May
Cop's 159mph let-off
13 May 2005
A police officer has been cleared of speeding and dangerous driving, despite reaching speeds of more than 60mph in a 30mph zone, 120mph in a 60mph, and a highest speed of 159mph. PC Mark Milton, from...
Supermoto Bargains
13 May 2005
With the launch of the bonkers new KTM 950SM stealing the headlines this week, we thought we’d take a look through our Bikes for Sale section and pick out the best bargains on other Supermoto...
Video: KTM 950SM
13 May 2005
MCN road tester Adam Child has just got back from the world launch of the new KTM 950SM and we grabbed him to get his first impressions. “The 950SM is like no other supermoto,” said Chad. “They just...
Breva 11 on sale soon
13 May 2005
Moto Guzzi has announced that its new Breva V1100 will be available from dealers by the end of the month. The new bike, which is much more than just a bigger capacity version of the Breva 750, will...
Bikes hit hardest by toll
13 May 2005
The charge for riders to use the M6 toll is going up out of all proportion. Bikes – the vehicles which cause least damage to roads – are to be charged the steepest increase when the M6 road toll...
Riding schools: May 18 on
13 May 2005
Each week we publish a list of RIDING SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing May 18, 2005. WEDNESDAY May 18 Motorcycle First Aid Course, London. 020-7258-3456. Ron Haslam Race School, Donington Park, Leicestershire. 01332-883323 or www.haslamraceschool.com. FRIDAY May 20 Motorcycle First Aid Course, London. 020-7258-3456. SATURDAY May 21 Dyfed Powys Police Rider...
Win a starring role
13 May 2005
Could you be the face of MCN’s next advertising campaign? We’re looking for people who have bought a bike advertised in MCN – either on this site or in our weekly paper. Share your stories – warts...
Win a BMW at BMF
13 May 2005
You could win a BMW K1200 S worth over £10,000 in a free prize draw at the BMF Show this weekend, May 21-22. And that’s in addition to saving £2 on the ticket price by joining one of the MCN ride-ins...
Long term CB13S arrives
13 May 2005
Our long term test CB1300S has arrived – shining, new and ready for running-in. Motorcyclenews.com editor David Cushman is running it. Here’s his first impressions. (See video link, below) “I love...
Track Events: May 18 on
13 May 2005
Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing May 18, 2005. ROAD RACING WEDNESDAY May 18 Northwest 200. www.irishroadracing.co.uk. THURSDAY May 19 Northwest 200. www.irishroadracing.co.uk. FRIDAY May 20 Northwest 200. www.irishroadracing.co.uk. SATURDAY May 21 Northwest 200 Race Day. road closes 10am, first race 11am. www.irishroadracing.co.uk. FIM...
Bike Meets: May 18 on
13 May 2005
Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing May 18, 2005. WEDNESDAY May 18 Bulls Head, Clotton, Cheshire. 01829-781354. Bulls Head, Thringstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330 or www.kirkbymallorycoachhouse.com. Crown Inn, Salisbury, Wiltshire. 6pm. 01980-629247. Duke of York,...
Save on ride for Sheene
13 May 2005
You can save the £10 entry fee to take part in the Sheene Run if you join in this year’s National Rally. The closing date for entries is May 31, 2005. The miles you rack up could help you succeed in...
Infinity open day
13 May 2005
There are plenty of bargains and attractions at the Infinity Motorcycles annual open day on Saturday, May 14, 2005. The Farnborough store will host actor Charley Boorman and the MCN Babe Squad, who...
Off Road: May 18 on
13 May 2005
Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include SPEEDWAY, MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO, SPEEDWAY AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting May 18, 2005. SUPERMOTO SUNDAY May 22 FIM Supermoto World Championship, Sosnova. 00420-2627-5750. Practice and bike hire, Trax Motorsports, Preston, Lancashire. 10am. 01772-731832. SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY May 18 Hull,...
20K in 20 days - by R1
06 May 2005
Nick Sanders will attempt to cover 20,000 miles in less than 20 days in a bid to set a new world record. He’ll be riding a 2005 Yamaha R1 and travelling light with just his credit card and camera for...
You track test K1200S
06 May 2005
Sports bike riders from across the country came together at Rockingham on Thursday to ride and rate BMW’s K1200S on the track. See video riders’ verdicts and clips of action from the day below. ...
Events: May 11 on
06 May 2005
Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, OPEN DAYS, RALLIES and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing May 11, 2005. SHOWS FRIDAY May 13 Custom Bike Show Weekender, Whitham Rugby Club, Whitham, Essex. 07712-139325 or www.roadhogs.co.uk. Roadhogs Essex Custom Bike Show and Rally, Witham Rugby Club, Witham, Essex. 07885-177339 or www.roadhogs.co.uk. SATURDAY May 14 Leeds Motorcycle Show,...
