2006

A roadtest of my Aprilia Falco

I’d like to inform you of a well kept secret in the hope that there are newer riders out there that may benefit from advice that I wish I was given. As a new rider (I am 52) I had little idea as to which motorcycle I should choose especially on safety and performance. Let me say now that I had owned a Ford GT 40, I know some people may say this is a bit extreme as my road car and in a moment of...

Free fully comp insurance for Suzukis

Free fully comp insurance for Suzukis

Suzuki is offering free fully comprehensive insurance on all SV650 and Bandit 650 models until the end of December. Covering both faired and naked models, the promotion offers even greater choice with...

Video: MCN Babesquad Babes on parade

Final line up of hot honeys at the Ally Pally in 2006.

Video: MCN Babesquad babes on stage

MCN Babesquad finalist at the Ally Pally, 2006.

Custom Super Blackbird from the U.S.

Custom Super Blackbird from the U.S.

My CBR1100XX Super Blackbird was flipped before I bought it, but the frame and suspension were straight and it would start up and run. I bought it to do this project and to sell when done. Final cost...

Embarassment at the Cat and Fiddle

Back in the distant 80s I was the proud owner of a Suzuki GT750 (kettle). I live within spitting distance of the Cat & Fiddle, so after a blast over the infamous route, I decided to pop to the local chippy for a bite to eat (and to do a bit of posing). Arriving outside the eatery I was pleased to see there was a decent queue,so after revving the old two stroke a few times to make sure I had some...

Test ride the Piaggio MP3

Test ride the Piaggio MP3

Now it’s your chance to test ride Piaggio’s radical MP3 three-wheeled scooter.    Piaggio is inviting you to come and test ride its MP3 on December 8-10 at its dealers across London.    MCN had great...

Video: Track day cam

LOL the music!

Video: Ducati 916 Showoff (My GF & her Ducati)

Female rider showing off her Ducati 916… wink**wink**

Video: The motorcycle boy reigns

RIDING FROM MATADEPERA TO SABADELL

Almost St George's flag

Almost St George's flag

I tried to get a copy of MCN but they wouldn’t let me…

Video: 4 just 1 day

R1

Video: Bike cam, Bogesund

tankcam on bogesund with my girl behind me

Video: Adrenalinecrew 100% illegal

trailer

Video: Enduro Morocco - Riders4Rights

The best motorcycle ride for charity in the world! www.riders4rights.com raised £10K for Riders for Health riding through Morocco over the Atlas mountains and into the Sahara where we spectate a stage of the 2006 Dakar rally.

Video: Ducati 750 sport

En una calurosa tarde de verano, nos animamos a quitarle los escpes a una Ducati, en pleno centro de Madrid

Video: MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show 2006

Stunts, babes and action from the MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show of 2006

Video: Stunna!

stunna

Video: Travis Pastrana Double Backflip

Travis Pastrana performs a double backflip on a 250 motorcycle. Music-“Agenda Suicide” by “The Faint”

Video: 2006 Honda CBR1000RR

my fireblade toy

Video: Out In Rivvy

Bike meet in Rivvy, Going for a little blast

Video: ZX6R Kawasaki Vs SP2 Honda

Simo and VTRSP2 guy are racing…

Video: Just a dude having fun

Just a dude on a bike havin a bit of fun!

Be safe on the road

Rotherham Council is preparing to kick off a new poster campaign in an attempt to lower the road traffic accidents involving young motorists.    Laminated A4-sized posters of different ‘thought provoking’ images will be strategically attached to lampposts outside nightclubs and bars in attempt to cut down the number of drink drivers.

Cops target boozers

Cops target boozers

Early morning motorists still over the limit from the night before are the targets for Northamptonshire Police’s drink-driving scheme over the festive period.    This year police are aiming to...

US landspeed record on a public road

US landspeed record on a public road

American Ken Merena is gearing up to try and break a land speed record on his 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa – and authorities are helping him by closing off a motorway in Utah.    Merena had a test run...

Exclusive: Piaggio boss chats to MCN

Exclusive: Piaggio boss chats to MCN

Two years ago Piaggio UK’s Managing Director, Tony Campbell, was racing against Dani Pedrosa. Here he gives MCN his first press interview.    The Piaggio Group’s ambitions for global domination and...

Sultry Suzuki

Sultry Suzuki

Dreaming of weather when it will be warm enough not to need a jacket…

Video: City roundabaout fun

Some fun in the city of roundabouts!

Video: Z1000 exhaust mod

Cut the exhaust 10 iches took baffles out drilled cat and left end caps off

Video: R1/Blade burnouts

The irish crew messing around outside camp site at the TT in the ilse of man 05

Video: Red on blade

more messing from bike racing…nice tractor!!!!!

Video: Just a perfect day

Taking the FireBlade around Andorra with the LGFM crew

Video: Out with the lads on a Sunday

What happens when a group of likeminded lads get together on a sunday…….

Video: On board Ducati 996

Two camera view from a ride on a Ducati 996

Video: GS500 on local twisties...

My first vid on my GS500 (after over a year and a half!), about 4cm away from knee down on most of the left handers… Anyway, t’was gfg!