May

Aprilia RSV4 review: 415 miles later...

06 May 2009 by James Keen

At the world launch of the Aprilia RSV4 it was pouring with rain, so MCN road tester Michael Neeves couldn’t push the bike to the limit – until now. Read the updated MCN Aprilia RSV4 bike...

'Sons of Anarchy' hits TV screens May 12

06 May 2009 by James Keen

A dark new drama series about the exploits of a notorious outlaw motorcycle gang will premiere on Bravo May 12 at 10pm. The show, ‘Sons of Anarchy’, follows a motorcycle gang who will do everything in...

How to pass the new bike test

06 May 2009 by paula4u

1st of all I am well chuffed that I passed this morning using the Swansea Test Centre. I shall book part 2 but taking my time over it. I had 3 days intensive course to pass the old test a week before...

Ducati Streetfighter and Aprilia RSV4 hit showrooms

06 May 2009 by Laura Kennerley

The hotly anticipated Ducati Streetfighter and Aprilia RSV4 Factory will be launched in UK dealerships this week. The 155hp Streetfighter will make its debut on Saturday May 9, while the Aprilia will...

Video: Aprilia RSV4 ridden on the road

06 May 2009 by James Keen

The stunning new Aprilia RSV4 superbike is ridden on the road for the first time in a 415-mile trip from the Aprilia factory to Cannes and Monaco. Watch the video to see how it got on – is it as good...

Autocom unveil new range

06 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Motorcycle communications specialists and market leaders Autocom has released a new range for 2009 with both wired and wireless systems. Compare and buy motorcycle products The range has been split...

Win a lesson at the Ron Haslam race school with Hein Gericke

06 May 2009 by MCN

Hein Gericke has launched a competition where anyone who signs up to the company’s all-new deal-based microsite, www.4THERIDE.co.uk, has the chance to win one of 10 amazing motorcycling prize...

Richard Brunstrom set to retire

06 May 2009 by Steve Farrell

Controversial police chief Richard Brunstrom is to retire this summer. A North Wales Police spokesman said: “Chief Constable Richard Brunstrom has announced his intention to retire from North Wales...

Win tickets to see Motörhead headline Bulldog Bash

06 May 2009 by Guy Procter

Britain’s largest and loudest bike party’s just had its volume turned up to eleven: Motörhead will headline the Saturday night of the 6-9 August festival. Enter the competition here The hard rockin’...

Motorcycle courses ready to hit the road

06 May 2009 by Ian Whatsize

Easy riders rejoice – East Berkshire College will soon be offering two courses on how to repair and maintain motorcycles. The courses, which start in September, are either for riders who want to...

One word describes the new test - pathetic!

06 May 2009 by Adrian Wilcock

It comes as no surprise to the majority of bikers that on day one of the ‘new test’ two accidents occur causing injury to one learner. Why is it that in conditions that look pretty awful and wet in the picture was the swerve test even allowed to take place in the first place? More importantly, why does the DSA and government see it fit to teach learners to swerve, when i teach all day long every...

BOS exhausts for 2009 Yamaha R1

06 May 2009 by Rob Hull

BOS exhausts have developed a slip-on set of silencers, which fit directly on the original system on the new Yamaha R1, producing not only a beautiful sound but also liberating extra power and torque...

Kawasaki ZX-10R bolt-ons from R&G

06 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

British legends of protection, R&G Racing have just released details of the full range of accessories to fit the ’08-’09 Kawasaki ZX-10R. Just click on the image to the right to see the full details.

Take me to your leader

06 May 2009 by costheydooo

The Mrs trying out her very first set of bike kit!

New Test - not that bad

06 May 2009 by Lynsey

Following all the hype last week re the new test I made myself sick on my way to the test centre last thursday, I was a complete wreck given I hadnt had the opportunity to practice. When I got there the examiner was very good, he calmed me down and i felt a tad better. I went out into the pad and to my surprise it didnt look anywhere near as daunting as I had thought, looking at the swerve test I...

Tunnel Rip Off

05 May 2009 by Steven Stewart

I read with intrest about your man being charge 95 euro for traveling on the channel tunnel from france. Last Thursday I was charged 103 euro for myself and my bandit plus a good going over by customs. I honestly cant see the justification with this price for half an hours travel.

Weston Bike Night - Bigger and Better for 2009

05 May 2009 by Fatbloke13

Weston Bike Night returns for 2009 bigger and better! Again this year there will be a bike of the night choosen at random throughout the evening. Last years winners included a 50cc Yamaha Jog and a...

Poll: Will Bradley Smith be Britain's next MotoGP champion?

05 May 2009 by James Keen

MCN wants to find out what British bikers think about the issues facing motorcycling today. That’s why from now on we’ll be running weekly polls to gather your opinions on all aspects of biking. ...

