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Video: Ducati Streetfighter 848 longterm trip report

13 September 2012 by MCN

Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves recently took some time off to ride his longterm Ducati Streetfighter 848 on the beautiful roads of France and Italy. Here he shares his trip.

You ask/you answer: Why don't we nod anymore?

12 September 2012 by MCN

Last Sunday I rode from my home near Exeter to my in-laws’ house in Birmingham. I must have passed over 100 bikes but, despite my cheery waves, only received half a dozen or so nods in return. What’s...

Poll: Will the new motorcycling licence laws be good for motorcycling?

12 September 2012 by MCN

Motorcycling licence laws are due to be changed yet again in January 2013 and motorcyclists starting at the age of 17 could potentially have to take three separate motorcycle tests before they’re...

New MCN September 12: Triumph Trophy world first ride

11 September 2012 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN, out September 12, we put the all-new Triumph Trophy 1200 through its paces, riding it from Sctoland to the Triumph factory in Hickley, Leicester. The original Trophy 1200 was the...

Exmoor Classic Car Museum contents sold

10 September 2012 by Andy Davidson

This 1898 Phébus 2¾ bhp motor tricycle sold at the Bonhams Beaulieu sale last weekend for £28,750. The extremely rare machine belonged to the Exmoor Classic Car Museum, the entire contents of which...

Uni students go for TT

10 September 2012 by Andy Davidson

Four engineering students plan to design, build and race a Moto2 specification GP bike in the Senior class at the 2013 Isle of Man TT. Nick Castledine, Niall Shimmin, Aden Shawfrost and Jonny Elliott...

Failed Ducati robbery

10 September 2012 by Andy Davidson

In Moto, Croydon was targeted by hammer wielding thieves on Tuesday September 4 at 5:30pm. A gang of six youths equipped with three scooters attempted to steal two Ducati 1199’s by trying to walk the...

Goodwood Revival sells out

10 September 2012 by Liam Marsden

The 2012 Goodwood Revival gets underway on Friday September 14 and tickets for Saturday and Sunday have both sold out. A few tickets are still available for Friday, however, but are selling fast and...

100-year-old Premier with the same owner for 60 years

07 September 2012 by MCN

When it comes to relationships with bikes they don’t come much stronger – or longer – than Desmond Brown and his vintage 1912 Premier. For the West Country octogenarian – 83 to you and me – is not...

Theft gang jailed

07 September 2012 by Steve Farrell

A gang who stole high-value motorcycles in a string of burglaries has been jailed for a total of over 20 years. Seven men who targeted bike owners in affluent residential areas of Berkshire,...

Optional extras

07 September 2012 by Anonymous

Perusing the pages of one of Britain’s more respectable newspapers (if there is such a thing nowadays), I came across an interesting article on the subject of added extras on modern cars. Apparently the average car driver is fed up with the countless and often useless options available on their car, with nearly 90% saying they wished manufacturers would just go back to basics. Drivers’ biggest...

MCN stands for My Contractions News

07 September 2012 by jasmin2012

What else is a girl to read between contractions? MCN Of course! Thank you MCN, Nong

2013 KTM Adventure 1190 ridden

06 September 2012 by MCN

KTM’s all-new 1190 Adventure is one of the most eagerly-awaited bikes of 2013 – and one of the most guarded secrets. Until now. Over the last two years MCN has gleaned details of the class-leading...

Video: Ducati Diavel Cromo first ride

06 September 2012 by MCN

Ducati have thrown the parts catalogue at their new Diavel Cromo. At £15000 new for a standard Ducati Diavel, the Cromo has had over £7000 of Ducati Performance Parts and £3000 worth of Ohlins...

Bike test doubts after reshuffle

06 September 2012 by Steve Farrell

Plans to improve the motorcycle test could stall following the government reshuffle, the British Motorcyclists Federation has warned. Former Roads Minister Mike Penning was the architect of plans to...

Destination dealer: Grantham Honda Bikes

05 September 2012 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Lincolnshire’s leading Honda dealer is gearing up for its last special open day of the year on Saturday, September 15. Grantham Honda Bikes has pulled out all the stops to make...

Win an R1 in Riders for Health online auction

05 September 2012 by Liam Marsden

A 2010 Yamaha R1 ridden by Cal Crutchlow, Scott Redding and James Toseland is one of the items up for grabs in Riders for Health’s biggest online auction. The bike has covered 3,500 miles, has a...

