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Alpinestars airbag suit available to buy in 2011!

05 May 2010 by Marc Abbott

Alpinestars have today announced details of their airbag technology, and that it has been in development undercover since 2003. Save cash on motorcycle clothing Currently in use on the track, it...

Toseland is UK’s richest bike racer

05 May 2010 by Charlotte Cousins

Double World Superbike champion James Toseland is worth £10m according to the Sunday Times rich list, and was the only motorcyclist in the newspaper’s Top 100 UK Sports people rich list. He was ranked...

Big reductions on Rukka kit

05 May 2010 by Marc Abbott

Infinity Motorcycles are selling their stock of Rukka Armax Gore-Tex jackets and trousers at a discount of 22%. Save cash on motorcycle clothing The whole suit should cost £1584 but will now set you...

Dakar Rally 2010 on DVD

05 May 2010 by Marc Abbott

Yes it’s got quads, trucks and cars in it, too, but this DVD will be good for anyone with a passing interest in racing, whether that’s on tarmac or sand! Save cash on motorcycle DVDs This DVD...

Skidmarx bodywork for Aprilia Dorsoduro

05 May 2010 by Marc Abbott

British firm Skidmarx has announced details of a new bellypan and hugger for Aprilia’s Dorsoduro. Save cash on motorcycle products The bellypan is made from glass fibre in the UK and is supplied...

Video: Key bikes of the Ducati museum

05 May 2010 by MCN

There are motorcycle museums, and then there’s the Ducati Museum, located in the main Ducati factory at Borgo Pagnale. It’s taken over 25 years to put together, holds the world’s most complete...

Ducati Desmotard concept

05 May 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

This is my design for the Ducati Desmotard, the second model of the new Desmo Mono range.

World exclusive: Suzuki MotoGP bike to lap the Isle of Man TT!

05 May 2010 by Marc Potter

Loris Capirossi’s 225bhp factory 800cc Rizla Suzuki GSV-R will lap the Isle of Man TT mountain course after the Senior race on Friday June 11. Suzuki will top its celebration of 50 years in racing,...

Video: 1975 Triumph Bonneville rebuild

05 May 2010 by Mark Holmes

For the last three months I’ve spent all my spare time getting my 1975 Triumph Bonneville back on the road. Find a Triumph Bonneville for sale Watch the video to see a step-by-step engine...

Recording Darth Vader for TomTom

04 May 2010 by Marc Abbott

This week TomTom have announced that Darth Vader is the new voice of their satnavs. But did you ever wonder how they got Vader in the studio to record his sound clips? All is revealed in this video…

Darth Vadar on your satnav!

04 May 2010 by Marc Abbott

TomTom have today announced that official Star Wars voices are now available for their satnavs. Darth Vadar is available from today (£7.95), C-3PO arrives in June and Yoda in July. Han Solo will be...

Video: 2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 first ride

04 May 2010 by MCN

MCN’s first ride of the revamped Shiver 750 suggests its rivals should be worried – the new v-twin feels sportier than the outgoing model, but is also easier to live with and remains good value. ...

New MCN May5: Biker's guide to the election

04 May 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale May 5, we reveal the party that deserves your biking vote with our guide to the 2010 election. we ride the revamped £6000 Aprilia Shiver 750. 20 years of Triumph:...

Ducati Desmocross concept

03 May 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my concept for a new generation of single cylinder off-road bikes for Ducati!

Biker of the future

01 May 2010 by Anonymous

My name is Noah & I’m enjoying a spin on the bike with my Dad. One day when I’m older hopefully I can ride it myself.

Spend TT week with the jet set

01 May 2010 by Charlotte Cousins

Fancy travelling to TT in style this year aboard a luxury cruiser? Corporate Cruising is offering the chance for six people to travel and stay aboard a luxury cruiser during this year’s TT. Its...

Horrified by the swerve test

29 May 2009 by Anonymous

I am an older female motorcyclist who is returning to motorcycling after a number of years. I attempted to take the new module 1 test on 28th May and failed. I have no issue with the majority of the test and applaud the testing of slow maneuvering and clutch control, but I was horrified at the swerve test. I took this on a 125 which I had to violently accelerate around a curve in order to reach...

Limited edition Assen 2007 Rossi Yamaha model

29 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Grand Prix Legends has got their hands on a select few of the Minichamps 2007 Assen MotoGP Valentino Rossi Yamaha M1 models. The diecast 1:12 model has removable fairings and Minichamps have made just...

