October

Born-again birthday cake

Born-again birthday cake

Would just like to show you all my 50th (born again teenager) birthday cake. I would like to add I have more hair than that.

Shitty helmet

Shitty helmet

Seagull attack at the Brighton Burn Up!

Paris show 07 video: Kawasaki reveals updated ZZ-R

Kawasaki has revised the ZZ-R1400 for 2008 to make sure it competes with the all new Suzuki Hayabusa. Check out the video below to see how the bike has been updated as it is revealed on stage at the Paris show.

Distracted wife

Distracted wife

Looks like the wife is more interested in MCN than me these days…

Paris show 07 video: BMW launches HP2 Sport

BMW has unveiled the sportiest ever version of it’s R1200S – the HP2 Sport – and you can see the video of the launch at the Paris Motorcycle show. The bike has been in development for a while, making appearances at the odd World Endurance round but has now been released as an official model. Check out the video above to see the launch,

Paris Show 07: See the motorcycle babes from the 2007 Paris Motorcycle Show

Paris Show 07: See the motorcycle babes from the 2007 Paris Motorcycle Show

Besides the new 2008 motorcycles, and the specials and customs on show at Paris, there were also some very nice young ladies demonstrating various ways to sit on a motorcycle. So we thought it would...

KTM 690 Stunt prototype: KTM will build it if you want it

KTM 690 Stunt prototype: KTM will build it if you want it

KTM is looking for road rider’s thoughts on the new 690 Stunt prototype motorcycle to see if there’s enough demand for a production version. The Stunt is based around the 2008 KTM Duke’s 653cc engine...

£28K limited-run classic MV Agusta for sale

£28K limited-run classic MV Agusta for sale

One of the twelve MV Agusta’s built in German between 1979 and 1980 is up for sale on a popular auction website with the price tag of £28,000. Priced at 26,000 German Marks new in 1980, the Corona...

New MCN out Wednesday, October 3, 2007

New MCN out Wednesday, October 3, 2007

In this week’s MCN we bring you a 13-page special of the world’s biggest bike show from Paris. Also in this edition, out Wednesday, October 3, 2007, Britain’s World Superbike championship hope, James...

Refused service at McDonalds

I’ve been refused service on my motorcycle at McDonald’s. I was working late shifts and wanted to pick up a Big Mac on my way home & i was refused service by members of staff. When I went to the drive-thru on my motorcycle they said to me ‘we do not serve motorcyclists’. I offered to park the motorcycle in the car park at my own risk and walk around to the other side of the building to the service...

Blackbird triple!

Blackbird triple!

Picture of my Honda Super Blackbird Triple, no not a dodgy Triumph/Honda cross breed – but my triplet sons astride my blue rocketship. Room for one more at the back, best not tell the missus in case...

THIS was a crash!

THIS was a crash!

Riding home with 2 mates, wife on board, I was leading, on the A271. As we were passing a shop on my left some dozy cow in a Merc decided to right turn straight into me. Not just SMIDSY, but sorry i...

MCN needs you

MCN needs you

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New MCN: November 1

New MCN: November 1

In this week’s MCN read all about the agony and ecstasy of Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi’s chamionship thriller in Valencia. We get the insde information on the joy of the Hayden camp, as Nicky...

Edwards meets fans

Edwards meets fans

MotoGP rider Colin Edwards made a detour on his way home from Valencia to drop in at the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show. The Yamaha rider, who saw team-mate Valentino Rossi narrowly miss...

GP fans gather at show

GP fans gather at show

Thousands of MotoGP fans gathered in front of a giant screen at the NEC to see Nicky Hayden clinch his first title. Visitors to the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show grouped around the screen...

TT Commemoration

TT Commemoration

Heroes of the Isle of Man TT Race have been chosen to commemorate the Centenary of the historic event. The Isle of Man Post Office is celebrating the landmark in 2007 by producing a unique range of...

NEC show news

NEC show news

Two wheel fans have been entertained over the weekend at the 2006 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show with star riders taking to the various stages. The event was officially kicked off by TV...

