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Riossi stock almost gone

17 June 2003

Riossi stock almost gone

The news of the closure of Riossi has led to bargain-hunters snapping up around 50% of stock over the last weekend. The dealer has announced its last ever sale, with 600 bikes, £1 million of clothing...

The ultimate tyre guide

17 June 2003

The ultimate tyre guide

The Ultimate Tyre Guide is free with this week’s MCN. The 12-page guide focuses on sports tyres, with two riders testing 15 sets of tyres over three days to give you the verdict you can trust. We also...

Bike chase death sparks riots

17 June 2003

Bike chase death sparks riots

Hundreds have rioted for two nights in Benton Harbour, Michigan, USA after a motorcyclist died during a police chase. The unrest included shootings, stabbings and arson, with several arrests, after...

BMW launches new cruiser

17 June 2003

BMW launches new cruiser

BMW has launched a new cruiser in the shape of the R1200C Montauk. The Montauk features vertically stacked dual headlamps, Telelever front forks and five-spoke alloy wheels with wide tyres (150/80-16...

We ride TT winners

17 June 2003

We ride TT winners

MCN tests the machine that gave Triumph its first win in 28 years, alongside four other bikes fresh from the Island, only in the June 18 issue. Just a few days after an historic victory, Trevor...

Big Brother bikers

17 June 2003

Big Brother bikers

Two stars of Channel 4’s reality show Big Brother are big fans of two wheels. New addition to the house Gaetano Kagwa lists motorbikes, football and jazz as his interests, whilst Elizabeth Woodcock,...

Motorcyclists praised for ‘heroic’ actions

17 June 2003

Motorcyclists praised for ‘heroic’ actions

A group of motorcyclists have been praised after they stopped to pull casualties from a crashed car just before it caught fire. The ambulance service has hailed the bikers as heroes after the...

Join the official Sheene tribute run

10 June 2003

Join the official Sheene tribute run

A special charity tribute event to commemorate Barry Sheene will be held on Sunday July 6. Rugby town centre is being taken over by bikes for the event, which is being organised by the ACU. All...

Watch a lap of Donington with MCN’s Marc Potter

10 June 2003

To watch the video, download the appropriate format by clicking on the link on the right.

Win a VIP weekend with MCN’s WSB guide

10 June 2003

Win a VIP weekend with MCN’s WSB guide

Your chance to win a VIP World Superbike weekend at Silverstone is in the 16-page WSB guide free with MCN this week. You could get your hands on over £700 worth of hospitality, passes, souvenirs and...

Exclusive: 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600

10 June 2003

Exclusive: 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600

The 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600 is exclusively revealed in this week’s MCN, out today. With the 2003 version lagging behind in the latest sales figures, the new version will be a smaller replica of the...

Watch an on-board lap of Donington

10 June 2003

Watch an on-board lap of Donington

MCN’s News Editor Marc Potter was just one of around 100 riders taking advantage of the track day session at the MCN Summer Sports Bike Show. Potter was riding his standard Suzuki GSX-R1000 with just...

Byrne goes for a pizza the action

10 June 2003

Byrne goes for a pizza the action

British Superbike championship leader Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne hopes to get a free lunch today when he opens Pizza Hut’s new fleet support centre in Hertfordshire. The centre will be a service and...

Win an exclusive track day with British Superbike stars

10 June 2003

Win an exclusive track day with British Superbike stars

MCN have teamed up with Bennetts Insurance Services to offer you the chance to win exclusive track day with British Superbike riders. You’ll be able to get tips and tuition from Hawk Kawasaki riders...

Directions and campsites

03 June 2003

Directions: From the South-West: M5 to M6 then M42. Exit at junction 14 on A453 to castle Donington. At T-junction turn right. Follow signs to MCN Summer Sports Bike Show. From the South-East: Up M1 to junction 23A (signed A50 Stoke, A6 Derby). Join A42 then take A453. Follow signs to MCN Summer Sports Bike Show. From the North-East: Exit A1(M) at junction 35 and take M18 to the M1(South). Exit at...

Summer Sports Bike Show pictures

03 June 2003

Summer Sports Bike Show pictures

A huge number of people are giving up their Sunday lunch to attend the MCN Summer Sports Bike Show. Good weather, loads of action and gorgeous MCN girls are getting the biggest crowds of the...

Harley offers extended warranty for coalition military

03 June 2003

Harley offers extended warranty for coalition military

U.S. Harley-Davidson and Buell have announced extended warranty coverage for military personnel involved in the recent operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The scheme covers coalition forces from all...

