October
Motohispania updates
14 October 2005

There are updates throughout the Motohispania range, now known as MH Bikes, with the new Furia Max range. The new Furia Max is available as a 50cc supermotard or enduro versioan and for 2006 features...
MCN Oct 19: Correction
14 October 2005

Unfortunately due to errors in the design and printing process of Motor Cycle News, October 19, 2005 issue, there is an error on page one of the BikeMart pull-out. The advert for the Suzuki DR-Z...
Dainese bespoke event
14 October 2005

The first of a very limited series of Dainese Made-to-Measure events could see you with a suit made by the personal Dainese tailor of Valentino Rossi. Silvano Celi works closely with Valentino Rossi...
Roadside recovery deal
14 October 2005

MCN are pleased to bring you a tailor-made bike breakdown recovery service in conjunction with NCi. Cover costs from £29.99 and the agent that comes to your aid will be a bike specialist. Click here...
Exotica up for grabs
14 October 2005

There are some pretty amazing bikes for sale on motorcyclenews.com at the moment and if you’ve got a bit of cash to splash then you can get yourself a really impressive ride. Check out the bikes...
IN MCN - out Oct 19
14 October 2005

In the latest exclusive-packed issue of MCN, you’ll read how Road Safety Minister Dr Stephen Ladyman felt after his first ride-out in 12 years, and how he is going to make life safer for...
You judge MCN Awards
07 October 2005

We want the most informed audience in motorcycling to select the winners for three of the most important awards at the MCN 50th Anniversary Award Ceremony. Your votes will decide who wins the MCN Man...
BMW furniture?
07 October 2005

Occasionally you hear about a dedicated bike mechanic who takes his pride and joy in to his front room to work on it, but buying a bike specifically to use as furniture is a whole other level. This...
Clarkson attacks bikes
07 October 2005

BBC Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has attacked motorcycling yet again in a column published on the BBC Top Gear website. Commenting on proposed legislation to reduce bike noise limits, Clarkson...
Bargain runarounds
07 October 2005

With the dark evenings rolling in it’s time to start thinking about buying a cheap bike so your pride and joy doesn’t get ruined on salty winter rides. Check out the selection below for some bargain...
BMW to debut at NEC
07 October 2005

BMW is out to steal the NEC Show in Birmingham with a world premier of a new 2006 model. It will be shown for the first time on October 27 – to the world’s bike press. The show’s first public day is...
Video: Stratosphere lives
07 October 2005

Here’s the video proof that Suzuki’s Stratosphere – the stunning six-cylinder 1100cc bike that represents the return of the Katana – is more than just a plastic mock-up. The download you can access...
What?s On: Oct 12 on
07 October 2005
Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England Ireland North Scotland South East England South West England Wales Midlands: October 12 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here...
Gus Scott Auction details
07 October 2005

A large number of motorcycling stars have pledged items and will attend the Gus Scott Auction, in memory of the late motorcycle racer and journalist. Neil Hodgson hopes to be at the event, alongside...
In MCN - out on Oct 12
07 October 2005

In this week’s exclusive-packed MCN (out on Wednesday, October 12), you can see: MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi writes exclusively for MCN We test the best ever Blade, the Ten Kate Vermeulen WSB...
Butlins bands rock on
07 October 2005

Our 50th Anniversary bash got off to a roaring start on Friday night with thousands turning out to dance the night away. The party kicked off on Friday night with bands such as the Po Boys, Queen B,...
Own a GSX-R750?
07 October 2005

MCN is looking for owners of Suzuki GSX-R750 K4 or K5 models to take part in a new feature in Motor Cycle News. We want to find out why you chose your bike, how you’re finding it, and the experience...
American Chopper clips
07 October 2005

You can see clips from the new series of the cult American Chopper TV programme, created and provided exclusively for motorcyclenews.com by the Discovery Channel. To view the clips, click here. The...
Rossi becomes a bike cop
07 October 2005

Last month in MCN we revealed pictures of World champion Valentino Rossi riding a BMW for a TV ad, and now we’ve got the video. The ad is for an Italian Telecoms company and features Rossi as a...
Butlins Auction success
07 October 2005

