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Setback for road pricing trials

21 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

Motorcycle road pricing trials due to start next month have been delayed, the Department for Transport said today. DfT admit motorcycle tax evasion figures were wrong More news about the DfT The...

Husqvarna 2008 supermoto model launch

21 February 2008 by Michael Neeves

Michael Neeves, Senior Road Tester, is out in Spain testing the 2008 Husqvarna Supermoto range at a cart track in Benidorm and here’s his first impressions. “The big news is their new SM510R which is...

Do you own a Victory Vision?

21 February 2008 by MCN

MCN is putting together a test of large capacity, super-comfy touring motorcycles, such as the BMW K1200LT, Honda Goldwing, Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and a Victory Vision. If you happen to live in...

First ride: BMW F650GS takes to the road

21 February 2008 by Phil West

BMW has launched it’s new F650GS in South Africa and MCN Road test editor Phil West has just ridden it. Don’t be fooled by the name the motorcycle is actually based very much on the F800GS two...

Valentino Rossi in new Dainese advert

21 February 2008 by Rob Hull

Valentino Rossi has been joined by budding young Italian actress Alessia Piovan in a new Dainese advert. Click here for the latest Valentino Rossi news The move to bring a female star in to join the...

Mad man wants to ban bikes

20 February 2008 by Anonymous

So this Swedish guy wants to ban motocycles, I presume that’s Police bikes – the ones that can get to an accident scene or crime scene in major cities much quicker than a car or perhaps paramedics. The ones that can get to a heart attack victim quicker than an ambulance when the survival window is literaly critical. Then there’s the bikes that transport stars around cities to get them to...

MCN in the Maldives

20 February 2008 by richard loakes

Me with MCN in the Maldives

MCN Daily 20/02//08: Your daily video motorcycle news

20 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 47 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we have an exclusive first ride of the new BMW F800GS, Uk representatives recommend non-slip manhole covers and did Valentino Rossi make the right decision switching to Bridgestone tyres Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email us here to let us know what you think of the new...

First ride: BMW F800GS on and off-road

20 February 2008 by Phil West

MCN road test editor Phil West is out in South Africa to ride the new BMW F800GS on the roads around Durban in South Africa. He has just ridden the bike for the first time and phoned in to give us his...

Video: Aprilia Mana vs. Suzuki SV650, Honda Silver Wing and Piaggio MP3

20 February 2008 by Michael Neeves

Aprilias’s 850cc V-twin Mana is the world’s first fully automatic motorcycle but does it live up to Aprilia’s claim of it being every motorcycle you’ll ever need, rolled neatly into one package? Watch the video below to see as we pitch it against the best-selling-middleweight of last year the Suzuki SV650 Sport, a conventional two wheel scooter in the Honda Silver Wing and the three-wheel Piaggio...

Our trip to the Land of Fire

19 February 2008 by John Burridge

Patagonia trip – January 2008 Anne and I started our trip on a cold winters day in England, with snow flurries in the air. We flew to Santiago via Madrid, and then another 2 hour flight South to a...

Picture gallery: Bakker Grizzly All-Road

19 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

This crazy looking motorcycle is the Bakker Grizzly All-Road and is the creation of Dutch chassis specialist Nico Bakker. The motorcycle uses a tuned 2002 GSX-R1000 engine in a hand built frame. The...

MCN Daily 19/02//08: Your daily video motorcycle news

19 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 46 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show Richard Brunstrom is in the news again, there is still time to enter our Fantasy Road Race competition and James Toseland recovers from yesterdays crash Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email us here to let us know what you think of the...

Motorcycle tax evasion report

19 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

MP Edward Leigh recently claimed that 40 percent of motorcycles are untaxed, but a government report has revealed that this figure is ludicrous. Read the full government report here Edward Leigh MP...

MCN in the Austrian mountains

19 February 2008 by peter corby

Reading MCN in the Austrian mountains

Non-slip manhole covers get UK green light

19 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

Slippery manhole covers could be consigned to history if UK proposals are accepted by Europe, the British Motorcyclists Federation has said. New non-slip manhole covers offer equivalent grip to a good quality road surface, according to the BMF. The UK committee working on revising European standards has agreed to recommend the covers as a minimum requirement, the group said. A spokesman said it...

Picture special: Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat roams London

19 February 2008 by Michael Neeves

This week MCN’s Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves has been riding the £50,000 Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat, which is now available in the UK as an official import. The Confederate F131 Hellcat...

Richard Brunstrom’s strange claims

19 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

North Wales top police officer Richard Brunstrom makes a series of road safety claims that seem to contradict Government evidence in his latest blog rant. Brunstrom claims ‘speeding, drink driving...

Jerez Testing Moto GP Feb 2008

18 February 2008 by littleolly

If you have not been to a test session, then Jerez is worth a visit. Take a cheap flight to Malaga and make a weekend of it. It is only a 2 hour drive from the Airport and you can drop off the wife...

