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Video: Rieju MRT200 first ride

17 November 2010 by MCN

If you’re on a restricted licence and like playing in the mud, Spain’s Rieju have just the bike for you – the MRT200 LC Pro Comp. Rieju MRT200 LC Pro Comp – first ride Watch the video for...

Video: Triumph Tiger 800XC first ride

17 November 2010 by MCN

A few weeks ago MCN got a world first ride on the Tiger 800 – the more road-orientated and novice-friendly version of the two new Tigers – and we were blown away. But now we’ve ridden the Tiger...

Ducati Diavel wins over UK riders

16 November 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Ducati is covering new ground with the Diavel – a boldly-styled cruiser/muscle bike with sportsbike power and chassis parts. When spy pictures first appeared, the reaction from some motorcyclenews.com...

New Aprilia Tuono V4 - 'spirit of the old bike, cutting-edge tech'

16 November 2010 by Chris Newbigging

The new 162bhp V4 Tuono has kept the style and soul of the bruising V-twin it replaces, according to the man who designed it. The new bike follows the basic design principles of the original RSV1000...

Interview: How Triumph built the Tiger 800XC

16 November 2010 by MCN

Although Triumph would like to claim a strong heritage in off-road motorcycling, referring to the ‘50s and ‘60s, where the name Tiger and Tiger Cub originated, in truth, the modern Hinckley concern...

Triumph Tiger 800XC - 'the best all-round adventure bike in the world'

16 November 2010 by Phil West

Like most, I watched Ewan and Thingey’s ‘Long Way Round’. And like many I’ve harboured fantasies of traversing the globe on an adventure bike, picking up enough tales of diseases and delicacies along...

Destination dealer: Doble Motorcycles

16 November 2010 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION The place to put your money down on one of Honda’s new wave of 2011 models! Doble Motorcycles have generated an enviable reputation throughout their 43-year history for supplying...

New MCN November 17: Slow start for Rossi dream team

16 November 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale November 17, we bring you all the news from Valentino Rossi’s Ducati debut along with the rest of the news from the Valencia MotoGP test. We ride the new Triumph...

Muc Off cleaning with sex appeal

15 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Ever wondered just how many products Muc Off made to help you with cleaning your bike? Or did you just want to see a woman using chain lube? Either way, this is worth a gander.

Dealer who folded owing thousands did same thing in the 90s

15 November 2010 by Steve Farrell

The director of a motorcycle dealership that went bust owing customers thousands previously owned another bike showroom which folded in similar circumstances. Police are investigating allegations of...

Copping, a free Triumph!

15 November 2010 by Phil West

A Triumph fan has won a free Thunderbird 1600 after taking part in a competition in Suffolk. Julian Copping, a regular customer at Lings Triumph in Ipswich, took up an invitation to test ride a...

Video: Enduro Classics 2 on DVD

12 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Take in some of the best footage you’ll see of the ISDT in the 1960s, plus action from the European Two-Day Enduro championship. There’s some brilliantly grainy film to be seen in this new DVD from Duke Video. The DVD costs £19.99 from www.dukevideo.com.

Video: Carole Nash Motorcycle Live launch

12 November 2010 by Marc Potter

London’s famous Centrepoint building played host to a bunch of motorcycling VIPs last night for the launch of Carole Nash Motorcycle Live. The star-studded event to officially launch the forthcoming...

DVLA still not returning old licences

11 November 2010 by machgv1

Being an HGV 1 licence holder of “mature years” I have to renew my vocational licence periodically. Not one to leave too much to chance, I photocopied everything before enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope and covering letter requesting my old licence be returned to me, as per MCN’s good advice. Wouldn’t you know it, old licence not returned. They obviously couldn’t even be arsed to return...

A dream come true!

11 November 2010 by moma

When I was six years old my father took me to school and I saw a guy riding a motocross bike. I dreamed one day I would own a motocross bike and be able to ride whenever I liked. I now own a Suzuki...

New 2011 Ducati kit revealed

11 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

The November 10 issue of MCN, on sale now, has the first details of Ducati’s new range of kit for 2011. Save £££s on motorcycle jackets Possibly the coolest of the jackets is the £280 ‘Twin’ cowhide...

New HelmetLok system launched

11 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Small and compact to fit in your pocket, jacket or belt loop, the HelmetLok has been designed to lock your helmet to any bike’s handlebars or frame. Save cash on motorcycle products It’s a...

