2010

Year: 2010

Month: ALL

Riders urged to complain over police tactic

29 January 2010 by Steve Farrell

Motorcyclists are being urged to make formal complaints over police who stop them for not wearing hi-vis clothing. The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) believes the policy is a step towards new...

New Lady Camo Arai has landed

29 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

New to the UK from Arai is this funky SZ-F Lady Camo, designed specifically for women. Save money on motorcycle helmets The SZ-F features a CLC (Complex Laminate Construction) shell, triple density...

Iconic GP bikes ridden by Rossi, Schwantz and Sheene to star at Carole Nash MCN Show

29 January 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. Last chance...

Plug and play traction control is here!

29 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

The adjustable-for-sensitivity GRIPone traction control unit plugs into your bike, remaining inactive when you don’t need it, yet reducing the power to the rear wheel when your tyre starts to spin...

Wild One launch new touring products at the MCN Show

29 January 2010 by James Keen

Motorcycle travel company Wild One Tours Ltd. are launching their new range of bike accessories at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. Last chance to book advance tickets and save £££s! Wild One...

Isle of Man splits with TTXGP in 'bitterly disappointing' move

28 January 2010 by Guy Procter

TTXGP founder Azhar Hussain has spoken of his bafflement and bitter disappointment after the Isle of Man launched its own electric TT race and severed arrangements with TTXGP. “I read the press...

Itchen Bridge Toll to be scrapped for motorcyclists

28 January 2010 by James Sharpe

Riders in Southampton will soon be able to cross the Itchen Bridge without paying the toll charge. Instead Southampton City Council is launching a scheme where riders will scan a key fob in order to...

NEC Memories

28 January 2010 by YO55ER

Thanks Marc for road testing the best bike – to me at least – the Kawasaki’s Versys. It took my breath away when I first saw it at the NEC Show and the guy on the Kawasaki stand said it is not here in...

Sale of Ogri strips nets £55,000

28 January 2010 by Phil West

Fans of famous cartoon biker Ogri turned out in force to bid for the original artwork when illustrator and cartoonist Paul Sample put his huge collection up for auction in Shropshire yesterday...

Take part in our 2010 Yamaha R6 test - now closed

28 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

MCN is looking for readers to take part in the first test of the 2010-spec Yamaha R6 against the 2009 model. Find a Yamaha R6 for sale The test will take place on Tuesday February 2 at...

Up to £100 to part exchange your helmet at Infinity

28 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Infinity Motorcycles is re-launching its successful ‘Helmet Part Exchange’ scheme to encourage more riders to upgrade their helmets. Manufacturers recommend replacing helmets every two to four years,...

Golf cart motors to power Roehr eSuperbike

27 January 2010 by Ped Baker

US manufacturer Roehr have released further details of its two battery powered sportsbikes due to go on sale in spring 2010. Both machines use the same 35kilowatt AC motors originating from a company...

Neil Hodgson's full 2010 Nitro kit revealed

27 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Ex-World and British Superbike champion Neil Hodgson has joined forces with Nitro for his attack on the 2010 BSB title. And amazingly, you can buy exactly the same kit as he’ll be wearing this year...

New Cold Killers city gloves from Knox

27 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Knox has added a versatile new glove to the Cold Killers range of thermal clothing to combat the effects of cold and wet conditions on the hands. Save £££s on motorcycle gloves Cold Killers City...

2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 at a dealer near you

27 January 2010 by MCN

The new Ducati Multistrada 1200 will be on display at dealerships around Britain from January until March this year. Ducati will also be showing the Multistrada S Touring model for the first time in...

Moto Guzzi concept to star at the Carole Nash MCN show

27 January 2010 by MCN

Guzzi’s amazing V12X Concept will be seen in Britain for the first time at the Carole Nash MCN Show. It’s one of three design studies based on the latest version of the 1200cc transverse-mounted...

What the Triumph Street Triple R should have been?

27 January 2010 by James Keen

MCN reader Tony Hartfield used to own a Triumph Street Triple R, but he found it a bit lacking in certain areas. So he decided to build his own version, based on a new 2009 Triumph Daytona 675. Find...

Book your next motorcycle holiday at the Carole Nash MCN motorcycle show

27 January 2010 by MCN

Motorcycle touring & events operator Toursareus will be appearing at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle show to talk to riders about their 2010 touring plans. Last chance to book advance show tickets and...

Video: 2010 Kawasaki Versys first ride

27 January 2010 by MCN

The 2010 Kawasaki Versys benefits from a styling overhaul, practical changes like larger mirrors and less vibes thanks to new rubber mountings for the engine. But don’t dismiss it as a dull commuter –...

