May

ZX-6R board tops 10,000 postings

13 May 2002

THE most popular of our dedicated bike discussion boards has gone through the 10,000 postings barrier. Take a look in Discussion & Chat (see top navigation bar), select BIKES and then go to...

British biking’s big weekend

13 May 2002

It’s the unmissable event of the biking year this weekend. The BMF Show throws open its doors on Saturday May 18 at the East of England Showground, Peterborough and by the time they close on Sunday...

Arai tops the US helmet charts

13 May 2002

For the fourth year running Arai has taken the top slot in a survey of America’s favourite brand of lid. The respected pollsters JD Power surveyed 9,000 US riders and Arai came top in overall fit and...

Lilley promises Daytona Streetfighter

13 May 2002

If you thought the factory’s official streetfighter Speed Triple wasn’t wild enough, then the latest brainchild of Triumph specialist Jack Lilley might just do it for you. For the full story on the...

Your favourite roads

13 May 2002

There are thousands of miles of sweeping roads, glorious views and challenging corners out there – but don’t need to travel the world to find them. It’s all right outside your front door. We asked you...

Ducati squeeze 110bhp from 570cc single!

13 May 2002

Ducati have unveiled plans for an outrageous update to its Supermono programme – a new supercharged single-cylinder 570cc motor that punches out 110bhp. You can read the full story on the Compressore in the latest issue of MCN, out May 8, but here’s the outlines of the project. Called the Compressore it will combine light weight with big power and reliability. That’s what Russell Savory reckons,...

Make a date for the world’s best stunts

13 May 2002

Kevin Carmichael is officially the world’s best stunt rider, and you can find out why this weekend, when he performs as part of the MCN Stunt Roadshow in the Irish Masters Stunt Challenge at Nutts...

Tell us about your touring summer

13 May 2002

The summer holiday season is almost here and many of us are already planning a trip and packing the panniers. If that’s you, why not tell us about your plans and why you chose that destination. It...

Just added: Your best UK roads

13 May 2002

We’ve just added the first of your best of British roads. There’s no clear winner yet, so keep them coming in. We’re trying to find the best biking road in Britain – as voted for by you. Despite the...

Do you own a Spyke Genius jacket?

13 May 2002

Like it, love it or loath it – we’d like to hear your comments for a forthcoming product review in MCN. Send your thoughts to dylan.forbes@emap.com

Motorists and mobiles: your view

06 May 2002

The news that the Government has decided against legislation that would outlaw the use of mobile phones by motorists on the move has sparked a furious debate in our News talk boards. david w reckons...

German firm Aces Triumph

06 May 2002

Two stars of the golden age of British biking have been re-united to make this limited edition Triumph Bonnie Ace Café, but it took a German company to think of it. For the full details on the...

NSR250 bodykit tops off the Rossi look

06 May 2002

There’s loads of Rossi replica gear on the market these days – leathers, lids and boots. But now you can complete the look with a Valentino Rossi body kit for your bike – as long as you own a grey...

Piaggio to fit datatag as standard

06 May 2002

Piaggio taking a lead in the war against bike theft. The Italian company is fitting Datatag kits to all Piaggio, Gilera and Vespa scooters. The system of etched serial numbers and transponders will...

300 riders stop the city

06 May 2002

We’ve added more protest updates and images from the day of protest. Click on the link on the right to read about how Scotland’s riders took to the streets. Central London was brought to a standstill...

Ducatis to get active suspension

06 May 2002

Ducati is working on active suspension for its road and race bikes. The firm’s top race engineers Claudio Domenicali and Filippo Preziosi have applied for a patent on the unique system, and MCN has...

"Making Gatsos more visible will cost lives"

06 May 2002

That’s the claim made by safety expert Paul Pilkington in the latest issue of the influential British Medical Journal. He says that the Government is wrong to make the cameras more visible, and says...

Soap star slips up

06 May 2002

Coronation Street actor Chris Bisson fluffed his lines whilst taking his bike test in Blackpool. Bisson, who plays cabbie Vikram Desai in the popular soap, said: ” All I did was cut from one lane to...

Calling ZZ-R1200 owners

06 May 2002

Are you the proud owner of a new Kawasaki ZZ-R1200? If so, you could take part in our long term test of the bike in MCN. We’re looking for owners keen to share their feedback. If you’d like to join in...

Is rarest-ever Triumph at your local dealer?

