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New-look Honda CBF1000 makes last-minute appearance

16 April 2010 by Chris Newbigging

New-look Honda CBF1000 makes last-minute appearance

Honda is reversing its decision not to import the new CBF1000 – it will now go on sale in August. The overhauled CBF gets a raft of chassis, styling and practical changes over the plain but capable...

Honda electric scooter on sale later this year

16 April 2010 by Andy Downes

Honda electric scooter on sale later this year

Honda has revealed the latest prototype of the EV-neo electrical motorcycle and will begin lease sales in Japan of the model in December 2010. Honda first showed the EV-neo at the Tokyo Motorcycle...

“Bikers are orphan-makers” MP attacked by Labour colleague

16 April 2010 by Steve Farrell

“Bikers are orphan-makers” MP attacked by Labour colleague

The MP who branded motorcyclists “widow-makers and orphan-makers” has been attacked by one of his own party colleagues. Fellow Labour MP Steve Pound, a member of Parliamentary Motorcycle Group, said...

HJC launches ‘made-to-measure’ helmet

16 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

HJC launches ‘made-to-measure’ helmet

HJC’s top-end touring helmet, the new FS-11, has cheek pads with built-in air pockets which can be inflated around the rider’s face for the perfect fit. The makers claims it’s very simply operated by...

Batman and his new bike

15 April 2010 by LM MOTORCYCLES

Batman and his new bike

Batman picks up his new bat bike, a Kawasaki ZX-10R!

New SBK X World Superbikes video game

15 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

MCN was at the launch of the new SBK ‘X’, the latest superbike simulation for games consoles, this week. To whet your appettite in advance of our first review of the game, here’s the promo video.

Yamaha FZ8 and FZ8 Fazer are go...

15 April 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Yamaha FZ8 and FZ8 Fazer are go...

MCN’s first ride of Yamaha’s new FZ8 and FZ8 Fazer takes place on Monday 19 April. MCN’s chief road tester Trevor Franklin will be one of the very first to get to grips with the new naked FZ8 and...

New Mustang gloves from Alpinestars

15 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

New Mustang gloves from Alpinestars

These new Mustangs look ideal for summer riding in the city and open road. With more than a touch of classic styling about them, they’re made from goatskin with a suede-reinforced palm. Save £££s on...

MCN Live! day ticket offer in next week's MCN

15 April 2010 by MCN

MCN Live! day ticket offer in next week's MCN

MCNLive! will be here in just 8 days, but you can still book for the biker party weekend of the year, packed with bands, bikes, stunts and Charley Boorman live on stage.  Book now at...

Record-breaking BMW sales put Germans on top

15 April 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Record-breaking BMW sales put Germans on top

BMW UK has announced record sales for the first three months (2010). BMW sold 1539 bikes – double the amount sold in the same period in 2009. BMW sales were up by 40% in a motorcycle market that is...

Give your opinion on Britains roads & win an MCN subscription

15 April 2010 by MCN

Give your opinion on Britains roads & win an MCN subscription

Do you have strong opinions about driving on Britain’s roads? Do our potholed streets really frustrate you or are you delighted we still have national speed limit B-roads?  Whatever your view, we’d...

Video: Ron Haslam Race School at Silverstone

15 April 2010 by MCN

Video: Ron Haslam Race School at Silverstone

The Haslam Race School has relocated to Silverstone this year after the disastrous attempt to bring formula One to Donington left the track unusable.      15% off Ron Haslam Race School at...

New BKS range in this week's MCN

14 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

New BKS range in this week's MCN

The April 14 issue of MCN, out today, has full details of the 2010 range of track and road kit for from BKS, for men and women. It’s headed up by the £999.99 Sphynx suit. The top-end race suit, made...

54 years of Yamahas celebrated in new book

14 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

54 years of Yamahas celebrated in new book

‘Yamaha Street Bikes 1955-2009’ features descriptions of all the firm’s major models, from the YA125 of 1955 to the V-max of 2009, an analysis of their impact, backed up with specs, photos and...

New book charts history of Brough

14 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

New book charts history of Brough

Brough Superior – The Complete Story has recently been published. The 320-page hardback contains 300 colour photos documenting the full story of Brough and Brough Superior from the early years of the...

Staff bikes: BMW R1200GS - Ilmberger carbon hand guards

14 April 2010 by Ian Jubb

The first change to the look of the BMW comes in the subtle form of new hand guards. Ilmberger Carbon to be precise.   I think they look great, bringing a little bit of sportyness to the overall look. Next up – Fender and Hugger in carbon.  Further reading Staff bike blogs | BMW R1200GS blog BLOG10 R1200GS10

Video: Suzuki GSX1250F v CBF1000GT v VFR1200 v FZ1 Fazer

14 April 2010 by MCN

Video: Suzuki GSX1250F v CBF1000GT v VFR1200 v FZ1 Fazer

After MCN’s first ride of the new £6,999 Suzuki GSX1250F we realised that it’s a great bike at a bargain price. But how does it compare to the more expensive all-rounder competition?     Read the...

Belfast bike show

13 April 2010 by andy1390

Belfast bike show

My son Ben on the Ducati stand in the Kings Hall, Belfast at last years bike show.

Future biker

13 April 2010 by Simon Fisher

Future biker

Need to start future bikers young. This is my daughter Jade and at age 9 she has already taken a liking to my Bandit 650!

