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Meet James Ellison

15 April 2006

Brit GP rider James Ellison will be in Birmingham this Saturday to promote the opening of a brand new Yamaha Premiere store. Ellison rarely visits the UK, spending most of his time on the road with...

Norton sinks again

15 April 2006

The latest attempt to get Norton Motorcycles back on the road seems to have come to a grinding halt. The company announced last week that it was winding things down as the firm’s money ran out at the...

Sign now to save biking

15 April 2006

Take part in an online vote and sign an online petition in a bid to see off the threat to biking contained in new Euro licence laws. See links, below, right, for full background. Organiser MAG says:...

China inspires bike boom

15 April 2006

Bargain-priced Chinese imports are firing a growth in interest in bikes among a whole new group of buyers, according to the Motor Cycle Industry Association. They now account for 25% of the under...

KTM Venom due for 08

15 April 2006

KTM has revealed its naked 1150cc Venom – first seen as a prototype in 2004 – will go into production for 2008. For the full details see MCN – out on Wednesday, April 19 2006. Your next bike Quality...

Bikes on TV: April 19-26

15 April 2006

Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, April 19. KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel MM – Men and Motors EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MOT – Motors TV, SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR1 –...

£1000 off your insurance

15 April 2006

You could get up to £1000 off your insurance when you buy a new bike from Doble Honda. The Surrey dealer has teamed up with ebike Insurance to do a massive insurance discount on seven of the new...

Bargain Brands track day

15 April 2006

Fancy spending a day riding the Brands Hatch Indy circuit for under £100? Focused Events are running a track day on Monday, April 24, 2006, with guaranteed three groups of novices, intermediates and...

New MCN out April 19

15 April 2006

Just when you thought BMW wasn’t about to get any sportier – we’ve got proof of the firm’s intentions to build a full-on superbike -complete with exclusive spy pictures. It’s all in the latest issue...

Spied: BMW MotoGP bike

15 April 2006

BMW’s MotoGP prototype has been spied in secret tests and MCN is convinced it will inspire a full-on sports bike for the road. Your next bike Quality bikes for sale here Tests & user reviews here ...

Truck attack on dealer

15 April 2006

A dumper truck attack on Pidcock’s BMW dealership in Long Eaton resulted in a slow speed chase across fields and through woods, according to website This Is Nottingham. Read the full report here (external site). The 20-minute pursuit, at speeds of up to 20mph, ended when the truck was surrounded by six squad cars. It had allegedly been driven through the window of the Pidcock showroom. The driver...

More rear facing Gatsos

15 April 2006

Speed cameras in Northamptonshire will become rear-facing to help identify speeding motorcycles, with camera upgrades starting this week, April 17-23. The first camera to be modified is located on...

Share your Easter rides

15 April 2006

Share what you got up to on bikes this Easter. If you took a camera along post your snaps. We have set up a thread dedicated to your Easter antics (see related topics links, below, right). You’ll...

What's on: April 19 on

15 April 2006

Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England Ireland North of England Scotland South East England South West of England Wales Worldwide ROAD RACING SATURDAY April 22 Le Mans 24hr FIM Endurance World Championship.

Police offer skills lessons

15 April 2006

North Yorks police are offering classroom and on road lessons to improve your riding skills on May 15 and 17. It’s part of the Bikesafe campaign. Sergeant Pete Mason said: “We are Police Officers,...

Most wanted: CBR600F

15 April 2006

If you’re looking to sell your Honda CBR600F, now is definitely the time to do it – it’s the most searched for bike in our Bikes for sale section. The bike has consistently been in the top ten most...

Jobs in biking: April 18

15 April 2006

Each week we publish a brief list of the jobs available in motorcycling. For full details and contacts see page 59 of the April 19 issue of MCN’s Bike Mart (free inside MCN, every week). Your next bike Quality Bikes For Sale here Tests & user reviews here Mechanics/Technicians Experienced mechanic required: North London Service Advisor: Triumph dealership Service Technician: Solus Triumph...

Bargain supernakeds

15 April 2006

In MCN this week we revealed KTM’s latest plans for its 160bhp naked bike, but it won’t be here until 2008 so we thought we’d show you what bargains you can get right now. Search through our Bikes...

