2010

Famous trials photographer launches book of career

Some of the world’s most famous trials riders are featured in a new book of photographs by one of the sport’s most well-known photographers. Eric Kitchen has been taking photographs of world championship trials for 35 years and has witnessed riders like Dougie and Martin Lampkin, Malcolm Rathmell, Bernie Schrieber, Yrjo Vesterinen, Eddy Lejeune, Thierry Michaud, Jordi Tarres, Marc Colomer,...

Guy Martin rides again at Goodwood ­ and races on Tuesday!

Guy Martin rides again at Goodwood ­ and races on Tuesday!

Just three weeks after this horrific TT crash, Guy Martin is to ride again, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Saturday.  A source close to the charismatic Honda rider has been with him today and...

Top ten parallel twins

Top ten parallel twins

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and your combined scores on the bikes you own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive...

How to fit a back protector

How to fit a back protector

Many of us end up with poorly fitted back protectors which can become intrusive when riding. Save £££s on back protectors Let’s face it, they’re not cheap, so it’s worth spending a minute or two...

Shoei unveil new Qwest touring helmet

Shoei unveil new Qwest touring helmet

Shoei’s new touring helmet, the almost phonetically correct Qwest, is claimed to offer superb comfort and unrivalled fit, plus the highest quality build construction and the usual Shoei attention to...

BMW's new stunt rider in action at Goodwood this weekend

BMW's new stunt rider in action at Goodwood this weekend

New BMW Motorrad stunt rider Mattie Griffin will make his riding debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend. Ireland’s number one motorcycle stunt rider has chosen to ride a BMW F800R after...

MV offers 165bhp/£4,745 'Cannonball' upgrade to 2010 Brutale 1090R

MV offers 165bhp/£4,745 'Cannonball' upgrade to 2010 Brutale 1090R

MV Agusta has launched a £4,745 power-up kit for the 2010 Brutale 1090R which takes the power to a class-leading 165bhp. Accompanying cosmetics to complete the Cannonball look stretch to £3,917. Each...

Video: BMW K1600GT adaptive headlight explained

Video: BMW K1600GT adaptive headlight explained

The new BMW K1600GT will feature an optional Adaptive Headlight – an electronic system will adjust the headlight’s beam to compensate for front and rear pitch as well as lean angle, keeping the beam...

BMW announces K1600 GT and K1600 GTL six-cylinder tourers

BMW announces K1600 GT and K1600 GTL six-cylinder tourers

BMW will produce TWO versions of it’s all-new 1600cc straight six-cylinder tourer – the K1600GT and K1600GTL. Video: BMW K1600GT adaptive headlight explained The K1600 GT will be similar in concept...

Goodwood is go!

Goodwood is go!

I’ve just arrived at the Goodwood Festival of Speed having ridden down on our group test winning BMW K1300GT and very nice it was too. It was comfy on the motorways and easy with the cruise control,...

Bird strike!

Bird strike!

I thought aircraft only had bird strikes! Mind you, I was attempting to reach similar speeds at the time… Unfortunately this little guy couldn’t get out of my way.

World Ducati Week 2010

World Ducati Week 2010

On the fourth day of our trip from Northamptonshire to Cattolica in Italy for World Ducati Week (having negotiated the St Bernard Pass) on my bike. I had the misfortune to collide with an Audi S8 on a...

Bid for a Long Way Down Buff

Bid for a Long Way Down Buff

Sales of Buff’s Long Way Down necktube have raised more than £3000 for UNICEF in the last year and they’re hoping to raise more cash with a run of 10 limited edition signed Buffs, too.      A...

New Bering textile jacket

New Bering textile jacket

Claimed waterproof and breathable, with CE-approved armour at the elbows, shoulders and back and fully-adjustable for fit, this new Bering Reflex jacket has just been launched. It costs £224.  More...

Road-legal Tron Light-cycles for sale

Road-legal Tron Light-cycles for sale

Custom bike builders Parkers Brothers Choppers are selling five, full size, working Tron Light cycles with a starting price of $35,000 each. buy one online The bikes are yet to be built but Parkers...

New range of Suzuki WSB clothing

New range of Suzuki WSB clothing

Show your support for World Superbike championship contender Leon Haslam with some of this new official clobber from Suzuki. Kit ranges from a £5 lanyard to an £85 jacket, so there should be...

Cat and Fiddle named as most dangerous road

Cat and Fiddle named as most dangerous road

The country’s most dangerous road has been named for the second year running as the A537 ‘Cat and Fiddle’ from Macclesfield in Cheshire to Buxton, Derbyshire. Police records show most of the...