Jay Kay's new Vespa

Jay Kay's new Vespa

Jamiroquai lead singer, Jay Kay, has added a new edition to his vast fleet of vehicles – the new Vespa Vintage GTV 250 scooter. Kay now joins other celebrity Vespa riders, including Gwyneth Paltrow,...

Your Butlins photos

Your Butlins photos

motorcyclenews.com has received dozens of photographs of your Butlins experiences earlier this month. Great fun was had by all in Skegness as can be seen on the photographs. To view these pictures...

MCN Awards highlights

MCN Awards highlights

The 2006 MCN awards took place at the National Motorcycle show last week and you can see video highlights of the event. You’ll get all the action from the black-tie event and who and what took home...

BMW scoop awards

BMW scoop awards

BMW Motorrad UK has walked away with three awards at the annual Motor Cycle News dinner. The company was presented with the coveted Best Trailie, Best Sports-Tourer and Best Tourer awards. This...

New MCN: Oct 25

New MCN: Oct 25

In MCN this week we exclusively reveal the new Ducati 1098 superbike. This new model was not due to be revealed at the Milan Bike Show, but it was spotted by an MCN reader who was touring the factory.

Video: XYZ sport custom

Video: XYZ sport custom

Custom bike builder Roger Allmond gave MCN the first look at his latest creation the Victory powered XYZ and we’ve got exclusive video of the amazing bike. The amazing sports custom is based around a...

NEC Show kicks off

NEC Show kicks off

The 2006 International Motorcycle & Scooter Show opened in style on Thursday with guest appearances from the likes of new Rizla Suzuki rider Chris Walker and comedian Alan Davies. Thousands of bike...

Bike test price increase

Bike test price increase

Bikers will pay more for their motorcycle tests under new guidelines set to be introduced by the Driving Standards Agency. It will cost an additional £2 for a standard test and £4 extra for an...

Guide to the NEC show

Guide to the NEC show

Bike fans planning to head to Motorcycle & Scooter Show at Birmingham’s NEC can access vital information to make their day more enjoyable before they go with our special online show guide. You’ll be...

Hailwood remembered

Hailwood remembered

Isle of Man TT great the late Mike Hailwood is to be honoured with his own commemorative stamp and coin. Hailwood, who died in 1981, will be remembered as part of the Isle of Man Postal Office’s TT...

Bridge hoggin' gets £10k

Bridge hoggin' gets £10k

Over £10,000 has been raised for local charities by the seventh annual ‘Hoggin the Bridge’ ride across the Severn Bridge. The ride from Severn View services to Chepstow on the M48 attracted over 2000...

Enter MCN babe comp

Enter MCN babe comp

It’s that time of year again – the launch of our search for the MCN Babe of the Year. This time we will be crowning a single winner at the MCN London Motorcycle Show at ExCel on February 4 2007. ...

DSA-approved training

DSA-approved training

The Driving Standards Agency has announced plans for a new register of approved Advanced Trainers at the press launch of the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show. Ministers signed the go ahead...

Riders for Health raffle

Riders for Health raffle

Riders for Health have kicked off the 2006 raffle in style with a humorous edge. The charity, which raises money to buy motorcycles for health workers in Africa, was assisted by comedians Alan...

New CCMs at NEC show

New CCMs at NEC show

CCM has shown the latest additions to its Retro range of bikes to the public for the first time at the NEC. The two new café racer style bikes are based around the firm’s usual Suzuki 400cc single...

Brunstrom slams bikers

Brunstrom slams bikers

Richard Brunstrom, the notoriously anti-bike Chief Constable of North Wales Police, has done it again with a blog post slamming motorcyclists as “dangerous” and “reckless”. Brunstrom is known for...

New MCN: October 18

New MCN: October 18

Nicky Hayden speaks exclusively in MCN, October 18, 2006 about the crash which could have ended his MotoGP title dream, as team-mate Dani Pedrosa wiped him out at Estoril. We’ve spoken to both...

Video: Benelli race bike

Video: Benelli race bike

Benelli has re-entered the world of racing with a factory backed endurance bike and we’ve got the video of it in action. MCN road-tester Michael Neeves got the chance to ride the bike while testing...