Army stunt rider dies

08 April 2006

Police are appealing for witnesses after a member of the Territorial Army’s Blue Arrows motorcycle display team died after an accident during a training exercise in Edinburgh. The incident happened in the car park of the Royal Highland Show Ground, Ingliston, at about 1pm on Sunday (April 9), according to the BBC – click here – (external site). The soldier was taken to the Edinburgh Royal...

GT650R for under £4000

08 April 2006

Hyosung’s GT650R is now available in the UK with the appointment of a new distributor, meaning you can now get a fully faired sports bike for under £4000. The naked GT650 has been around for a few...

Barcelona charity dash

08 April 2006

A group of riders set off from Dublin on Saturday (April 15) on a sponsored ride to Barcelona and back. It’s all in aid of the Neurology Ward of Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Staff their treated Kevin...

GSX-R750 in demand

08 April 2006

Suzuki’s GSX-R750 was the most searched for bike in our Bikes for Sale section last week with nearly 800 people looking to buy one. The bike has grown massively in popularity since it became the only...

Where to ride this Easter

08 April 2006

If you thought this Easter weekend was going to be a chance for you to kick back and relax in the garden, think again, there’s far to many biking things to do. Check out our list of some of the top...

What's on: April 12 on

08 April 2006

Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England Ireland North of England Scotland South East England South West of England Wales World HILLCLIMB MONDAY April 17 Jersey Motorcycle and Light Car club, Bouley Bay.

Bike sales up 11 percent

08 April 2006

Bike sales are looking strong according to the latest figures released by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) with scooters reversing their continuous decline in popularity. For the first time...

M4 stats rubbished

08 April 2006

The Wiltshire safety camera partnership has published results on the first year of speed camera use on the M4 but safety campaigners have already rubbished the results. The results claim a massive 60...

Pothole scheme success

08 April 2006

The BMF is claiming a big success for its Report-a-road scheme one year on. The scheme is designed to collate all the contacts for local authority road maintenance departments in one easy to find...

Diesel insurance battle

08 April 2006

A biker injured as a result of a diesel spill will make legal history this summer. His case will be the first to receive an oral hearing –effectively going to trial – under the Motor Insurers’...

35-year theft solved

08 April 2006

A stolen motorcycle will be returned to its American owner this week – 35 years after it was taken. The 1970 Yamaha went missing in 1971, but resurfaced on an online auction site in 2005. When it was...

New MCN - Out april 12

08 April 2006

Get the first look at the road ready KTM superbike only in this week’s MCN – Out Wednesday April 12. Save £100s: we tell you how to save hundreds on your insurance BMW F800: Read the world’s first...

Last Sport Classic arrives

08 April 2006

The final bike in Ducati’s Sport Classics range, the GT1000 is due to hit dealers next month costing just £6995. The last of the retro bikes gets a slightly longer wheelbase, twin rear shocks and...

Easter deadline alert!

08 April 2006

Move fast to book your Bikes For Sale ad. The Easter Bank Holidays mean you need to book your ad online with us by 8pm tonight (Thursday, April 13) if you want it to appear in next week’s paper (Apr...

BMF hosts shorttrack

08 April 2006

Shorttrack racing will make its debut among the attractions at this year’s BMF Show on May 21-22. Billed as an exciting mix of supermoto and speedway it’s based on American flat-track racing. Your...

Bikes on TV: April 12 on

08 April 2006

Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, April 5. KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel MM – Men and Motors EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MOT – Motors TV, SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR1 –...

KTM RC8 ready for 07

08 April 2006

KTM’s RC8 is undergoing final testing ready to go on sale in Autumn 2007. The firm has decided on a V-twin engine for final production – an 1150cc capable of 170bhp. Your next bike Quality Bikes For Sale here Tests & user reviews here For the full story get hold of this week’s MCN (April 12, 2006) and find out how we gained exclusive access to KTM’s HQ to bring you the the inside line. Our...

Chantelle to wed Preston

08 April 2006

Former MCN Babesquad member Chantelle Houghton hit the headlines again this week with news that she is to marry Preston – the pop star she met on her way to winning TV’s Celebrity Big Brother. Your...