2011

New MCN January 12: Norton Cafe Racer SP ridden

11 January 2011 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale January 12, we test the new Norton Cafe Racer SP against the Triumph Thruxton. Also in this week’s MCN, is Honda planning a new 1000cc RVF?. We test Michelin’s...

Video: Suzuki GSX-R600 official clip

11 January 2011 by MCN

Suzuki has revealed this official promo video for their new 2011 GSX-R600. Find a Suzuki GSX-R600 for sale They’ve slashed an incredible 9kg from the 2011 GSX-R600. The engine has more midrange, a...

Honda CB1100 official video

10 January 2011 by Anonymous

The best motorcycle video on YouTube in my opinion. And a song to daydream to.

Electric bike beats petrol twins to podium

10 January 2011 by Dan Aspel

An electric superbike has taken two podium spots at a California-based race series – fighting off a petrol-fuelled grid of RC8s and 1198s. The Swigz.com Racing team bike – which makes 194bhp and...

Motorcyclists being left out by Kent Highways Agency

10 January 2011 by boxertwin

On Saturday morning I received a questionnaire from Kent Highways Agency as we live on a relatively new estate and they decided to check on the parking, number of vehicles, commuting habits, etc. Having had a look through the document, I couldn’t find any mention of motorbikes or motorcyclists, so I sent an email to the contact listed on the form, asking why they were omitted, suggesting that it...

1992 Triumph promo video

09 January 2011 by Anonymous

1992: The first promotional video about the new Triumph

MCN Investigation: The truth behind the AMG and Ducati buyout rumours

07 January 2011 by MCN

MCN has dug deep to find out the truth behind the mounting speculation that German car firm AMG intends to buy Ducati after the two companies linked up for a ‘marketing cooperation’ to sponsor the...

Opinion: why Honda will make an RVF1000

07 January 2011 by John Westlake

In next week’s MCN, industry expert Ben Purvis explains why he believes Honda is laying plans to bring back the RVF name on a new 1000cc V4-engined superbike. Find a used Honda motorcycle for...

MCN puts new Michelin Pilot Road 3 sport touring tyres to the test

07 January 2011 by MCN

MCN has managed to get hold of a set of the all-new and slightly strange-looking Michelin Pilot Road 3 sport touring tyres and put them to the test in the recent grotty weather to see how they...

Cagiva Mito gets Honda CRF450X engine revamp

07 January 2011 by Marc Cernicky

This Cagiva Mito has been given a new lease of life thanks to a Honda CRF450X enduro four-stroke engine and 14 months of work by owner John Zainer. Find a Cagiva Mito for sale Don’t be fooled by...

Norton Café Racer SP v Triumph Thruxton – coming soon!

07 January 2011 by Phil West

In an exclusive first test, next week’s MCN sees Norton’s stunning new, all-black Café Racer SP – one of the stars of the NEC Show before Christmas – pitted head-to-head with that other great, British...

2011 Kawasaki Z750R - full review

07 January 2011 by James Keen

The 2011 Kawasaki Z750R has been ridden and rated by MCN – you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the kawasaki Z750R review “The Z750R features new forks (taken from...

Best of bikemart: Modern classics up for grabs this week

07 January 2011 by Phil West

We’ve been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 10,000 motorcycles for sale. Read more modern classics news and features Here’s just a few of...

Classics star at Vegas auction

07 January 2011 by Phil West

A pair of rare Ducati MHe 900s, a fully-restored example of ‘the world’s oldest motorcycle’ which fetched $161,000 (£104,000), and one of the earliest Indians ever built were among the highlights of...

Radical Ducati GT1000 special

06 January 2011 by Andy Downes

This stunning Ducati is the work of Spanish Ducati specialists Radical Ducati and gives a complete retro café racer look to the Ducati GT1000 Sport Classic. Find a Ducati GT1000 for sale Radical...

Interview: MCN quizzes Norton boss on an amazing year

06 January 2011 by Phil West

MCN quizzes Norton’s boss Stuart Garner on an amazing year for him and his team… How would you sum up 2010? In a word: amazing. Less than a year ago we’d gone public for the first time at the NEC,...

Destination dealer: Colchester Kawasaki

06 January 2011 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Colchester Kawasaki has been raising dealer standards for years and is now one of the most successful solus Kawasaki dealers in the UK. As the home of British Superbike team MSS...

Video: d3o armour testing

06 January 2011 by Marc Abbott

Body armour firm d3o, whose armour is used as standard in many manufacturers’ kit (such as Furygan, for example), have recently tested their material against some rivals, in lab conditions. Here’s a video that shows the results.

Roads could be closed due to potholes

05 January 2011 by Steve Farrell

Roads could be closed due to potholes caused by the latest cold snap, the AA has warned. The damage could be even worse than that seen after last winter, according to AA spokesman Paul Watters. He...

Speeding justice

05 January 2011 by Anonymous

A driver who flashed his headlamps to warn motorists of a police speed trap was taken to court and fined £175. Surely if he warned drivers they would slow down, then job done? Best speeding deterrant ever? Obviously someone wanted revenue from speeders, not for them to actually slow down. Three police officers attended the court at what cost?