PPA Award winner 05-06
06 May 2005
Motorcyclenews.com has been named the best consumer magazine website in the country in the publishing industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. The site was named the Interactive Consumer Magazine of the...
Bike stolen as owner dies
06 May 2005
Thieves in East London have stolen a motorcycle following a crash in which the owner died. As Robert Sutcliffe, 38, was treated by Paramedics in East London on Sunday, May 1, 2005, thieves took his Yamaha off-road bike, registration T 698PVM. Paramedics treated Mr Sutcliffe, from Hainault, Essex at the scene on Sunday, but were unable to save his life.
Track Events: May 11 on
06 May 2005
Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing May 11, 2005. HILLCLIMB SATURDAY May 14 Moto Challenge of Britain, Powys. 01650-511711 or www.motochallenge.com. SUNDAY May 15 National Hillclimb Association, Wiscombe Park, Devon. 01278-786377 or www.nhca.co.uk. ROAD RACING SATURDAY May 14 Aintree MCRC Ltd, Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, Merseyside.
Video: a proper custom
06 May 2005
When you choose to customise your bike you can go the simple route and put a few stickers on it or go the whole hog and tune the engine. But the guys in this video clip took it one step further. It...
Bikes on TV: May 11 on
06 May 2005
Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, May 11. 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 2pm DRT A Bike is Born: Harley...
Rate the May 4 MCN
06 May 2005
Help us make MCN better than ever. We want your views on the latest issue (out since May 4). Now you’ve had time to read it, please CLICK HERE to rate it.
10 per cent off insurance
06 May 2005
MCN has teamed up with leading insurers Devitts to offer you an exclusive saving on bike insurance. From April 13 to June 8, 2005, Devitts will be offering 10% off, but only to MCN readers as part of...
Video ad: VZ800
06 May 2005
Here’s a potential bargain: A Suzuki VZ800 Marauder with just 700 miles on the clock for an asking price of £2750. Kevin Fagan bought the bike in Spain but has hardly used it. He’s now back in the UK...
Free MCN How To cards
06 May 2005
The five cards to collect are: FREE with the April 13 issue of MCN: How To ‘Sort your sag (suspension)’ / Plus: ‘Corner Effectively’ riding tips FREE with the April 20 issue of MCN: How To ‘Change The...
Honda builds 150m bikes
06 May 2005
Honda has built its 150 millionth bike – after 57 years of production. The firm started mass production in 1949 with the Dream Type D. It opened its first overseas production plant in 1963 – in...
Bike Meets: May 11 on
06 May 2005
SUNDAY May 15 Arrow Mill Hotel, Arrow, Warwickshire. 4pm. 01789-762419. Central Kiosk, Walton-on-Naze, Essex. 1pm. 07903-389375. Donnington Hotel biker-friendly accommodation, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. 01723-374394. Lumb Farm pub, Ripley, Derbyshire. 01773-744299. Red Hart Hotel, Blyth, Nottinghamshire. 7pm. 01909-591221. Robin Hood, Churchbridge, Staffordshire. 01922-418759. Sandwich Heaven,...
MZ 125 specials
06 May 2005
MZ has released a whole bunch of special editions of its SM125 learner legal supermoto. There will be four special edition bikes available from August plus a new range of colour schemes. The bike...
Rideouts: May 11 on
06 May 2005
Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS and TOURS 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 May 11 PLMCC Experienced Rideout, Broxden Roundabout, Perth & Kinross. www.perthshireladiesmcc.co.uk. SUNDAY May 15 Rochdale Road Runners MCC, Shaw, Greater Manchester. 10am.
MCN Party election result
06 May 2005
MCN changed the political landscape on Thursday night (May 5), drawing attention to biking issues on the most public platform by standing for election. MCN Editor Marc Potter stood as a candidate in...
Top-ten used bike deals
06 May 2005
The top ten selling bikes for March were released yesterday, May 11, and the figures showed that sales of new bikes have gone up by seven percent on last year. But if you don’t want to buy new we’ve...
Bike sales shoot up
06 May 2005
The motorcycle market looks like it is bouncing back with overall sales in April showing a massive seven percent increase on last year. The figures, provided by the Motorcycle Industry Association...
Off-Road: May 11 on
06 May 2005
Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include SPEEDWAY, MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO, SPEEDWAY AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting May 11, 2005. SUPERMOTO SUNDAY May 15 Practice and bike hire, Trax Motorsports, Preston, Lancashire. 10am. 01772-731832. SCRAMBLE SUNDAY May 15 Acorns Classic MCC, Dunston, Staffordshire.
North Yorks targets us
06 May 2005
North Yorks cops launch their latest crack-down on speeding bikes on Friday the 13th (of May). And while we’ll always argue about the deliberate focus on bikes, we can’t really complain about the way...
Powys cuts road deaths
06 May 2005
A Welsh road safety campaign has highlighted something that MCN and road safety campaigners have been saying for years – you don’t need speed cameras to reduce accident rates. The Powys anti-speeding...