June

Year: 2010

Month: June

KTM SX-F 350 Classic Livery

30 June 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my idea for a special series KTM SX-F in classic livery.

MCN has joined forces with bike insurance broker Devitt to uncover the UK’s best biking destinations. We want to build a map of the UK’s top bike spots: the twistiest roads, friendliest dealers, best...

Will GT tyres suit a Bandit 1250S?

30 June 2010 by MCN

Q. I’m about to replace the Bridgestone 023s on my 59-reg Bandit 1250S with another set of 023s as they suit me fine. Save cash on motorcycle tyres I do 5-6000 miles a year and I wondered whether I...

Funky new French riding boots

30 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

New boots from French firm Vitesse are a bit different from the normal fare. Save £££s on motorcycle boots They range from £125-£167 and as well as looking pretty funky also come with a range of...

New R&G kit for the FZ8

30 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

R&G Racing has just released a range of crash protection (and a tail tidy) for the new Yamaha FZ8. All the crash protectors are claimed to be ‘relatively simple to fit’ and do not require any...

Video: Triumph Sprint GT group test

30 June 2010 by MCN

On face value, Triumph’s new Sprint GT is a master-stroke – a significantly updated version of an already good bike. Find a sports tourer for sale But is a face-lift and some panniers enough...

Assen MotoGP

29 June 2010 by valentinosebby

Me and the boys at Assen MotoGP.

Yamaha offer new deal on new R1

29 June 2010 by James Sharpe

Yamaha are enticing new customers by offering two new deals on the new R1. Find a Yamaha R1 for sale MCN’s machine of the year last year is being offered at 0% finance over three years, with a £99...

Recognise this classic trials combo?

29 June 2010 by Dan Aspel

This BSA Victor was campaigned by brothers Ray and Derek Round in the 60s and 70s and, following Ray’s recent death, Derek’s daughter Natalie is trying to re-unite her father with the much-loved...

Bikes on TV: June 30 - July 6

29 June 2010 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time SHED – Discovery Shed DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT – Motors...

New MCN 30 June: Top secret front page story!

29 June 2010 by James Keen

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale June 30, we reveal why world champion Valentino Rossi had to leave Yamaha to sign a deal with Ducati. We reveal details on the new Aprilia RSV4 Tuono, ride some...

New Ducati Diavel spotted testing on the road

29 June 2010 by Andy Downes

Ducati’s new Mega-Monster musclebike and rival to the Yamaha V-Max has been spotted testing on the roads around the Bologna factory. The pictures were grabbed as two bikes were testing on the road...

Metzeler Roadtec Interact Z8: first MCN test

29 June 2010 by MCN

Our man recently headed out to the back roads of Sicily for the launch of Metzeler’s new sports-touring tyre, the Roadtec Interact Z8. Here are his test notes… Save cash on motorcycle tyres Name:...

Arrow exhausts for Yamaha FZ8

29 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

Arrow has just released several slip-on exhausts for Yamaha’s new FZ8 and Fazer 8. The range includes the Race-Tech, Pro-Racing and Works exhausts. Save £££s on motorcycle exhausts They’re all...

What price should the new ER-4f be in the UK?

28 June 2010 by John Westlake

Kawasaki have announced that the new Ninja 400R (or ER-4f in English) will be sold in Canada at $7499 (£4800), but have not confirmed whether it will be coming to the UK. New 400cc Kawasaki...

New chain promises more power

28 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new DID ZVM-X chain, designed for high-capacity sports bikes, is claimed to take drive chain performance and rigidity to new levels, improving power delivery and longevity. Save £££s on...

Shower-proof your riding

28 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

The Weise Rainmeister one-piece oversuit is claimed to be strong, light, portable and completely waterproof, while a mesh inner makes it easy to get in and out of. Save cash on motorcycle...

“Ducati – The Story” released on DVD

28 June 2010 by Andy Downes

Ducati is launching a new DVD detailing the history of the famous Italian brand throughout its 81 year history and featuring rare footage, interviews and pictures. This is what Ducati is saying about...

Day of Champions, Silverstone

27 June 2010 by tony perrill

I won the bid for a paddock pass to touch and spend time with Valentino Rossi’s bike. I also got a tour of the pit box and sat in Vale’s 46 chair. I also got to help out with the auction – it was...

Ben meets Bradley Smith

26 June 2010 by benbrad

Ben and Bradley Smith loving the GP atmosphere. Hopefully in a few years my Ben will be lapping me!

De-stressing at work

25 June 2010 by dogwood1963

Finding time to read the paper that matter. At work waiting for a shout at Warkworth Castle, Northumberland

Riders for Health launches two Fiat Yamaha rider auctions

25 June 2010 by Andy Downes

Riders for Health is giving people the chance to get their hands on two pieces of racing history by auctioning a signed Valentino Rossi t-shirt and Jorge Lorenzo’s Dainese jacket and online. Valentino...

