2009

Year: 2009

Month: ALL

2nd edition of 'Rossi: Celebrating the Greatest' on sale now

22 July 2009 by James Keen

2nd edition of 'Rossi: Celebrating the Greatest' on sale now

The second edition of the MCN bookazine celebrating the life and career of Valentino Rossi is available to buy online or at WHSmith now. Click here to buy a copy online now The 132 page tribute to...

Cheap Thai Triumphs? I don't think so

21 July 2009 by Stephen Harrison

With old age creeping up on me, I decided that I had time for one last chance at mortality. These things of course are best planned. So as every husband knows, you start moaning at the wife until she is so sick of hearing about it, she finally capitulates and allows the purchase of yet another motorbike. With the dodgy knee and replacement hip, I had to make this quick, before: A.The joints...

BMW Formula One and WSB racers swop machinery

21 July 2009 by Andy Downes

BMW Formula One and WSB racers swop machinery

BMW World Superbike racer Troy Corser and Formula One driver Nick Heidfeld swopped with each other to get a flavour of what each other’s sport is about. The test was held at the Nurburgring short...

Carbon kit for Yamaha V-Max

21 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Carbon kit for Yamaha V-Max

Tyga Performance is best known for creating some beautiful two-stroke special machines and also some of best made, and beautiful, two-stroke exhausts and expansions. But the Japanese firm also...

New Givi luggage for ER-6n and Gladius

21 July 2009 by Rob Hull

New Givi luggage for ER-6n and Gladius

Experts in motorcycle luggage systems, Givi, have just announced ranges for two of the most popular budget bikes of 2009, the Kawasaki ER-6n and the Suzuki Gladius. Kawasaki ER-6n Specific Monorack...

Akrapovic slip-on for Kawasaki Ninja 250

21 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Akrapovic slip-on for Kawasaki Ninja 250

Due for release in the next few weeks is this neat slip-on replacement exhaust for the hugely popular Kawasaki Ninja 250. This is one of the biggest selling bikes of the moment, becoming a commuters...

Interview: Prodigy star rates rides over raves

21 July 2009 by Michael Neeves

Interview: Prodigy star rates rides over raves

Fresh from the wildest tour of 2009, it’s gigs one day, track days the next for GSX-R1000 K9-riding Keith Flint. MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves got a few laps in with Flint around Castle...

15% off clothing & accessories at Taz Motorcycles

21 July 2009 by James Keen

15% off clothing & accessories at Taz Motorcycles

Taz Motorcycles are offering a 15% discount on all motorcycle clothing & accessories online and in store until July 31. Compare and buy motorcycle clothing in the MCN Shop The offer also includes...

Celebrity judges announced for Britain's Got Biking Talent

21 July 2009 by MCN

Celebrity judges announced for Britain's Got Biking Talent

MCN and Carole Nash‘s search for the UK’s best bikes has just begun – and these are the men who’ll be deciding whether you and your bike deserve a turn in the limelight. Click here to...

Vines BMW create motorcycle scrappage scheme

21 July 2009 by Phil West

Vines BMW create motorcycle scrappage scheme

Following the introduction earlier this year of the government’s car scrappage scheme, BMW bike dealer Vines of Guildford BMW has created a similar scheme for motorcycles. Under the Vines offer,...

£10 off Onfire clothing with MCN

21 July 2009 by MCN

£10 off Onfire clothing with MCN

MCN and ONFIRE are giving you £10 off when you buy from their online store. Choose from dozens of t-shirts, jeans, fleeces and much more. To get your £10 off, all you have to do is: 1) Check out...

Free 16-page Donington GP guide in this week's MCN

21 July 2009 by James Keen

Free 16-page Donington GP guide in this week's MCN

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale July 22, there’s a free 16-page pull-out guide to the British MotoGP round at Donington. Inside there’s a full guide to the weekend’s events. Stoner takes us...

New MCN July 22: Triumph Thunderbird takes on Harley

21 July 2009 by James Keen

New MCN July 22: Triumph Thunderbird takes on Harley

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale July 22, we celebrate the best of British as the Triumph Thunderbird takes on Harley and the MotoGP comes to Donington. £10 off Onfire kit with MCN! MCN’s...

Biking wheelie bin stickers

20 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Biking wheelie bin stickers

Bike sport photography agency, Double Red, has just launched a new service where they can produce personalised bike racing stickers for your wheelie bin. Compare and buy motorcycle products All...

Aerostitch release LP Bag

20 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Aerostitch release LP Bag

Carrying small spur-of-the-moment-errand stuff on your bike is often a problem. This lightweight, ultra-compact water-resistant/repellent sil-nylon reusable grocery bag is the solution. It packs...

Special-edition Moto Morini Corsaro 1200

20 July 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Special-edition Moto Morini Corsaro 1200

Moto Morini is offering a limited run of higher-spec Corsaro 1200s with Termignoni exhausts and carbon bodywork as well as more comfortable seats. The £10,499 machine costs no more than stock, yet...

12 months in prison for 139mph speeding biker

20 July 2009 by Andy Downes

12 months in prison for 139mph speeding biker

A motorcycle mechanic caught overtaking on the brow of a hill by a policeman on an unmarked Suzuki Hayabusa in a 139 mph chase has been jailed for 12 months “as an example” to others. Judge Roger...

