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Argentinian tourers at 'The Green Wellie' Tyndrum

29 September 2011 by Ken Berry

Ken Berry spotted an Argentinian couple at ‘The Green Wellie’, Tyndrum who have been touring for nine years: “I was away for a couple of days up north of Scotland (26/09/2011) with a friend and we...

Way cool Honda VT750S special editions

29 September 2011 by Guy Procter

Honda has added ‘championship white’ paint, speed stripe and retro logo to its VT750S, significantly boosting the appeal of what was already perhaps the most effortlessly cool bike in its...

American motorcycle hand signals

28 September 2011 by Jason Hubbert

Here’s a short video from Jason Hubbert providing an informative and amusing guide to motorcycle hand signals used in the States, with many of them, including “that soccer mom almost merged into me”...

Michael Neeves MRO Powerbike Blog – Final round, Brands.

28 September 2011 by Michael Neeves

It wasn’t quite the perfect end to a perfect season, but it was damn close. After the chequered flag was waved for the final race of the MRO Powerbike season last Sunday at Brands, I lost the...

Sign petition to fight EU

28 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

An MEP is urging riders to sign a petition against EU measures to make motorcycles impossible to modify. The petition, proposed by UKIP MEP Marta Andreasen, calls on Government, MPs and MEPs ‘to...

Ducati Streetfighter 848 launch - first impressions

28 September 2011 by MCN

MCN’s Trevor Franklin reports: “We have just completed a 90km road ride from Modina up into the mountains and the new Streetfighter 848 is indeed proving to be everything I thought it would be. It is...

Britain’s own ‘Burt Munro’ breaks speed record

28 September 2011 by MCN

In a scene reminiscent of the film ‘The World’s Fastest Indian’ which celebrated 60-something New Zealander Burt Munro and his land speed record attempts at Bonneville in the ‘60s aboard an old Indian...

New Kawasaki ZX-10R for £5795. Did you put a deposit down?

28 September 2011 by Dan Aspel

Did you put down a £500 deposit on a 2011 ZX-10R priced at just £5795? If so MCN would like to hear from you urgently The offer – run by Birmingham-based firm “Friends & Co Ltd” and advertised on Ebay...

Destination dealer: George White Superbikes

28 September 2011 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION George White continues to provide so much more than just bikes to its growing customer base from its purpose-built headquarters in Swindon – reckoned to be the largest...

Harley 'cooler' than ever

28 September 2011 by Phil West

Harley-Davidsons are ‘cooler’ than ever, according to a UK survey of the coolest consumer brands. The American icon placed third – up from sixth last year – in the annual list. Aston Martin came out...

Ducati Streetfighter 848 launch

28 September 2011 by Guy Procter

Ducati is launching its new 848 Streetfighter at a brand new circuit in Italy this morning, and MCN’s Trevor Franklin is there. It’s a beautiful day there as it is here, and Trev’s looking forward to...

Editor's picks: Ducati ST3

27 September 2011 by MCN

The Ducati ST3 is often over-looked as a sports tourer – potential buyers often choosing the more common Honda VFR800, but there’s nothing wrong with the ST3… The ignored Ducati family – the sports...

Black Bear Harley

27 September 2011 by Anonymous

I would like to say a big thank you to Black Bear Harley-Davidson in Newmarket. After searching continously for a dealer who would sell me a tax-free motorcycle as I’m in the forces and serving in Germany, Black Bear was fantastic. I approached them and they confirmed they could do tax free and job done. I rode away with my new Harley and a huge smile on my face – the service they provided was...

New MCN September 28: New Honda Fireblade revealed

27 September 2011 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale September 28, we have all the details on the new 2012 Honda Fireblade, which gets new, sharper styling, as well as big piston forks and a new rear shock, but no...

Triumph Tiger 1050 gets makeover

27 September 2011 by Andy Downes

Triumph has given the Tiger 1050 a host of changes for 2012 including upgraded suspension, a sportier riding position and new graphics. The changes cover the 1050 and 1050SE models with the changes...

Demo from Durham services

26 September 2011 by andytherover

Glad to report the actions of Durham police were the complete opposite to their counterparts in Northumbria, as usual. I did the demo from Durham services northbound to the Washington services. Durham police blocked the A177 to allow us out of the service station, and blocked the A1M northbound with two cars, so we could all come down in the slip road safely. No bikers were dicking about, and the...

Norwich MAG ride

26 September 2011 by justanotherbiker

Thanks to hedgehog5 regarding Hi-Vis jackets, I joined the MAG ride on Sunday at the Norwich meet and found I was in the minority being one of some six or so riders wearing the same and consequently got a bit of ribbing. On the ride over from the Hunstanton area once again a car driver pulled out on me at a T-junction and caused a near collision. I wear this for added security even if I do look...