Wanted: Your Triumph for an MCN road test

13 April 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Wanted: Your Triumph for an MCN road test

MotorCycle news is compiling a feature about 20-years of Hinckley manufactured Triumphs, and MCN is looking for original 1991 models to be included. The bikes required are:     1991 Trophy 1200 1991...

Staff bikes: BMW R1200GS - 3000 miles in 2 weeks

13 April 2010 by Ian Jubb

After 3000 miles in three weeks it’s now the second time to top up the oil. It seems to use an awful lot of the golden stuff. I read on forums that this would be the case but didn’t expect to have to put so much in. Only my two stroke lambretta uses more!    Pictured is the nifty little key you get to make sure nobody can mess with your filler cap. Further reading Staff bike blogs | BMW R1200GS...

Gas Gas SM 450 R

13 April 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

Gas Gas SM 450 R

This is my design for a new Gas Gas Supermoto. The Gas Gas SM 450 R!

Paolo Berlusconi saves failing Moto Morini

13 April 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Paolo Berlusconi saves failing Moto Morini

Troubled Italian manufacturer Moto Morini has been bought for 2.5 million Euros by Paolo Berlusconi, brother of Italian Prime Minister Silvio. Moto Morini declared itself bankrupt in September 2009 –...

Video: New MV triple on track at Almeria

13 April 2010 by MCN

Video: New MV triple on track at Almeria

MV Agusta’s new middleweight sports bike has been spotted again testing in Spain, and this time the spy pictures prove it has a three-cylinder engine. Browse MV Agustas for sale MCN readers Layne...

Arai lets you ride before you buy

13 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

Arai lets you ride before you buy

From June 2010, 28 specially selected Arai Five Star dealers will let potential buyers try a top of the range RX-7 GP or Quantum helmet on the road before you make your decision.  Prior to the ride...

MotoGP Technology explained in new book

12 April 2010 by Marc Abbott

MotoGP Technology explained in new book

With sections on every manufacturer’s bike of the four-stroke MotoGP era, from Honda to WCM, via Yamaha and Team Roberts, Neil Spalding’s ‘MotoGP Technology’ is a sumptuous celebration of the...

Staff bikes: BMW R1200RT - The RT doesn't disappoint

12 April 2010 by Andy Downes

Staff bikes: BMW R1200RT - The RT doesn't disappoint

I’ve just woken up in Moffat in Scotland after a great days ride up yesterday on the BMW R1200RT. There’s nothing like a long trip to help you gel with a new bike and the RT didn’t disappoint managing...

World’s biggest flying bike takes off

12 April 2010 by Andy Downes

This massive hot air balloon has just been given its first test flight as it gets ready to act as a promotional tool for George White Superbikes. The balloon is scheduled to appear at each of the remaining British Superbike series and will also be seen at the George White Superbikes open day at the Swindon branch on April 24 and 25. Before that the balloon will be seen at the Thruxton round of the...

Bridgnorth Bikers first ride out at Bishops Castle

12 April 2010 by astarmike

Bridgnorth Bikers first ride out at Bishops Castle

First rideout for the newly formed Bridgnorth Bikers.

D-Day Rideout June 2010 Recce Video

11 April 2010 by boxertwin

Well we’ve been busy with recce rides for the big D-Day Rideout 12th – 13th June over to Le Touquet. A couple of great routes have been recced now. We’ll be leaving via Eurotunnel early Saturday morning and heading for the V2 Rocket Museum near St Omer for a look around – well worth a visit, where we’ll have a coffee. Then we’ll be making a cross country bimble over to Le Touquet in time to check...

Spring rideout video to Wessons

11 April 2010 by boxertwin

Well the first decent weekend of the year saw a few of us heading over to Wessons Cafe in Horham, travelling down from Kent. A great day out and a decent brekkie as per usual!

MCN on the big day

10 April 2010 by Sherri Cox

MCN on the big day

Two of our friends got married last week and it was good to have the gang all together. It wouldn’t be perfect unless the groom had MCN to read on his wedding night.

Avon tyres: What would you like to know?

10 April 2010 by MCN

Avon tyres: What would you like to know?

Next week MCN is meeting with the guys at Avon tyres to discuss their new rubber for 2010. Save £££ on motorcycle tyres in the MCN Shop So, what would you like to know about Avon motorcycle tyres?...

New MV Brutale gets more finance

09 April 2010 by Chris Newbigging

New MV Brutale gets more finance

MV Agusta has extended the finance offers available on the all new 2010 Brutale models.   0% finance is available until 30 April 2010, with 25% deposit and repayments over 18 months.     MCN’s test...

In next week: Suzuki GSX1250F group test

09 April 2010 by Chris Newbigging

In next week: Suzuki GSX1250F group test

MCN has tested the new Suzuki GSX1250F for the first time on UK soil – but as it only has one real direct rival, we’ve done things a little differently. We’ve included it’s closest competitor, the...

Driver who blocked overtaking biker jailed

09 April 2010 by Steve Farrell

Driver who blocked overtaking biker jailed

A father-of-two who moved his car to prevent a motorcyclist overtaking has been jailed for eight months for dangerous driving. Andrew Sherratt, 32, caused “life-changing injuries” to 49-year-old...