2009
Jake Stuart Learey and MCN
24 January 2009 by
my son Jake at 10 days old. Starting early, catching up on the latest biking news!!!!!
Michelin Power One to replace Power Race
23 January 2009 by
This is the latest sports bike tyre from Michelin. The Michelin Power One is due to launch in March to replace the current Power Race, and will come in slick or treaded options. Compare and buy...
Friday Funny: Great Escape tribute
23 January 2009 by
An advert for Anchor butter shows a cow making a Steve McQueen style bid for freedom with a daredevil motorcycle jump. The tribute to one of the most famous bike scenes of all time from ‘The Great Escape’ differs from the original in a big way though – this time around he makes it and wheelies off into the sunset!
Riding tips from Kenny Roberts in new DVD
23 January 2009 by
Kenny Roberts reveals what made him a three-time world champion in a new DVD from Duke. Fast Riding the Roberts Way is packed full of the King’s hints on bike control, racing lines, and even diet and...
Ducati TT 1000
23 January 2009 by
A very special Ducati! Born from the same philosophy of the mythical TT1 and TT2 of the eighties. Little weight, easy handling and the power…. sufficient! Based on the Pierobon 042 frame, it adopts...
Florida to Alaska - part 7
22 January 2009 by
R1Sjaak and Doris visit a old friend from Sjaak. Taylor helped Sjaak four years ago on his World Tour. Next days: Grand Cayon – Dave Barr (worldtraveller) – San Fransico – Ted Simon (worldtraveller) – Seattle. 2 february Canada-cold!!!!
Diesel Bikes? Don't talk daft!
22 January 2009 by
I suggested in a previous article at OD-Racing about a Triumph Trophy Diesel as a possible future bike. A few of you out there probably thought I’d totally lost my marbles, but the idea is not as daft as it sounds. Diesel engines are being heavily promoted in the car world now for a number of possible reasons – less harmful emissions, easier and cheaper to make (less reliance on the Middle East...
Arctic Clutch Full Movie - The Arctic Circle in a Speedo
22 January 2009 by
Full Arctic Clutch Movie available at www.arcticclutch.com for free download (1hr 24min). Arctic Clutch is a humorous and challenging journey about one man motorbiking from Toronto, Canada to the...
Ransom Serpent custom motorcycle inspired by God
22 January 2009 by
This is the latest ‘concept’ from American custom builder Ransom Motorcycles. The firm is run by devout Christian Wayne Ransom, who says the final design of his bikes is inspired by God. Get the full...
Long Way Down replicas for sale
22 January 2009 by
Fans of the TV series Long Way Down can now have their own part of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s epic voyage as two replica BMW 1200GS Adventure motorcycles are currently for sale in...
ITV productions looking for biker wedding
22 January 2009 by
If you’re planning to get married this year and are having a biking theme and fancy the chance to win a five-star honeymoon you could be just what Living TV are looking for. The channel are...
Suzuki extends 0% finance offer
22 January 2009 by
Suzuki GB has announced extensions to the popular 0% finance offers, seeing the GSX-R1000, RM-Z450 and 250 models available interest-free, until 31st March 2009. Thinking of trading up? Sell your...
Video teaser: Supersport 600 track shoot-out
22 January 2009 by
Adam Child is just outside Barcelona putting the latest crop of middleweight supersport bikes up against each other in an epic race track shoot-out. The Yamaha R6 may have won last year, but this time...
Bikes on TV: January 21-27
21 January 2009 by
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...
One week to help get three-time speeder Hughes axed
21 January 2009 by
Time is running out to sign our petition calling for three-time speeder Meredydd Hughes to be axed as the Association of Chief Police Officers’ (ACPO’s) road policing head. We launched our petition on...
Free motorcycle parking under threat
21 January 2009 by
Free bike parking for motorcyclists could be scrapped nationally because information needed to oppose the move has been kept from riders, according to campaigners. Under law people have six months to...
New MCN January 21: New Yamaha R1 tested
21 January 2009 by
In this weeks edition of MCN we have eight first test rides including the new 2009 Yamaha R1, KTM 990 Adventure R and BMW K1300 series plus more! Michael Neeves reckons the Rossi-inspired Yamaha R1 is...
