November

Year: 2009

Month: November

BMW S1000RR real first test ride.

19 November 2009 by Peter Rooney

I was on a track day at Phillip Island on the 22nd of October when the BMW marketing manager was test riding the new 1000RR. I managed to get a photo on it and even got to start the engine and move it...

My first track day at Cadwell Park

18 November 2009 by Anonymous

Me on my first track day at Cadwell Park in August.

Clocked wrong

18 November 2009 by Anonymous

Following your story concerning Ken Clark, who was summoned for exceeding the speed limit because he was the lead rider and another rider in his group was speeding at 103mph. Mr Clark gets the same penalty as the second rider, he should appeal this in the Eurpeon Court. If this case is allowed to stand, what happens if a group of riders are out and the lead rider is clocked at say 85mph, and...

2010 Kawasaki Z1000 first ride: “Japan’s best super-naked”

18 November 2009 by Michael Neeves

Michael Neeves has just finished riding the all-new Kawasaki Z1000 that hopes to better the Triumph Speed Triple, KTM Super Duke and Ducati Streetfighter. He sent back this report: “On paper the new...

BMW Concept6 six cylinder teaser video

18 November 2009 by John Westlake

BMW has released a video showing the new six cylinder Concept6 bike that was revealed at the Milan Show last week. BMWs for sale There’s no sound of the engine on the video (just the inevitable...

Donington Park operators enter administration

18 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Donington Park faces an uncertain future with news announced today that the company holding the circuit lease has entered administration. For bikes fans the news places a huge question mark over the...

Steve McQueen’s bike sells for almost $100,000

18 November 2009 by Laura Kennerley

A 1940 Indian Chief used by Steve McQueen as his ‘Hollywood’ bike has been sold at auction for $99,450 (£59,167). The 1000cc bike was one of McQueen’s favourite machines and was restored for him by pal and marque expert Sammy Pierce. It has had just three owners since it was sold following McQueen’s death in 1980 and remains in pristine condition. A number of other McQueen owned Indians,...

Dainese explain Jorge Lorenzo’s Valencia airbag deploy

18 November 2009 by Rob Hull

Dainese has released an official statement concerning the deployment of Jorge Lorenzo’s D-Air Racing airbag suit at the final round of the MotoGP 2009 championship. Save £££s on motorcycle...

New MCN November 18: BMW S1000RR tested

18 November 2009 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale November 18, we have a six page test of the 2010 BMW S1000RR. We tell you everything you could ever want to know about BMW’s new superbike, including how the...

2010 BMW S1000RR first ride update: “An incredible track tool”

17 November 2009 by Trevor Franklin

MCN Chief Road tester Trevor Franklin is currently testing the all-new BMW S1000RR superbike in Portimao, Portugal. This is his latest feedback: “For the final session of the day the bike was put into...

Costello gets on her bike to receive MBE

17 November 2009 by Phil West

Leading female racer Maria Costello had to jump on a bike to collect her MBE today at Buckingham Palace – despite being dressed up in a short skirt. Costello, who until this year held the record as...

2010 BMW S1000RR first ride: "It's very, very quick"

17 November 2009 by Trevor Franklin

BMW’s eagerly-awaited new S1000RR superbike is currently being put through its paces at Portimao in Portugal by MCN’s Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin. Win a BMW S1000RR! First ride: Troy Corser’s...

MCN Sport magazine on sale now

17 November 2009 by Guy Procter

MCN Sport is back bigger and better than ever – a lavish limited-edition magazine bringing you the bikes, the riders and the inside stories from the 2009 season, as witnessed by the best writers and...

BMW S1000RR first ride impressions

17 November 2009 by Trevor Franklin

MCN’s Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin is at the Portimao circuit in Portugal for the track launch of the new BMW S1000RR. Win a BMW S1000RR! First ride: Troy Corser’s WSB S1000RR He has just...

BMW S1000RR first ride countdown

17 November 2009 by Trevor Franklin

The long awaited BMW S1000RR makes its debut to the world’s press at Portimao circuit in Portugal today. Win a BMW S1000RR! According to BMW the S1000RR makes 193bhp and features four-stage ABS...

Sale on Laser exhausts

16 November 2009 by Rob Hull

BikeBits4You is currently offering a 10% discount across the board on all Laser exhausts. Save cash on motorcycle exhausts Designed and manufactured in Holland, Laser exhausts provide significant power gains over standard OE systems and improve the visuals of your bike. The range consists of the X-treme – one of the most popular exhausts in the range that’s specially adapted to today’s...

Britain’s Hesketh brand enters electric bike market

16 November 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Newly revived British firm Hesketh Motorcycles has joined forces with New Vetrix to launch a zero emissions scooter. The Hesketh HZE-Vectrix scooter has been designed for the commuter market, and...

