August

Year: 2009

Month: August

Free 6-month subscription to Bike magazine with MCN Compare

17 August 2009 by MCN

Get a free 6 month subscription to Bike magazine when you take out motorcycle insurance with MCN Compare. Click here to get a quote Any policy bought through MCN Compare that begins during the month...

Kawasaki Ninja buying guide: Part 4 - late 2000

17 August 2009 by Chris Newbigging

This week Kawasaki is celebrating 25 years of the Ninja series – one of the most famous model lines in the motorcycle world. Thinking of trading in? Sell your bike with MCN for £9.99 MCN has...

My Dad picking up his prize

16 August 2009 by Jamie Smith

My Dad on picking up his Kawasaki ZX-10R at Brands Hatch, which he won from doing an online insurance quote! I think I must have done 1000 quotes since he told me. Well done Dad!

Helmets from £20 at the MCN Shop

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

If you’re looking for a new lid this summer then look no further than the MCN shop with lids from as little as £20! We’ve got a massive array of crash helmets including motocross, enduro, flip-fronts,...

Bayliss tribute boots reduced

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

George White has added the Troy Bayliss replica TCX Competitzione RS boot to their Summer Scorcher deal range, meaning a saving of £120! Compare and buy motorcycle boots in the MCN Shop This special...

Triumph Rocket '08 jacket price slashed

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Triumph has added the Rocket ’08 jacket to their Midseason sale, knocking £210 off the RRP. The sale comes to an end on August 31, but until then you can get this £300 leather jacket for £90! It’s...

New Oximiser from Oxford

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

There is now an Oxford battery maintenance system for all common applications (solar, low power trickle, high power multi-use) and for the average motorcyclist this latest model is the most...

New Original HotGrips

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

The distraction and tension caused by discomfort make for a bad riding style and cold hands impair your reactions; both situations reduce the enjoyment of riding and jeopardise rider safety. Hence...

Rossi replica for under £200

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

You can now get a proper Valentino Rossi replica helmet for under £200 with George White adding the GP-Pro Mugello helmet to their Summer Scorchers deal. The helmet as worn by Valentino Rossi at his...

Sexy slash-cut K9 silencer

14 August 2009 by Marc Abbott

American motorcycle exhaust manufacturer Taylormade has just released this stunning new exhaust option for the 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000. Compare and buy motorcycle exhausts in the MCN Shop The...

Oxford release new alarmed disc lock

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Oxford’s latest disc lock will emit a shrill 100 decibels to put off would-be bike thieves and alert owners to attack. Compare and buy motorcycle security kit in the MCN Shop The lock body is solid...

Triumph reduce price of Stockwell jacket

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Triumph has reduced the price of the Stockwell jacket to £140 from £275. Compare and buy motorcycle jackets in the MCN Shop The jacket features 1mm thick leather, CE armour at the shoulders and...

Muc-Off for your camera, Sat Nav and phone

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

If you can’t see this story very clearly then maybe you could do with some of this – Muc-off Device and Screen cleaner. Compare and buy cleaning products in the MCN Shop It’s suitable for laptops,...

Video: Aprilia RSV4 with Leo Vince

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

In next week’s issue of MCN we’re bringing you pictures of the brand new full LeoVince 1098R system. And while you anticipate that, how about the soundtrack of the Aprilia RSV4 fitted with something...

Women's kit in Alpinestars 2010 range

14 August 2009 by Marc Abbott

This Stella T-Lux Waterproof Jacket from Alpinestars is a mid-length, claimed 100% waterproof urban commuter jacket tailored for the woman who need a versatile, protective riding jacket with enough...

UK gets first bike friendly crash barriers

14 August 2009 by Laura Kennerley

The UK’s first bike friendly crash barrier has been installed in County Durham. Made in Spain the Biker-Safe barrier has been designed to absorb the energy of a crashing bike and prevent riders...

New Duchinni D4 Series helmet

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Celebrating 21 years in business, Bifax has launched a new model in the fast-growing Duchinni range of motorcycle helmets. Compare and buy motorcycle helmets As with the rest of the Duchinni range...

Solar powered tank bag on release

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Big mileage tourers and forgetful commuters will be really chuffed to hear there’s now a tank bag that’s capable of charging your phone, sat nav or MP3 player on the move. Compare and buy tank bags...

Bell helmets slashed

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Moto Central currently has special offers on two Bell helmet shell styles with savings of up to £90. Both the Bell Shorty Custom and the Bell Shorty Shadow have had their prices reduced. The Shorty...

Vespa release retro sticker kit and rack

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Adding to the extensive range of accessories tailored for the new generation of Vespa scooters is this retro sticker kit, specially designed to enhance the look of the GTS300 Super. Compare and buy...

Transformers bikes up for sale

14 August 2009 by Ped Baker

This weekend two custom choppers that feature in the latest Transformers movie will go under the hammer in a Los Angeles auction. The one-off machines starred alongside Hollywood sex symbol Megan Fox...

The TT goes Blu-ray

14 August 2009 by Rob Hull

The Isle of Man TT has entered a new era with the launch of the Official Review on Blu-ray. For the first time, the race action from the legendary 37.73-mile Mountain Circuit can be experienced in...

FAQ - Do traffic police have to wear high-vis clothing to be able to issue a ticket?

14 August 2009 by Chris Dabbs

There’s nothing worse than a police officer suddenly appearing and waving you into the side of the road for a lecture at best, and probably a ticket too. It’s so unfair, why aren’t they wearing...

Offical Confirmation of 2010 Ducati 1198R Biposto

14 August 2009 by Andy Downes

Ducati will be introducing a new 1198R Biposto along with the highly-anticipated rival to the BMW R1200GS – as official documents unearthed by MCN can reveal. We’ve found official notice of one of the...

Honda bin Evo 6 production plan

14 August 2009 by Guy Procter

Honda‘s musclebike looks unlikely to go into production after the firm’s marketers decided they couldn’t sell enough. That’s despite 2011 looking like a boom year for the power cruiser, with Ducati’s...

Westminster parking chaos sparks new protest

14 August 2009 by Laura Kennerley

A demonstration demanding Westminster Council scraps its controversial bike parking scheme will be staged on Sunday August 16. The unpopular scheme, branded a ‘stealth tax’ on bikes and scooters has...

Bike Test booking fiasco

14 August 2009 by Brian Cormack

The DSA not content with making it harder for you to get a bike licence by introducing not enough supercenters and having too few test dates avaiable now seem set on making it harder for you too book a test. Since a few days before their claimed online booking system the bikes category has been missing. 10 days later they are still missing, only giving an option for Mopeds. When questioned about...