Dannisport launch new gloves

29 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Dannisport has launched a range of three new gloves to the market, all with Knox armour and all for under £60. All three are manufactured from aniline cowhide with leather palms. Compare and buy...

Knox launch thigh protection shorts

29 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Knox protection ha just launched an innovative hinged thigh protectors in a pair of light and well-vented shorts that are ideal for road, track and dirt riders. Research into motorcycle accidents...

Infinity catering for ladies

29 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Infinity Motorcycles now has a new Ladies Clothing Department: women motorcyclists now have a dedicated online store for clothing and accessories. Top 5 bikes for women Motivated by the female...

DK Motorcycles Aprilia clothing sale

29 May 2009 by Rob Hull

DK Motorcycles is selling off their current stock of 2008 Aprilia kit at reduced costs. They’ve got hoodies, sweaters, t-shirts , polo shirts and baseball caps all up for grabs at discounted...

Get the Ben Spies look

29 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Yamaha has released an official clothing line for the World Superbike factory team for 2009. The new kit is the same as what team members and riders wear over the course of WSB race weekend’s, so...

DK Motorcycles paddock stand deal

29 May 2009 by Rob Hull

DK Motorcycles currently has a deal on Lintek paddock stands when you buy a set. Individually, the paddock stands retail at £24.95 each. But if you buy a front and a rear stand together, you get the...

Royal Enfield Bullet Scrambler

29 May 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Royal Enfield for the western market, with new chassis and greater dimensions. The first should be this – the Bullet Scrambler 500.

TT 2009 commemoration watch

29 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Isle of Man TT 2009 timing partner, Graham London, has released a limited edition 2009 watch to celebrate the link with the worlds most recognised motorcycle road race. You’ll have to give Graham...

Visorvision box sets from £15

29 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Visorvision, the firm which brought us the MCN award-winning V2 sponge, now has boxed sets of helmet care products from as little as £15. They’ve popped the V2 Sponge, FogTech, Raincoat, V2 Shiner, V2...

Hideout Leathers’ bring and buy sale!

29 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Made-to-measure leathers firm Hideout is having an open day on Saturday June 13, featuring a bring and buy stall, where you can get shot of your surplus kit and stock up on some fresh gear for the...

Top 5 three-quarter litre corner eaters

29 May 2009 by James Keen

Is 750cc the perfect capacity? For many it strikes the perfect balance between the light weight and sharp handling of a 600 and the all out power of a litre bike. Thinking of trading in? Sell your...

What MotoGP savvy can do for your bike

29 May 2009 by John Westlake

Next week’s MCN features one of the best ZX-10Rs ever created. It was made by an ex-MotoGP technician who turned a 2004 bike into a track weapon that’s two seconds a lap faster than a £45,000 Ducati...

Rossi at Mugello: what’s next?

29 May 2009 by Rob Hull

It’s almost a guarantee that reigning MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi is going to wheel out yet another spectacular helmet design for this weekend’s Mugello Grand Prix, but what do you think...

New Motrax GP digital pump

29 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Motrax has just launched a new highly accurate pressure gauge, perfect for the track riders amongst you. The pump has a digital LCD pressure gauge with selectable pressure units with the choice of...

Massive reduction on Dainese kit at P&H Motorcycles

29 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Crawley-based dealer P&H Motorcycles is selling a stack of Dainese riding kit at knock-down prices, including an astonishing £424.99 off the price of a Rizla Suzuki one-piece suit and textile...

My Yamaha R1 is ruined because of Rossi TT ride!

29 May 2009 by John Westlake

MCN editor Marc Potter will be riding with Valentino Rossi when the 8-time world champion does a historic parade lap at the TT next week. Valentino Rossi to ride at TT Naturally Potter wanted to...

MCN's top sports bikes of the year 2009

29 May 2009 by James Keen

In the May 27 issue of MCN the sporty group test winners go head to head to see which sports bike is the best of the best in 2009. Video: Watch the sports bike of the year 2009 video test The...

£100 off Arai helmet at George White

29 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Dealer George White has slashed £100 off the cost of an Arai Viper GT Web helmet. Normally costing £399.99, it can now be yours for £299.99. Compare and buy motorcycle helmets Here’s the helmet’s...