November

Year: 2009

Month: November

Ducati Multistrada 1200 concept video

13 November 2009 by Ped Baker

Ducati has released a video explaining the concept behind the Multistrada 1200’s four riding ‘modes’. The video doesn’t show any live action footage of the bike but uses animated pencil sketches to...

First ride: Troy Corser's WSB S1000RR

12 November 2009 by MCN

With MCN due to test the long-awaited BMW S1000RR superbike next week, Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin got a rare ride aboard Troy Corser’s full-race WSB version to get an idea of how the road bike...

josh minimoto

12 November 2009 by garygregory

Here is my 4 year old grandson trying out his first bike. Gary Gregory.

New Viper super cruiser launched

12 November 2009 by Laura Kennerley

This is the Diamondback, the new super cruiser from American firm Viper. It has a Viper 152 cubic inch all billet short stroke v-twin, which the company claims is the most powerful production v-twin...

Squaddies need bike mags

12 November 2009 by Stritchy

The soldiers serving in Afghanistan want bike magazines to read! Go to www.hoc.org.uk for the details of what to do. This is a genuine request that has been confirmed by a serving officer who has...

Video: Moto Guzzi MGS-01

12 November 2009 by MCN

While on a track day at Almeria, MCN’s Michael Neeves spotted this beautiful Moto Guzzi MGS-01. Our video tests normally focus on brand new models, but in this case we had to make an exception… ...

Modern Classics - Wrench Monkee customs for sale

12 November 2009 by Ped Baker

Danish custom builders Wrenchmonkees are auctioning off two of their most famous custom bikes, Monkees number 7 and number 11 (otherwise known as Gorilla Punch). Monkee 7 is a nicely made but fairly...

Milan Show video: Rizoma Ducati Streetfighter special

12 November 2009 by MCN

MCN spotted this gorgeous example of Italian workmanship at this week’s Milan Show. Aftermarket specialist firm Rizoma has slung a full catalogue of products at this stunning Ducati Streetfighter...

Milan show video: Moto Guzzi concept bikes

12 November 2009 by MCN

These Moto Guzzi concepts were revealed at the EICMA show in Milan. Using the latest 110bhp four-valve per cylinder version of the air-cooled transverse Moto Guzzi v-twin, the machines concentrate on...

Police to repay £18,000 in speeding fines

12 November 2009 by Steve Farrell

North Wales Police is to refund £18,000 worth of speeding fines after mistakenly enforcing a 30mph speed limit on a 40mph road. The force has written to 300 people caught on the B4391 in Bala from...

Did my Speed Triple SE inspire Triumph?

11 November 2009 by Anonymous

I think Triumph have nick my paint job idea? It’s a Triumph speed triple 1050 2008 I use it everyday and I’ve covered 15000 miles so far.

New Vespa hoodies unveiled

11 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

If you’re a scooter fan and fancy some warm casual clobber for winter, you could do worse than picking up one of these new Vespa hoodies. The men’s version (in navy blue, sizes XS-XL) is made from...

New Joey Dunlop cap

11 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Here’s the perfect xmas gift for your road racing fan in your life – a new Joey Dunlop cap. Find other casual clothing in the MCN Shop Acknowleging the achievements of Northern Ireland motorcycling...

How to clean your motorcycle helmet

11 November 2009 by Rob Hull

This short video from Shoei gives you all the information you need to clean, wash and dry your helmet. What’s that? You can’t put the whole helmet in a wadhing machine?! However obvious some of the...

Milan Show: 2010 Triumph Speed Triple SE

11 November 2009 by Andy Downes

The Triumph Speed Triple SE gets more than just a cool paint job with uprated suspension, flyscreen and seat cowl and retains the 128bhp three-cylinder 1050 motor common to all Speed Triples. The...

New Leo Vince for Honda Transalp XL700

11 November 2009 by Rob Hull

Leo Vince exhausts has just released this oval silencer to fit the XL700 and older XL600 Honda Transalp models. Compare and buy exhausts in the MCN Shop LeoVince engineers have opted for the...

2009 FIM Motocross World Championship season review out

11 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

All the vital highlights from every Motocross Grand Prix can now be enjoyed over and over on the Official DVD Review. Browse other motorcycling DVDs in the MCN Shop This Duke DVD brings fans more...

New four-season Nomad jacket from Weise

11 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Weise claim this new jacket’s innovative max airflow system makes this waterproof textile jacket comfortable to wear even riding in the hottest conditions. Browse motorcycle jackets in the MCN...

