September

Year: 2009

Month: September

New Bike: Suzuki unveil GSX1250FA for 2010

11 September 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Suzuki is releasing the GSX1250FA as a new model for 2010 – essentially a fully-faired Bandit 1250. The new machine uses the engine and chassis from the Bandit 1250S, but with a new full fairing...

2010 Suzuki Bandit 1250 N

11 September 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Suzuki has just released the 2010 version of the Bandit 1250 N in France with a restyled seat unit, headlight and clocks. Underneath the new look (to match the 2009-spec Bandit 650) the bike is...

Tents aren’t new to KTM’s Powerwear collection, but one that doubles us to keep your bike out of view is. This set up allows for a tent adequate to happily house two fairly burly sized folks to have...

New KTM Brandeisen, really

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

This one took us a while to work out – a KTM branding iron? But apparently it’s a barbeque tool. We’ll explain. So you’ve cooked your steak, but how are you going to tell which one is yours? Easy,...

Aprilia RSV4 official parts

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

Check out next week’s issue of MCN as we’ve collated the brand spanking new range of add-ons for the Aprilia RSV4. An official parts catalogue has only just been announced this month, and we’ve got...

Keep your beers frosty with the KTM Cooler chair

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

Price at £24 is this extremely useful Cooler chair that makes it way into the new Orange Accessories catalogue from KTM. If you’re going away to a foreign GP or World Superbike round then you’ll...

New casual t-shirt line from KTM

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

As well as launching new bikes, new parts and new kit, KTM also has a pretty extensive clothing line. Here are some of our favourites that have become new additions to the catalogue for the close of...

10% off bike kit at Grand Prix Legends

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

For one week only, Grand Prix Legends is offering ten per cent discounts on all motorcycle protectivewear that’s currently in stock. That’s a ten per cent discount on leathers, lids, gloves and boots.

Alpinestars launch Bionic Neck Support into mountain bike range

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

Alpinestars appears to have taken the Eurobike pushbike show by storm this year, announcing their arrival into the pushbike world for the first year in 2010. And it’s the Bionic Neck Support,...

Oxford Products secure EDZ distribution

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

Oxford Products has been appointed exclusive worldwide distributor with immediate effect for the market-leading range of EDZ base layers and thermal clothing. Established in 1995 by James Tilleard as...

Video: Power test highlights

11 September 2009 by MCN

Take 979kg of plastics and alloys, 5223cc of capacity, 402.96bhp of power and 326.44ftlb of torque and you have three very serious motorcycles – the Yamaha Vmax, Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle and...

First consumer product launched with d3o 'custard' armour

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

The new 2010 Firstgear line of jackets incorporates the revolutionary new type of armour protection from d3o. D3o Intelligent Shock Absorption is a patented, shock absorbing material, engineered...

Legal advice: placing a deposit on a bike

11 September 2009 by Chris Dabbs

When you place a deposit to secure a bike that needs to be ordered months ahead and negotiate added incentives like an alarm, a dealer cannot pull out of the deal because the bike has gained in...

MCN in the mud bath

10 September 2009 by bobbledink66

This was taken in the Mud Baths, Dalyan, Turkey, August 09. I’m Tim Randles reading MCN while my family & mates look on. What else can you do while the mud drys. And no the mud didn’t work wonders…...

Has your bike's frame cracked or snapped?

10 September 2009 by Guy Procter

Has your bike suffered a cracked or snapped frame in a situation you regard as unexpected or unreasonable? Do you know someone who’s bike this has happened to? If so, we want to hear from you. Any...

KTM Snipe X helmet

10 September 2009 by Rob Hull

If you own a big KTM Adventure trailie or the new for 2009 SMT then this is the helmet you’ve been waiting for. Get the best price on motorcycle helmets It’s based on the hugely popular Arai Tour X3...

Rare Vincent at Auction

10 September 2009 by Laura Kennerley

This rare Vincent Rapide will be the highlight of this weekend’s auction at Beaulieu Motor Museum. The 1949 998cc Rapide is one of only a handful of models made using HRD-branded crankcases. It is...

Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe to rival H-D Street Glide

10 September 2009 by Chris Newbigging

US riders are getting Yamaha’s new rival for the Harley-Davidson Street Glide, the Stratoliner Deluxe, in 2010. Sold under the Star Motorcycles banner in the USA, the Stratoliner Deluxe is based...

