Meeting Neil Hodgson 30 April 2010 by pjvick The other half meeting Neil Hodgson at the George White open day in Swindon last saturday. Read more ...
Parking “mega demo” 30 April 2010 by Steve Farrell Protestors are planning a “mega demo” tomorrow over a charge for roadside motorcycle parking introduced in London’s Westminster. Riders are to meet at the Ace Café on the North Circular for a protest... Read more ...
My custom Bandit 1200 30 April 2010 by ron davies This is my bike, a Suzuki Bandit 1200. I bought it off a mate three years ago and instantly went about changing it. The latest change is the paint job. I think it looks ok and it... Read more ...
Metzeler maps the world with riders own routes 30 April 2010 by Andy Downes Metzeler Tyres has launched MetzelerMaps, a new web application which allows riders to search for the best routes or upload their own, as well as sharing them with other bikers. This new... Read more ...
Best of bikemart: Modern classics up for grabs this week 30 April 2010 by Phil West We've been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 10,000 motorcycles for sale. ... Read more ...
Video: Bennetts Babes shoot 2010 30 April 2010 by MCN Watch the video for a peak behind the scenes at the latest Bennetts Babes shoot... Read more ...
Long Ride Round 30 April 2010 by funkyphil Starting in Swansea on Friday 2nd July 2010, the plan is that myself and 4 mates will ride around the outskirts of Wales (including a loop of Angelsey) in 24 hours to raise as much money as we can for... Read more ...
Motorcycling heroes officially open Silverstone 30 April 2010 by Marc Potter Motorcycle race heroes Ron Haslam, Leon Haslam and Jeremy McWilliams officially opened the new 3.66-mile Silverstone GP circuit on Thursday. The motorcycle greats were also joined by HRH... Read more ...
Kawasaki to supply New York with tube trains 30 April 2010 by Guy Procter Kawasaki got a boost this week after being awarded an $87 million contract from New York to supply new tube trains and upgrade existing ones (with ram air, presumably). We trust some of the moolah... Read more ...
£20,000 James Dean tribute Harley Fat Boy 30 April 2010 by Chris Newbigging If you have enough money, you can have anything you want. If the object of your desires is a custom Harley styled like the Porsche Spyder that killed James Dean, star of iconic movie ‘Rebel... Read more ...
“Thousands could be riding ringers” 30 April 2010 by Steve Farrell Thousands of motorcyclists who bought nearly-new sports bikes from main dealers could be unwittingly riding bodged-together stolen machines, according to police. Thieves are part-exchanging “ringers”... Read more ...
Transport Minister: ‘I’m not encouraging motorcycling’ 30 April 2010 by Steve Farrell Transport Minister Paul Clark has refused to say he thinks motorcycling is something to be encouraged, but says riders should not reject Labour. Asked if he thought biking should be encouraged, he... Read more ...
New accessories for new XT1200Z Super Tenere released by Yamaha 30 April 2010 by Charlotte Cousins Yamaha has released prices and details of accessories for the new XT1200Z Super Tenere ahead of the launch next week. Save cash on motorcycle products The new Super Tenere adventure bike comes... Read more ...
Jamie Dobb to contest Scottish Six Day Trial 30 April 2010 by Matthew Birt Former world motocross champion Jamie Dobb is to compete in the Scottish Six Day Trial next week to raise money for a cancer charity. Dobb will compete in the famous event with long-time friend John... Read more ...
First Love 29 April 2010 by Tim Horsfield The road drops behind me as I open the throttle and feel the weight of my bike surging away from the intersection, a light crosswind snaps against into my slipstream as I slide through the shady lanes and over the hill I see the twisting roads of Hampshire open up before me. A pale sunlight warms the light chill in the mid-April air as I slip the clutch and downshift to roll over a hill and into a... Read more ...
Donington Park race track re-opening plans 29 April 2010 by Andy Downes Owners of Donington Park have just sent out this statement claiming the track will reopen for racing in August this year. The track has been closed after a disastrous effort to move the Formula One... Read more ...
New Frank Thomas range in this week's MCN 29 April 2010 by Marc Abbott There’s a sizeable range of new kit from British firm Frank Thomas this year, and this week’s MCN shows you the highlights. Save cash on motorcycle clothing Here at MCN we’re stuck on the affordable... Read more ...
New TomTom Urban Rider satnav announced 29 April 2010 by Marc Abbott TomTom's latest motorcycle satnav is claimed to be "glove-friendly, have an intuitive screen and simplified user interface". Save cash on motorcycle satnavs The simple menu has just two buttons... Read more ...
New Blaster jacket from Spyke 29 April 2010 by Marc Abbott The new Spyke Blaster jacket has evolved from the firm’s one-piece suit of the same name. Save cash on motorcycle jackets It made from cowhide, and features CE-approved shoulder and elbow armour,... Read more ...
