2005

Honda shows 06 range

Honda shows 06 range

The Honda stand at the NEC Bike Show holds the 2006 FireBlade, the new CB1000F, and the revised VFR800 VTEC, but the star of the show for many people was ASIMO, the Honda robot. You can see why the...

Corpse on pillion ride

Halloween must be coming soon – Mexican police say a motorcyclist crashed in Tijuana on Sunday (Oct 23) with a helmet-wearing corpse strapped to his back. The rider lost control on a bend, then legged it – leaving his dead chum at the scene. Police have now started a murder inquiry and say the corpse had been dead for at least six hours before the accident.

Free first aid course

Free first aid course

Free courses in motorcycle-focused first aid are being made available free to riders in King’s Lynn on November 12. The course is being funded by insurer Bikesure after they heard about the efforts...

We ride Supersport bikes

We ride Supersport bikes

We’ve just had the chance to ride the British Supersport championship winning bike and you can see the video here. We took Leon Camier’s Padgetts Honda CBR600RR and Pere Riba’s MSS Discovery Kawasaki...

Help trace stolen CRF450

Help trace stolen CRF450

You can help a fellow MCN reader trace his stolen bike by keeping an eye out for a Honda CRF450R. The 02/03 Honda has a new Arrows exhaust, and a sump guard. It’s road registered, taxed till 05/06,...

Auctions does the deal

Auctions does the deal

When long-distance adventurer Graham Tillotson decided it was time to sell his 2001 Honda Dominator he tried a classified ad. No sale. Then he tried to sell on Ebay. No sale. Success only came when...

Toseland event change

Toseland event change

The James Toseland signing due to take place at Ottaker’s Bookstores on Thursday 20th October in Milton Keynes has now been postponed. The World Superbike star will now be at the Milton keynes branch...

Hein Gericke in Aberdeen

Hein Gericke in Aberdeen

Hein Gericke is opening a new store in Aberdeen in Scotland, with BSB star Glen Richards attending the official opening on Saturday October 22, and Sunday October 23, 2005. The Hawk Kawasaki star...

Honda?s automatic bike

Honda?s automatic bike

Honda has launched a fully automatic concept bike at the Tokyo motorcycle show, which it promises will make it to full production. The DN-01 concept is a sports-tourer based around the Deauville...

What?s On: Oct 19 on

Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England Ireland North Scotland South East England South West England Wales Worldwide: October 19 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here...

MCN Oct 19: Correction

MCN Oct 19: Correction

Unfortunately due to errors in the design and printing process of Motor Cycle News, October 19, 2005 issue, there is an error on page one of the BikeMart pull-out. The advert for the Suzuki DR-Z...

Exotica up for grabs

Exotica up for grabs

There are some pretty amazing bikes for sale on motorcyclenews.com at the moment and if you’ve got a bit of cash to splash then you can get yourself a really impressive ride. Check out the bikes...

Dainese bespoke event

Dainese bespoke event

The first of a very limited series of Dainese Made-to-Measure events could see you with a suit made by the personal Dainese tailor of Valentino Rossi. Silvano Celi works closely with Valentino Rossi...

Suzuki Kawasaki split

Suzuki Kawasaki split

Suzuki has announced that it will be ending its model sharing deal with Kawasaki as early as 2007 after they found it was leading to confusion among buyers. The firm has previously expressed concerns...

IN MCN - out Oct 19

IN MCN - out Oct 19

In the latest exclusive-packed issue of MCN, you’ll read how Road Safety Minister Dr Stephen Ladyman felt after his first ride-out in 12 years, and how he is going to make life safer for...

Roadside recovery deal

Roadside recovery deal

MCN are pleased to bring you a tailor-made bike breakdown recovery service in conjunction with NCi. Cover costs from £29.99 and the agent that comes to your aid will be a bike specialist. Click here...

Motohispania updates

Motohispania updates

There are updates throughout the Motohispania range, now known as MH Bikes, with the new Furia Max range. The new Furia Max is available as a 50cc supermotard or enduro versioan and for 2006 features...

