2010

Suzuki Katana 1400 special

23 June 2010 by Phil West

This 1400cc ‘Katana’ is the modern day version of the legendary, radically-styled ‘80s sportster that Suzuki should be building, according to its owner. Featuring smooth, grunty, fuel-injected GSX1400...

Free EDZ undersuit!

23 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

EDZ have recently launched a scheme for racers where they will supply a free undersuit to ACU licence holders competing in a full race series this season. Save £££s on base layers An undersuit is...

Clean your bike without water!

23 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

That’s the bold claim being made by this new spray from JML, called Mantis Instant Shine. Save cash on motorcycle products It’s claimed that all you need to do is spray your bike, wait a few...

Staff bikes: Suzuki GSX-R600 - setting it up to suit

23 June 2010 by James Keen

The GSX-R600 is great fun on the open road, but at slow speed the riding position can be torture – supersport 600s aren’t known for their comfort and in fairness that’s not what they’re about. But...

Staff bikes: CBR600F - Carb cleaning brings it back to life

23 June 2010 by Andy Downes

After buying my 1998 Honda CBR600F in the middle of the grim winter weather actually getting around to riding it had to wait for a while. When I did get to ride it, it was clear the carburettor would...

Video: Honda VFR1200F - DCT vs standard

23 June 2010 by MCN

In a world first comparison test we pit the standard Honda VFR1200F against the auto gearbox version. Find a Honda VFR1200F for sale The auto (or DCT) version is £1100 more than standard. Is it...

Top ten v-twins

22 June 2010 by MCN

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...

The new Kawasaki ZX-10R: For and against

22 June 2010 by MCN

This sketch of the next Kawasaki ZX-10R has just been released by the Japanese firm as it attempts to get both the road and racing bikes on top of the 1000cc class. Video: Kawasaki reveals teaser of...

M25 Demo footage

22 June 2010 by wildchildbikes

Clackett Lane footage of the main group arriving at the service area. Sorry about the unsteady camera work at the beginning but we were trying to filter people who needed fuel into the service station and the rest into the HGV parking area! Gives you a visual idea as to how many people actually turned out for this event! Had a really good day, even with 2 hour delay and as soon as everyone arrived...

New kneesliders from Arc-on

22 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

These new kneesliders from UK firm Arc-on have been specially formulated to allow what the firm calls “long lasting and smooth sliding”. There’s a suede backing, Velcro attachment and they’re claimed...

New kneesliders from Arc-on

22 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

These new kneesliders from UK firm Arc-on have been specially formulated to allow what the firm calls “long lasting and smooth sliding”. There’s a suede backing, Velcro attachment and they’re claimed...

New Arc-on base layer

22 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new Tombo base layer from Arc-on is designed to be worn next to skin and keep the body warm, and could be the perfect thing to wear beneath your leathers – heaving your sweaty body in and out of...

New MCN June 23: New ZX-10R revealed

22 June 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale June 23, we bring you all the news from the Silverstone GP, with a 16 page British GP special. We reveal official sketches of the new Kawasaki ZX-10R, with a new...

Cat and Fiddle camera delay “due to snow” not cock-up

22 June 2010 by Steve Farrell

Camera bosses have blamed a 12-week delay in switching on a network of new bike-catching speed traps on bad weather – in January. They say it has nothing to do with a cock-up exposed by MCN which...

Bradley Ray's two wins at Silverstone

22 June 2010 by Tim Bourne

Brad Ray impressed at this weekends British Moto GP with two wins in the Metrakit 125cc Pre GP series, sponsored by FAB Racing. Brad – the youngest on the grid at just 13 – also set the fastest lap of...

Day of Champions?

21 June 2010 by Matt Jefferies

We had all been looking forward to this year’s Day of Champions ride in – to be amongst the first to actually ride the new GP track – what a joy! We always use the day to kick start our GP weekend. Everything seemed so much better this year – better organisation of the ride in, better laps of the track, the entertainment was better. Imagine our disappointment when it came time for the afternoon...

Ducati Streetfighter - full review

21 June 2010 by James Keen

The Ducati Streetfighter has been ridden and rated by MCN – you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the Ducati Streetfighter review “It...

Yamaha and Rossi fans wish The Doctor a speedy recovery at Silverstone

21 June 2010 by James Sharpe

At the British GP last weekend at Silverstone, the Yamaha Motor UK stand and gaggle of Valentino Rossi fans took the opportunity to wish the Italian rider a speedy recovery after his crash at...

London the Long Way Round success

21 June 2010 by ojosef

London the Long Way Round was a huge success! Thousands of riders all united against Westminster Council. Next up is the High Court Case on Thursday 24th June 2010, this is a very big day for the campaign and all its supporters, their hard work, their passion and their pure determination to stand up for their riders’ rights. To watch more videos and see more photos from the lap of the M25 check...

New Vespa GTV Via Montenapoleone revealed

21 June 2010 by James Keen

Vespa have released details of their new limited edition GTV Via Montenapoleone – the latest Vespa scooter to use their 278cc liquid-cooled motor. 50s-inspired styling touches include a rear rack and...

New iPhone app detects speed cameras

21 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

A new application for the iPhone, CamerAlert, is a self-contained camera warning system that uses data from the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database. It provides both audible and visual warnings...

Video: Kawasaki reveals teaser of new ZX-10R

21 June 2010 by Andy Downes

This video of the next Kawasaki ZX-10R has just been released by the Japanese firm as it attempts to get both the road and racing bikes on top of the 1000cc class. Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for...

Spencer and Lucchinelli at Silverstone

19 June 2010 by Kerry Green

The good old days – it’s shame the negatives are damaged, but here are a couple of pics of two former 500cc champions, Marco Lucchinelli and Freddie Spencer at Silverstone. Anyone remember the year?

RoSPA RideSafe days in North Notts

18 June 2010 by wapdad

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents are holding ‘RideSafe’ motorcycling events at the new Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre just north of Retford from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. It is subsidised by Nottinghamshire County Council through the Notts Motorcycle Forum, and costs just £49 for a day’s training and riding. Dates available 31st July 28th August 25th September 9th October All the...

Do you believe in the motorcycle fairies?

18 June 2010 by ross fenton

The fairies attempt to clean rust off a bike with a magic potion of theirs – Coca Cola and aluminium foil. But it all goes wrong.

The engineering behind crash protection

18 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

Although not the most exciting video in the world (you have been warned!), if you’re the sort of person who likes to hear about engineering and see things being laser-cut and TIG-welded, you might like this interview with the founder of Seattle’s Altrider, a firm that makes aftermarket protection for adventure bikes. More info: www.altrider.com