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Staff bikes: Honda VFR800X Crossrunner - It's time to retyre

05 October 2011 by Phil West

Time for a change. The turning of three-thousand-odd miles has seen both the fading of Crossrunner’s OE Pirelli Scorpions’ ability and my faith in them. Don’t get me wrong: the Scorps aren’t a bad...

Staff bikes: KTM 990 SMT ABS - Retuned to perfection

05 October 2011 by Trevor Franklin

Although the KTM 990 SM-T looks the same black and white bike I’d left at BSD Performance for a dyno run and fuelling check, the bike I got back now runs like a completely different machine. The KTM’s...

New titanium colour for 2012 Ducati Multistrada

05 October 2011 by Dan Aspel

The 2012 Ducati Multistrada will be available in a new “race titanium matte” colour scheme and carry an upgraded seat for next year’s riding season. The new colour option will include a “racing black”...

Brussels demo over EU plans

05 October 2011 by Steve Farrell

MCN is taking the fight over the meddling EU to Brussels with a demonstration rally. We’re staging a protest ride to European Parliament to coincide with a vote on restrictive new measures for...

What Bike? Adventure bike special free with MCN

05 October 2011 by MCN

What Bike? Adventure bike special is free with this week’s MCN (5 October), on sale now. The 46-page magazine is packed with great value Adventure bike used buys from £1850 to £13,000, with the pick...

The Big Blade Sale now on!

05 October 2011 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Not only does the beginning of October see some fantastic biking weather, but also the start of The Big Blade Sale. Now with eleven new and used bike showrooms throughout the...

Editor's picks: Triumph 675R

04 October 2011 by MCN

Having seen the beautiful Triumph 675R having its Ohlins suspension tweaked in our suspension set-up video we were inspired to find the pick of the 675Rs at mcnbikesforsale.com. Triumph has labeled...

Bikes on TV: October 5-11

04 October 2011 by Alison Silcox

DRT – Discovery Real Time DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT – Motors TV CH4 – Channel 4 CH5 – Channel...

Nurburgring – bikers beware

04 October 2011 by Michael Neeves

Roadworks and no warning signs caused an eight-car pile-up at the Nurburgring on Sunday, on one of the busiest days of the year. Luckily no motorcycles were involved, but the incident should remind...

Video: Öhlins suspension set-up guide

04 October 2011 by MCN

This guide to basic suspension set-up shows that adjusting suspension is much simpler than you might imagine. Using a Triumph 675R equipped with the latest Öhlins suspension we show you how to set up...

New MCN October 5 - The bike that Guy built

04 October 2011 by MCN

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale October 5, TT hero Guy Martin reveals his crazy 500bhp turbocharged Suzuki GSX-R. Plus, we test the new Ducati 848 Streetfighter in a world first ride, compare the...

Editor's picks - Victory Vegas

03 October 2011 by MCN

With details of Victory’s new High-Ball bobber being released, we delved into the selection of motorcycles for sale at mcnbikesforsale.com to find the pick of the pre-owned Victorys on offer. With the...

Win dinner with Simoncelli!

03 October 2011 by Marc Abbott

A meal with MotoGP bad-boy Marco Simoncelli at the Valencia GP is just one of the amazing experiences you can bid for in a charity auction to raise funds for the CJ Riders Fund being held at the last...

First Triumph Tiger 800 Supermoto

03 October 2011 by MCN

Straight bars, 17in wheels, upside down forks, fox-eye headlights and an 800cc inline triple – could this be a secret, pre-production Triumph Street Triple 800? We wish. In fact this isn’t a big-bore...

Harley-Davidson Softail fitted with Akrapovič Open Line exhaust system

03 October 2011 by MCN

MCN was granted an exclusive, world-first look at Akrapovič’s new Open Line range of custom exhausts and tested the Open System on a Harley-Davidson Softail. Uniquely the Open System uses a real...

Horex delays launch of 200bhp blown V6

03 October 2011 by MCN

German firm Horex is holding back the 200bhp supercharged version of its V6 roadster because of component supply problems and will launch the standard version first next spring. Horex planned to...

New Victory High-Ball revealed

03 October 2011 by Andy Downes

American firm Victory has released details of the 2012 range of bikes with the stripped down High-Ball bobber, an all-new model for the UK, leading a host of other changes including ABS across many...

