June

Year: 2015

Month: June

What sort of distance is a good ride?

10 June 2015 by MCN

You’ve got a day free for a blast on your bike – what sort of distance do you need to cover to consider it a good ride-out? You’ve got a day free for a blast on your bike – what sort of distance do...

Motorcyclists smash the theory

10 June 2015 by MCN News

Bikers are regularly tarred with the reckless brush, and accused of being somewhere quite low on the evolutionary ladder of road users, but recent research by Carole Nash suggests that – in theory at...

Bike of the Day: EBR 1190RX

10 June 2015 by MCN

EBR rose from the ashes of Buell with the 1190RX, a 185bhp V-twin superbike which the firm hoped would compete with the best Japan and Europe had to offer. The RX has some real bite thanks to the...

Isle of Man police warn of TT closed roads penalties

09 June 2015 by Andy Downes

Isle of Man police have warned TT spectators to observe the closed roads orders or risk imprisonment following the eight week sentence handed out to one offender this week. The sentencing followed a...

New colours for 2015 MV Agusta Brutale

09 June 2015 by Andy Downes

Iconic Italian manufacturer MV Agusta has given the naked Brutale range a makeover for 2015 to include new paintschemes for all models. MV has worked hard in recent years to simplify the Brutale range...

New MCN June 10: Hutchy is back!

09 June 2015 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from June 10: Ian Hutchinson back in business with Supersport TT win Honda RC213V-S on the road BMW S1000XR vs Ducati...

Top Five Short Sports Boots On The MCN Shop

08 June 2015 by MCN Shop

Short boots are growing in popularity with riders who want protection for their feet and ankles without losing the flexibility for walking around easily. They obviously lack the outright protection of...

Ducati superbike owners wanted

08 June 2015 by MCN

We’re on the lookout for readers who own a Ducati 1098, 1198 or 1199 Panigale to be involved with a Ducati superbike test on Wednesday July 1 at Rockingham. You’ll also get the opportunity to ride the...

Another big rise in UK bike sales

05 June 2015 by Andy Downes

Motorcycle and scooter sales in the UK market have shown another big leap in May 2015; up 11.3% year-on-year and a 10.7% increase when compared to May 2014. That 10.7% increase equates to 11,638...

Bike of the Day: Suzuki RG500 Gamma

05 June 2015 by MCN

The Suzuki RG500 Gamma was the Ducati Desmosedici of its day – a GP bike for the road. Powered by a square four two-troke engine, it still handles and goes well even by today’s standards. It’s rare to...

Man of the SIXTY Year Awards

04 June 2015 by MCN

Just 35 men have won the prestigious MCN Man of the Year award, which has been presented every year since 1958. Now, as part of MCN’s 60th anniversary celebrations, it’s your chance to decide who is...

Has Michael Dunlop made the right decision in dumping Yamaha?

04 June 2015 by Andy Davidson

What do you think of Michael Dunlop’s decision to ditch his Yamaha and go back to race a BMW at the Isle of Man TT? What do you think of Michael Dunlop’s decision to ditch his Yamaha and go back to...

Husqvarna shows off 701 Supermoto’s ice skills

04 June 2015 by Andy Downes

Resurgent Husqvarna have continued the build up to the launch of the new 701 Supermoto with this video of a spiked-tyre equipped bike on a frozen lake. And if you visit the Husqvarna microsite you can...

BIke of the Day: Honda Africa Twin

04 June 2015 by MCN

Prices of the original Honda Africa Twin have been steadily rising in the last few years, and the upcoming release of the all-new Africa Twin could well mean prices rise even more. This example is the...

What do you think to the new Arai?

03 June 2015 by MCN

The RX-7V is Arai’s new range-topping race helmet, which is expected to cost £600 upon its release. What do you think to it? Arai have unveiled their new range-topping helmet, the RX-7V. What do you...

New Pirelli Scorpion Trail II track test

03 June 2015 by Michael Neeves

In this week’s MCN (on sale June 3-9, 2015) and you’ll see us testing the new Aprilia RSV4 RF, Ducati Panigale R and Yamaha R1M at the Alcarras circuit in northern Spain, with former WSB champ Neil...

Victory Project 156 revealed

03 June 2015 by Andy Downes

American firm Victory have fully revealed the all-new Project 156 racing bike that it hopes will be good enough to take a win at the famous Pikes Peak International Hillclimb later this month. The...

New MCN June 3: TT blast off!

02 June 2015 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from June 3: TT blast off: Free TT 2015 32-page guide Africa Twin tourer spied Clash of the flash superbikes Fun and games...

Isle of Man ferry takes 3300 bookings for 2016 TT races

02 June 2015 by Andy Downes

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has broken all previous records by taking more than 3300 bookings for over 8800 passengers to travel to the 2016 TT races in just 10 hours. The rush of bookings...

Class of 2010 sports bikes wanted

01 June 2015 by MCN

MCN is on the lookout for the 2010 class of 1000cc superbikes to use in a feature on Tuesday June 16. We’re specifically on the lookout for the following 2010 models: BMW S1000RR Sport Honda CBR1000RR...

Top Sports Boots Under £200 On The MCN Shop

01 June 2015 by MCN

Spring is gently giving winter the heave-ho and we can start to think about warmer weather and wearing leather. That also means digging out the sports boots and putting away the waterproof...

Bike of the Day: Honda CBR300R

01 June 2015 by MCN

Forget about 1000cc sports bikes sending 200bhp to the back wheel, if you really want to have some fun on the roads without worrying about losing your licence, the new crop of 300cc sports bikes is...