Raising money for NABD

20 July 2009 by Martin Brookes (Milkybar)

Raising money for NABD

Milky wanted to do something for NABD (national Association for Bikers with a Disability) and could think of nothing better than a full body wax! The event was on 18 July at the Penny Black Pub,...

MCN in South Africa

19 July 2009 by robertrobert

MCN in South Africa

If I win at the tables what bike will I buy? – Robert Avis, South Africa

Crusader 704

18 July 2009 by Anonymous

After 6 years of use my 1999 single speed needed a refurb, the english winters had taken their toll on the chrome and the paint had chips and marks. It started off to fit the “02” updated inverted...

Win a ride with Agostini!

17 July 2009 by MCN

Win a ride with Agostini!

You can win the chance to ride a lap of Brands Hatch with 15-times world champion Giacomo Agostini. Click here to enter the competition You’ll be riding the lap on a brand new Yamaha R1 and Ago...

Get the GP look ready for Donington

17 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Get the GP look ready for Donington

Check out the July 22 issue of MCN for all you need to know about MotoGP replica clothing. In the coming issue we’ve got a full British GP kit guide ready for you to emulate your favourite riders and...

Leo Vince to do custom exhausts?

17 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Leo Vince to do custom exhausts?

Reports from the US suggest Leo Vince could soon be offering customised exhaust sleeves as part of their package. Compare and buy motorcycle exhausts Currently it’s only Two Brothers who offer a...

New Harley-Davidson Zippo lighters

17 July 2009 by Rob Hull

New Harley-Davidson Zippo lighters

These are the four latest Harley-Davidson lighters to become available from Zippo. The windproof lighters come with a lifetime guarantee and are perfectly placed in your pocket or backpack, ideal for...

BOS four-into-one system for GSX-R1000K9

17 July 2009 by Rob Hull

BOS four-into-one system for GSX-R1000K9

Performance exhaust specialist, BOS, has created a four-into-one racing system for the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9. Compare and buy motorcycle exhausts Developed in conjunction with the company’s racing...

Triumph Thunderbird launch centre

17 July 2009 by MCN

Triumph Thunderbird launch centre

Welcome to the MCN Launch centre for the new Triumph Thunderbird. Here you can find all the information you’ll ever want on the new T-Bird. Remember to check back regularly as we will have all the...

Biker to become living monument

17 July 2009 by Steve Farrell

Biker to become living monument

A motorcyclist hopes to sit astride her Harley-Davidson as she becomes a living monument on a plinth in London‘s Trafalgar Square. Lynne Scotten is one of 2400 people chosen to occupy the square’s...

Shoei launch new website

17 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Shoei launch new website

There is now a new Shoei UK specific website designed to give the maximum information on the Japanese brand and products. Compare and buy Shoei helmets in the MCN Shop www.shoeiassured.co.uk has...

Spidi airbag in action

17 July 2009 by Marc Abbott

Spidi airbag in action

This short video shows Spidi’s DPS airbag technology in slow-motion action. The protective airbags are claimed to activate in 0.2 seconds, after the rider has become detached from their...

Batman Dark Knight replica motorcycle suit

17 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Batman Dark Knight replica motorcycle suit

No really, we’re not joking. American firm, Universal Designs, has the official licensing from Warner Brothers to create replica motorcycle kit from the Dark Knight film. Compare and buy motorcycle...

Helmet part exchange deal at Infinity Motorcycles

17 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Helmet part exchange deal at Infinity Motorcycles

Most manufacturers recommend replacing motorcycle helmets every two to four years, but many riders postpone this, often because they are reluctant to spend money renewing something that appears to be...

Plain AGV T-2 helmets arrive in the UK

17 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Plain AGV T-2 helmets arrive in the UK

MCN exclusively revealed the launch of the new AGV T-2 helmet back in March with the Barry Sheene replica. And now plain colourways are available at AGV stockists. Compare and buy motorcycle...

Arrow exhausts for Ducati 848 and 1198

17 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Arrow exhausts for Ducati 848 and 1198

These are images of the new Arrow exhaust slip-ons for the current Ducati superbike pairing. Compare and buy motorcycle exhausts Both the 848 and the 1198 have been catered for with Dual Thunder...

Berik release G-8087 GP-Type 1 glove

17 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Berik release G-8087 GP-Type 1 glove

The Berik G-8087 GP-Type 1 is the latest race glove to come out of the Berik factory. They feature a new split-knuckle carbon protector system with titanium sliders to prevent the hands gripping on...

AGV launch UK only K4 Star

17 July 2009 by Rob Hull

AGV launch UK only K4 Star

The AGV K4 is a new helmet for 2009, but this new Star colourway is completely exclusive to the UK market. Compare and buy motorcycle helmets The K4 itself is based on the range topping GP Tech...

Mivv release Ducati slip-on selection

17 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Mivv release Ducati slip-on selection

Mivv exhausts has just released two new silencer options for the Monster 1100 and a GP silencer for the brand new 1098 Streetfighter. Compare and buy motorcycle exhausts Power improvements for the...