February

Year: 2004

Month: February

Six good reasons to choose MCN

11 February 2004

There’s at least six good reasons to buy MCN…just look at the picture…

Bright eyes…

11 February 2004

It might be Friday 13th, but the smile of a brolly babe is always reassuring…

Getting dirty with MCN Honda off-road

11 February 2004

Getting your wheels dirty is a growing trend in the UK with more and more people taking to the dirt. But buying an off-roader can be quite an investment, especially if you don’t even know if you’re...

Hayden fastest in Sepang

11 February 2004

Honda’s Nicky Hayden has finished the final day of MotoGP testing at Sepang as the fastest rider, posting a time of 2:02.041 on his factory Honda RC211V. The American headed fellow Honda riders Max...

Noise limits introduced for Supermotos

04 February 2004

The ACU has announced a 98Db noise limit for Supermoto machines, which comes into effect from March 1, 2004. The decision brings Supermotos in line with Motocross, following talks with the major...

They should have told each other…

04 February 2004

If you don’t tell the other girls what you’re going to wear, then this will keep happening…

Experience the thrill of riding off-road

04 February 2004

If you fancy trying out a bit of off-road riding but don’t feel you’re ready to splash out on a bike, the Honda off-road days are a great solution. Accompanied by an instructor, you get around five...

Better than Kwik-Fit

04 February 2004

The HM Plant’s teams idea to use their brolly babes as mechanics proved popular

Hodgson replaces Foggy at MCN London Show

04 February 2004

GP star and reigning WSB champion Neil Hodgson has stepped in to replace Carl Fogarty at the MCN London Show on Friday February 6. Foggy has been forced to cancel due to tonsillitis, but fortunately...

Vermeulen misses out on London Show

04 February 2004

Ten Kate Honda WSB rider Chris Vermeulen has had to pull out of his appearance at the MCN London Motorcycle Show on Thursday. He has been testing his new Fireblade this week and those tests have...

Share your memories of Sheene

04 February 2004

Barry Sheene touched the lives of millions of motorcyclists so to commemorate his death MCN is planning a special tribute. Everyone who met the great man has a story to tell, and we’d like to hear...

Standing proud

04 February 2004

Her pose can encourage anyone to stand proud and erect.

Who are you representing?

04 February 2004

Sorry, which firm are you representing again?

Hearing problems?

04 February 2004

Earplugs made from cardboard probably weren’t the best idea…

Can’t be comfortable…

04 February 2004

Someone should tell her that no-one rides bikes side-saddle any more…

Thursday at the MCN London Show

04 February 2004

Kawasaki British Supersport star Pere Riba was at the MCN London Motorcycle Show on Thursday to sign autographs at the MCN Stand. Tomorrow (Friday) you can expect WSB champion and MotoGP hopeful Neil...

Are you swapping Tarmac for dirt?

01 February 2004

If you’ve traded in your road bike for a dirt bike or supermoto, or have been thinking about it, MCN would like to hear from you. If you’ve swapped a GSX-R1000 for a DR-Z, or a Blade for a CRF250,...

An enigmatic smile

01 February 2004

Obviously she hasn’t just struggled through the rain to get to work on a Monday morning…

Haga’s WSB return hampered by gearbox failure

01 February 2004

Noriyuki Haga’s debut for the Renegade Ducati WSB team this week has been hampered a failed gearbox. The team took part in an unofficial two day test at the Valencia circuit in Spain, alongside the...

Hodgson and Davies go head to head

01 February 2004

Grand Prix stars Neil Hodgson and Chaz Davies were racing head to head for the first time last week when they met up for the launch of Scalextric MotoGP. The two Brits were given the first go on the...

ACU Academy and UK1 signings head for Spain

01 February 2004

The ACU is taking 12 of its Academy racers to Spain for pre-season testing, alongside UK1 Racing new signings Christian Elkin and Tommy Bridewell. Elkin was the highest-placed Brit in the Spanish...

Size isn’t everything…

01 February 2004

We’ve finally found a girl for whom size doesn’t matter…

Wonder what she’s waiting for?

01 February 2004

Is it the start of the MCN London Motorcycle Show?