End of the line for Riossi

03 June 2003

End of the line for Riossi

There will be no Riossi dealerships left in the country by the end of the month, the firm announced on Thursday, June 5. Five of the chain’s shops have been sold and the others will be closed by the...

Stunt show action

03 June 2003

Stunt show action

All the stunt show action is here

Bare biker buzzed by bee

03 June 2003

Bare biker buzzed by bee

A naked ride went wrong for a German biker when a bee took exception to his state of undress. The 36-year-old was riding in the nude to a nearby naturist’s swimming pool when he was attacked.

The MCN stage shows

03 June 2003

The MCN stage shows

You’ll find all the pictures of the entertainment on the MCN stage right here

Safety group launches scare campaign

03 June 2003

Safety group launches scare campaign

Born-Again bikers are being targeted with scare tactics to try to make them ride safer. The Kent & Medway Safety Camera Partnership’s Bikers! Safety campaign displays posters like these (see right)...

Ultimate exhaust guide with MCN

03 June 2003

Ultimate exhaust guide with MCN

This week’s MCN includes a free 16-page Ultimate Exhaust Guide, with information on fitting, power gains and the law. It’s also got an A-Z showcase of the best exhausts and the results of...

MCN’s Special of the Year

03 June 2003

MCN’s Special of the Year

All the bikes from the MCN Special of the Year competition

Win British GP tickets by telling us why biking is cool

03 June 2003

Win British GP tickets by telling us why biking is cool

We’re putting together a feature which aims to pinpoint just what it is that’s so cool about biking… and we want your nominations. For many people, trying to put their finger on just what it is that...

Shed of the Year contest

03 June 2003

Shed of the Year contest

We’re looking for the worst bikes in the UK for our Shed of the Year contest, to honour the people who didn’t want to enter MCN’s Special of the Year at the Summer Sports Bike Show this weekend. The...

MCN Exclusive: Riossi statement

03 June 2003

MCN Exclusive: Riossi statement

Dixon Motors has announced the sale of five Riossi retail stores to Infinity Motorcycles Limited with immediate effect. The stores, based in Farnborough, Clapham, Purley, Great Portland Street and...

Retail Zone pictures

03 June 2003

Retail Zone pictures

Here are all the pictures from the MCN Retail Zone

MCN wants Multistrada owners

01 June 2003

MCN wants Multistrada owners

If you were impressed enough by the new Ducati Multistrada to run out and buy one, then MCN wants to hear from you. Answer the questions below and send them in an email to andy.downes@emap.com, with...

Bikers feel test should include countryside training

01 June 2003

Bikers feel test should include countryside training

Over half of motorcyclists surveyed by insurance company Bennetts feel that the bike test should include specific training on how to ride in the countryside. And 17% admit that they have had an...

World exclusive: 19 new bikes

27 May 2003

World exclusive: 19 new bikes

MCN’s biggest ever issue reveals the details of 19 new bikes, including three 2004 Kawasakis, the Fischer MR1000 superbike, seven new Hondas, two Bimotas, two supermotos and two super-mopeds. The...

Convicted pensioner keeps licence and freedom

27 May 2003

An Irish pensioner has kept her driving licence and her freedom, despite being convicted of death by dangerous driving and receiving a three-year driving ban. Mary Crawford, 72, received a 12-month sentence, suspended for 18 months, and was banned from driving for three years. But since she is appealing against the decision, she is currently free to continue driving. The accident occurred on May...

MAD about speed cameras

27 May 2003

MAD about speed cameras

Motorists Against Detection (MAD) claims its members are responsible for vandalising speed cameras in Norfolk. ” In the whole of the UK there are a couple of hundred active members carrying out...

Get your bike set up by MCN

27 May 2003

Get your bike set up by MCN

We want to know which is the best exhaust you can buy. So we’re asking the experts – you. Tell us what can or system you have on your bike, along with your comments and you could win a bespoke set-up...

Rider in hospital after hitting booby-trap

20 May 2003

Rider in hospital after hitting booby-trap

A teenage trials bike rider has been badly injured by a wire booby-trap strung between two trees. Ben Carrington has been unable to speak after his voicebox was crushed by the wire and he stopped...

Ducati V4 for the road

20 May 2003

Ducati V4 for the road

In this week’s issue of MCN, out now, we reveal how Ducati bosses have admitted they are now one step closer to making a road going version of the V4 Desmosedici raced in MotoGP. The immense power...