February
A bit cold but a great Revolution show
05 February 2012 by
It was definitely a chilly ride to The Ace Cafe from Maidstone at 7.30am so a few mugs of tea were required! The ride out with Ross Noble and Adrian Chiles was fun, topped off with meeting Randy...
Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show: Babe gallery
04 February 2012 by
The 2012 Carole Nash MCN Motorcycles Show is underway at ExCel, London. As well as all the newest 2012 bikes on show and the bargains to be had on kit, there are also plenty of promo girls at the...
My Marco tribute
03 February 2012 by
Here’s my tribute to Marco Simoncelli – he will always be with me.
Great time at the MCN Show
03 February 2012 by
We had a blast at the MCN Show on Thursday and it was great to meet John McGuinness. Thanks guys, you did a great job.
Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show: Revolution gallery
03 February 2012 by
The 2012 Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show is underway at ExCel, London and as well as some of the hottest new bikes on show, there’s also the amazing Revolution stunt show. John McGuinness, Neil...
Biking stars flock to Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show
03 February 2012 by
The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show has attracted a host of racing and biking celebrities on both of the first two days of the show at London’s Excel with many more scheduled for the rest of...
Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show: Victory Judge and Cross Roads Classic LE unveiled
03 February 2012 by
American firm Victory has unveiled two new models at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle show as they make a European first appearance. The bikes have been unveiled on the Victory stand at the show...
Destination dealer: Colchester Kawasaki
03 February 2012 by
ADVERTISING PROMOTION Motorcycles Direct, the group name for Lloyd Cooper Motorcycles and Lids Direct has now taken over ownership of Colchester Kawasaki. This makes the ever-expanding Motorcycles...
New KTM Super Duke 1290 spied
03 February 2012 by
KTM’s all-new 1290cc V-twin Super Duke has been spotted strapped onto a trailer in Tenerife as the prototype machine undergoes endurance testing before its launch later this year. It is clear from the...
Staff Bikes: Ducati Multistrada - What a year!
03 February 2012 by
That’s it. Time to send my Multistrada 1200S back. And I’ve never been sadder to see a bike go. It fits into my life perfectly and that’s saying something as I’ve owned, run and tested just about...
Staff bikes: MV Agusta Brutale - Life's more fun naked
03 February 2012 by
It’s been an amazing year with a bike that managed to combine a muscular engine with fantastic styling and almost daily use, including commuting and lovely trips on some amazing British roads. The...
KTM Freeride 350 first ride
03 February 2012 by
KTM is at it again – attempting to redefine the bikes we ride. The Freeride 350 is the latest example, featuring the Austrian off-road experts’ latest 350EXC-F enduro engine set in a compact...
Husqvarna Baja concept set for production
02 February 2012 by
Husqvarna has shown this Baja concept bike which is almost certainly tipped for production within the next year – much like the similar Moab concept bike shown last November. The Baja uses the 650cc...
Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show is go!
02 February 2012 by
The Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show has kicked off in Excel, London this morning with thousands of visitors flocking to see the hottest new bikes of 2012, watch British racing legends go head-to-head...
Triumph Speed Triple R: The harder you ride, the better it gets
02 February 2012 by
Triumph has added a dynamic new dimension to the hugely popular Speed Triple by giving it the ‘R’ treatment. For an extra £2500 over the standard version (£8799), which was released (and heavily...
New Harley-Davidson 72 and Softail Slim unveiled
02 February 2012 by
Say hello to Harley-Davidson’s brand new ‘Seventy-Two’ and Softail Slim – its two major new model releases for 2012. The XL1200V Seventy Two is based on the 1200 Sportster and inspired by the...
Tribute tattoo
01 February 2012 by
This is my tribute to two supermen of MotoGP. One will sadly be missed – let’s hope 2012 will be a good season. Many thanks to the lads at Skin Deep, Bristol.
Mismatched tyres ‘could have caused fatal smash’
01 February 2012 by
A motorist who span across the road killing a biker could not be tried for careless driving because her tyres were mismatched, according to the Crown Prosecution Service. The CPS says there was no...
Get On at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show
01 February 2012 by
If you’re heading to the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show this weekend with a non-biking mate, then be sure to stop by the Get On stand and get your friend some free coaching. The aim of the Get On...