Triumph Tiger 800 prices confirmed

11 November 2010 by Phil West

Triumph has just confirmed the prices and expected availability of its two new Tiger 800 variants – and they’re even cheaper than first reported. Find a Triumph motorcycle for sale The...

2011 Honda SH300i revealed

10 November 2010 by James Keen

The Honda SH300i big-wheel scooter has been updated for 2011, with changes to bodywork, chassis and suspension. Find a scooter for sale Honda are very proud of the updated model’s level of...

Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition - full review

10 November 2010 by James Keen

The 2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition has been ridden and rated by MCN – you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the Aprilia RSV4...

How MotoGP legends are made

10 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

MotoGP: The Route to Glory is out now on DVD. It gives you a fantastic insight into how today’s GP starts got started in racing. Among the racers who discuss the influences, challenges and emotions...

Benelli TNT anniversary specials

10 November 2010 by Phil West

Benelli is to mark its centenary in 2011 with two new special anniversary models. Find a Benelli for sale At the Milan Show last week the historic Italian marque, since 2005 owned by Chinese company...

Rieju MRT200 LC Pro Comp - first ride

10 November 2010 by Michael Neeves

If you’re on a restricted 33bhp licence and like playing in the mud, Spanish firm Rieju have got just the bike for you: the MRT200 LC Pro Comp. Find a Rieju for sale This is a proper, road-legal...

Kawasaki GPz1100 bargain racer

10 November 2010 by Scott Redmond

In its day, the GPz1100B1 was the original superbike: big, black, phenomenally fast and, in 1981, Kawasaki’s flagship. So you’d be mistaken for assuming this GPz-based sprint machine has set its...

Dutch track-diesel powered motorcycle!

09 November 2010 by Reismotor

In the Netherlands is a little factory. They are building a motorcycle to run on diesel. A motorbike with a 800cc three cylinder turbo engine from Mercedes. 100Nm at 1800 rpm, 45HP at 3000-4500rpm. Consumption: 30-65km on 1 litre of diesel.

Bike-mad pensioner hits 163mph at Silverstone

09 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

A pensioner, who had never been on a bike before, reached 163mph and took part in high-speed wheelies courtesy of “Rocket” Ron Haslam. Riding pillion with the former racer, 63-year-old Vanessa...

Limited edition Rossi ‘Bye Bye’ T-shirt!

09 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

There will be a limited run of Rossi ‘Bye Bye’ T-shirts, as worn by the MotoGP legend last weekend to commemorate his final race for Yamaha, available at the end of November. They will cost £32.99 and...

New issue of MCN Sport!

09 November 2010 by Marc Potter

Find out the full story behind Valentino Rossi’s move to Ducati in the amazing new issue of MCN Sport magazine, on sale next Wednesday. Put together by the expert team behind MCN and...

New Givi range revealed

09 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

This week’s MCN, out Wednesday, November 10, has details of some of the coolest bits of new kit from Italian luggage and accessory firm Givi. Save £££s on motorcycle luggage The ‘Anti-theft’...

Flash Rizoma kit for Ducati Monster 1100

09 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Italian bolt-ons firm Rizoma have released details of their range of components for the Ducati Monster 1100. Save cash on motorcycle products There’s a massive range of kit available, from a 39 Euro...

2011 Honda CBR600F creators speak out

09 November 2010 by James Keen

The creators of the 2011 Honda CBR600F say they hope the new bike will revitalise the 600cc market by offering riders a less extreme user-friendly sports bike. 2011 Honda CBR600F gallery Sales of...

Win a VIP lunch with Lorenzo

09 November 2010 by MCN

Two lucky MCN readers will win a VIP lunch with MotoGP star Jorge Lorenzo at Carole Nash Motorcycle Live. Click here to enter There are also 11 runner-up prizes – a signed Lorenzo X-lite helmet and...

George White 5-4-3-2-1 deal on new bikes

09 November 2010 by MCN

If you’re in the market for a new bike, you could do a lot worse than taking up George White on their new 5-4-3-2-1 deal. Buy a new bike from them and you’ll get: 5 years 0% finance, £99 deposit 4...

Save a tenner on Keis bodywarmers

09 November 2010 by MCN

Good news for year-round commuters – Keis Apparel has 100 of last year’s X4 heated bodywarmers still in stock. The X4 normally retails at £89.99, but Keis are offering them for £79.99 with a free...

New MCN November 10: Milan bike show news

09 November 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale November 10, we bring you all the news from the Milan Motorcycle Show. Plus, we ride Max Biaggi’s WSB title-winning Aprilia RSV4. Also in this week’s MCN, Rossi...