Kawasaki tour of the Loire Valley announced

25 June 2010 by James Sharpe

Kawasaki, in conjunction with motorcycle event organisers Focused Events, have announced the date for the next French motorcycle tour. The tour of the Loire Valley will take place on the weekend of...

Video: New Aprilia RSV4 Tuono spotted on track again

25 June 2010 by Andy Downes

Aprilia’s new RSV4 Tuono naked bike has been spotted in almost finished trim at Mugello in Italy – four months before it will be seen at the Milan motorcycle show. Find an Aprilia Tuono for sale MCN...

Attention! Triumph Speed Triple!

25 June 2010 by Dan Aspel

This mean, green Speed Triple is being offered in even meaner still trim at no extra cost, at Triumph dealer Jack Lilley. The army-style, matt khaki paint job is an official Triumph – but very limited...

Budget must not impact on road safety, say IAM

25 June 2010 by James Sharpe

The Institute for Advanced Motorists is urging the government to continue spending on road safety measures, and warn that anticipated cuts in the Budget must not compromise the reductions of people...

‘Rapid response’ team fill pothole after 7 years

25 June 2010 by James Sharpe

Wellington Town Council in Shropshire has filled a pothole, after seven years of complaints. A ‘rapid response team’ arrived to fix the 2 ½ ft wide pothole, which had been there so long grass had...

Shinya Kimura video: Building bikes from the soul

25 June 2010 by Ped Baker

Legendary Japanese bike builder Shinya Kimura has just released this incredibly beautiful and emotive video about his passion for bike building. Shot in and around his Chabott Engineering workshop in California, Shinya tells the story of his background and reveals the creative methods he uses to build his one-off creations. Owners of Kimura built bikes include Hollywood actor Brad Pitt.

Bulldog Bash organisers welcome ‘sensible’ policing

25 June 2010 by James Sharpe

The organisers of the 2010 Bulldog Bash have welcomed moves by police to end the stop and search operations that were present at the last two events. For the 2008 and 2009 events there was a network...

Video: MCN to race in the XR1200 Trophy this weekend

25 June 2010 by MCN

MCN Senior road tester Adam Child will be joining the like of former GP riders Jeremy McWilliams and Sean Emmett in the Henderson Harley-Davidson XR1200 Trophy this weekend at Mallory Park. Mallory...

Ride Hondas off-road in Morocco

25 June 2010 by Dan Aspel

Honda has launched a series of ‘off-road experience’ holidays in Morocco, with the first tour due to take place at the start of September. Run by Redtread, who already organise Honda’s off-road...

Video: Honda vs the Volcano

25 June 2010 by MCN

It took HMS Albion 30 hours to repatriate stranded Brits from Spain when the ash cloud descended a few weeks ago. So MCN’s sister magazine CAR set out to see if they could make it in less time – using...

Battery charging made simple

25 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

This step-by-step guide from Oxford Products shows the features of their new Oximiser 900 battery charger. Save £££s on motorcycle products Seems to us that it’s so easy to use, even a child could operate it (although we don’t recommend you let your little ones near battery terminals and mains electricity, obviously). And the beauty of this video is that you don’t even need the sound on to...

June

KTM SX-F 350 Classic Livery

Win a £2500 biking holiday!

Will GT tyres suit a Bandit 1250S?

Funky new French riding boots

New R&G kit for the FZ8

Video: Triumph Sprint GT group test

Assen MotoGP

Yamaha offer new deal on new R1

Recognise this classic trials combo?

Bikes on TV: June 30 - July 6

New MCN 30 June: Top secret front page story!

New Ducati Diavel spotted testing on the road

Metzeler Roadtec Interact Z8: first MCN test

Arrow exhausts for Yamaha FZ8

What price should the new ER-4f be in the UK?

New chain promises more power

Shower-proof your riding

“Ducati – The Story” released on DVD

Day of Champions, Silverstone

Ben meets Bradley Smith

De-stressing at work

Riders for Health launches two Fiat Yamaha rider auctions

Kawasaki tour of the Loire Valley announced

Video: New Aprilia RSV4 Tuono spotted on track again

Attention! Triumph Speed Triple!

Budget must not impact on road safety, say IAM

‘Rapid response’ team fill pothole after 7 years

Shinya Kimura video: Building bikes from the soul

Bulldog Bash organisers welcome ‘sensible’ policing

Video: MCN to race in the XR1200 Trophy this weekend

Ride Hondas off-road in Morocco

Video: Honda vs the Volcano

Battery charging made simple

Cool new Diesel Mowie helmets

Park your bike on a squirrel!

Best of bikemart: Modern classics up for grabs this week