November

New tax rules reminder

25 November 2003

The government is keen to remind motorcyclists about new vehicle tax rules which come into effect on January 1, 2004. From the start of next year you’ll need to make sure you renew your tax within one...

Do Yamaha’s concept bikes do it for you?

25 November 2003

Yamaha has unveiled two concept bikes sharing the themes of big power and bulging muscles the MT01 and MT 03 and we want to know what you think of them. Do you think Yamaha is on the right track with...

Congestion charge makes biking safer

25 November 2003

A Transport for London (TfL) report has shown congestion charging in the capital has been accompanied by a 15% drop in motorcycle casualties, despite a rise in bike use. The TfL report, ‘Congestion...

Triumph sales jump in U.S.

18 November 2003

Triumph sales in the U.S. between August and October 2003 were 46% higher than the same period in 2002. This increase has been helped by new finance programme and the popularity of the U.S.-targeted...

BMW announce 2004 prices at NEC

18 November 2003

BMW has announced its 2004 prices, which take effect from January 2004. There are price rises on many of its range but bikes supplied and registered before the end of this year will stay at 2003...

Dave Taylor Lifetime Achievement award

18 November 2003

Click the link on the right to see Tadao Baba receive the award for his contribution to motorcycling as the project leader for the Honda FireBlade since its launch in 1992. Baba flew in from Japan...

The babes of the show

18 November 2003

We asked you to send in your pictures of the best-looking young ladies that you could find at the NEC Show – and what a collection we got. Check out the hottest totty we’ve had so far on the right of...

The best new bikes of the NEC

18 November 2003

Here are pictures and details of the best new bikes at the 2003 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show. Whether it’s a new launch from a big name, like the 2004 Fireblade, 2004 Kawasaki Z750, the...

Anger at BBC Real Story

18 November 2003

The motorcyclenews.com message boards have been busy as registered users express their frustration with the portrayal of motorcyclists on the BBC programme ” Real Story ” . The show was broadcast on...

£150,000 of bike gear up for auction

18 November 2003

Over £150,000 of clothing and accessories are up for auction on Friday November 21 and 28 due to the liquidation of Rawhide Accessories Warehouse, Nottingham. The auction includes approximately 500...

Ducati offer 0 per cent finance

18 November 2003

Ducati UK has announced a 0 per cent finance scheme running on selected models until March 31, 2004. The scheme is from Ducati Finance and is available on both 2003 and 2004 Ducati 999, 749,...

The babes, bikes and bargains from the NEC

18 November 2003

If you want an idea of what you’ll find at the 2003 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the NEC, this is where you’ll find it. We’ve rounded up the best babes, bikes and bargains to give you...

We test the fastest 600cc bike in the world

18 November 2003

MCN has ridden the fastest 600cc bike in the world, Ten Kate’s World Supersport championship-winning Honda CBR600. And you can find out exactly what we think of the machine which helped Chris...

The big bargains at the NEC

18 November 2003

We’re visiting every stand at the NEC to find the biggest bargains so that you can justify your trip to the Show to ogle young ladies and bikes by saving anything up to £1000 on kit. We’ll also...

Honda rider, 76, banned for speeding

18 November 2003

Pensioner William Clowe has been banned for a month after a Perth Sherriff Court after admitting he had been speeding at over 100mph. The 76-year-old Honda rider was clocked as he passed an Audi car...

Have you received your free NEC supplement?

11 November 2003

Free with MCN, November 12, should be a 32-page NEC Motor Cycle Show guide, packed with the bikes you must see, your guide to the MCN Race Paddock, and other attractions. Unfortunately, it appears...

Police respond to rising fatalities

11 November 2003

Welsh police are reacting to the highest number of motorcycle fatalities ever recorded on their roads, and posting the finger at a lack of rider skill training Since January 18 motorcyclists have died on Welsh roads, mainly on unrestricted country roads. The number of fatalities has risen from 10 in 2001, and just seven last year. North Wales police Chief Superintendant Geraint Anwyl said that in...