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Naked R1 leads new Yamaha line-up

28 April 2004

A 143bhp R1 engine in a naked bike was enough to make the Fazer 1000 a hit with many. But Yamaha believes an FZ6-look with sportier handling and fuel-injected engine will do even better business. It’s...

More proof you're backing a winner

21 April 2004

motorcyclenews.com has again been named the No1 most visited motorcycle site in the UK. The award, which covers the period of January-March 2004, comes from Hitwise, an organisation which claims to be...

Join us on an MCN track day

21 April 2004

The list of MCN track day dates is now available. Each of our days includes ample track time plus tuition from top instructors. Novice, intermediate and advanced groups are available each day. You get...

Knights campaign confuses safety message

21 April 2004

You’ve got to give them credit for trying a different spin… but West Mercia police’s attempt to grab the headlines with a safe riding campaign looks likely to confuse. We’ll let them explain. A...

Snatch a prize at Snetterton

21 April 2004

If you fancy getting your picture taken with one of our gorgeous MCN babes then you’d better head down to Snetterton this weekend for the third round of the MCN-backed British Superbike...

Stolen GSX-R1000

21 April 2004

MCN’s long term test GSX-R1000 has been stolen from outside one of the company offices in Farringdon Lane, London. The blue and white K4 model has the registration number: GU04 YMY and the frame...

Len Vale-Onslow dies at 103

21 April 2004

Len Vale-Onslow, the man who built and rode the Super-Onslow-Special bike, has died at the age of 103. He had been riding bikes since 1905. He was awarded the MBE for services to motorcycling in 1994...

Top 50 used bike buys

21 April 2004

You get a guide to the best used-bike buys, whatever your budget, free with this month’s RiDE magazine. It includes everything from the budget NC30 to the extravagant RC45. The 64-page guide takes you...

The prices you’re paying right now

21 April 2004

Been out buying bikes at the weekend? Share the deal you’ve done with Britain’s biggest online bike community right here. We’re compiling your deals and delivering regular updates so you’ll know the...

CBR is the perfect choice

21 April 2004

In the four weeks I’ve had it the CBR has done 1500 miles on everything from my daily commute to work, motorway trips around the country, and as many back lane rides with my mates as I could squeeze...

Stunning deals on offer right now

21 April 2004

It’s going to be bright and warm for the weekend and that means a rush of buyers for the many hot used bike deals we’ve found in our BIKES FOR SALE section. With more being added every minute of the...

Aprilia stops making bikes

21 April 2004

Aprilia has stopped making bikes as it fights for financial survival. The firm must find £5 million by May 3 or be declared bankrupt. The Italian manufacturer is £147million in debt and suppliers are...

World’s most desirable bike kit revealed

21 April 2004

From Gilles rearsets to Termignoni pipes, Arai’s £1000 lid to Dainese’s Speed 1 Gloves, this week’s MCN reveals the sexiest kit of 2004 in a free eight-page supplement. There are also guides to the...

Join Sean Emmett at MCN Ace Café Night

21 April 2004

The first of a season of MCN Nights at London’s Ace Café kicks off on Wednesday April 21, with special guest and British Superbike star Sean Emmett. A gang of MCN staff members will be riding the 2004...

Your pics with the Babes at Snetterton

21 April 2004

The MCN Babe Squad was out in force at Snetterton British Superbikes last weekend, taking snaps of you. If you were lucky enough to bump into them you’ll have had a picture taken ready to be emailed...

Theft gang van's reg plate revealed

21 April 2004

A white van with the registration number NL52 DLK was used by the gang who stole MCN’s long term test GSX-R1000 in London on Tuesday, April 23.. Police have been unable to trace the van so far because...

Final MV F4 750s going fast

21 April 2004

MV Agusta’s UK importer has sold half of its allocation of F4 SR Limited Editions already… but that is only 10. What that does mean is that there are just 10 left for the UK of the 146bhp 750s. This...

Don’t buy a bike until you read this

21 April 2004

If you’re about to buy a new bike wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly what other riders have been paying? Now you can. We’ve asked you to send in the details of the actual deals you are doing and now...