Free Demon Tweeks 2009 catalogue available now
21 January 2009 by
Demon Tweeks have released their 2009 motorcycle clothing and accessories catalogue and you can get a copy from their website for free now. The 236 page catalogue features a huge collection of...
Florida to Alaska - part 6
21 January 2009 by
The Florida to Alaska trip continues… on their way to Phoenix. Long, straight roads.
Video: 2009 Yamaha R1 tested
20 January 2009 by
Michael Neeves says the new 1000cc R1 engine with crossplane crank gives the bike all the top-end rush of an inline-four, with the low down grunt of a twin. Neevesy tested the all-new 2009 Yamaha R1...
CCM unveils CXR230 and XTR250
20 January 2009 by
CCM has launched two new models – the CXR230 and XTR250 at the Trade Expo at the NEC in Birmingham. The updated CXR230 is now Euro III emissions homologated and boasts a new engine with a single...
Voxan Mirage 1200
20 January 2009 by
Perhaps the Voxan bikes have not been accepted from the people for their design. Maybe if they tried with something like this?
Richard Hammond injures pelvis in horse riding fall
20 January 2009 by
Richard Hammond has hurt himself again – this time on a horse and he says it’s a worse injury than he has ever had in 25 years of riding motorcycles. The accident happened on the day he was about to...
Not all bus lanes are open to bikers
20 January 2009 by
It looks like not all bus lanes are available to bikers… TFL are advising that you cannot use a bus lane if it does not have a sign with a bike on it. Lots of bus lanes in London do not have these signs- try Regent Street W1 and all around Wandsworth and South London. Does anyone know what % of bus lanes (by number or distance?) are open to bikers?
Florida to Alaska - part 5
20 January 2009 by
R1Sjaak and Doris Wiedemann on their way from Florida to Alaska in winter. Tempatures as low as -40 C are a reality.
FAO Richard Hammond- blade for sale!
19 January 2009 by
I read an article recently saying richard hammond was looking for a 1990 superbike. Richard Hammond on early 1990s superbike hunt I own an original fireblade that I have kept in mint condition for the last 10 years. Please feel free to give him my email address if he is interested in purchasing it!
‘HA55 LAM’ reg plate for sale
19 January 2009 by
The treasured number plate ‘HA55 LAM’ is to be auctioned by the DVLA. The agency is expecting bids from fans of racing legend Ron Haslam and his British Superbike star son Leon Haslam Damian Lawson,...
Florida to Alaska - part 4 (Key West)
19 January 2009 by
From Florida to Alaska, not Alaska to Florida. The extreme cold has still to come. Sjaak and Doris speaks to you from Key West.
George at the NEC bike show
19 January 2009 by
Our son George at Birmingham’s bike show December 2008!
Video: 2009 Yamaha R1 onboard lap
19 January 2009 by
Catch a glimpse of the 2009 Yamaha R1 in action as we go onboard with Yamaha Motor Europe Chief Test Rider, Jeffry de Vries, for a lap of the Eastern Creek circuit at the launch in Australia. MCN...
Video: 2009 Yamaha R1 first impressions
19 January 2009 by
MCN Road Tester Michael Neeves is at Eastern Creek, Australia testing the latest incarnation of the Yamaha R1. Here’s his trackside first impressions on the new flagship supersports model. Itching to...
First ride: 2009 Yamaha R1
19 January 2009 by
Senior Road Tester, Michael Neeves is at Eastern Creek in Sydney to ride the much anticipated Rossi-inspired 2009 Yamaha R1. Here are his first impressions, check out MCN on Wednesday for a full...
Very risky bodge job
18 January 2009 by
Saw this brave (stupid?) guy in Varadero Cuba last week. He rode off before I could talk to him. Not sure off the exact model but its a shaft drive straight four honda.
Motorcyclists & cyclists should pull together
17 January 2009 by
To begin with I don’t live in London but like most motorcyclists find that the ‘woolly hatted flat earth brigade’ are only happy when they can compain about anything thats not related to bicycles. It’s probably the fault of the London cycle couriers who in the persuit of their work haven’t the time to be bothered with things like the highway code. As a cyclist as well as a motorcyclist using bus...