2007

Paired up

27 March 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Looking down on the world….

Horse riding more dangerous than bikes

26 March 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Figures from Stoke Mandeville hospital have revealed that horse riders are over 21 times more likely than motorcyclists to have a serious accident. The hospital found that horse riders have a serious accident every 350 hours on average, compared to every 7500 hours on a motorcycle.

Video: Harley XR1200 in action

26 March 2007 by Angus Farquhar

We’ve seen Harley’s incredible XR1200 prototype sitting on trade stands and even there it looks impressive, but now you can see it in action. The bike, which is based on Harley’s old flat-track...

Search for bike-mad teens for TV series

26 March 2007 by Dan Thornton

Bike-mad teenagers are being sought by a production company for a documentary series for Channel 4 Education. Lambent Productions are looking for 14-17 year olds living with at least one parent or guardian for Welcome to My World. The programme focuses on the life of one teenager and one of their parents or guardians to give an insight into each other’s lives, so you could star with your teenage...

Residents learner hell

26 March 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Residents in a Newton Abbot street are claiming that the road outside their home seen up to 50 learner riders and drivers every day. House owner Mike Crees has even taken to photographing the drivers...

M25 horror smash

26 March 2007 by Andy Downes

Two motorcyclists died after a lorry and a car were in collision and crossed the central reservation of the M25 in Essex – colliding with a group of five motorcyclists travelling in the other direction. Two of the bikers – a 40-year-old from Enfield, North East London, and a 44-year-old from Ilford, East London – were declared dead at the scene. A third was taken to hospital with serious head...

Goldwing owners get limited

26 March 2007 by Chris Newbigging

The Goldwing Owners Club of Great Britain has just become a Limited Company to protect itself against Civil Claims. The change will not affect club activities or the running of the club, but will help...

Roehr superbike revealed

26 March 2007 by Ben Purvis

An American-made superbike powered by Harley-Davidson’s V-Rod engine has finally been revealed by designer Walter Roehrich. The V-Roehr has been under development for several years, and is set to go...

sunlit babe...

26 March 2007 by Sarah Carnell

In the shade of the sunlight…

Wooden handling on GSX-R

25 March 2007 by Rupert Porter

I was in Willemstad in Curacao recently and saw this kippered GSX-R. Nice wood-effect paint job, swingarm extended by six inches or so and a lovely single disc front brake conversion – could even be...

King of the road

25 March 2007 by Anonymous

I had never seen or heard of the Boss Hoss until my mate, Steve Drinkwater emailed me a picture of one. From then on I had to have one, so I imported one myself. I own the small block 5735cc and it’s...

MCN at Weapons range

25 March 2007 by Duncan Eley and John Wickham

Whilst riding through the Egyption desert, we stumbled upon a weapons range and felt this was a good time to take a break and catch up on news from MCN back home.

Fuertenduro experience

25 March 2007 by martin power

While holidaying in Fuerteventura I came across Fuertenduro. This is an off-road school run by an Italian, exprofessional enduro rider called Fabrizio. He caters for all levels from novice to pro. Taking a day off from the beach and the family, I was riding over rocks, sand dunes and twisty mountain roads. I had my most exhilarating day on a bike for a long time. Fabrizio is a top man and this...

Benelli TnT recall nightmare

24 March 2007 by shaun frost

Ahh, the joys of owning an Italian bike: the speed, the design, the individuality… and the way they suddenly start melting in unexpected places. The bike in question is my Benelli TnT 1130 – a perfect...

Cultural moment

24 March 2007 by John McLaughlin

Enjoying a cultural moment in front of the Egyptian Temple at The New York Metropolitan Museum…

Cheaper way to buy a new Busa

23 March 2007 by Tom Rayner

Suzuki GB has just announced a new finance scheme that makes it even cheaper to own a brand new Hayabusa. The Personal Contract Purchase Scheme works in this way: you pay a deposit, have an agreed...

Crescent expands with Rob Willsher take-over

23 March 2007 by Andy Downes

Crescent Motorcycles has expanded after buying Rob Willsher motorcycles in Southampton. The move makes Crescent one of the largest outlets for new Suzukis in the UK – when the Willsher business is combined with existing dealerships in Bournemouth and Verwood, Crescent will retail approximately 900 new Suzuki motorcycles a year. Crescent Director Martyn James said: “Southampton is a key area for...

BMW heads to Le Mans

23 March 2007 by Ben Purvis

This is the first works road race bike to emerge from BMW in 50 years – a prototype racer which will appear at the Le Mans 24 hours next month. Based on an R1200S, the prototype will race in the open...

Win a pillion ride with John Reynolds

23 March 2007 by Dave Rawlings

If you’re planning on going to the opening round of BSB at Brands Hatch on April 7-9 then book your tickets early and you could win a chance to be a pillion passenger with John Reynolds on board a...

Knee down!

23 March 2007 by Phil

How to get your knee down… without sliders!

BMW450 caught on video

23 March 2007 by Chris Newbigging

MCN has tracked down this amateur footage of the new BMW 450 enduro bike testing at a race in Germany. The bike features conventional enduro bike design mixed with more unusual design (the front drive...

Judges announced for supreme show

23 March 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Judges have been confirmed for the second annual Legend of the Motorcycle Concours d’Elegance in San Francisco . Headed by Chief Judge Ed Gilbertson – Chief Judge of the Pebble Beach Concours, the...

IoM TT VIP Club launched

23 March 2007 by Ben Purvis

The Isle of Man department of Tourism and Leisure has announced its new TT VIP Club for the centenary year of the TT. Based in a marquee next to the TT Grandstand in Nobles Park, the VIP Club will be...

Reckless biker banned

23 March 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Police in Sussex are investigating a security van robbery where a bike was used to get away with the cash as they believe it could be linked with a similar crime last year. A man robbed a van in Hove last Tuesday taking the money at knifepoint and getting away on a motorcycle ridden by a second man. Witnesses should contact local police.

Security van held up by bike

23 March 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Police in Sussex are investigating a security van robbery where a bike was used to get away with the cash as they believe it could be linked with a similar crime last year. A man robbed a van in Hove last Tuesday taking the money at knifepoint and getting away on a motorcycle ridden by a second man. Witnesses should contact local police.

Stern look...

23 March 2007 by Sarah Carnell

All pencilled in….

Death Valley - the ride of my life

22 March 2007 by Jane Sherwood

I recently visited Las Vegas and thought it would be good to hire a bike for a day to visit Death Valley. It had always been a romantic ‘must do it before I die’ dream of mine. I contacted a small...

Judge's warning over OAP drivers

22 March 2007 by Chris Newbigging

A judge has called for a review of driving laws allowing over 70’s to declare themselves fit to drive following the case of a 90 year-old who killed a motorcyclist. Albert Bradley, who suffers from dementia, ran into 44 year-old Brian Emmerson’s stationary bike last June, and was banned from driving for a ten years and fined £500 last week by Judge Michael Mettyear.