2009
'Jorge Lorenzo: My Story So Far' released this month
05 May 2009 by
Jorge Lorenzo’s long-awaited biography ‘My Story So Far’ is out this month, published by Haynes. Here’s the blurb… ‘Twenty-one may seem a young age to tell your story. In fact, it is. That is why I...
Desmosedici RR sighting
05 May 2009 by
When the story broke about Ducati going into manufacture of the GP9 or Desmosedici RR as it’s stamped on the bike, I only ever thought it would be a bike I’d get to see on show stands… A bike so...
Off road on Salisbury Plain
04 May 2009 by
A few of the guys from our club splashing around on Salisbury Plain – great fun and will be back there soon no doubt!
Swerve test violates health & safety
04 May 2009 by
I am about to take my part 1 Motorcycle test and have been doing some reading about the hazard aviodance at 50km/h. Firstly as a ‘born again biker’ may I say during training I found it difficult and in six attempts did not achieve 50km (47 best). However reading a letter about the DSA accepting no liability for anyone injuring themselves left me perplexed to say the least. Section 3(1) of the...
Christmas run on beezas
03 May 2009 by
Here are me and the lads delivering xmas presents for the hospitals for sick children all on our beezas.
Swerve Test
03 May 2009 by
Well yesterday I did my first training for the new part 1 Test. Oh boy, that swerve is most unnerving. I only have a 125 bike and did the little thing have to work its balls off to get to 50 km/h in the distance given, you’d be fine on the bigger bikes but I agree with what has been written here, you are soooooo preoccupied trying to get the speed and the distance between the trap and the cones is...
Bank holiday ride
02 May 2009 by
Me and soem mates out for a ride via devils bridge on Bank holiday weekend.
MCN in the Maldives
02 May 2009 by
This is me keeping up to date with the MCN news while in the Maldives.
Kaylans first race weekend
01 May 2009 by
We took oiur nephew who is 4 to Brands Hatch to start him off young!
Me and Paul Teutul from OCC
01 May 2009 by
Me and Paul Teutul from Orange County Choppers at the unveiling of the Steve Wyrick bike (in the background) at planet hollywood hotel, Las Vegas.
Triumph Daytona 675 SE in stock now
01 May 2009 by
Jack Lilley Triumph has got one of the first Daytona 675 SE limited edition bikes on sale now – just a day after it’s release. Only 160 of the pearl white bikes with blue frames and swingarms will be...
Jack Lilley 50th Anniversary Bonneville revealed
01 May 2009 by
Triumph dealer Jack Lilley is selling this one-off Triumph Bonneville T100 to celebrate the Middlesex dealer’s 50th anniversary. The fuel tank and mudguards have been chromed with black/gold...
World exclusive: BMW S1000RR road bike revealed at Jerez
01 May 2009 by
BMW have revealed their S1000RR road bike in undisguised, finished form at the Jerez MotoGP round. The bike wased as safety bike for the MotoGP race weekend in a surprise public appearance before the...
Suit review: Rukka Armax suit
01 May 2009 by
What’s good: The quality feel. The fabric feels tough yet doesn’t restrict your movement, the zips never snag, water never gets in and it still looks good as new (as it should, for the...
Product review: Petzl Tikka Plus Head torch
01 May 2009 by
What’s good: Invaluable for camping as both hands can be used for cooking, reading and, if you’re that way inclined, rolling fat ones. The three AAA batteries will keep the torch going for 150 hours...
Poppy on Daddy's bike
01 May 2009 by
Baby Poppy May Mills on Daddy’s bike! (Dad is behind her holding her on!)
Stylish Barry Sheene holdall
01 May 2009 by
This holdall is designed and dedicated to the legendary Barry Sheene and has been produced in the same colours as Sheene’s ‘77 Suzuki. Compare and buy motorcycle products The holdall is officially...
New Test Blues
01 May 2009 by
Hi, I read with interest your story regarding a rider crash on the new test. Although I may not have broken my arm (best wishes to Adam for a speedy recovery), I definitely consider myself a victim of the new test too. I took one of the last old-style tests last after a week of DAS on a 500 and unfortunately failed on the classic silly error of not cancelling an indicator, something which I never...
Newcastle to Land's End for charity
01 May 2009 by
I am completing a solo motorbike ride from 25th June to 28th June charity from Newcastle to Land’s End and back. The charity I’m raising funds for the Children’s Heart Unit Fund which are based on Ward 23, Freeman Hospital based in Newcastle. My daughter was born with several holes in her heart, her heart valves the wrong way round and she also has 1 lung. I raised funds last year by holding a...
