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DVLA wiped my license too

12 April 2009 by phil jones

With regard to you item about wiping driving licences by DVLA, I had the same problem years ago. When I renewed my licence, it came back without the ‘d’ category. I contacted the DVLA and they said they had no record of my driving test. Although i had given them the test center (since closed) and the date they still had no record of my test. I didn’t have a bike at the time so I let it go.

MCN in Turkey

11 April 2009 by bikemad955

MCN in Turkey

Icmeler Turkey in April 09 for a bit of R & R!

The kids on the Suzuki GS550

10 April 2009 by paul scott

The kids on the Suzuki GS550

The kids James and Ellie Mai on the old classic Suzuki GS550 1980 – mint!

MCN in Maldives

10 April 2009 by Terry

MCN in Maldives

Holidaying in Maldives at the Meedhupparu Island Resort.

Nurburgring 2008

10 April 2009 by leecat

Nurburgring 2008

Lads trip to the Nurburgring in 2008, featuring Lee, Colin, Tony, Rob, Don, Kevin, Terry and Ian.

MCN in Gambia

09 April 2009 by deb

MCN in Gambia

This is a pic of me in The Gambia with your most excellent newspaper… I’m a big fan of MCN as is my other half Rod.  I can ride BUT need to actually take my test.. he has a lovely Triumph Daytona...

Win an R6 signed by the big names in rock

09 April 2009 by MCN

Win an R6 signed by the big names in rock

Mad about music? Crazy about motorcycles? Fancy a piece of rock and roll history? View the Kerrang R6 auction Place the highest bid for a fabulous 2008 Yamaha R6 signed by some of the world’s top...

Globebusters London to China Blog

09 April 2009 by Kevin Saunders

Globebusters London to China Blog

The route has been planned, visas obtained, bikes serviced and kit packed. Global Motorcycle Guinness World Record™ Holders and Founders of the motorcycle adventure travel company, GlobeBusters, Kevin...

5 great parallel twin motorcycles

09 April 2009 by James Keen

5 great parallel twin motorcycles

Is the parallel twin engine dead? A thing of the past or only good for powering boring commuters? The designers of these current models certainly don’t think so. Thinking of trading in? Sell your...

Yamaha MT-0X 660

09 April 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Yamaha MT-0X 660

Imagine a bike more fun than the XT, plus more attractive than MT-03!

Half-price Walker replica Arai!

08 April 2009 by Marc Abbott

Half-price Walker replica Arai!

Mammoth dealer George White is selling its stock of Chris Walker replica Arai Astro-Rs for half price – that’s just £199.99 instead of the £399.99 RRP. What better way to show your support for the...

Airbag Motoair jackets hit the UK

08 April 2009 by Marc Abbott

Airbag Motoair jackets hit the UK

New airbag jackets from Motoair are now available in the UK. Having been on sale in the US for some time now, www.wairbag.com has secured UK distribution for their whole range. The jackets claim to...

Cap Frehal, France 2008

08 April 2009 by Anonymous

Cap Frehal, France 2008

Trip to France in June 2008 – roll on the 2009 trip!

DVLA lost my licence entitlements

08 April 2009 by Dave Tinkler

In November 2007 I swapped my Northern Ireland licence for ‘UK’ licence. My licence stated that I could drive a selection of vehicles which occupied 9 rows on the back of the licence. When I got the ‘UK’ replacement it only had the basic car entitlement, no bike! Luckily I had taken a copy of the original & sent them both straight back. The DVLA refused to amend it but after numerous telephone...

Last stock of 2009 Yamaha R1 until July in dealers now

08 April 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Last stock of 2009 Yamaha R1 until July in dealers now

The last remaining UK stock of Yamaha’s 2009 R1 is in dealers now with the next batch not arriving until July. Yamaha spokesman Simon Belton told MCN: “You can still go in to a dealer and buy a bike...

Carbon wheels for fast BMWs

08 April 2009 by Marc Abbott

Carbon wheels for fast BMWs

BST has just released this new Black Panther design carbon wheel for the latest range of BMWs. Performance enhancing claims are big – the South African company boasts a 5kg weight saving over the...

Government tells police and councils to target bikers for cash

08 April 2009 by Steve Farrell

Government tells police and councils to target bikers for cash

Police and councils were told to target motorcyclists in order to get government road safety funding. The instructions were contained in a brief setting out how applications should be made for...

Bike cops in Cyprus

08 April 2009 by Judi Priestley

Bike cops in Cyprus

Whilst on holiday in Cyprus a few weeks ago we saw a car driver pulled up by the police on bikes, makes you wanna join the police in Cyprus eh?

Zero launch electric supermoto with torque of a GSX-R750

08 April 2009 by Guy Procter

Zero launch electric supermoto with torque of a GSX-R750

US bike firm Zero has launched a road-legal ‘high-performance supermoto’ that packs the torque of a GSX-R750 but costs less than a penny a mile to run. The silent-running electric Zero S – which costs...