Yamaha launch 2010 kit collection

16 November 2009 by Rob Hull

Yamaha has just released the latest 2010 Paddock Blue Clothing line-up that is now available from Authorised Yamaha dealers, featuring a brand new look and the introduction of new technical fabrics...

BMW S1000RR: the wait is almost over

16 November 2009 by Phil West

This week MCN tests BMW‘s long-awaited S1000RR superbike – and boy has it been a long time coming. All the latest info on the S1000RR In 24 hours we’ll tell you if it’s been worth the wait. In the...

Babebikers.co.uk meet

15 November 2009 by sue powell

Here are my new pals from www.babebikers.co.uk at our first meet up at the Unicorn, Gunthorpe, Notts.

Reading MCN on the road to recovery

14 November 2009 by Richard Baybutt

Here is my Dad a couple of days after heart surgery in Sheffield. Check your cholesterol! All the best.

Guzzi concepts win design award

13 November 2009 by Phil West

The three, radically new Moto Guzzi concept bikes unveiled this week at the Milan Show have been awarded the prestigious Motorcycle Design Association Award. The award recognizes what the MDA calls...

Magic FM DJ Neil Fox swaps Hog for electic bike

13 November 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Radio DJ and TV personality Neil Fox is swaping his beloved Harley Davidson for a month to trial Green Rewards’ new 60s inspired electric scooter. Fox, a non-executive director of Green Rewards, the...

New Gimoto leathers for 2010

13 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

This Raptor one-piece is Italian firm Gimoto’s top-end race-suit for 2010. It’s made from 1.2-1.3mm calfskin, has full CE-approved armour in the shoulders, elbows and knees, as well as integrated...

Dealers say Multistrada 1200 orders flooding in

13 November 2009 by John Westlake

Ducati dealers are already being inundated by enquiries for the new Multistrada 1200. The Italian firm’s innovative all-rounder looks set to be a massive hit when it comes to the UK in Spring next...

Half price Nitron deals at HPS

13 November 2009 by Rob Hull

If you buy any Nitron Shock from HPS during November you can add the factory-installed optional Hydraulic Preload Adjuster for just £71.88, half the normal price! All Nitron shocks are monotube shim...

Limited edition Steve Hislop replica Arai RX7-GP

13 November 2009 by Rob Hull

The brand new Arai RX7-GP Steve Hislop Limited edition helmet has just arrived into the country with just 750 helmets worldwide available. This project has been the brainchild of Crossan Motorcycles...

Interchangeable outer shell Givi launched

13 November 2009 by Rob Hull

Give has launched the new X05 helmet at the Milan show this week – an urban helmet but with interchangeable shell fascias. It’s the first fashion helmet of its sort that allows the rider to change the...

New Haga and Harada replica Arai’s for 2010

13 November 2009 by Rob Hull

Two of Japan’s highest regarded racers of the recent years have updated replicas for 2010 – Noriyuki Haga and Tetsuya Harada. The helmet design of three-time World Superbike runner-up Haga is an...

The 33bhp certificate rip-off

13 November 2009 by Steve Farrell

New motorcyclists have been paying up to £80 to get a certificate they do not need and which is not recognised in law. Suppliers have been incorrectly claiming the certificates, which state a bike has...

Winter Sale at the Visor Shop

13 November 2009 by MCN

The Visor Shop has teamed up with MCN to offer you 20% of all Sidi boots. You can also get 25% off selected Shoei helmets plus 20% off Spada clothing and Knox Armour. All OXFORD PRODUCTS 25% OFF KNOX...

Terminator Arnie on an electric bike?

13 November 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s days of riding Harleys might be numbered after he came face to face with Zero Motorcycle’s electric offerings. The Hollywood star turned governor of California was said to...

John, John and Bradley catch up with all the news at a recent track day in Almeria

13 November 2009 by mallockman

Myself, John Kelly and a friend John Stewart were down at Almeria for a 4 day track session with Focused Events and we met up with Bradley Smith who was down from Valencia at the weekend where he...

Last Buell rolls off production line

13 November 2009 by Phil West

The last Buell motorcycle has rolled off the production line. Find a Buell for sale Following the shock decision by parent company Harley-Davidson to kill off the Buell marque, the last bike has...

Facts and figures: BMW S1000RR vs Fireblade vs GSX-R1000 vs R1 vs ZX-10R

13 November 2009 by John Westlake

MCN will be riding the new BMW S1000RR at the world launch next Tuesday. All the latest info on the S1000RR Chief road tester Trevor Franklin will be riding the Honda Fireblade, Suzuki GSX-R1000,...

Football star crashes on BMW GS

13 November 2009 by Phil West

It’s emerged that Spurs’ goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini was riding a BMW R1200GS in his horrific bike crash yesterday. The 36-year-old Italian international suffered two broken wrists and has a badly...