October

2011 Honda CBR250R first pictures

2011 Honda CBR250R first pictures

Honda’s new CBR250R will go head-to-head with the Kawasaki Ninja 250R in 2011, these pictures released today reveal. The all-new single cylinder CBR250R makes 26bhp from the new liquid-cooled,...

Harleys trail last in CHiPs-style tests

Harleys trail last in CHiPs-style tests

American police seem to be finally getting wise to the performance limitations of its traditional favourite patrol bike – the Harley-Davidson. Michigan police recently carried out tests of four...

Destination dealer: George White

Destination dealer: George White

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Don’t stand back, because the blue touch-paper will be lit on George White’s annual Explosive Sale on Saturday 30 October. And if you’re after a bargain, this year’s is all set...

World’s first Honda Silverwing trike

World’s first Honda Silverwing trike

Is this spaceage-looking contraption the world’s only superscoot-trike? Built at a cost of £12,000, it’s based on Honda’s 600cc Silverwing superscooter and was converted for a disabled rider by...

Bikes on TV: October 27 - November 2

Bikes on TV: October 27 - November 2

KEY TO CHANNELS:   DRT – Discovery Real Time  SHED – Discovery Shed DSC – Discovery Channel  DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD)  MOT – Motors...

The end of home servicing?

The end of home servicing?

Home servicing and modifications will be prevented and anti-lock brakes made compulsory under drastic new proposals from Brussels. A raft of measures aimed preventing modifications will include...

British bike documentary NOT coming to UK

British bike documentary NOT coming to UK

A documentary series about the history of the British motorcycling scene is not currently scheduled for UK TV, MCN has learned. “Café Racer”, currently broadcast in the US on HD Theater, tells the...

Service with a smile

Service with a smile

Suzuki GSX-R1000 owner Linden Taylor took his bike for a routine service at his local dealer and ended up winning a day on track with three times British Superbike Champion John Reynolds. Taylor of...

Work for MCN: Senior web producer

Work for MCN: Senior web producer

The world’s biggest motorcycling website is looking for a senior web producer to join MCN and help run www.motorcyclenews.com Our website is fast-approaching a million unique users a month and you’ll...

Yamaha XTZ250 Tenere photo gallery

Yamaha XTZ250 Tenere photo gallery

These first pictures have emerged for the new-for-2011 Yamaha XTZ250 Tenere, a new mini-adventure bike going on sale in Brazil, and the Fazer 250 The baby on/off road machine makes only a fifth of the...

World first ride: 2011 Aprilia RSV4 SE 'seriously impressive'

World first ride: 2011 Aprilia RSV4 SE 'seriously impressive'

MCN Senior Road Tester, Michael Neeves, is currently at Jerez in Spain riding Aprilia’s new £16,999 RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition. Only 350 machines will be made with 50 making their way into the...

New MCN October 27: Triumph Tiger 800 tested

New MCN October 27: Triumph Tiger 800 tested

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale October 27, we have an exclusive world first test on the new 2011 Triumph Tiger 800. Plus, we have details on the new Aprilia RSV4 Tuono, with spy shots! Also in...

Spending review warning

Spending review warning

Motorcycle safety could suffer due to Chancellor George Osborne’s spending cuts, the British Motorcyclists Federation has warned. Local authorities are likely to reduce spending on road maintenance,...

Brough sells for record £286,000

Brough sells for record £286,000

A vintage Brough Superior has smashed the world record auction price for its type by selling for £286,000 at the weekend – a massive £120,000 more than the previous record set in 2008. The coveted...

New Spidi winter kit

New Spidi winter kit

The highlight of Spidi’s range for 2011 is a number of new jackets. It’s too early for prices yet, but here’s the pick of what’s new from the Italian firm… Save £££s on motorcycle clothing More...

New off-road Lorenzo replica

New off-road Lorenzo replica

Our pick of the new paintjobs from Italian helmet firm X-Lite has to be this new Jorge Lorenzo replica on the firm’s X-501 off-road lid. Save cash on motorcycle helmets It will cost £299.99, and...

New X-Lite adventure lid

New X-Lite adventure lid

X-Lite have revealed three new helmets for 2011, with a new adventure-style lid and two open/full-face options. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets They’re all compatible with parent company Nolan’s...

New Keis heated kit range

New Keis heated kit range

There’s a new range of heated undergarments from Keis this winter. Made from light weight stretch material, the inner gloves (£49.99) are claimed to be thin enough to wear under motorcycle gloves...

