February
Babe Squad comp
07 February 2007 by
Here are the five girls who made it to the Grande Finale of the MCN Babe Competition at the London Motorcycle Show. The four-day competition with over 50 girls making their way to the ExCeL Arena drew...
Video: Bandit 1250 test
07 February 2007 by
Watch MCN Chief Tester Trevor Franklin give his verdict on the new Suzuki GSF1250S Bandit, in our exclusive video, below. The bike is a replacement for the veteran 1200cc Bandit, phased out due to emissions laws. Power now comes from an all-new 1255cc water-cooled motor. You can find out more details, and read the full test, in MCN, February 7, 2007.
Camera boss admits flaw
07 February 2007 by
A speed camera boss has finally admitted his equipment is capable of getting speeds wrong if guidelines are not strictly followed. The boss of the firm which makes laser detectors used in speed camera vans was cornered into admitting how a handheld version of the device, called an LTI 20.20 Ultralyte, can give incorrect reading. This came to light during a court hearing at Preston Crown Court on...
New MCN: February 7
07 February 2007 by
Check out the launch of the new Suzuki Bandit 1250 in this week’s MCN, available to buy from Wednesday, February, 2007. Chief road tester Trevor Franklin went to see what this new machine has to offer...
Does the MP3 handle?
06 February 2007 by
MCN took Piaggio’s brand-new MP3 three-wheeled scooter to ExCel to find out what you thought of the wacky scoot, and the most common question we were asked is ‘how does it handle?’ To answer your...
India aiming at big bikes
06 February 2007 by
India is already one of the world’s largest producers of bikes, although virtually all of them are sold in their home market rather than exported. Now companies there are starting to move away from...
MCN Needs Your Help
06 February 2007 by
MCN is conducting an investigation into what happens to your bike immediately after a crash. We want to know your experiences of what happens to your bike if you’re injured and have to be carted off...
Techno V-Rod special
06 February 2007 by
When you think about the near-superbike performance of V-RODs you tend not to think about chopper style specials, but if you fancy something a bit meatier and stockier is to your tastes then this...
Can-Am Spyder
05 February 2007 by
Canadian firm Bombardier Recreational Products – best known for its Skidoo snowmobiles and Can-Am quads – has finally revealed its three-wheeled superbike, the Can-Am Spyder. Powered by a 106bhp...
KTM car model unveiled
05 February 2007 by
KTM’s X-Bow road legal track car is a step closer to reality, as these scale models show. Although it looks like a finshed car, a close inspection reveals that it is a dummy of the Audi-powered car ...
Video: Ducati special
05 February 2007 by
The stunning Flat Red Ducati special is the latest creation of Jens vom Brauck, who previously created the Ducati Scrambler. The new special includes an aluminium housing in front of the engine, which...
Ebay scam
04 February 2007 by
An MCN reader has asked us to warn people of a scam which is being used on eBay. Below is his story: I tried to buy a trike advertised on eBay but it suddenly disappeared totally off their site . I contacted them three times asking if it was genuine and asking where it had gone and they told me it’s showing in your My eBay but to check the guy’s feedback which I couldn’t do because they had wiped...
The crate escape
03 February 2007 by
MCN’s production editor Marc Abbott has taken delivery of a Lifan GY200 enduro bike. Join him as the wrapping comes off the crate. £500 for a road legal bike delivered to your door (albeit in...
Video: Salvaged BMW
02 February 2007 by
MCN managed to track down one of the BMW motorcycles salvaged from the stricken MSC Napoli last week. MCN reporter Rob Hull takes a look around a K1200GT that fell from the ship in a container and...
MP3 at ExCeL
01 February 2007 by
See the exciting new three-wheeled Piaggio MP3 at the MCN London Motorcycle Show at the ExCeL from today until Sunday. This is a chance for you to get up close and admire its innovative design which...
Bike fit for a King
01 February 2007 by
The King of Jordan has just received a new Confederate Hellcat as a present to himself on his 45th birthday. The £35,000 bike was delivered last Tuesday by the company, who suggested he buy the combat...
No jail for killer drivers
01 February 2007 by
Careless drivers who kill could still escape jail despite new laws designed to toughen sentencing. The Government’s Sentencing Advisory Panel has recommended that a new jail sentence for causing...
Michelins for Harleys
01 February 2007 by
Harley Davidson are adding certain Michelin tyres to the list of approved tyres to give owners more choice when it comes to replacement. North American Harley dealers will be selling the approved...
TV boss jailed for crash
25 February 2006
Top TV executive Dafydd Evans has been jailed for three years after he fled the scene of a crash in which a motorcyclist died. Evans was found guilty of causing the death by dangerous driving of...
Ride to Work Day 2006
25 February 2006
Show how popular motorcycling is and encourage more people onto two wheels with Ride 2 Work Day 2006, which will take place on Wednesday July 19. The day is one of the highlights of a week of events...
New MCN out March 1
25 February 2006
Buy MCN on Wednesday this week and you get a free guide to the top 50 British bike events of the year thrown in. That’s on top of all these world-beating exclusives… Dreaming about your next bike?...
Bikers block US protests
25 February 2006
Bikers in the US have formed a group known as the Patriot Guard Riders to drown out protests at military funerals. The group travels to funerals of US service men and women to ensure their respectful...
What?s on: March 1 on
25 February 2006
Midlands BIKE MEETS WEDNESDAY March 1 The Hollybush, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. 01902-341856. BIKE MEETS The Kwaks Owners club, Heart of England Social Club, Meriden, West Midlands. 8pm. www.thekwaksowners.co.uk or 01625-267738 or 07951-471615. BIKE MEETS TUESDAY March 7 The Summerhouse, Albrighton, West Midlands. 01902-372337. BIKE MEETS WEDNESDAY March 8 The Hollybush, Wolverhampton, West...
Bikes on TV: March 1-8
25 February 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, March 1. 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 –...
Catch up on Feb's news
25 February 2006
With the end of the month in sight, here’s your chance to get yourself up to speed with what you may have missed. Below you’ll find links to just some of the need-to-know bike news that’s been...
U.S. bikers aim for Govt
25 February 2006
American motorcyclists now have a new way to vote with the recently established American Biker Party. Currently the platform issues aren’t specifically for bikers, with ideas such as affordable and...
Ducati updates Monster
25 February 2006
Ducati has made its new budget monster available almost a year ahead of schedule. The bike was slated as a 2007 model but will now be available by April this year The Monster 695 retains the classic...
Free insurance on Buells
25 February 2006
The Buell Lightning XB12S and Firebolt XB12R come with free insurance for a year, but only if you buy before March 31, 2006. The deal also includes a £500 trade-in bonus on the Firebolt XB12R, while...