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Bike thief killed by mob

21 January 2005

A man who tried to steal a motorcycle has been hacked to death by an angry mob of villagers. Around 100 people were involved, armed with knives and axes, according to police in north Cambodia. The...

RAC to offer healthcare

21 January 2005

The RAC will offer free private healthcare for accident victims in conjunction with BUPA. The cover isn’t restricted to RAC members, and offers medium and long-term private medical care for anyone...

Riders across the country are spitting fire after a BBC1 TV program showed what appeared to be outrageous police bias against motorcyclists. Traffic Cops, broadcast on Monday evening (Jan 17, 2005)...

Babes at bike Expo

14 January 2005

The bike industry gathered in Stoneleigh over the weekend and on Monday and Tuesday of this week for Europe’s biggest bike trade Expo. MCN was there to bring you the sights and catch up on the new...

Long Way Round Offer

14 January 2005

In an exclusive reader offer, you can order the double DVD set of the Long Way Round series, including unseen extras, plus the CD soundtrack for just £26.98. The double DVD follows Ewan McGregor and...

Global bike sales boom

14 January 2005

You might already know that China is the world’s biggest exporter of motorcycles. But which nation has risen to number two? Is Japan still up there? Italy or Germany perhaps? How about fast-rising...

Taxi bikes banned

14 January 2005

Taxi bikes have been outlawed in London because new private hire licensing laws rule out any vehicle with less than four wheels. Bike taxi firms – including Virgin Limobikes, Passenger Bikers,...

Video: Aprilia SXV

14 January 2005

The Aprilia v-twin supermoto seems to break all the rules but the compact and potent engine in the SXV 4.5 has already pushed the bike to a world supermoto title. MCN’s Michael Neeves went to Italy...

Race Meets: Jan 19 on

14 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of ROAD RACING, DRAG RACING and MINIMOTO events on in the UK. The following are those for the week commencing December 22, 2004. DRAG RACING SUNDAY January 23 Run What Ya Brung, Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Bedfordshire. Venue opens 8am, track runs 10am-5pm. 01234-782828 or www.santapod.com. MINIMOTO WEDNESDAY January 19 GP Karting, Northampton, Northamptonshire.

Bikes on TV: Jan 19 on

14 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of biking TV shows so you don’t miss out. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 5, 2005. KEY TO CHANNELS: DHL = Discovery Home & Leisure MM = Men & Motors EXS = Extreme Sports Channel MOT = Motors TV, SS1 (2,3 or X) = Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR = British Eurosport Wednesday 26 12pm MM Full Throttle Famous 12.30pm MM Frans Angels 3pm MM Great...

Off Road: Jan 19 on

14 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting January 19, 2005. MOTOCROSS SUNDAY January 23 East Kent SSC, Lamberhurst, Kent. 07969-458863. Melville MCC, East Lothian. 01368-863883. Torbay MXC, Exeter, Devon. 01626-835466. TRIALS FRIDAY January 21 FIM Indoor Trial World Championship,...

Rideouts: Jan 19 on

14 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY January 19 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. THURSDAY January 20 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. Rochdale Road Runners...

Do survey - win training

14 January 2005

You could win places for two riders on a Yamaha Advantage Rider School course just for answering a handful of simple questions. It doesn’t matter what bike you own – everyone is welcome to take...

MT-01 to arrive in Feb

14 January 2005

If you’ve been eagerly following the progress of the Yamaha MT-01 then you’ll be pleased to know that it’ll be here in a matter of weeks. Yamaha UK has just said that the 1600cc ‘torque-sports’ bike...

Riding Schools: Jan 19 on

14 January 2005

THURSDAY January 20 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036. FRIDAY January 21 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036. SATURDAY January 22 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036.

Shows: Jan 19 on

14 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIES, EXHIBITIONS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing January 19, 2005. EXHIBITIONS WEDNESDAY January 19 Sammy Miller Museum, Bashley Manor, New Milton, Hampshire. 10am-4.30pm, open every day. Adults 4.50, children 2 01425-620777 or 01425-616446. WEDNESDAY January 26 Sammy Miller Museum, Bashley Manor, New Milton, Hampshire.

Bike Meets: Jan 19 on

14 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 19, 2005. WEDNESDAY January 19 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Clotton, Cheshire. 01829-781354. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330 or...

Sports sales stay strong

14 January 2005

Definitions (as used by the MCIA): Adventure Sport (including Supermoto) These bikes are similar in style to Trail/Enduro motorcycles but are predominantly designed and capable for on-road use only.