Bike-mad Chelsea manager dreams of Dakar

03 October 2011 by Phil West

Chelsea football manager Andre Villas-Boas owns five motorbikes and dreams of one day competing in the notorious Dakar Rally, it has been revealed. The highly-rated Portugeuse coach, whose day job...

The last of the summer

03 October 2011 by Chris Slaven

Me and my son making the most of the last of the summer on our ride out to Devil’s Bridge on October 1. Thats my son’s Hornet hiding my Triumph.

Buildbase BMW on top at Darley Moor

02 October 2011 by Simon Bell

Buildbase BMW star’s Richard Cooper and Barry Burrell took top honours by a country mile at Darley Moor, Derbyshire in the annual “Stars At Darley” event.

2011 Kawasaki Z1000SX first ride: "The bike still has a fun factor"

31 October 2010 by MCN

MCN Road Tester, Adam Child has just had his first ride of Kawasaki’s new 2011 Z1000SX at it’s world launch in Spain, here’s what he has to say: “Kawasaki’s new sports tourer is based loosely on the...

Ride away on a GSX-R750 for £1

29 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

You can now pick up a new GSX-R750 with just a £1 deposit. The promotion, which runs until the end of December, is part of the Gixxer’s 25th anniversary celebrations and comes with a typical APR of...

2011 Husqvarnas now in dealers

29 October 2010 by Joe Shearer

The new TE449, TE511 and TC449 Husqvarnas will be in dealers from this weekend. The 449s are the first Husqvarnas to use BMW’s G450X engine. The TEs are enduros, the TC a motocross version. All three...

Best of bikemart: Modern classics up for grabs this week

29 October 2010 by Phil West

We’ve been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 10,000 motorcycles for sale. Read more modern classics news and features Here’s just a few of the...

How Revit test their winter kit

29 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new video from Revit shows (or purports to show) how the firm goes about testing its winter kit. True or not, it’s quite entertaining.

2011 BMW G650GS: the return of the F650GS

29 October 2010 by Chris Newbigging

BMW is adding the G650GS to its range for 2011 – an entry level single-cylinder adventure bike filling the hole left by the old F650GS. The new G650GS is powered by the BMW-built liquid-cooled 650...

Signed Rossi helmet up for grabs

29 October 2010 by Joe Shearer

A replica helmet autographed by Valentino Rossi along with genuine, ex-James Toseland BKS race leathers are being auctioned off by Yamaha to help Riders for Health. Running until February 2011, a...

My Rossi tattoo

28 October 2010 by Eric

Always wanted this and finally got it!

Video: Honda CBR250R in detail

28 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

Honda has released the following video of its new CBR250R. 2011 Honda CBR250R first pictures The single 249cc cylinder will apparently make 26bhp and 17lb/ft of torque, while the bike itself will...

Skidmarx accessories for BMW F800R

28 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

British bodywork firm Skidmarx have introduced a screen, rear hugger and bellypan for the BMW F800R. Related: BMW F800R review on MCN The screen is made from 3mm acrylic and bolts directly onto the...

Affordable new Buffalo luggage

28 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

Buffalo’s range of sporty luggage has just hit the dealers. It looks sturdy and none of it’s going to break the bank. Save cash on motorcycle luggage This £79.99 touring tankbag boasts a whopping...

2011 classic Triumph calendar

28 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

This calendar from Ace Classics features many gorgeous pre-unit Triumphs. What other reason do you need to buy one? It costs £10, plus postage and packing. More info: www.aceclassics.co.uk

Cathing up

27 October 2010 by Dave Chamberlain

Our four month old son Leo catches up on the races he missed in the WSB season review!

Two new Rossi replicas!

27 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

You wait most of the year for a new Valentino Rossi replica, and then two come along at once. This year’s Misano GP special design, ‘Wake Up’ will be in shops in December, while the Laguna Seca...

BMW seeks bike-mad marketing student

27 October 2010 by James Keen

BMW Motorrad has a vacancy for an undergraduate placement to start in July 2011. Read BMW bike reviews In their own words: “We’re looking for someone to join our knowledgeable and successful...