2010
Staff bikes: VFR750 - that'll teach me for being smug
23 November 2010 by
That will teach me for being smug about my bargain VFR 750. Last year the £750 Honda cruised through its MoT with a couple of advisories and a cheery wave from the mechanic. My budget buy was...
Staff bikes: BMW S1000RR - Star of the 'ring
23 November 2010 by
The moment I realised I’d made the right choice borrowing the BMW S1000RR instead of my regular BMW R1200RT arrived as the S1000RR hit an indicated 181mph down the main straight at the Nurburgring. I...
Travel insurance biker discrimination
22 November 2010 by
I recently went on holiday to Gran Caneria and hired a motorbike for two days to tour the island and I had a great couple of days. But it turns out that if I had injured myself on it my Direct Line Single Trip Travel Policy would not payout a claim as the bike was greater than 125cc. There is no wording in the policy that suggests that at all. I only rang them as I was reading a Thomas Cook info...
Police chief’s plan to save speed cameras
22 November 2010 by
The Association of Chief Police Officers has drawn up a ‘business model’ to save the country’s speed cameras from Coalition spending cuts. The plan allows police forces to reclaim costs of running...
Help save free bike parking
22 November 2010 by
Campaigners are calling on motorcyclists to help save free bike parking by joining a demonstration ride around London’s North and South Circular. Free roadside motorcycle bays have already been...
Staff Bikes: Ducati Multistrada - loan leaves an impression
22 November 2010 by
Getting my hands on the Editor’s Ducati Multistrada 1200 was meant to be for just one afternoon so I could do some advanced rider training, but after some begging it turned out to last nearly a...
Kawasaki ZX-10R v BMW S1000R - spec comparison
22 November 2010 by
MCN’s chief road tester Trevor Franklin has just returned from the world launch of the new Kawasaki ZX-10R in Qatar. In this week’s MCN (out this Wednesday, November 24) he’ll reveal if he thinks...
MCN Xmas gift offer: Tech 7 tail pack
22 November 2010 by
MCN have teamed up with Tech-7 to bring you some great products in time for Christmas, all at a great price and all with FREE P&P. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea for bike-mad friends...
R&G crash protectors for 2011 Triumph Speed Triple
22 November 2010 by
R&G are first off the mark with a full crash protector kit for the 2011 Triumph Speed Triple 1050. Save cash on motorcycle protection The full kit of crash protectors was shown for the first time at...
The wife on pole position
21 November 2010 by
The wife showing proper commitment – cleaning the rug ready for my Ducati!
Dreams do come true
20 November 2010 by
If like me you never enter competitions this might change your mind – it certainly has mine. A few months ago I saw the Bennetts Insurance win a Biker Dream. I entered and forgot all about it as...
Work for MCN: Senior Editor wanted
19 November 2010 by
MCN has a vacancy for a senior journalist to join its award-winning team of over 25 writers, designers and photographers. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and talented journalist to...
2011 KTM RC8R first ride - 'Now with twin spark tech'
19 November 2010 by
MCN’s Michael Guy has sent back his first impressions on the new KTM RC8R from the world launch in Spain: Find a KTM RC8R for sale “The previous incarnation of the RC8R had issues with fuelling...
MCN Xmas gift guide - Your festive season starts here
19 November 2010 by
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is already upon us, but here we are again with the MCN Christmas Gift Guide. Check out the MCN Xmas Gift Guide Over the next 16 pages are some of the greatest...
Obituary - John Trump (08.11.1944 to 13.11.2010)
19 November 2010 by
John moved to London from Devon in his 20’s and started working at “Raymond Way” in Kilburn. He joined HGB Motorcycles in the late 1960’s as Sales Manages at St Anne’s Road, Harrow before moving to...
Kawasaki ZX-10R first ride update - 'a formidable weapon'
18 November 2010 by
MCN’s Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin is Qatar at the world launch of Kawasaki’s new ZX-10R. He’s just completed a day’s riding and sent this report. Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for sale “Evening has...
“Five Continents” Yamaha R1 sold at auction
18 November 2010 by
This 2009 Yamaha R1 was created in collaboration with Valentino Rossi and boasts the “Five Continents” graphics previously seen on his AGV helmets. The colourful graphics were designed by artist Aldo...
