2004

Grab an ex-demo deal

01 September 2004

It’s the time of year when dealers prepare to get shot of their demo bikes – offering you genuine bargains on well-maintained, low-mileage nearly new machines. John Clark Motorcycles in Aberdeen has...

Diesel spill hotline due

01 September 2004

The BMF will call for a nationwide diesel-spills hotline to be set up as part of a massive shake-up of responsibilities for the UK’s roads network. The 0800-style line would be widely advertised and...

Nearly new bargains

01 September 2004

It’s going to be a brilliant weekend to go looking for a new bike and we’re giving you a great head start if you’re looking for a bike that’s as close to showroom fresh as you’ll find. All these...

Star in new bike movie

01 September 2004

You and your bike could star in a new movie – if you happen to own a pre-1966 model. The film production company is looking for 50 bikes and scooters and their owners to act as extras. Filming will...

Winners ride the Ring

01 September 2004

Two Brits are among 30 world-wide winners of a competition to ride the Nurburgring on BMW’s new K1200S. The circuit is closed to the public for the occasion – on September 6 and 7.. Winners Barrie...

BMW tops reliability list

01 September 2004

BMWs have been rated the most reliable bikes on the road by owners taking part in a 10,000-rider survey for RiDE magazine. Owners of the German bikes gave them an average score of 90% for reliability...

Bank holiday bargains

25 August 2004

Within the price range you will be looking at ’98 bikes if you go for either a Yamaha R1 or a Honda Fireblade. A 14,000 mile R1 can be had for £3895 while a 15,500 mile Blade will set you back £3899. ...

05 Suzukis go public

25 August 2004

Suzuki’s big-selling bargain Bandit 600 is being upgraded with more grunt for 2005. The new GSF650 and GSF650S are just two of a line-up of six new bikes revealed by the firm on Friday, August 27,...

Kawasaki updates Nomad

25 August 2004

Kawasaki has launched a new Vulcan Nomad cruiser in the US. The original 1500cc bike was discontinued from the European line up at the beginning of 2002 but the machine continued to sell well in the...

Bank Holiday off road

25 August 2004

Each week we publish a list of off road dates on in the UK. Theses are those for the week commencing August 25, 2004 – and includes those on over the Bank Holiday Weekend. Speedway WEDNESDAY August 25 Hull. 7.30pm. 01482-784848. King’s Lynn. 01553-771111. THURSDAY August 26 Ipswich. 01473-623640. Sheffield. 0114-285-3142. FRIDAY August 27 Oxford. 01865-711346. Edinburgh. 01501-734404. ...

New ZZ-R600 launched

25 August 2004

Kawasaki has revealed a new version of the ZZ-R600 based on a previous ZX-6R. Kawasaki is not thought to be bringing the bike to the UK. It appears to be essentially the same as the old J1 model...

Sportsters' Euro battle

25 August 2004

The Harley-Davidson UK competition to find the Best Sportster 2004 goes into its final round next weekend with 14 UK contenders battling it out with the best of Europe. The final, on September 4, is...

Bank Holiday rideouts

25 August 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS. These are for the week starting August 26. They cover the Bank Holiday weekend. You can find out about more rideouts – or try to organise your own – here THURSDAY August 26 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails. N Wales. 01270-768562. Royal Oak, North Kelsey, Lincs. 7pm. 01652-678544. FRIDAY August 27 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails. See Thursday. Fasttrack Trail,...

Cooler BMW leathers

25 August 2004

BMW has launched new leathers which aim to be more comfortable in hot weather. Black leather usually absorbs 95 per cent on sunlight, making them too hot and sticky in warm weather. The new BMW Black...

Book an MCN track day

25 August 2004

* This offer has now closed * Time is running out to join in an MCN trackday this year. Each of our days includes ample track time plus tuition from top instructors. Novice, intermediate and advanced...

E-clip: August 25

25 August 2004

The e-clip published in this week’s MCN has been taken offline since the paper went to print. Instead, here’s a clip of the master of slide Thierry Van Den Bosch taking backing it in to the extreme on...

Long termers on track

25 August 2004

A host of MCN long term test bikes and their riders enjoyed a cracking night at Rockingham on Wednesday. Editor Marc Potter was there with his blade, road tester Michael Neeves took his R1 out, road...

Bank Holiday bike meets

25 August 2004

Bank Holiday weekend is coming up. Make the most of it by getting out to one of the hundreds of BIKE MEETS held in the UK over the next few days. The ones listed here are for the week commencing...

Video: R1 for sale

25 August 2004

Want to take a closer look at a bike for sale before you go and buy? You can with the video clips MCN offers. Here’s the latest one added – it’s an R1 on offer at £4895 ONO. The bike is currently...

