2009
DVLA wiped my license too
12 April 2009 by
With regard to you item about wiping driving licences by DVLA, I had the same problem years ago. When I renewed my licence, it came back without the ‘d’ category. I contacted the DVLA and they said they had no record of my driving test. Although i had given them the test center (since closed) and the date they still had no record of my test. I didn’t have a bike at the time so I let it go.
The kids on the Suzuki GS550
10 April 2009 by
The kids James and Ellie Mai on the old classic Suzuki GS550 1980 – mint!
Nurburgring 2008
10 April 2009 by
Lads trip to the Nurburgring in 2008, featuring Lee, Colin, Tony, Rob, Don, Kevin, Terry and Ian.
MCN in Gambia
09 April 2009 by
This is a pic of me in The Gambia with your most excellent newspaper… I’m a big fan of MCN as is my other half Rod. I can ride BUT need to actually take my test.. he has a lovely Triumph Daytona...
Win an R6 signed by the big names in rock
09 April 2009 by
Mad about music? Crazy about motorcycles? Fancy a piece of rock and roll history? View the Kerrang R6 auction Place the highest bid for a fabulous 2008 Yamaha R6 signed by some of the world’s top...
Globebusters London to China Blog
09 April 2009 by
The route has been planned, visas obtained, bikes serviced and kit packed. Global Motorcycle Guinness World Record™ Holders and Founders of the motorcycle adventure travel company, GlobeBusters, Kevin...
5 great parallel twin motorcycles
09 April 2009 by
Is the parallel twin engine dead? A thing of the past or only good for powering boring commuters? The designers of these current models certainly don’t think so. Thinking of trading in? Sell your...
Yamaha MT-0X 660
09 April 2009 by
Imagine a bike more fun than the XT, plus more attractive than MT-03!
Half-price Walker replica Arai!
08 April 2009 by
Mammoth dealer George White is selling its stock of Chris Walker replica Arai Astro-Rs for half price – that’s just £199.99 instead of the £399.99 RRP. What better way to show your support for the...
Airbag Motoair jackets hit the UK
08 April 2009 by
New airbag jackets from Motoair are now available in the UK. Having been on sale in the US for some time now, www.wairbag.com has secured UK distribution for their whole range. The jackets claim to...
DVLA lost my licence entitlements
08 April 2009 by
In November 2007 I swapped my Northern Ireland licence for ‘UK’ licence. My licence stated that I could drive a selection of vehicles which occupied 9 rows on the back of the licence. When I got the ‘UK’ replacement it only had the basic car entitlement, no bike! Luckily I had taken a copy of the original & sent them both straight back. The DVLA refused to amend it but after numerous telephone...
Last stock of 2009 Yamaha R1 until July in dealers now
08 April 2009 by
The last remaining UK stock of Yamaha’s 2009 R1 is in dealers now with the next batch not arriving until July. Yamaha spokesman Simon Belton told MCN: “You can still go in to a dealer and buy a bike...
Carbon wheels for fast BMWs
08 April 2009 by
BST has just released this new Black Panther design carbon wheel for the latest range of BMWs. Performance enhancing claims are big – the South African company boasts a 5kg weight saving over the...
Government tells police and councils to target bikers for cash
08 April 2009 by
Police and councils were told to target motorcyclists in order to get government road safety funding. The instructions were contained in a brief setting out how applications should be made for...
Bike cops in Cyprus
08 April 2009 by
Whilst on holiday in Cyprus a few weeks ago we saw a car driver pulled up by the police on bikes, makes you wanna join the police in Cyprus eh?
Zero launch electric supermoto with torque of a GSX-R750
08 April 2009 by
US bike firm Zero has launched a road-legal ‘high-performance supermoto’ that packs the torque of a GSX-R750 but costs less than a penny a mile to run. The silent-running electric Zero S – which costs...
MotoCzysz to launch electric superbike at TTXGP
08 April 2009 by
MotoCzysz, the would-be Bimota of USA (big on innovation, light on backing, inextinguishable ambition) is back with a bike it says will lead the ‘dawn of the digital superbike’. You can read full...
