2005

Year: 2005

Month: ALL

New boss for Guzzi

04 March 2005

After taking over Aprilia and Moto Guzzi last year Piaggio has now announced a new boss for Guzzi. Daniele Bandiera joins the firm from car maker Alfa Romeo where he was responsible for launching...

Damp start to Daytona

04 March 2005

The first pictures are arriving back from our team at Daytona Beach, Florida, where the week-long Daytona Bike Week is in full swing, if a little dampened by the weather. The rain has been coming...

AA report undermined

04 March 2005

Nationwide reports blaming bikes for ‘driving up the death toll on Britain’s most dangerous road’ have been revealed as inaccurate and sensationalist. An AA report released on March 9, 2005,...

Video: 1000cc group test

04 March 2005

This week’s MCN – out from Wednesday March 9 – features our exclusive group test of the all-new K5 GSX-R1000 versus the ZX-10R, Blade and R1. We travelled to the south of France to pitch the bikes...

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY March 9 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. THURSDAY March 10 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. Rochdale Road Runners MCC,...

Rate this site and MCN

04 March 2005

Here’s your chance to make a difference to both MCN and motorcyclenews.com. We’re asking for a few moments of your time to tell us about your use of the site and to share your views about what we do. ...

BikeSafe weekend of fun

04 March 2005

This year’s national BikeSafe event will take place at Cheltenham racecourse at the start of April and will have enough o keep you occupied all day long, including free assessed rides. The event will...

Our best video ad yet?

04 March 2005

Chris Deith has come up with what we reckon is the best video bike ad we’ve had so far. Take a look for yourself by downloading it. See ‘Click to play’ at the bottom of this article (some users will...

Bike Meets: Mar 9 on

04 March 2005

TUESDAY March 15 Blundell Arms, Widnes, Cheshire. 07976-565233. Breakspeare pub, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire. 01923-264290. Bridge Inn, Saxilby, Lincolnshire. 01522-702266. Crown Inn, Yoxall, Staffordshire. 01543-472551. Durham Ox, Langley Mill, Derbyshire. 01773-712806. Eight Towers, Widnes, Cheshire. 07976-565233. Fishermans Inn, Rochdale, Greater Manchester. 01706-378168 or...

Shows: Mar 2 on

01 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIES, EXHIBITIONS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing March 2, 2005. SHOWS FRIDAY March 4 Irish Motorbike and Scooter Show, Ducati Store, Dublin. 00353-145-5550. Daytona Bike Week, Florida. 08705-280004 or www.travelplanners.co.uk/daytona. Ballymoney Motorcycle Show, Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre, Ballymoney, County Antrim.

Used prices set to rise

01 March 2005

With the new biking season approaching the price of used bikes looks set to increase over the next couple of months, making now the perfect time to bag a bargain. According to industry price monitor,...

Adventures raise cash

01 March 2005

Fundraisers are turning their biking adventures into charity cash with runs adding up to 8000 miles. One group will take five bikes over 5000 miles in July to raise cash for ‘Joanna’s Wish – a...

Riding Schools: Mar 2 on

01 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDING SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing March 2, 2005. RIDING SCHOOLS WEDNESDAY March 2 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036. THURSDAY March 3 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036. FRIDAY March 4 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036. SATURDAY March 5 Motorcycle First Aid Course, London. 020-7258-3456. WEDNESDAY...

Video: 03 Blade for sale

01 March 2005

Kelvin Hassall is selling his 03 Blade and has taken advantage of our FREE offer to show video of his bike on this site. Take a walk-around his bike by downloading the video clip (see ‘click to play’...

Bike Meets: Mar 2 on

01 March 2005

TUESDAY March 8 Black Horse, Windsor. 01753-861953. Blundell Arms, Widnes, Cheshire. 07976-565233. Breakspeare pub, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire. 01923-264290. Crown Inn, Yoxall, Staffordshire. 01543-472551. Durham Ox, Langley Mill, Derbyshire. 01773-712806. Eight Towers, Widnes, Cheshire. 07976-565233. Fishermans Inn, Rochdale, Greater Manchester. 01706-378168 or www.the-fishermans.com. King’s...

Egg runs cancelled

01 March 2005

Two annual Egg Runs have been cancelled due to problems organising police escorts. Both the Wirral Easter Egg run and the East Midlands MAG run in Nottingham have been aborted due to concerns about...

Foggy?s 888 for sale

01 March 2005

Fancy owning a slice of History? Well Bonhams auction house has got the last ever Ducati 888 to win a BSB race – as ridden by Carl Fogarty and Michael Rutter. The full factory 1993 888 was first run...