Touratech turn Speed Triple into ultimate tourer

11 November 2009 by Rob Hull

Touratech is better known for producing lush aftermarket accessories for big BMW GS’s, but this is their latest project to turn a Triumph Speed Triple into the ultimate globe-trotter. Browse...

Milan Show: BMW S1000RR official accessory kit

11 November 2009 by Rob Hull

There’s a few kitted 2010 bikes on show at this year’s EICMA Show in Milan, but one of the most impressive is this S1000RR. It’s completely dripping in carbon accessories from the cone of the...

Milan Show: Pirelli launch Diablo Rosso Corsa

11 November 2009 by Rob Hull

Last night Pirelli launched their latest road/track tyre replacing the outgoing Corsa III, the Diablo Rosso Corsa. The event took place in a swanky Milan restaurant and was hosted by Pirelli Moto MD...

Milan Show: Limited edition Bonneville Sixty

11 November 2009 by Andy Downes

This limited edition of just 650 Triumph T100 Bonnevilles with a new paint scheme harking back to the 1960s has a two-tone blue paintjob with hand painted pinstripes. The Bonneville celebrated 50...

Video: Babes of the Milan show

11 November 2009 by MCN

Check out this video for a look at some of the gorgeous girls making an appearance at this year’s Milan motorcycle show. All the news from the Milan show

Milan Show: Brembo launch new helmet

11 November 2009 by Rob Hull

Brembo has diversified into the helmet market as of 2010 after the Italian brake manufacture unveiled a new unique helmet line at the Milan Show today. There are two helmets in the line – an urban...

Bike sales fall for 12th successive month

11 November 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Motorcycle manufacturers are calling for the Government to introduce a scrappage scheme for bikes after sales slumped for the 12th month in a row. New figures show bike sales fell 27% in October 2009...

Milan show: Rieju RS3 125 unveiled

11 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Rieju has unveiled the finished version of its new learner-legal 125 sportsbike, the RS3. Powered by the liquid-cooled 125cc engine from the Yamaha YZF-R125, the new machine is designed by British...

Win a signed Foggy T-shirt

11 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

MCN has teamed up with clothing brand Red Torpedo to offer you this exclusive opportunity to win one of ten brand new Carl Fogarty t-shirts, signed by the four-time WSB champion and legend...

Milan show: Piaggio Urban Sport Bike Concept

11 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Piaggio has unveiled this Urban Sport Bike concept at the Milan show today. MCN snapped the bike as it was prepared for the official press conference later – a Piaggio worker was still affixing...

Wear Guy Martin's underwear!

11 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

New from Red Torpedo in the last week are these new Sidewinder boxer shorts. Road racing favourite Guy Martin wears RT kecks, so they must be cool. They retail at £10 also available from the Red...

New motorcycle training association created

11 November 2009 by Laura Kennerley

A new body has been created to tackle the problems facing motorcycle training and challenge legislation. The new body, the Motorcycle Industry Trainers Association (MCITA), has been formed following...

Video: Ducati Desmosedici vs Ferrari 430 Scuderia

11 November 2009 by MCN

Which is fastest – the Ducati Desmosedici RR or the Ferrari 430 Scuderia? Car fans will argue a supercar can out-brake and out-corner a bike, but we’ll point out that a bike’s power-to-weight ratio is...

Milan Show: Ossa returns with radical trials bike!

10 November 2009 by Phil West

Legendary Spanish marque Ossa has just revealed its first new bike for 25 years at the Milan Show. The trials and off-road specialist’s green and white bikes famously battled with the likes of...

Milan show: Moto Guzzi concepts '80% production ready'

10 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Moto Guzzi’s V12LM, V12X and V12 Strada concept motorcycles are 80% production ready, according to co-designer Pierre Terblanche. The concepts were revealed today (10 November) at the EICMA show in...

Starcom1 launches New Wireless System

10 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Motorcycle intercom firm Starcom1 now makes a stand-alone wireless bluetooth system. Starcom1 BT-GO is claimed to provide high quality communications for rider to passenger, or bike to bike (up to 150...

Milan Show: Triumph Thunderbird gets Factory-fitted 1700cc big bore kit

10 November 2009 by Andy Downes

Triumph will be doing a limited run of factory-fitted 1700c big-bore kits for the Thunderbird that are normally available as retro-fit parts. The 1700cc kit consists of new pistons, liners, camshafts...

Milan Show Video: KTM 125cc concept

10 November 2009 by MCN

KTM has unveiled this 125 concept, hinting at its new sexy range of learner bikes due to be revealed in 2010. Based closely around the 690 Stunt design concept from the 2007 Milan show, the new 125 is...