2010
New rotating ground anchor from Oxford
22 July 2010 by
The Oxford Rotaforce ground anchor is now a permanent fixture in the firm’s range. They claim its beauty lies in its uniquely styled rotating head, allowing easier fitment of a chain lock and...
New Schuberth C3 helmet for ladies
22 July 2010 by
The new Schuberth C3 Lady has been designed specifically for women. Save cash on motorcycle helmets It uses memory foam padding (to account for what Schuberth calls, a “slightly smaller, narrower...
Speed camera staff face redundancy
22 July 2010 by
Speed camera staff are facing redundancy due to Government road safety funding cuts. Camera bosses in Devon and Cornwall are making half their staff redundant after budgets cuts of 26%. The move means...
Factory-sponsored Ducati and Moto Guzzi concepts
22 July 2010 by
Three students from the European Design Institute of Turin have worked in partnership with Ducati and Moto Guzzi to create these concepts. Simon Buonpensiere and Daniele Mazzon’s design is based on...
Video: Ducati 848 Evo
22 July 2010 by
Ducati has released this brief promo video of their new 848 Evo, expected to receive its official in-the-metal launch at Laguna Seca this weekend. The question you’ll find yourself asking is does...
New Husqvarna TE250, TC250 and TE310 for 2011
22 July 2010 by
Swedish firm Husqvarna has launched new versions of its TE250, TE310 and TC250 models. The three bikes receive new reinforced frames, new hubs, new exhaust pipes with heat protectors, waterproof spark...
64.5kg Ossa TR280i is world's lightest trial bike
22 July 2010 by
Reborn Spanish brand Ossa has come back with a bang – a sleek-looking new trials machine it says is the lightest in the world. The 64.5kg bike is the first new Ossa in 25 years and features a 272cc...
Kawasaki announce ER-6f foot guard and cowling bracket recall
22 July 2010 by
Kawasaki is recalling around 1000 ER6-f models to replace the footguard and mounting bracket after it found in certain conditions that fouling can stop the rear brake being used effectively. A...
Win a £2500 biking holiday - just nine days left to enter!
21 July 2010 by
MCN has joined forces with bike insurance broker Devitt to uncover the UK’s best biking destinations. We want to build a map of the UK’s top bike spots: the twistiest roads, friendliest dealers, best...
Video: Ducati Hypermotard 796 review
21 July 2010 by
Ducati’s entry-level 803cc Hypermotard 796 is a great little bike. It’s lighter and lower than the Hypermotard 1100, but just as fast from A to B in the real world. Read the full Hypermotard 796...
2011 Honda CRF450 revealed
21 July 2010 by
Honda has announced the release of an updated CRF450R, as part of their 2011 off-road lineup. Find an off road bike for sale The new model is intended to comply with the recent European FIM...
Honda CRF250R gets more mid-range
21 July 2010 by
Honda has announced the release of an updated CRF250R, as part of their 2011 off-road lineup. Find an off road bike for sale The new model is intended to comply with the recent European FIM noise...
Britain's Got Biking Talent competition with Carole Nash starts today
21 July 2010 by
The search for the UK’s best bike starts here! The fourth annual Britain’s Got Biking Talent competition kicks off today and here’s how you can be in with a chance of winning fame, glory and a VIP...
Man behind most aggressive and unsafe bike ad ever hails industry ban on aggressive, unsafe bike ads
21 July 2010 by
The motorcycle industry in Europe has imposed a voluntary ban on adverts portaying ‘Aggressive riding styles, and any depiction of unsafe behaviour on public roads’. ACEM, the manufacturers’...
BMW S1000RR at Brands Hatch MRO Stocksport
21 July 2010 by
It’s been six long weeks since my last race with my new team in the MRO Stocksport championship. I can’t wait to blow out the cobwebs again this weekend at Brands in the MRO Stocksport championship. ...
Video: Exclusive Guy Martin interview
21 July 2010 by
In this week’s MCN Guy Martin speaks on the moment his Dad thought he was dead, what went through his own head as he slid towards a wall at 170mph and why he’s building a bike with 120bhp more than...
Honda Pan European - Comfy enough for a nap!
20 July 2010 by
My wee grandson having a quick nap on my Honda Pan European. Then wondering who woke him up!
