2011

Year: 2011

Month: ALL

An excellent Xmas gift

23 February 2011 by Ian Winward

Here are a couple of pictures of me enjoying one of my Xmas presents from the missus – an Oulton Park Hottrax track day. Teetering round a couple of the bends in the wet, slippy conditions on my 2006...

Fund cameras or not? You decide

22 February 2011 by Steve Farrell

From April, first-time speeders caught going up to 16mph over the limit will be offered £100 ‘speed awareness courses’ instead of three points and a £60. A third of the course fee will go to funding...

Bikes on TV: February 23 - March 1

22 February 2011 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 February 23: BMW K1600GT first ride

22 February 2011 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale February 23, we test the all-new six-cylinder BMW K1600GT and K1600GTL in South Africa. Also in this week’s MCN, a free WSB season guide, we test the new Triumph...

Dream bike

21 February 2011 by frampy35

My missus spotted her dream bike at the MCN Show.

Meeting Randy Mamola

21 February 2011 by frampy35

My kids with Randy Mamola at The MCN Show 2011

2011 Honda CBR600F to cost just £7055!

21 February 2011 by Phil West

In one of the most refreshing and exciting bits of new bike pricing news for ages, Honda UK has just revealed that its imminent CBR600F will cost a seemingly very reasonable £7055. That makes the new...

“Ducati of the sea” unveiled

21 February 2011 by Dan Aspel

This Ducati-branded powerboat was unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show on Friday. The “Cigarette Racing 42X Ducati Edition” offers 2,200 horsepower from a pair of staggered 1,100hp Mercury...

Honda announces 2012 Goldwing upgrades

21 February 2011 by Dan Aspel

Honda has announced a series of upgrades for the 2012 GL1800 Goldwing, with updated GPS systems, storage space, bodywork and speaker sets topping the list. The GPS system will be accessible online,...

Trackdays get transponders

21 February 2011

Trackday company Focused Events will have ‘Chrono Days’ this year, where each rider carries a transponder to allow organisers to put people in the right groups. Focused Events have assessed the...

Tiny fan

20 February 2011 by hedge32

My Grandpa Hedgy was pleased I arrived two weeks early. We can watch the 2011 WSB Championship! Stephen Melia, age 14 Days.

Little happy motorcyclist story

19 February 2011 by Anonymous

The motorcycle is one of my passions and this video is a beatiful story with out a doubt.

Best of bikemart: Modern classics up for grabs this week

18 February 2011 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...

Video: 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 vs used 1000s

18 February 2011 by MCN

Suzuki’s latest 600 is so sharp we wondered how it would measure up against a superbike from just a few years ago – say, from 2003 when Neil Hodgson was WSB champion. So we asked Hodgson himself to...

Picture gallery: Triumph Daytona 675R

18 February 2011 by MCN

This week saw the launch of the new Triumph Daytona 675R at Portimao, Portugal. The 675R is updated from the standard 675 with Ohlins supension and Brembo brakes. Here’s some of Trev’s thoughts on the...

Neil Hodgson: MCN road tester!

18 February 2011 by MCN

MCN has new addition to the road test team – none other than ex WSB champion Neil Hodgson! Neil Hodgson won the BSB championship in 2000 onboard a GSE Ducati, before moving to WSB and winning the...

The future of Frank Thomas

18 February 2011 by Marc Abbott

It’s been revealed today that the stock and brands of the Thomas Sports Group – which includes popular biking kit brand Frank Thomas – has been bought by J&S Accessories. The sale, which was...

Tory Councillor exposed as Outlaws member

18 February 2011 by Steve Farrell

A Tory councillor has been exposed as member of the notorious Outlaws Motorcycle Club. Jim Mason, cabinet member on Tewkesbury Council and a former mayor, is allegedly a full-patch member of the...

First ride preview: MV Agusta Brutale

18 February 2011 by Andy Downes

This is the new entry-level MV Agusta Brutale which, despite lashings of Italian flair and 130bhp performance, costs the same as a Yamaha FZ1 at £9999. The bike is a smaller, cheaper version of the...

