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2007

Anti-bike petrol stations

22 September 2007 by iancol

You have to be a bit more sympathetic to the petrol stations. There must have been bad experiences for the helmets-off policy to have been adopted in so many places. It’s not universal, thank heavens. My local is a Morrisons place and, even though it asks bikers to de-hat, they don’t enforce it. In my case, when I first went in I apologised for keeping my helmet on with the excuse that it’s a...

MCN at Lake Garda

21 September 2007 by Patniro

MCN at Lake Garda

My fiancee Catherine and I (Patrice) would be very happy if you could publish our picture. We were at the top of the Monte Baldo mountain last week at Malchesine, Lake Garda, Italy.

Asda petrol station

21 September 2007 by Joe

Re Asda Spennymoor, Co Durham. I use this place on a regular basis, and have been only asked to remove my crash helmet on one occasion, after a heated discussion with the staff on the subject (with my lid in place may I add), during which I informed them that they may be breaching the discrimination act, I also added that if they asked every one with a head covering of any description there would...

Aprilia SL750 Shivers ready to test ride

21 September 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Aprilia SL750 Shivers ready to test ride

The first batch of Aprilia SL750 Shiver demo motorcycles are about to ride in the country for you to test ride. Dealer staff are riding the Aprilia SL 750 Shiver motorcycles back from Aprilia’s Noale...

MCN in the Philippines

20 September 2007 by PAUL MULROY

MCN in the Philippines

MCN in the Philippines. Photo taken at Tagaytay Highlands reading my MCN with Taal lake & volcano in the background. Fortunately there was more action in the paper than the volcono.

Biker Britain airs tonight

20 September 2007 by Rob Hull

Biker Britain airs tonight

Following the release of his book under the same name, Nick Sanders is set to appear in a new ten part series from tonight, exploring the world of Biking in Britain. Riding a Yamaha XT660R, the known...

Audience with a legend

20 September 2007 by Tim Aston

Audience with a legend

For as long as he has been able to talk William Aston has talked about motorcycles. When he discovered Moto GP there was no stopping him. His passion is boundless and he spends many hours absorbing...

Honda previews new motorcycle models for Tokyo show

20 September 2007 by Ben Purvis

Honda previews new motorcycle models for Tokyo show

Honda has revealed a preview of the concept bikes it will show at next month’s Tokyo Motor Show. No less than three concept bikes are set to be shown. These are headed by the stunning Evo6 – a...

For wetter or worse

20 September 2007 by Tim Aston

For wetter or worse

In a week dominated by news of suffering, tragedy and misery organising a wedding was always going to be tough. But with the help of friends, neighbours and enthusiastic suppliers Vicki Lanen and...

2008 Fireblade

20 September 2007 by Anonymous

Sorry guys, I love it. Believe me, in the flesh you will love it too. And yes I’m getting one of the first ones!

Loves of my life

19 September 2007 by garymorgan

Loves of my life

The 3 loves of my life. Oh, nearly forgot the wife, too!

2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 colour options revealed

19 September 2007 by Ben Purvis

2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 colour options revealed

These are the colour schemes that will be available on the new-for 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycle. See MCN today for all the information on the new Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycle, which will be...

Around the world with a new pair of hands

19 September 2007 by Dave Rawlings

Around the world with a new pair of hands

Theo Kelz works for the Austrian Police force and in 1994 he was defusing a bomb when it exploded and he lost both his hands. Six years later he was given the chance of a double hand transplant (only...

Haslam vs Tornado

19 September 2007 by mike spells

Haslam vs Tornado

Leon Haslam racing an RAF Tornado GR4 on a Ducati 1098. Who won? Who cares? It was still awesome!

Car drivers... Grrr!

19 September 2007 by Elliott

i was riding in town centre in Southampton and some absolute knob decided to sideswipe me in the Merc! Damage to him… small scratch and a dent. Damages to me… cracked fairing and a dead leg for an hour. These bloody posh car drivers need to get a grip and drop the “king of the road” attitude. Us bikers pay tax as well so why are we getting pushed off the road by t*ats in their posh boxes! Who’s...

Watch the video to win a Ducati Xerox outfit

19 September 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Watch the video to win a Ducati Xerox outfit

How do you fancy the chance to win a whole bunch of official Ducati Xerox clothing as worn by Troy Bayliss and his World Superbike team? Well all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the...

New MCN out Wednesday, September 19, 2007

19 September 2007 by Nicola Fox

New MCN out Wednesday, September 19, 2007

In this week’s MCN, senior road tester Micheal Neeves heads to Mugello for the world’s first test of the Ducati Desmosedici RR. Also in this edition, out Wednesday, September 19, 2007 we exclusively...

MCN in the Falklands

19 September 2007 by scootbog

MCN in the Falklands

Me nearing another 4 month tour of the Falkland Islands. Spending some important R&R in a windswept Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands. Currently riding a R6. In the RAF. Living in Whitby!

Dismount!

18 September 2007 by Russ

This was taken by a mate behind me at Zolder this year. The bike survived to do another session, hurt like hell the next day, slipt out on some oil. Lucky Lucky me!

