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Manhole cover petition

29 January 2009 by Andy949494

The following petition is a relatively cheap way to make motorcycling much safer particularly in the dark and wet: “We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to replace with or apply gripped surfaces on manhole covers to give grip in wet conditions for motorcyclists and other road users.” http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/motorcycleman/

The peak of 1000cc lunacy for under £5k

29 January 2009 by James Keen

In a recent article in Bike magazine, tuning expert Mark Brewin argues that sportsbike development peaked in 2005. So why spend close to £10,000 on a new litre bike when you can buy one of...

Charley Boorman reveals second By Any Means trip

29 January 2009 by Andy Downes

Adventure biker Charley Boorman has just arrived at the MCN London Motorcycle Show and has revealed he hopes to confirm the final details of his second By Any Means trip. Boorman will be making a...

Arai importer offers cheaper race training

29 January 2009 by Michael Carroll

Wannabe motorcycle racers can cut the cost of sitting the ACU’s Competitor Training Course if they buy a top-of-the-range Arai RX-7 GP helmet during 2009. Arai helmets for sale The course usually...

Moto Morini 1200 sport gets new paint scheme

29 January 2009 by Michael Carroll

Moto Morini has given its 1200 Sport motorcycle a makeover with a new black and orange paint job, which will be available from March. It’s the third colour option available on the motorcycle, which...

London Motorcycle Show: Ducati Streetfighter makes UK debut

29 January 2009 by Andy Downes

The standard version of the Ducati Streetfighter is making its UK debut at the MCN London Motorcycle Show today and for the rest of the week. Until now only the higher spec S version has been seen in...

Free childcare in my local bike shop

28 January 2009 by dave newton

Child control in my local bike shop so i could go and have a good look at the bikes!

Win a Suzuki GSX-R1000 with Westhill Insurance

28 January 2009 by James Keen

Westhill Insurance are offering you the chance to win a 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 worth around £8,800 (RRP). To eneter, just get an insurance quote from Westhill Insurance, either online at...

Padova customs take on best from the US

28 January 2009 by Michael Carroll

These three customs, fresh from sweeping the top spots at the recent Padova Show in Italy, are set to take on America’s finest at the Daytona Bike Week in Florida next month. Best in show was La...

Motorcyclists bus lane victory

28 January 2009 by Steve Farrell

A cycling pressure group has been forced by MCN to listen to pedestrians and cyclists who back motorcycles in bus lanes. The London Cycling Campaign had been collecting opinions only from those...

Video: 2009 Yamaha R1 engine explained

28 January 2009 by James Keen

The 2009 Yamaha R1 boasts an all-new crossplane crankshaft engine that runs at an uneven firing interval. Watch this Yamaha promotional video for an explaination of the technology and reasoning behind...

World tour biker suffers heart attack after 3000 miles

28 January 2009 by Laura Kennerley

A thrill-seeking biker was just 3,000 miles in to a four year around the world adventure when a massive heart attack forced him to abandon his plans. Nigel Swaby, 55, from Nottingham had sold...

Yamaha reports first loss in four years

28 January 2009 by MCN News Desk

Yamaha has posted its first quarterly loss in at least four years, according to financial experts Bloomberg. The Japanese firm, the world’s second largest motorcycle manufacturer, had a fourth-quarter...

BMW indicator switchgear

28 January 2009 by Alan Laws

For the last few months since BMW announced that for their new models they would be changing the indicator switchgear layout they have had for some years there have been some ill informed and rather silly comments made about the existing switches appearing in several publications and at least twice in MCN. Twice the word “confusing ” has been applied to this in MCN. For those who have never ridden...

Design and win your own Kawasaki ER-6n

28 January 2009 by Chris Newbigging

One lucky rider could see their custom paint design splashed across a brand new Kawasaki ER-6n. Kawasaki is launching a new competition at the MCN London Motorcycle Show at ExCel at the weekend to...

Parking bikes in Brighton

28 January 2009 by Sue Tomlinson

As a manager of a car park I am in awe of the stupidity of the possible charging for parking bikes- lets think about the words… car park…. so if we park the bike in a space and pay we are still breaking the rules? ah so if I park my motor home/transit van or mini bus in a “car” parking space is this the same rule? Well I am not a car owner, I am a vehicle owner?? When obtaining a ticket...

MCN in Alpe d' huez

27 January 2009 by Julia Ellen Hall

Ian Taking a break from biking in Alpe d’ huez.

World exclusive shots of Ducati GS rival

27 January 2009 by Andy Downes

Ducati’s new replacement for the Multistrada has been spotted in action again – this time the shots are perfectly clear and show all of the details on both sides for the first time. Scroll down for...

