2010
Buell 1125R and XB9 Lightning
24 January 2010 by
We made a video-impression of the Buell 1125R and XB9 Lightning.
At the Goodwood Festival of Speed
23 January 2010 by
We camped at the Ship & Anchor whilst at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Someone was clearly desperate and willing to go to any lengths to satisfy thier needs!
Wycombe Motorcycle Action Group fund raising
23 January 2010 by
For the past 13 years a local motorcycle group going by the name of the Wycombe Motorcycle Action Group (who meet at the Stag Public House in Flackwell Heath) have been raising funds for the localised...
2010 Kawasaki Versys - 'fun, agile and great to throw around'
22 January 2010 by
Senior Road Tester Adam Child is currently testing the 2010 Kawasaki Versys out in Sardinia. Find a Kawasaki Versys for sale This is his latest update: “Kawasaki has made a few cosmetic changes...
Wrench Monkee Z750 special
22 January 2010 by
Famed for the critically acclaimed Gorilla Punch café racer Danish custom builders Wrench Monkees have just finished their latest creation, a stripped out Z750B. More conventional in appearance than...
Italian built Triumph Scrambler special in production
22 January 2010 by
Milan based firm TPR have launched their first production special, this stunning Urban Scrambler. Based around the Triumph 800cc twin cylinder engine and Bonneville chassis the bike takes its...
2010 Harley-Davidson 48 revealed
22 January 2010 by
Harley-Davidson has added the custom hot-rod styled ‘48’ to the Sportster 1200 range for 2010. Harley-Davidsons for sale The Forty-Eight is based on the running gear of the Sportster 1200, but with...
Video: 2010 BMW R1200GS in action
22 January 2010 by
The new 2010 BMW R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure feature the same twin-cam engine as the R1200RT. According to MCN editor Marc Potter, this gives it “the kick that it’s been missing”. Find a BMW...
Free bike parking scrapped permanently
22 January 2010 by
Free motorcycle parking will be scrapped for good from Monday under a decision by London’s Westminster City Council. A controversial trial of charging riders will be made permanent under a new...
Video: BMW R1200RT first ride
22 January 2010 by
The new 2010 BMW R1200RT gets a new twin-cam motor making 110bhp, electronically adjustable suspension and updated styling. Watch the video for MCN editor Marc Potter’s first ride impressions. ...
First ride: 2010 Kawasaki Versys
22 January 2010 by
The Kawasaki Versys all-rounder has had a makeover for 2010 and MCN Senior Road Tester, Adam Child, is currently out in Sardinia putting it through its paces. At a glance, the 650cc parallel twin...
Ducati 2009 World Championship review
21 January 2010 by
Re-liive a year of almosts for Italy’s finest with this 144-page hardback book covering the exploits of Bologna’s finest in both WSB and MotoGP. It costs £30 from all good bookshops and online...
The 10 greatest scams, cheats and hoaxes in motorcycling - part 2
21 January 2010 by
The history of motorcycling is littered with shady dealings… Read The 10 greatest scams, cheats and hoaxes in motorcycling – part 1 These are our favourites: 5 – 191mph at the TT in ’77...
The 10 greatest scams, cheats and hoaxes in motorcycling - part 1
21 January 2010 by
The history of motorcycling is littered with shady dealings… Read The 10 greatest scams, cheats and hoaxes in motorcycling – part 2 These are our favourites: 10 – Kawasaki drifts a bit too...
MCN tool guide: where to store your tools?
21 January 2010 by
This week’s MCN features some of the best tools you can buy. Here’s MCN’s pick of the best storage solutions to keep them all in one place. Halfords six-drawer combo tool chest, £49.99 Load...
MCN tool guide: torque wrenches
21 January 2010 by
This week’s MCN features some of the best tools you can buy. Here’s MCN’s pick of the top torque wrenches. Save £££s on motorcycle products Beta electronic torque wrench, £302 Reversible...
MCN tool guide: sockets
21 January 2010 by
This week’s MCN features some of the best tools you can buy. Here’s MCN’s pick of the top socket sets. Save cash on motorcycle products Beta 1/4 drive socket set, £128 Contains 20 sockets, 2...
Haiti Earthquake Children’s Appeal
21 January 2010 by
We’ve all seen the shocking images from Haiti and heard how children in particular are being affected by the earthquake. I am writing to ask you now to join me to help raise funds for these...
