2010

Year: 2010

Month: ALL

Video: 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R vs its 2009 predecessor

03 February 2010 by MCN

The rumour mill suggests Kawasaki’s 2010 ZX-10R is more different than they’re claiming. We test it against its 2009 predecessor to find out the truth… Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for sale Read the...

Video: Ducati 796 Hypermotard vs Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory

03 February 2010 by MCN

Ducati’s new Hypermotard 796 is intended as a softer, cheaper more user-friendly take on its ‘street supermoto’ 1100. But Aprilia already produce a 750-class v-twin supermoto – the Dorsoduro – and...

Harley-Davidson 48 to make UK debut at MCN bike show

02 February 2010 by Andy Downes

Harley-Davidson’s new 48 Sportster model will make its UK debut at the Carole Nash MCN motorcycle show at London’s Excel arena on Thursday. The 48 is the start of a range of bikes from the American...

MCN show bargains: accessories galore!

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Busters, on stand N340, are having a huge sale at the MCN London motorcycle show this week. Save £££s on motorcycle products Among some of the top deals you’ll be able to get are a buy one, get one...

New Yoshimura performance cams for the Busa

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Yoshimura have revealed new performance cams for the 2008-on Suzuki Hayabusa, claimed to liberate yet more power and torque from what is already one of the world’s fastest production bikes. Save...

Super-cool new Vespa shoulder bags

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Available in two designs – one featuring the iconic Vespa logo and the other the Vespa Service roundel, originally found in Vespa motor scooter dealers – these new bags feature authentic period colour...

Suzuki SV650 - a legend

02 February 2010 by Anonymous

After an accident two years ago I decided to buy a Suzuki SV650 after reading so many great comments from owners and finding there are so many clubs offering great advice on the bike. I’ve had my SV...

MCN show bargains: cheap leathers and boots!

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

George White, at stands N380A/N150 of the MCN London show this week, are bringing a veritable truckload of bargains, including leathers at nearly half-price. Save cash on motorcycle products The...

MCN show bargains: cheap helmets!

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Alpha Motorcycles (on stand N165 at this week’s MCN London show at ExCeL) are selling Shoei’s brilliant XR1000 for as little as £175. Save cash on motorcycle helmets They will also be selling Arai’s...

Video: KTM SMT longterm report

02 February 2010 by MCN

MCN’s longterm test fleet 2009-2010 includes the KTM 990 SMT. MCN deputy editor Ped Baker has covered thousands of miles on KTM’s all-rounder – watch the video for his report on life with the...

First Ride Out Of The Year

02 February 2010 by Ryan Jennings

So I got up this morning all giddy knowing it was the day of the ride. I know it wasn’t a big ride out for me but it’s the first organised ride we have done in 2010 and the first time I have had my bike out properly in months. I looked out the window just praying that we hadn’t had snow overnight and I was extremely pleased to see that we just had a bit of frost on the cars, on the street and a...

Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show: Advance ticket deal extended!

02 February 2010 by MCN

Book in advance for the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show and save money on gate prices. All you have to do is order before noon on Wednesday 3rd February 2010. Book your tickets now When booked in...

New MCN February 3: Foggy's secret bikes

02 February 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale February 3, we find a stash of Foggy Petronas road bikes! We tell you everything you need to know about the new 600cc Moto2 class. The new Kawasaki ZX-10R goes...

Iconic GP bikes line up on MCN stand

02 February 2010 by Phil West

A collection of iconic GP and race bikes representing the cream of the last three decades of bike sport is set to be one of the star attractions at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show (February 4-7 at...

MCN show bargains: half price Rukka Gore-Tex suit!

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Didn’t think you could afford Rukka’s fantastic, yet wallet-bustingly expensive, Lancelot two-piece leather suit? Save £££s on motorcycle clothing It’s more likely now Infinity have knocked a...

UK rip off prices

02 February 2010 by steve clayton

I recently visited the International Bike Show in New York. Although the show is smaller than the Birmingham NEC show Honda and Harley-Davidson both had their full range of bikes on display including...

Thieves have 130,000 blank log books

01 February 2010 by Steve Farrell

Thieves are using 130,000 blank registration documents to give fake new identities to stolen vehicles before selling them on, it was revealed today. Stolen vehicles are “cloned” in the scam, which...

Watch stunt god Mattie Griffin in the Live Action Arena

01 February 2010 by MCN

Mattie Griffin can do a range of stunts most people could never achieve with all the room in the world – and to further humble the rest of us, he’ll be performing it all in a confined indoor...

New Skidmarx race bodywork for Ducati 1098

01 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Skidmarx have introduced a lightweight race fairing and seat unit for the Ducati 1098. Save cash on motorcycle fairings The British firm has a long association with Ducati on track, having supplied...

BMW shows off new R1200GS and R1200RT at Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show

01 February 2010 by MCN

BMW will be showing off three new-for 2010 models at Excel including the new R1200GS and Adventure version along with the new R1200RT tourer. Buy tickets for Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show in...

Toseland switches to TCX boots in WSB

01 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

British superbike star James Toseland has make the switch from Gaerne to TCX for his World Superbike footwear in 2010. Save cash on motorcycle boots He’ll race in the Italian company’s S-Race boots...

Team Agni: 'FIM and Isle of Man have f***ed everything up'

01 February 2010 by Guy Procter

Team Agni boss Arvind Rabadia has slammed the Isle of Man government and the FIM for delivering ‘stabs in the back’ to electric racing auteur Azhar Hussain, saying it leaves the sport ‘F***ed up’. “I...

First UK showing for five new Ducatis at Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show

01 February 2010 by MCN

Ducati will reveal five models not seen in the UK before at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. Book tickets for the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show in London Plus, there will be almost all of...

The best from both worlds

31 January 2010 by Steve

I’ve just read the article on the Royal Enfield EFI Trials machine. I am now 52 years old. Between the ages of 17-24 I owned several Japanese bikes. Then I got married and the original love affair was over. A few years ago I took retirement and freedom. I now live in India. 2 months ago I purchased a 2007 Royal Enfield Bullet. It’s the perfect machine for the crazy roads of India, where I now...