Rideouts: Mar 2 on

01 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY March 2 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. THURSDAY March 3 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. Rochdale Road Runners MCC,...

Off road: Mar 2 on

01 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting March 2, 2005. SPEEDWAY SATURDAY March 5 Berwick, Northumberland. 01289-307707. Rye House, Hertfordshire. 01992-440400. SUNDAY March 6 Newport, Gwent. 2.30pm. 09066-555915 (60p per minute). MONDAY March 7 Belle Vue, Greater Manchester.

Speedway back at BMF

01 March 2005

Vintage speedway is back at the BMF Show this year – after a year away. It’s just part of a range of arena activities which include motocross, stunt and freestyle displays – and the infamous moped...

Do mobile cameras lie?

01 March 2005

A BBC programme has revealed major concerns about the accuracy of mobile speed cameras, with a brick wall creating a recorded speed of 58mph. The machines rely on the infra red beam they sent being...

Track events: Mar 2 on

01 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing March 2, 2005. ROAD RACING SATURDAY March 5 Auto 66 race test day, Elvington Park, nr York, Yorkshire. 01723-500653 or www.auto66.com. SUNDAY March 6 Auto 66, Elvington Park, nr York, Yorkshire. 01723-500653 or www.auto66.com. EMRA, Mallory Park, Leicestershire. 02476-544463. WEDNESDAY March 9 AMA...

Test ride new MT-01

01 March 2005

Fancy trying out Yamaha’s head-turning new MT-01? Demo rides are being made available from Saturday, March 5 – its official dealer launch day. Among the dealers advertising MT-01 test rides this...

Biker ballet at Kiev show

01 March 2005

The Ukraine’s first ever big bike show, Moto Bike 2005, has just finished in the capital Kiev – complete with a motorcycle-themed ballet. motorcyclenews.com regular Mykola Maruschak was there and...

New MCN - out NOW

01 March 2005

The new MCN, out March 2 is a Triumph test special which includes the world first test of the Triumph Speed Triple. Get our video verdict, here PLUS Used comparison: Triumph TT600 vs Triumph...

Video: Speed Triple

01 March 2005

MCN Road tester Michael Neeves has just come back from testing Triumph’s aggressive new Speed Triple and we’ve got his video verdict and a tour of the bike. You can read Neeves’ full report in this...

Bikes on TV: Mar 2 on

01 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of biking TV shows so you don’t miss out. Those listed here are for the week commencing March 2, 2005. KEY TO CHANNELS: DHL = Discovery Home & Leisure MM = Men & Motors EXS = Extreme Sports Channel MOT = Motors TV, SS1 (2,3 or X) = Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR = British Eurosport WEDNESDAY 5.30am MOT 2004 French Supermoto 11am SS2 Moto1 Noon MM Full Throttle Famous...

Bike Week starts Friday

01 March 2005

One of the world’s biggest bike gatherings rumbles into action on Friday, March 4 – Daytona Bike Week. MCN’s Andy Downes and Steve Farrell are attending the huge Florida event – rubbing shoulders...

Euro fine loophole closed

25 February 2005

The loophole which allowed speeders to avoid fines if the offence was committed abroad has been closed by a new European Union law passed on February 24, 2005. Now, if you are given a fine or fixed...

No more Little Chef?

25 February 2005

You could be tucking into your last Sunday morning Little Chef breakfast this year. The firm is being sold off and the brand could disappear for ever. Owner Permira plans to sell the 120 Little Chef...

Black box threat from EU

25 February 2005

The threat of a ‘black box’ being fitted to every new motorcycle has come a step closer with an EU request to police forces to test the technology. The results will be used to help the EU decide...

Mystery of Madrid riders

25 February 2005

motorcyclenews.com user Andy Reeves spotted this mystery gang of riders in Madrid last week. Andy explained: “All the riders appeared to have Pepsi logos on their helmets. I saw in the papers the...

Deals on new Guzzis

25 February 2005

Get your hands on a new Moto Guzzi before the end of March and not only will you get it interest free but you could win a trip to Italy. The Italian firm is offering an interest free finance package...

Bike sales at 5-year high

25 February 2005

The number of bikes bought and sold in the UK is at its highest in five years. The growth is being driven by a boom in used bike sales – an increase so great that it easily outstrips the relatively...

Gatso nets £4.2m

18 February 2005

A single speed camera in Nottingham has netted £4.2m in fines after catching almost 76,000 motorists in five years. The Specs camera, located on the A610, has caught almost one third of the 280,000...

Bike Meets: Feb 23 on

18 February 2005

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing February 23, 2005. WEDNESDAY February 23 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Clotton, Cheshire. 01829-781354. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330 or...