Bike news

Year: ALL

Updated Rossi biog hits the shelves

16 December 2003

The fully revised and updated second edition of Valentino Rossi: Motogenius is now available. Following the life of the five-time world champion from his first minimoto ride, the new edition includes...

New alarm from Acumen

16 December 2003

UK firm Acumen has released the new CAT 1 alarm system and immobiliser, with claims of unrivalled reliability. The reason is that the electronics are all encased in resin, with a special watertight...

Insurance firm backs security scheme

09 December 2003

A new campaign to reduce bike thefts can also get you up to 10% off your insurance with Bikesure. The Lock It 2 Me scheme encourages you to secure your bike to the lock on another Lock It 2 Me...

Our guide reveals hot gloves for cold times

09 December 2003

Cold weather doesn’t mean you have to stop riding, just that you need to change your wardrobe. And with a few good pieces of kit you’ll be able to enjoy emptier roads in comfort. It’s the extremities...

Bikes should go free on Motorway toll road

09 December 2003

The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) has called for exemption for motorbikes on the new M6 Toll Road. The new road was officially opened on Tuesday December 9, 2003 and aims to alleviate...

Court rules some 30mph limits do not exist

09 December 2003

Some 30mph limits across England have no basis in law according to a recent court ruling. Redditch Magistrates Court ruled a driver was not guilty of exceeding a 30mph limit as the restriction did not...

Camera partnership to invest in BikeSafe

09 December 2003

The London Safety Camera Partnership has unveiled plans to invest heavily in road safety rather than just increasing the number of cameras on London’s roads. “We are now allowed to put part of our...

CCM updates for 2004

09 December 2003

CCM has updated its R30 supermoto and restyled its range of 644cc bikes for 2004. The main update for the R30 will be in fuel capacity – ditching the tiny 10-litre fuel tank in favour of a slightly...

Britain’s worst camera sparks call for clarity

02 December 2003

The Association of British Drivers (ABD) has called for more clarity in accident and speed camera statistics after finding what could be Britain’s worst-placed speed camera. The site is in a 30mph...

Cops go off-road to tackle bike theft.

02 December 2003

Two Yamaha WR250 off-road bikes are being shared between six lucky coppers to assist in tackling joyriding and bike thefts. The crackdown on bike crime is already having an effect with 12 suspected...

Sports 600 rider poll

02 December 2003

If you bought a new 600cc supersports bike this year, MCN would like to hear from you. We are looking for owners of 2003 models to email us with answers to the question below. The bikes we are looking...

Inspiration to get you through Winter

02 December 2003

If you’ve ridden through rain and mist to commute to work this week, or your only biking fix is a glance at your bike locked up in the garage, we have the inspiration you need to keep you going...

Get paid riding the Thunderbike

02 December 2003

If you have ever fancied getting paid to ride a motorbike, and fancy a bit of local fame as well, 96 Trent FM might have the perfect job for you. The radio station has a vacancy for a new travel...

Travel the world with BMW

02 December 2003

World of BMW, BMW’s customer magazine, has announced its list of 2004 tours. The firm offers everything from a brief hop over the channel to Calais for a tour of the gourmet restaurants, to a full-on...

Speeding fines dropped due to police escort

02 December 2003

Australian bikers caught speeding en route to the Phillip Island GP have had their fines lifted after reminding authorities they were travelling with a police escort at the time. The annual ride was...

Save £100s with Hein Gericke

02 December 2003

You could save hundreds of pounds on helmets, luggage and security kit in Hein Gericke’s Christmas sale online. Get your hands on a Rossi replica AGV XR-2 helmet for just £225, a saving of £75 – or...

Friends star will get first U.S. RSV Nera

02 December 2003

Friends star Matt LeBlanc will get an early Christmas gift this year as he receives the first Aprilia RSV1000 Nera available in the U.S. The bike will be presented on December 13 at the International...

