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Suomy helmets 2011: flip-front

26 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Suomy helmets 2011: flip-front

The new, £269.99 D2O is a thermoplastic flip-front that’s benefitted from wind tunnel testing. Save money on helmets in the MCN Shop The chin guard is unlocked and flipped with a central button...

Suomy helmets 2011: road lid

26 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Suomy helmets 2011: road lid

Suomy say the Vandal has a completely different fit to their other helmets, so the firm’s lids can cater for all head shapes. Save money on helmets in the MCN Shop The composite-fibre Vandal has a...

Suomy helmets 2011: Biaggi replica

26 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Suomy helmets 2011: Biaggi replica

The Excel is an evolution of the Suomy ‘Extreme’ race lid, and is worn by 2010 WSB champ Max Biaggi. Save money on helmets in the MCN Shop It’s a composite-fibre helmet available in three outer...

Suomy helmets 2011: comfy race lid

26 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Suomy helmets 2011: comfy race lid

The newest helmet in Suomy’s new range for 2011 aims to give supreme comfort without sacrificing racy looks. Save money on helmets in the MCN Shop As worn by Alstare Suzuki’s 2011 WSB star Michel...

Austin Racing kit for the S1000RR

26 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Austin Racing kit for the S1000RR

British tuning firm Austin Racing has developed a range of parts for the BMW S1000RR, including carbon engine protectors, tank sides and front and rear mud guards, plus a full system claimed to help...

Win a day with Leon Haslam and The Blades

26 November 2010 by James Keen

Win a day with Leon Haslam and The Blades

The RAF Association is offering youb the chance to win a day with World Superbike rider Leon Haslam and fly with the UK’s premier civilian aerobatic team – The Blades.  The Blades are made up of...

Top video picks of the week! – Nov 26th

25 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

Top video picks of the week! – Nov 26th

Every week MCN brings you our pick of the week’s best videos. Johnny Rea “pulls the pin” Johnny Rea had a pin put in his wrist following an accident back in September. It held the scaphoid and lunate...

MCN in Florida

24 November 2010 by ripback

MCN in Florida

This is me in November 2010 waitng for a bus outside Bushgardens and at the side of Disney Castle in Magic Kingdom, Florida.

Ex-Ducati man to head Norton push into US

24 November 2010 by Phil West

Ex-Ducati man to head Norton push into US

Norton has announced that it plans to make its first shipments of new machines to the US from May next year. The revived British marquee announced today (Weds) that it has appointed former Ducati US...

More pics of Royal Enfield Fury

24 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

More pics of Royal Enfield Fury

Royal Enfield has just released more images and details of the upcoming Fury. Find a Royal Enfield for sale The new bike is based on the fuel-injected Electra and features twin silencers, wide...

Video: Velocette author speaks

24 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Video: Velocette author speaks

We reported on the new definitive history of Velocette Motorcycles recently, and now here’s an interview with the new book’s author, Rod Burris, uploaded to You Tube by the publishers.   It’s one for...

What do you make of the Ducati Diavel?

24 November 2010 by Andy Downes

What do you make of the Ducati Diavel?

Ducati has opened an online comment forum for the new and opinion-dividing Diavel musclebike which Ducati hopes can take near superbike performance and handling to the cruiser market. The forum is...

MCN Xmas gift offer: Tech 7 heated grips

24 November 2010 by MCN

MCN Xmas gift offer: Tech 7 heated grips

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...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: Kawasaki show 4 new models

24 November 2010 by MCN

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: Kawasaki show 4 new models

Kawasaki has taken on board criticism that its range was looking tired and come up four new models for 2011 – you can see the ZX-10R and the Z1000SX, W800 and Voyager custom at the show on stand R630.

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: Tiger 800 & Speed Triple UK debut

24 November 2010 by MCN

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: Tiger 800 & Speed Triple UK debut

Triumph enters the middleweight adventure class against the definitive BMW F800GS with its first ever bike designed for genuine off road use. The Tiger’s 799cc engine might be derived from the 675...

