2009

Video: the coolest scooter you've ever seen

01 September 2009 by Guy Procter

We love the 172cc 2Evil dragster from French scooter tuning house MXS Custom. Here you can see it in action despatching the 150m scooter drag strip (and annihilating the competition) in a smidge under...

Bike trip 2009

31 August 2009 by paul stawrowski

Me and Mark set of on the 16th of Aug to see some sites in europe namely: 1. the Nurburgring,what a massive place and you can see that F1 is coming with its obscene amounts of money, it’s even got a...

Riders being stopped in North Wales

31 August 2009 by skullydude

I went away for the weekend 29-30 August, on our way into Barmouth from Welshpool. We were stopped by the police. We were two couples on bikes, although the policeman was trying to do his job, and I have to say he wasn’t enjoying it you do feel victimised. Ge thought it was a waste of man power and he should be out catching real criminalsm so even their own officers don’t agree with this policy.

0% finance and free servicing offer on new Ducatis

28 August 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Ducati is offering 0% finance on any Monster, Streetfighter or 848/1198 model – plus one years free servicing on superbikes. The 0% finance can be spread over two or three years, and applies to 848,...

First ride: MCN rides KTM’s revised four stroke off-roaders

28 August 2009 by Laura Kennerley

KTM is not launching any new models for 2010, but has listened to riders and made a number of changes to its existing line-up of four-stroke off road bikes. The biggest changes are seen on the 400,...

Why stop with your helmet shell?

28 August 2009 by Marc Abbott

Looking for a reason to smile this Friday afternoon? Take a look at this gallery of some of the coolest, and most questionable, custom helmet liner designs. That’s the next hour sorted then! If you...

Stunning Moto Martin Z1000R and Bakker Barracuda

28 August 2009 by Ped Baker

Spotted for sale on the USA¹s Ebay site is this stunning Moto Martin Z1000r. Restored in the UK and shipped out to the states four years ago this bike is thought to be the same Mocheck built bike that...

New café racer DVD on sale now

28 August 2009 by Marc Abbott

Two years in the making, “Cafe Society” is the first, full-length documentary film to chronicle the origins, legacy and rebirth of this, one of the world’s most unique motorcycles and motorcycle...

Gloves from a tenner on the MCN Shop

28 August 2009 by Marc Abbott

The MCN online shop is chock-full of bargains, including these £10 gloves from Tech-7. The Tourismo gloves feature a supple cowhide outer shell, waterproof liner, Velcro cuff, reinforced palm,...

Legal claims: 'No win, no fee' vs 'contingency fee'

28 August 2009 by Chris Dabbs

If you have to go to Law for an accident claim you may be offered a “no win, no fee” agreement or even a contingency fee agreement, but what’s the difference? A Conditional Fee Agreement is what is...

MH Duna SM125 full review

28 August 2009 by James Keen

The Moto Hispania Duna SM125 has been ridden and rated by MCN – you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the MCN Moto Hispania Duna SM125 review “As the name...

New SHARP ratings revealed

28 August 2009 by Rob Hull

New SHARP safety ratings for motorcycle helmets were published today by Road Safety Minister, Paul Clark. An additional 25 motorcycle helmets have been rated by SHARP – the Department for...

Harley-Davidson invades India

28 August 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Harley-Davidson is to begin selling bikes in India – the world’s second largest motorcycle market. The ailing American company is looking to sell its heavyweight bikes to the country’s emerging...

Bonneville Special: Fork gaiters

28 August 2009 by Rob Hull

If there is one add-on every Bonnie owner should hunt down first its fork gaiters. They’re a relatively cheap addition to put in place and instantly give your bike the retro look. And they’re pretty...

Bonneville Special: TX fairing kit

28 August 2009 by Rob Hull

This café racer style TX fairing kit is one of the nicest add-ons for the Bonneville we found. It’s made from top quality, high gloss self colour fibreglass. It comes complete with fitting and you...

Kappa release biker-focussed rucksack

28 August 2009 by Rob Hull

The new TK738 Deluxe rucksack from Kappa is designed for modern riders who demand multiple storage solutions, the peace of mind from full waterproofing and all-day comfort. With eleven assorted...

Bonneville Special: Keihin Racing Carburetors Kit

28 August 2009 by Rob Hull

This is a bolt-on performance carburetor kit available for all models of new Triumph Bonneville. Specifically developed for the Bonneville, these 35mm CR-2 smooth bore carburetors replace the stock...

Mystery of biker found dead in Cornwall

28 August 2009 by Laura Kennerley

MCN readers are being asked to help solve the mystery of a biker found dead on a railway line in the Marazion area of Penzance, Cornwall. The grey-haired man, aged 30-45, was killed when he was hit by the London to Penzance train on 15 August 2009. He was white, 5ft 8in tall and was wearing an expensive black leather bike jacket with body armour and Belstaff gloves, but despite an extensive...

Derbi DRD 125SM: road test coming soon

27 August 2009 by Marc Abbott

As part of our commitment to testing all shapes and sizes of bikes for new riders, MCN has just taken delivery of a Derbi DRD 125SM. There will be a full video test of the supermoto-styled...

Speeding biker snared by front-facing speed camera shots

27 August 2009 by Steve Farrell

A motorcyclist who did 81mph in a 30mph built-up area has been banned after police identified him from front-facing speed camera pictures. Gary Lacey, 48, had also been snapped riding at 77, 69, 63,...

Fogarty gets a Ducati Hypermotard for the road

27 August 2009 by Andy Downes

Four-times World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty has now got his hands on a Ducati Hypermotard S to ride on the road. Ducati Hypermotards for sale Fogarty picked the bike up from Ducati Manchester...

2010 MV Agusta Brutale spyshots

27 August 2009 by Chris Newbigging

These new spyshots reveal the 2010 MV Agusta Brutale with a new chassis and styling. The pictures, supplied to MCN by Motociclismo in Spain, were taken earlier this week at the Almeria circuit and...

Suzuki GSX-R750 SP

27 August 2009 by simon cole

I was reading a story on here about an avid motorcycle collector called James Thompson, when i came across a section that said he hadn’t got a Suzuki GSX-R750SP as they had not made one. They did make...

Dainese release official statement on Lorenzo suit failure

27 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Dainese has released an official report into the failed deflation of Jorge Lorenzo’s D-Air race suit at Brno. The three-time MotoGP race winner was leading team-mate and championship leader Valentino Rossi at the Czech circuit before low-siding his Yamaha M1. Although Lorenzo’s airbag did deflate, the Spaniard was locked into a comedy broad stature when his airbag failed to deflate. A Dainese...

Norton Rotary in MCN car park video

27 August 2009 by Andy Downes

This is one of the entries for MCN’s 2009 Britain’s Got Biking Talent. Owner Tony Haywood has just brought his Norton NRS588 Rotary race bike replica into the MCN offices to be photographed, and we twisted his arm to start it in the car park afterwards. It’s one of the loudest, angriest, weirdest, most incredible sounds you can imagine. MCN Chief Road Tester Michael Neeves said: “Riding around...