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Video: Rossi and Toseland star in hilarious 'The Office’ spoof

03 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

Video: Rossi and Toseland star in hilarious 'The Office’ spoof

Yamaha MotoGP stars Valentino Rossi, James Toseland, Jorge Lorenzo and Colin Edwards have showed off their acting prowess in a hilarious spoof of award winning British comedy The Office.     Filmed...

Graves exhaust launch GSX-R1000K9 system

03 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Graves exhaust launch GSX-R1000K9 system

Graves Motorsport has just launched this new system for the current GSX-R1000. Compare and buy exhausts in the MCN Shop This brand new full exhaust system features mandrel-bent titanium or stainless...

NCR Mike Hailwood US launch

03 July 2009 by Laura Kennerley

NCR Mike Hailwood US launch

The stunning NCR Mike Hailwood TT will have its American launch at the MotoGP this weekend. The 138hp bike blends styling from Hailwood’s racing heyday 30 years ago with modern technology.    5 of...

New 390 enduro from Husaberg

03 July 2009 by Jonty Edmunds

New 390 enduro from Husaberg

Following the radical, ‘forward-facing cylinder’ bikes introduced last year, innovative off-road manufacturer Husaberg has broken the mould again by creating a new class for 2010 with this 390cc...

New Power Commander for EFI Bonnevilles from Norman Hyde

03 July 2009 by Rob Hull

New Power Commander for EFI Bonnevilles from Norman Hyde

Following the introduction of fuel injection on the Triumph Bonneville, tuning specialist Norman Hyde teamed up with Dynojet UK to develop a version of their popular Power Commander specifically for...

Honda launch new Faze 250 Scooter

03 July 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Honda launch new Faze 250 Scooter

Honda has unveiled its new Faze 250 scooter. The front light echoes that of the new VFR1200 V4 sport tourer and could well be the new Honda corporate face of bikes. Find a scooter for sale The Faze...

Suzuki reveals all new RM-Z250

03 July 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Suzuki reveals all new RM-Z250

Suzuki’s new 2010 RM-Z250 will be the first bike in MX2 to have fuel injection. Derived from its larger capacity sibling, the RM-Z450, the new 250’s battery-less fuel system boasts a 43mm...

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler launches custom company

03 July 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler launches custom company

Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler has launched his own custom motorcycle company in the US. Dubbed Dirico Motorcycles, after Tyler’s partner Mark Dirco, the company launched in Boston last week...

Calne Bike Meet

03 July 2009 by wiltsgsx

Calne, North Wilts hosts the largest free bike event in the South West on July 25th 2009 10.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. – please note the revised date. Follow A4 to Calne Town Centre, Wiltshire, SN11 0EN between Marlborough and Chippenham Motorcycle Clubs – Veteran, Vintage and special interest bikes Ride Ins and Ride Outs, helmet bar, trade stalls, and bike jumble. Bands and entertainment all day,...

Kawasaki holds back new ZX-10R as it goes radical

02 July 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Kawasaki holds back new ZX-10R as it goes radical

Kawasaki has delayed the launch of the new ZX-10R as it is developing a radical new bike. Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for sale The Japanese firm has opted out of its traditional two-year pattern of...

Honda CB1100F close to production

02 July 2009 by Andy Downes

Honda CB1100F close to production

These computer-generated images straight out of Japan show the hotly-anticipated Honda CB1100F – a bike that our Japanese sources are adamant will be a 2010 model in Japan at least. The latest...

See video of new Shoei XR1100

02 July 2009 by Rob Hull

See video of new Shoei XR1100

MCN has just returned from the launch of the brand new Shoei XR1100 helmet in Barcelona, Spain. Compare and buy motorcycle helmets The lid features a whole new array of features including a modified...

Five things you probably didn’t know about Shoei

02 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Five things you probably didn’t know about Shoei

On Tuesday MCN brought you the news of the launch of the brand new XR1100 helmet. Compare and buy motorcycle helmets The totally redesigned helmet is set to replace the massively popular XR1000 in...

AGV Helmet founder dies

02 July 2009 by Rob Hull

AGV Helmet founder dies

Founder of AGV helmets, Gino Amisano, has died at the age of 89 from bronchopneumonia. Compare and buy motorcycle helmets Gino was one of the pioneering people to make the connection with...

Win a Grand Prix track day with Arai

02 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Win a Grand Prix track day with Arai

Arai Helmets is offering all existing and future RX-7 GP owners the chance to win one of the 60 free international track day admittance tickets. Compare and buy motorcycle helmets Arai Europe has...

Yamaha USA to unveil new Rossi casual range

02 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Yamaha USA to unveil new Rossi casual range

Yamaha Motor Corporation USA will unveil the all-new line of Valentino Rossi’s “VR 46” official merchandise at this weekend’s Laguna Seca MotoGP race. The new “VR 46” merchandise is to be distributed...

Ever wondered what goes into Bayliss's boots?

02 July 2009 by Marc Abbott

Ever wondered what goes into Bayliss's boots?

Check out this video to see the manufacturing and testing of TCX boots, as worn by WSB legend Troy Bayliss. And check back here next week to see their newest race boot unveiled.

MCN exclusive: Spidi unveil new airbag suit

02 July 2009 by Liam Marsden

MCN exclusive: Spidi unveil new airbag suit

Spidi has unveiled its new neck airbag system, which will go on sale in 2010 after 15 years of development. The Neck DPS (Dispositivo Pneumatico di Sicurezza, or pneumatic safety device in English)...

Alpinestars Gore-Tex 365 gloves: summer update

02 July 2009 by Marc Abbott

Alpinestars Gore-Tex 365 gloves: summer update

For a pair of gloves designed to allow all-year riding, combining waterproofing with warmth for the worst of the winter, they’re doing a bloody good job in this week’s 30-degree heat! There’s just...

Cautioned in my company car park

01 July 2009 by Anonymous

I live in greater manchester. Recently, while going to work in Eccles I was cautioned in my company car park. My crime, I had filtered past a line of parked cars on my left and standing traffic on my right. The police here are anti-bike and see us bikers as an easy target, the police car couldn’t catch up to me because it was early morning rush hour and traffic was at its usual 10-20 mph slow...

Marc Potter blog: The Ducati Desmosedici day was amazing!

01 July 2009 by Marc Potter

Marc Potter blog: The Ducati Desmosedici day was amazing!

Rode a Ducati Desmosedici RR for the first time at Donington Park yesterday, and it was more like riding in a one-make championship. As (mostly) rich blokes prepared to ride their £42k motorbikes...

Trax alloy cases for Yamaha XT660Z Tenere

01 July 2009 by Marc Abbott

Trax alloy cases for Yamaha XT660Z Tenere

German engineering specialists SW-Motech have introduced a light and tough luggage package for the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere, featuring quick release side carriers, alloy rack and Trax aluminium side and...

New Secure Marking from Acumen Electronics

01 July 2009 by Marc Abbott

New Secure Marking from Acumen Electronics

Acumen has added a secure marking system to its range of electronic alarms and immoblisers. Secure marking adds an extra layer of protection to electronic motorcycle security, creating a silent...

Free cleaning kit with every new helmet at Fowlers

01 July 2009 by Marc Abbott

Free cleaning kit with every new helmet at Fowlers

Bristol-based bike dealer Fowlers are giving away a helmet cleaning kit with every helmet they sell. It includes a pouch, helmet and visor cleaner, polishing cloth, rucksack cover, helmet polish and...