Bike News (February 2010)

MotoCzysz aims to swallow the competition (Agni, Mavizen) in one bite - overpowering the former and undercutting the latter with a proprietary motor/controller/battery/chassis system (though you don't...

A road in Cambridgeshire with 200 slippery manhole cover per mile has been branded “fantastically dangerous” for motorcyclists by a councillor. The main road through Cambourne, a new village, is...

Red Dwarf star Danny John-Jules sets off on Saturday to ride 7000 miles round the Mediterranean in just 15 days in aid of Sport Relief. You can follow his progress, along with telly-producer and...

This Easylifter hydraulic bike lift system does away with the need for a ramp. Save cash on motorcycle products You simply push your bike on, then a single pump action raises the bike to its safe...

The new TTO range of meters are available in three different models, a Tach-Hour (£30), Hourmeter (£25) and a Temperature gauge (£38-£44). These single-function units work on any petrol engine, but...

Arrow have launched a new range of 'Dark Line' aluminium exhausts. We reckon the black sleeves and dark badge are decidedly tasteful. Save £££s on motorcycle exhausts They're available for countless...

Manufactured by Skidmarx in the UK, this new double bubble screen fits both the R and Factory RSV4s and costs £49.95 in a choice of clear, light or dark tints. Save cash on motorcycle parts A range...

2009 electric TT winners Agni Motors are in bullish mood after confirming their entry into all three TTXGP championships, claiming big-money rivals from Mission, MotoCzysz and Brammo last year “looked...

Agni Motors has confirmed that they will enter all three regional TTXGP championships. Based in Finchley, London, with its now famous motors made in India, Agni team boss Arvind Rabadia is delighted...

Believe it or not, the legendary 80s TV show Streethawk has never had a DVD release. Save £££s on motorcycle DVDs That's about to change, with a UK release of the whole series on March 22. Stay tuned...

Drivers are being encouraged to see motorcyclists as individuals in a new government ad aimed at making them more likely to notice us.  The TV ad will show riders with neon signs on their backs...

We've been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 9,000 motorcycles for sale.     Read more modern classics news and...

The Prime Minister has demanded answers from the Transport Minister over the drastic fall in new riders taking the motorcycle test. Gordon Brown was put on the spot during Prime Minister’s Question...

There's not long left to enter your team into the free-to-enter 2010 MCN Fantasy Road Race competition in association with MCE Insurance. CLICK HERE to enter now! All teams must be entered...

Ray spending quiet time in Libya. Keep your passport in your pocket - while I was there my four mates and thirteen others had their passports stolen. Great place but no booze.

Lightech have announced their latest crash protection for the Fireblade – this frame protector based on a sandwich structure fitted with a system of shells, which the firm says helps reduce lateral...

This new Iro one-piece suit from Bering costs £430.99 and is aimed squarely at people buying their first one-piece. Save £££s on motorcycle clothing It's stylish, subtle, mainly black and features...

The new Suzuki GSX1250SA sports tourer and Honda's super naked CB1000R both gain power and lose weight as a result of Yoshimura's slip-on cans. Save cash on motorcycle exhausts The GSX slip-on,...

Pyramid Plastics have just released details of three new 'Fenda Extendas', designed to keep road mess off your Aprilia Pegaso Strada, Shiver and Mana road bikes. Save £££s on motorcycle products The...

Here's Leon Haslam's new Arai helmet, that he'll be wearing at this weekend's opening WSB race at Phillip Island, Australia. Save cash on motorcycle helmets Gone is the angel/devil design, in is this...

Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather can be easily applied to wet or dry leather footwear using the sponge applicator or rubbed in by hand.  Save £££s on motorcycle products It's available from...

The Swedish Electric Racing Team (SERT) have confirmed that they will be taking part in the 2010 TT Zero for Clean Emissions Electric Motorcycles as part of the Isle of Man TT Races. The team has been...

This café racer version of Triumph’s Thunderbird 1600 has been put together in Sweden. Assembled by Sivert Raask, of rear-sets and accessories specialists, Raask, it features a new tank, seat,...

In this week's issue of MCN, on sale February 24, we have an exclusive test of the new, unfinished Norton Cafe Racer. Eight MCN readers test the Hona VFR1200F over 1600 miles. Also in this...

An MCN reader racked up £1680 in fines in four days because he didn’t realise only some of London’s bus lanes are open to motorcyclists. By the time Chris Ardern realised his mistake, he’d already...

Jen enjoying some light reading in Iceland.

Jamie and Jade said just because the weather's bad and Dad can't get out doesn't mean we can`t enjoy his new bike!

Motorcyclists reinsuring their bikes for spring should prepare for sharp premium increases after record-breaking annual hikes of 20% for cars. Get motorcycle insurance quotes from lots of providers...

Fifty thousand fewer riders took their test in the last eight months of 2009 than in the same period the previous year. The figure signals there has been no recovery from the impact of a new test...

Check this out – Carlos Checa’s new X-Lite X-802 lid. You’ll see it in action later this month, and you’ll be able to buy it from April. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets or now, here’s what Carlos...

British Superbike title contender James Ellison has chosen Knox Hand Armour to help his bid for the 2010 crown.  Save cash on motorcycle gloves The 29-year-old Cumbrian has used Knox back...

The FIM is offering teams €1000 (£875) per rider per race and free entry for any team willing to enter its TTXGP-rivalling e-Power series. The ‘participation allowance’ will go to the first sixteen...

Shaw Harley-Davidson in East Sussex has opened its new Speed and Custom shop for owners looking to modify their Hogs. Harley-Davidson's for sale The Lewes-based Harley main dealer says it's looking...