Rideouts: Jan 12 on

07 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY January 12 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. THURSDAY January 13 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. Rochdale Road Runners...

GSX-R classes begin

07 January 2005

UK dealers and race teams have been given a head-start in tuning techniques for the 2005 GSX-R1000. Suzuki is staging a series of four specialist Yoshimura GSX-R Seminars this month across Europe.

More traffic cops pledge

07 January 2005

The Government has promised a much more visible police presence on our roads, reversing the current trend that’s seen steadily declining numbers of traffic cops. The commitment came as part of the...

Triumph's Daytona plan

07 January 2005

Triumph has announced its schedule for the world famous Daytona Bike Week. MCN runs top-notch holiday trips to the world’s biggest bike festival – which takes place in March this year. Click here for...

Great end-of-line deals

07 January 2005

Kawasaki’s recent decision to abandon the ZZ-R1200 is seeing some fantastic deals surfacing for this iconic bike. And the ZZ-R isn’t the only bike to come to the end of the line with the Suzuki...

New MCN out Jan 19

07 January 2005

You weren’t thinking about missing out on this week’s issue of MCN were you? Of course, it’s up to you, but you’ll be missing out on: EXCLUSIVE TEST: The new sports 600s on UK roads WORLD EXCLUSIVE:...

Shows: Jan 12 on

07 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIES, EXHIBITIONS and AUCTIONS. These are those for the week commencing December 22, 2004. SHOWS FRIDAY January 14 Padova Bike Expo, Veneto. www.bike-expo.it. SATURDAY January 15 Padova Bike Expo, Veneto. www.bike-expo.it. SUNDAY January 16 Padova Bike Expo, Veneto. www.bike-expo.it. EXHIBITIONS WEDNESDAY January 12 Sammy Miller Museum, Bashley Manor, New...

See Toseland charity gig

07 January 2005

World Superbike James Toseland and his band Crash will perform at a Riders for Health charity gig in Leicestershire on Thursday February 10. The band will be playing at the Victoria Pub, in...

Bike Meets: Jan 12 on

07 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 12, 2005. WEDNESDAY January 12 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Clotton, Cheshire. 01829-781354. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330 or...

Open day loses its shine

07 January 2005

The Adrenalin X open day at Brands Hatch on Saturday (Jan 15) will go ahead without many of the stars it was advertised as having in attendance. Many are saying they never had any intention of being...

Deaths cut by two-thirds

07 January 2005

The number of deaths on bikes in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has fallen by more than two-thirds and now stands at the lowest level for six years, according to police. Ten riders died across the...

Piaggio seals Aprilia deal

07 January 2005

Piaggio has signalled its intention to be a genuine global player in the bike industry after sealing the deal to buy Aprilia. The aquisition creates a new bike firm with revenues of 1.5 billion euro,...

New MCN out on Jan 12

07 January 2005

Don’t miss this week’s MCN for the world exclusive on Britain’s secret new superbike – from supercar maker TVR! Plus all this… Make the most of your year with our FREE biking year planner The...

BMW unveils R1200ST

07 January 2005

BMW has released the full details of its R1200ST sports tourer and said you can expect it to arrive in dealers by March. The bike, which will cost £9060otr, succeeds the R1150RS and takes the engine...

New MCN - out Feb 2

07 January 2005

This week’s issue of MCN hits the shelves on Wednesday – February 2 – and comes complete with the first part of our 50 greatest bikes ever survey, as voted by you. And there’s all this, too: WORLD...

Help SERV save lives

07 January 2005

An emergency riding service is looking for volunteers and support to expand its life-saving work in the UK. Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers (SERV) – also know as ‘Blood Runners’ – take...

Off Road: Jan 12 on

07 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include TRIALS, ENDURO AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting January 12, 2005. ICE RACING SATURDAY January 15 FIM Ice Racing World Championship, Bollnas. 0046-1123-1080. FIM Ice Racing World Championship, Saalfelden. 00432-2538-1600. FIM Ice Racing World Championship, Saransk. 00709-5535-7592. SUNDAY January...

MiniMoto: Jan 12 on

07 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of MINIMOTO EVENTS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 12, 2005. WEDNESDAY January 12 GP Karting, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 01604-591591 or www.gpkarting.com. Mini moto arrive and ride, GP Karting, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 01604-591591. SUNDAY January 16 Minimoto arrive and ride, Trax Motorsports, Preston, Lancashire. 10am.