Video: MAG M25 Protest

26 September 2011 by Carlosoul

I went to the Clacket Lane Services on the M25 thinking a few bikes might show, I spoke with the wife of the organiser and she said they were expecting 100. When I got there I think there was more like 500, others say 600.

Police target demo

26 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

Police in Northumberland stopped 45 motorcyclists taking part in Sunday’s EU demonstration and issued them with warnings for allegedly riding in an anti-social manner. If they are deemed to be riding...

Editor's picks: 2002-2003 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade

26 September 2011 by MCN

Honda has just unveiled the 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, marking 20 years since the first Honda Fireblade arrived on the scene, designed by Tadao Baba. The 2002-2003 854cc Fireblade was the last of...

Video: 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

26 September 2011 by MCN

This is apparently the first official video of the new Honda Fireblade, seemingly intended for an American audience, that shows the bike in action and emphasises the details revealed by MCN, including...

MAG EU protest Kinross

26 September 2011 by Fraser Philip

Pictures taken at Kinross Services in Fife, Sept 25 for the MAG EU protest. Great turn out for the protest.

Honda's new 700cc naked: how good is it going to be?

26 September 2011 by Guy Procter

Honda’s kicking the ball into the biggest open goal it can find launching a 77mpg 700cc parallel twin super scooter at the height of fuel price paranoia. But it’s not the version that will attract...

Gordano, M25 protest ride

26 September 2011 by runsinit

Motorway mayhem Sept 25th, Gordano services M5. Several hundred bikes turned out in the rain to try and preserve our way of life. My girlfriend Jo, trying to get the message across in this attractive...

Ducati 1199 Panigale spied road testing

26 September 2011 by Andy Downes

Ducati’s all-new 1199 Panigale superbike has been spotted carrying out final testing on the roads of Italy as the bike enters the final months before an official launch in November. The 1199 Panigale...

Video: 'Born from MotoGP' Ben Spies on the 2012 R1

26 September 2011 by MCN

In an attempt to link the 2012 Yamaha R1, which now features six-stage traction control, to MotoGP, this video shows Ben Spies loading up a day-van and heading to a trackday. The revised YZF-R1, with...

Staff bikes: Suzuki GSX-R750: The surprise tourer

26 September 2011 by Michael Neeves

It’s fair to say my GSX-R750 has lived most of its short life with the rev needle pinging against the redline on track. It’s a sensational-handling bit of kit, devilishly fast and intoxicatingly...

M6 protest ride

26 September 2011 by Andy Danbury

M6 southbound, Sunday September 25. MAG protest ride from Corley to Coventry.

Staff bikes: Yamaha Super Tenere - Here we go again

26 September 2011 by Michael Guy

Having clocked 4500 miles on the big Super Tenere so far this year, life is good. It’s not the sharpest-handling or most exciting big adventure bike out there, but as an all-round package it’s...

Honda launches new 77mpg 700cc parallel twin family with Integra super-scoot

26 September 2011 by Guy Procter

This is the 2012 Honda Integra – a 700cc parallel-twin-engined production version of the Mid Concept super scooter shown last year. Pitching into the huge-selling TMAX market with a second-generation...

Buildbase BMW team offer reward after robbery

26 September 2011 by MCN

The Buildbase BMW team are offering a reward for information after suffering a major theft. Buildbase BMW Motorrad rider Richard Cooper secured the Metzeler National Superstock 1000 title at...

2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade revealed

26 September 2011 by Trevor Franklin

Honda’s new-for-2012 CBR1000RR Fireblade was officially shown to the world at simultaneous unveilings over the weekend, at the Imola round of WSB and Le Mans 24-Hour. Not surprisingly the bikes...

Crescent Suzuki - excellent service

26 September 2011 by nigel tumber

Last year I bought the BSB Crescent Suzuki Worx race replica – a truly amazing bike. In January of this year (on a cold day with cold tyres) I came off and basically spent the next three months...

Bikers take over motorways in EU demo

26 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

Thousands of motorcyclists took over motorways for half-an-hour on Sunday in protest over EU plans. Bikers made their feelings known with go-slow rides taking place simultaneously from around 100...

Win tickets to the MCE British Superbike season finale at Brands Hatch

26 September 2011 by MCN

The MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship reaches its climax on 7-9 October at Brands Hatch as the leading six Title Fighter riders battle for the last time in their quest to become...

Bimota Special Two

23 September 2011 by Oberdan Bezzi

This design is similar to my Special One, design, and uses the same engine, but is in more of a cafe racer style.