MotoCzysz to launch electric superbike at TTXGP

08 April 2009 by Guy Procter

MotoCzysz to launch electric superbike at TTXGP

MotoCzysz, the would-be Bimota of USA (big on innovation, light on backing, inextinguishable ambition) is back with a bike it says will lead the ‘dawn of the digital superbike’. You can read full...

Moto Guzzi Drago 1200 8V

08 April 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Moto Guzzi Drago 1200 8V

Moto Guzzi streetfighter? Impossible? False!

125 motorcycle ride out

07 April 2009 by d4ndo

125 motorcycle ride out

Out on a ride to Trough of Bowland on Thursday 2nd April after Work. Bikes: Daniel’s Honda CBR125R, Gary’s Honda CBF500 and Mark’s Hyosung GT125 Comet.

Reading MCN on wedding day

07 April 2009 by ianzx10

Reading MCN on wedding day

Tom and Lesley Anne Stevens from Stroud got married recently, still found time to read MCN on the wedding day though.

Video: KTM Adventure v BMW GS on the beach

07 April 2009 by James Keen

Video: KTM Adventure v BMW GS on the beach

The KTM 990 Adventure takes on the BMW GS Adventure in this week’s MCN. Does the KTM have what it takes to beat the BMW GS’s blend of long-distance comfort and off-road fun? Find out in the April 8...

ZX12R creates future biker

07 April 2009 by John Aubrook

ZX12R creates future biker

I visited some friends last Saturday and went there on my ZX12R. They let me take it through the house to the back garden for security as I was staying over for a party that night. My friend’s...

Poll: Have you been the subject of anti-biking prejudice?

07 April 2009 by James Keen

Poll: Have you been the subject of anti-biking prejudice?

MCN wants to find out what British bikers think about the issues facing motorcycling today. That’s why from now on we’ll be running weekly polls to gather your opinions on all aspects of biking. This...

Scarlett Johansson begs husband to give up biking

07 April 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Hollywood A-lister Scarlett Johansson has made a desperate plea to husband Ryan Reynolds to give up riding. Canadian actor Reynolds narrowly avoided binning his bike on a recent outing leaving Johansson fearful it is only a matter of time before he is injured, according to the National Enquirer. A source told the US paper, “Johannson’s petrified a serious accident is just around the...

Gallery: BMW G450X takes on snowmobile

07 April 2009 by Phil West

Gallery: BMW G450X takes on snowmobile

What’s fastest on snow – a snowmobile or a motorbike? You’d be forgiven for thinking snowmobile, especially after recent icy snaps that left most of the UK at a standstill, but the truth isn’t as...

New KTM Scottoiler available

07 April 2009 by Marc Abbott

New KTM Scottoiler available

A new KTM Scottoiler kit is now available. This latest kit from the chain lubrication experts is suitable for all RC8s, LC8s and 690 LC4s, and costs £89.95. The colour-matched kit includes a bespoke...

New MCN April 8: Aprilia RSV4 tested

07 April 2009 by MCN

New MCN April 8: Aprilia RSV4 tested

In this week’s edition of MCN, road tester Michael Neeves tests the all-new Aprilia RSV4. Michael says the V4 engine is the perfect solution and the handling is superb, so could this be the bike to...

Very undercover traffic cops (Derbyshire)

07 April 2009 by Loriku

Just thought you’d like to know (as I was majorly shocked when I saw it!) that theres a silver people carrier undercover traffic cop car hanging around Matlock Bath and Derbyshire roads recently. Saw 2 bikers pulled up by it and felt really sorry as no-one in their right mind would think it was a traffic cop. Can’t recall the make or plate, all i can say is beware of a silver people carrier with...

Arc-on reveals new one-piece suit

06 April 2009 by Marc Abbott

Arc-on reveals new one-piece suit

British leathers manufacturer Arc-on has released details of its new top-of-the-range one-piece suit, which comes in at a very favourable £399.99. Compare and buy motorcycle leathers The Corse race...

Video: Aprilia RSV4 first ride

06 April 2009 by James Keen

Video: Aprilia RSV4 first ride

The Aprilia RSV4 is so much fun that despite a soaking wet track and pouring rain, MCN’s Michael Neeves didn’t want to give the keys back. Visit the Aprilia RSV4 information centre Neeves says that...

Bikers to be targeted by average-speed cameras

06 April 2009 by Steve Farrell

Bikers to be targeted by average-speed cameras

The first average-speed cameras capable of catching motorcycles are to be installed on popular riding routes under plans announced last week. The cameras will be funded by the government with the...

Byk33r number plate up for grabs

06 April 2009 by Phil West

Byk33r number plate up for grabs

A unique biker registration number has gone on sale. ‘BYK33R’ is being offered for £2000 after it’s owner decided to give up bikes due to a long standing shoulder and elbow injury. “I’ve got a great...

4,000+ against parking tax descend on WCC!

06 April 2009 by ojosef

The MEGA DEMO happened and it was exactly that… MEGA! THE FIGHT GOES ON! TO JOIN THE CAMPAIGN GO HERE. For photos from the demo (you maybe be in one!) View the photo gallery here. See you at the next one!