Official Rossi replica Yamaha R1 released
01 May 2009 by
If this year’s crossplane crank Yamaha R1 wasn’t already tempting enough, Yamaha has now released factory MotoGP replica versions in the liveries of reigning world MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi and...
Triumph release limited edition Daytona 675
01 May 2009 by
This stunning limited-edition Daytona 675SE is the latest model from Triumph – with pearlescent white bodywork, blue frame, swingarm and subframe costs just £150 more than the standard bike. The...
Quick stop in Wales
01 May 2009 by
We made a quick stop to have a pee in Treorchy, Wales. Not a bad view…
This new test is ridiculous
30 April 2009 by
My girlfriend has just failed the first part of her motorcycle test for not reaching 50kph on the new swerve test, she went past the radar at 49kph. I think this is ridiculous. Are students meant to look where they are going or have their eyes fixed on the speedo? She has been doing very well and loves the days out with her instuctors then she fails on something that seems so petty. Surely a +/-...
Aprilia RSV4 available from May 14
30 April 2009 by
The awesome Aprilia RSV4 Factory superbike will make it’s UK debut on May 14 with 38 dealers across the country hosting open evenings dedicated to the RSV4 Factory. Guests will be able to view the...
Weise Titanium vented jacket
30 April 2009 by
With sports styling, titanium badges on each shoulder sitting on TPU vents and an Airflow cooling system, the new Titanium textile jacket from Weise® is seriously cool. Tailored for a close fit, the...
Diesel launch motorcycle helmet
30 April 2009 by
It’s probably aimed more towards the Italian scooter riding fashion types, but any combination of the fashion industry and bikes is good with us. Following moves from the likes of Moschino into the...
Win VIP tickets for Oulton Park
30 April 2009 by
You can win a pair of VIP tickets to the second round of the British Superbike Championship, including hospitality, exclusive pit tour and chance to meet Yamaha riders Leon Camier and James Ellison,...
SBK ’09 video game trailer
30 April 2009 by
SBK’09 is due for release on May 29 in the UK across five different formats including PS2, X-Box 360 and PC, and MCN got the first taster of the new game this week. In a special invite-only event at...
New test: the DSA were told and told again!
30 April 2009 by
Well just a short note on the the new test – the DSA have been told told and better told that this would not be succesful. This proves that all the schools that have voiced their opinion has been...
Bags Connection launch waterproof biking bag
30 April 2009 by
German motorcycle luggage specialists Bags Connection have introduced a new Waterproof Line that will keep their contents dry whatever the weather forecast by incorporating welded seam technology with...
The problem with the swerve test is...
30 April 2009 by
Well, the new test is here, very sorry to hear of people dropping the bike on test and, even worse, someone getting hurt. We have our own Mod 1 course for trainee’s to practice on. So far no-one has dropped the bike, we are very carefull with our trainee’s only allowing them to do the avoidance exercise when we think they are up to it. There are one or two things wrong and dangerous with the...
Top 5 motorbikes for women
30 April 2009 by
You’ve probably heard the term ‘girls bike’ at some point, especially if you’ve ever owned a Suzuki SV650 or Ducati Monster 695. But sexism aside, a lot of us lady riders have specific requirements...
Free vouchers with Michelin 2CT tyres
30 April 2009 by
Michelin is giving away £20 of vouchers to be used in high-street shops with any set of Power One, Pilot Power 2CT or Pilot Road 2 tyres. The tyres have to be bought and fitted between 15 May and June...
Senior instructor worried about new test
30 April 2009 by
I am the senior instructor with a m/c training school in Scotland and just as other trainers are concerned my worries are probably being echoed around the country. The avoidance exercise, I was informed that this was absolutely a requirement in the new MOd 1 test. As an experienced rider and trainer of over 23yrs I find it hard to comprehend how a novice rider can be expected to perform a manouver...
World Exclusive: First ride of the RSV4 on the road
30 April 2009 by
MCN’s world first road ride on Aprilia‘s new RSV4 has proved what an exceptional bike it is. But it has also highlighted problems that did not show up on the racetrack launch. New V4 Aprilia ridden...
All new Honda Goldwing will get Human Friendly Transmission
30 April 2009 by
A Honda insider has hinted that the new Honda Goldwing will have a long list of rider aids including airbags, ABS, a version of the Human-Friendly Transmission (HFT) or a motorcycle-specific...