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Behind the scenes…

11 February 2004

Sometimes going behind the scenes can be the most interesting thing you can do.

Renegade Ducati rider Leon Haslam has already put his stamp on the World Superbike series by finishing the opening day of the first major test of the season as the second fastest rider. Fila Ducati...

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?

Suzuki star Hopkins breaks both ankles

28 January 2004

Suzuki MotoGP star John Hopkins has undergone surgery following a crash in a supercross event. American Hopkins fractured both ankles in practice for a ‘cross over’ event at San Diego on Saturday,...

WSB and WSS provisional entry lists revealed

28 January 2004

James Toseland has a better idea than ever of what he’s up against for the 2004 season in WSB now that the provisional entry list has been revealed. Toseland rides the Fila Ducati 999R this season,...

Reynolds delighted with new GSX-R

28 January 2004

Former British superbike champion John Reynolds says he’s delighted with the changes made to his GSX-R1000 after testing at Almeria in Spain this week. Reynolds, who is the star attraction at the...

Michelin launches slick-based rubber for supermotos

28 January 2004

Michelin has launched new sticky slick-based tyres for supermoto racers. The SM tyre has been developed with the help of Riders from the Vertemati, Yamaha and KTM teams. It is not road legal. The...

All white on the night

28 January 2004

After a day at a motorcycle show, the girls started fighting over who got to sit down

She’ll get a bad back…

28 January 2004

That’s a sure way to get back problems in later life…

2004 WSB dates announced

28 January 2004

The 2004 World Superbike calendar has been announced. There will be two British rounds, with Silverstone on June 13 and Brands Hatch on July 25. Plus, there is a Canadian round, which is yet to be...

And how would we get your number?

28 January 2004

Sometimes the priority switches from taking photographs to getting a dinner date…

BSB stars at MCN London Show

28 January 2004

Former British superbike champion John Reynolds will be at the MCN London Motorcycle Show on Saturday and Sunday, January 31 and February 1. You’ll be able to meet him, get autographs signed, and...

You're not going out like that

28 January 2004

And where’s the rest of that dress young lady?

Kiyonari impresses in first HM Plant Honda test

28 January 2004

New British Superbike signings Michael Rutter and Ryuichi Kiyonari made debut tests for HM Plant Honda Racing at Almeria, Spain, this week on 2004 Blades. Team Co-ordinator Simon Buckmaster said: ”...