2010

Year: 2010

Month: ALL

Driver who blocked overtaking biker jailed

09 April 2010 by Steve Farrell

A father-of-two who moved his car to prevent a motorcyclist overtaking has been jailed for eight months for dangerous driving. Andrew Sherratt, 32, caused “life-changing injuries” to 49-year-old...

Three men in a garage build electric RGV250

09 April 2010 by John Westlake

This electric Suzuki RGV250 has been built by three Derbyshire bike fanatics to tackle the big-cash efforts in the TTXGP UK electric bike racing series. It’s possibly the most shoestring electric race...

New Harley-Davidson Softail Convertible

09 April 2010 by John Westlake

MCN editor Marc Potter has just ridden the new Harley-Davidson Softail Convertible from the company’s Custom Vehicles Operation – the department where Harley engineers sit and stroke their beards and...

New MV middleweight is definitely a triple

09 April 2010 by John Westlake

MV Agusta’s new middleweight sports bike has been spotted again testing in Spain, and this time the spy pictures prove it has a three cylinder engine. Browse MV Agustas for sale The new shots –...

Video: New Bridgestone BT-023 sports touring tyres

09 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

Bridgestone’s new BT-023 sports touring tyre was launched a few weeks ago, and MCN was there to put the new rubber through its paces. Save money on motorcycle tyres in the MCN Shop Here’s the...

Staff bikes: Kawasaki Versys – The final countdown

09 April 2010 by Liam Marsden

On 11 April 2008 I passed my motorcycle test, I was 17 at the time. This means that until 11 April 2010 I’m restricted to 33bhp and my Kawasaki Versys long term test bike has already arrived. On...

BSB-spec BMW S1000RR up for sale

09 April 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Bristol-based JHS Racing have a brand new, BSB race-prepped BMW S1000RR ready to go. All that’s needed is a rider with a £40K budget! JHS owner James Holland told MCN: “The bike was prepared for...

Steve Colley attempts world record at MCN Live!

09 April 2010 by MCN

This year at MCNLive! you can watch Steve Colley make a world record attempt. Steve is going to try and flip the bike more than 180 degrees from a standing start – something that’s never been achieved...

Cadwell track day

08 April 2010 by leemuz

A great day at Cadwell Park last Tuesday. Thanks to Ian Feeley for organising this day

Triumph 865 flat tracker for sale

08 April 2010 by Ped Baker

Belgium Triumph dealer Blondeel is selling this stunning street-legal 865cc flat track custom at it’s showroom in Ostend. The bike originally started life as a standard 2005 Thruxton but owner Patrick...

Innocent sausage mown down by police motorcyclist

08 April 2010 by Ped Baker

A man dressed as an Italian sausage has been struck by a police motorcycle as he competed in the annual Opening Day Klements Racing Sausages Relay Race in Milwaukee, USA. The running relay is part of the Milwaukee Brewers baseball teams opening ceremony. The accident occurred when the Italian sausage ran across the police motorcyclists’ path as he attempted to ‘high five’ a grand mother and her...

New Skidmarx screen for Honda CB1000R

08 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

British bodywork specialists Skidmarx have developed a fly screen kit for Honda’s 150bhp CB1000R that they claim can be fitted directly to existing mounting points without the need for modification.

Acumen charger back in black

08 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

British electronics specialist Acumen has released a new ‘Black’ version of the popular Titanium V&A Smart Charger. Save cash on motorcycle products It features a tough, splash-proof aluminium case...

Behind the scenes at Knox

08 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

British impact protection specialists Knox, have launched an interactive new website to show off what they’re up to. Knox Lab is an open resource where visitors will be able to find information on the...

New Lightech mirrors for naked bikes

08 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

These new mirrors are pretty cool. Made from alloy and manufactured with CNC cutting machines to reduce weight by making the body of the mirror as thin as possible. Save £££s on motorcycle...

New Lightech rearsets for Aprilia RSV4

08 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

These new aluminium rearsets for Aprilia’s new RSV4 have just been launched. Save cash on motorcycle products Made from aluminium, they’re adjustable to the rear, feature a foldable footpeg and...

Bitubo suspension kit for Street Triple

08 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

Suspension firm Bitubo is the supplier to the European Trophy ParkinGO Street Triple race series, fitting all the race bikes out with the firm’s suspension kits, designed to make the British naked...

Draggin Jeans get CE approval

08 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

After five years of research and development Draggin Jeans has been recognised for producing the first motorcycle jean in the world to receive full CE approval. The SATRA Technology Centre is an...

New Wolverine one-piece suit!

08 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

Ever wanted to look more like one of the X-Men when you’re riding? Here’s the solution: the Wolverine Motorcycle Suit, available to order from the end of April. Save £££s on motorcycle clothing The...

New 'intelligent' exhaust baffles

08 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

Although only available in the US at present, these baffle look pretty interesting. The Quiet-Riot Auto Sensing Exhaust Baffles reduce noise at idle and low cruising speeds, making it easier to pass...

Sidi GP stars get limited editions for Qatar

08 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

The stars of MotoGP will wear special Sidi boots this weekend, to celebrate the firm’s 50th birthday. Expect to see the new colourschemes on the top-of-the-range Vortice Vernice boots of Loris...

Customs and modified: Rizoma Ducati Streetfighter

08 April 2010 by Ped Baker

US performance parts distributor Motivation Accessories have built this one-off Ducati Streetfighter to showcase the 2010 range of Rizoma performance parts. Motivation have literally thrown the entire...

Ouroboros Zaeta 530

07 April 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

This is my vision of a possible evolution for the Ouroboros Zaeta. The dirt track bike preferred by Graziano Rossi (father of Valentino). The new motorcycle will be powered by a 530cc engine from...

Staff bikes: BMW R1200RT - Ten days, 650 miles and all is cool…just wet

07 April 2010 by Andy Downes

At some point over the next few months I might get to find out what the BMW R1200RT I am running as a long term test bike is like to ride in the dry. So far, the bike has been out in the wet, the...

My customs

07 April 2010 by gary mcwilliam

Pics of my three bikes. Matt black FJ1100. 4″ tubing for tank, helmet and paintball mask for head light, everything else homemade (forward controls, seat sub frame, 1. 25″ handlebars etc.) Honda...

Free crash scene management workshop for motorcyclists in Northamptonshire

07 April 2010 by Kate Barrett

Booking is now open for a free event designed to help motorcyclists stay safe on the county’s roads. The event will take place on Saturday 17 April at Mereway Fire Station in Northampton, from 10am to 1pm. Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue officers, Police casualty reduction officers and forensic collision investigators will be on hand to educate motorbike riders in road safety and how to stay safe...