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Friday debate: Your 1000cc dream garage

03 April 2009 by James Keen

You have a total of 1000cc to spend. What’s in your dream garage? The rule is you can have as many or as few bikes as you want, as long as in total their combined engine capacity does’t exceed 1000cc.

Video: Aprilia RSV4 promo video

03 April 2009 by James Keen

Aprilia have released this classy promotional video to coincide with the world launch of the new Aprilia RSV4. Visit the Aprilia RSV4 launch centre Read the world first ride report on the Aprilia...

Yamaha MT-02 concept idea

03 April 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

A new concept dedicated to Yamaha. The MT-02 Concept is a proposal for the purest style cafè racer. Based on a V Twin 1000 already used for concept SAKURA, it wants to start a new trend for Yamaha,...

Sports touring on a Desmosedici

03 April 2009 by Dave Larvan

I took my Desmo to AYR campsite in St. Ives, and used that as a base for exploring the tip of Cornwall and Lands end. After a week of riding down there, I head back home to South Yorks, with a little...

MCN in Havana

03 April 2009 by Geoff Cook

Here I am reading MCN next to Fidel Castro’s preferred mode of transportation in the Cuban capital.

Report on riding a KTM 990 SMT

02 April 2009 by rogersouthcott

Spring fever is upon me so, being a fickle individual, I am considering changing my bike for something new. Perhaps not brand new, but certainly different to my existing BMW R1150R (Rockster – yes I know it’s a stupid name for a bike!). Having had in-line 4 rice rockets, I wanted a naked twin with a bit of pillion comfort and the Beemer fitted the bill. Continuing with this trend I recently took...

Julian Ryder to appear in new series of Red Dwarf

02 April 2009 by Rupert Paul

Yes, that really is Eurosport MotoGP commentator Julian Ryder on the set of the new Red Dwarf mini-series. Ryder plays the part of a bus driver in Red Dwarf: Back to Earth, which goes out on Dave over...

30% off Yamaha leathers

02 April 2009 by Marc Abbott

Throughout April and May you can snap up a Professional one-piece or Mako two-piece suit with 30% off from official dealers. The kit, made for Yamaha by Dainese, is made from 1-2mm cowhide. Compare...

ABS? No Thanks!

02 April 2009 by Phil Darling

With regard to ABS for bikes i feel that it will not compensate for the lack of either steering or braking skill on the part of the rider. ABS fitted on cars etc is fine, in good weather/condition. However in icy/slippery conditions it is a different situation altogether as no doubt many of us have experienced even under gentle use of brakes only to find that the brake pedal goes solid. Whatever...

Aprilia RSV4 first ride

02 April 2009 by Michael Neeves

The Aprilia RSV4 launch took place at Misano in Italy. MCN’s Michael Neeves was out there riding the RSV4 and reporting back with his impressions of Aprilia’s new flagship supersports bike. Weather...

At the Nurburgring

01 April 2009 by steve hallam

Out on a trip with my pal Joe, just waiting for our first lap of the nurburgring…. No I didnt remember any of the bends – just head down and go!

Aprilia RSV4: countdown to first ride

01 April 2009 by Michael Neeves

It’s the night before the big day! Tomorrow I finally get to ride Aprilia‘s brand new RSV4 around Misano circuit in northern Italy. I still haven’t actually seen one in the flesh yet, but they’ve got...

Get your tyres fitted at home

01 April 2009 by M.Blacker

The magic of having your tyers fitted at home! oh what fun, and as it was on my drive no police issues…. As a local lad to MCN (Peterborough), how nice it was to find a mobile fitter and biker that...

Russ from Exile Cycles

01 April 2009 by bruce robinson

Krista and russ from Exile Cycles at earls court!

Free panniers with BMW R1200GS

01 April 2009 by Andy Downes

BMW is giving away free panniers with every new R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure from April 1 to the end of September 2009. The panniers are worth £459 on the regular GS and £603 on the Adventure. BMW is...

My Everyday Superbikes site

01 April 2009 by Phill Kaye

My site is about the bikes a couple of friends and I own, and the places we go – mostly the short break trips we go on to places like the Isle of Man or the Nurburgring and other race tracks that are now roads. It may be of intrest to somebody. I update it regularly and it gets between 10 and 30 hits a day, from somewhere! I am not selling anything from the site, however as its a free site...

Moto Guzzi V1000G5 - the rottweiler of the motorcycle world

01 April 2009 by Joe Mourino

Rottweilers. They burp, fart, and snarl like no-one’s business. To some they inspire dread, no doubt by association with satanic shennanigans in The Omen, while to others they are the best pets you could ever hope for; loyal, dependable, while being suitably scary enough to deter the would-be miscreant from any thought of mischief. Squadra Guzzista member Keith’s 1983 V1000G5 is a bit like a...

Why ride a bike?

01 April 2009 by Joe Mourino

Why you should ride a motorcycle?! I used to live in Central London. Approximately 15 years ago I moved to Kent (about 25 miles away) and my commuting fares would have cost me more than £2500 per...

Designer Ducati Monsters up for auction

01 April 2009 by James Keen

A group of fashion students have designed 3 one-off Monster 696s in conjunction with Ducati and Puma. Find a Ducati Monster 696 for sale Students Abigail Briggs, Charlotte La Roche, and Laura...

