What do you think of Norton? 07 May 2013 by MCN MCN have an exclusive this week on the new Norton TT racer, which they're running two of at this year's event. However, the bike is a prototype only machine, and won't be on the roads any time soon. Read more ...
Bike Shop Star of the month 07 May 2013 by MCN Vote for May’s Bike Shop Star of the month and be in with a chance of winning a pair of BSB tickets. MCN are on the look-out for men and women in the motorcycle trade who have gone that extra mile,... Read more ...
Would you encourage your kids to become motorcyclists? 07 May 2013 by MCN The roads are a dangerous place for a biker these days, with more traffic than ever. So, would you ever let your kids ride a bike? Would you worry about their safety too much? Or do you jsut let them... Read more ...
New MCN May 8th: Norton TT plans revealed 07 May 2013 by MCN In this week's MCN, out May 8th, we reveal Norton's 2013 TT plans. We look at BMW's new 800 GS, and we test Ducati's Hyperstrada. Also this week: Yamaha FJR 1300 old vs new test, all the latest news,... Read more ...
Staff Blog: Roll on summer 07 May 2013 by Michael Neeves If someone told me a few years ago, I’d want a bike with panniers and a centre stand, I’d have thought they were mad. But here I am, about to spend the summer with the 2013 Ducati Hyperstrada – a bike... Read more ...
Into the Ride 06 May 2013 by Edna Palmer My son Andrew is travelling around the world on his 1991 Yamaha Tenera motorcycle. His gearbox broke so for the last six weeks he has been stranded in Temuco whilst he could source out the parts he... Read more ...
What happened to the ES1? 04 May 2013 by Steve Farrell Six years ago, this British design was going to be the future of superbikes. So where is it? The trouble with bold claims is they can come back to haunt you. If you say you’re making the fastest,... Read more ...
Video: How to fit a Pinlock visor insert 03 May 2013 by Tony Hoare MCN's consumer editor Tony Hoare shows you how to easily fit a Pinlock anti-fog insert to your visor. Read more ...
MCN exclusive on new Norton V4 TT racer 03 May 2013 by Andy Downes Norton is putting the finishing touches to the latest V4 race it will contest the 2013 Isle of Man TT in just three weeks with virtually every part of the bike new for this year. The team hope the... Read more ...
Techwatch: Cars v bikes: let’s be grown up about this 03 May 2013 by Damian Harty For acceleration it’s two wheels, but what about braking? Down the pub, we all like to imagine ours is the best. But in a no-holds-barred shoot-out, who gets there? Let’s start at the start. Bikes... Read more ...
Beta Tools release Milwaukee rep toolbox 02 May 2013 by Tony Hoare Italian tool company Beta Tools is sponsoring the Milwaukee Yamaha British Superbike team and has released a limited edition toolbox kit. It’s a replica of the set-up the team wheel onto the... Read more ...
Arai 2013 TT replica revealed 02 May 2013 by Tony Hoare The fourth Arai official TT replica helmet has been unveiled, and it echoes the famous yellow and black colourscheme of TT legend Joey Dunlop. The design is part of Arai’s backing of the TT races and... Read more ...
“I can’t believe I only won one” 02 May 2013 by Mat Oxley Alan Carter was hailed as the next Barry Sheene in the early 1980s. But the young Brit never got the factory bikes he deserved and his career was a tale of unfulfilled promise. He recently returned to... Read more ...
Which race series will you see live this year? 01 May 2013 by MCN After a bit of a false start, racing season is properly upon us! With MotoGP, WSB and BSB in full swing and the road races just around the corner, we want to know - what are you going to see live this... Read more ...
Would you use a helmet / bike camera to record your road riding? 01 May 2013 by MCN There's been a huge surge recently in the number of people recording their daily rides, using bike and helmet cameras to allow them to record what other road users (and themselves) are up to. But it's... Read more ...
Have you found your Holy Grail bike? 01 May 2013 "I’ve owned dozens of bikes and I’ve enjoyed most of them, but I’m yet to find 'the one'. My brother has gone back to the original R1 4XV saying it’s the only bike he’s ever had a 'special connection'... Read more ...
Do you run a new bike in according to the manufacturer's guidelines? 01 May 2013 by MCN Whether or not a bike should be run in is one of the perennial questions of biking, with advice from different people telling you different things. Everything from following the guidelines to the... Read more ...
Industry reaches out to off-roaders 30 April 2013 by Andy Davidson The Motorcycle Industry Association and leading manufacturers are again joining forces to offer a ‘try-out’ day for off-road novices next month. The Motorcycle Off-Road Experience takes place near... Read more ...
