs of the pair’s TV adventures show Boorman as... Read more ...
Taz Motorcycles receives 'Best Performing European Dealer 2008 for Aprilia Motorcycles' 30 October 2008 by Liam Marsden Aprilia dealer Taz Motorcycles, of Peterborough has received the accolade of Best Performing European Dealer 2008 for Aprilia Motorcycles at a ceremony held in Sepang, Malaysia. Taz is already... Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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 Read more ...
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. Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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? Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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! Read more ...
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. Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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)... Read more ...
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! Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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. Read more ...
Parking charges protest video: part 2 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 2! Read more ...
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! Read more ...
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. Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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... Read more ...
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! Read more ...
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... Read more ...