May

Tell us about your BMF bargains

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Are you braving the trip to Peterborough this weekend to fill up your panniers with cheap kit and Stella? MCN wants to hear from anyone who’s at or who’s been to this weekend’s BMF Show and snapped up...

Half-price sale on cool clobber

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Australian heroes of street track, Deus, are having a sale on some of their decidedly cool (yet often a bit pricey) casual clothes. Check out the website here...

Women on bikes. What’s not to like?

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

This July sees the publication of a new 272-page hardback from American author Cris Sommer Simmons, entitled ‘The American Motorcycling Girls 1900-1950. In the publishers’ own words, it’s “A fabulous,...

Eeasy-to-use Abus ‘Detecto’ alarms

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

As smart as they are strong, the Abus Detecto 7000 RS range sets a new standard for motorcycle brake disc locks thanks to extreme ease of use mated with sophisticated design. Unique for motorcycle...

Official North-West 200 merchandise

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

If you miss out on the chance to buy one at event this weekend, or you want to make everyone else think you braved the elements to make it up to Portrush this year, then you can buy NW200 merchandise...

Harley kit for boys and girls

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Here’s a selection of Harley’s riding kit for this summer. The two images here show the firm’s male and female highlights. Other categories of clothing include “Vintage vixen”, “Lazy days” and...

Ohlins launch ultra limited MotoGP replica shock

15 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Öhlins Racing has released a limited run of just 100 MotoGP replica shocks for the road. The firm wants to celebrate its long lasting commitment in the MotoGP with a very exclusive Replica of the...

Win a Rossi replica helmet with Buell

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

To celebrate the start of the 2009 MotoGP Championship, the Buell Performance Academy is giving visitors to www.buellperformanceacademy.co.uk the opportunity to win the all-new Buell GP Tech Full Face...

Tagged for dropping sweets

15 May 2009 by Steve Farrell

A motorcyclist has told how he was electronically tagged for four months and given a 36-hour community order – for dropping mint imperials while riding. Thomas Payne, 19, must be at home from 8pm...

Greater threat of prisoner escape after police motorcycles axed

15 May 2009 by Steve Farrell

High security police operations including moving maximum risk prisoners will be hampered because the motorcycle fleet has been axed, according to rank and file officers. Moving category A prisoners...

Top 5 commuters under £2k

15 May 2009 by James Keen

If you’re after a bargain run-around or workhorse, look no further. Here’s 5 of the best commuters for under £2k, as rated by MCN readers in the MCN Biking Britain survey. Thinking of trading in?...

Kawasaki launches used approved scheme backed by manufacturer warranty

15 May 2009 by Guy Procter

Kawasaki has launched what it says is an industry-leading used-approved scheme which gives used bikes the same level of warranty as new. Bikes offered as ‘Kawasaki Select – Used & Approved’ are...

BMW S1000RR takes to North West 200 course

15 May 2009 by Andy Downes

BMW’s S1000RR superbike has taken to the roads on the North West 200 course – the first time the road bike has made an appearance in the UK. BMW’s new superbike had a police escort for the outing and...

Motoczysz TTXGP racer on the dyno: it's real! It sounds alright!

15 May 2009 by Guy Procter

Sceptics who feared MotoCzysz might not be able to deliver its electric TTXGP racer in time for the race behold: it’s the E1PC testing on the dyno. And what a lovely sight and sound the couple...

BMW mark half-millionth GS with special edition R1200

15 May 2009 by Guy Procter

BMW has made an incredible 500,000 GS-badged motorcycles since the original R80G/S in 1980. To celebrate it’s launching a special edition of the R1200GS featuring a suite of tasty extras at a bargain...

MCN in Bahrain

14 May 2009 by Allan smith

Picture of me and my wife Chris in Bahrain with our MCN, both riders!

MCN in Pisa

14 May 2009 by Preacherman

My leaning son Russell at the Tower of Pisa (did I get that right?) on our annual big run. Paul Burgoyne

Suzuki Katana 1000

14 May 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Suzuki’s answer to the new streetfighters will be very very cutting edge! (get it?) Based on the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9, the SuperKatana would be the fastest naked on the market.

Free Yamaha bike health check

14 May 2009 by James Keen

Yamaha are offering a free 30-minute bike health check until June 3 at participating dealerships. Click here to download the free voucher The Yamaha Vehicle Health Check (YVHC) campaign aims to...