The perfect 40th birthday!

The perfect 40th birthday!

Carl Wort on his 40th Birthday, trail riding in the Welsh mountains with some mates.

Brussels threat to trailies

Brussels threat to trailies

Dual purpose bikes could disappear from the market due to new type approval rules from Brussels, the Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations has warned. The European Commission has refused...

Harley SuperLow group test

Harley SuperLow group test

Harley-Davidson’s new SuperLow sets its stall out as being one of the lowest seated bikes around – but does that make it the ideal novice/female-friendly big bike? To find out, we’ve pitted the new...

Video: Givi's new tankbag system explained

Video: Givi's new tankbag system explained

Givi’s new Easy Lock tankbag system is claimed to be much more effective than traditional magnetic tankbags.  This video explains how to secure and use the fuel cap-mounted fittings.

2011 Speed Triple: Your questions answered

2011 Speed Triple: Your questions answered

Simon Warburton, 45, is Product Manager for Triumph Motorcycles. Every new model idea, prototype testing report and final specification for all Triumph machines lands on his desk. For these reasons he...

BBC MotoGP coverage goes HD for last two rounds

BBC MotoGP coverage goes HD for last two rounds

The BBC MotoGP coverage from the final two round of the season at Estoril and Valencia will be broadcast in high definition as a trial on BBC HD. The MotoGP races will be a part of a long list of...

Commuter and learner legal machine winter offers

Commuter and learner legal machine winter offers

Cagiva’s legendary learner-legal sports Mito 125cc SP525 is just one of a range of machines available with zero per-cent finance or free-third party insurance until 31 December 2010.  Find a...

2011 Triumph Daytona 675R official pictures

2011 Triumph Daytona 675R official pictures

These are the first official pictures of the Triumph Daytona 675R – a new high-spec version of Triumph’s award winning supersport bike. Find a Triumph Daytona 675 for sale The Daytona 675R is the...

2011 Triumph Speed Triple - full review

2011 Triumph Speed Triple - full review

The 2011 Triumph Speed Triple has been ridden and rated by MCN – you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section.                                      Read the 2011 Speed...

New winter cleaning kit from Sdoc100

New winter cleaning kit from Sdoc100

SDoc100 have compiled a winter cleaning kit that seems to contain everything required to care for your bike through the winter.  Perhaps the most important component of the kit is SDoc100’s Total Gel...

New Vicma heated grips

New Vicma heated grips

The relay-protected, three-position switch control on these heated grips is designed to be handlebar mounted, easy to use with gloves and has two temperature settings. A red light indicates that the...

2011 Triumph Tiger 800 and 800 XC gallery

2011 Triumph Tiger 800 and 800 XC gallery

Finally, the last bits of the cat are out of the bag. After months of leaks, spy shots, and glimpses, the complete new Triumph Tiger 800 can now be fully revealed. This is the full set of official...

Kiddimoto's new Xmas lids for kids

Kiddimoto's new Xmas lids for kids

Treat your kids with one of the lovely Kiddimoto ‘Heroes’ helmets. These stylish lids are based upon the helmet designs of Joey Dunlop, Kevin Schwantz, Mike Hailwood and Barry Sheene. The ABS hard...

New Arai costs just £24.99!

New Arai costs just £24.99!

This ceramic Arai money box (yes, sorry to disappoint if you thought this was going to be a real helmet for £25) is based on an Arai RX-7 GP and features a glossy Flag of St George paint scheme,...

Nitro's new pump-action helmet

Nitro's new pump-action helmet

British brand Nitro is the latest to release a helmet with an air pump. The new N-PSi Pump Helmet contains what the firm calls “air pressure assisted helmet fitting technology” which allows the rider...

2010 Ulster GP now on DVD

2010 Ulster GP now on DVD

You can now re-live the best of the action from the world’s fastest road race – the 2010 Ulster Grand Prix. This year’s final Superbike race is the standout event, with Bruce Anstey fighting from...

Charity riders relive the Great Escape

Charity riders relive the Great Escape

A group of charity riders are heading to Poland and back to pay tribute to their favourite war film, and the men whose lives inspired it. Dubbed the “Great Escape 2”, the two-week ride will start on 4...

Red Arrows LEJOG pictures

Red Arrows LEJOG pictures

The Red Arrows have released these pictures of their Land’s End to John O’Groats charity run, which they completed earlier this month. Red Arrow’s spokesman Mike Ling said: “The journey was an amazing...