New phone laws make roads safer

02 December 2003

The roads should become safer for motorcyclists as new laws make it an offence for car drivers to use hand-held mobiles on the move. From Monday, December 1, car drivers found to be using their...

New cans for the 999

02 December 2003

Remus has launched a replacement pair of cans for the Ducati 999 and 749. The new Revolution system gets rid of the bulky double exit standard exhaust in favour of a twin can system with more than a...

Yamaha concepts set for production

02 December 2003

Yamaha looks set to expand its range of naked bikes after strong feedback on the two concept bikes it’s been showing around. The firm first showed the MT-01 1600cc V-twin concept bike at the Tokyo...

Man of the Year

01 December 2003

Winner: Neil Hodgson ANYONE who not only wins, but absolutely dominates a very competitive championship, takes the title with rounds to spare and then goes on to sign a major MotoGP deal is likely to...

Scooter/moped of the year

01 December 2003

Shortlist: Vespa Granturismo. Honda SCV100 Lead. Yamaha TZR50. Winner: Yamaha TZR50 Yamaha’s TZR50 is the most exciting 50cc machine in years. It looks like a shrunken R1 superbike and is just what...

Tourer

01 December 2003

Shortlist: Honda Pan European. BMW K1200LT. Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Winner: BMW K1200LT TO win this category a bike needs the ability to chew up miles with ease and in comfort and...

MCN Sportsbike of the Year: Under 601cc

01 December 2003

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Sete Gibernau interview

01 December 2003

Click the link on the right to see Suzi Perry interview world number two Sete Gibernau at the MCN Awards.

New Devil exhausts for Triumphs

01 December 2003

Exhaust firm Devil has released two new road legal cans for Triumphs with removable baffles for track use. The Trophy and Magnum cans are available for the Daytona, Speed Triple, Sprint ST and Sprint...

Sports Tourer

01 December 2003

Shortlist: Honda VFR800. Suzuki SV1000. BMW R1100S. Yamaha FJR1300. Winner: Suzuki SV1000 THE SV1000 has shaken up the idea of big-bore V-twin all-rounders in the same way the Fazer redefined the...

John Reynolds interview

01 December 2003

Click the link on the right to see Suzi Perry interview British Superbike Rizla Suzuki rider John Reynolds at the MCN Awards.

Trail or trail-style

01 December 2003

Shortlist: BMW F650 Dakar. Suzuki DRZ400S. Yamaha WR250F. KTM 950 Adventure. Winner: KTM 950 Adventure. SOME trail bikes are the biking equivalent of the urban 4×4 car – they were not designed to do...

Dave Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award

01 December 2003

Winner: Tadao Baba Tadao Baba will go down in biking history as the father of the modern big-bore sports bike. The recently-retired Honda engineer was the creative force behind not only the original,...

Off-roader of the year

01 December 2003

Short list: Honda CRF450R. Kawasaki KX250F. Yamaha YZ450. KTM 450EXC Winner: Kawasaki KX250F KAWASAKI’S KX250F is what the MCN Awards are all about – using innovation and creativity to produce a new...

Sports bike over 601cc

01 December 2003

Shortlist: Ducati 999R. Aprilia RSV1000 Factory. Suzuki GSX-R1000. Yamaha YZF-R1. Honda FireBlade Winner: Suzuki GSX-R1000 THIS vital category was a bare-knuckle fight between the very best from Italy...

Shane Byrne Interview

01 December 2003

Click the link on the right to hear Suzi Perry interview BSB champion Shane Byrne at the MCN awards.

Suzuki and Triumph release 2004 price lists

01 December 2003

Suzuki and Triumph have announced their 2004 bike prices. Suzuki: Add On the Road charges 50cc mopeds: £185. 51-125cc £250. Over 125cc £350. Supersport: GSX1300R Hayabusa £8299. GSX1300RZ Hayabusa...

MCN Cruiser of the Year

01 December 2003

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MCN All-rounder of the Year

01 December 2003

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