KTM SX-F 350 Classic Livery

KTM SX-F 350 Classic Livery

Here’s my idea for a special series KTM SX-F in classic livery.

Win a £2500 biking holiday!

Win a £2500 biking holiday!

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...

Will GT tyres suit a Bandit 1250S?

Will GT tyres suit a Bandit 1250S?

Q. I’m about to replace the Bridgestone 023s on my 59-reg Bandit 1250S with another set of 023s as they suit me fine. Save cash on motorcycle tyres I do 5-6000 miles a year and I wondered whether I...

Funky new French riding boots

Funky new French riding boots

New boots from French firm Vitesse are a bit different from the normal fare. Save £££s on motorcycle boots They range from £125-£167 and as well as looking pretty funky also come with a range of...

New R&G kit for the FZ8

New R&G kit for the FZ8

R&G Racing has just released a range of crash protection (and a tail tidy) for the new Yamaha FZ8. All the crash protectors are claimed to be ‘relatively simple to fit’ and do not require any...

Video: Triumph Sprint GT group test

Video: Triumph Sprint GT group test

On face value, Triumph’s new Sprint GT is a master-stroke – a significantly updated version of an already good bike.       Find a sports tourer for sale But is a face-lift and some panniers enough...

Assen MotoGP

Assen MotoGP

Me and the boys at Assen MotoGP.

Yamaha offer new deal on new R1

Yamaha offer new deal on new R1

Yamaha are enticing new customers by offering two new deals on the new R1. Find a Yamaha R1 for sale MCN’s machine of the year last year is being offered at 0% finance over three years, with a £99...

Recognise this classic trials combo?

Recognise this classic trials combo?

This BSA Victor was campaigned by brothers Ray and Derek Round in the 60s and 70s and, following Ray’s recent death, Derek’s daughter Natalie is trying to re-unite her father with the much-loved...

Bikes on TV: June 30 - July 6

Bikes on TV: June 30 - July 6

KEY TO CHANNELS:   DRT – Discovery Real Time  SHED – Discovery Shed DSC – Discovery Channel  DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD)  MOT – Motors...

New MCN 30 June: Top secret front page story!

New MCN 30 June: Top secret front page story!

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale June 30, we reveal why world champion Valentino Rossi had to leave Yamaha to sign a deal with Ducati. We reveal details on the new Aprilia RSV4 Tuono, ride some...

New Ducati Diavel spotted testing on the road

New Ducati Diavel spotted testing on the road

Ducati’s new Mega-Monster musclebike and rival to the Yamaha V-Max has been spotted testing on the roads around the Bologna factory.  The pictures were grabbed as two bikes were testing on the road...

Metzeler Roadtec Interact Z8: first MCN test

Metzeler Roadtec Interact Z8: first MCN test

Our man recently headed out to the back roads of Sicily for the launch of Metzeler’s new sports-touring tyre, the Roadtec Interact Z8. Here are his test notes… Save cash on motorcycle tyres Name:...

Arrow exhausts for Yamaha FZ8

Arrow exhausts for Yamaha FZ8

Arrow has just released several slip-on exhausts for Yamaha’s new FZ8 and Fazer 8. The range includes the Race-Tech, Pro-Racing and Works exhausts. Save £££s on motorcycle exhausts They’re all...

What price should the new ER-4f be in the UK?

What price should the new ER-4f be in the UK?

Kawasaki have announced that the new Ninja 400R (or ER-4f in English) will be sold in Canada at $7499 (£4800), but have not confirmed whether it will be coming to the UK. New 400cc Kawasaki...

New chain promises more power

New chain promises more power

This new DID ZVM-X chain, designed for high-capacity sports bikes, is claimed to take drive chain performance and rigidity to new levels, improving power delivery and longevity. Save £££s on...

Shower-proof your riding

Shower-proof your riding

The Weise Rainmeister one-piece oversuit is claimed to be strong, light, portable and completely waterproof, while a mesh inner makes it easy to get in and out of. Save cash on motorcycle...

“Ducati – The Story” released on DVD

“Ducati – The Story” released on DVD

Ducati is launching a new DVD detailing the history of the famous Italian brand throughout its 81 year history and featuring rare footage, interviews and pictures. This is what Ducati is saying about...

Day of Champions, Silverstone

Day of Champions, Silverstone

I won the bid for a paddock pass to touch and spend time with Valentino Rossi’s bike. I also got a tour of the pit box and sat in Vale’s 46 chair. I also got to help out with the auction – it was...