Video: 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 vs Triumph Speed Triple

27 January 2010 by MCN

The new 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 is the first Japanese naked that can really call itself ‘super’ and take the fight to the European big hitters like the Ducati Streetfighter, KTM Super Duke or MV Agusta...

New Haynes manual for Honda 125 scooters

27 January 2010

If you want an introduction to saving money on your servicing, and you own a Honda SH125, Dylan, @, PS, Pantheon or S-wing, then Haynes are at hand to show you how. Save £££s on motorcycle...

2010 Yamaha FZ8 official image

27 January 2010 by Andy Downes

Yamaha’s new FZ8 has been fully revealed in this official image just released by the firm after leaked images were seen yesterday. New Yamaha FZ8 Fazer revealed in leaked pictures The new bike was...

World’s oldest production bike for sale

26 January 2010 by Ped Baker

The world’s first production motorcycle is to be auctioned at the Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show on April 25. The 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmuller motorcycle is the first powered two wheeler to which...

Air conditioning for your bike. Yes, really.

26 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This interesting new product has surfaced on the internet the plug-in cooling/heating system from Entrosys that runs off your bike’s 12V battery. Does it look a little intrusive? Is it better than a vented jacket in summer or a heated vest in winter? We don’t know. But we’d love to hear your thoughts…

New Arai Quantum designs revealed

26 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Arai has unveiled two fresh designs on its new-for-2010 Quantum shell – the Ace, available in red or blue has more than a touch of the heraldic about it, and will cost you £469.99. Save £££s on...

Aprilia recalls more RSV4s for engine swap

26 January 2010 by Andy Downes

Aprilia is voluntarily recalling all of the RSV4 superbikes sold in America to add to the ones from the rest of the world already under recall. It’s understood almost 300 bikes across the world are...

Handlebar mount for iPhone. At last!

26 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Here’s a new bracket and mount that claims to be the first motorcycle-compatible mount for the Apple iPhone. The Dahon BioLogis will cost 45 Euros (£40) at the end of this month and has the following...

MV boss backs higher speed limit

26 January 2010 by James Sharpe

MV Agusta president Claudio Castiglioni is backing a plan to raise the speed limit of Italian motorways from 130kph (81mph) to 93mph (150kph). Some Italian autostradas are currently trialling a 93mph...

New Yamaha FZ8 revealed in leaked pictures

26 January 2010 by Phil West

Yamaha’s new FZ8 Fazer has been fully revealed in this set of leaked pictures. The new bike, due to be officially unveiled in the summer as a replacement for the FZ6 Fazer, had until now only been...

Magpul Ronin: A Buell 1125R made beautiful

26 January 2010 by Peter Baker

If you were one of the people that bought a bargain price 1125R last year and you’re now wondering what to do with it, the menacing and futuristic Magpul Ronin should provide some inspiration. ...

Get your free Demon Tweeks 2010 catalogue now

26 January 2010 by MCN

Motorcycle clothing and parts retailer Demon Tweeks have released their 2010 catalogue and you can order your free copy or flick through the online version now. Order you free catalogue here The...

New MCN January 27: 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 vs Triumph Speed Triple

26 January 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale January 27, we test the new Kawasaki Z1000 against the king of the super nakeds, the Triumph Speed Triple. We bring you all the news from the Portimao WSB test,...

Triumph Daytona can't get any better

26 January 2010 by graham tomlinson

Im an ex-pat in Canada still in love with sports bike riding. I bought the Triumph 675 in August 06 (07 model) to keep up with my daughter on her R6. This bike proves the Brits can still make a better...

Ryan Capes 290ft world record jump video.

25 January 2010 by Ped Baker

Footage of American Ryan Capes setting a new jump record with a 290-foot dirt to dirt leap has just been released by his sponsor Monster Energy. Capes’ World Record leap last month makes him the closest motorcycle jumper ever to reaching the magical 300-foot mark on a dirt ramp to dirt ramp jump. After setting the record Capes said the jump itself wasn’t as difficult as trying to get his Kawasaki...

Drones to spy on motorists

25 January 2010 by Steve Farrell

Unmanned military-style spy drones are to be used to monitor antisocial motorists under police plans. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) similar to those used to assist reconnaissance and airstrikes in...

Yamaha reveals 2010 FZ8 Fazer

25 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Yamaha has revealed this teaser picture of the new-for-2010 FZ8 Fazer, due in the middle of this year to replace the FZ6 Fazer. The image of the Fazer 8 is the second frustrating teaser picture from...