2013

Year: 2013

Month: ALL

Staff Blog: Bavaria and back on the Beemer

19 June 2013 by Steve Hunt

The BMW F800GT is a tourer. So far I’ve covered just short of three thousand miles worth of short trips to and from various parts of the country – living out of the panniers for the occasional odd...

Would you buy an MV Agusta F3 800?

19 June 2013

MV have released their new F3 800, billed as the ultimate road bike, combining the light weight and handling of a supersport bike, with the extra oomph of a superbike. But would you buy one?

Staff Blog: I bet it won’t go off-road…

19 June 2013 by Richard Newland

Whether I’m picking up a curry on a Saturday night, filling up with petrol somewhere, or answering calls from readers who are thinking of buying one (or never buying one) – I’m regularly bombarded by...

Who's the greatest current British GP star?

19 June 2013

It’s been a long time since british stars have been shining so brightly in MotoGP. Cal Crutchlow is the hot property at the minute, with factory teams fighting over him, Bradley Smith is impressing as...

Ten pairs of Goodwood tickets to give away

19 June 2013 by MCN Staff

The Festival of Speed is the largest motoring garden party in the world – No other event combines such a diverse collection of cars & motorbikes with a star-studded line-up of drivers in one...

Win a place on the Chris Walker Race School

18 June 2013 by Andy Davidson

MCN is offering one lucky reader a place on the Chris Walker Race School along with £250 worth of R&G products. The competition is being run in conjunction with R&G and offers a place worth £349 on...

Video: MV Agusta F3 800 first ride

18 June 2013 by MCN

We head to Misano to ride MV Agusta’s new F3 800 to see if it’s 173kg and 30bph more in the midrange than its 675 brother means it really has the perfect blend of power and handling.

New MCN June 19th: MV F3 800 First Test

18 June 2013 by MCN

In this week’s MCN, out June 19, we have a world-exclusive first test of MV Agusta’s new F3 800. We have spy shots of Triumph’s new Harley-beater cruiser bikes. Also this week: MCN vs TT winner, at...

The view on my ride to work

18 June 2013 by Gareth Pitt-Nash

Sadly I forgot to ride to work on ride to work day – I had some clothes to take for dry cleaning, so it wouldn’t have been practical. I do, mostly, ride to work and thought I would send in the...

Staff Blog: Did You Ride to Work Today?

17 June 2013 by Alison Silcox

It’s Ride to Work Day today and after my early morning ride to the office here’s the photo of my Yamaha Fazer8 in the car park at MCN Towers! As you can see there’s only me and a couple...

Staff Blog: It’s a Family Affair!!

17 June 2013 by Alison Silcox

After four and a half long years my other half and I went for our first ride out together over the weekend. Mark was involved in a start-line crash at Brands Hatch when racing his Suzuki SV650 in the...

Video: Ducati Hyperstrada first ride

14 June 2013 by Michael Neeves

MCN road tester Michael Neeves gives us a look at his first ride on the new Ducati Hyperstrada – his long term test bike for 2013.

Staff Blog: Sorry for the lack of updates!

14 June 2013 by Simon Patterson

I’m afraid I’m not really blogging this week; I’m more apologising for the lack of blogs so far! I haven’t done any riding on my R125 since my *ahem* off last month, as firstly the bike was away with...

Staff Blog: Black Bikes...

14 June 2013 by Tim Thompson

I love the idea of black bikes. They’re the stealth option. In 2013 black also seems like the sensible choice for a sports bike like the GSX-R750, not so much because it helps you slip unnoticed from...

Michelin v Pirelli

14 June 2013 by Michael Neeves

I’ve spent this week getting to know the new Pirelli Angel GT tyres I fitted on Monday. I’ve been using my bike for commuting to work and the other day I rode the 320-mile round trip down to Ramsgate...

Motorcyclists can join POLITE force

14 June 2013 by Steve Farrell

Motorcyclists have been told they can legally wear a high-visibility vest that resembles police uniform. The yellow bibs have the word ‘polite’ printed on the back in large capital letters, along...

Sorry mate, I didn’t tree you

14 June 2013 by Steve Farrell

No amount of training can prepare us for some hazards of the road, as one riding instructor learned. Barry Briggs had a lucky escape when a tree fell on him as he followed a student. The instructor...

Monster wanted for road test fame and glory!

14 June 2013 by Tim Thompson

MCN’s road test team urgently need a M900 for a photoshoot this coming Tuesday. The bike will be picked up and returned by our professional courier and ridden only briefly for test impressions and...

