2009

Hawg Haven’s Terry Clarke dies

08 July 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Terry ‘Nobby’ Clarke, one of the duo who formed Norfolk-based custom shop Hawg Haven, died suddenly on July 3. Clarke’s engineering expertise helped create some of Hawg Haven’s most recognisable...

Bikes on TV: July 8-14

08 July 2009 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time SHED – Discovery Shed (used to be DRTE) DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MM – Men and Motors MOT – Motors...

Win Donington MotoGP hospitality tickets with Dewalt

08 July 2009 by James Keen

Dewalt are offering you the chance to win a pair of hospitality tickets to the Donington MotoGP round. Along with the hospitality tickets the winner will also have exclusive access to the Dewalt...

Can't wait for the Honda V4? Try one of these...

08 July 2009 by MCN

Honda is uncharacteristically bullish about the new Honda V4, as revealed in MCN’s recent interview with boss Shigeru Takagi. If this confidence is well founded, Honda’s rivals need to be very...

Honda V4: tech details of the VFR1200 revealed

08 July 2009 by Ben Purvis

The VFR1200 is set to take Honda into the next decade by attracting virtually every sort of rider – combining effortless touring ability, race-sharp handling and everyday practicality into a single...

Test ride a Triumph Thunderbird this weekend

08 July 2009 by James Keen

You can test ride the new Triumph Thunderbird this weekend at participating dealerships. Triumph Thunderbird launch centre On Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July, Triumph is inviting British riders to...

Russian PM in ‘vertical wheelie’ claim

08 July 2009 by MCN

Russian Premier and former President Vladimir Putin has never been averse to a bit of macho PR posturing, whether it be fishing bare-chested or taking the controls of a jet fighter but his latest...

Video: The world's best all-rounders?

08 July 2009 by James Keen

The new breed of trailie-style all-rounders are put to the test in a 450-mile day trip to Le Touquet via Calais and Bologne. Watch the video to see if the Ducati Multistrada 1100S, Triumph Tiger 1050...

Britain’s Got Biking Talent is back!

08 July 2009 by MCN

Britain’s Got Biking Talent starts it’s search for the best bike in Britain next week, with new categories for sports bikes, streetfighters, classics, choppers and specials. Plus the first 500...

Video: 2WD Yamaha R1 ridden

07 July 2009 by MCN

MCN is the only publication in the world to have ridden the Ohlins two-wheel-drive Yamaha R1. Watch the video for a tech explaination of the 2WD system and see MCN’s Trevor Franklin take a test ride...

World exclusive: 2010 TCX boots

07 July 2009 by Marc Abbott

MCN has just been shown TCX’s all-new, 2010 boot range in Italy. Along with updates to the current line, there is a new race boot, women-only boots, touring and street footwear. Here’s an example of...

20% off everything at BykeBitz - for one day only

07 July 2009 by James Keen

UK touring accessory specialist Bykebitz are having a massive 20% sale on everything in store on Saturday 11 July – all you have to do is print off your e-flyer here and show it on the day. Compare...

KBC Helmets team up with Moto Direct

07 July 2009 by Rob Hull

KBC Helmets has announced the appointment of Moto Direct as its sole UK distributor. KBC, who made the decision in 2002 to base its European Headquarters in Swadlincote Derbyshire, has...

GPR options for Suzuki GSX-R1000K9

07 July 2009 by Rob Hull

GPR have now produced a two into one decat option as well as the twin outlet exhaust system for the Suzuki GSX-R1000K9. Both can be used with the Powercone, GPE or even standard silencers. The 2-1...

Free £60 goodie bag with MCN & George White

07 July 2009 by MCN

MCN has linked up with George White to bring you this amazing offer – when you spend £10 or more in one of their outlet centres or online you’ll get a goodie bag full of kit worth £60. The bag...

New MCN July 8: We ride 2WD Yamaha R1

07 July 2009 by James Keen

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale July 8, we ride the Ohlins two-wheel-drive Yamaha R1. Find out what the bike is like to ride, how it works and what Ohlins have planned for the future of 2WD...

Piaggio MP3 125 Hybrid first ride

06 July 2009 by Chris Newbigging

MCN has just ridden the world’s first production hybrid motorcycle – the Piaggio MP3 125 Hybrid. Piaggio MP3 LT – the scooter the law says is a car The new motorcycle combines a conventional 125cc...

Vigilante biker update

06 July 2009 by Anonymous

How about a follow up story of the vigilante biker Geoff Smith? He is running a courier company called UK Motorcycle couriers Southampton. It would be interesting to see what is up to now.

Watch out for this scammer!

