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A great day out in North Wales

13 September 2009 by glenn richardson

Leaving my home in Liverpool at 8.30am I rode to meet my friends at the Stanlow service station on the M56. 5 riders in all myself, Steve from Bolton, Steve from Bury, Mike from Newton Le Willows and...

Reclaim Wales: Live from the Dragon's rest

13 September 2009 by MCN

Hundreds of motorcyclists are at the Dragon’s Rest to show their support of MCN’s Reclaim Wales campaign. Early estimates suggest that over 3000 motorcyclists have travelled to North Wales, with more...

The DVLA lost my licence

13 September 2009 by michael taylor

My story is very long but in a nutshell I have been driving class 1 HGVs for 20 years and the DVLA has taken it off me saying I never passed a test.

Blackswan to build 1000bhp electric drag bike

11 September 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Team Blackswan are based in Bristol and are developing several electric motorcycle projects including the building of a 1000bhp lithium electric drag bike. This is being used as a rolling test-bed to...

North Wales Police chief: ‘Riding motorcycle less rational than cycling’

11 September 2009 by Steve Farrell

Riding a motorcycle is less rational than cycling, a North Wales Police chief has said. Acting deputy chief constable Ian Shannon made the extraordinary claim in his blog on the force’s website. ...

Doubt over police speed detection tactics

11 September 2009 by Steve Farrell

Doubt has been cast over police methods for catching speeding motorcyclists after a case was dramatically thrown out by a court. Colin Jameson, 43, and Andrew Bones, 40, both from Durham, were...

Win a free off-road school day and Airwaves Yamaha kit

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

MCN has teamed up with Wrigley’s Airwaves to give you the chance to win a day at the Yamaha Off-road Experience in Wales. Based in the beautiful countryside around Llanidloes in Mid Wales, The Yamaha...

Video: Vertical Trix wheelie machine visits MCN

11 September 2009 by MCN

The Vertical Trix boys brought their wheelie machine along to the MCN offices and pretty soon there was a queue forming – watch the video to see MCN staff trying it out. You can have a go on the...

New Arrow exhausts for Ducati Monster

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

Both the Ducati Monster 1100 and Monster 696 now have aftermarket Arrow options after the exhaust manufacture decided to dedicate much of it’s summer time to the range of Bologna bullets. Find a...

Buell shuts down production lines as sales drop

11 September 2009 by Andy Downes

American firm Buell is shutting down production at the East Troy factory in Wisconsin for two months as a result of low sales. Buell is part of the Harley-Davidson group and will be closing production...

Laser Stealth slip-ons for Suzuki GSX-R1000K9

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

This Stealth option for the current GSX-R1000 is available in Carbon, Inox or a combination of both materials. Find motorcycle exhausts for sale The power improvement is claimed to be in the rage of...

Tasty Laser option for Suzuki Gladius

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

The Laser Xtreme exhaust is arguably one of the best looking slip-ons you can buy. Find exhausts for sale The twin-stacked design instantly makes an impression on the look, even if not on the...

New Lock Mate Key disc lock reminder

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

If you’re a regular commuter and use a disc lock often you’ll know how easy it is to forget about it unless you have chord reminder fitted. With this new product there is no more riding off with your...

Yamaha extends 0% deals and free insurance offers

11 September 2009

Yamaha has extended it three biggest offers until 31st October 2009, enabling riders to get on a huge variety of their machines from £99 down. 14 bikes for £99 down The Hot Wheels scheme offers 0%...

Reclaim North Wales - send us your pictures

11 September 2009 by Steve Farrell

MCN is asking riders helping us reclaim North Wales this Sunday to send us their pictures from the day. We’re encouraging as many law-abiding motorcyclists as possible to descend on the region in a...

2Evil is craziest scooter ever

11 September 2009 by Guy Procter

This insane little dragster is the most jaw-dropping scooter we’ve ever seen. Dubbed 2Evil by its French creators MXS, the knee-high prototype pumps out an incredible 50bhp from just two 86cc...

Reclaim North Wales - fine weather predicted

11 September 2009 by Steve Farrell

Fine weather is forecasted for North Wales on Sunday – when thousands of you are set to descend on the region with MCN. Our Reclaim North Wales campaign is taking a stance against heavy-handed police...

New Bike: Suzuki unveil GSX1250FA for 2010

11 September 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Suzuki is releasing the GSX1250FA as a new model for 2010 – essentially a fully-faired Bandit 1250. The new machine uses the engine and chassis from the Bandit 1250S, but with a new full fairing...

