September
Killer headlines
25 September 2007 by
The BBC reported today that motorcycle fatalaties in Northern Ireland have risen considerably in the last year. Not good news but fair enough. Not so fair though is what feels like an underlying prejudice against motorcyclists and monotone reporting from the BBC. An example is the accompanying quote from Environment Minister Arlene Foster: “It has caused me considerable concern at the number of...
Trip to Wales
25 September 2007 by
Thought you would like to see this picture of my father-in-law, Peter Hart, on our recent camping trip to the coast in mid-Wales in September. I will add, it did rain the next day… it always does on...
New MCN out Wednesday, September 26, 2007
25 September 2007 by
In this week’s MCN we take a look at Honda’s hottest ever new bike line-up, including the Evo6, CB1100RR and CBF600. Also in this edition, available from Wednesday, September 26, 2007 we have the...
Mega or Minor Motard?
25 September 2007 by
Expensive? Yes. Tall & long? Yes. Light & nimble ? Yes. This bike rocks your socks off. After having spent a few years practising the art of wheelstands on GSs this is The Answer for me. I compare...
Video: Italjet are back with the Grifon 650
25 September 2007 by
Italjet is one of Italy’s most famous bike makers. They went out of business in 2003, but now they’re back making scooters, quads and pit bikes – but the Grifon 650 could be their first step back onto the big-bike ladder. It’s a collaboration between Hyosung and Italjet; the 650cc V-twin engine and chassis comes from the Korean firm, while things like the suspension, spoked wheels, suspension,...
Speed camera enforcement down 14%
25 September 2007 by
Speed cameras vans are spending on average 14% less time catching speeders than a year ago, latest national figures obtained by MCN show. One of the biggest regional falls has been in South Yorkshire,...
Kawasaki Ninja 250R first official picture
25 September 2007 by
Last week we showed you the spy pictures of Kawasaki’s new Ninja 250R – and now we can reveal the finished version of the motorcycle which is set to be officially launched in Paris on...
2008 Kawasaki ZZ-R1400 goes head to head Suzuki Hayabusa
25 September 2007 by
Kawasaki has released the 2008 ZZ-R1400 with a series of changes it claims were made to the ZZ-R1400’s engine is to meet emissions rules – but the nature of the changes suggests that Kawasaki is...
Paris Show 07: Suzuki launch at Paris Expo
25 September 2007 by
Suzuki are launching their 2008 range at the Paris Show today (Thursday) including the new GSX-R600 and GSX-R750. Check back here at 10pm tonight (Thursday) to see all the information on the new...
New Ducati Monster spied testing
24 September 2007 by
This is the world’s first spy shot of the all-new 2008 Ducati Monster, caught in secret tests on an Italian race circuit. The Ducati Monster is set to get its first major redesign since it’s...
My new toy
23 September 2007 by
I love motorbikes and everything that goes along with them. I can’t stand people who cut bikers up or think that we are all hooligans although some of us like to think we are. I’m a bit new to road...
Boss Hoss test
23 September 2007 by
On Saturday, we did a test ride on the Boss Hoss and made a little video with a simple camera. It was for Oliepeil.nl and motornieuws.nl
JT and the kids
23 September 2007 by
This is a pic of my 3 kids with James Toseland at Hein Gericke in Sidcup.
Anti-bike petrol stations
22 September 2007 by
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 colour options revealed
19 September 2007 by
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...
Haslam vs Tornado
19 September 2007 by
Leon Haslam racing an RAF Tornado GR4 on a Ducati 1098. Who won? Who cares? It was still awesome!
Around the world with a new pair of hands
19 September 2007 by
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...
Car drivers... Grrr!
19 September 2007 by
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...
New MCN out Wednesday, September 19, 2007
19 September 2007 by
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...