2010

Year: 2010

Month: ALL

Famous trials photographer launches book of career

02 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

Some of the world’s most famous trials riders are featured in a new book of photographs by one of the sport’s most well-known photographers. Eric Kitchen has been taking photographs of world championship trials for 35 years and has witnessed riders like Dougie and Martin Lampkin, Malcolm Rathmell, Bernie Schrieber, Yrjo Vesterinen, Eddy Lejeune, Thierry Michaud, Jordi Tarres, Marc Colomer,...

Guy Martin rides again at Goodwood and races on Tuesday!

02 July 2010 by Guy Procter

Just three weeks after this horrific TT crash, Guy Martin is to ride again, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Saturday. A source close to the charismatic Honda rider has been with him today and...

Top ten parallel twins

02 July 2010 by MCN

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and your combined scores on the bikes you own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive...

How to fit a back protector

02 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

Many of us end up with poorly fitted back protectors which can become intrusive when riding. Save £££s on back protectors Let’s face it, they’re not cheap, so it’s worth spending a minute or two...

Shoei unveil new Qwest touring helmet

02 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

Shoei’s new touring helmet, the almost phonetically correct Qwest, is claimed to offer superb comfort and unrivalled fit, plus the highest quality build construction and the usual Shoei attention to...

BMW's new stunt rider in action at Goodwood this weekend

02 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

New BMW Motorrad stunt rider Mattie Griffin will make his riding debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend. Ireland’s number one motorcycle stunt rider has chosen to ride a BMW F800R after...

MV offers 165bhp/£4,745 'Cannonball' upgrade to 2010 Brutale 1090R

02 July 2010 by Guy Procter

MV Agusta has launched a £4,745 power-up kit for the 2010 Brutale 1090R which takes the power to a class-leading 165bhp. Accompanying cosmetics to complete the Cannonball look stretch to £3,917. Each...

Video: BMW K1600GT adaptive headlight explained

02 July 2010 by MCN

The new BMW K1600GT will feature an optional Adaptive Headlight – an electronic system will adjust the headlight’s beam to compensate for front and rear pitch as well as lean angle, keeping the beam...

BMW announces K1600 GT and K1600 GTL six-cylinder tourers

02 July 2010 by Chris Newbigging

BMW will produce TWO versions of it’s all-new 1600cc straight six-cylinder tourer – the K1600GT and K1600GTL. Video: BMW K1600GT adaptive headlight explained The K1600 GT will be similar in concept...

Goodwood is go!

02 July 2010 by Michael Neeves

I’ve just arrived at the Goodwood Festival of Speed having ridden down on our group test winning BMW K1300GT and very nice it was too. It was comfy on the motorways and easy with the cruise control,...

Bird strike!

02 July 2010 by Anonymous

I thought aircraft only had bird strikes! Mind you, I was attempting to reach similar speeds at the time… Unfortunately this little guy couldn’t get out of my way.

World Ducati Week 2010

01 July 2010 by bikerjude

On the fourth day of our trip from Northamptonshire to Cattolica in Italy for World Ducati Week (having negotiated the St Bernard Pass) on my bike. I had the misfortune to collide with an Audi S8 on a...

Bid for a Long Way Down Buff

01 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

Sales of Buff’s Long Way Down necktube have raised more than £3000 for UNICEF in the last year and they’re hoping to raise more cash with a run of 10 limited edition signed Buffs, too. A...

New Bering textile jacket

01 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

Claimed waterproof and breathable, with CE-approved armour at the elbows, shoulders and back and fully-adjustable for fit, this new Bering Reflex jacket has just been launched. It costs £224. More...

Road-legal Tron Light-cycles for sale

01 July 2010 by Ped Baker

Custom bike builders Parkers Brothers Choppers are selling five, full size, working Tron Light cycles with a starting price of $35,000 each. buy one online The bikes are yet to be built but Parkers...

New range of Suzuki WSB clothing

01 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

Show your support for World Superbike championship contender Leon Haslam with some of this new official clobber from Suzuki. Kit ranges from a £5 lanyard to an £85 jacket, so there should be...

Cat and Fiddle named as most dangerous road

01 July 2010 by Steve Farrell

The country’s most dangerous road has been named for the second year running as the A537 ‘Cat and Fiddle’ from Macclesfield in Cheshire to Buxton, Derbyshire. Police records show most of the...