Aerostitch unveils remote-operated zip

01 April 2009 by MCN

Over one hundred all-new items are in the new 2009 Aerostich and RiderWearHouse catalog, including a miniature ‘Remote Control Zipper Sliders’ option. The battery powered zippers are an upgrade for the vents on Aerostich Roadcrafter and Darien suits. A separate version will be available in November for the waterproof leather Aerostich Transit suit. he unique sliders are the result of...

SRAD rebuild after a big off

01 April 2009 by Kevin Gorski

After a big accident involving a lorry, my Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD was left destroyed, so during the rebuild I took the opportunity to get a custom Shark paint job. A foreign truck pulled out of a side...

Ventura Luggage offer – Conditions

01 April 2009 by MCN

Offer Offer applies to full Ventura Bike Pack Systems only. Full System comprises: L-Brackets; Pack-Rack, Sports-Rack, Grab Handle and Spada or Delta Bag. The Ventura Aerodynamic Bike-Pack System is made up of three core components. The L-Brackets, the racks and the packs… L-Brackets All L-Brackets are individually designed and custom-made for your model bike to complement rather than detract...

Motrax Super Sticky Tyre Paint released!

01 April 2009 by Pete Sumner

Seen this on the Motrax website – super sticky Track Day Tyre Paint – looks like a right laugh! http://www.motrax.co.uk/index.php?mod=new_developments

Top day at Ron Haslam Race School

03 May 2008 by alam pollard

On April 30 I did something I had been meaning to do for ages – I went on the Honda Ron Haslam Race School and took the premier cource on the Honda CBR600RR. It was amazing. I learnt loads about riding a motorcycle on track. The whole session, staff and everything was just spot on. Big thanks to Gary Dickinson my instrutor for the day. Donington is great to ride around and the Honda CBR600RR’s...

Ear pieces are illegal in Spain and France

02 May 2008 by kevin o neill

Thought you would like to know about a little problem I had while riding my Triumph Tiger up through Spain. I was making my way from Moratalla, Murcia to Lourds in France. All was well until I got close to the Spain/France border when a Guarda Civil came along side me and told me to pull over. I pulled over trying to think what i had done wrong. Two Guarda officers got out of the car and came over...

Aprilia spares

30 April 2008 by Roland

Further to your item in todays MCN regarding problems with supply of Aprilia spares. I bought a new Pegaso Strada from J&S in Doncaster in December 2007. It was supplied without an Owners manual. I am still waiting for one! No-one seems to be interested.

MCN in Egypt

30 April 2008 by Remo Rossi

Me with one of the seven wonders of the world behind me. I brought the eighth with me and I have it in my hand.

Sneaky blue speed camera van still registered as white

30 April 2008 by Steve Farrell

Speed camera authorities claim the legal requirement to notify DVLA of vehicle colour changes does not apply to a sneaky new plain blue camera van. Derbyshire Police own up over sneaky camera...

Video: Nick Sanders first report from his Parallel Worlds tour

30 April 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Round the world adventurer Nick sanders has set off on his final cirumnavigation of the globe, Parallel Worlds, and will be sending back exclusive video reports as he makes his way on the massive adventure. Check out the video below to see Sanders first report from the trip and check back regularly to see how nick is getting on as he crosses from country to country.

Cloud could have caused Steve Hislop to lose control of helicopter

30 April 2008 by Michael Carroll

The helicopter crash that killed British Superbike star Steve Hislop likely happened when the rider climbed sharply to get clear of cloud, an air accident investigator stated during day two of a fatal...

Dangerous Roof helmet

30 April 2008 by Darron Kevern

I purchased a new Roof helmet from Powersports of Bradford. On my first ride out with the new Boxer V helmet I could not believe the very high wind noise inside the lid, also there was a jet of air crossing right to left across my eyes making them water. I sent the lid back to powersports who sent the lid off for tests, no tests were carried out on this lid. I have been refused a refund, the lid...

MCN Daily 30/04/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

30 April 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 96 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show John Hopkins praises Kawasaki, British racing legend John Surtees is set to spearhead a new 125GP team and the Government admits road pricing for bikers is too difficult. Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email us here to let us know what...

Dutch motorcyclist caught by speed camera skidding down the road

30 April 2008 by Liam Marsden

Motorists don’t like getting caught speeding, but this may be a rather extreme way of getting off the charge. This Dutch motorcyclist was clocked at 137 kmh (85 mph) by a speed camera on the A28 at...

Video: Aprilia Dorsoduro - world's first ride

29 April 2008 by Adam Child

Aprilia reckons its new street supermoto, the Dorsoduro, is something of a beast so we sent MCN road tester Adam Child to ride it. Chad travelled an hour north of Rome to take part in the world’s first ride of Aprilia’s new Shiver-derived street supermoto. Watch the video below to see what he thought and read the full article in MCN, Wednesday, 30 April, 2008.

Government admits road pricing for motorcyclists is just too difficult

29 April 2008 by Steve Farrell

Motorcycles are to be left out of road pricing trials because devising a system that includes charges for us is too difficult, Government has admitted. A Department for Transport (DfT) spokesman...

Day one of Steve Hislop inquiry focuses on RAF fighters

29 April 2008 by Michael Carroll

The possibility that RAF fighter jets could have played a part in the death of Steve Hislop was raised during the first day of a fatal accident inquiry into his 2003 helicopter crash. Two witnesses at...