New Buell 1190RS superbike – first look

18 February 2011 by Michael Neeves

Erik Buell Racing has finally given us a complete look at the new 1190RS sportsbike which will be shown in public this weekend in America. The bike promises to be the first new road-legal machine...

BMW K1600GT - first ride impressions

18 February 2011 by MCN

MCN Editor Marc Potter is at the world launch of the new BMW K1600GT. The new six cylinder 160.5bhp engine certainly seems to have impressed Potter this morning following 100km of mixed riding.

Beach enduro in the Dominican

17 February 2011 by spxr650

I had a mid-winter break riding enduro bikes in the Dominican jungles and beaches on the Coconut Coast.

Husqvarna SMR511 coming to dealers this month

17 February 2011 by Liam Marsden

Husqvarna’s new road-going supermoto, the SMR511 will arrive in Husqvarna dealers this month. The SMR511 is powered by a 480cc single-cylinder engine and weighs 118kg. Up front the Husqvarna has...

MCN Fantasy Road Race: just nine days to go!

17 February 2011 by MCN

There are just two tantalising weeks to go before the 2011 racing season kicks off in Phillip Island, and that means there’s just a nine days left to pick your Fantasy Road Race team! Enter here The...

‘Last stand in bike parking battle’

17 February 2011 by Steve Farrell

Motorcyclists have one chance left in the battle to save free bike parking in towns and cities across the country, campaigners say. Unless daily bike parking charges can be defeated in court on...

Triumph Daytona 675R – first ride!

17 February 2011 by MCN

MCN’s Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin is currently at Portimao in Portugal getting a first taste of Triumph’s new uprated, Ohlins and Brembo-equipped Daytona 675R, here’s what he has to say: “I’ve...

Destination dealer: Lloyd Cooper Motorcycles online

17 February 2011 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION You can buy bikes, accessories and kit from long-established motorcycle dealer Lloyd Cooper without leaving the comfort of your living room. Just visit...

First ride preview: BMW K1600GT and K1600GTL

17 February 2011 by Marc Potter

We’re at the world press launch of the new BMW K1600GT and it’s even bigger K1600GTL touring brother in South Africa. Over the next two days we’ll be testing the new 160.5bhp in-line six cylinder BMW...

New Buell roadster – first look

17 February 2011 by Michael Neeves

Erik Buell Racing has released another teaser picture of what we believe to be its new 1190RS sportsbike. It promises to be the first new road-legal machine produced by the legendary designer, Erik...

KTM stops illegal imports

17 February 2011 by John Westlake

KTM has announced it has shut down the lucrative trade in illegally imported KTMs. The bikes, believed to be new off-roaders imported from the USA, had not been correctly assembled prior to sale or...

Speeding biker fingered

16 February 2011 by Steve Farrell

A motorcyclist has been fined after giving a speed camera the finger because his mates said he wouldn’t get caught. Paul Collins, 26, was caught when police recognised him on the same road. The case...

Video: new RST Tractech suit

16 February 2011 by Marc Abbott

This week’s MCN has the latest kit for sports riding from British firm RST. Save £££s on motorcycle leathers Here’s a video to give you an idea of what goes in to their all-new, £379.99 RST Tractech one-piece race suit. More info: www.rst-moto.com

Suzuki launch massive competition

16 February 2011 by John Westlake

Visitors to Suzuki dealerships between now and May 15 could get more than they bargained for – Suzuki has launched a new competition with a prize per week. There are thousands of pounds worth of...

WSB – sponsor livery or not? What do you think?

16 February 2011 by Phil West

With the news that Yamaha’s factory World Superbike team will this year, because of the lack of a title sponsor, run in Yamaha corporate colours, an interesting situation has arisen. Namely this year,...

Video: Avoiding idiots

16 February 2011 by Dan Aspel

Ever felt like you’re the only sane person on the road? “Avoiding idiots” – a YouTube video shot by Dubliner Rob Brannigan on his daily commute through the city – highlights some of the dangers faced...

Peterborough gets new Kawasaki dealership

15 February 2011

A new official Kawasaki dealership is set to open in Peterborough on March 1, 2011, located at Wheels Motorcycles (Formerly Taz Motorcycles and Stamford Superbikes). The full Kawasaki range will be...