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ZX-10R's go to the desert

27 October 2008 by Craig Wilson

ZX-10R's go to the desert

This October my friend Mark and I rode our Kawasaki ZX-10R’s to the foot of the dunes of the Sahara Desert. Starting from our base near Almeria we completed a 2000 mile round trip of Morocco, taking...

Racer jackets to feature custard-like body armour

27 October 2008 by Michael Carroll

Racer jackets to feature custard-like body armour

The first motorcycle jackets featuring custard-like body armour will be unveiled at the EICMA show in Milan next week. Kit maker Racer is using the soft armour in its new range of jackets to make them...

The clip speed camera bosses and the BBC wouldn’t allow us to see

27 October 2008 by Steve Farrell

Video said to show speed cameras causing crashes has been obtained by MCN after the BBC and camera bosses refused to supply it. Two clips show cars crashing due to sudden braking as drivers realise they are being targeted by a speed camera. The BBC reporter says of one: “He jams on his brakes when he sees the speed truck, smacks into the barrier and amazingly slides in between those two cars...

Date set for London bus lane access

27 October 2008 by Steve Farrell

Date set for London bus lane access

Motorcyclists will be allowed in the capital’s bus lanes from January 5, London Mayor Boris Johnson has said.  The move will start as an 18-month trial, after which a decision will be made on whether...

Thieving bearstard

26 October 2008 by neil bayley

Thieving bearstard

Just as police in manchester said motorbike thefts were down, along comes this thieving bear faced cheeky bearstard. Anyone with information should contact the police and ask for PC goldilocks.

Parking charges protest video: part 1

26 October 2008 by Freeparkingwarrior

Video of protest bringing london traffic to a halt at Marble Arch against westminster council parking charges for motorcycles. Part 1!

What's all the fuss about Jeremy Clarkson?

25 October 2008 by Martyn Forshaw

what is all the fuss about Jeremy Clarkson, the man makes a good living out of being semi-contentious. He is a hopeless clumsy berk which is why he would never make a biker. Riding a bike takes properly takes skill and coordination which he clearly doesn’t have. I thought his article was quite funny, nothing original, he’s done it all before and that is all there is to him.

Sidi reveals Andrew Pitt limited edition Vortice boots

24 October 2008 by Michael Carroll

Sidi reveals Andrew Pitt limited edition Vortice boots

World Supersport champion Andrew Pitt will wear a special-edition pair of Sidi’s Vortice boots in the final round of the championship at Portimao on November 2. Video: Portimao Parkalgar circuit...

Trail riding in Spain with MCN

24 October 2008 by David York

Trail riding in Spain with MCN

We’ve just back from a fantastic weekend trail riding Trabuco in Spain with Andalucian Trail Tours. Here are a few photos from the group that varied from the harder than nails first timer Zoe to three...

Video: 2009 Yamaha XVS950 Midnight Star first ride

24 October 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Adam Child

MCN Man Adam Child headed out to Georgia, US, to get us this video of the first ride on the new XVS 950 Midnight Star from Yamaha. Check out the video below to see the bike in action and hear what Chad thinks of the new lightweight cruiser.

Friday funny: World's longest motorcycle record broken

24 October 2008 by Liam Marsden

Friday funny: World's longest motorcycle record broken

Self-confessed nutcase Colin Furze – who has previously built his own DIY wall of death – has unveiled his latest project… a motorcycle longer than a double decker bus. 29 year-old Furze built the...

Rhinotire - puncture-less tyres

24 October 2008 by wild_stuart

Rhinotire (American spelling) – is a gel compound sprayed inside the tyre to aid punctures and flats. Check out their video at: www.rhinotire.com A blade is subjected to a road of nails, and then they even stick a series of screws in with a cordless drill. Awesome!

MCN on tour in the Falklands

23 October 2008 by Kate O'Neill

MCN on tour in the Falklands

I thought it was about time that you received a photo from the other side of the world. Here is my friend Ashley Allan (on the left) and I enjoying a couple of out of date copies (the post takes ages...

Video: Buell 1125CR first look

23 October 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Trevor Franklin

Buell has launched the new 1125CR, a naked version of its 1125R sports bike and MCN man Trevor Franklin was there to take a look. Check out the video below to see the bike and hear what Trev thinks.

Honda aims to make car-motorcycle collisions a thing of the past

23 October 2008 by Liam Marsden

Honda aims to make car-motorcycle collisions a thing of the past

Honda has unveiled a new vehicle to vehicle communication system which it hopes could put an end to motorcycle and car collisions. The ‘Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication’ system works using wireless...

Video funny: Breaking in new leathers, racer style

23 October 2008 by Rob Hull

Ever wanted to know the best way to break in a new set of motorcycle leathers? Eugene Laverty, Jonathan Rea and Scott Redding may just have the answer…basketball. Check out the video to find out more.

MV Agusta Bestiale on sale now

23 October 2008 by Chris Newbigging

MV Agusta Bestiale on sale now

French designer Yacouba Galle’s Bestiale body kit to transform any MV Agusta Brutale is now on sale for £5000. The bike was revealed as a concept at the 2007 Paris show, and Galle has since refined...

Celebrating 50 years of motorcycling

22 October 2008 by John Yarham

Celebrating 50 years of motorcycling

To celebrate my 50th year of motorcycling we decided to cross the Alps and visit Italy and Switzerland. My wife and I decided that as it was my 66th birthday this year we should celebrate it by...