06 May 2002

The fire that swept through Triumph’s Hinckley plant has meant that this red Daytona Centennial is one of the rarest machines ever created by the firm. For the full story on this special bike don’t...

Britain’s best biking roads

06 May 2002

Every one of us has a favourite stretch of Tarmac. It might be the one the takes us the long way home from work. Or it might be the one we save for sunny Sunday blasts. We want you to tell us which...

Ride a new Blade with Honda Chiswick

06 May 2002

Honda Chiswick is throwing its doors open to a complete riding weekend. You can join them on May 18-19 for rideouts on the latest bikes, meet the delicious TV-type Vicki Butler-Henderson, blow some...

Rock on the dock with TT party

06 May 2002

If you just can’t wait to get on the Island and get the TT party started this year there’ll be a pre-festival four-day knees-up on the Liverpool docks. There’ll be live music, bike displays,...

Scotland’s day of protest

06 May 2002

Saturday marked a day of action for Scottish bikers. Concerned at similar anti-biker legislation to that faced south of the Border, riders took to the streets to make their feelings known. Gary...

What’s Britain’s most stopped bike?

06 May 2002

Most of us have been pulled over for a chat with the boys in blue at some point in our lives. But we’d like to know which bikes get stopped the most. Is it GSX-R riders? Or perhaps it’s BMW owners?...

Sort your CBR Sport’s suspension

06 May 2002

Honda’s CBR600 Sport has a better engine than chassis – if you stick to the standard fork and shock adjustment settings. It isn’t until you spend a day dialling in your suspension that a good bike...

Matchless on the Grand Prix trail

06 May 2002

Matchless, one of the most famous names in British motorcycling, has been sold and could be heading for a dramatic comeback – in Grand Prix. For the full story on the Matchless deal, don’t miss the...

Tell us about your weekend

06 May 2002

A lot of people had a lot of good weather at the weekend. Did you enjoy it by joining the protest in London, did you make it to Oulton Park for British Superbike racing, or did you just go out and...

Harley bash faces axe

06 May 2002

Celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of Harley-Davidson are under threat following the gang killings that hit last month’s River Run rally in Nevada. Officials in Old Bridge, New Jersey, are...

Aprilia Tuono first ride

06 May 2002

MCN has been lucky enough to get the inside line on what the new Aprilia Tuono is like to ride – ahead of its official launch. For the full story on the new Tuono and what it’s like to ride you can...

‘Rocketman’ targets 322mph

06 May 2002

It’s been a long, long time but Richard ” Rocketman ” Brown is set to bring the motorcycle speed record back to Britain. The record, set by American Dave Campos, of 322mph has stood for 12 years but...

Couriers bottom of the love list

06 May 2002

Sorry lades, but if you’re an unattached courier and you’re looking for Miss Right, you might want to consider a change of career. Website www.fish4jobs.com surveyed 500 women to find the most and...

Congratulations, you’re part of a winning team

06 May 2002

motorcyclenews.com has been highly commended in the prestigious PPA awards. We received a certificate of commendation in the Interactive Consumer Magazine of the Year category, and, since interaction is what it’s all about, we’ve got you to thank for our success. So pat yourselves on the back and raise a glass (but, no, we ain’t paying, sorry). The PPA awards are the UK’s biggest magazine awards...

ZX-6R board tops 10,000 postings

British biking’s big weekend

Arai tops the US helmet charts

Lilley promises Daytona Streetfighter

Your favourite roads

Ducati squeeze 110bhp from 570cc single!

Make a date for the world’s best stunts

Tell us about your touring summer

Just added: Your best UK roads

Do you own a Spyke Genius jacket?

Motorists and mobiles: your view

German firm Aces Triumph

NSR250 bodykit tops off the Rossi look

Piaggio to fit datatag as standard

300 riders stop the city

Ducatis to get active suspension

"Making Gatsos more visible will cost lives"

Soap star slips up

Calling ZZ-R1200 owners

Is rarest-ever Triumph at your local dealer?

Britain’s best biking roads

Ride a new Blade with Honda Chiswick

Rock on the dock with TT party

Scotland’s day of protest

What’s Britain’s most stopped bike?

Sort your CBR Sport’s suspension

Matchless on the Grand Prix trail

Tell us about your weekend

Harley bash faces axe

Aprilia Tuono first ride

‘Rocketman’ targets 322mph

Couriers bottom of the love list

Congratulations, you’re part of a winning team

Britain’s potholes "getting worse"

Triumph’s TT600R spied

Scottish protest details