KTM SX-F 350 Classic Livery

30 June 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my idea for a special series KTM SX-F in classic livery.

Win a £2500 biking holiday!

30 June 2010 by MCN

MCN has joined forces with bike insurance broker Devitt to uncover the UK’s best biking destinations. We want to build a map of the UK’s top bike spots: the twistiest roads, friendliest dealers, best...

Will GT tyres suit a Bandit 1250S?

30 June 2010 by MCN

Q. I’m about to replace the Bridgestone 023s on my 59-reg Bandit 1250S with another set of 023s as they suit me fine. Save cash on motorcycle tyres I do 5-6000 miles a year and I wondered whether I...

Funky new French riding boots

30 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

New boots from French firm Vitesse are a bit different from the normal fare. Save £££s on motorcycle boots They range from £125-£167 and as well as looking pretty funky also come with a range of...

New R&G kit for the FZ8

30 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

R&G Racing has just released a range of crash protection (and a tail tidy) for the new Yamaha FZ8. All the crash protectors are claimed to be ‘relatively simple to fit’ and do not require any...

Video: Triumph Sprint GT group test

30 June 2010 by MCN

On face value, Triumph’s new Sprint GT is a master-stroke – a significantly updated version of an already good bike. Find a sports tourer for sale But is a face-lift and some panniers enough...

Assen MotoGP

29 June 2010 by valentinosebby

Me and the boys at Assen MotoGP.

Yamaha offer new deal on new R1

29 June 2010 by James Sharpe

Yamaha are enticing new customers by offering two new deals on the new R1. Find a Yamaha R1 for sale MCN’s machine of the year last year is being offered at 0% finance over three years, with a £99...

Recognise this classic trials combo?

29 June 2010 by Dan Aspel

This BSA Victor was campaigned by brothers Ray and Derek Round in the 60s and 70s and, following Ray’s recent death, Derek’s daughter Natalie is trying to re-unite her father with the much-loved...

Bikes on TV: June 30 - July 6

29 June 2010 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time SHED – Discovery Shed DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT – Motors...

New MCN 30 June: Top secret front page story!

29 June 2010 by James Keen

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale June 30, we reveal why world champion Valentino Rossi had to leave Yamaha to sign a deal with Ducati. We reveal details on the new Aprilia RSV4 Tuono, ride some...

New Ducati Diavel spotted testing on the road

29 June 2010 by Andy Downes

Ducati’s new Mega-Monster musclebike and rival to the Yamaha V-Max has been spotted testing on the roads around the Bologna factory. The pictures were grabbed as two bikes were testing on the road...

Metzeler Roadtec Interact Z8: first MCN test

29 June 2010 by MCN

Our man recently headed out to the back roads of Sicily for the launch of Metzeler’s new sports-touring tyre, the Roadtec Interact Z8. Here are his test notes… Save cash on motorcycle tyres Name:...

Arrow exhausts for Yamaha FZ8

29 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

Arrow has just released several slip-on exhausts for Yamaha’s new FZ8 and Fazer 8. The range includes the Race-Tech, Pro-Racing and Works exhausts. Save £££s on motorcycle exhausts They’re all...

What price should the new ER-4f be in the UK?

28 June 2010 by John Westlake

Kawasaki have announced that the new Ninja 400R (or ER-4f in English) will be sold in Canada at $7499 (£4800), but have not confirmed whether it will be coming to the UK. New 400cc Kawasaki...

New chain promises more power

28 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new DID ZVM-X chain, designed for high-capacity sports bikes, is claimed to take drive chain performance and rigidity to new levels, improving power delivery and longevity. Save £££s on...

Shower-proof your riding

28 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

The Weise Rainmeister one-piece oversuit is claimed to be strong, light, portable and completely waterproof, while a mesh inner makes it easy to get in and out of. Save cash on motorcycle...

“Ducati – The Story” released on DVD

28 June 2010 by Andy Downes

Ducati is launching a new DVD detailing the history of the famous Italian brand throughout its 81 year history and featuring rare footage, interviews and pictures. This is what Ducati is saying about...

Day of Champions, Silverstone

27 June 2010 by tony perrill

I won the bid for a paddock pass to touch and spend time with Valentino Rossi’s bike. I also got a tour of the pit box and sat in Vale’s 46 chair. I also got to help out with the auction – it was...