August
Benelli struggle on with style
04 August 2011 by
Although Benelli hasn’t gone the way of compatriots Moto Morini (which went into administration last year), there’s no doubt it has been struggling, with model updates limited to minor revisions on a...
Join us at your local bike meet - Weston Bike Night
04 August 2011 by
MCN will be out and about in the coming months visiting bike meets across Britain – we could be visiting your local bike meet! Tonight MCN will be at Weston Bike Night, in Weston Super Mare. Next week...
Avon centenary films - Manx Norton at Castle Combe
04 August 2011 by
Avon Tyres discovered a collection of films whilst hunting through archives for classic promotional material to help celebrate the firm’s 100 year anniversary of motorcycle tyre manufacture. Having...
Destination dealer: BMW goes EXTREME!
04 August 2011 by
ADVERTISING PROMOTION Motorrad Central Scotland has been working closely with Simon Pavey, Dakar champ and BMW’s Off Road Schools Director, to bring the Extreme experience to the Knockhill circuit in...
Bikes on TV: August 4 - August 9
04 August 2011 by
KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT – Motors TV CH4 – Channel...
F4 RR is the best MV Agusta yet!
03 August 2011 by
Our world-first test of the stunning new 201bhp F4 RR Corsacorta has revealed it to be not only the fastest MV Agusta we’ve ever ridden – but also the most refined. MCN rode the new £18k superbike at...
Vyrus 986 M2: The future of Moto2?
03 August 2011 by
This is the 986 M2, a Honda CBR600RR-powered Moto2 racer, built by tiny Italian manufacturer Vyrus – or, in other words, one man called Ascanio Rodrigo. Ascanio helped develop the original Bimota Tesi...
Ross Noble's Sit Down Tour: Parrish's pub to Bournemouth
03 August 2011 by
Bike nut, enduro rider and comedian Ross Noble rode the 500,000th Triumph to roll out of the Hinckley factory on a tour of the UK in May. The six-day tour to commemorate half a million bikes being...
Long Way Down inspires ‘Lawn Way Down’
03 August 2011 by
Inspired by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s ‘Long Way Down’, two lawnmowers are this week being driven from John O’Groats to Land’s End in aid of charity. Their two drivers, Tony Dwight and Darren...
Show us your bike!
03 August 2011 by
– Britain’s Got Biking Talent competition with Carole Nash is underway – Celebrity judges revealed – £1000 top prize plus lots of other great prizes up for grabs Britain’s Got Biking Talent – in...
BMW K1600GTL on Knockhill Racing Circuit
03 August 2011 by
I went to Scotland or a week on the BMW K1600GTL. We passed Knockhill circuit so I thought it would be rude not to!
Become a Le Mans 24hr VIP!
02 August 2011 by
A pair of VIP passes, one night’s accommodation and the chance to meet TT Legends racers John McGuiness, Keith Amor and Steve Plater at the Le Mans 24hr next month are up for grabs in a new...
KTM new models leak
02 August 2011 by
KTM’s new models for the next three years have leaked after an American dealer managed to snatch a mobile phone picture from inside a presentation. The image shows plans through to 2014 with model...
New MCN August 3: 30 new bikes!
02 August 2011 by
In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale August 3, we bring you all the 2012 new bike news, with 30 of next year’s most important bikes revealed. Plus, a free copy of What Bike? Extra. Also in this week’s...
Relaxing on Frankie Chilli's beach
01 August 2011 by
Here’s a picture of me taken at Frankie Chilli’s beach in Misano, after watching the world supebnikes at San Marino. It was great talking bikes with Frankie.
Norton granted £625,000 government-backed loan
01 August 2011 by
British bike firm Norton has been granted the first of a new government-backed trade loan after a visit today by Business Secretary Vince Cable at the Donington Park HQ. The loan is the first of its...
Brough stars at Duxford auction
01 August 2011 by
A 1931 Brough Superior estimated to be worth £50,000 is up for auction next month. The SS80 is powered by a 1000cc, side-valve, V-twin and is hailed as the Rolls-Royce of motorcycles due to the high...
Sturgis-winning Harley-Davidson comes to Manchester
01 August 2011 by
This is Strike II, one of the winners at last year’s world custom bike building championship at Sturgis, which is now making it’s first public UK appearance at special Harley exhibition in...