July

05 GSX-R1000 revealed

07 July 2004

Suzuki will launch an updated and even more powerful version of its GSX-R1000 for 2005 complete with MotoGP inspired dimensions and a radical snout designed to scoop in more air. Its weight is being...

Pick up a bargain bike

07 July 2004

If you’re after a new bike then there are a whole range of offers available at the moment. Here are just a few to choose from. Ducati are offering a special insurance deal on the 999 and 749. Buy...

Off road: July 9

07 July 2004

Our off road listing for the week commencing July 9, includes Speedway, Motocross, Enduros and Trials events. SPEEDWAY FRIDAY July 9 Oxford. 01865-711346. Edinburgh, Armadale, West Lothian. 01501-734404. SATURDAY July 10 Berwick, Northumberland. 01289-307707. Rye House, Hertfordshire. 01992-440400. Workington, Cumbria. 7.30pm. 01900-608071. Eastbourne, Arlington, East Sussex. 7.30pm.

Gatso goes missing

07 July 2004

The anti speed-camera movement has moved the game on from simply defacing roadside Gatsos after the internals of a camera in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, were stolen from the yellow housing. Police say it...

More pics on your ad

07 July 2004

A bike ad on motorcyclenews.com is like no other – in more ways than one. With your online ads you can have extra images free, to reflect your personality or reveal more details about your bike. Show...

Race meets: July 9 on

07 July 2004

Each week we publish a list of the ROAD RACING events on in the UK. These are those for the week commencing Friday, July 9, 2004. This list includes drag races and minimotos. SATURDAY July 10 Aintree MCC, Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool. 01257-462216. BMCRC, Brands Hatch, Kent. 01304-831714 or www.bemsee.co.uk. Derby Phoenix MCC, Croft, Durham. 01623-636880. New Era, Snetterton, Norfolk. 01920...

Sheene memorial dinner

07 July 2004

A memorial black tie dinner is being held by the Friends of Barry Sheene MBE, with star riders set to attend including Gary Nixon, Marco Lucchinelli, Mick Grant, Dave Croxford, John Cooper and Paul...

Meet race stars

07 July 2004

If you’re at a loose end this weekend then there are a whole host of open days and special offers to take advantage of and plenty of chance to meet top British racers. The Bike People in Doncaster...

New look 999

07 July 2004

Ducati has listened to calls from racers riding its 999 and announced a series of changes to the bike for 2005 that will see a new upper fairing and more powerful engine. These are the first official...

C-charge threat for bikes

07 July 2004

Riders could be forced to stump up the £5-a-day congestion charge for going into Central London because figures compiled by Transport For London show bike accident rates have risen across the...

26,000 Beemer fans

07 July 2004

Over 26,000 riders descended on the Bavarian town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen for the 4th International BMW Motorrad Biker Meeting. Over a hundred Brits were among them, alongside guests from as far...

Verging on insanity

07 July 2004

Christian Pfeiffer has rewritten the stunt riders’ rule book with an awesome display on his Ducati Monster. It landed him top spot in the opening round of this year’s World Stunt Championship in the...

We ride new 999R

07 July 2004

MCN’s Adam Child rode the new Ducati 999R at Laguna Seca this week. Here are our first pictures as they arrive from the States, and his first impressions of the bike. They will be followed by a full...

McGregor trip update

07 July 2004

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are heading across the hostile, open wastelands and rugged roads of Mongolia, onwards to Siberia. After setting off from London at the end of May to circumnavigate...

Trackdays: July 9 on

07 July 2004

Each week we publish TRACKDAYS on in the UK. These are those for the week from Friday July 9 onwards. THURSDAY July 8 FRIDAY July 9 Mick Boddice Trackday, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbys. 01332-677079. SATURDAY July 10 Mick Boddice Trackday, Darley Moor. See Friday July 9. Suzuki Performance Riding School, Mallory Park, Leics. From £140. 01455-251800. SUNDAY July 11 Track Attack, Donington Park,...

Bike meets: July 9 on

07 July 2004

WEDNESDAY July 14 Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leics. 01455-840330. Crown Inn, Salisbury, Wiltshire. 6pm. 01980-629247. Fishermans Inn, Rochdale, Greater Manchester. 01706-378168 or www.the-fishermans.com. Gloucester Old Spot, Cheltenham, Glos. 01242-571218. Honda Owners Club, Lower Sunbury, Surrey. 9pm. 07900-978903. Horseshoe, Silk...

CCM on the ropes

07 July 2004

CCM went into voluntary administration on Wednesday July 8 – and there seems little hope that the company can be saved. The British off-road and supermoto manufacturer told staff they were all being...

