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In MCN - out Sep 7

02 September 2005

In this week’s MCN – out on Wednesday, September 7 – news of an important new bike you’ll have to buy the paper to see… plus Colin Edwards verdict on the 2006 R6… PLUS: Minister claims biking is safe...

06 Wing gets airbag

02 September 2005

This is the new 2006 Honda Goldwing. What’s new? Well there’s a range of minor changes. But the biggest difference is that from 2006 it comes with an airbag. There’s more on that world first – in...

Air ambulance nightmare

02 September 2005

A woman who took part in Sunday’s (Sep 4) ride for Essex’s Air Ambulance ended the day being airlifted to hospital by the helicopter she was raising funds for – after an accident on the way home. A...

Cannonball winner's tale

02 September 2005

Off we head again down the two lane A26, cruising at 130, approaching some lorries, one of which was trying to overtake the other at 2 mile an hour more than the slower one. I’ll sort these out in a...

Asda wins KillSpills award

02 September 2005

Asda has won the KillSpills/BMF Diesel Spills Reduction Award for 2005. The supermarket chain’s distribution arm landed it for briefing all theirr drivers on the danger diesel spills post to...

Ride to remind PM Blair

02 September 2005

More than 1000 of us are expected to take part in this year’s KillSpills protest rally in London – delivering a reminder to PM Tony Blair that he’s failed to act since receiving a 10,000-name petition...

2006 Honda CBR600s

02 September 2005

The 2006 Honda CBR600RR and CBR600F have both been revealed for the first time, with new colourschemes for both bikes. The CBR600RR, designed to echo the Honda MotoGP race bike, gets three new...

Four new Hondas tonight

02 September 2005

Honda will reveal four new bikes on Thursday (Sep 8 2005) at 3.30am BST – and you’ll see them all on this site. The line up includes: The new VFR800 The 2006 Goldwing The CRF250 The slimmer, more...

06 FJR & anniversay R1

02 September 2005

Yamaha’s new bikes keep on rolling out. Now there’s an updated FJR1300 and a 50th anniversary R1 in retro 70s colours. You’ll find more details about both bikes in MCN, out on September 7, 2005. More...

06 Tuono breaks cover

02 September 2005

The 06 Aprilia Tuono has broken cover – in pre-delivery state. The pictures – shared with us by a motorcyclenews.com user – show the new Tuono has been updated to share the chassis, engine and wheels...

Smoother 06 VFR800

02 September 2005

The 2006 VFR800 has updates to its V-TEC system for smoother performance, according to Honda. The sports-tourer also gets minor cosmetic updates for 2006 – with clear indicator lenses front and...

06 GSX-R600 and 750

02 September 2005

This leaked picture shows Suzuki’s 2006 GSX-R750 – and it’s a deadringer for the new GSX-R600, too. GSX-R1000 fans may be thinking it looks decidedly familiar, but there are big differences – notably...

Brief classifieds outage

02 September 2005

As part of our ongoing improvements on motorcyclenews.com, our classified bike sales section is unavailable for a short period on Tuesday September 6, 2005. During this time – which ends at 12.30pm, users will not be able to place ads to sell bikes in our classified listings. We apologise for this brief inconvenience and assure all users that this outage will result in improvements for both...

2006 Honda CBR1000RR

02 September 2005

These are the first officially released pictures of the 2006 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade. It clearly borrows heavily from Honda’s RCV MotoGP bike and is said to make around 170bhp – with up to 160bhp...

Fuel protests return

02 September 2005

Haulage companies are planning to blockade oil refineries on September 14 as a protest against escalating fuel prices. Pump prices in the UK have hit record highs after hurricane Katrina, which...

Is this safest bike ever?

02 September 2005

This is the newest Honda to break cover in Japan – but don’t expect to be able to buy one this Spring. The ASV-3 is the latest thing in safety and comes complete with onboard cameras, radar and...

06 Ducati Monster

02 September 2005

This artist’s impression reveals how the new high performance S2R version of Ducati’s Monster will look when it breaks cover for 2006. It will use the 1000cc DS engine developed for the Multistrada. ...

What's on: Sept 7 on

02 September 2005

We’ve changed our What’s On listings to 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

Interactive ride: Latest

01 September 2005

motorcyclenews.com took you on an interactive ride round the country during the day on September 1. Read how it went below and check out the related topic linked from this story to see feedback from...