GATSO operating illegaly

22 October 2008 by Anonymous

I am being prosecuted for speeding after the alleged offence was captured on a GATSO. They say I was doing 38 in a 30 and I denied it. I am defending myself and you can follow the story on PePiPoo.com. I am now in the final stages of the court procedure and I have received confirmation that the prosecution accepts that the GATSOMETER in the Ditchling Road, Brighton has been operating outside its...

Clarkson on moped

22 October 2008 by satzoomer

just read the story in this weeks MCN regarding Clarkson… I presume as he comes across so anti bikes, that he hasnt got a full licence? Should this be the case, shouldnt he be riding with a forward facing L plate?

First Buell 1125CRs shipping to UK

22 October 2008 by Michael Carroll

First Buell 1125CRs shipping to UK

Buell has confirmed the first 1125CRs are filtering their way through to UK dealers for test rides and that all dealers will have a demonstrator by the end of November. Buell 1125CR first ride The...

Crook tries to cash-in on Craig Jones tragedy

22 October 2008 by Steve Farrell

Crook tries to cash-in on Craig Jones tragedy

A swindler has demanded cash from racer Craig Jones’ mum for a helmet stolen from her dead son. When Yvonne Jones refused to pay, the swindler told the grieving mum: ‘Craig is better off dead than...

CSC release clear wheels for sports bikes

22 October 2008 by Michael Carroll

CSC release clear wheels for sports bikes

Custom Sportbike Concepts (CSC) in the US has just released these ‘clearwheels’ for those of you looking to ditch your motorcycles standard wheels and give your bike some bling. Shop for motorcycle...

New MCN October 22: Norton reveals plans to build four new road bikes

22 October 2008 by Liam Marsden

New MCN October 22: Norton reveals plans to build four new road bikes

In this week’s issue of Motorcycle News we interview the new owner of Norton Motorcycles as he reveals his plans to build four new road-legal Norton motorcycles and to race Nortons in the new MotoGP...

Vemar release Dovizioso and De Angelis replicas

22 October 2008 by Michael Carroll

Vemar release Dovizioso and De Angelis replicas

Vemar has just released these two replica helmets of the lids worn by MotoGP stars, Alex de Angelis and Andrea Dovizioso. Shop for over 65,000 products with MCN The new Alex de Angelis replica is...

Kiddimoto unveil new-style bikes for kids

22 October 2008 by Michael Carroll

Kiddimoto unveil new-style bikes for kids

Kiddimoto will go retro in 2009 when it launches this scooter-style learner bike for children aged 2-6. Shop for over 65,000 products with MCN The birch plywood scooter was unveiled at the recent...

Boxy new exhaust system for Ducati Monsters

22 October 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Boxy new exhaust system for Ducati Monsters

This boxy new Ex-Box motorcycle exhaust system from Quat-D may look a bit odd but it certainly keeps your exhaust hidden out of the way. The weird looking system is currently only available for Ducati...

Andrew Pitt’s boots top Sidi’s 2009 range

21 October 2008 by Michael Carroll

Andrew Pitt’s boots top Sidi’s 2009 range

The Sidi boots worn by World Supersport champion Andrew Pitt were unveiled to UK dealers this morning. Shop for over 65,000 products with MCN Sidi’s Vortice boots are replicas of the footwear worn...

KTM unveil electric bike

21 October 2008 by Chris Newbigging

KTM unveil electric bike

KTM has announced that it plans to have this electric enduro motorcycle in production within two years. KTM motorcycles for sale The Zero Emissions Motorcycle is the answer to the increasing...

RS Taichi first to the shops with motorcycle airbag leather suit

21 October 2008

RS Taichi has won the race to get a motorcycle airbag leather on-piece suit on sale with its T-Raps range. T-Raps, which stands for Taichi Racing Airbag Protection System, has a double air cushion that is stowed under the leather from the chest to the shoulder. Would you wear an airbag suit? tell us in our poll below Rather than collecting a history of data from the rider to analyse when there...

Waste of police resources!

21 October 2008 by steveav2

I was riding through regents park london this morning when I noticed no less than about 25 Traffic police standing roadside, while one policeman was holding a speed gun! Yet i have been traveling down that road every morning and evening for last 6 years and never seen an accident, its also part of the road where there are very few pedestrians. I hope the police that where there are embarrassed,...

Bikes on TV: October 21-28

21 October 2008 by Alison Silcox

Bikes on TV: October 21-28

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel  DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MM – Men and Motors MOT – Motors TV   SS1...

World's longest moped in MCN this week

21 October 2008 by wild_stuart

It’s refreshing to see some British ingenuity. It reminds me of an earlier time in the UK, a time without reasons for doing things… and a time when Britain was Great! Even if they should to be wearing safety goggles and helmets… funny none-the-less!

Better than a small numberplate

21 October 2008 by Robert Irvine

Better than a small numberplate

Saw this car in Derbyshire and can now see where us bikers have been going wrong on the “small numberplate” issue. It’s obvious now that if you can’t see it at all, then there is no longer a problem….

Meeting Ron Haslam

20 October 2008 by kim fisher

Meeting Ron Haslam

Met the man himself- Ron Haslam!

The PB100: 2 - Honda RC45

20 October 2008 by Guy Martin for Performance Bikes

The PB100: 2 - Honda RC45

The 100 bikes to ride before you die, brought to you by the guys at MCN’s sister title, Performance Bikes. The 10-year-old 750 that makes as much power as an 08 Blade. I have a small list of bikes to...