August

Arai at NEC Show

05 August 2006

The International Motorbike and Scooter Show, being held at the NEC on 27 October until 5 November, has had Arai sponsor the race paddock. For bikes for sale Click here For over 2,000 product reviews...

Husky's 2007 price drop

05 August 2006

The prices of Husqvarnas will drop in 2007, with savings of up to £700 for the ‘on the road’ price of brand new models. The reductions have followed close collaboration with parent company MV Agusta...

Urban Bike Fest 2006

05 August 2006

Rather than riding to a field in the middle of nowhere, this event celebrates urban bikers, springing up around the country, and takes place on the Enterprise Industrial Estate in South London on...

Bikers like bus lanes

05 August 2006

71% of bikers believe that they should be allowed to use bus lanes. according to a Bennetts biker survey released earlier. At the moment motorcyclists can only use certain bus lanes at certain times,...

Speed satellite control

05 August 2006

It emerged today that the real reason for the recent speed limit review was the intention to introduce satellite control of vehicle speeds. This system will be controlled by a small device attached...

Question Honda's boss

05 August 2006

Ever wanted to ask Honda’s boss a question? Now’s your chance: MCN has been given the go-ahead to put reader questions to the main man Takeo Fukui. Fukui has been involved in some of the most...

Sneak peak at babe vid

05 August 2006

You all enjoyed the first Bennetts Babes video so much that we made sure you got an exclusive sneak preview of the new one. We’ve got a clip of the new video a week before it goes live on the...

Rural limit rubbished

01 August 2006

Road safety groups have slammed calls from Direct Line for a lower rural speed limit. The Insurance firm has concluded that because 26 per cent of the drivers it surveyed admitted driving over the...

2006 Bulldog Bash

01 August 2006

The 20th annual Bulldog Bash takes place on August 10-13 at the Shakespeare County Raceway in Warwickshire, with the traditional mix of bikes, bands, booze, drag racing and half-naked ladies. For 2006 the headline bands include rock acts The Almighty, Pitchshifter, Hundred Reason and Paradise Lost, alongside a stage purely for the best unsigned bands in the UK. Quality bikes for sale: Click...

New MCN: Out August 2

01 August 2006

This week in MCN we test the UK’s fastest road bike – a 257mph Hayabusa. The Holeshot racing tuned Hayabusa makes 700bhp on the Dyno and it’s fully road legal. We also get an exclusive look at the...

MCN Mobile problems?

01 August 2006

If you encounter any problems when using the MCN Mobile service, we want to be able to help. The problems may be due to the type of phone you are using, the type of contract you are on, or even just...

Royal Enfield investment

01 August 2006

Royal Enfield is preparing itself for major reinvestment. Eicher Group, parent company of Royal Enfield, is restructuring their business but plan to retain the majority share in Royal Enfield. It has...

Bikes on TV: August 2-9

01 August 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, August 2 on. 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 –...

Toseland book re-launch

01 August 2006

James Toseland will be autographing copies of his updated and revised autobiography at Brands Hatch on Saturday, August 5, 2006, as part of the World Superbike round. And he’ll also be staying late...

Are you going to Sturgis?

01 August 2006

Are you heading to the 66th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in America from August 7-13, 2006? More than 500,000 bikers are expected to descend on the Black Hills of South Dakota, enjoying excursions...

What's On: August 2-9

01 August 2006

Scotland ROAD RACING SUNDAY August 6 Kirkcaldy & DMC Ltd, Knockhill, Fife. 01592-650871 or www.kdmc.co.uk or . RIDEOUTS SUNDAY August 6 Dam Bike Run & Social Event, Leadburn Inn Hotel, Penicuik, Midlothian. 01968-678337 or 01357-300332. RIDEOUTS Dumfries & Galloway Group of Advanced Motorcyclists, St Michaels Petrol Station, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway. 10am.

Get set for Brands WSB

01 August 2006

The Brands Hatch round of the World Superbike championship kicks off on Friday August 4, 2006, and here’s where you’ll find all the information you’ll need to make it a great weekend. If you’re...

Biker first aid in Bedford

01 August 2006

If you are in and around the Bedfor area and fancy attending a First Aid course specifically for motorcyclsists, you’ll need to attend on September 30, 2006. The course has been designed by St John...

Butlins auction = win win

26 August 2005

Dave Thomas was the lucky highest bidder on an apartment at MCN’s 50th birthday celebration weekender. He saved £25 on the full price and raised £240 for Barry Sheene’s favourite charity CLIC. He was...

MCN Aug 31 - new R6!

26 August 2005

Pictures of what people believe is the new R6 have been cropping up on a handful of forums in the last few days. Now MCN can confirm they are accurate – and that the R6 is just one of a crop of hot...

Used bike sales rocket

26 August 2005

Sales of used bikes have risen faster in the last quarter than at any time since records began. Official DVLA records show 146,586 used bikes changed hands in the second quarter of 2005 – up 9.6% on...

Holiday speed warning

26 August 2005

North Yorks police are warning they are getting tough on speeding throughout the Bank Holiday Weekend. There will be extra patrols and speed checks as part of the force’s Operation Halter – a...

06 Yamaha R6 revealed

26 August 2005

This is the new Yamaha R6 – complete with MotoGP-inspired styling and the oddest exhaust we’ve spotted yet. This image is one of several which have found their way on to chat forums around the world...

Rider dies in bus leap

26 August 2005

An attempt to break the world record for jumping over buses on a bike ended in tragedy in Tehran, Iran when rider Javad Palizbanian crashed to his death. Reports on The Guardian’s website say the Iranian stunt rider hit the unlucky 13th bus in an attempt on Saturday. He was trying to clear 22.

Back from Cannonball

26 August 2005

MCN road tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child is back from the Cannonball Bike Run. On this story you’ll find new pictures, links to his daily en-route updates and new audio to download. Chad reveals his...

CB13S' new look & sound

26 August 2005

Our long term test CB1300S has a new look and a new sound thanks to a series of bolt-ons we’ve now added. Blue Flame supplied us with a choice of three cans (check out Blue Flame options here) but we...

2006 Kawasakis unveiled

26 August 2005

Kawasaki’s ZX-10R will be faster and smaller for 2006 with a host of changes that make it a genuinely new bike. Read the full and exclusive details and see more pictures, only in MCN – out on...

What?s on: August 31 on

26 August 2005

We’ve changed our What’s On listings to 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 Scotland South East England South West England Wales