2009

Scorpion Exo helmets that inflate to fit

22 May 2009 by James Keen

Scorpion’s top of the range EXO-1000 and EXO-750 helmets feature innovative inflatable pads in the cheeks that you can pump up for a perfect fit. A large red pump located inside the chin bar lets you...

New Barkbuster handguards for road bikes

22 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Premium handguard brand, Barkbusters, has introduced a new model specifically for street bikes that offers the ultimate in protection from the elements while complementing the appearance of the bike. ...

Buell and AGV team-up to create 1125R-ready lid

22 May 2009 by Rob Hull

To celebrate the start of the 2009 MotoGP Championship, the Buell Performance Academy is giving visitors to www.buellperformanceacademy.co.uk the opportunity to win the all-new Buell® GP Tech Full...

Sidecar Stars released on CD

22 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Motorcycle racing has produced many sensational superstars. Perhaps the most spectacular, but most frequently overlooked, are the sidecar crews. In a series of wonderful recordings – originally...

Win VIP tickets to MOJO honours shows with MCN

22 May 2009 by James Keen

We’ve joined forces with MOJO magazine to offer MCN readers the chance to win tickets to a series of special gigs in London. It all starts on Monday 8 June with legendary folk guitarist Bert Jansch at...

Ventura rack for Harley-Davidson XR1200

22 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Harley-Davidson’s XR1200 is praised for its performance, handling and all-round ability, and now thanks to luggage manufacturer Ventura, can add touring to its repertoire. Compare and buy motorcycle...

GSE Racing’s new look

22 May 2009 by Rob Hull

You too can look like GSE Racing’s on-form line-up of Leon Camier and James Ellison with the new replica clothing range for the defending British Superbike Champions. It’s a move away from the...

Tech 3 Yamaha ’09 clothing now available

22 May 2009 by Rob Hull

James Toseland’s Tech 3 Yamaha MotoGP team now has its own official replica clothing line for 2009, available through Grand Prix Legends. The team, which now carries the distinctive branding of...

Suzuki Bandit 650 launch: First impressions

22 May 2009 by MCN

MCN’s Marc Potter is on the Isle of Wight riding both the unfaired and faired (650SA) versions of Suzuki’s updated Bandit at the UK launch. Here are his first impressions of the faired version. Find...

Show your support at BSB this weekend

22 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

OK, so it’s a little late to order a BSB team shirt in time for this weekend’s forthcoming Bank Holiday ding-dong at Donington, but it’s still worth checking out the official BSB shop here for what to...

David Jefferies: The Official Biography

22 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Stuart Barker’s 272-page hardback biography of one of British road racing’s most loved characters of all time is being serialized in MCN, starting from June 3. Here’s a brief blurb to whet your...

New York rider bemused by Manchester roads

21 May 2009 by Preacherman

I was recently visted for 2 weeks by my good friend Chuck Stegmeyer, a keen biker from Brooklyn, New York. This was his first visit to England and we spent some time touring England, but mainly around Greater Manchester where I live. On his return to Brooklyn he wrote me this letter: Dear Preacherman, Thanks for the great time we had. I enjoyed riding your Pan. I was intrigued, however, by the...

Ducati 989R Desmofighter

21 May 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

How surprisingly would it be if the new Ducati at EIMA 2009 was this – an incredible DESMOFIGHTER based on the technical part of Desmosedici RR. A Definitive Naked from 200 CV, a Fighter from MotoGP.

Smashed up on new test

21 May 2009 by leytonman

I have just been released from Basildon hosp after crashing doing test (avoidance)in wet and windy conditions tuesday 8 45am. 4 smashed ribs and punctured lung with fractured shoulder blade. went thru cones at 35mph swerved right then as I swerved left honda cg went down slamming me into tarmac. I had just watched a rider fail because they whent to slow and also locked up back wheel for a good...

Top 5 best handling bikes - according to you

21 May 2009 by James Keen

Here’s a top 5 countdown of the bikes rated highest for handling by user reviewers in the MCN bike reviews section. Thinking of trading in? Sell your bike with MCN for £9.99 Do you agree with the...

New Guy Martin T-shirts from Red Torpedo

21 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Everyone’s favourite maverick gets a whole new range of casual clothing, including T-shirts and caps, for 2009. Buy ’em up and show your support for Lincolnshire’s finest at next month’s Isle of Man...

New made-to-measure kangaroo suit from BKS

21 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

This is the new made-to-measure BKS kangaroo suit. The current made to measure designs have been given a facelift, but the generic panel arrangement behind each model retains the recognisable BKS...

Official NTBPT video report - you may be in it!

21 May 2009 by ojosef

The 11th May 09 demonstration was a huge success, the turn-out was astonishing. Thanks to everyone that came. The man in the studio has been busy over the past week creating this video report, we hope you enjoy it, you may even be in the vid! See you at the next demonstration which is taking place on Tues, 9th June 09 (there will be the usual pre-meet at Ace Cafe before the demo too) for full...

Rossi's Dainese airbag suit in action

21 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Watch Valentino Rossi discuss the ins and outs of Dainese’s D-Air Racing airbag system in this exclusive video. It will help if you can speak Italian, but watch out for the slowed down footage of the airbags inflating – much, much quicker than the blink of an eye.

Motoairbag waistcoat

21 May 2009 by James Keen

A new waistcoat with a built-in airbag system claims to revolutionise bike safety. The Motoairbag automatically inflates when the wearer leaves the seat during an accident. The waistcoat is fastened...

Riding with the Beast by Ian Mutch

21 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

What would you do if several months into a relationship you discovered that your girlfriend has turned into a Grizzly Bear? There can be few of us who have not at some point put that question to...

Haga Monza limited edition Arai RX-7 GP

21 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Arai has released a limited edition replica of the helmet design Noriyuki Haga raced in during the Monza World Superbike round on its range-topping RX-7 GP. The Xerox Ducati World Superbike (WSB)...

Fresh kit from Benzina

20 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Cool new clothing firm Benzina has caught our eye. Admittedly, the fact that they send cakes with their orders helped, but some of their T-shirts are pretty cool, too. Casual motorcycle clothing For...

Moriwaki Moto2 bike on track

20 May 2009 by Andy Downes

Japanese tuner Moriwaki track tested its Moto2 MD600 at Suzuka in Japan for the first time last week as it prepares to sell kits to racing teams. Moto2 will be replacing the 250cc two-stroke racing...

Charley Boorman sets off by motorcycle on By Any Means II

20 May 2009 by Andy Downes

Charley Boorman finally set off to begin his By Any Means II trip and was sent on his way by hundreds of Australian fans. Boorman was riding a Deus Kawasaki W650 custom bike for the start of the trip...

Video: Aprilia RSV4 vs Yamaha R1

20 May 2009 by MCN

The Yamaha R1 claims its its biggest scalp yet by taking on and beating the brilliant new Aprilia RSV4 Factory in a shoot-out on the roads of Southern France. Video: Aprilia RSV4 ridden on the...

Bikes on TV: May 20-26

19 May 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...

Female biker needed to star in a promo video

19 May 2009 by Nik Coleman

We’re a film company in East Anglia trying to make a star (okay well a little star) of a female biker – we need a female aged 17-22 who can ride a 125cc bike for a corporate video! Plus you get a sneak preview of a radical new bike injection system (ahem, okay so it’s not THAT exciting) – however you’ll be doing your bit to make biking greener, ann you’ll get paid…. where are you??? Contact...