Nitro Circus 5: Thrillbillies trailer

18 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Check out the trailer for Travis Pastrana’s latest DVD, Nitro Circus five, Thrillbillies. Race of Champions: Part one Race of Champions: Part two The film features ridiculous stunts including freestyle motocross riders clicking each others heels in mid air and monster trucks jumping over motocross bikes, jumping over other motocross motorcycles! Shop for motorcycle products: compare prices on...

New Venhill braided brake lines for 2008

18 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

British company Venhill has released new braided steel brake lines for many of 2008’s new motorcycles. The hoses will be available for Ducati’s 848 and 1098, Kawasaki’s ZX-6R and Suzuki’s GSX650F,...

MCN Daily 18/02//08: Your daily video motorcycle news

18 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 45 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show James Toseland’s injury scare, the words smallest speed gun is coming to Britain and the Highway Agency asks bikers for help with slogans. Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email us here to let us know what you think of the new show.

World's smallest speed gun on the way to Britain

18 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Laser Atlanta has created possibly the most accurate and smallest speed gun to date. Speed camera inaccuracy could get 100’s off speeding fines Hidden speed cameras in Lincolnshire The SpeedLaser B,...

So where does all my Tax go?!

16 February 2008 by heathtipton

Bimbling along minding my own business the other night, carefully scrubbing in the new rear tyre on my K1200s (always a bad idea to spend money on your bike – bad things are typically around the...

Failing to stop for the police

16 February 2008 by Anonymous

I was caught doing 50mph in a 30mph zone by policeman who claims he was stood at the side of the road and tried to pull me over. I did not see him and now I am being summoned to court for speeding and failing to stop. Can anybody give me advice and tell me the max penalty I can get. My speed was recorded by a handheld gun

Repsol replica 2008 Honda Fireblade unveiled

15 February 2008 by Chris Newbigging

An Italian dealer has created the first 2008 Honda Fireblade in MotoGP replica Repsol colours. The new CBR1000RR is stock apart from the Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden replica paint, and isn’t due to be offered as an official model at the moment.

Snow-going motorcycle

15 February 2008 by Ben Purvis

While we don’t quite get the winters for it in this country, this creation from Canadian firm AD Bovin is designed to turn your road bike into a snow-cycle. Although it’s not the first firm to make such a kit – replacing the rear wheel with tracks and the front with a ski – the new Explorer kit is designed to fit road-legal enduros as well as pure motocrossers. The £1500 kit even uses the bikes...

Variable message signs: Your ideas

15 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

Signs encouraging car drivers to “Think Bike” have been around for years, but now the Highways Agency is looking for suggestions for similar slogans aimed at motorcyclists. The agency is in the early...

Sachs update MadAss 125 for 2008

15 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

German motorcycle firm Sachs has released an updated version of the MadAss 125. The changes for 2008 have been mostly cosmetic with the addition of matt black alloy wheels with polished rims and a...

Spy pics: New BMW superbike breaks cover

15 February 2008 by Ben Purvis, Photo: Friedrich Weisse

This is the first picture of the near-finished version of BMW’s new superbike which has appeared after the motorcycle was caught testing in Spain. You can read our full story on the stunning new...

Mercedes Vito van aimed at motorcycle transport

15 February 2008 by Michael Neeves

Mercedes are aiming their new 204bhp, 3.0-litre V6 turbo Vito Sport X Special Edition diesel van at bikers, as the ultimate way to transport a bike around. They also reckon it’s the fastest van money...

Petition to prevent tag and beacon

14 February 2008 by Anonymous

Sign the petition to prevent tag and beacon technology on bikes. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/vehicle-tagging/

MCN Daily 14/2/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

14 February 2008 by Sarah Carnell

In episode 43 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show the Department of Transport has admitted tax evasion figures are wrong plus MV Agusta have an haute couture Brutale. Also Jorge Lorenzo believes he’ll be treated the same as Valentino Rossi at Yamaha. Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then...

Wallpaper gallery: Triumph Speed Triple

14 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Triumph recently launched the latest version of its Speed Triple in Lanzarote. While the 2007 model was a hit, Triumph has made some subtle changes based on owners’ opinions. The changes to the...

Dornoch case deferred amid speed gun doubts

14 February 2008 by steve holbrook

There is a court case challenging the Prolaser 3 speed gun, due to take place in Portee on march 26th. The article was on the front page of The Northern Times and weekly Journal for Sutherland and The North. The arguement is that the device has never had a statutory instrument prescribed.www.northern-times.co.uk

The streets are safe again

14 February 2008 by Anonymous

Thursday morning 14/2/08 As the two mean hombres rode through the rush hour traffic of South West London on their trusted Bonneville’s, the big brave sheriff sitting in his £42,000 unmarked BMW, noticed the evil transgressors. Continuing in his quest to make London a crime free city, he went in hot pursuit, blue lights and sirens a wailing for 2.5 dangerous miles, he braved the rush hour traffic...