Police sorry for ban bikes proposal

27 January 2009 by Steve Farrell

Police are sorry for proposing banning motorcycles, they have told MPs after pressure from MCN. In a groveling new written apology, the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) has clarified that...

Death crash driver fails to return from Pakistan

27 January 2009 by Steve Farrell

A driver accused of killing two bikers has failed to return to the UK after being allowed to travel to Pakistan. Syed Raza, 27, is charged with causing the deaths of motorcyclist Michael Rowley, 41,...

Yamaha recalls over 50,000 motorcycles

27 January 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Yamaha is recalling a staggering 53,814 motorcycles to replace a potentially faulty rear shock absorber. Yamaha motorcycles for sale The recall affects the Yamaha TW200 (which wasn’t sold officially...

Ducati Monster 1100s given custom make over

27 January 2009 by Rob Hull, Liam Marsden

Ducati USA marked the arrival of the new Ducati Monster 1100 by throwing down the gauntlet to their dealer network to create the ultimate Monster, in just three weeks! The new-look Monster 1100...

Bikes on TV: January 28 - February 3

27 January 2009 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MM – Men and Motors MOT – Motors TV SS1...

Video: Rossi talks on the 2009 Yamaha R1

27 January 2009 by James Keen

In an arty black and white promotional video, Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi talks about the 2009 Yamaha R1 and how it’s ‘Born From MotoGP’. Watch the 2009 Yamaha R1 video test Go onboard the...

BOS exhaust available for 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R

27 January 2009 by Michael Carroll

Dutch exhaust specialist BOS has just released this slip-on silencer for the 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R motorcycle. The 300mm-long road legal can weighs 2kg, half the weight of the standard can, and is...

RS Taichi airbag jacket available from March

27 January 2009 by Michael Carroll

RS Taichi will launch its first airbag motorcycle jacket for the road in March, using technology developed for its pricey T-RAPS race suit. The leather jacket has double airbags on the neck and...

Moschino helmets come to UK

27 January 2009 by Michael Carroll

The first helmets designed by leading Italian fashion house Moschino are now on-sale in the UK. The firm has penned costumes for pop princess Kylie Minogue, but has now teamed up with helmet maker Max...

Harley-Davidson XL883 Iron unveiled at the London Motorcycle Show

26 January 2009 by MCN News Desk

Harley-Davidson and Buell are set to unveil two new models at the MCN London Motorcycle Show, January 29th – February 1st. Book tickets for the London Motorcycle Show The new XL883 Iron will be on...

Kiddimoto unveils Barry Sheene replica

26 January 2009 by Michael Carroll

Barry Sheene’s name is being brought to a new generation thanks to this new balance bike from Kiddimoto. Buy motorcycle products at the MCN Shop The bike is one of the firm’s new Heroes range, which...

Dunlop D952 toughest off-road tyre yet

26 January 2009 by Michael Carroll

Dunlop will launch its toughest ever multi-surface motocross tyre next month. The D952 for recreational riding has stronger tread blocks than the firm’s current D752 knobbly to make it last longer.

Motocross rider’s season saved despite bike theft

26 January 2009 by Sarah Carnell

National Girls Motocross champion Kerry Wilson thought her season and possibly career were over when her Kawasaki KX250F was stolen last December. But Wilson has now received help from Mickey Oates...

Forma boots now available in UK

26 January 2009 by Michael Carroll

These boots are the first full range from Italian firm Forma to be sold in the UK. The range includes everyday riding boots for men and women, small ankle boots, and full-on sports boots that come...

Florida to Alaska - Grand Canyon 2

25 January 2009 by marcus Kingma

R1 Sjaak and Doris Wiedemann stay a little longer at the Grand Canyon. We made a little joke in this movie. Special effects!

Video: Suzuki Gladius launch teaser

24 January 2009 by MCN

MCN Road Tester Adam Child is in Fuerteventura, putting the new Suzuki Gladius to the test in town and on the surrounding mountain roads. The stylish Suzuki Gladius is the replacement for the...

Florida to Alaska - Grand Canyon

24 January 2009 by marcus Kingma

Sjaak and Doris visit the Grand Canyon. A warm place for Sjaak!!! For this part we composed our own music. hope you like it…

Harley-Davidson slashes workforce

24 January 2009 by MCN

Harley-Davidson is laying off 1100 of its staff after posting a 58% loss in profits. Sales of the firm’s machines are reported to have fallen by 13.1% in the third quarter of the financial year. ...