Sharpen your skills

25 August 2004

Free riding skills top-ups are being offered at BikeSafe Day 2004 in Chelmsford, Essex. Run from 10am to 3.30pm on Sunday, September 5, the free event features trade stands, observed ride outs, tips...

New Triumph 646 spied

25 August 2004

Our spies have spotted Triumph’s new Daytona 600 being tested with a new 646cc engine. It was spotted close the the British firm’s Hinckley HQ. The bigger bore is expected to raise power by as much...

Superbike stunner due

25 August 2004

A stunning new superbike is causing a stir in the MCN office today. We’re gathering first details – and seeing first pictures – of an important new four-cylinder sports bike which looks set to take...

05 ZX-6R: more pics

25 August 2004

Kawasaki has released more pictures of the stunning new ZX-6R – among them the first pictures of the bike in action. More spec has also been revealed. There’s confirmation of the slipper clutch (back...

Trackdays, Aug 25 on

25 August 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS being held in the UK. These are those for the week staring August 25, 2004 and includes events over the Bank Holiday weekend. WEDNESDAY August 25 Track Evening, Rockingham, Northants. £65. 01536-271100. MCN staff in attendance. FRIDAY August 27 Mick Boddice Trackday, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. 01332-677079. Phil Bevan Trackday, Pembrey, Dyfed.

Race meets: Aug 25 on

25 August 2004

Each week we publish a list of ROAD RACING, MINIMOTO, HILLCLIMB and DRAG RACING events on the UK. These are those for the week starting Aug 25 and includes the Bank Holiday Weekend. ROAD RACING WEDNESDAY August 25 Manx Grand Prix, Isle of Man. 01624-644644 or www.iommgp.com THURSDAY August 26 Manx Grand Prix. See Wednesday. FRIDAY August 27 Manx Grand Prix. See Wednesday. SATURDAY August 28 ...

2005 ZX-6R revealed

25 August 2004

Kawasaki’s 2005 ZX-6R features a slipper clutch as standard, MotoGP-style fuel injection, wavy brake discs and a high-revving 107bhp engine. Full details are revealed in the issue of MCN dated August...

20th anniversary V-Max

25 August 2004

Yamaha has launched an anniversary special V-Max in the US to celebrate the bikes 20th year in production. The new edition is essentially the same bike but gets a special ‘Shift Red’ paint scheme...

05 GSX-R1000 unveiled

25 August 2004

This is the first official picture of Suzuki’s 2005 GSX-R1000. It promises to be even more powerful and even sharper handling than the current cutting edge K4 version. Engine capacity is up from...

Tested to the limit

25 August 2004

Most bikes can cope with spending all day on the road, but how many can cope with going balls-out on a track, non-stop, all day long? We took three bikes – one Japanese, one Italian, and one British...

GSX-R tweeks tested

25 August 2004

The tweeks to my GSX-R1000’s suspension have made a significant improvement to the way the bike handles on track. I rode Rockingham on August 18. Harris’s Ohlins suspension experts adjusted my...

In MCN: September 1

25 August 2004

In this week’s new-bike-packed MCN – out on Wednesday, September 1 – First official pics – full spec and the inside line on the all-new bigger-bore GSX-R1000. PLUS: New Supermoto DR-Z400 and bigger...

Bike meets: Aug 19 on

18 August 2004

MONDAY August 23 Castle of Comfort, East Harptree, Bristol. 7pm. 01761-221321. Lysley Arms, Chippenham, Wiltshire. 01249-652864. MFN, Shipley Gate, Notts. 01773-530313. Reubens Coffee House, Grantham. 01476-576742. Saddler’s Arms, New Yatt, Oxfordshire. 01993-868368. The Lazy World, Birmingham. 8pm. 0121-454-8282. The Newcastle, Tuxford, Notts. 5pm. 01777-870208. White Cow, Ilkeston,...

Grab an ex-demo deal

Diesel spill hotline due

Nearly new bargains

Star in new bike movie

Winners ride the Ring

BMW tops reliability list

Bank holiday bargains

05 Suzukis go public

Kawasaki updates Nomad

Bank Holiday off road

New ZZ-R600 launched

Sportsters' Euro battle

Bank Holiday rideouts

Cooler BMW leathers

Book an MCN track day

E-clip: August 25

Long termers on track

Bank Holiday bike meets

Video: R1 for sale

Sharpen your skills

New Triumph 646 spied

Superbike stunner due

05 ZX-6R: more pics

Trackdays, Aug 25 on

Race meets: Aug 25 on

2005 ZX-6R revealed

20th anniversary V-Max

05 GSX-R1000 unveiled

Tested to the limit

GSX-R tweeks tested

In MCN: September 1

Bike meets: Aug 19 on

MZ 1000N revealed

Video: Hornet for sale

Crescent's big weekend

Owners celebrate GPZ