Built in Britain - time to pick your favourite

05 September 2012 by MCN

Britain’s biggest and most prestigious bike building competition has now reached the public voting stage as the cream of the UK’s professional and amateur builders fight for the top prizes. Built in...

You ask/you answer: Am I safe going to bike meets?

04 September 2012 by MCN

I’ve just passed my test and have been reading lots of motorcycle websites, mostly interested in the bikes I might buy next. I’ve noticed that a lot of people commenting seem to be very rude, sexist...

Poll: Do you care who's Transport Secretary?

04 September 2012 by MCN

The cabinet reshuffle has resulted in Justine Greening being replaced as Secretary of State for Transport by former chief whip Patrick McLoughlin. This means he’s now in charge of the Department of...

Poll: What's the greatest bike movie of all time?

04 September 2012 by MCN

Next week’s MCN (out September 12) gives the inside story on some of the best bike-related films. But which one would you rate as the finest ever made? Here’s our highly subjective Top 10 (note: we...

Sep 5 Bikes on the Box

04 September 2012 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS. 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...

This is how we do it where I'm from

04 September 2012 by Anonymous

This is how we do it where I’m from.

Ride great routes with iBiker phone app

03 September 2012 by Marc Abbott

iBiker is an application designed for iPhones, iPads, iPod touch and Android devices that helps you plot, save and share your favourite biking routes. As well as the ability to rate your routes and...

Triumph unveil new Explorer XC

03 September 2012 by Phil West

This is Triumph’s new XC version of its Explorer 1200 – the surprise unveiling and one of the highlights of the weekend’s Triumph Live at Mallory Park. Built as a more, rugged, off-road orientated...

Ducati 1199 Panigale recall

03 September 2012 by Andy Davidson

Ducati UK has issued a recall for its 2012 1199 Panigale. The notice, which will affect 618 units, states three different problems with the machine. Ducati will be contacting the owners affected by...

Low and Mean CX500

03 September 2012 by Chad

We just built this cafe racer which we call Low and Mean from a beat up ’78 Honda CX500. It has a ton of unique parts that were all hand made by us.

MCN in Cuba

30 September 2011 by nibornaed

On the beach at Cayo Guillermo, Cuba. My well thumbed copy of MCN was great for breaking the ice and making friends with fellow bikers.

No cuddly meerkats for bikers

30 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

An insurance firm is offering free cuddly toys – but not to bikers. Compare the Market is giving away a free cuddly meerkat with policies. But the toys, which are selling for £40 on eBay, are offered...

Classic Indians, Harleys, shotguns and cider mills in Ohio’s “ultimate barn find”

30 September 2011 by Dan Aspel

A treasure trove of classic American motorcycles has been unearthed in what auctioneers are calling the “ultimate barn find”. Ranging from a 1937 Indian Jr. Scout to a 1965 Harley Davidson FLH Pan...

Video: Abba superbike stand

30 September 2011 by Marc Abbott

Next week’s MCN has our review of an Abba superbike stand. It’s incredibly helpful for performing maintenance tasks if your bike doesn’t have a centrestand. Here’s a video that shows how it’s done.

80mph motorway speed limit by 2013

30 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

Motorway speed limits could increase to 80mph by 2013. Transport Secretary Philip Hammond said there had been “huge advances in safety and motoring technology” since the current 70mph limit was...

Editor's picks: KTM 990 SMT

29 September 2011 by MCN

Inspired by how much fun Trevor Franklin appears to be having with his KTM 990 SMT (watch the video here), we take a closer look at the big V-twin and select our pick of the 990s on offer at...

Video: Long term KTM 990 SMT ABS

29 September 2011 by MCN

Trevor Franklin talks through the finer details of his KTM 990 SMT ABS long term test bike, his plans for the bike and explains why it’s helping him to ‘still feel like a teenager’. We suspect it...

VIDEO: Melons… rocks…“Wingnut”… what 3hrs a night has done to Nick Sanders

29 September 2011 by Dan Aspel

Nick Sanders has returned from a triple-length-of-the-Americas expedition, a journey he describes as “the hardest” of his career. After leading a group of paying customers from the bottom of Argentina...

Bennetts ultimate track day!

29 September 2011 by Marc Potter

WATCHING Scott Redding take pillions on a two-seater Moto2 bike, or watching Cal Crutchlow ride sideways around Snetterton whilst Toseland gives lessons on track riding isn’t your average Tuesday...