December

Radical Victory concept

Radical Victory concept

It seems that American bike firm Victory is thinking along the same lines as the Japanese with its new concept bearing striking similarities to those revealed by Honda and Yamaha at the Tokyo show. ...

Learners fuel sales rise

Learners fuel sales rise

Sales of new learner bikes in the 51-125cc category are up 5%, helping year-to-date overall bike sales fractionally up compared to 2004. The Motor Cycle Industry’s latest figures (to the end of...

Meet the MCN Babes

Meet the MCN Babes

This section is devoted to the MCN Babes who attend all the biggest events in motorcycling to chat to fans, pose for pictures and brighten up your day. Read the profile for each of the girls by...

New DfT camera plan

New DfT camera plan

Government Transport secretary Alistair Darling has announced wide-ranging changes to the way speed camera revenue is used which could signal a massive reduction in the used of the yellow boxes. ...

Morini to be sold in UK

Morini to be sold in UK

Three Cross Motorcycles will be the exclusive importers and distributors of Moto Morini motorcycles in the UK. The Dorset-based company already supply Cagiva and MV Agusta, and expect that the first...

New Piaggio Zip

New Piaggio Zip

Piaggio has launched a new version of its basic 50cc Zip scooter. The scooter has been updated with new styling and now gets the firms Hi-Per 4 four-stroke engine to make it more fuel-efficient. It...

Honda shows PS scooters

Honda shows PS scooters

Honda has revealed the details of two new scooters which feature the latest engine and emission technology The PS125i and PS150i claim to have styling which “infuses a modern look of urban elegance...

Hear the Stratosphere

Hear the Stratosphere

The Suzuki Stratosphere, shown at the Tokyo Bike Show, is a stunning six-cylinder 1100cc return to the styling of the Katana. We’ve already shown the first video of the Stratosphere in motion, which...

Unity Ride DVD

Unity Ride DVD

Over 3500 riders took part in the Unity Ride in London on August 21, 2005, to show sympathy for those killed and injured in the London bombings on July 7. In addition to the show of solidarity, the...

Hopkins stars in bike film

Hopkins stars in bike film

It seems as if the select group of watchable motorcycle films will grow with the imminent release of The World’s Fastest Indian, starring Anthony Hopkins. The film is based on the true story of the...

What?s on: Dec 7 on

Wales: December 7 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here are for events in Wales in the week commencing December 7, 2005. Click here to go back to the main index TRIALS SUNDAY December 11 Clive MCC, Llanerfyl, Powys. 01938-810700. BIKE MEETS WEDNESDAY December 7 Y Neuadd biker-friendly guest house, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire. 01550-721005. BIKE MEETS Free...

Watch Honda's TV ad

Watch Honda's TV ad

Honda is giving starring roles to its Fireblade, Monkey bike, Gold Wing, Super Cub and Mike Hailwood’s 1961 Honda TT-winning race bike in its latest national TV ad campaign. And there’s more about...

In MCN - December 7

In MCN - December 7

This week’s MCN – out on Wednesday November 7 – is packed with news exclusives you won’t find anywhere else, Download the audio file below for the story behind the stories and read all these...

Euro threat put on hold

Euro threat put on hold

Euro licence rules which threaten the future of motorcycling have been put on hold by the EU Council of Ministers. But we’re not out of the woods yet, warns the BMF. The threat of the Third Driving...

175k+ registered users

The number of registered users on motorcyclenews.com has soared past the 175,000 mark. Our latest recorded figure is 175,050 (as of December 1, 2005). Around 5000 people are signing up every month. Thanks for helping make this the biggest online motorcycle community in the UK – and beyond! motorcyclenews.com is the PPA Interactive Consumer Magazine of the Year 2005. Have you discovered MCN...

American Chopper's back

American Chopper's back

Discovery Channel’s American Chopper series is back on British screens on January 16 with a one-off European special. And motorcyclenews.com has an exclusive preview for you to enjoy. Simply click...

Parking fine for Gatso

Parking fine for Gatso

A speed camera operator is facing a fine for parking illegally in a bus stop while nicking speeding motorists. Police in Victoria, Australia, have issued the ticket. Pleasingly, the organisation...

Court cuts crash ban

A driver who caused the death of a motorcyclist when she hit him while on the wrong side of the road, has had her driving ban cut on appeal. Sabina Monroe, 44, was given a seven year ban and told she would be jailed at weekends for a total of 90 days, when she admitted the offence at Nottingham Crown Court in August. While performing an overtake a witness described as “suicidal” she struck...

Interview Shakey & JR

Interview Shakey & JR

Rizla Suzuki new signing Shane Byrne and triple British Superbike champion John Reynolds will be at the Crescent Christmas sale on December 17, 2005. The 2003 and 2004 champions will be at the...

Bargain budget bikes

Bargain budget bikes

With the official launch of Yamaha’s funky new single, the MT-03, this week we thought we’d offer you so cheaper alternatives from our Bikes for Sale section. Click the links below to check out some...

Clash over Euro licence

Clash over Euro licence

MEPs from across Europe are ready to defy the British Government to force amendments to new bike-threatening Euro proposals. The British Government currently holds the presidency of the EU. Through...