2013

Video: Aprilia Caponord First Ride

28 March 2013 by MCN

MCN take the Aprilia Caponord 1200 out for a ride across rain-soaked Sardinia to see how it compares with it’s new rivals. the BMW R1200GS, the Triumph Tiger Sport and the KTM Adventure 1190.

T-shirt memory

28 March 2013 by Mark Beresford

I was introduced to the wonders of MotoGP by my best mate Keef in 2005 and since then we have been to every British round. Sadly, Keef died from cancer in late 2009 aged just 47 but we still go in memory of him. I have MotoGP t-shirts from most years but foolishly missed three and would like to get the collection complete. I need, in XL if possible, the following years for the British MotoGP: 2005...

Health and safety consultant in court over fatal hit-and-run

28 March 2013 by Steve Farrell

A health and safety consultant has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a 16-year-old motorcyclist in a hit-and-run. Brian Hampton, 58, faces a string of charges including causing death...

MotoGP ‘aces’ rev up fans at Swindon motorcycle dealer

28 March 2013 by MCN

Motorcycle race fans enjoyed a MotoGP treat yesterday evening as renowned Eurosport commentating duo Toby Moody and Julian Ryder visited Blade Motorcycles in Elgin Drive. With just over one week...

Give up, scumbags: failed Italian job number two

28 March 2013 by Steve Farrell

An Italian motorcycle dealership has suffered a second failed theft attempt in six months. CCTV footage shows four thieves spend three minutes breaking into an Aprilia showroom before fleeing. The...

See the Strikes at MCN Live!

28 March 2013 by MCN

MCN Live event at Butlins, Skegness is shaping up to be a MASSIVE weekend. A huge line-up of bands and entertainment are confirmed that will make MCN Live 2013 a year to remember. Tribute acts Bon...

Wales to get first Harley Davidson dealership

28 March 2013 by MCN

Wales is set to get its first ever Harley Davidson dealership with the opening of Swansea Harley-Davidson in April. The dealership will have an open weekend to celebrate its launch, with a host of...

Video: Pedrosa and Marquez: Head to Head

28 March 2013 by MCN

Check out this awesome video from the Jerez test courtesy of Repsol Honda, where we hear what Marquez says about Pedrosa and vice versa, while they’re together at least!

The quarter-million-mile man

28 March 2013 by Steve Farrell

In 1999, Ian Coates left his home in Yorkshire and flew to South Africa to collect a Land Rover for a friend and bring it back to England. The mission was scuppered by visa problems, and he got his...

The Rules: Be a four-time world title-winning race mechanic

27 March 2013 by Steve Farrell

Anyone who followed Carl Fogarty’s World Superbike career will know the name Slick Bass. As Ducati’s chief mechanic, it was Slick’s spannering that helped Foggy win a record four titles in the...

MCN Live favourite the Wall of death is back!

27 March 2013 by MCN

There are only two Walls of Death in this country, one of which is the famous Ken Fox Wall – recognised as the World’s Leading Wall of Death Rider. The Wall of Death is indeed one of the last great...

Triumph Tiger owners needed!

27 March 2013 by MCN

MCN is looking for Triumph Tiger owners for an upcoming feature! We need Tiger 900, 955i and 1050 owners. Just fill out the questionnaire below and email it with a head and shoulder photograph of...

Negligent opening of a car door

26 March 2013 by peter clemo

Your legal eagle was discussing the offence of negligently opening a car door. Since I was a young police officer and the Road Traffic Act of 1972 was introduced it became an offence. I picked up the following link and I can’t see any reason why tha act of negligence either by driver or car occupant is in question http://www.pdsolicitors.co.uk/index.php?page=opening-a-car-door

Would you listen to music while riding to alleviate the boredom?

26 March 2013 by MCN

Sometimes, long distance riding can become a little mind numbing, and a little music relieves the boredom. But many claim that music removes you from your surroundings and increased danger...

New MCN March 27: Beauty and a Beast

26 March 2013 by MCN

In this week’s MCN, out March 27, we have a world-first test of Ducati’s new top-of-the-range Panigale 1199R superbike. We look at a very special special – a British-built hub-steered Aprilia...

You Ask/You Answer: Keeping a bike clean

26 March 2013 by MCN

“I am new to biking and I want to keep my machine in good condition but my chain is already looking worse for wear. Everyone seems to be giving me different advice on how to keep it clean such as:...

Who do you think will win the 2013 BSB championship?

25 March 2013 by MCN

A wet start to the year didn’t give much away for the 2013 BSB season, with none of the favourites managing properly quick times. If the championship wasn’t open enough, a lack of testing due to the weather means it’s anyone’s to win going into the opening round only a week away. Who do you think will win the championship this year?

Less than 30 left: Ducati 888

25 March 2013 by MCN

The Ducati 888 was always a desirable bike but according to DfT statistics there are just 13 licenced for use in the UK or on a SORN. The Ducati 888 was the result of evolving the 851 superbike in the...

Can KTM keep its brand identity if it moves into scooters?

25 March 2013 by MCN

KTM has today unveiled a new electric scooter concept called the E-SPEED at the Tokyo motor show in Japan; a move that sees the Austrian firm preparing to move into a completely new market...

A day on the Mick Extance Kawasaki Experience

25 March 2013 by Andy Davidson

The Welsh countryside is caked in a pure white snow. The heaters from my car ooze warm air as music flows from the speakers. I don’t believe in wasted journeys, the scenic views from my car window are...

ePetition to save Mallory Park hits 20,000 signatures

25 March 2013 by Simon Patterson

A petition on the government’s e-petitions website to save Mallory Park race circuit has attracted over 22,000 signatures in only two weeks. The circuit is under threat following a falling-out with...

We are nearly at an astonishing 111k Facebook followers!

25 March 2013 by Steve Hunt

We love motorcycling here at MCN, and we know that you do too. What we didn’t expect when we started really working with Facebook a few years ago was just how many people would not only ‘like’ our page but also get stuck in and interact, comment and generally share in their passion with us. This makes us incredibly proud. And we wanted to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who’s taken the time to...

Two new Harleys launched

25 March 2013 by Steve Farrell

MCN is at the launch of two new Harley-Davidsons in Marseille, France. The Breakout is an ‘evolution’ of the Softail range, and sits in between the existing Slim and Fatboy models in price, at £15,695. First impression are its ‘evolved’ in a similar sense to sharks: it’s been around for millions of years but has changed little. It has the same chassis and 1690cc V-twin engine as the existing...

KTM shows electric scooter concept

22 March 2013 by Andy Downes

KTM has today unveiled a new electric scooter concept called the E-SPEED at the Tokyo motor show in Japan; a move that sees the Austrian firm preparing to move into a completely new market...

Insurance Tips: Get the best insurance deal

22 March 2013 by MCN Staff

Obviously choosing an older, less valuable and slower motorcycle will mean paying less to insurer it. But according to MCE Insurance, one of the brokers available through MCN Compare, there are other ways to save. Get training. Completing an advanced riding course will often qualify you for an insurance discount. Get a multi-bike policy. If you’re buying a second bike, don’t just get the...