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KTM video back on web

06 October 2004

KTM’s controversial street-thrash video promoting its new SuperDuke may have been officially taken offline – but that hasn’t stopped it spreading across the internet. The firm was hosting the...

If there’s a question you’ve always wanted to ask Foggy, this could be your chance. The four-time World Superbike champion and Foggy Petronas race team boss is the latest in a line of sporting heroes...

War on middle lane hogs

06 October 2004

Signs promoting correct lane discipline will be trialled for a week by the Highways Agency in an attempt to clear congestion on motorways. Messages such as “Keep left unless overtaking”, and “Don’t...

Biking is getting safer

01 October 2004

The headline figures and continuous police crackdowns may have you believing riding a bike is more dangerous than ever. But latest figures from the Government itself reveal the accident rate for...

Race meets: Oct 6 on

01 October 2004

Each week we publish a list of road races, drag races, minimotos, sprints and supermotos taking place in the UK. These are those for the week commencing October 6, 2004. ROAD RACING SATURDAY October 9 Hillsborough MCC Irish Superbikes, Bishopscourt, County Down. 02892-666447. New Era Road Racing, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. 01920-444205. North East MCRC, Croft, North Yorkshire. 01670-735235. ...

New face of the BMF

01 October 2004

Leon Mannings is the new chairman of the BMF. He was elected, at Saturday’s AGM in Leicester, to replace Sharon Nash – who held the post since October 1999. In his pitch Mannings told members: “The...

Wanted: Pan, R1 riders

01 October 2004

You could be joining the MCN road test team on Wednesday October 6 to ride an exciting new-for-2005 bike on the road and on the no-limits wide-open spaces of Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground. We’re...

£25 for views on MCN

01 October 2004

You can have a big say in the future of MCN – and we’ll even pay you for your views. All you have to do is be available to travel to Sutton Coldfield on the evenings of either October 18 or October...

Visit MCN Butlins Bash for a day

01 October 2004

Our Butlins bash is on this weekend. Join in the fun as a day visitor. Day visitor tickets are available from the Butlins Skegness Day Visitors Entrance on Saturday and Sunday (for details of what...

ESS sets the pace

01 October 2004

The European Superbike School is launching what it is hailing as the next generation of track day with every rider timed and grouped according to the pace they can really ride. The aim of the new...

K1200S tested in UK

01 October 2004

motorcyclenews.com user Andy Bacon got an extended test ride on the new BMW K1200S. MCN is about to conduct its first full test of the bike on UK roads (we’ve previously tested it in Germany and...

Off road: Oct 6 on

01 October 2004

Each week we publish a list of off road events being held in the UK. These are for the week commencing October 6, 2004. SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY October 6 King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. Hull, Hull, Yorkshire. 7.30pm. 01482-784848. THURSDAY October 7 Sheffield, South Yorkshire. 0114-285-3142. FRIDAY October 8 Edinburgh, Armadale, West Lothian. 01501-734404. Somerset, Highbridge, Somerset.

Rallies etc: Oct 6 on

01 October 2004

Each week we publish a list of Rallies and exhibitions being held in the UK. These are for the week starting October 6, 2004. RALLIES FRIDAY October 8 Silent Few MCC’s Middle Wicket Rally, Burnley, Lancashire. 01282-413694. MCN Autumn Spectacular, Butlins, Skegness, Lincolnshire. 0870-242-0870 (quote: motorcycle 034, see page 13). Mobile Chaos MCC Rally, Silverdale, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire.

In MCN - October 6

01 October 2004

This week’s MCN – out on Wednesday October 6 – comes with a FREE 12-page celebration of James Toseland’s WSB crown. Get the inside story on the tears, tension and triumph of Magny Cours PLUS: Free...

Now is best time to buy

01 October 2004

The huge discounts on new and used bikes that we’ve seen this year look set to get smaller so now is the time to grab the last of the bargains. Slow sales in 2004 are forcing dealers to offer huge...

Join us at Morcott meet

01 October 2004

Got strong views about MCN? Come and put them to Editor Marc Potter at the White Horse Inn, Morcott, Rutland on Tuesday evening (October 5). Marc and Deputy Editor Ped Baker will be joined by other...

Rideouts: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS you can join in all around the UK. For others – or to organise your own, see our Rideouts forum. You’ll find it by selecting HAVE YOUR SAY from our main...

Bike meets: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. There is one near you. Don’t miss out on the chance to meet up with other riders. These are meetings on in the week starting on Wednesday September 29, 2004. They are listed by date. WEDNESDAY September 29 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn,...

