September

Year: 2010

Month: September

MCN rides the world's best custom

03 September 2010 by MCN

Sussex-based Shaw Harley-Davidson recently won the prestigious Modified Harley class at the Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building, held at the world’s biggest bike rally – Sturgis in...

Top traffic cop warns of speed camera demise

03 September 2010 by Steve Farrell

Britain’s most senior traffic officer has told councils speed cameras face being wound down almost totally and police cannot take over their role. Gwent Chief Constable Mick Giannasi, who speaks for...

Honda VFR1200F owner reviews

03 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

Though plagued by nothing more than moderate praise in road tests, the Honda VFR1200F has gone on to sell well to riders looking for a high quality, long-lasting bike. So are they still in love with...

Best of bikemart: Modern classics up for grabs this week

03 September 2010 by MCN

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 modern classics news and features Here’s just a few of the...

Essex Air Ambulance team countdown to 11th motorcycle run

03 September 2010 by Andy Downes

It’s just over a week until the 11th Essex Air Ambulance motorcycle run on September 12 which is aiming to beat last year’s record-breaking 5000 riders taking part which raised £42,000. All those...

New Fox MX kit in action

03 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Why spend ages flicking through a catalogue to see what’s new when you can sit back and watch some of the world’s best racers and freestylers model Fox’s new racewear range in action?...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live to be the biggest yet

03 September 2010 by MCN

This year’s Carole Nash Motorcycle Live show is set to be the biggest yet with 30 motorcycle manufacturers confirmed for the November show at the NEC in Birmingham. The show was criticised for a lack...

Dainese Gore-Tex gloves and neck warmers for £1!

03 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Dainese’s latest promotion aims to keep you warm and dry this autumnn. Save cash on motorcycle products From September 20 to November 20, anyone buying a Gore-Tex jacket or trousers from any Dainese...

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R race bike unveiled

03 September 2010 by Michael Guy

Kawasaki have given the World superbike paddock a sneak preview of the all new ZX-10R race bike that they will campaign in the series in 2011. Having been a backmarker in the class in recent years,...

New Magura hydraulic clutch conversions

03 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Magura’s range of HYMEC hydraulic clutch kits has expanded to include the 2007-2010 Yamaha FZ6, Suzuki SV650, Kawasaki Z750, Versys and ER-6F. Save £££s on motorcycle products The kit replaces the...

BMW S1000RR owner reviews

03 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

The BMW S1000RR has taken road test and sales charts by storm. But do owners actually like it? Read their full reports in this week’s MCN, out now. What’s good? – Capable of extreme performance...

Honda's £20 giveaway

02 September 2010 by James Capell

Honda is giving away vouchers worth £20 that can be used when you spend £50 or more at official UK dealers before the end of October. The vouchers can be used towards helmets, gloves, heated grips...

2011 Yamaha Stryker unveiled

02 September 2010 by James Capell

This is the new-for-2011 Yamaha Stryker – the firm’s most extreme custom yet, aimed squarely at the Honda Fury. The 1300cc V-twin Stryker is based on the XVS1300 Midnight star, sharing its 1304cc;...

Banker to ride 7,000 miles for the kids

02 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

If city boys, red braces and consumer capitalism make your blood boil then read on, it might just cheer you up… Franco Mancini, a 39-year-old financial adviser, has put his city of London job on hold...

Ducati Multistrada 1200 owner reviews

02 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

With sales of the new Ducati Multistrada outstripping all expectations, MCN thought it was time owners had their say. Is the bike worthy of all the praise? Read this week’s MCN (out now) for the full...

Oxford's launches a topbox

02 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Oxford has launched a hard topbox to compliment its extensive range of soft luggage. Save cash on motorcycle luggage It comes in two sizes – 24 (£39.99) and 44 litres (£54.99) – and is said to...

New Quill exhaust for Benelli Café Racer

02 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

This Evo 2 Road exhaust from Quill is claimed to add an average 10bhp and 6ftlb improvement across the rev range. It has a removable baffle and is made from stainless steel with a carbon outlet. Save...

New affordable RST desert suit

02 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

In keeping with the fashion for desert raid-style adventure touring clobber, RST have unveiled this limited edition ‘sand’ version of their new-for-2010 Pro Series Paragon textile jacket and...

New 'pillow soft' earplugs

02 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Mack’s Pillow Soft earplugs sit over the ear rather than in it, making them a better bet for people who have problems inserting regular foam plugs. Save cash on motorcycle products They come in...

Destination Dealer: Bikers World

02 September 2010 by MCN

MCN Destination Dealers have set themselves apart by constantly striving to improve and enhance their customer service. MCN can say with confidence that they are well worth a visit – whether its for a...

Matrix Streetfighter

02 September 2010 by Anonymous

I was speaking to Neevesy last year about my Ducati Streetfighter when he was testing his. It has gone through some changes since I last spoke to him. Basically I wanted something different so decided...

New Yamaha colours

01 September 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Yamaha has released new colours across the range and made minor tweaks to some models. The ‘highlights’, according to Yamaha are a new linked-brake system on the XVS1300A Midnight Star and XV1900A...

Best look yet at Triumph Tiger 800

01 September 2010 by MCN

It’s the biggest week yet for Triumph fans eagerly anticipating the launch of the firm’s new 800cc adventure bike. Find a used Triumph motorcycle for sale MCN has secured not one, but three crucial insights into the new machine, which will be available in road – and adventure-biased versions and which MCN understands will take the name of its 1050 bigger brother, to become the Triumph Tiger...

World’s best custom on the road!

01 September 2010 by Adam Child

The day this award-winning Harley-Davidson arrived back in the UK, MCN was lucky enough to take the priceless V-twin for a spin on the road. This week’s MCN (out now) reveals all the key details about...

Sidecar expected to fetch £70K

01 September 2010 by James Capell

An historic motorcycle racing outfit which won the GP sidecar world championship twice is expected to reach more than £70,000 at auction later this year. Helmut Fath, the designer, builder and racer...

Video: Mattie Griffin's BMW F800R stunt bike

01 September 2010 by MCN

BMW’s new signing, Mattie Griffin, is one of the rising stars of the stunt world and now finds himself on an unlikely machine: the 87bhp BMW F800R. MCN joined Mattie to find out what makes his bike...

Triumph releases third Adventure bike teaser video

01 September 2010 by Andy Downes

Triumph has released a third online video teaser showing more detail than ever of the new 800cc Adventure bike due for unveiling in just a few weeks. The bike will come in two variants – one with knobbly tyres and more protection for more hardcore off road duties, the other focussed on road use. Triumph is promising good fuel tank range and true off road ability from the inline three-cylinder...

Illegal Italian street-racing ring smashed

01 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

Italian police have closed down an illegal racing ring who routinely reached speeds in excess of 180mph on public roads. Local Carabinieri in Lecce, near the heel of Italy’s boot, seized eight motorcycles and impounded another that was being made race ready. The 12 bikers involved have been charged with membership of a criminal organisation. The races were apparently run as part of a clandestine...

New 2011 Fast Dates WSB pin-up calendar

01 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

The 2011 SBK endorsed Fast Dates WSB and swimsuit model calendar features glorious pictures of the world’s finest race bikes, made even more palatable by their appearance alongside pretty ladies in...