Injured soldier riding for Help for Heroes
21 January 2010 by
A solider and biker who lost both legs and an arm in an explosion in Afghanistan will be leading a procession of other bikers on a specially-adapted trike from Lands End to John O’Groats, and they...
BMW R1200RT first ride: "BMW has created a fine motorcycle"
21 January 2010 by
The new BMW R1200RT gets a new 110bhp twin-cam engine which puts it right back on top of the big-distance mile munchers. How it will stand up to the new Honda VFR1200 is yet to be seen, but with...
Australia blog: Day 7 - 500cc Grand Prix heaven
21 January 2010 by
For me, the last generation of premier class GP machines are the most awe-inspiring ever built. The 500cc two-stroke weapons from the late 80s all the way to the beginning of MotoGP in 2002 are the...
Ducati introduces finance deal on Streetfighter range
20 January 2010 by
Ducati has launched a new 0% finance promotion for its Streetfighter range. A 0% APR typical finance campaign has been announced for the Streetfighter and Streetfighter S. The campaign is effective...
New Steve Plater replica Arai
20 January 2010 by
Arai has just revealed its plans for a replica of British Supersport champion Steve Plater’s distinctive helmet for this year. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets Although pictured here on the...
End of free healthcare for visitors to the Isle of Man
20 January 2010 by
Anyone who visits the Isle of Man is going to have to pay for healthcare outside of emergency treatment following the confirmation of the end of the Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement. A delegation of...
Join MCN's VFR1200F test - NOW CLOSED
20 January 2010 by
We’re doing our VFR1200F group test next week (Tuesday 26th/Wednesday 27th) and want a prospective VFR12 buyer to join us. All the info on the new VFR1200F It’ll involve two, full days riding...
MCN tool guide: spanners
20 January 2010 by
This week’s MCN features some of the best tools for every budget. Here’s our selection of spanners. Save £££s on motorcycle products Halfords nine-piece combination spanner set, £9.99 Like the...
MCN tool guide: screwdrivers
20 January 2010 by
This week’s MCN features some of the best tools for every budget. Here’s our selection of screwdrivers. Save cash on motorcycle products Beta ‘Easy’ range, from £2 individually to £80 for...
Video: MV Brutale 1090RR v Ducati Streetfighter S
20 January 2010 by
The new MV Brutale 1090RR is a massively significant bike. It’s no mere tweak or update – thanks to Harley investment it’s a huge step forward over the old version. Find an MV for sale Read the...
New Schuberth Bluetooth system explained
20 January 2010 by
Earlier this week we revealed Schuberth’s new neck roll Bluetooth SRC System. Save cash on motorcycle helmets Schuberth have also released this video to accompany the launch. And, for a promotional...
Hub centre steering is not new!
19 January 2010 by
I can’t believe people think that the Vyrus bikes are a new concept. Hub centre steering has been about since way back. Look at Jack Defazios bikes from the 60s and the late 70s. As for Vyrus having a...
2010 BMW R1200GS Adventure first impressions: 'It gets the kick it has been missing'
19 January 2010 by
MCN editor Marc Potter has just stopped for a brief rest on the launch of the new BMW R1200GS Adventure in the Malaga area of Spain. Here are his initial impressions. “I’ve just covered 30 miles on...
From the people that gave us Faster, a new film about the '09 TTXGP
19 January 2010 by
The team that created the brilliant MotoGP flick Faster have just released this trailer for their latest film, Charge. Charge follows the inaugural TTX electric Grand Prix at the 2009 TT with...
New Schuberth C3 Bluetooth system launched
19 January 2010 by
Schuberth has just launched a new communication system for the C3 helmet. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets The functions of the SRCS system, which is built into a neck roll, allowing ultra-fast...
Triumph grow in 2009
19 January 2010 by
Despite an overall drop of 10% in sales of large capacity motorcycles in the UK, Triumph increased sold 26% more bikes in 2009, with a record figure of 7450. Triumph also grew its market share of...
Buell factory contents sold off
19 January 2010 by
It’s either the greatest ever garage sale or the sad final picking over the bones of Buell – or both. The contents of the now closed Buell factory in East Troy, Wisconsin are being auctioned off...
Wakan 500 Superlight
19 January 2010 by
This is my vision of a new model for the French factory Wakan. It has a Royal Enfield 500cc engine. It’s extremely light and compact and promises great performance and fun.