Six months’ jail for being a biker

14 May 2009 by Steve Farrell

A driver has walked free for speeding at over 120mph with a child passenger – after a biker was jailed for doing the same. Months after the media furore over biker Robert Bennett speeding at 122mph...

What's the punishment for killing a biker?

14 May 2009 by eatcs01

What would you expect the punishment to be for causing “Death by careless driving”? Well, as long as you “only” kill a biker, then you may be surprised. “Killick, 25, was disqualified from driving for 12 months and given a 12-month community order during which he will have to complete 150 hours of unpaid work.” So if you want to kill someone, do not shoot them. Do not hire a hitman. Just befriend...

Airbag suit; What do you want to know?

14 May 2009 by Rob Hull

With airbag technology looking set to be one of the biggest road-bound motorcycling developments for the future, MCN wants to know what you think and what you might want to know. Video: Dainese airbag suit for 2010 We’ll be speaking exclusively to the brains behind Dainese’s highly technical D-Air technology and want to know what questions are on your mind? What are your biggest concerns with...

World exclusive: MCN to ride with Rossi at the Isle of Man TT

14 May 2009 by MCN

MCN will be riding with Valentino Rossi on his parade lap at the Isle of Man TT, we can exclusively reveal. MCN editor Marc Potter will be the only journalist in the world to ride alongside the...

LeoVince release three options for Suzuki Gladius

14 May 2009 by Rob Hull

LeoVince exhausts has taken time out of their busy racing development and released three stunning different exhaust options for the slightly new-for-2009 Suzuki Gladius. All of these ‘SBK’ exhausts...

Stripper Juice Motorcycle Cleaner and Polish

14 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Possibly the greatest name we’ve seen yet for a cleaning product, Stripper Juice, is apparently selling big in the US at the moment. Founded in 2008 by Eric “Otis” Ward, Stripper Juice Motorcycle...

First ride: Triumph Thunderbird

14 May 2009 by Phil West

Phil West is on the world launch of the Triumph Thunderbird in Barcelona, Spain and these are his first impressions. Video: Triumph Thunderbird launch ‘Triumph are heading into the big time with...

Keeping the seat warm

13 May 2009 by dauncey

Young morgan dauncey keeping his dads seat warm in jerez, 2008.

BMW S1000RR spotted at NW200

12 May 2009 by Andy Downes

An eagle-eyed www.motorcyclenews.com user has spotted a BMW S1000RR road bike inside the BMW display area as they were setting up for this weekend’s North West 200 race. The arrival of the bike just a...

Thousands of you out on the streets!

12 May 2009 by ojosef

A video which was shown live on ITV News at last nights demonstration against motorcycle parking taxes. Notice Cllr Danny Chalkley’s slip ups! Oh and his hint that he will be reducing the “levy” those are his words.. definition of levy is tax no? Reducing the tax to £1 per day. T his is not what we want, we want FULL SCRAPPING OF ANY PARKING TAX FOR MOTORCYCLES AND BETTER PROVISION OF PARKING FOR...

Tell us about your BMF bargains

Half-price sale on cool clobber

Women on bikes. What’s not to like?

Eeasy-to-use Abus ‘Detecto’ alarms

Official North-West 200 merchandise

Harley kit for boys and girls

Ohlins launch ultra limited MotoGP replica shock

Win a Rossi replica helmet with Buell

Tagged for dropping sweets

Greater threat of prisoner escape after police motorcycles axed

Top 5 commuters under £2k

Kawasaki launches used approved scheme backed by manufacturer warranty

BMW S1000RR takes to North West 200 course

Motoczysz TTXGP racer on the dyno: it's real! It sounds alright!

BMW mark half-millionth GS with special edition R1200

MCN in Bahrain

MCN in Pisa

Suzuki Katana 1000

Free Yamaha bike health check

Six months’ jail for being a biker

What's the punishment for killing a biker?

Airbag suit; What do you want to know?

World exclusive: MCN to ride with Rossi at the Isle of Man TT

LeoVince release three options for Suzuki Gladius

Stripper Juice Motorcycle Cleaner and Polish

First ride: Triumph Thunderbird

Keeping the seat warm

BMW S1000RR spotted at NW200

Thousands of you out on the streets!

New MCN May 13: BMW S1000RR launch special

Steve McQueen bike sells for more than £55,000

New, longer Terminator Salvation trailer reveals more bikes

New anti-fog visor insert changes colour!

Reborn bike firm JAP asks MCN readers: “Name our bike”

Triumph Thunderbirds spotted in Barcelona

Our grandson and MCN