2009

DVLA lost my bike entitlement

29 October 2009 by Uandus7

My Dad wanted me to take my test when I was 18 and he paid for my lessons. We lost him in 1978 so to fulfill my promise to him, I took my test in October 1979. Since then, my address has been changed...

KTM Duke R first ride

29 October 2009 by Trevor Franklin

KTM’s model line-up for 2010 will include this revised 690 Duke R which features a 7bhp power increase along with more midrange torque. Find a KTM 690 Duke for sale This new machine’s first...

Plaque honours Triumph Bonneville designer

29 October 2009 by MCN

A blue plaque has been unveiled in Southwark dedicated to the designer of the most iconic British motorcycle ever – the Triumph Bonneville. Edward Turner first started designing and building...

Last chance to win a £30,000 old skool bobber

29 October 2009 by James Keen

It’s your last chance to win the Carole Nash Old Skool Bobber that was built live before crowds at the NEC motorcycle show. Get a motorcycle insurance quote from MCN Compare To be in with a chance...

British Motocross DVD released

29 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Fans can now enjoy every essential highlight of the ’09 Maxxis British Motocross Championship year in the Official DVD Review of the season from Duke. This is four hours of intense dirt bike...

Video: Honda VFR1200F in action

29 October 2009 by Andy Downes

We’ve just got some action video sent back from Japan following the preview launch of the new Honda VFR1200F last week. More info on the Honda VFR1200 First impressions of the VFR1200F The video...

New Acumen Platinum smart charger

29 October 2009 by Rob Hull

British electronics specialist Acumen revolutionized motorcycle battery maintenance when they introduced their Platinum smart charger. Save cash on battery chargers With its distinctive aluminium...

Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory on the way

29 October 2009 by Andy Downes

Aprilia will unveil a new Factory version of the Dorsoduro 750 and a mildly tweaked Shiver at the Milan motorcycle show in two weeks. Aprilia motorcycles for sale There is no official word on the...

Boss Hoss ZZ4 Injection

29 October 2009 by MarcusKingma

Boss Hoss ZZ4 Injection video review.

Yamaha R6

29 October 2009 by XSVideo

This is a portrait of the first true supersport bike, the first generation Yamaha R6 that jump started the 600cc class and pushed it into what it is today – the most competive sports bike class there is! Please visit us at www.youtube.com/user/XSVPro to watch, rate and subscribe to our current and up and coming short films.

Ninja Final Edition

28 October 2009 by XSVideo

Hi everyone, for those that watched the first edition of “Ninja” we would like to thank everyone for the comments and views, for those that have yet to see “Ninja” we are proud to show the final version which has just been completed. Ninja proves that you don’t need the latest bike, the best weather, the right time of year or to be on track to have a decent sized amount of fun on your bike in the...

2010 Zero Engineering calendar on sale

28 October 2009 by Ped Baker

Japanese custom bike builders Zero Engineering have just launched their 2010 calendar and for the first time it’s available outside of the US. Famous for pioneering vintage, old school style rigid...

Video: Ducati Streetfighter longtermer report - part 2

28 October 2009 by MCN

MCN road tester Michael Neeves has the Ducati Streetfighter on longterm test for 2009. So far he’s covered over 6,700 miles on it including big-mile trips to Ireland and Ibiza. Watch the video for...

Massive 200 motorcycle auction on Oct 30th

28 October 2009 by James Keen

A massive motorcycle auction featuring 200 bikes will take place at BCA in Peterborough on Friday October 30 at 1pm. The list of bikes up for auction includes an Aprilia RS50, Honda CBR1000RR and...

Somerfield: We’re intimidated by motorcyclists in helmets

28 October 2009 by Steve Farrell

Motorcyclists must remove open-face crash helmets to avoid ‘intimidating’ petrol station staff, a supermarket chain has said. And riders must be ‘earthed’ before filling up to prevent risk of...

Aprilia RSV4-R launch cut short

28 October 2009 by Michael Neeves

The launch of the new Aprilia RSV4-R at Mugello was cut short yesterday after five of the bikes suffered terminal con rod failures. Senior Road Tester, Michael Neeves was there: “I did two 20-miniute...

‘Parked motorcycles linked to crime and litter’

28 October 2009 by Steve Farrell

You might expect Neighbourhood Watch schemes to back measures which reduce crime. But the curtain twitchers don’t seem too keen if it’s motorcycle theft which is being tackled. Parked motorcycles...

Video: Kawasaki GTR1400 first ride

28 October 2009 by MCN

The new Kawasaki GTR1400 boasts traction control, linked brakes and improved comfort. According to our road tester Adam Child, it has “the best traction control system on a road bike yet.” Watch the...

Keeping the kids quiet with MCN

27 October 2009 by Anonymous

Me and the girls!

Babe of the Year?

27 October 2009 by Fomancu

Just wondering if anyone thinks that my friend Edina sould enter Babe of the Year?

Aprilia RSV4-R first ride!

27 October 2009 by Michael Neeves

The Aprilia RSV4-R costs £12,449 and is available in dealers now. The compact V4 engine is exactly the same as the Factory’s, it’s only the chassis components which have been altered, with Ohlins...

New MCN October 28: Valentino Rossi takes ninth world title

27 October 2009 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale October 28, we give you the inside story of Valentino Rossi’s ninth world championship winning season. Subscribe to MCN Rossi vows to continue riding after...

Yamaha hybrid scooter for production?

26 October 2009 by Andy Downes

Yamaha showed a new hybrid scooter at last week’s Tokyo Motor Show and it’s thought the clever petrol and electric technology may well make production in 2010. The concept bike was kept mysteriously out of the main talk of the Yamaha bosses on stage but it appears this bike is the latest evolution of the Gen-Ryu bike we saw a couple of years ago. The HV-X combines a 15KW electric motor with a...

Poll: Would you consider buying the Honda CB1100?

26 October 2009 by Andy Downes

Honda wants to know if you would buy the CB1100 which was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show for the first time in full production form. At the moment there aren’t plans to bring the bike to Europe or...

Modern Classics - 70's style Honda CB450 café racer

26 October 2009 by Ped Baker

Turning Honda’s CB450 into a café racer isn’t exactly new (BCR versions are exquisite) but this bike spotted in South America has a chic 1970’s take on the rocker look. Frame, swing arm and wheels...

Video: Kawasaki GTR1400 traction control explained

26 October 2009 by MCN

The new Kawasaki GTR1400 features advanced traction control – watch the video for a technical explanation of how the system works. Video: Kawasaki GTR1400 official promo Kawasaki GTR1400 first...

Video: Kawasaki GTR1400 official promo

26 October 2009 by MCN

Kawasaki have released this official promo video of their new GTR1400 hyper tourer. Kawasaki GTR1400 first ride report Find a Kawasaki GTR1400 for sale

Don't get mad get even

24 October 2009 by Farnz

I read with interest the story of the old boy threatened with prosecution over his flashing a warning to other riders of a police car ahead. I suffered just such threat myself last year when two of North Wales finest came after me with just such an allogation. The first, an unmarked car, got short shrift from me in reply to his opening question, “Are you aware that it is an offence to indicate the...