Triumph Speed Triple bolt-ons from R&G

05 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

R&G Racing has a range of accessories (including the firm’s famed crash protection) to fit the class leading super naked Triumph Speed Triple. Just click on the image to the right to see the full...

Kawasaki Ninja 250R bolt-ons from R&G

05 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

British bolt-on firm R&G Racing has just released details of a crash protection and accessories to fit the popular Kawasaki Ninja 250R. Just click on the image to the right to see the full details of...

Kawasaki owners track day at Mallory Park

05 May 2009 by James Mostyn

Calling all Kawasaki owners! Focused Events is running a track day for you on Thursday May 21 at Mallory Park in the East Midlands. Not only is this an opportunity to spend the day on track and meet...

Riding Ireland for charity

05 May 2009 by Homer18s

At the end of April six guys from Ballygowan PC set out on a trip around the 4 cardinal points of Ireland to raise funds for Kiwoko Hospital Uganda.

Ducati Streetfighter bolt-ons from R&G

05 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

British legends of protection, R&G Racing have just released details of the full range of accessories to fit the all-new Ducati Streetfighter. Just click on the image to the right to see the full...

New MCN May 6: Aprilia RSV4 on the road!

05 May 2009 by James Keen

The Aprilia RSV4 is put to the test on 415 miles of European tarmac in this week’s MCN, on sale May 6. The trip “proved what an exceptional bike it is. But it also highlighted problems that did not...

Sonic Scrubber: taking the grief out of tricky cleaning

05 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Although primarily a car detailing tool, the makers of the Sonic Scrubber – essentially a massive electronic toothbrush for your bike – claim it has useful motorcycle applications, such as cleaning...

'Jorge Lorenzo: My Story So Far' released this month

05 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Jorge Lorenzo’s long-awaited biography ‘My Story So Far’ is out this month, published by Haynes. Here’s the blurb… ‘Twenty-one may seem a young age to tell your story. In fact, it is. That is why I...

Desmosedici RR sighting

05 May 2009 by Anonymous

When the story broke about Ducati going into manufacture of the GP9 or Desmosedici RR as it’s stamped on the bike, I only ever thought it would be a bike I’d get to see on show stands… A bike so...

Off road on Salisbury Plain

04 May 2009 by boxertwin

A few of the guys from our club splashing around on Salisbury Plain – great fun and will be back there soon no doubt!

Swerve test violates health & safety

04 May 2009 by Anonymous

I am about to take my part 1 Motorcycle test and have been doing some reading about the hazard aviodance at 50km/h. Firstly as a ‘born again biker’ may I say during training I found it difficult and in six attempts did not achieve 50km (47 best). However reading a letter about the DSA accepting no liability for anyone injuring themselves left me perplexed to say the least. Section 3(1) of the...

Christmas run on beezas

03 May 2009 by bigbike1000

Here are me and the lads delivering xmas presents for the hospitals for sick children all on our beezas.

Swerve Test

03 May 2009 by Anonymous

Well yesterday I did my first training for the new part 1 Test. Oh boy, that swerve is most unnerving. I only have a 125 bike and did the little thing have to work its balls off to get to 50 km/h in the distance given, you’d be fine on the bigger bikes but I agree with what has been written here, you are soooooo preoccupied trying to get the speed and the distance between the trap and the cones is...

Aprilia RSV4 review: 415 miles later...

'Sons of Anarchy' hits TV screens May 12

How to pass the new bike test

Ducati Streetfighter and Aprilia RSV4 hit showrooms

Video: Aprilia RSV4 ridden on the road

Autocom unveil new range

Win a lesson at the Ron Haslam race school with Hein Gericke

Richard Brunstrom set to retire

Win tickets to see Motörhead headline Bulldog Bash

Motorcycle courses ready to hit the road

One word describes the new test - pathetic!

BOS exhausts for 2009 Yamaha R1

Kawasaki ZX-10R bolt-ons from R&G

Take me to your leader

New Test - not that bad

Tunnel Rip Off

Weston Bike Night - Bigger and Better for 2009

Poll: Will Bradley Smith be Britain's next MotoGP champion?

Triumph Speed Triple bolt-ons from R&G

Kawasaki Ninja 250R bolt-ons from R&G

Kawasaki owners track day at Mallory Park

Riding Ireland for charity

Ducati Streetfighter bolt-ons from R&G

New MCN May 6: Aprilia RSV4 on the road!

Sonic Scrubber: taking the grief out of tricky cleaning

'Jorge Lorenzo: My Story So Far' released this month

Desmosedici RR sighting

Off road on Salisbury Plain

Swerve test violates health & safety

Christmas run on beezas

Swerve Test

Bank holiday ride

MCN in the Maldives

Kaylans first race weekend

Me and Paul Teutul from OCC

Triumph Daytona 675 SE in stock now