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Video: BMW K1600GT first ride

24 February 2011 by MCN

BMW recently launched the new six-cylinder K1600GT and K1600GTL in South Africa and MCN was there to put the new bike through its paces. The new silky-smooth inline six-cylinder 1600cc engine is one...

2011’s sexiest road-going ‘Blade?

24 February 2011 by MCN Newsdesk

This 2011 CBR1000RR – daubed up in the new Castrol Honda World Superbike colours – could be the best looking Fireblade on the road. Created in a one-off partnership between Ten Kate racing and Honda...

Near miss

23 February 2011 by Michael Brooks

I was on my way home from work when a driver decided to cross in front of me and we nearly collided. His excuse was that he was busy talking to his daughter.

MCN helping me through labour

23 February 2011 by sarahwebster

MCN is the only thing that kept me going through my labour!

Video: Ducati Diavel production line time lapse

23 February 2011 by MCN

Ducati is ramping up production of the Diavel sports cruiser following unanimously positive first tests and large numbers of orders. Forty Diavels are now rolling off production likes each day, and...

Avoiding idiots: readers’ videos

23 February 2011 by Dan Aspel

Last week we showed you a highlight video of Dublin’s worst drivers and asked MCN readers to submit their own footage. Thanks to everyone who contributed, and we hope you enjoy six of the best that we’ve included below. From the dangerous to the controversial, they highlight some of the hazards faced by motorcyclists every day on Britain’s roads and beyond.

Police slammed over bike-jacking

23 February 2011 by Steve Farrell

Police have been slammed for failing to take an armed bike-jacking seriously after it emerged they treated it as ordinary vehicle theft. MCN recently revealed how a reader was forced to watch as five...

Buy Suzuki kit online

23 February 2011 by Marc Abbott

Suzuki claims to be the first motorcycle manufacturer in the UK to now make its entire, 1252-item clothing and accessory range available online. Save cash on motorcycle products Once you’ve found...

Triumph Daytona 675R first ride: 'The most exciting middleweight'

23 February 2011 by MCN

The Triumph Daytona 675R is simply a Daytona 675 with lots of very desirable goodies to make it a track day weapon and, in the right hands, a formidable tool on the road. The 675R boasts three major...

End of the road for Frank Thomas?

23 February 2011 by Marc Abbott

Although Frank Thomas kit will continue to be available, with the buy-out of the brand name and stock by clothing retailer J&S Accessories concluded late last week, an industry insider has said he...

Ducati second only to Apple in product placement awards

23 February 2011 by Andy Downes

Ducati has been voted second only to the all-conquering Apple technology company in a series of advertising awards about product placement in films in 2010. Ducati placed second behind Apple as the...

BMW K1600GT first ride: 'One of the most intoxicating engines in motorcycling'

23 February 2011 by MCN

BMW has created a supersports touring bike that adds an extra level of sex appeal to big, fast touring bikes with the K1600GT. The new silky-smooth inline six-cylinder 1600cc engine is one of the most...

An excellent Xmas gift

23 February 2011 by Ian Winward

Here are a couple of pictures of me enjoying one of my Xmas presents from the missus – an Oulton Park Hottrax track day. Teetering round a couple of the bends in the wet, slippy conditions on my 2006...

Fund cameras or not? You decide

22 February 2011 by Steve Farrell

From April, first-time speeders caught going up to 16mph over the limit will be offered £100 ‘speed awareness courses’ instead of three points and a £60. A third of the course fee will go to funding...

Bikes on TV: February 23 - March 1

22 February 2011 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time SHED – Discovery Shed DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT – Motors...

New MCN February 23: BMW K1600GT first ride

22 February 2011 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale February 23, we test the all-new six-cylinder BMW K1600GT and K1600GTL in South Africa. Also in this week’s MCN, a free WSB season guide, we test the new Triumph...

Dream bike

21 February 2011 by frampy35

My missus spotted her dream bike at the MCN Show.

Meeting Randy Mamola

21 February 2011 by frampy35

My kids with Randy Mamola at The MCN Show 2011

2011 Honda CBR600F to cost just £7055!

21 February 2011 by Phil West

In one of the most refreshing and exciting bits of new bike pricing news for ages, Honda UK has just revealed that its imminent CBR600F will cost a seemingly very reasonable £7055. That makes the new...

