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UN plans worldwide bike laws

11 November 2002

British bikes could be forced to meet the same strict rules and regulations as in California, thanks to the United Nations. The UN aim to create world standards for motorcycles, beginning with...

We ride Rossi’s RCV…and Edwards SP-2

11 November 2002

Honda hasn’t had a bad year. Its bikes have powered exquisitely talented riders to both the MotoGP and WSB titles. In the latest MCN, out November 12, we answer the burning question: What are...

Click on the links on the right to see our exclusive, behind the screen videos of the 2003 ZX-6R. They are in Quicktime (.mov) format only, and you’ll need to watch all four for the surprise at the...

Bike novel from Gardner

11 November 2002

Wayne Gardner’s ex-wife Donna has penned a novel based on the ” sex-charged big-money world of international motorcycle racing. ” The 630-page book is called ” Leathers ” and publisher Sid Harta...

IAM warns scooter riders

11 November 2002

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning that the predicted rush onto scooters to beat London’s imminent congestion charges could result in casualties as inexperienced riders take to the...

Updated: News and views from the NEC

11 November 2002

With launches, bargains, racers and babes, the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show is one of biggest events of the year for motorcycling in the UK. You’ll find news on two big launches and the...

World’s Biggest Liar rides wooden bike

11 November 2002

A biking tale won George Kemp the title ‘World’s Biggest Liar’. Apparently George took victory on a bike made from balsa wood. He only made it with advice from racing driver Nigel Mansell, who was out walking his dog on the course. George won £25, a tie, and the competition trophy until next years competition at the Bridge Inn, Santon Bridge. Have you got any unbelievable biking tales, or could...

Safety vests from bull experts

11 November 2002

If tankslappers make you feel more like a rodeo rider than a bike rider, these two armoured vests could be just the job. No Bull make protective vests used and endorsed by members of the Professional...

Ducati wins design trophy

11 November 2002

Ducati have won the 2002 Motorcycle Design Trophy for the 749/999. The Motorcycle Design Awards are given annually to the most outstanding designs, with four categories and the Trophy for best...

National survey to promote biking

11 November 2002

Here’s your chance to help the government understand how bikes aid traffic congestion and the environment. The national survey is the work of Alan Tilly, the author of the ‘Sandwell Strategy for...

Ducati 999 scoops top MCN award

04 November 2002

Wednesday, November 6 saw the seventh annual MCN Awards, held at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham. They were topped by Ducati’s stunning 999, which took the coveted Machine of the...

Round the world bike found

04 November 2002

Yesterday, Monday November 4, we reported on the sad story of a couple from Australia, who had their bike nicked on the last leg of a pan-global charity run. It was taken from outside Magor services...

We ride: 2003 Kawasaki ZX-6R

04 November 2002

MCN’s Keith Farr has just stepped off the new Kawasaki ZX-6R he’s been riding on the blisteringly hot Tarmac at the Malaysian circuit of Sepang. Here’s his first impressions… You can read more from...

Suzuki plans new Corona-rep 600

04 November 2002

Suzuki is set to launch an Alstare Corona replica of its GSX-R600 next spring. It’ll be the first time the latest shape GSX-R600 has been available in the colours of the factory’s World Supersport...

New service wants drivers to text

04 November 2002

A new mobile phone service is encouraging motorists to text from their cars. Roadrave, as it’s known, allows drivers to send messages to each other just by using their numberplate, rather than a...

Video exclusive: New Triumph 600

04 November 2002

In the latest MCN, out Wednesday November 6, we’ve got an incredible world exclusive – the first ever pictures of the new production-ready Triumph Daytona 600. And on motorcyclenews.com you can see it...

Video: Triumph Daytona 600

04 November 2002

Click on the links on the right to download either the Triumph Daytona 600 video or the Quicktime player you’ll need to watch it.

Thieves foil round the world trip

04 November 2002

Just one day and a handful of miles from completing their round the world ride for charity, a couple from Australia have had their bike stolen by thieves. Ralph Dixon and Fionnuala Livingston had racked up almost 18,750 miles on their BMW F650GS through some of the world’s hottest troublespots without serious incident, collecting donations and presents in aid of multiple sclerosis sufferers. They...

Get away to a hot track this month

04 November 2002

Before you mothball your sliders and dark visor just yet, how do you fancy a trackday getaway to the sun-kissed Tarmac of Cartegena in Spain? Sounds good? Well, Attraction Trackdays have a few spaces...

Not the MCN Awards

01 November 2002

Next Wednesday in a glittering ceremony, peppered with stars, the prestigious 2002 MCN Awards take place. They mark the highest achievements within the industry and pick out the year’s high fliers.