Report blames drivers

07 July 2004

The first detailed European study of bike accidents has shown that 60 per cent of cases involved a car driver, and in half, it was the car driver who was to blame. The ‘Motorcycle Accidents In Depth...

Babes rate sexiest bikes

07 July 2004

Think your sports bike is just the thing to draw the ladies? Think those skin-tight race leathers and full-face lid get them all-of-a-flutter? It’s nice to think, but is it true? We wanted to know...

Riding schools: July 9 on

07 July 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDING SCHOOLS coming up. These are for the week commencing July 9. FRIDAY July 9 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, Midlands. 01933-674036. The Powerslide Training School, Saddlebow Stadium, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. £195. 01507-313829 or www.powerslidetraining.co.uk. SATURDAY July 10 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, Midlands. 01933-674036. Phase 2, Devizes, Wiltshire.

Free Brands WSB tickets

01 July 2004

Book an MCN track day and get a free pair of tickets to Friday practice for Brands Hatch World Superbikes. There are a limited number of places left on the three remaining Brands Hatch MCN track days...

Own your own BSB bike

01 July 2004

Here’s an offer that doesn’t come along every day – your chance to own a current and competitive British Superbike. It’s the GSX-R1000 that’s been run by motorcyclenews.com’s own Web Sales Director...

Have Your Say winner

01 July 2004

We’ve selected Trumpetman21 as the first prize-winner for the best messages postsed for the week. Not only did he bring B-list celebrity Fiona Phillips to everyone’s attention when she started...

East Anglian show no go

01 July 2004

The East Anglian Motorcycle Show scheduled to take place at the Hunts Race Course, Brampton, Cambridgeshire on Friday July 2 has been postponed. No event will be taking place on the above date, but...

Camera vans at Barton

01 July 2004

Police have resorted to using hidden speed cameras to catch bikers on the way to next week’s Barton Bike Meet. In response to criticism that not enough was done about speeding at last year’s event,...

Back to superbike school

01 July 2004

I know how to ride. Sounds arrogant doesn’t it? But it’s true, I really do know the theory of how to ride inside out. It’s the practice I sometimes struggle with. After a series of relatively hefty...

2005 Suzuki cruisers

01 July 2004

Suzuki’s 2005 cruiser line-up has been launched in the U.S. with a new model and completely new names for the whole range. All Suzuki cruisers are now called Boulevards in the US but it is not yet...

Rider shot dead in clash

01 July 2004

A rider has been shot dead after being deliberately knocked off his bike by a Mercedes-driving gang. He was shot several times as he ran from the two-or-more occupants of the car. The incident happened in Camberwell, south London, on Saturday, July 3. The victim was named today, July 5. Eric Akinniranye, 25, was on release from a 10-year prison sentence for firearm offences, police say. Initial...

Keep your eyes open

01 July 2004

There is a simple lesson to be learnt here: When on a ride-out always watch what your mates in front are doing in front Click here to see the video

Rapid Skills day

01 July 2004

There’s not much point in having a sports bike if you don’t know how to use it properly. Having only ever owned all-rounders before I thought it was about time to learn some fast riding skills now...

Bikes in car pool lanes?

01 July 2004

New lanes to cut congestion for car sharers on motorways are expected to be announced by the Government, but there is no indication whether motorcycles will also have access to the ‘car-pool’...

£3000 of variety

01 July 2004

It’s not too late to make a switch to a new bike in time for summer, and you can find a huge range to choose from in just a couple of minutes. Just £3000 opens up everything from an all-purpose 600cc...

Can you beat this?

01 July 2004

It’s the moment when pound signs flash before your eyes, your stomach makes balletic manoeuvres and your sphincter breaks out the morse code to spell out S-O-S. And free, in MCN, out on Wednesday July 7, there’s a whole supplement dedicated to it – Trackday crashes. Take a browse through them and then tell us – have you done better? If you’ve ever had a crash that’s been captured on film (or the...

05 GSX-R1000 revealed

Pick up a bargain bike

Off road: July 9

Gatso goes missing

More pics on your ad

Race meets: July 9 on

Sheene memorial dinner

Meet race stars

New look 999

C-charge threat for bikes

26,000 Beemer fans

Verging on insanity

We ride new 999R

McGregor trip update

Trackdays: July 9 on

Bike meets: July 9 on

CCM on the ropes

Report blames drivers

Babes rate sexiest bikes

Riding schools: July 9 on

Free Brands WSB tickets

Own your own BSB bike

Have Your Say winner

East Anglian show no go

Camera vans at Barton

Back to superbike school

2005 Suzuki cruisers

Rider shot dead in clash

Keep your eyes open

Rapid Skills day

Bikes in car pool lanes?

£3000 of variety

Can you beat this?

Ride in a road test today

Share your superstitions

Real price for 600s