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Video: RST Paragon II jacket

09 September 2011 by Marc Abbott

If you’re looking for some serious adventure-style kit but don’t have silly money to spend, you’ll need to take a look at the RST Paragon suit. Here’s the technical lowdown on the affordable British...

Bikers in France

09 September 2011 by Anonymous

I’m a Brit biker (30 years), and I’ve been living in France since 1998 so I thought it might be worth highlighting la difference here in France. The French government do not require motorcycles to pass MOT rules as their transport minister rightly recognised the fact that the vast majority of bikers have a vested interest in ensuring their bikes are roadworthy and so don’t need a nanny state...

A letter from Giovanni Castiglioni

08 September 2011 by MCN

Below is a letter from Giovanni Castiglioni following the death of his father Claudio Castiglioni, president of MV Agusta, giving insight into the companies recent past and its future.

Best of Bikeshop: Modern classics up for grabs this week

08 September 2011 by Phil West

We’ve been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 18,000 motorcycles for sale. Read more modern classics news and features Here’s just a few...

Video: New MV F4RR v Kawasaki ZX-10R v BMW S1000RR

08 September 2011 by MCN

MV Agusta claiming its new F4RR is the most powerful Superbike to date is a brave, bold, statement. Its claimed 201bhp makes it the most powerful Superbike you can buy, pipping the ZX-10’s 200.1bhp. ...

Hayden teases new Ducati 848 Streetfighter

08 September 2011 by Richard Mellor

There are advantages to being a factory MotoGP rider – like getting early looks at new models. Ducati star Nicky Hayden proved just this when he spotted the 2012 848 Streetfighter on a visit to the...

2012 Harleys at dealers this weekend

08 September 2011 by Richard Mellor

The new 2012 range of Harley-Davidsons debut at UK dealers and are available for test rides at a special event this weekend – 9th-11th September. Topping the new bikes are the Dyna Switchback and the...

Bimota MMB Futa

07 September 2011 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s an idea for a new Bimota I have designed, with a Moto Morini engine.

Foggy joins Italian Legendary Tour

07 September 2011 by Richard Mellor

Carl Fogarty has just joined the star-studded Italian Legendary Tour which started today (Wednesday) in Italy. The event, organised by Dainese-AGV, saw 50 riders depart the clothing manufacturer’s...

Timewarp '70s Gilera moped unearthed

07 September 2011 by Richard Mellor

This Gilera 50 Trial looks to have time-travelled, untouched, straight from the 1970s. Once the stuff of dreams for 16-year-olds 35 years ago, the moped trailie has covered just 434 miles from new (or...

Destination dealer: Get down to Wheels Motorcycles

07 September 2011 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION For a complete bike experience, get yourself along to Wheels Motorcycles in Peterborough – East Anglia’s largest motorcycle dealership. (Formerly Taz Motorcycles and Stamford...

Marcus Phelps heads to the UK

07 September 2011 by Len Phelps

South African Junior Motocross star, 11 year old Marcus Phelps is heading for the UK next week. Marcus is the reigning 65cc South African Northern Region Champion and is South African National runner...

Roger Constable

07 September 2011 by MCN

In the 25 May, 2011 edition of MCN we stated that Roger Constable, the owner of Midlands Superbikes, was bankrupt. This is not accurate. Midlands Superbikes went into administration, but to our knowledge Roger Constable has never been declared bankrupt. MCN regrets any confusion caused by this inaccuracy. The following is a letter from John Constable, Roger Constable’s brother. “My late brother...

Staff bikes: BMW G650GS - Who needs the badge?

07 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

In a recent update I highlighted the disappointingly early beginnings of corrosion on my G650GS’s frame, a development that has left me dreading winter. Now I’ve got a BMW cover, which should...

Staff bikes: Triumph Tiger 800 - Tiger hits Spain

07 September 2011 by Ped Baker

After being enthralled by the round-the-world tales in our free Adventure supplement a couple of weeks ago I was inspired to do something similar on the Tiger 800. The journey needed to be epic and...

My Story: A Woman’s Journey to Joy (Riding)

07 September 2011 by Michelle Matthews

CBT Rewind back to April 2010. Not very long ago in relation to time itself, but in the world of a Learner Rider, 18 months can feel like an eternity. After paying out almost £1000 a month to keep...

Motorway demo over restrictive EU rules

06 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

A Motorcycle lobby group is planning to bring disruption to motorways across the country in protest over restrictive new legislation from Europe for bikes. The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) wants...

