Bike News (October 2013)

My wife choosing her 30th birthday present!

It's the closest MotoGP title fight since 2006 when Rossi lost out to Hayden at Valencia in a dramatic last-race showdown. Jorge is riding at the very top of his game, and Marc is typically flat out,...

In this week's MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from October 30: - The fight for the 2013 MotoGP title will go to the final round as Lorenzo emerged victorious in Japan - KTM...

Here are two photos taken 18 years apart. In the photos are me, my wife alison, the kids Ryan, Sarah, James and Natalie. Just a different Guzzi.

My two babies playing in the lounge.

Honda VFR400RR NC30 In the late 1990s grey imports were big business and several companies sprang up that specialized in selling these exotic mini-race reps from Japan. As well as looking like far...

Moto2 championship hopeful Scott Redding has been declared fit for this weekend's Moto2 race in Motegi - is he a hero?

KTM's 1290 Super Duke R has finally been released – see the five-page launch report in this week's MCN – so what do you think of 'The Beast' now it's been released?

MCN is on the hunt for owners of the current crop of Triumph Tigers. Specifically we're looking for owners of the Triumph Tiger 800, 800 XC and 1200 Explorer. We'll be using the information to...

In this week's MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from October 23: - The inside story on the all-new BMW R nineT, plus their best bikes from 1923 to now - KTM 1290 Super Duke...

Riders for Health motorcycle charity founder and boss Andrea Coleman has won a Barclays Woman of the Year award for her efforts in bringing healthcare to millions of rural Africans. Coleman founded...

Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 30,000 motorcycles over a potential clutch fault. The recalls affect over 25,000 touring motorcycles and nearly 4,000 Softails and Trikes built between May 3 and...

This immaculate NR750 was the headline sale at the Bonhams auction at the rain-hit Stafford Show at the weekend. The 6000-mile, German registered Honda sold for £57,500 at the event – traditionally...

On June 7 this year a lorry backed into my bike then carried on reversing another six feet, pushing it into a parked car. The bike was left stuck in the grill of the car. The...

Every Suzuki GSX-R including the 600, 750 and 1000cc variants built since 2004 has been officially recalled for modifications to the front brake master cylinder. Suzuki has taken the decision to...

Kawasaki ER-6n Kawasaki’s naked middleweight is a true Marmite bike – some love its quirky looks, others hate them. Whatever your taste there is no denying the ER is an excellent first bike for those...

A year or so ago, Australian Mark Hawwa and his online/riding friends from the Australian Cafe Racers website found a picture of Don Draper - the suave, fictional advertising director from the 1960s...

MCN is preparing a very special story about the Ducati 916. We would like hear from you if you are lucky enough to own a 916. In the first instance, please could you send us a photo of your bike and a...

Yesterday, BMW revealed its new R NineT in Munich. Reactions within our comments to the launch yesterday have been mixed - but what do you think?      

MCN is on the hunt for owners of three of the V-twin superbikes from the early noughties. Specifically we're looking for owners of the Honda SP-1, SP-2 and Aprilia RSV-R Colin Edwards replica. We'll...

In this week's MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from October 16: - The Yamaha MT-09 takes on the Triumph Street Triple, Kawasaki Z800 and MV Agusta Brutale 800 - Triumph 250...

Don’t miss your last chance to win hospitality tickets to the MCE BSB Showdown finale. MCN and MCE Insurance have teamed up to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of weekend tickets to the...

Triumph has unveiled a special edition Bonneville inspired by the last bike off the line at Meriden in 1982, the T140W TSS. The latest special edition Bonneville features a jet black and lunar silver...

MCN is on the hunt for owners of big, hariy-chested retro bikes. Specifically we're looking for owners of the Suzuki GSX1400, Kawasaki ZRX1200/1100 and the Honda CB1300. We'll be using...

Engine protection firm GB Racing needs help to expand the range of engine case guards and anyone who lends their bike for templating can get a free set. The product range extension is part of a...

'Cornering ABS', which allows you to brake hard whilst leant over, is explained in this week's MCN. Is this the ultimate safety aid, or does it just encourage riders to take more risks? pollcomment

With winter fast approaching a choice must be made - continue riding and brave the road salt and cold weather, or tuck your pride and joy away and take the boring but warm car. Which will you...

In this week's MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from October 9: - KTM reveals the new 1290 Super Duke R and we ride the 'bonkers' prototype - New BMW R1200GS Adventure unveiled...

UK Motorcycle Parking app helps you to find motorcycle parking spaces around the UK. Finding a place to park your motorcycle can be a nightmare, especially in London. With this app you can use your...

A five-bike collision at an Oulton Park track day has left one rider dead and two further in critical condition in hospital. The accident happened at the fast Clay Hill bend at the Cheshire track, at...

There's 24 hours until Bike Shed - The Event II. Featuring some of the world's greatest, custom-bike building talent, last time around there were around 35 official exhibited bikes. This time there...

Mallory Park racing circuit has been placed into administration and all future race meetings have been cancelled. The move comes after recent legal action was taken by Hinckley and Bosworth District...

With the debut of the KTM 1290 Super Duke R, the first of this summer's naked nutter bikes has broken free. It's soon to be followed by a new Z1000 from Kawasaki, an update to the original naked...