Bust dealer’s bikes to be auctioned

24 November 2010 by Steve Farrell

Bust dealer’s bikes to be auctioned

Motorcycles from a dealership which went bust without returning customers’ bikes are to be sold at auction. Thirty-six machines from Midlands Superbikes are being sold in an online auction, along...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: See the CBR600F & Crossrunner

24 November 2010 by MCN

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: See the CBR600F & Crossrunner

The new Crossrunner isn’t just one of the biggest draws at the Honda stand (stand G220), but of the whole show too. The Crossrunner is described by Honda as a blend of naked bike fun with the style...

New Royal Enfield Fury ‘spotted’

24 November 2010 by Phil West

New Royal Enfield Fury ‘spotted’

This is the first picture of the new flat-track-inspired Royal Enfield Fury which is set to be unveiled at Carole Nash Motorcycle Live at the NEC this weekend. Find a Royal Enfield for sale The new...

Video: 2011 KTM RC8R first ride

24 November 2010 by Michael Guy

Video: 2011 KTM RC8R first ride

While other sportsbike manufacturers are rushing to develop electronic rider aids (see page 2), KTM believes their new RC8R doesn’t need them. Find a KTM RC8R for sale The heavily updated RC8R has...

Video: Used 600s challenge part 1

24 November 2010 by MCN

Video: Used 600s challenge part 1

The latest 600cc sports bikes are brilliant, but heading towards £9k. MCN investigates how close three 10 year-old 600s can get to modern day performance levels.  Find a sports 600 for sale This...

Husqvarna TC 449 Cross Classic

23 November 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

Husqvarna TC 449 Cross Classic

Based on the new TC 449, the Cross Classic is dedicated to those who loved old Husqvarnas.

“Rivale” Triumph Bonneville

23 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

“Rivale” Triumph Bonneville

This 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100 has been modified to have the look and feel of a classic Scrambler. The fuel tank is taken from a vintage Bonneville and adapted to fit the modern frame. The bike...

Kawasaki Versys on safari

23 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

Kawasaki Versys on safari

If you’re hoping to take a bike on Safari, this may be just what you need. Taking a stock Kawasaki Versys, Earnshaws of Huddersfield have loaded it up with a host of extras a Savannah rider might...

Video: Onboard the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R

23 November 2010 by MCN

Video: Onboard the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Kawasaki claims the new ZX-10R has more power, more torque, less weight and more effective electronic rider aids than BMW’s class-leading S1000RR – but is it better? Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for...

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R: your questions answered

23 November 2010 by Trevor Franklin

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R: your questions answered

MCN’s Trevor Franklin was at the world launch of the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R. Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for sale Here he answers your questions on the new S1000RR competitor…  Is the ZX-10R as mad as the...

Used 600s challenge - CBR600F v GSX-R600 v Thundercat

23 November 2010 by MCN

Used 600s challenge - CBR600F v GSX-R600 v Thundercat

The latest 600cc sports bikes are brilliant, but heading towards £9k. MCN investigates how close three 10 year-old 600s can get to modern day performance levels…   Find a sports 600 for sale The...

Destination dealer: Italia Moto

23 November 2010 by MCN

Destination dealer: Italia Moto

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Whether you are looking for beautiful hand built Italian exotica or a Japanese pocket rocket or even a custom cruiser you need to check these guys out. Just one visit to Italia...

New MCN November 24: Kawasaki ZX-10R tested

23 November 2010 by Liam Marsden

New MCN November 24: Kawasaki ZX-10R tested

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale November 24, we test the all-new Kawasaki ZX-10R and new KTM RC8R. Also in this week’s issue is part one of our £1500 supersport challenge. Also in this week’s...

Staff bikes: VFR750 - that'll teach me for being smug

23 November 2010 by Simon Brown

Staff bikes: VFR750 - that'll teach me for being smug

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 Andy Downes

Staff bikes: BMW S1000RR - Star of the 'ring

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...

MCN in St Lucia

22 November 2010 by Carl Smith

MCN in St Lucia

Reading my favourite paper on holiday in St Lucia

Travel insurance biker discrimination

22 November 2010 by TonyD001

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 Steve Farrell

Police chief’s plan to save speed cameras

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 Steve Farrell

Help save free bike parking

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 Andy Downes

Staff Bikes: Ducati Multistrada - loan leaves an impression

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

Kawasaki ZX-10R v BMW S1000R - spec comparison

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...