2009

New test claims another victim

07 May 2009 by gary hendry

My mate had an accident yesterday on the mod1 test. It was pissing it down, high winds, went to do swerve manuover and the front tucked. He wrecked his boots, jacket, gloves and unfortunatly had jeans on, so road rashed his knee. He feels pretty stiff today. Never have I seen such a dangerous piece of legislation, what’s next? seatbelts for bikes?

50mph

07 May 2009 by thedukeofhunslet

50mph limit. What a farce it is. There has been much discussion of late about the 50mph limit even going as far as to suggest it becomes the National Speed Limit. But where did the 50mph zone come...

Top 5 hypertourer heavyweights

07 May 2009 by James Keen

If you munch serious miles and like your bike trips to be more sports than touring, then you need a hypertourer. Here’s 5 of the best. Thinking of trading in? Sell your bike with MCN for £9.99 A...

Suzuki launches biggest ever 0% promotion

07 May 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Suzuki has launched a massive new finance campaign with 14 new models available with 0% APR finance. For just £500 deposit riders can snap up a 2008 GSX-R600 and 750 models, all Bandit 1250 models,...

25% off Pro Biker Short Touring Boots

07 May 2009 by MCN

www.GetGeared.co.uk are offering 25% Pro Biker – Short Touring Boots exclusively for MCN readers. The boots normally retail at £119.99 but MCN readers can get them for £89.99. Just quote MCN0605 when...

Suzuki release three limited edition models

07 May 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Suzuki has launched three limited edition white bikes, including this stunning GSX-R1000 with white and silver paint scheme and gold wheels. The Japanese manufacture has released just 100 of these...

Not just leathers and a helmet

06 May 2009 by luckyB998

Look what I found when I got my girlfriend off her R1 in Brighton!

ABS no good?

06 May 2009 by Rich521

I was reading MCN letters today and I was really surprised to read a letter saying that an ABS VFR rider overshot a stop line onto a roundabout as the brakes lacked power. I used to own an ABS VFR and they do not lack braking power, unless of course the road is slippery, when it may prevent a crash. Opinions – is ABS good, even though it may SEEM to lack power if on a slippery surface? If the...

Motorbiking Round Britain

06 May 2009 by Kate Essex

I’m travelling on my bike around the coast of britain with a friend to raise awareness and money for the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. That’s 3,500 miles in 2 weeks! We start on July 11th. We are hoping to find sponsorship – our aim is £10,000.

New test is part of the war on bikes

06 May 2009 by hippybiker

my brother failed the last of the old style bike tests due to a cyclist jumping a red light causing him to stop mid turn. Yesterday he failed the new test due to putting his foot down while having to follow an examiner while he walked with a board held aloft. Two othe riders from the same riding shool failed their tests on exactly the same thing, all three saying the man had been walking too...

Gallery: 2009 Bennetts babes revealed

06 May 2009 by John Westlake

Bennetts Insurance have released pictures and video of their squad of babes for 2009. Video: behind the scenes with the Bennetts babes One the babes is Miss United Kingdom and there’s a Miss...

Aprilia RSV4 review: 415 miles later...

06 May 2009 by James Keen

At the world launch of the Aprilia RSV4 it was pouring with rain, so MCN road tester Michael Neeves couldn’t push the bike to the limit – until now. Read the updated MCN Aprilia RSV4 bike...

'Sons of Anarchy' hits TV screens May 12

06 May 2009 by James Keen

A dark new drama series about the exploits of a notorious outlaw motorcycle gang will premiere on Bravo May 12 at 10pm. The show, ‘Sons of Anarchy’, follows a motorcycle gang who will do everything in...

How to pass the new bike test

06 May 2009 by paula4u

1st of all I am well chuffed that I passed this morning using the Swansea Test Centre. I shall book part 2 but taking my time over it. I had 3 days intensive course to pass the old test a week before...

Ducati Streetfighter and Aprilia RSV4 hit showrooms

06 May 2009 by Laura Kennerley

The hotly anticipated Ducati Streetfighter and Aprilia RSV4 Factory will be launched in UK dealerships this week. The 155hp Streetfighter will make its debut on Saturday May 9, while the Aprilia will...

Video: Aprilia RSV4 ridden on the road

06 May 2009 by James Keen

The stunning new Aprilia RSV4 superbike is ridden on the road for the first time in a 415-mile trip from the Aprilia factory to Cannes and Monaco. Watch the video to see how it got on – is it as good...

Autocom unveil new range

06 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Motorcycle communications specialists and market leaders Autocom has released a new range for 2009 with both wired and wireless systems. Compare and buy motorcycle products The range has been split...

Win a lesson at the Ron Haslam race school with Hein Gericke

06 May 2009 by MCN

Hein Gericke has launched a competition where anyone who signs up to the company’s all-new deal-based microsite, www.4THERIDE.co.uk, has the chance to win one of 10 amazing motorcycling prize...

Richard Brunstrom set to retire

06 May 2009 by Steve Farrell

Controversial police chief Richard Brunstrom is to retire this summer. A North Wales Police spokesman said: “Chief Constable Richard Brunstrom has announced his intention to retire from North Wales...

Win tickets to see Motörhead headline Bulldog Bash

06 May 2009 by Guy Procter

Britain’s largest and loudest bike party’s just had its volume turned up to eleven: Motörhead will headline the Saturday night of the 6-9 August festival. Enter the competition here The hard rockin’...

Motorcycle courses ready to hit the road

06 May 2009 by Ian Whatsize

Easy riders rejoice – East Berkshire College will soon be offering two courses on how to repair and maintain motorcycles. The courses, which start in September, are either for riders who want to...

One word describes the new test - pathetic!

06 May 2009 by Adrian Wilcock

It comes as no surprise to the majority of bikers that on day one of the ‘new test’ two accidents occur causing injury to one learner. Why is it that in conditions that look pretty awful and wet in the picture was the swerve test even allowed to take place in the first place? More importantly, why does the DSA and government see it fit to teach learners to swerve, when i teach all day long every...

BOS exhausts for 2009 Yamaha R1

06 May 2009 by Rob Hull

BOS exhausts have developed a slip-on set of silencers, which fit directly on the original system on the new Yamaha R1, producing not only a beautiful sound but also liberating extra power and torque...

Kawasaki ZX-10R bolt-ons from R&G

06 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

British legends of protection, R&G Racing have just released details of the full range of accessories to fit the ’08-’09 Kawasaki ZX-10R. Just click on the image to the right to see the full details.

Take me to your leader

06 May 2009 by costheydooo

The Mrs trying out her very first set of bike kit!

New Test - not that bad

06 May 2009 by Lynsey

Following all the hype last week re the new test I made myself sick on my way to the test centre last thursday, I was a complete wreck given I hadnt had the opportunity to practice. When I got there the examiner was very good, he calmed me down and i felt a tad better. I went out into the pad and to my surprise it didnt look anywhere near as daunting as I had thought, looking at the swerve test I...

Tunnel Rip Off

05 May 2009 by Steven Stewart

I read with intrest about your man being charge 95 euro for traveling on the channel tunnel from france. Last Thursday I was charged 103 euro for myself and my bandit plus a good going over by customs. I honestly cant see the justification with this price for half an hours travel.