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In the Snow

03 February 2010 by corsarochris

Like many others no doubt, I just had to get out the other day after a month where using the bike would have been foolhardy. So a gentle pootle around the lanes was in order. I came across these...

Video: 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R vs its 2009 predecessor

03 February 2010 by MCN

The rumour mill suggests Kawasaki’s 2010 ZX-10R is more different than they’re claiming. We test it against its 2009 predecessor to find out the truth… Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for sale Read the...

Video: Ducati 796 Hypermotard vs Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory

03 February 2010 by MCN

Ducati’s new Hypermotard 796 is intended as a softer, cheaper more user-friendly take on its ‘street supermoto’ 1100. But Aprilia already produce a 750-class v-twin supermoto – the Dorsoduro – and...

Harley-Davidson 48 to make UK debut at MCN bike show

02 February 2010 by Andy Downes

Harley-Davidson’s new 48 Sportster model will make its UK debut at the Carole Nash MCN motorcycle show at London’s Excel arena on Thursday. The 48 is the start of a range of bikes from the American...

MCN show bargains: accessories galore!

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Busters, on stand N340, are having a huge sale at the MCN London motorcycle show this week. Save £££s on motorcycle products Among some of the top deals you’ll be able to get are a buy one, get one...

New Yoshimura performance cams for the Busa

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Yoshimura have revealed new performance cams for the 2008-on Suzuki Hayabusa, claimed to liberate yet more power and torque from what is already one of the world’s fastest production bikes. Save...

Super-cool new Vespa shoulder bags

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Available in two designs – one featuring the iconic Vespa logo and the other the Vespa Service roundel, originally found in Vespa motor scooter dealers – these new bags feature authentic period colour...

Suzuki SV650 - a legend

02 February 2010 by Anonymous

After an accident two years ago I decided to buy a Suzuki SV650 after reading so many great comments from owners and finding there are so many clubs offering great advice on the bike. I’ve had my SV...

MCN show bargains: cheap leathers and boots!

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

George White, at stands N380A/N150 of the MCN London show this week, are bringing a veritable truckload of bargains, including leathers at nearly half-price. Save cash on motorcycle products The...

MCN show bargains: cheap helmets!

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Alpha Motorcycles (on stand N165 at this week’s MCN London show at ExCeL) are selling Shoei’s brilliant XR1000 for as little as £175. Save cash on motorcycle helmets They will also be selling Arai’s...

Video: KTM SMT longterm report

02 February 2010 by MCN

MCN’s longterm test fleet 2009-2010 includes the KTM 990 SMT. MCN deputy editor Ped Baker has covered thousands of miles on KTM’s all-rounder – watch the video for his report on life with the...

First Ride Out Of The Year

02 February 2010 by Ryan Jennings

So I got up this morning all giddy knowing it was the day of the ride. I know it wasn’t a big ride out for me but it’s the first organised ride we have done in 2010 and the first time I have had my bike out properly in months. I looked out the window just praying that we hadn’t had snow overnight and I was extremely pleased to see that we just had a bit of frost on the cars, on the street and a...

New MCN February 3: Foggy's secret bikes

02 February 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale February 3, we find a stash of Foggy Petronas road bikes! We tell you everything you need to know about the new 600cc Moto2 class. The new Kawasaki ZX-10R goes...

Iconic GP bikes line up on MCN stand

02 February 2010 by Phil West

A collection of iconic GP and race bikes representing the cream of the last three decades of bike sport is set to be one of the star attractions at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show (February 4-7 at...

MCN show bargains: half price Rukka Gore-Tex suit!

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Didn’t think you could afford Rukka’s fantastic, yet wallet-bustingly expensive, Lancelot two-piece leather suit? Save £££s on motorcycle clothing It’s more likely now Infinity have knocked a...

UK rip off prices

02 February 2010 by steve clayton

I recently visited the International Bike Show in New York. Although the show is smaller than the Birmingham NEC show Honda and Harley-Davidson both had their full range of bikes on display including...

Thieves have 130,000 blank log books

01 February 2010 by Steve Farrell

Thieves are using 130,000 blank registration documents to give fake new identities to stolen vehicles before selling them on, it was revealed today. Stolen vehicles are “cloned” in the scam, which...

Watch stunt god Mattie Griffin in the Live Action Arena

01 February 2010 by MCN

Mattie Griffin can do a range of stunts most people could never achieve with all the room in the world – and to further humble the rest of us, he’ll be performing it all in a confined indoor...

