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You rate the 05 bikes

15 September 2004

The bikes of 2005 are on parade among the glamour of the Munich Bike Show all this week. We’ve been bringing you first pictures as the bikes were launched and asking for your reactions. If you...

E-Clip: September 15

15 September 2004

If you missed American Chopper on the Discovery Channel, here’ some ‘amusing’ outakes. To view the clips, simply click here. Have Your Say about the Video, here.

We're up for top award

15 September 2004

motorcyclenews.com has been short-listed for a prestigious national prize in the annual Association of Online Publishers awards. The AOP has had a record number of entries this year (over 200) and...

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS on in the UK. To check for more, or to organise your own, visit the Road Riding board in our Have Your Say forums. Click here. RIDEOUTS THURSDAY September 16 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails, North Wales. 01270-768562. All week. Royal Oak, North Kelsey, Lincs. 7pm. 01652-678544. SATURDAY September 18 Track Sense Trail Ride, Hampshire. 08704-450600. Fasttrack...

Meet Jodi at Essex run

08 September 2004

Blonde bombshell biking babe Jodi Marsh will kickstart the 2004 Essex Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run on Sunday, September 12. Jodi – who recently joined MCN on a road test – will be at Ford’s Dunton...

Aprilia debuts its Strada

08 September 2004

Aprilia has unveiled its new Yamaha-powered Pegaso Strada among the glitz of the Munich Bike Show. With an official launch on Tuesday morning (September 14) Aprilia uncovered a bike with...

RiDER Power results

08 September 2004

Read the results of RiDER Power’s 10,000-biker survey – starting with the next issue of Ride – out from September 10. This year’s response has been so great the results have had to be spread over two...

Revised R6 revealed

08 September 2004

Yamaha has upgraded its R6 to compete in the hard-fought 600cc sports bike class for 2005. The firm debuted its new-look bike on Tuesday afternoon (Sep 14) in Munich alongside a host of other new...

Diesel spills rally success

08 September 2004

The KillSpills rally in London to promote the dangers of diesel spills for motorcyclists took place on Saturday, September 11 with a huge turn-out riding from the Ace Cafe to Buckingham Palace. An...

Bike of the Year so far

08 September 2004

Which is your bike of the year… so far? With most firm’s 05 model ranges being launched at the Munich Bike Show from September 13 onwards, we’re asking for your nominations for the star so far. Will...

Off-Road: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of off-road events. These are those for the week commencing September 15, 2004. MOTOCROSS SATURDAY September 18 Wilden MXC, Kidderminster. 07778-396058. Twin-Shock SC, Glenochil -by-Alloa. 01383-732952. NIMC Ulster Championship, Donemana. 02871-338107. SUNDAY September 19 Glenrothes Youth MXC, Leuchars, Fife. 01333-340931. Luton and DMC, Toddington, Beds.

Trackdays: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS. These are for the week commencing September 15, 2004. THURSDAY September 16 Track Attack, Donington Park, Leics. 01332-819503. Speedfreak Trackday, Mallory Park, Leics. 01625-859969. FRIDAY September 17 Mick Boddice Trackday, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. 01332-677079. SATURDAY September 18 100% Bikes Trackday, Croft, N Yorks. £120. 0870-8722532.

Anti-diesel rally times

08 September 2004

Thinking of joining in the KillSpills rally? It’s on in London on September 11 and aims to raise the issue of the risks of diesel spills to motorcyclists. Here’s the itinery: 11am Rally Riders arrive...

Naked MZ goes public

08 September 2004

MZ launched its new MZ1000SF naked bike to the world at the Munich Bike Show on Monday (Sep 13). The firm has based it on its MZ1000S sports tourer, with a boosted midrange and a bikini fairing that...

2005 Suzukis

08 September 2004

Suzuki has unveiled its line up for 2005 with the all new GSX-R1000 topping the bill. The GSX-R1000 gets a twin injection system with dual throttle valves and the capacity gets a boost from 988 to...

E-clip: September 8

08 September 2004

Give it a bit too much gas going round a corner at full tilt and this is what you can expect. Click here to watch the clip

05 Ducatis go on show

08 September 2004

Ducati rolled out a host of stunning new bikes on Tuesday morning as it debuted its 2005 line-up at the Munich Bike Show in Germany. MCN was on hand to witness the world unveiling – which follows...

This week's trackdays

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS. These are for the week commencing September 8, 2004. THURSDAY September 9 Infinity Trackdays, Brands Hatch. £199. 01252-400500. 100% Bikes Trackday, Cadwell Park. 0870-8722532. FRIDAY September 10 Mick Boddice Trackday, Darley Moor. 01332-677079. Phil Bevan Trackday and Supermoto, Pembrey, Dyfed. 07968-208132. SATURDAY September 11 Suzuki Performance...