“Ducati of the sea” unveiled

21 February 2011 by Dan Aspel

This Ducati-branded powerboat was unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show on Friday. The “Cigarette Racing 42X Ducati Edition” offers 2,200 horsepower from a pair of staggered 1,100hp Mercury...

Honda announces 2012 Goldwing upgrades

21 February 2011 by Dan Aspel

Honda has announced a series of upgrades for the 2012 GL1800 Goldwing, with updated GPS systems, storage space, bodywork and speaker sets topping the list. The GPS system will be accessible online,...

Trackdays get transponders

21 February 2011

Trackday company Focused Events will have ‘Chrono Days’ this year, where each rider carries a transponder to allow organisers to put people in the right groups. Focused Events have assessed the...

Tiny fan

20 February 2011 by hedge32

My Grandpa Hedgy was pleased I arrived two weeks early. We can watch the 2011 WSB Championship! Stephen Melia, age 14 Days.

Little happy motorcyclist story

19 February 2011 by Anonymous

The motorcycle is one of my passions and this video is a beatiful story with out a doubt.

Best of bikemart: Modern classics up for grabs this week

18 February 2011 by MCN

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...

Video: 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 vs used 1000s

18 February 2011 by MCN

Suzuki’s latest 600 is so sharp we wondered how it would measure up against a superbike from just a few years ago – say, from 2003 when Neil Hodgson was WSB champion. So we asked Hodgson himself to...

Picture gallery: Triumph Daytona 675R

18 February 2011 by MCN

This week saw the launch of the new Triumph Daytona 675R at Portimao, Portugal. The 675R is updated from the standard 675 with Ohlins supension and Brembo brakes. Here’s some of Trev’s thoughts on the...

Neil Hodgson: MCN road tester!

18 February 2011 by MCN

MCN has new addition to the road test team – none other than ex WSB champion Neil Hodgson! Neil Hodgson won the BSB championship in 2000 onboard a GSE Ducati, before moving to WSB and winning the...

The future of Frank Thomas

18 February 2011 by Marc Abbott

It’s been revealed today that the stock and brands of the Thomas Sports Group – which includes popular biking kit brand Frank Thomas – has been bought by J&S Accessories. The sale, which was...

Tory Councillor exposed as Outlaws member

18 February 2011 by Steve Farrell

A Tory councillor has been exposed as member of the notorious Outlaws Motorcycle Club. Jim Mason, cabinet member on Tewkesbury Council and a former mayor, is allegedly a full-patch member of the...

First ride preview: MV Agusta Brutale

18 February 2011 by Andy Downes

This is the new entry-level MV Agusta Brutale which, despite lashings of Italian flair and 130bhp performance, costs the same as a Yamaha FZ1 at £9999. The bike is a smaller, cheaper version of the...

New Buell 1190RS superbike – first look

18 February 2011 by Michael Neeves

Erik Buell Racing has finally given us a complete look at the new 1190RS sportsbike which will be shown in public this weekend in America. The bike promises to be the first new road-legal machine...

BMW K1600GT - first ride impressions

18 February 2011 by MCN

MCN Editor Marc Potter is at the world launch of the new BMW K1600GT. The new six cylinder 160.5bhp engine certainly seems to have impressed Potter this morning following 100km of mixed riding.

Beach enduro in the Dominican

17 February 2011 by spxr650

I had a mid-winter break riding enduro bikes in the Dominican jungles and beaches on the Coconut Coast.

Husqvarna SMR511 coming to dealers this month

17 February 2011 by Liam Marsden

Husqvarna’s new road-going supermoto, the SMR511 will arrive in Husqvarna dealers this month. The SMR511 is powered by a 480cc single-cylinder engine and weighs 118kg. Up front the Husqvarna has...

MCN Fantasy Road Race: just nine days to go!

17 February 2011 by MCN

There are just two tantalising weeks to go before the 2011 racing season kicks off in Phillip Island, and that means there’s just a nine days left to pick your Fantasy Road Race team! Enter here The...