MRO Powerbike blog: Snetterton 200 3/4th September

05 September 2011 by Michael Neeves

For the penultimate round of the MRO Powerbike championship, we raced on the new two-mile-long Snetterton 200, the first ever meeting to be held on this mid-layout version of the new track. It’s the...

New Tiger 800 gives Triumph a big boost in sales

05 September 2011 by John Westlake

The story of Triumph’s astonishing success continues, with the latest sales figures showing 5814 Triumphs were sold in the UK so far this year – that’s more than Aprilia, Ducati and Suzuki combined.

MV reveal 675cc triple will spawn new 800

05 September 2011 by MCN

MV Agusta chief executive Massimo Bordi has revealed that the new 675cc inline three-cylinder motor has been designed from the outset with an 800cc version in mind, with both an 800cc Brutale and...

Bikers asked for views on anti-tampering plans

05 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

British motorcyclists have been asked for views on a raft of European proposals for bikes including mandatory ABS and measures to prevent tuning. A consultation launched by the Department for...

FAKE: There is no Ducati Streetfighter EVO SP

05 September 2011 by Andy Downes

Ducati has officially confirmed to MCN internet rumours about a forthcoming Streetfigher Evo SP with the 1198cc, 170bhp engine from the 1198 superbike as nothing more than a fake. A screen grab of...

Former MotoGP star McWilliams talks about his race at the Red Bull Indianapolis GP

05 September 2011 by Richard Mellor

Jeremy McWilliams reveals his gratitude for Harley-Davidson of Bloomington after racing for them in the AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200® series at Indianapolis last month. McWilliams said: “I am...

New Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition revealed

05 September 2011 by Andy Downes

The first Ducati motorcycle to be born from the link-up between the Italian bike firm and performance car manufacturer AMG is this Diavel to be launched at the Frankfurt car show this week. The two...

New MV F4RR – does it pack the punch?

02 September 2011 by Richard Mellor

We’ve just been testing MV’s brand new, and supposedly 201bhp, F4RR Corsacorta against its main rivals on road and at our speed testing track at Bruntingthorpe to which is the fastest. Chief Road...

Speed camera with no lines

02 September 2011 by Hackey

I came across this camera near East Sheen in West London. After taking the picture the camera was set off by a car so I guess it’s still in action?

Mark our bikes!

02 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

MCN is calling on bike manufacturers and insurers to provide free security markings to help tackle theft. We want bike makers to put the markings on all new machines and insurers to offer them to all...

Video: TT on-bike Blu Ray

02 September 2011 by MCN

Duke Video’s new on-bike Blu Ray disc shows just how terrifying the TT is – in glorious high-definition! Here’s a few minutes of footage to whet your appetite.

BMW launches online owner and bike service

02 September 2011 by Trevor Franklin

BMW Motorrad has added a new section to its website that enables BMW owners to view parts catalogues, download owner’s manuals and a tyre fitment guide for their specific machine. All three sections...

Irish stunt star to compete at Stunt Riding German Open

02 September 2011 by Richard Mellor

Mattie Griffin, BMW Motorrad’s Irish stuntman will compete at one of the globe’s largest motorcycle stunt competitions. The Stunt Riding German Open is held on 17th-18th September at the...

Insurance error fixed

02 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

An error by insurance companies which stopped Suzuki GSX-R1000 owners getting factually correct policies is to be rectified after we highlighted it. MCN revealed how insurers and comparison websites...

Video: Harley-Davidson 'Same Stance, New Generation'

02 September 2011 by MCN

In this video, featuring Willie G Davidson, we get an exclusive look at the styling team responsible for shaping Harley-Davidsons latest models. Casey Ketterhagen, lead designer of the new Blackline,...

Bikes on TV: 2 September - 6 September

02 September 2011 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...

22 cameras switched off

02 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

Twenty-two London speed cameras cannot be used for enforcement because they are missing road markings needed to secure convictions. Transport for London (TfL) finally released the figure six weeks...

Morrisons: 'Helmets trap petrol fumes'

02 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

Filling up with fuel with your helmet on can cause you to pass out, the supermarket Morrisons told a biker. Petrol fumes collect inside the helmet and become trapped, causing sickness and eventual...

Returning after 20 years!

02 September 2011 by dognelly

After 20 years of not riding I decided to re-take my test and I’m now the proud owner of a Suzuki GSX-R750 and loving every minute of biking again!