The reality of bike theft in London

21 April 2004

My long term test Suzuki GSX-R1000 was half-inched from a parking bay in London’s Farringdon Lane on Tuesday, April 21. It was picked out from the middle of a line of six or seven bikes. The others...

TV fop scores paintjobs for style

21 April 2004

Changing Rooms fop Lawrence Llewellyn-Bowen says the GSX-R1100M you see pictured here is the one he’d like to have parked outside his home. ” It’s like the bike is wearing the remnants of recent...

2004 test rides this weekend

21 April 2004

If you’re at a loose end this weekend and you’re in the mood for a bargain then read on to find where you can test ride the latest bikes and be in with a chance of winning some top prizes. You can...

Brands Hatch track days canned

21 April 2004

The MCN and Bike track days planned for April 26 and 27 have been cancelled for operational reasons. Those who had already booked for the event have been offered alternative dates. Other MCN track day...

The real price of bikes revealed

14 April 2004

We asked you to tell us the deals you’re doing on bikes right now. The following reveals the reality of how much we’re actually paying for a wide range of bikes all around the country. The asking...

Slow starting market could mean deals

14 April 2004

Latest figures show bike sales were down 15 per cent to the end of March 2004 compared to the same three months of 2003. But that slow market could be good news for some. It could mean you’ll be in a...

Bike accident hotspots - full list

14 April 2004

A survey of motorcycle insurance claims shows if you want to avoid accidents you should stay out of London. The study, conducted by insurance broker CaroleNash on its 230,000 policyholders, was used...

Have you just bought a new bike?

14 April 2004

Have you just bought a new bike? How much did you pay and what did you get for your money? We want to track the real prices real riders are paying right now. And we’ll share your feedback with the...

Benelli TNT price revealed

14 April 2004

The explosive new Benelli TNT, which we test exclusively in this week’s, MCN will be cheaper than first thought. When April 14’s issue of the paper went to press the best estimate of the new naked...

British bike maker booms

14 April 2004

CCM sales have grown by 50 per cent in the last year taking the British firm to 15th in the UK sales league – up 25 places on the year before. The Lancashire-based firm says much of its success is...

Survey reveals bikes to haggle hardest for

14 April 2004

MCN has carried out a survey of dealers to find which bikes from the big four Japanese brands are proving a hit, and which are struggling to meet sales expectations. It’s useful stuff if you’re hoping...

BMW suit grows with children

14 April 2004

If you’re keen to introduce your kids to bikes, but worry about buying new kit every time they grow an inch, the new BMW Stoke Suit could provide the answer. The suit features a zip system...

Make an MCN HPI Bike Check online

14 April 2004

Make sure you don’t buy a wrong ’un by investing in an MCN HPI Bike Check online now. Simply click on the MCN Shop button on the home page of the site and go to MCN Promotions. Or simply click...

Save yourself from a damaged lid

14 April 2004

Headcase Europe is launching a new product to protect your lid if you’re on your way to pick up a pillion or dumping it in the back of a van to go to a track day. The hard-shell nylon cases fit all...

Meet Virgin BSB team at CMC openday

14 April 2004

If you fancy meeting the Virgin Mobile British Superbike team then head down to CMC Motorcycles open weekend in Chesterfield. The team will be at the store on Saturday, April 17, to meet fans and sign...

McGregor and Boorman on their way

14 April 2004

Ewan McGregor has finally set-off on his 20,000-mile round-the-world trip with close friend and fellow actor Charley Boorman. The two will be on the road for three months on a route taking them...

The deals you’ve done

14 April 2004

We asked you to share your recent deals with other motorcyclenews.com users. The first are already coming in… Lucy Callear, 20, bought an 04 plate Suzuki SV 650s in Yorkshire for £4100. She got crash mushrooms, restrictor kit and fitting thrown in. Mark Harrison, 26, also picked up a brand new Suzuki SV650s in Lancashire but paid £100 more at £4200. He also managed to get 10% off his...

Bag a £4000 bargain

14 April 2004

Has the start of the MotoGP season and a great week of weather got you itching for new wheels? A quick look through our BIKES FOR SALE section reveals that with £4000 to spend there are some cracking...