Britten V1000
18 November 2010 by
The Britten V1000 was designed in 1991 by maverick bike builder John Britten. It boasted a carbon fibre frameless chassis as well as carbon fibre wheels. The front suspension was an adjustable double...
MCN Xmas gift offer: Tech-7 Otto gloves
18 November 2010 by
MCN have teamed up with Tech-7 to bring you some great products in time for Christmas, all at a great price and all with FREE P&P. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea for bike-mad friends...
2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R first ride - 'much more linear power delivery'
18 November 2010 by
MCN’s Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin has just stepped off the new Kawasaki ZX-10R after a single sighting lap at the Losail Circuit in Qatar. He’s just phoned in with his initial impressions of...
30% off a Rukka jacket!
17 November 2010 by
Infinity Motorcycles are offering 30% off the Rukka Alex jacket. The Alex’s Z-liner Gore-Tex Performance Shell membrane regulates temperature, prevents wind chill and keeps the wearer dry, while the...
Off Road Superstars on DVD
17 November 2010 by
Duke Video’s newest off-road delight features action from 1976’s Trials Superstars, complete with commentary from Stuart Hall, plus historic footage of the Le Touquet beach race and sidecar...
Used bikes of the week - Nov 17
17 November 2010 by
Every week we have over 1,000 bikes for sale online and in the paper. Look carefully and you can find gems at amazing prices. Browse bikes for sale Here’s my picks of the week to...
New book on the 1974 Ducati 750SS
17 November 2010 by
This new 176-page hardback tells the story of the rare 1974 Ducati 750SS ‘round case’. Manufactured for only one year, the bike was produced by Ducati’s race department to celebrate victory in the...
Video: Band of Horses in 70s biker flick tribute
17 November 2010 by
An Easy Rider-esque music video has just been released by Indie-rockers ‘Band of Horses’. The US-based group say the video was inspired by the biker films of the 70s. It was filmed exclusively in...
The definitive history of Velocette
17 November 2010 by
The third edition of ‘Velocette Motorcycles – MSS to Thruxton’ has just been published. The 224-page hardback contains more than 400 photos, and also a comprehensive record and technical analysis of...
History of British drag bike racing
17 November 2010 by
This new paperback, covering the story of drag racing in Britain from the mid-60s to the mid-80s, is claimed to be the first book devoted to the subject. Its 96 pages contain 100 photos, and showcase...
Investigation: how the VAT rise affects bikes
17 November 2010 by
It’s tough times for the bike market, and the forthcoming VAT rise looks to be yet another unwelcome price rise. But how will it really affect prices in the showroom? Find a new or used motorcycle...
Iconic race bike T-shirts
17 November 2010 by
These cool new T-shirts feature the detailed illustrations of world-renowned artist Peter Hutton. The five designs available are of the 1957 Gilera 500/4, 1957 MV Agusta 500, 1980 Yamaha OWR 48R, 1959...
Staff bikes: BMW R1200RT - End of a wonderful time
17 November 2010 by
Giving back long term test bikes can be a mixed bag of emotions. On occasions you know you won’t miss the bike no matter how good they might be. Other times you know the bike is going to leave a big...
Staff bikes: Triumph Street Triple - Conquering the capital
17 November 2010 by
Street Triple 1 : London 0 London is a congested network of road works, cycle lanes, tight, un-filterable traffic lights, one-way systems and road rage, all vigilantly policed by a swarm of unblinking...
New Nolan helmets: city
17 November 2010 by
This new N33 city helmet is new from Nolan. It features a top vent and internal sun visor, removable anti-bacterial lining, plus a scratch-resistant deep, light blue external visor with UV...
New Nolan helmets: race replica
17 November 2010 by
This new N63 Nolan helmet is available in a dizzying array of designs and models, including a Casey Stoner or Marco Melandri replica for less than £150. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets There’s...
New Nolan helmets: convertible
17 November 2010 by
This new N71 full-face lid from Nolan converts to an open-face. There’s copious venting, a microlock closure system, plus removable antibacterial lining and cheekpads. Save cash on motorcycle...
BMW S1000RR is MCN Machine of the Year
17 November 2010 by
MCN is proud to reveal that the new Machine of the Year for 2010 is the incredible and class-redefining BMW S1000RR. Find a BMW S1000RR for sale As well as being one of Britain’s best-selling...