2013

Year: 2013

Month: ALL

New Yamaha XV950 first ride

22 July 2013 by MCN

Yamaha’s new XV950 ‘performance bobber’ – or Harley Sportster rival to you and us – has just been put through its paces in Los Angeles, California, by MCN’s Andy Davidson. These are his first...

Motus shows off finished bike at Laguna Seca MotoGP

22 July 2013 by Andy Downes

American manufacturer Motus has shown the final production version of the 1650cc V4 sports touring Motus MST which is scheduled to go on sale in Autumn this year; a delay over the initial aim of...

New patents show that Honda is developing a new low-cost, high-spec naked bike around its venerable – but legendary – VFR800 V4 engine. The bike’s overall design is hinted at in an innocuous-sounding...

Goodwood Festival of Speed

22 July 2013 by CJMPhoto

It doesn’t seem a week ago that the Goodwood Festival of Speed was drawing to a close. After three days of varied activity, with riders from across the globe and sectors. I am always pleased to see...

The Great Escape 50th anniversary

21 July 2013 by Dr.Christian Riml

I’d like to inform your readers about the new book by Helma Tuerk concerning the 50 years anniversary of the release of McQueen’s film “The Great Escape” containing original private photos of the...

Staff Blog: Bolt from the blue proves electrifying

19 July 2013 by Richard Newland

I’ve been thinking recently that I might be the worst sort of motorcyclist there is. A hypocritical one. One who is nervous of letting his kids ride motorbikes. When I was growing up the desire to...

DTM replica BM scoots launched in Germany

19 July 2013 by Hannah Rundle

BMW’s standard C600 sports scooter not racy enough for you? Then how about these two new limited edition versions inspired by the German Touring Car (DTM) race series? The matte black ‘Spengler...

Kevin's Last Lap

19 July 2013 by MCN Staff

Kevin Ash was first and foremost a family man who adored his three daughters and wife, but he also happened to have a job he loved, as a motorcycle journalist. Having written for MCN for twenty years...

Triumph supports Thankful Villages Run

19 July 2013 by Hannah Rundle

Triumph is encouraging riders to join the Thankful Villages Run, a nine-day charity ride over 2500 miles to all 51 UK villages that were fortunate enough to have all their soldiers return home alive...

Win a VIP WorldSuperbikes weekend at Silverstone!

19 July 2013 by MCN Staff

MOTOCARD.com are offering you the chance of winning an incredible weekend watching Superbikes in Silverstone whilst being treated to some very special moments along the way, including: – 2 complete...

Aprilia Tuono owners needed

19 July 2013 by MCN

MCN are looking for owners of all three models of the Aprilia Tuono. If you own an original Tuono, the twin-pipe second generation or the latest V4 Tuono then get in touch using the information...

Staff Blog: I Love Wednesdays.....

18 July 2013 by Alison Silcox

The lads in the office are bored stiff of hearing me say it but I’m going to say it again, I don’t work Wednesdays and what better way to spend the day than riding the Yamaha Fazer8. Along with a...

MCN Fantasy Road Race hots up

17 July 2013 by MCN

MCN’s Fantasy Road Race competition run in association with RAC Insurance is in full swing with competition for the coveted star price of a new Honda CB500X, CB500F or CBR500R hotting up. With the...

Which of our game changing sports bikes would you buy?

17 July 2013 by MCN

This week’s MCN features the litre-class bikes that have defined the modern sportsbike. Which would you most like in your garage? pollcomment

Video: How to use a paddock stand

17 July 2013 by MCN

We regularly get people asking us for help and advice on bikes and bike maintenance. This is a continuing series of ‘how to’ videos.

Goodwood greats

16 July 2013 by James Hagon

This was my second trip to Goodwood, along with my car-loving mates, and this time I was determined to see more of the bikes. Boy oh boy was I in for a treat! Standing amongst the mouth-watering array...

New MCN July 17: Game Changers

16 July 2013 by MCN

In this week’s MCN: Sports Bike Special 12 pages packed with bikes that defined a generation! Featuring: 1998 YZF-R1, 2001 GSX-R1000 K1, 2004 ZX-10R, 2005 GSX-R K5, 2008 Fireblade, 2009 R1, 2010...

July 17 Bikes on the Box

16 July 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) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT – Motors TV CH4 – Channel 4 CH5 – Channel Five BBC BBCi – BBC Interactive ESPN – ESPN Classic Channel ITV DST – Discovery Turbo SHED – Discovery Shed SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2, 3 or Extra) WEDNESDAY 17...