Bag an ex-demo deal

29 September 2004

It’s a cracking time to change your bike with dealers wanting to off-load their 2004 demo bikes and unused pre-registered bikes. Many are offering clearance sales on used stock, too. Sell yours...

BMW boss goes global

29 September 2004

BMW’s GB bike boss is on the move after just 10 months in the job. Pieter de Waal arrived in January with a stunning record of success in South Africa – increasing sales ten-fold in seven years. Now...

Bike meets: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. There is one near you. Don’t miss out on the chance to meet up with other riders. These are meetings on in the week starting on Wednesday September 29, 2004. They are listed by date. WEDNESDAY September 29 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn,...

Teen thriller from Derbi

29 September 2004

Looks like there’s never been a better time to be 17. Derbi has launched the gorgeous GPR125 race replica -complete with radial front brake caliper, upside-down forks, underseat exhaust, alloy frame...

Trackdays: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS and RIDING SCHOOLS. These are those for the week starting Wednesday, September 29, 2004. They are listed by category then date. TRACKDAYS FRIDAY October 1 100% Bikes Trackday, Croft, North Yorkshire. £120, 0870-8722532 or www.100pc.co.uk Track Attack, Donington Park, Leicestershire. 01332-819503. SATURDAY October 2 Track Attack, Donington Park,...

Le cops nab our man

29 September 2004

Used Bikes Editor Angus Farquhar is completing his last session at the European Superbikes School three day track course at the Norgaro circuit in France. He’s going quicker but is 90 Euros lighter in...

Hyosung's 05 surprises

29 September 2004

2005 could be the year you buy your first Hyosung. They may not have the cache of their Japanese rivals yet, but the new line-up – and their prices – could well turn your head. Suzuki’s SV650S is...

Rideouts: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS you can join in all around the UK. For others – or to organise your own, see our Rideouts forum. You’ll find it by selecting HAVE YOUR SAY from our main...

CCM back in business

29 September 2004

CCM is back in business. Spare parts should be available by the end of October and new bikes are expected to be on sale early next year. Founder Alan Clews, son Austin Clews, son Austin and...

Montesa 4-stroke here

29 September 2004

Montesa has launched a customer version of the four-stroke Cota 4RT trial bike Douglie Lampkin will ride in next year’s world championship. The move to a four-stroke (championship rules will ban...

Race meets: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of ROAD RACING, SPRINTS, SUPERMOTO, MINIMOTO, DRAG RACING AND HILLCLIMBS. These are those for the week commencing Wednesday, September 29, 2004. They are listed by category, then date. ROAD RACING SATURDAY October 2 Classic Racing MCC, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. 01953-850677 or www.crmc.co.uk Darley Moor MCRRC, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. 01246-866537. Euro...

The funkiest 50 yet?

29 September 2004

Malaguti’s ultra-funky new 50 – the Drakon NKD – will be shown for the first time in the UK at the NEC Show from November 5. The six-speed 50 comes complete with radial front brake caliper, 3-spoke...

What's hot on this site

29 September 2004

We’ve been tracking the content that got most people most excited. And now here’s your chance to catch up with it all in one hit. The following stories are those that have the current highest scores...

E-Clip: September 29

29 September 2004

No one likes a show-off, so it’s refreshingly funny to see this one fall on his arse. To view the clip click here, and look under Crashes, for YZFR1 Stoppie Wheelie Crash.

Go naked for hot deals

29 September 2004

With a new half-faired 650 from Hyosung breaking cover and an updated Cagiva Raptor 650 on the scene for 2005, our focus on hot used deals this week is on naked and half-faired 600s. These all...

E-Clip: September 22

22 September 2004

Fonsi Nieto puts the brakes on Toni Elias during the 250 race at the Welkom MotoGP. Click here to view this clip

Trackdays: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS on in the UK. If you haven’t had a crack yet this summer, there’s still plenty of time and plenty of choice. Stop thinking about it and book that day off! You’ll never look back. THURSDAY September 23 Hottrax Trackday, Rockingham, Northants. £129. 01908-330445. Yamaha Thundercat Trackday, Rockingham, Northants. 01492-534070. Motorcycle Folly Trackday,...