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DB5 wins top bike prize

22 September 2004

Bimota’s new DB5 Mille has been presented with the Munich Show’s “Motorcycle Design Award” in the supersport category. Designer Sergio Robbiano’s use of a composite trellis swingarm caught the eye. ...

Off road: Sep 29 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of off road events on in the UK. These are for the week starting Wednesday September 29, 2004. They are listed by category and then by date. SPEEDWAY WED September 29 Hull, Yorkshire. 7.30pm. 01482-784848. King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. THURSDAY September 30 Sheffield, South Yorkshire. 0114-285-3142. FRIDAY October 1 Edinburgh, Armadale, West Lothian.

GS riders' life-saving act

22 September 2004

BMW GS riders have raised enough cash to pay for two life-saving defibrillators in memory of fellow rider Keith Davies. Keith, from Halesowen in the West Midlands, spent many happy miles riding in...

Z750 tidied and sorted

22 September 2004

Changing the suspension on my Z750 made a big difference when I rode it at Rockingham. The Hagon Products (0208 502 6222) front and rear suspension took the handling from ‘ok’ to confidence...

MV's Brutale America

15 September 2004

MV Agusta showed an ‘America’ version of its Brutale naked bike at the Munich Bike Show – reviving memories of the classic MV Agusta models of the 1970s. The bike was first shown at the Milan Show...

Race meets: Sep 22 on

15 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of ROAD RACING, SUPERMOTO, MINIMOTO AND events on in the UK. ROAD RACING SATURDAY September 25 North Armagh MCC, Tandragee, County Armagh. 028-3884-0231. British Superbikes, non-title race, Castle Combe, Wilts. 01249-782929. International Gold Cup Road Races, Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough. 01723-373000. See preview on page 38. Derby Phoenix MCC, Oulton Park,...

Off-Road with BMW

15 September 2004

I’m lost in the middle of the Brecon Beacons in Wales, flat on my back, with my BMW F650GS on its side, rear wheel spinning. I should be hitting the kill switch but I’m too busy laughing as I hear one...

BMW Off Road part 3

15 September 2004

Lunch is grabbed at the BMW trailer, with rolls, water, tea and coffee. It’s a good chance to bond with the rest of the group, which comprises some keen off-road racers, some less experienced, and...

Munich Show babes

15 September 2004

The Munich Bike Show opened to the public on Wednesday (Sep 15). But, we appreciate, not all of you can be there. We haven’t allowed that to mean that you’ve had to miss out on a personal eyeful of...

R1 tops ratings chart

15 September 2004

The Yamaha R1 has topped the motorcyclenews.com ratings chart, notching the highest percentage when you combine MCN and user review scores. The R1 scores a massive 97.5 percent rating when you...

Tail End this weekend

15 September 2004

The seventh annual BMF Tail End rally takes place at the East of England Showground on September 18 and 19. The two day event includes arena shows, live bands, hundreds of trade stalls and side...

Play freestyle MX game

15 September 2004

Perfect your Freestyle motocross jumping technique with this new game from Alpinestars. Speed your crosser along the jump track and choose from seven different stunts to clock up the points. Get it...

Munich Show round-up

15 September 2004

MCN was mob-handed at the Munich Show to cover all the new bike news as it broke. The press launches are now over and the show opened to the public. But we’re guessing not many of you will have been...

BMW Off Road Part 4

15 September 2004

And then it was time to start crossing streams. It seemed when it was demonstrated. All we needed to do was ride down one side, through the stream and up the other side. And after a couple of early...

BikeMeets: Sep 15 on

15 September 2004

Make the most of this week’s spell of warm sunshine and get out to a bike meet. There are hundreds on throughout the nation. Each week we list them. Those following are for the week commencing...

Rallies: Sep 22 on

15 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RALLIES and AUTOJUMBLES on in the UK. These are for the week starting September 22, 2004. Rallies FRIDAY September 24 QMCC Snake Bite Rally, Drumnagreah Hotel, County Antrim. 07703-460799. South Yorkshire Sidecar Club Camping Weekend, Ferry Boat Farm, Old Denaby, Yorkshire. 01977-640193. Ribcrackers Run to the Sun Party, Lumb Farm, Ripley, Derbyshire.

BMW Off-Road part 2

15 September 2004

As I arrived late, Pavey gives me some one-on-one tuition to get me quickly up to speed. He starts by dropping my bike on its side and telling me to pick it up. Luckily there is a special knack to...