125 motorcycle ride out
07 April 2009 by
Out on a ride to Trough of Bowland on Thursday 2nd April after Work. Bikes: Daniel’s Honda CBR125R, Gary’s Honda CBF500 and Mark’s Hyosung GT125 Comet.
Reading MCN on wedding day
07 April 2009 by
Tom and Lesley Anne Stevens from Stroud got married recently, still found time to read MCN on the wedding day though.
Video: KTM Adventure v BMW GS on the beach
07 April 2009 by
The KTM 990 Adventure takes on the BMW GS Adventure in this week’s MCN. Does the KTM have what it takes to beat the BMW GS’s blend of long-distance comfort and off-road fun? Find out in the April 8...
ZX12R creates future biker
07 April 2009 by
I visited some friends last Saturday and went there on my ZX12R. They let me take it through the house to the back garden for security as I was staying over for a party that night. My friend’s...
Poll: Have you been the subject of anti-biking prejudice?
07 April 2009 by
MCN wants to find out what British bikers think about the issues facing motorcycling today. That’s why from now on we’ll be running weekly polls to gather your opinions on all aspects of biking. This...
Scarlett Johansson begs husband to give up biking
07 April 2009 by
Hollywood A-lister Scarlett Johansson has made a desperate plea to husband Ryan Reynolds to give up riding. Canadian actor Reynolds narrowly avoided binning his bike on a recent outing leaving Johansson fearful it is only a matter of time before he is injured, according to the National Enquirer. A source told the US paper, “Johannson’s petrified a serious accident is just around the...
Gallery: BMW G450X takes on snowmobile
07 April 2009 by
What’s fastest on snow – a snowmobile or a motorbike? You’d be forgiven for thinking snowmobile, especially after recent icy snaps that left most of the UK at a standstill, but the truth isn’t as...
New KTM Scottoiler available
07 April 2009 by
A new KTM Scottoiler kit is now available. This latest kit from the chain lubrication experts is suitable for all RC8s, LC8s and 690 LC4s, and costs £89.95. The colour-matched kit includes a bespoke...
New MCN April 8: Aprilia RSV4 tested
07 April 2009 by
In this week’s edition of MCN, road tester Michael Neeves tests the all-new Aprilia RSV4. Michael says the V4 engine is the perfect solution and the handling is superb, so could this be the bike to...
Very undercover traffic cops (Derbyshire)
07 April 2009 by
Just thought you’d like to know (as I was majorly shocked when I saw it!) that theres a silver people carrier undercover traffic cop car hanging around Matlock Bath and Derbyshire roads recently. Saw 2 bikers pulled up by it and felt really sorry as no-one in their right mind would think it was a traffic cop. Can’t recall the make or plate, all i can say is beware of a silver people carrier with...
Arc-on reveals new one-piece suit
06 April 2009 by
British leathers manufacturer Arc-on has released details of its new top-of-the-range one-piece suit, which comes in at a very favourable £399.99. Compare and buy motorcycle leathers The Corse race...
Video: Aprilia RSV4 first ride
06 April 2009 by
The Aprilia RSV4 is so much fun that despite a soaking wet track and pouring rain, MCN’s Michael Neeves didn’t want to give the keys back. Visit the Aprilia RSV4 information centre Neeves says that...
Bikers to be targeted by average-speed cameras
06 April 2009 by
The first average-speed cameras capable of catching motorcycles are to be installed on popular riding routes under plans announced last week. The cameras will be funded by the government with the...
Byk33r number plate up for grabs
06 April 2009 by
A unique biker registration number has gone on sale. ‘BYK33R’ is being offered for £2000 after it’s owner decided to give up bikes due to a long standing shoulder and elbow injury. “I’ve got a great...
4,000+ against parking tax descend on WCC!
06 April 2009 by
The MEGA DEMO happened and it was exactly that… MEGA! THE FIGHT GOES ON! TO JOIN THE CAMPAIGN GO HERE. For photos from the demo (you maybe be in one!) View the photo gallery here. See you at the next one!