Commuter Survival Guide for Motorcyclists
20 July 2010 by
We put the new Yamaha XJ6 Diversion through its paces as Glenn Julian takes the journey to work in the ‘Commuter Survival Guide for Motorcyclists’. Due for release in August, the main program demonstrates how observation, planning and positioning skills can contribute to the safe progress through challenging city and urban streets. Situation control looks at scenarios when riders have to think...
Hull and back via Lands End and John O'Groats
20 July 2010 by
Sharon Harrington is planning to do a sponsored trike/bike ride from Hull and back via Lands End and John O’Groats in seven days. The proceeds will be split between two charities, Whizz Kidz and the...
Send us your Ride to Work Day pics!
20 July 2010 by
It’s Ride to Work day tomorrow! Planning to ride your bike to work when it would usually be slumbering in the garage waiting for the weekend? MCN wants to celebrate Ride to Work Day (this Wednesday)...
Meet Max Biaggi at Silverstone!
20 July 2010 by
Aprilia is running a competition to meet Max Biaggi, Leon Camier and be a VIP guest of the factory team at Silverstone’s WSB round. Click here to enter the competition All you have to do to win? Be...
New MCN July 21: Super Rossi returns to MotoGP
20 July 2010 by
In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale July 21, we have pictures of Triumph’s 675cc road-going adventure bike testing in Europe! We reflect on Rossi’s amazing comeback from a broken leg, with insight...
MCN's history of Ducati spy shots
20 July 2010 by
The Project 0803 spy shots are far from the first new Ducatis we have been successful in capturing before they are finished and ready for sale. MCN prides itself on getting spy shots of new bikes...
Yamaha FZX1000 mock-up
20 July 2010 by
Here’s my idea for a new 1000cc naked from Yamaha, which would sit between the muscular V-Max and the sportier FZ1.
Cumbria Police hunt £15K Harley
19 July 2010 by
Police in Cumbria are investigating the theft of a vintage 1949 Harley-Davidson Model U valued at £15,000. The blue bike, similar to the one above, was stolen during the Barbon Hill Climb, at Barbon...
Video: longer teaser for the 2011 Triumph Adventure
19 July 2010 by
Triumph has extended the teaser of its next Adventure model. Used Triumph motorcycles for sale
One-armed triker heads charity rideout
19 July 2010 by
A one-armed triker is asking bikers to join him on his final training ride before crossing the length of the UK in August. The ride out starts at Millenium Motorcycles, St.Helen’s at 9am on 25 July...
Bid to save free bike parking fails
19 July 2010 by
A bid to reinstate free roadside motorcycle parking in London has been defeated in a court ruling which campaigners say threatens free bike parking everywhere. The High Court rejected claims by...
My National Tyres experience
19 July 2010 by
I took my Suzuki Bandit in for a puncture repair at my local National Tyres one Friday afternoon. They said it needed a new tyre so I left the bike with them. I picked the bike up about 4pm and take...
Cheers Stavros!
17 July 2010 by
Steve Parrish getting the beers in for the Weaversham Boys at the 2010 Isle of Man TT.
Ian Hutchinson T-shirt tribute
17 July 2010 by
My tribute to Ian Hutchinson and his historic 2010 TT!
Ducati dealer leaks Project 0803 muscle bike sketch to customer
16 July 2010 by
A Ducati dealer in the US has leaked a sketch of the firm’s forthcoming muscle bike, the details and working title of which were revealed in this Wednesday’s MCN. The sketch appears to confirm the...
Biker café threatens to ban bikes
16 July 2010 by
The owner of a café which used to be a popular biker meeting place has threatened to ban motorcyclists. John Simpson, owner of Lord Stones Café in the Cleveland Hills, North Yorkshire, has already...
Best of bikemart: Modern classics up for grabs this week
16 July 2010 by
We’ve been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 10,000 motorcycles for sale. Read more modern classics...
Interview: McWilliams on racing an XR1200
16 July 2010 by
MCN catches up with former MotoGP man Jeremy McWilliams as he leads the Henderson Harley Davidson XR1200 Trophy…. Find a Harley-Davidson XR1200 for sale How is the racing and the season going so...
Fat bloke on a moped
16 July 2010 by
I’m a 20 stone newbie biker that has decided to ride an underpowered bike to raise money for charity. I’ve been stirred into action because at 38 years old, my wife was diagnosed with pre-cancerous...