Finance offer on new GS models

14 June 2013 by MCN Staff

BMW Motorrad UK have launched a special finance offer for its new F700 and F800 GS models. This means that it’s now possible to purhcase the new F700 GS, which updates the F 650 GS with increased...

Bike chooser: Funky 125s

13 June 2013

In the latest Bike Chooser series, MCN have looked at some of the quirkiest 125s on the market. If you are a learner looking for a small bike with a bit of an edge then here is a list of some of our...

Win a prize for the best Ride to Work Day picture!

13 June 2013 by Andy Downes

MCN is offering a free HJC IS-17 Jorge Lorenzo replica helmet worth £180 for the best Ride to Work Day picture sent in to us to celebrate the event happening on Monday June 17. One winner will receive...

Staff blog: In defence of the Burgman, pt 1

13 June 2013 by Steve Farrell

I’m experiencing mild frustration at some of the preconceptions I’ve encountered about the Burgman. If you’ve read my replies to reader comments under my previous blog entries, you may have detected a...

How often do you check your tyre pressures?

12 June 2013 by MCN

Tyre pressures – supposed to be checked regularly… But do we? How often do you check how much air you’ve got in yours?

Kawasaki Z1000 owners needed!

12 June 2013 by MCN

MCN is looking for Kawasaki Z1000 owners for an upcoming feature. We’re specifically looking for owners of: 2003-2006 original pea shooter exhaust model 2007 – 2009 second generation 2010 – current...

Win a Tracker Retrieve system!

12 June 2013 by Andy Davison

Vehicle tracking firm Tracker is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an exclusive MCN competition. Five lucky readers will receive a battery-powered Tracker Retrieve unit with full installation and...

Video: New BMW F800 GS Adventure first ride

12 June 2013 by MCN

The ‘baby’ version of BMW’s ever-popular Adventure bike gets put through it’s paces in deepest Wales. Will it live up to the reputation gained by it’s elder sibling?

Yamaha's new MT-09 850cc triple - love it or hate it?

12 June 2013 by MCN

Yamaha’s new long-promised triple 850cc machine has finally broken cover, and its looks are sure to be as controversial as its powerplant. What’s your take on it? Already pre-ordered one or do you...

Three Sisters charity track day

11 June 2013 by nippiman

I spent a great afternoon at Three Sisters circuit in Wigan on my adapted trike. The event is once a month for charity and this month it was in aid of the blood donor bikes and was attended by local...

You Ask/You Answer: Wet weather confidence

11 June 2013 by MCN

“I really struggle with confidence when riding in the wet. This didn’t used to be a problem because I’d only take the bike out in the dry, but I’m now using my bike to commute on, and every time it...

Trip on despite stolen bike

11 June 2013 by Edward Pearson

Having arranged a four day trip to Belgium my mate had his CBF1000F stolen in Brighton three days before we were due to go. Within three hours he had been offered three bikes to borrow as well as...

So, what now for Guy Martin's TT dreams?

11 June 2013 by MCN

Guy Martin went into his 2013 TT campaign with big hopes, still chasing that sought-after win, but left having barely made an impression, and with a best finish of 4th. So what now for the truck...

Adventure Bike Festival Competition

11 June 2013 by MCN Staff

The Adventure Bike Festival is kicking off its July event by giving two MCN readers a VIP ticket each worth £150. Set in the Welsh forests near Llandovery, the new event is aimed specifically at...

New MCN June 12: McGuinness The Master

11 June 2013 by MCN

In this week’s MCN, out June 12, we have the round-up of TT fortnight, with all the latest news. McGuinness takes maybe his greatest win ever, as the old master proves he’s still fast. Also this week:...

Staff Blog: Please don't kill me

11 June 2013 by Tony Hoare

Well that was the scariest, most bum-puckery, head-duckery moment I’ve had since I got back on a bike in the Spring. Casually riding south on the A1, thinking about whether to make one more overtake...

Best bikes for under £5k: 2003-2012 KTM Adventure

11 June 2013 by MCN

What was it like then? The 950 Adventure has a pedigree other bikes in the class can only dream of. Originally designed to race in the Dakar, the road-going version made it onto the streets in 2003...

Staff Blog: Not so naked now

10 June 2013 by Andy Davidson

I have finally fitted a screen from German firm MRA. The aftermarket plastic is not specifically designed for the Z800 but is a racing screen built for newer, aggressively-styled naked bikes. I fitted...