Spill pictures

18 September 2007 by Karl Mardell

Spill pictures

Hi, I read in MCN last week that you wanted pictures of crashes for a forthcoming feature. Here are some pics of my spill at Brands Hatch from last week. I managed to lock the bike up coming into...

Video: A Motocross bike from Benelli!

18 September 2007 by Michael Neeves

Check out our World exclusive video of Benelli’s brand new BX449 motocross bike, which we caught by chance, when we visited the Italian factory earlier this month. Better known for their superbikes and funky roadsters, Benelli’s new 52bhp, single-cylinder, 449cc competition off-roader features innovative ideas like a single-piece ‘monolith’ crankcase and a removable carbon fibre frame rail, which...

Police told to review guidelines on chasing motorcycles

18 September 2007 by Steve Farrell

Police told to review guidelines on chasing motorcycles

Police should not pursue motorcycles unless a serious crime has been committed, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has said. In a report on police road traffic incidents involving...

Video: Trails of the unexpected Part III

18 September 2007 by Chris Slade

Time for the off. Can our three vintage trail bikes make it to Scarborough unscathed? And which will win? The mission was to buy and prepare three late 70s/early 80s trailies and ride them from Morecambe to Scarborough to find out which is the best within a budget of £1000 and we rejoin our team as the day of reckoning has come (see part one here and part two here). The moment, or hopefully...

Video: Full report on Ducati's Desmosedici RR

18 September 2007 by Chris Slade

We’ve already brought you ourfirst impressions of the new Ducati Desmosedici RR when MCN road tester Michael Neeves got to ride the bike at the Mugello Circuit but now you can see Michael’s full report on the increible new motorcycle. Check out the video below to watch as Michael walks you through all the technical aspects of the MotoGP replica motorcycle and then takes the beast out on track to...

Six points for remaining silent

18 September 2007 by Steve Farrell

Six points for remaining silent

New laws from Monday mean riders could be better off admitting to speeding even if they know they weren’t, the RAC Foundation has said. From September 24, the penalty for failing to tell police who...

Continental touring

18 September 2007 by keithg24

Continental touring

Every year I try and fit in a 10 or 12 day European trip. This is the highlight of my biking year not just because of the awesome roads and camaraderie but also the response we get wherever we go.

‘Speed limiters for bikes will follow road pricing’ say Greens

18 September 2007 by Steve Farrell

‘Speed limiters for bikes will follow road pricing’ say Greens

Road pricing for motorcycles will soften us up for the introduction of automatic speed limiters, according to the Green Party. New pay-as-you-go-style charges will allow discounts to be offered to...

Join Ride for Rights 2007

18 September 2007 by Steve Farrell

Join Ride for Rights 2007

MCN and rider’s rights group Rider Connect are calling on motorcyclists to join us in London on October 20 for a mass ride against road pricing for motorcycles. Despite a petition signed by thousands...

2008 Triumph motorcycle range revealed here

18 September 2007 by MCN News Desk

2008 Triumph motorcycle range revealed here

Triumph are due to launch their 2008 Triumph motorcycle range within the next few days. MCN will be adding each new Triumph motorcycle as details are released. By clicking on the images on each...

Aprilia Mana 850 rolling off production lines

18 September 2007 by Chris Newbigging

This official video from Aprilia shows the Mana 850 finally going into production after many years of development. The Piaggio-designed 850 v-twin has a semi-automatic gearbox, which can also be switched to a fully automatic mode (like a scooter). The automatic gearbox also has two settings – a touring mode for relaxed riding with earlier gear-changes, and a sport mode which allows the engine to...

Picture special: MCN meets veterans from the White Helmets army display team

18 September 2007 by Andy Downes

Picture special: MCN meets veterans from the White Helmets army display team

It’s 80 years since the British Army formed The Royal Signals White Helmets display team as a recruitment tool. Since then some of the most famous names in motorcycling, such as Geoff Duke, have been...

Ducati 1098 versus Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

18 September 2007 by MCN News Desk

Ducati 1098 versus Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

This test by TV show Fifth Gear puts the £151,000 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera up against a £11,250 Ducati 1098, ridden by British Superbikes Airwaves Ducati star Leon Haslam. The Ducati 1098...

More wedding cake

18 September 2007 by goody4376

More wedding cake

Good on Gerard and his previous story of his awesome cake topper. Both me & my new wife did exactly the same. We got married at the beginning of this month and we also got a nice bike cake topper...

Video: X-Games rider smacks cameraman

17 September 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Video: X-Games rider smacks cameraman

This is what happens when you’re trying too hard to get the best shots of the action. This unlucky cameraman at the X-Games stood too close to the action, and when the rider comes down from a backflip...

First picture of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600

17 September 2007 by MCN News Desk

First picture of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600

This is the first picture of the new Suzuki GSX-R600 for 2008. It appears the first official photo of the bike has been released to Spanish magazine Solo Moto, which has put this picture on its...

Hells Angels out in force for funeral

17 September 2007 by Steve Farrell

Hells Angels out in force for funeral

Thousands of Hells Angels joined a huge funeral procession in honour of fellow club member Gerry Tobin on Saturday. Club members from across Europe and America rode from the Hells Angels club house...