2010 Suzuki Bandit 1250 N

11 September 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Suzuki has just released the 2010 version of the Bandit 1250 N in France with a restyled seat unit, headlight and clocks. Underneath the new look (to match the 2009-spec Bandit 650) the bike is...

New for 2010: KTM Bike Tent

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

Tents aren’t new to KTM’s Powerwear collection, but one that doubles us to keep your bike out of view is. This set up allows for a tent adequate to happily house two fairly burly sized folks to have...

New KTM Brandeisen, really

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

This one took us a while to work out – a KTM branding iron? But apparently it’s a barbeque tool. We’ll explain. So you’ve cooked your steak, but how are you going to tell which one is yours? Easy,...

Aprilia RSV4 official parts

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

Check out next week’s issue of MCN as we’ve collated the brand spanking new range of add-ons for the Aprilia RSV4. An official parts catalogue has only just been announced this month, and we’ve got...

Keep your beers frosty with the KTM Cooler chair

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

Price at £24 is this extremely useful Cooler chair that makes it way into the new Orange Accessories catalogue from KTM. If you’re going away to a foreign GP or World Superbike round then you’ll...

New casual t-shirt line from KTM

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

As well as launching new bikes, new parts and new kit, KTM also has a pretty extensive clothing line. Here are some of our favourites that have become new additions to the catalogue for the close of...

10% off bike kit at Grand Prix Legends

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

For one week only, Grand Prix Legends is offering ten per cent discounts on all motorcycle protectivewear that’s currently in stock. That’s a ten per cent discount on leathers, lids, gloves and boots.

Alpinestars launch Bionic Neck Support into mountain bike range

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

Alpinestars appears to have taken the Eurobike pushbike show by storm this year, announcing their arrival into the pushbike world for the first year in 2010. And it’s the Bionic Neck Support,...

Oxford Products secure EDZ distribution

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

Oxford Products has been appointed exclusive worldwide distributor with immediate effect for the market-leading range of EDZ base layers and thermal clothing. Established in 1995 by James Tilleard as...

Video: Power test highlights

11 September 2009 by MCN

Take 979kg of plastics and alloys, 5223cc of capacity, 402.96bhp of power and 326.44ftlb of torque and you have three very serious motorcycles – the Yamaha Vmax, Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle and...

First consumer product launched with d3o 'custard' armour

11 September 2009 by Rob Hull

The new 2010 Firstgear line of jackets incorporates the revolutionary new type of armour protection from d3o. D3o Intelligent Shock Absorption is a patented, shock absorbing material, engineered...

Legal advice: placing a deposit on a bike

11 September 2009 by Chris Dabbs

When you place a deposit to secure a bike that needs to be ordered months ahead and negotiate added incentives like an alarm, a dealer cannot pull out of the deal because the bike has gained in...

MCN in the mud bath

10 September 2009 by bobbledink66

This was taken in the Mud Baths, Dalyan, Turkey, August 09. I’m Tim Randles reading MCN while my family & mates look on. What else can you do while the mud drys. And no the mud didn’t work wonders…...

Has your bike's frame cracked or snapped?

10 September 2009 by Guy Procter

Has your bike suffered a cracked or snapped frame in a situation you regard as unexpected or unreasonable? Do you know someone who’s bike this has happened to? If so, we want to hear from you. Any...

KTM Snipe X helmet

10 September 2009 by Rob Hull

If you own a big KTM Adventure trailie or the new for 2009 SMT then this is the helmet you’ve been waiting for. Get the best price on motorcycle helmets It’s based on the hugely popular Arai Tour X3...

Rare Vincent at Auction

10 September 2009 by Laura Kennerley

This rare Vincent Rapide will be the highlight of this weekend’s auction at Beaulieu Motor Museum. The 1949 998cc Rapide is one of only a handful of models made using HRD-branded crankcases. It is...

Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe to rival H-D Street Glide

10 September 2009 by Chris Newbigging

US riders are getting Yamaha’s new rival for the Harley-Davidson Street Glide, the Stratoliner Deluxe, in 2010. Sold under the Star Motorcycles banner in the USA, the Stratoliner Deluxe is based...

Video: £1500 adventure bike challenge - part 1

10 September 2009 by MCN

In the latest MCN Challenge we’re going to prove that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get your hands on a great adventure bike. With a £1500 budget burning a hole in their pockets, MCN’s road...