Ian Hutchinson feared to have broken leg again
01 February 2012 by
UPDATE 09:56am, 02/02/2012: It has been confirmed that Hutchinson has indeed broken his leg – both his tibia and fibula have been fractured and the damaged left leg has been externally fixated (ie put...
Rossi gets dirty
28 February 2011 by
Valentino Rossi shows he’s more than capable off-road as well as on with this footage of the multiple world champ having fun trying out the dirt track bike, the Ouroboros Zaeta, developed by his dad,...
New Aprilia Caponord 1200 spied
28 February 2011 by
Aprilia’s new 1200cc V-twin Caponord has been spotted testing on the road in Italy as the firm prepares to take on the road adventure market and its leading exponent, the Ducati Multistrada. Italian...
Aprilia adds World Superbike electronics to 2011 RSV4 range
28 February 2011 by
Aprilia has now added the sophisticated APRC electronics package across the RSV4 range which includes eight-stage adjustable traction control, wheelie control, launch control and a quick shifter as...
Yamaha FZ8R breaks cover
25 February 2011 by
This picture proves that an uprated Yamaha FZ8R is due in 2012 – although it probably won’t go on sale in Britain. It was taken by a photographer from motoblog.fr – apparently during an official visit...
BMW K1600GTL first ride preview
25 February 2011 by
The BMW K1600GTL is the bigger brother of the BMW K1600GT, but the feel of the bike suggests more changes than meets the eye. It comes with a massive top box capable of swallowing two full-size...
"MV Agusta F3 should double sales"
25 February 2011 by
MV Agusta boss Giovanni Castiglioni’s main priority is the new three-cylinder MV Agusta F3 675cc supersports bike, which he says is already ahead of schedule. The first bikes will go into full...
Vyrus 986 M2: First Moto2 racer for the road
25 February 2011 by
Exotic Italian manufacturer Vyrus is planning a road-going version of its new 986 M2 Factory Moto2 racer – yours for £21,000. The 124bhp, 155kg hand-built 986 M2 SL Replica will go into production by...
World's first bike adaptive headlights
25 February 2011 by
Imagine riding along a road at night where the headlight was actively trying to see round corners. Video: BMW K1600GT first ride Well, now you don’t have to because for the first time ever on a...
MCN completes first laps of Snetterton 300
25 February 2011 by
MCN editor Marc Potter joined reigning BSB Evo champ Steve Brogan to complete the first full laps of the new Snetterton 300 circuit, along with competition winner Steve Mobbs. The track is now...
Taking my bike test - standard exhaust or aftermarket?
25 February 2011 by
I’m planning on doing my bike test soon on my own bike, however it has got a sports exhaust on it. The system (I believe) is road legal as it is not stamped and also has a removable baffle insert.
Police withhold theft footage
25 February 2011 by
Police are withholding CCTV evidence that immobilisers can be overcome by thieves, on the grounds they don’t want to attract criticism from a motorcycle manufacturer. The Met’s DC Alex Saxby has...
Ducati in Hollywood again: I am Number Four
25 February 2011 by
Ducati seem to have no equal when it comes to getting its bikes into the latest Hollywood blockbuster. The latest evidence is this week’s hot teen-scream release, ‘I am Number Four’ which features...
Destination dealer: CJ Ball
25 February 2011 by
ADVERTISING PROMOTION Honda and Suzuki dealer CJ Ball are gearing up for a big 2011 with key new models including the lighter and sharper Suzuki GSX-R600 and the rebirth of Honda’s iconic CBR600F.
Best of bikemart: Modern classics up for grabs this week
25 February 2011 by
We’ve been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 10,000 motorcycles for sale. Read more modern classics news and features Here’s just a few...
Triumph's 2011 riding kit range
25 February 2011 by
Triumph has just released pictures of some of the highlights of its spring and summer riding kit. Save cash on motorcycle clothing It includes a new James Dean jacket, hook-ups with legendary...
Who wants to dive when you can ride?
25 February 2011 by
Hello MCN, my name is Flo, I’m 19 years old and I come from Gloucester. My boyfriend Jamie’s Dad – Rolly Bastian reads your paper religiously. Jamie and I have been travelling in Malaysia for the...