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Save on motorcycle insurance and win BSB tickets

25 June 2009 by James Keen

Buy an insurance policy through MCN Compare that starts during July and you’ll be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a pair of BSB tickets. Get a quote through MCN Compare There are 15...

New Vespa Pin Up T-Shirts

25 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Vespa advertising has become as much a part of the iconic Italian scooter manufacturer’s story as the machines themselves, the slogans and imagery painting a unique picture of the Vespa way of life...

MCN Editor's original Fireblade for sale

25 June 2009 by James Keen

MCN Editor Marc Potter’s lovingly cared for 1992 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade could be yours – it’s listed right now in MCN Bikes For Sale. Click here to see the ad You could own a piece of biking...

Stay cool with new BMW Airflow 4 suit

25 June 2009 by Marc Abbott

The AirTex material used in the new BMW Airflow 4 suit is made of a resistant, light weight, net-like fabric which allows air to flow freely through it, keeping the rider cool. Equally, it retains the...

UK’s 10 most dangerous biking roads – do you ride them?

25 June 2009 by Rupert Paul

A new Eurorap report has identified ten roads, nearly all of them in the midlands and north of England, as more dangerous to bikes than any others. We want to hear from riders who know these...

Metmachex Bandit

25 June 2009 by Mick7777

In january this year, while sorting out the frames of two Z1000R’s I am restoring I saw the bike in the foyer of Metmachex. I was a little concerned about the weird steering but very impressed with...

UK Exclusive: New Honda V4 spied in action

24 June 2009 by Marc Potter

The Honda V4 VFR1200F has been spied in action just a day after the first pictures of the finished motorcycle appeared in MCN. The pictures show a Japanese test rider completing final hot-weather...

Very impressed with the Honda DN-01

24 June 2009 by Gerry Fett

I bought an 09 DN-01 and am totally pleased. I’m a 62 year old male with a 28″ inseam and have been riding since I was 16. Video: Honda DN-01 test My recent motorcycles (I own a few) include an HD Softail deluxe (boring), a BMW R1200C cruiser(a poor handling vibrator), a 1300 VTX(copy of an HD, boring too), a Yamaha Royal Star tour deluxe (absolutely awesome but heavy and tall for me), a Honda...

New Yoshimura ‘Racing Mid Pipe’ For Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9

24 June 2009 by Rob Hull

The Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9 Racing Mid Pipe from Yoshimura Japan increases machine performance by allowing riders to remove the stifling catalytic converter – required by manufacturers in order to meet...

Parking battle D-Day

24 June 2009 by Steve Farrell

Motorcyclists have one chance left to fight to save free bike parking, according to campaigners. A firm has won a “UK-wide” framework contract to charge riders for using motorcycle parking bays...

Schuberth launch fluorescent helmet

24 June 2009 by Rob Hull

German helmet manufacturer Schuberth has added a new colourway to the existing C3 range – a fully fluorescent yellow helmet. The C3 is a traditionally ultra-quiet helmet from Schuberth, but not like...

New Zard for Dorsoduro and Streetfighter

24 June 2009 by Rob Hull

These are pictures of the latest Zard exhaust system to fit the Aprilia Dorsoduro supermoto and Ducati’s latest creation, the Streetfighter. Compare and buy motorcycle exhausts Both exhausts have...

Full Desmosedici accessory range revealed

24 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Ducati has unveiled an official Ducati Corse parts selection for the Desmosedici D16RR road bike that includes an exhaust system that costs the same as the manufactures Monster 696 brand new! Like the...

Backing the Brits at Donington: Eugene Laverty

24 June 2009 by Rob Hull

With Donington Park World Superbikes coming up this weekend, maybe you should have a think about cheering our boys on by getting yourself a supporters t-shirt? Fans of Eugene Laverty can do just that...

Steve McQueen Bell helmet on sale

24 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Grand Prix Legends is selling this awesome Steve McQueen replica Bell helmet. This fantastic new Steve McQueen 1964 Bell ISDT helmet replica is a great new Bell Jet RT helmet in the team colours worn...

Free Sidi boots with every leather suit from Infinity

24 June 2009 by Rob Hull

From Monday 22nd June Infinity motorcycles are giving away a FREE pair of Sidi Vertigo boots worth £179.99 with every 1-piece or 2-piece leather suit bought in any of their showrooms or from their...

Opinion: Time to remove our loud pipes

24 June 2009 by Kevin Ash

MCN columnist Kevin Ash stirred up a hornets’ nest when he said motorcyclists should give up on loud exhausts. Here are the edited highlights of his comments – MCN would be interested in what you...