Battle of the Brands - Arizona Mile May 1st 29 April 2010 by Ped Baker No less than eight different brands of twin cylinder motorcycle will be competing in this weekends Grand National Championship Flat track race at the Yavapai Downs in Prescott, Arizona. Run on a... Read more ...
New Haynes manual for Triumph 675s 29 April 2010 by Marc Abbott Haynes have just released their latest manual, for the Triumph Daytona 675 and Street Triple. It covers the Daytona models from 2006 to 2010, Street Triple from 2007 to 2010 and Street Triple R from... Read more ...
Where to watch at Silverstone 28 April 2010 by MCN MCN’s Senior Road Tester has just returned from riding the full circuit at Silverstone and came back raving about the freshly revamped Northamptonshire track. He said: “The best seats in the house for... Read more ...
'Distressed' Harley Road King Custom 28 April 2010 by Ped Baker Distressing chrome and paintwork has been popular in the custom car world for some time but this is the first time we've seen it applied to a Bagger Harley. Chris from Fox Custom Paint and Ric Greene... Read more ...
Getting hitched at Gretna Green with MCN 27 April 2010 by pierro6 Here's a pic of me and my lovely wife having a quick read of MCN after riding through to Gretna Green and getting hitched in our leathers! Read more ...
Free Rukka kit with new Yamahas 27 April 2010 by Marc Abbott Infinity Motorcycles are giving away a Rukka Armax suit worth over £1500 with every new Yamaha FJR1300A purchased from them. Save £££s on motorcycle clothing Fully CE-approved and with a 5-year... Read more ...
Five Desmosedici RRs up for grabs on MCN Bikemart 27 April 2010 by Phil West A mouth-watering FIVE examples of Ducati’s fabulously exotic, ultra-exclusive Desmosedici RR MotoGP replica are for sale in MCN Bikemart this week. The V4 machines, which are faithful, road-going,... Read more ...
New screen and luggage for Vespa GTS 27 April 2010 by Marc Abbott Vespa has just released details of a new, extra tall windscreen and 42-litre topbox for its GTS 300 Super scooter. Save cash on motorcycle products The vinyl screen is 4mm thick, features... Read more ...
New MCN April 28: Brits rule the world 27 April 2010 by Liam Marsden In this week's issue of MCN, on sale April 28, we test the new Ducati Multistrada against the BMW R1200GS, KTM 990 SMT and Triumph Tiger. Police: '1000s of bikers are riding death trap... Read more ...
Michael Rutter at Riders, Bridgwater 26 April 2010 by Peter james My Granddaughter Alysia Ellis meeting Michael Rutter at Riders in Bridgwater at a recent open day. Read more ...
New Yoshimura exhaust for KTM Superduke 26 April 2010 by Marc Abbott Yoshimura’s new twin RS-3C slip-ons are the first exhaust to come out of the legendary tuning firm for a KTM road bike. Improvement in power over stock is claimed to be 2.52bhp (up to 109.85bhp from... Read more ...
Ducati is only bike firm at Beijing show 26 April 2010 by Charlotte Cousins Ducati is the only motorcycle firm to have been given space at the Beijing exhibition, adding to the manufacturer’s interest in the Chinese market. The Beijing automotive show is very car-dedicated... Read more ...
Exhausts and pressure gauges to be won with Michelin 26 April 2010 by Charlotte Cousins Michelin is offering the chance to win a digital pressure gauge and an Akrapovic exhaust if you buy a pair of Michelin Power Pure motorcycle tyres. Save cash on motorcycle tyres Motorcyclists buying... Read more ...
‘Ringers’ in dealers’ showrooms 25 April 2010 by Steve Farrell Hundreds of dealers are unwittingly accepting stolen bikes in part-exchange for new machines, police say. The dealers, including franchises for major manufacturers, have become so keen to secure... Read more ...
The £800,000 speed camera cock-up 25 April 2010 by Steve Farrell High-tech new speed cameras on one of the country’s most popular bike routes are useless due to an apparent oversight. The new cameras are aimed at catching motorcyclists on the A537 Cat and Fiddle... Read more ...
‘Bikers are orphan-makers’ MP in ‘cynical U-turn’ 25 April 2010 by Steve Farrell A Labour MP who called motorcyclists “widow-makers and orphan-makers” has been accused of a “cynical” bid to diffuse the scandal to protect votes. Four weeks ago Barry Sheerman said 650 people died a... Read more ...
Perfect tents for motorcycling touring 25 April 2010 Here at MCN we're planning a feature on the best tents for touring, from £50 to £610! Here's a video showing just how easy it is to erect (quiet at the back!) the more pricy option, the Hilliberg Nallo. Keep a look-out for a large range of biker-friendly camping kit in a future issue of MCN Read more ...