06 July 2009 by Bill Newens

I would like to relate our experience of a possible scam in the hope that no one else is duped by this conman… My wife and I have advertised our bikes and have both received an identical email from a prospective purchaser wanting to buy the bike for his son as a graduation present. This would seem strange in itself as my bike is 1100cc and would be uninsurable to most University students. The man...

The world's youngest Rossi fan

05 July 2009 by Anonymous

Tegan from Swansea. She cannot wait for her first bike. She is only two weeks old and already she has some bike gear.

Rocket III Vs Pigeon

04 July 2009 by Andyh25

Here is a photograph showing what happens when a pigeon meets a Rocket III at 60mph. David Galway

The new 09 ZX6

04 July 2009 by Anonymous

It was great to see other people interested in the ZX6 09. We race the same bike here in Australia. My 16yr old is currently 10th in the australian ASBK and went to a club day at the track. He will contest next at the asbk and was a just a tenth off the lap record! It was great to see the faith in the new Kawasaki bike, the same faith my son has had with all the kasasaki bikes since he was five...

TTS Triumph Speed Triple - first ride

03 July 2009 by Adam Child

There’s no getting away from it: Triumph’s Speed Triple is an excellent bike. Its superb handling, amazing triple engine, inimitable style and decent value makes it the class leading super naked. So...

Bulldog Bash on

03 July 2009 by Steve Farrell

Police have failed in a bid to stop this year’s Bulldog Bash. Warwickshire Police had ordered a review under the Licensing Act of a 10-year licence granted to the rally – planned for August 6-9 at...

Piaggio MP3 400 full review

03 July 2009 by James Keen

The Piaggio MP3 400 has been ridden and rated by MCN – you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the MCN Piaggio MP3 400 review “The largest incarnation of the...

Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX full review

03 July 2009 by James Keen

The Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX has been ridden and rated by MCN – you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the MCN Moto Guzzi Stevlio NTX review “The Moto Guzzi Stelvio is...

Moto Guzzi V7 Café Classic vs. Triumph Thruxton

03 July 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Guzzi’s new V7 Café Classic is, like Triumph’s Thruxton, a romantic take on café racers of yesteryear. The satin-finished lime green Moto Guzzi is a café racer version of the current V7 Classic, so...

Goodwood is go!

03 July 2009 by Laura Kennerley

MCN’s Adam Child has taken to the hill at Goodwood riding WSB star Carlos Checa’s Ten Kate Honda Fireblade. Child joined a star line-up including former world champions Max Biaggi and Mick Doohan,...

New Indian Chief - first impressions

03 July 2009 by David Folch

MCN gets the first ride on the Chief, the latest bike from Indian, America’s oldest motorcycle company. The new Chief is Indian’s entry level bike, costing £15,500. Find a cruiser for sale First...

WANTED: Your biking stories

03 July 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Have you done anything extraordinary or know someone who has? Then MCN wants to hear your story! We are looking for bikers with cool, interesting or outrageous tales to tell. Have you… • raced the cops at 150 and got away? • walked away from a 100mph road crash? • had your stolen bike returned looking better than ever? • had your bike stolen more than anyone you know? • ridden off a...

Hawg Haven’s Terry Clarke dies

Bikes on TV: July 8-14

Win Donington MotoGP hospitality tickets with Dewalt

Can't wait for the Honda V4? Try one of these...

Honda V4: tech details of the VFR1200 revealed

Test ride a Triumph Thunderbird this weekend

Russian PM in ‘vertical wheelie’ claim

Video: The world's best all-rounders?

Britain’s Got Biking Talent is back!

Video: 2WD Yamaha R1 ridden

World exclusive: 2010 TCX boots

20% off everything at BykeBitz - for one day only

KBC Helmets team up with Moto Direct

GPR options for Suzuki GSX-R1000K9

Free £60 goodie bag with MCN & George White

New MCN July 8: We ride 2WD Yamaha R1

Piaggio MP3 125 Hybrid first ride

Vigilante biker update

Watch out for this scammer!

The world's youngest Rossi fan

Rocket III Vs Pigeon

The new 09 ZX6

TTS Triumph Speed Triple - first ride

Bulldog Bash on

Piaggio MP3 400 full review

Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX full review

Moto Guzzi V7 Café Classic vs. Triumph Thruxton

Goodwood is go!

New Indian Chief - first impressions

WANTED: Your biking stories

Walz-Hardcore Softail Custom

Video: Rossi and Toseland star in hilarious 'The Office’ spoof

Graves exhaust launch GSX-R1000K9 system

NCR Mike Hailwood US launch

New 390 enduro from Husaberg

New Power Commander for EFI Bonnevilles from Norman Hyde