New Skidmarx race bodywork for Ducati 1098

01 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Skidmarx have introduced a lightweight race fairing and seat unit for the Ducati 1098. Save cash on motorcycle fairings The British firm has a long association with Ducati on track, having supplied...

BMW shows off new R1200GS and R1200RT at Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show

01 February 2010 by MCN

BMW will be showing off three new-for 2010 models at Excel including the new R1200GS and Adventure version along with the new R1200RT tourer. Buy tickets for Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show in...

Toseland switches to TCX boots in WSB

01 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

British superbike star James Toseland has make the switch from Gaerne to TCX for his World Superbike footwear in 2010. Save cash on motorcycle boots He’ll race in the Italian company’s S-Race boots...

Team Agni: 'FIM and Isle of Man have f***ed everything up'

01 February 2010 by Guy Procter

Team Agni boss Arvind Rabadia has slammed the Isle of Man government and the FIM for delivering ‘stabs in the back’ to electric racing auteur Azhar Hussain, saying it leaves the sport ‘F***ed up’. “I...

First UK showing for five new Ducatis at Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show

01 February 2010 by MCN

Ducati will reveal five models not seen in the UK before at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. Book tickets for the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show in London Plus, there will be almost all of...

Bultaco Picador 400

27 February 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

The return of Bultaco? With this all purpose bike, it could be. The Picador would be a 400cc single cylinder – much fun and easy to ride. If offered to an right price it could find many fans!

MCN in Sydney

27 February 2009 by fasttourer

Me reading MCN on the ferry from Sydney to Manley OZ Feb 09.

Skidmarx give Kawasaki ZX-R6 racing trim

27 February 2009 by Rob Hull

Specialists in aftermarket aftermarket fairings and race panels, Skidmarx, has created a new race kit to fit the 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R. It’s been designed for the Kawasaki UK backed British Supersport...

Bridgestone announces new BT-003RS tyre

27 February 2009 by Marc Abbott

Bridgestone has launched the Battlax BT-003RS tyre for fast road riders and track day fans. The new multi-compound rubber is designed for all sports bikes of 250cc and higher. Bridgestone claim...

New Yoshimura aftermarket exhausts for Kawasaki ZX-6R

27 February 2009 by Rob Hull

Here are pictures of the latest additions to the Yoshimura catalogue that are going to be available for the new 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R. Both an RR7 and TRC-D silencer will be available for the updated...

Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9 - first impressions

27 February 2009 by Michael Neeves

MCN’s Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves is currently testing the new Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9 at the twisty, Almeria circuit in southern Spain. Here are his thoughts after this morning’s first track...

Broadcast-quality onboard recorder

26 February 2009 by Rob Hull

On-board recording experts Drivedata have launched their latest system called the DR3 Video Recorder – a 180g unit the size of credit card that will record over three hours of broadcast quality...

Video: Yamaha V-Max tears up the tarmac at Santa Pod

26 February 2009 by Marc Potter

Yamaha’s new V-Max is the most powerful production motorcycle we have ever put on our dyno. The new 2009 Yamaha V-Max made a whopping 184bhp at the rear tyre, and 116ft lb of torque. In numbers it...

Spidi continue airbag development with DPS 03 jacket

26 February 2009 by Rob Hull

Following the launch of the DPS 01 airbag vest back in 2000, Spidi has continued its development with this third generation DPS 03 jacket. Airbag jackets It works like more traditional airbag...

KTM690SMC gets BOSS boost

26 February 2009 by Rob Hull

BOS exhausts has just released a new lightweight race silencer for the KTM 690SMC Supermoto. Performance increases are fairly substantial with a weight of just 3.7kg – 23 per cent lighter than the OE...

GSX-R600 swingarm problems

25 February 2009 by Anonymous

I had a GSX-R600 k8 i paid £7200 for it last july after having it only 6months the swing arm had to be replaced under warantee (crack in weld all the way round). I was very lucky, i had two days before cleaned all the chain sitting not 1ft away from the swingarm, but i never noticed the crack. A friend of mine noticed while we were out on a run. i would never have known it was there. While...

Video: BMW G450X and snowboard stunts

25 February 2009 by Chris Newbigging

BMW’s G450X has an unusual new purpose in this video as it powers a winch to help a snowboarder jump a river! The enduro motorcycle’s back wheel winds up a long cord with a handle on the end, which...

World Exclusive: AGV launch Barry Sheene replica

25 February 2009 by Rob Hull

AGV will launch this official Barry Sheene replica helmet this spring as part of the arrival of the new T-2 model. Compare and buy motorcycle helmets MCN has seen the first final-production Sheene...