Video: Tul-Aris 2-stroke racer

24 June 2009 by MCN

The howling 2-stroke Tul-Aris racer is ridden in this week’s MCN. The bike, which features an 800cc parallel twin engine from a snowmobile, was built by the head of R&D for Renault F1. Watch the clip...

New Honda V4 sports-tourer revealed

24 June 2009 by Guy Procter

Honda’s new V4 – the beginning of a ‘new breed of bike’ according to the firm – is today revealed in MCN as a 1200cc sports-tourer closely related to the concept revealed in Autumn. World exclusive:...

Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS - first ride

23 June 2009 by Michael Neeves

The £6999 Mana 850 GT ABS is much more than its specs suggest. On paper it’s a bike with a 839.3cc V-twin scooter engine (the same lump, incidentally, you’ll find in the GP800 made by Aprilia’s sister...

Video: Two-wheel drive Yamaha R1 teaser

23 June 2009 by James Keen

See this Yamaha R1 spin both its wheels up on paddock stands to demonstrate its two-wheel drive system. You’ll be able to see more footage next week and read all about it in the 1 July issue of MCN,...

Bikes on TV: June 24-30

23 June 2009 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time SHED – Discovery Shed (used to be DRTE) DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MM – Men and Motors MOT – Motors...

Win 2 tickets to the Donington WSB round

23 June 2009 by James Keen

To celebrate the Aprilia Superteens championship coming to Donington to support WSB, they are offering MCN readers the chance to win 2 tickets to the race weekend which include access to the Aprilia...

New MCN June 24: Honda V4 official pictures!

23 June 2009 by James Keen

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale June 24, we reveal details of the new Honda V4 and official pictures which show every angle of the machine. New Honda V4 sports-tourer revealed The retro...

World exclusive: official pics of new Honda V4 revealed in MCN

23 June 2009 by Guy Procter

The most eagerly-awaited bike in years – an all new Honda V4 – will be revealed in full in MCN on Wednesday. MCN will scoop the world when we reveal: UPDATE: New Honda V4 sports-tourer revealed •...

Cooper Brothers ‘forgotten’ bikes raise £100,000

23 June 2009 by Laura Kennerley

A collection of 70 bikes found in a garage after 30 years has sold for almost £100,000 at auction. The classic and vintage bikes belonged to 1960’s trial champions Bob and Sam Cooper, and were moth...

George White launch motorcycle rental service

22 June 2009 by James Keen

George White’s have joined forces with HELPHIRE to offer a new motorcycle rental service for UK riders. They have a selection of bikes for rent, from scooters to supersports machines. Models include...

MCN is the best read

19 June 2009 by Anonymous

This is a photo of me and all the great staff at the Blanca Restaurante, Bitez, Turkey. They said that your MCN was the best read.

AWARE - Wales

19 June 2009 by awarewales

Have you watched, or read, ‘Long Way Down (Around)’ documenting a motorcycle journey undertaken by the actors: Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman? AWARE-Wales is a small non-profit making group...

2009 Yamaha R1 Rossi Replica

19 June 2009 by Marc Potter

Yamaha has released a £2000 sprayed panel kit for the new Yamaha R1 which turns it into a full Rossi-style Fiat Yamaha replica. The Team Replica body kit comes fully prepared and ready to fit and...

Ducati Noriyuki Haga clothing

19 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Ducati has a new line of Nitro Noriyuki Haga products for fans of the current WSB Championship leader. Haga, who is riding for the factory Xerox Ducati team this year, is one of the most popular...

Jail for Hells Angels and Outlaws in airport brawl

19 June 2009 by Steve Farrell

Seven members of the Hells Angels and Outlaws have been jailed for six years each for their part in a mass brawl at Birmingham International Airport. The “horrendous fight” last January almost cost...

Royal Enfield Trials EFI first ride

19 June 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Royal Enfield motorcycles are true timewarp motorcycling – unlike the Austin Mini and Volkswagen Beetle which eventually morphed in to expensive fashion vehicles, the Enfield Bullet remains as an...

Video: Honda DN-01 test

19 June 2009 by James Keen

MCN’s 2009 longterm test fleet includes the unconventional-looking Honda DN-01. It’s an automatic with cruiser geometry, a 680cc v-twin engine and shaft drive. So far so odd – but what’s it like to...

Supermoto style for R1200GS

19 June 2009 by Chris Newbigging

This R1200GS supermoto special shows that adventure bikes aren’t just for touring – they’re for thrashing too. French dealer Panda Moto has turned the softy adventure bike into a supermoto inspired by...

M&P knock £180 off XR1000

19 June 2009 by Rob Hull

M&P is currently offering a deal on the highly rated Shoei XR1000 – buy it in the Caster graphic design and save £180 on RRP. The lid is available for £199.99 in three different colour schemes: red,...