Bag an ex-demo deal

29 September 2004

It’s a cracking time to change your bike with dealers wanting to off-load their 2004 demo bikes and unused pre-registered bikes. Many are offering clearance sales on used stock, too. Sell yours...

Teen thriller from Derbi

29 September 2004

Looks like there’s never been a better time to be 17. Derbi has launched the gorgeous GPR125 race replica -complete with radial front brake caliper, upside-down forks, underseat exhaust, alloy frame...

CCM back in business

29 September 2004

CCM is back in business. Spare parts should be available by the end of October and new bikes are expected to be on sale early next year. Founder Alan Clews, son Austin Clews, son Austin and...

BMW boss goes global

29 September 2004

BMW’s GB bike boss is on the move after just 10 months in the job. Pieter de Waal arrived in January with a stunning record of success in South Africa – increasing sales ten-fold in seven years. Now...

The funkiest 50 yet?

29 September 2004

Malaguti’s ultra-funky new 50 – the Drakon NKD – will be shown for the first time in the UK at the NEC Show from November 5. The six-speed 50 comes complete with radial front brake caliper, 3-spoke...

Race meets: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of ROAD RACING, SPRINTS, SUPERMOTO, MINIMOTO, DRAG RACING AND HILLCLIMBS. These are those for the week commencing Wednesday, September 29, 2004. They are listed by category, then date. ROAD RACING SATURDAY October 2 Classic Racing MCC, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. 01953-850677 or www.crmc.co.uk Darley Moor MCRRC, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. 01246-866537. Euro...

Montesa 4-stroke here

29 September 2004

Montesa has launched a customer version of the four-stroke Cota 4RT trial bike Douglie Lampkin will ride in next year’s world championship. The move to a four-stroke (championship rules will ban...

What's hot on this site

29 September 2004

We’ve been tracking the content that got most people most excited. And now here’s your chance to catch up with it all in one hit. The following stories are those that have the current highest scores...

Trackdays: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS and RIDING SCHOOLS. These are those for the week starting Wednesday, September 29, 2004. They are listed by category then date. TRACKDAYS FRIDAY October 1 100% Bikes Trackday, Croft, North Yorkshire. £120, 0870-8722532 or www.100pc.co.uk Track Attack, Donington Park, Leicestershire. 01332-819503. SATURDAY October 2 Track Attack, Donington Park,...

Hyosung's 05 surprises

29 September 2004

2005 could be the year you buy your first Hyosung. They may not have the cache of their Japanese rivals yet, but the new line-up – and their prices – could well turn your head. Suzuki’s SV650S is...

E-Clip: September 29

29 September 2004

No one likes a show-off, so it’s refreshingly funny to see this one fall on his arse. To view the clip click here, and look under Crashes, for YZFR1 Stoppie Wheelie Crash.

Le cops nab our man

29 September 2004

Used Bikes Editor Angus Farquhar is completing his last session at the European Superbikes School three day track course at the Norgaro circuit in France. He’s going quicker but is 90 Euros lighter in...

Go naked for hot deals

29 September 2004

With a new half-faired 650 from Hyosung breaking cover and an updated Cagiva Raptor 650 on the scene for 2005, our focus on hot used deals this week is on naked and half-faired 600s. These all...

E-Clip: September 22

22 September 2004

Fonsi Nieto puts the brakes on Toni Elias during the 250 race at the Welkom MotoGP. Click here to view this clip

Theft Watch: Husky SM

22 September 2004

motorcyclenews.com user ‘chairman’ needs your help to help track a Husky SM610S, stolen from the Wokingham area on Friday evening (Sep 24). It was stolen between 4pm and 6:20pm. It is yellow and blue and has a single Doma Race exhaust, yellow s/moto front mudguard, rack removed & 2 strips of black duct tape covering the holes in the rear mudguard. The bike has carbon-look mini rear indicators...

Rideouts: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS on in the UK. For more, or to organise your own, go to our Have Your Say forums and look under road riding/rideouts. WED September 22 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails, North Wales. 01270-768562. King Billy, Northampton. 01604-621325. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. Purbeck and District MCC, Sandford Hotel, Sandford, Dorset. 7pm.

Cash in on 05 updates

22 September 2004

With the launch of all the new 2005 bikes there will be some great deals on second hand bikes as riders upgrade to the latest model. A look through our BIKES FOR SALE section reveals some great...

UK debut for K1200S

22 September 2004

BMW’s 167bhp K1200S will be launched in all 36 of the firm’s UK and Ireland dealerships on Saturday, September 25. And the price has been announced. It will be listed at £9750 – quite a premium...