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Catch up on Feb's news

25 February 2006

With the end of the month in sight, here’s your chance to get yourself up to speed with what you may have missed. Below you’ll find links to just some of the need-to-know bike news that’s been...

Sell free on MCN Auctions

25 February 2006

It’s FREE to sell your bike kit, parts, tools, accessories and biking related books, DVDs and other memorabilia on the all-new MCN Auctions for a limited period only. You read it right – there’s...

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, March 1. Key to channels: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel MM – Men and Motors EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MOT – Motors TV, SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR1 –...

New MCN out March 1

25 February 2006

Buy MCN on Wednesday this week and you get a free guide to the top 50 British bike events of the year thrown in. That’s on top of all these world-beating exclusives… Dreaming about your next bike?...

Free insurance on Buells

25 February 2006

The Buell Lightning XB12S and Firebolt XB12R come with free insurance for a year, but only if you buy before March 31, 2006. The deal also includes a £500 trade-in bonus on the Firebolt XB12R, while...

See classics in California

18 February 2006

If you’re thinking about booking your holidays but want something bike related then check out the Legend of Motorcycle concours d’elegance in California. The event will see one of the biggest...

The no-risk way to sell

18 February 2006

Ashley Revell famously gambled everything he owned – including his clothes – on one spin of a roulette wheel. But when it came to selling his Triumph Tiger the 33-year-old Londoner took no risks. He...

Your specials: Bike 4

18 February 2006

Every Friday we’ll be putting the spotlight on a special bike, created by a reader of www.motorcyclenews.com. Whether it’s tweaked, tuned, or completely redesigned, we’ll be picking the best examples...

What's On: Feb 22 on

18 February 2006

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 Ireland East of England North of England South East England South West of England Wales Worldwide ROAD RACING SATURDAY February 25 Word Superbikes, Doha. www.circuitlosail.com or...

Monte Carlo on Vespas

18 February 2006

Three dads are tackling a 1000-mile Monte-Carlo-or-bust ride on 50cc Vespas to raise cash for and awareness about a childhood cancer. They expect the round trip to take two weeks – and they can’t use...

End to airfield bike sites?

18 February 2006

Plans to reclassify airfields for planning guidelines could mean an end to many venues for riding and racing away from public roads. The changes will see the sites redefined as ‘Brownfields’, and any...

New MCN, out Feb 22

18 February 2006

In this week’s MCN bikes get the official OK to filter and Rossi gets rattled by Hopkins. We’ve got the radical engine secrets of the new Yamaha V-Max and an 8-page WSB season guide. Dreaming about...

Search for motorcyclist

18 February 2006

An MCN reader is hoping to find his motorcycling stepdad after losing contact with him 15 years ago. Graham Kerr, originally from Limerick, Ireland, worked as a courier in London, based on Carnaby Street, and also raced as a privateer. He was also a keen road-racing fan, attending the Isle of Man TT races among others. Stepson James Trainor, from Northern Ireland is trying to locate Mr Kerr. If...

See first Think Bike ad

18 February 2006

The BBC has re-released the original Think Bike TV safety campaign from the 70s and it is remarkably similar to the latest ad produced by the DfT. The ad has been put online as part of a BBC News’...

DVLA to look at register

18 February 2006

The Department of Transport has announced a public consultation about the DVLA selling personal details to anyone who claims reasonable cause. The move has been welcomed by the RAC Foundation as it will ask for your views on the organisations that should have access and how their requests will be audited. Currently cowboy clamping firms are on the DVLA’s list of companies to whom they will sell...

Grab an R1 SP

18 February 2006

If you fancy getting your hands on one of the very limited special edition Yamaha R1 SPs this could be your last chance. Only 50 of 500 machines came to the UK and most sold straight away, but after...

BMW Biker Party 2006

18 February 2006

The annual BMW Biker Meeting takes place on July 7-9, 2006 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with 100s of British riders expected to make the trip. Around 30,000 BMW fans attend every year to see the trade...

Council cancels Hollister

18 February 2006

The motorcycle rally which inspired ‘The Wild One’ film will be scrapped in 2006 due to a vote by the City Council. The Hollister Rally take place on July 4, Independance day, and attracts more than...