Race Meets: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of bike racing events being held in the UK. These are for the week commencing Sep 15, 2004. Road racing: Saturday September 18 Aintree MCC, Aintree Circuit, Liverpool. 01257-462216. New Era Road Racing, Pembrey, Dyfed. 01920 444205. Until Sunday. Classic Racing MCC, Snetterton, Norfolk. 01953-850677. Until Sunday. Sunday September 19 British Superbikes, Donington Park,...

05 Triumph line-up

08 September 2004

Triumph has unveiled its full 2005 line-up at the Munich Show – and it includes the new bigger-bore Daytona 650 MCN spied two weeks ago. Triumph’s Ross Clifford introduced the 2005 range claiming it...

This week's bike meets

08 September 2004

MONDAY September 13 Castle of Comfort, East Harptree, Bristol. 7pm. 01761-221321. Lysley Arms, Chippenham, Wiltshire. 01249-652864. MFN, Shipley Gate, Notts. 01773-530313. Reubens Coffee House,...

All-new CBR600RR

08 September 2004

Honda has revealed its next generation CBR600RR for 2005 – and there’s a wealth of important updates including a 6kg weight cut, revised engine, frame and swingarm, new radial mount four-piston front...

05 bikes = used deals

08 September 2004

With loads of new bikes breaking cover there’s the chance of a glut of great used bikes on offer as riders clear space in their garages for the new arrivals. You’ll always find the freshest additions...

Raptor updates for 05

08 September 2004

Cagiva`s Raptor 650 is updated for 2005 – and the firm promises more of them will be available in the UK. Only 50 came in last year due to supply problems. This year the Suzuki SV650-powered bike...

TnT Sport breaks cover

08 September 2004

Benelli is offering a new TnT Sport – designed to be the ultimate streetfighter. It was debuted at an official Benelli launch in Misano on Saturday September 11. The new bike combines elements of the...

Make Gatsos pay!

08 September 2004

Britain’s bike industry has stumped up the cash to save the cash-strapped nationwide Bikesafe initiative – and slammed the Government for failing to put its money where its mouth is. The Government...

Jackie Chan signed up

08 September 2004

Hong Kong Hollywood legend Jackie Chan has been signed up to be the ‘brand ambassador’ for a new 125 being launched by Indian firm Bajaj. The Discover, launched this week, is tilted at the...

Sep 18 issue of MCN

08 September 2004

The are 21 pages of MCN devoted to 52 new bikes including the brutal new 1050cc Triumph Speed Triple and bored out 650cc Daytona. Both the Honda CBR600RR and R6 have been heavily-revised to try and...

05 Honda Wing and CRF

08 September 2004

Honda has launched an enduro version of the CRF450R crosser – the 2005 CRF450X. Complete with electric start, halogen headlight, LED taillight and enduro-tuned suspension, the four-stroke promises to...

Bimota DB5: first pics

08 September 2004

This is the first picture of the DB5 road bike Bimota will launch at the Munich Show in Germany next week (starting Sep 13). It uses a Ducati 1000DS V-twin engine, as used in the Multistrada, 1000SS...

No end to this summer

08 September 2004

Thought summer’s days might be numbered? You’re wrong – it’s actually Springtime. At least, it is if you’re ready to take advantage of a new luxury touring firm starting up on New Zealand’s South...

Rossi designs new R6

08 September 2004

Not only is there a new R6 for 2005 – MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has worked with Yamaha to come up with a new paintjob for it. The bike was rolled out at Yamaha’s Munich bike show press...

We're testing 05 999

08 September 2004

Ducati’s 05 999 makes its public debut at the Munich Show next week – but MCN has been testing it this week and will bring you the world’s first test of the £11,500 Italian beauty in our September 15...

Bike boom is back!

08 September 2004

New bike sales for August were up by 7.6% compared to the same month last year. It’s the second month on the trot to see a rise and comes on top of Department for Transport figures showing bike...

Guzzi's plans for 05

08 September 2004

Moto Guzzi`s future direction may have been in doubt all year, but that hasn`t stopped it ploughing on in developing a line up of bikes for 2005. They were revealed in Munich on Tuesday morning (Sep...

Rallies/Shows: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of shows, rallies and exhibitions. These are those for the week starting Sep 15, 2004. SHOWS SATURDAY September 18 RSPCA Motorbike Show, Animal Welfare Centre, Hull. 01482-343875. BMF Tail End 2004, East of England Showground, Peterborough. £8. 0116-254-8818. (See above) Fun Day, Hawkin’s Sports and Social Club, Cheslyn Hay, Staffs. 01922-418895. Festival of Transport...