Video: £1500 adventure bike challenge - part 1

10 September 2009 by MCN

In the latest MCN Challenge we’re going to prove that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get your hands on a great adventure bike. With a £1500 budget burning a hole in their pockets, MCN’s road...

Ferrari-themed chopper for sale

09 September 2009 by Andy Downes

This mad-looking Ferrari-themed Yamaha R1-engined chopper is up for sale on the American eBay site. The bike is owned by Darcy Jovic in America and has a few days left to run on the auction site.

Keep cool with KTM ice cubes

09 September 2009 by Rob Hull

Summer might be coming to a close but you always need ice, right? How about some KTM ice? This ice tray is perfect for any bike fan, motorbike mad kids or someone who wants to show off to his biker...

New for 2010: KTM Shockdoctor

09 September 2009 by Rob Hull

One of the latest additions to the new 2010 KTM accessory range is this KTM branded Shockdoctor. Find a KTM for sale If you haven’t heard of the Shockdoctor before it’s a very simple and hugely...

Do you know Britain’s most prolific crasher?

09 September 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Does one of your mate’s deserve the title Britain’s worst crasher? MCN is searching for the rider who has notched up the most spills during his track day antics to award this inauspicious title...

Reclaim North Wales - free breakdown assistance

09 September 2009 by Steve Farrell

Riders taking part in our Reclaim North Wales campaign this Sunday are being offered free breakdown assistance on the day. MCN has teamed up with Rescue 24 to provide two Mercedes Sprinter vans...

BIMOTA BM1 Moto2

09 September 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Might look like this (typically BIMOTA) the new Moto2 call BM1 that the factory in Rimini will provide the teams that will want to buy. The Italian challenge !

Travelling from Scotland to North Wales to support MCN

09 September 2009 by Clive Turner

My wife and I feel so strongly about the North Wales event we are travelling from Scotland. Having lived on the Isle of Anglesey for 8 years and a regular visitor on Bike to the Snodonia National...

KTM add travel griller to 2010 equipment range

09 September 2009 by Rob Hull

KTM has brought us some pretty cool products in the past – the KTM toaster, KTM air mattress and KTM toe-bar cover. But this griller is our new favourite. This cool metal travel barbeque is perfect...

Ex-Honda UK boss’s warning over North Wales Police tactics

09 September 2009 by Steve Farrell

A former Honda UK boss has warned of the lengths to which North Wales Police will go to secure a conviction against any motorcyclist. Bob McMillan, who is also a former police advanced motorcycle...

Whitham pledges help for cancer

09 September 2009 by Andy Downes

Ex-racer and TV commentator Jamie Whitham has pledged his help in an online prize draw to raise money for a motorcyclists’ family left after he recently died of cancer. Prizes will include a flight...

MP backs MCN Reclaim Wales campaign

09 September 2009 by Steve Farrell

MP Lembit Opik is backing MCN’s campaign to reclaim North Wales for motorcyclists. Opik aims to join us on his Suzuki GS1000 when we descend on the region on Sunday. We’re taking a stance against...

Rossi Misano lid special

09 September 2009 by Rob Hull

If you didn’t see it at the weekend, here’s the special one-off helmet Valentino Rossi donned for his home GP at Misano. Find Helmets for sale in the MCN Shop The eight-time World Champion wore this...

Artists impression of unidentified biker released

09 September 2009 by Laura Kennerley

This is an artist’s impression of a mystery biker found dead on a railway line in Penzance. Police have been unable to identify the man who was struck by the London to Penzance train on at 8.50pm on...

Video: See and hear new VFR dual clutch in action

09 September 2009 by John Westlake

Honda has quietly released video of its new VFR1200 going through the gears on a rolling road to demonstrate its new dual clutch. More info on the Honda VFR1200 Honda confirms dual clutch on new...

Over the top policing

08 September 2009 by Stephen Woods

Last Sunday I was riding my one-week-old motorcycle to Betws-y-Coed in North Wales, I was traveling behind a car at approximately 25 mph (60 mph limit) when a police officer stopped me. When I asked...

Horrific motorcycle accident

08 September 2009 by AJB123

Came across this terrible accident scene. I can only hope the rider wasnt too badly injured!

Yamaha YZF450 turns on its head

08 September 2009 by Andy Downes

Yamaha has turned engine convention on its head by introducing a reverse cylinderhead design for the new YZF450 which is said to give the four-stroke the handling characteristics of a two-stroke. ...