The live auction held as part of the www.motorcyclenews.com site users meet at the 50th Anniversary Butlins event raised almost £400 for chairty Riders for Health. Regular forum poster and huge Rossi...
Africa memorial ride
07 October 2005

A ride from England to Africa in memory of motorcycle humanitarian Simon Milward will take place in November and Decemer 2005. The ride will travel to The Gambia and Mali to raise awareness of the...
Ready to roll for Butlins?
01 October 2005

Ready for the MCN Live! 50th birthday bash at Butlins, Skegness, this weekend? We are – and are looking forward to seeing as many site users as possible at our Saturday afternoon session in the Irish...
What?s On: Oct 5 on
01 October 2005
North: October 5 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here are for events in the North in the week commencing October 5, 2005. Click here to go back to the main index ROAD RACING SATURDAY October 8 North East MCC, Croft, Durham. 01670-735235. ROAD RACING SUNDAY October 9 North East MCC, Croft, Durham. 10 01670-735235. TRACK DAYS WEDNESDAY October 5 Track Time...
Euro MPs support protest
01 October 2005

Saturday’s MCN, BMF and MAG demo ride to Brussels has resulted in fresh support from Euro MPs in our battle to force a re-think on off-putting new licensing laws for learner riders. Riders from...
Join us at site users bash
01 October 2005

Join us and fellow motorcyclenews.com users at MCN’s 50th birthday bash at Butlins Skegness on October 7-10. Make the resort’s Swinging Shillelagh Irish Bar your meeting point to hook up with fellow...
Suzuki M109R revealed
01 October 2005

Suzuki’s 2006 Boulevard M109R has broken cover with a new 1783cc, liquid-cooled, fuel injected 54-degree V-twin engine, radial-mount four-piston front calipers and a 240mm wide rear tyre. Suzuki says...
Paris Show round-up
01 October 2005

The Paris Bike Show is in full swing with a mountain of new metal on show. This round-up brings together all our coverage of it so far. MCN was mob-handed in Paris to bring you the preview shows and...
Live MCN Butlins Auction
01 October 2005

We’re auctioning some exclusive goodies at the MCN Butlins 50th Anniversary weekend. The auctions will be part of the www.motorcyclenews.com gathering in the Swinging Shillelagh Irish Bar between...
Britain's best Harleys
01 October 2005

All year, Harley-Davidson UK have been searching for the ultimate examples of the marque. The final was the main attraction at the Harley-Davidson Europe HQ Open House for HOG members on October 1,...
Meet Boorman at NEC
01 October 2005

Long Way Round star and soon-to-be Dakar racer Charley Boorman will attend the opening weekend of the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Boorman is facing his biggest...
Test BMW's at Butlins
01 October 2005

A selection fo the current BMW range will be available for test rides through the MCN Butlins weekend in Skegness from october 7-10, 2005. Bikes available for test rides include the 167 bhp K1200S,...
Paris opens to public
01 October 2005

The Paris Bike Show opens to the public today and runs until October 9. Tickets are just 12 Euros for adults, six Euros for 12-18 year olds and free for under 12s. When in Paris, take the Metro on...
BMW HP2 best in show
01 October 2005

BMW’s R1200GS based HP2 enduro bike has been voted best bike at the Paris bike show by a team of design experts. The Motorcycle Design Association (MDA) looked at everything at the show, judging on...
Lunch time, MCN time...
01 October 2005

Lunch anyone? It’s coming up to that time of day. If you’re going out any time soon to grab a bite keep an eye out for the latest issue of MCN – on sale from Wednesday October 5. This week’s issue...
Protest ride success
01 October 2005

Hundreds of British bikers crossed the Channel on Saturday October 1, to join a mass rideout through Brussels to protest new licensing regulations. The ride-out was led by MCN, the British Motorcycle...
Site soars to new record
01 October 2005

Thanks for making September 2005 another record month for motorcyclenews.com. Your visits helped as to record a massive 5,675,915 page impressions in the month – our highest yet. And the number of...