Video: Dougie Lampkin visits Red Bull Racing 30 April 2013 by MCN 12-time world trials champion Dougie Lampkin recently visited Red Bull Racing headquarters in Milton Keynes, because when someone gives you the opportunity to use a multi-million pound F1 winning car... Read more ...
New MCN May 1: The Ultimate Superbike Test 30 April 2013 by MCN In this week's MCN, out May 1st, we have the ultimate superbike test, heading to Italy to pit The Ducati Panigale R against its rivals. We have a free 48-page Adventure Bike Yearbook, with all you... Read more ...
Bennetts make statement around modifications policy 29 April 2013 by MCN Our online article posted 25th April, titled: Insurance Tips, Making Modifications to your Bike, gave incorrect details relating to Bennetts' modifications policy. Bennetts have issued the following statement in clarification. In order to meet the needs of even more UK bikers, Bennetts has updated its modifications policy which now permits more modifications as standard than any other... Read more ...
Smaller injury pay-outs for riders 29 April 2013 by MCN Motorcyclists will get smaller pay-outs for injury claims because of new legislation introduced last week, according to a solicitor. Personal injury solicitor Ed Fletcher says compensation will be... Read more ...
Dakar World tour hits the UK 27 April 2013 by Michael Guy Aspiring Dakar competitors rubbed shoulders with race veterans and event organisers at the Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire on Friday at the UK tour of 2014 Dakar. ASO, the organisation that runs... Read more ...
Still time to get your free t-shirt with MCN Compare! 26 April 2013 by MCN There's still time to claim your free retro MCN t-shirt and entry to win £1000 worth of Oxford goodies when you purchase motorcycle insurance from MCN Compare before April 30. Quickly compare prices... Read more ...
10 worst and five best promo videos 26 April 2013 by Steve Farrell 1. Kawasaki Z800 Bystanders gawp at the new Z800 and take photographs in this preposterous video from Kawasaki Australia. It's as though they've found a portal to another universe and not a mass... Read more ...
Focused Events unveil 'uncrashable' BMW F800 25 April 2013 by MCN Trackday specialists Focused Events have unveiled a very special trackday instruction BMW F800, complete with outriggers! The new 'Cornering Techniques System' bike will be used as part of their... Read more ...
Picture gallery: 250cc trailies to Slovakia and back 25 April 2013 by Andy Davidson The trusty 250cc trailie obediently sat at motorcycling's side for years. Ready, resilient, hard-wearing and undemanding, willing to shepherd new riders into the fold or accompany the experienced on... Read more ...
Adventurers unite at HUBB UK 25 April 2013 by Andy Davidson Overlanders website Horizons Unlimited are once again hosting the UK’s premier travel event, the HUBB UK. In its 13th year the popular gathering will take place from May 30 to June 2 at the Donington... Read more ...
Donington Park WSB deal for MCN readers! 25 April 2013 by MCN Donington Park is offering MCN readers a red hot deal on 2013 WSB tickets. Order your weekend or Sunday, May 26 tickets online using the offer code MCNDP13 and you’ll get £10 off each ticket... Read more ...
Warning of motorcycle insurance creeping clauses 24 April 2013 by Gareth Nightingale This is a warning to all motorcycle riders to check their insurance terms carefully. I have been riding and insuring motorcycles for some 35 years now and have always been able to declare the bike as garaged. In the beginning this meant a simple decrease in premium, they trusted you to be sensible and put it in the garage most of the time. A few years ago a clause was introduced that this... Read more ...
Nominate the best place to live! 24 April 2013 by Steve Farrell MCN wants your nominations for the best place in the UK for motorcyclists to live. We'll use your answers in a forthcoming feature. We're interested in places with access to great roads, bike... Read more ...
April 24 - May 7 Bikes on the Box 23 April 2013 by Alison Silcox KEY TO CHANNELS. DRT - Discovery Real Time DSC - Discovery Channel DHD - Discovery Channel HD EXS - Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) -... Read more ...
New MCN April 24: World's Fastest Adventure 23 April 2013 by MCN In this week's MCN, out April 24th, we test the ultimate fast adventure bikes on the Isle of Man TT course We have a Texas GP special on Marc Marquez - MotoGP's youngest ever winner Also this week:... Read more ...
How often do you clean your motorcycle? 22 April 2013 by MCN How often do you clean your motorcycle? pollcomment Read more ...
Would you answer a call while riding? 22 April 2013 by MCN Bluetooth headsets for motorcycles are quick and easy to fit and use, many with voice activation as standard. But would you answer a call whilst riding? pollcomment Read more ...
How do you react to being asked to remove your helmet at a petrol station? 22 April 2013 by MCN It’s cold, fingers are numb, the sun is setting and there’s still twenty frosty miles left before the warmth of home. But first it’s time for petrol: pull up at the station, unhook the nozzle and the... Read more ...