Sponsors needed for ride

18 February 2006

MCN reader Grant Roberts is looking for companies to sponsor him as he takes part in the 1800 mile Barry Sheene Memorial Challenge in June, 2006, with money going to the CLICL Sargent charity. ...

Superbike school on TV

18 February 2006

You’ll be able to see what happens when Long Way Round star Charley Boorman attends the California Superbike School in Las Vegas on BBC’s Holiday programme. Boorman visited a two-day camp in Las...

0 per cent KX MX bikes

18 February 2006

Kawasaki has extended the current one year interest free finance deal on the KX motocross range until April 2006. The deal is based on a minimum 10 per cent deposit, which can be cash or part...

Cops get moped patrol

11 February 2006

In an attempt to curb anti-social moped and minibike riders, police in Harpenden, Hertfordshire have got the first police 50cc scooter in the county. The fully-liveried bike will be used to respond...

Ducati shows huge loss

11 February 2006

Ducati has announced its financial results for 2005 revealing bike sales down 16 percent in the UK and a massive 41.5 million Euro (£28.5 million) loss. The Italian firm is in the middle of...

Cops pay Angels $1 mill

11 February 2006

Californian police will pay nearly $1 million to the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club to settle a lawsuit after officers shot and killed three guard dogs during a raid on the group’s headquarters. Nintey...

Buying an '06 R6?

11 February 2006

If you are buying a new 2006 Yamaha R6, or you’ve already put a deposit down, then MCN would like to hear from you. We’d like to gather some opinions for an upcoming feature we’re working on, but...

Is this bike art?

11 February 2006

Sculptor Anthony Wilson has turned a Triumph head into an alien in his latest creation, ‘Triumphant Space Invader’. And it’s been accepted into the prestigious Open Arts Exhibition at the Black Swan...

Police dispute bully claim

11 February 2006

Greater Manchester Police has responded to claims that leaflets distributed with speeding tickets bully motorists into accepting fines. The force denies the leaflets are bullying. Make up your own...

Sports touring bargains

11 February 2006

Sports tourers like Kawasaki’s ZZR1400 and Honda’s VFR800 have been grabbing the headlines recently so we thought we check out some of the bargains you can grab on a sports tourer from our Bikes For...

Pick up a bargain special

11 February 2006

Our current Your Specials series provides some pretty amazing inspiration for anyone wanting to customise their own bike, but for those that don’t have the time we thought we’d have a look and see...

Diesel spill gone in a sec

11 February 2006

An amazing new diesel spill cleaner can remove the risk of crashing on spills in seconds. Check out the video below to see the new Ross Eliminator Absorbent in action as, in a matter of seconds, it...

MCI funds school safety

11 February 2006

The Motor Cycle Industry Association is launching a motorcycle industry youth education programme in March 2006 with a pack for teachers. The LINKS-Connecting Citizenship and Road User Education pack...

Short track at BMF Show

11 February 2006

The annual BMF Show is set to take place on May 20-21 with the addition of the third round of the British Short Track championship added to the attractions. The series used a wide variety of bikes,...

Your Specials: Bike 3

11 February 2006

Every Friday we’ll be putting the spotlight on a special bike, created by a reader of www.motorcyclenews.com. Whether it’s tweaked, tuned, or completely redesigned, we’ll be picking the best examples...

First aid for bikers

11 February 2006

London bikers can now take part in a special First Aid for Motorcyclists course with St John Ambulance London. It’s being offered due to the huge rise in motorcyclists in the capital, and teaches how to assess an emergency situation, determine the priorities and manage the whole scene. You’ll also learn how to make the area safe for yourself and others, and how to give accurate information to the...

VFR grows its popularity

11 February 2006

Kawasaki’s ZX-6R is still out in the lead at the top of your most searched for bikes, but the Honda VFR800 has grown massively in popularity this week. The VFR topped new bike sales charts for...

Some of the best

11 February 2006

Enjoy our compilation video featuring some highlights from MCN’s Video section.