Bargain runarounds

Bargain runarounds

With the dark evenings rolling in it’s time to start thinking about buying a cheap bike so your pride and joy doesn’t get ruined on salty winter rides. Check out the selection below for some bargain...

BMW to debut at NEC

BMW to debut at NEC

BMW is out to steal the NEC Show in Birmingham with a world premier of a new 2006 model. It will be shown for the first time on October 27 – to the world’s bike press. The show’s first public day is...

BMW furniture?

BMW furniture?

Occasionally you hear about a dedicated bike mechanic who takes his pride and joy in to his front room to work on it, but buying a bike specifically to use as furniture is a whole other level. This...

Butlins Auction success

Butlins Auction success

The live auction held as part of the www.motorcyclenews.com site users meet at the 50th Anniversary Butlins event raised almost £400 for chairty Riders for Health. Regular forum poster and huge Rossi...

American Chopper clips

American Chopper clips

You can see clips from the new series of the cult American Chopper TV programme, created and provided exclusively for motorcyclenews.com by the Discovery Channel. To view the clips, click here. The...

What?s On: Oct 12 on

Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England Ireland North Scotland South East England South West England Wales Midlands: October 12 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here...

Rossi becomes a bike cop

Rossi becomes a bike cop

Last month in MCN we revealed pictures of World champion Valentino Rossi riding a BMW for a TV ad, and now we’ve got the video. The ad is for an Italian Telecoms company and features Rossi as a...

You judge MCN Awards

You judge MCN Awards

We want the most informed audience in motorcycling to select the winners for three of the most important awards at the MCN 50th Anniversary Award Ceremony. Your votes will decide who wins the MCN Man...

Clarkson attacks bikes

Clarkson attacks bikes

BBC Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has attacked motorcycling yet again in a column published on the BBC Top Gear website. Commenting on proposed legislation to reduce bike noise limits, Clarkson...

Video: Stratosphere lives

Video: Stratosphere lives

Here’s the video proof that Suzuki’s Stratosphere – the stunning six-cylinder 1100cc bike that represents the return of the Katana – is more than just a plastic mock-up. The download you can access...

Africa memorial ride

Africa memorial ride

A ride from England to Africa in memory of motorcycle humanitarian Simon Milward will take place in November and Decemer 2005. The ride will travel to The Gambia and Mali to raise awareness of the...

Gus Scott Auction details

Gus Scott Auction details

A large number of motorcycling stars have pledged items and will attend the Gus Scott Auction, in memory of the late motorcycle racer and journalist. Neil Hodgson hopes to be at the event, alongside...

Butlins bands rock on

Butlins bands rock on

Our 50th Anniversary bash got off to a roaring start on Friday night with thousands turning out to dance the night away. The party kicked off on Friday night with bands such as the Po Boys, Queen B,...

In MCN - out on Oct 12

In MCN - out on Oct 12

In this week’s exclusive-packed MCN (out on Wednesday, October 12), you can see: MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi writes exclusively for MCN We test the best ever Blade, the Ten Kate Vermeulen WSB...

Own a GSX-R750?

Own a GSX-R750?

MCN is looking for owners of Suzuki GSX-R750 K4 or K5 models to take part in a new feature in Motor Cycle News. We want to find out why you chose your bike, how you’re finding it, and the experience...

Paris Show round-up

Paris Show round-up

The Paris Bike Show is in full swing with a mountain of new metal on show. This round-up brings together all our coverage of it so far. MCN was mob-handed in Paris to bring you the preview shows and...

Euro MPs support protest

Euro MPs support protest

Saturday’s MCN, BMF and MAG demo ride to Brussels has resulted in fresh support from Euro MPs in our battle to force a re-think on off-putting new licensing laws for learner riders. Riders from...

Join us at site users bash

Join us at site users bash

Join us and fellow motorcyclenews.com users at MCN’s 50th birthday bash at Butlins Skegness on October 7-10. Make the resort’s Swinging Shillelagh Irish Bar your meeting point to hook up with fellow...

Ready to roll for Butlins?

Ready to roll for Butlins?

Ready for the MCN Live! 50th birthday bash at Butlins, Skegness, this weekend? We are – and are looking forward to seeing as many site users as possible at our Saturday afternoon session in the Irish...