Goodwood Festival of Speed Gallery

15 July 2013 by MCN

With the Goodwood Festival of Speed now one of the biggest motorsports events in the UK calendar, MCN has a full team there all weekend. Check out some of the things they saw, people they met, and...

Staff Blog: The Mirror Cracked!!

15 July 2013 by Alison Silcox

Riding out of the work car park the other night I glanced at my mirrors, as I always do, before heading out on the main road to make sure they are in the right position. How gutting to see the left...

VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes returns to Mallory Park

12 July 2013 by MCN

Europe’s largest motorcycle festival takes place this weekend at Mallory Park with a superstar line up. The Past Masters and Star Riders Events will see 1987 500cc GP World Champion Wayne Gardner ride...

Staff Blog: Back from Bavaria

12 July 2013 by Steve Hunt

That’s it. My Garmisch trip is all over. It was a fantastic few days, made all the better by a glorious, bookend of rides through France, Germany and a little bit of Austria. I’ve written a longer...

Used buying guide: BMW GS

12 July 2013 by Jon Urry

What can be said about BMW’s legendary GS that hasn’t already been extensively documented? As well as being the longest running model in modern motorcycling, the GS has formed the backbone of BMW...

TT analysis: Spot the difference

12 July 2013 by Adam Child

Quattro Bournemouth Kawasaki man James Hillier is one of the exciting next generation of TT riders. He has a TT win under his belt and has joined the elite 131mph average club, just missing out on a...

Staff Blog: Hyperstrada on tour video

11 July 2013 by Michael Neeves

In his third video update, Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves takes his Ducati Hyperstrada long term test bike on a trip to Portugal, covering 3600-miles in eight days. See how he got on with the bike...

Circuit of Wales get initial go ahead

10 July 2013 by Michael Guy

The circuit of Wales has received outline planning permission from Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council following a council meeting today. The project team will now commence work on the detailed...

10% off Maxxis tyres for MCN readers

10 July 2013 by MCN

Looking to get new tyres? Then look no further! 2WheelJunkie have the UK’s largest range of Maxxis tyres from commuting to sport and they’re offering MCN readers an exclusive 10% discount on all tyres...

Should Norton build a more affordable Domiracer?

10 July 2013 by MCN

The new Norton Domiracer, unveiled in this week’s MCN, is a limited edition cafe racer from the revived manufacturer with a carbon seat unit and open exhausts. No official price has been stated yet,...

Video: Ron Haslam talks Bridgestone T30s

10 July 2013 by MCN

MCN caught up with racing legend Ron Haslam recently to talk about Bridgestone’s T30 sports touring tyre – the new rubber of choice for the Ron Haslam Race School.

Video: Norton Domiracer revealed!

10 July 2013 by MCN

Stunning Norton Domiracer Revealed Chopped-down styling, open pipes, and carbon seat unit mark this limited edition Norton out as something special.

Video: CCM GP450 Adventure

10 July 2013 by MCN

Bolton’s CCM is on its way back with a vision for an all-new, mid-size adventure bike. But can a 450 single really compete with world-beating giants?

Video: BMW F800GS vs R1200GS and Triumph 800XC vs 1200 Tiger Explorer

10 July 2013 by MCN

Do you really need anything bigger than the new F800GS from BMW? Is there any need for the larger R1200GS? And by the same token, why would you go for Triumph’s larger 1200 Tiger Explorer when its 800...

Triumph’s Harley-Davidson clone war

10 July 2013 by MCN

Do not adjust your eyes…these two bikes are new Triumph cruisers, not Harley-Davidsons; one of which will be launched shortly as a rival to the Harley-Davidson Road King, the other has been disguised...

Goodwood Action Sports arena lineup announced

09 July 2013

With the Goodwood Festival of Speed just around the corner, organisers have unveiled the lineup for one of the highlights of the weekend – the Goodwood Action Sports arena. The arena will highlight...

Hypersport owners needed!

09 July 2013 by MCN

MCN are looking for owners of hypersports bikes for an upcoming test. Specifically we’re looking for owners of the Kawasaki ZX-12R (2000-2006), Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird (1997-2003), and Suzuki...

New MV Agusta Brutale 1090 Corsa revealed

09 July 2013 by Andy Downes

MV Agusta has released information and a single image of the most expensive Brutale currently on sale with the new Corsa 1090 model which will cost a wallet-destroying £18,000. The Corsa model is...