In MCN: September 22

15 September 2004

This week’s issue of MCN comes complete with a free supplement packed with all the new bikes of 2005. It’s the only way to stay on top of the rush of hot metal pouring out ready to thrill us next...

You rate the 05 bikes

15 September 2004

The bikes of 2005 are on parade among the glamour of the Munich Bike Show all this week. We’ve been bringing you first pictures as the bikes were launched and asking for your reactions. If you...

E-Clip: September 15

15 September 2004

If you missed American Chopper on the Discovery Channel, here’ some ‘amusing’ outakes. To view the clips, simply click here. Have Your Say about the Video, here.

We're up for top award

15 September 2004

motorcyclenews.com has been short-listed for a prestigious national prize in the annual Association of Online Publishers awards. The AOP has had a record number of entries this year (over 200) and...

Rideouts: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS on in the UK. To check for more, or to organise your own, visit the Road Riding board in our Have Your Say forums. Click here. RIDEOUTS THURSDAY September 16 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails, North Wales. 01270-768562. All week. Royal Oak, North Kelsey, Lincs. 7pm. 01652-678544. SATURDAY September 18 Track Sense Trail Ride, Hampshire. 08704-450600. Fasttrack...

Meet Jodi at Essex run

08 September 2004

Blonde bombshell biking babe Jodi Marsh will kickstart the 2004 Essex Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run on Sunday, September 12. Jodi – who recently joined MCN on a road test – will be at Ford’s Dunton...

Aprilia debuts its Strada

08 September 2004

Aprilia has unveiled its new Yamaha-powered Pegaso Strada among the glitz of the Munich Bike Show. With an official launch on Tuesday morning (September 14) Aprilia uncovered a bike with...

RiDER Power results

08 September 2004

Read the results of RiDER Power’s 10,000-biker survey – starting with the next issue of Ride – out from September 10. This year’s response has been so great the results have had to be spread over two...

Revised R6 revealed

08 September 2004

Yamaha has upgraded its R6 to compete in the hard-fought 600cc sports bike class for 2005. The firm debuted its new-look bike on Tuesday afternoon (Sep 14) in Munich alongside a host of other new...

Diesel spills rally success

08 September 2004

The KillSpills rally in London to promote the dangers of diesel spills for motorcyclists took place on Saturday, September 11 with a huge turn-out riding from the Ace Cafe to Buckingham Palace. An...

Bike of the Year so far

08 September 2004

Which is your bike of the year… so far? With most firm’s 05 model ranges being launched at the Munich Bike Show from September 13 onwards, we’re asking for your nominations for the star so far. Will...

Off-Road: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of off-road events. These are those for the week commencing September 15, 2004. MOTOCROSS SATURDAY September 18 Wilden MXC, Kidderminster. 07778-396058. Twin-Shock SC, Glenochil -by-Alloa. 01383-732952. NIMC Ulster Championship, Donemana. 02871-338107. SUNDAY September 19 Glenrothes Youth MXC, Leuchars, Fife. 01333-340931. Luton and DMC, Toddington, Beds.

Trackdays: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS. These are for the week commencing September 15, 2004. THURSDAY September 16 Track Attack, Donington Park, Leics. 01332-819503. Speedfreak Trackday, Mallory Park, Leics. 01625-859969. FRIDAY September 17 Mick Boddice Trackday, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. 01332-677079. SATURDAY September 18 100% Bikes Trackday, Croft, N Yorks. £120. 0870-8722532.

Anti-diesel rally times

08 September 2004

Thinking of joining in the KillSpills rally? It’s on in London on September 11 and aims to raise the issue of the risks of diesel spills to motorcyclists. Here’s the itinery: 11am Rally Riders arrive...

Naked MZ goes public

08 September 2004

MZ launched its new MZ1000SF naked bike to the world at the Munich Bike Show on Monday (Sep 13). The firm has based it on its MZ1000S sports tourer, with a boosted midrange and a bikini fairing that...

2005 Suzukis

08 September 2004

Suzuki has unveiled its line up for 2005 with the all new GSX-R1000 topping the bill. The GSX-R1000 gets a twin injection system with dual throttle valves and the capacity gets a boost from 988 to...

E-clip: September 8

08 September 2004

Give it a bit too much gas going round a corner at full tilt and this is what you can expect. Click here to watch the clip

05 Ducatis go on show

08 September 2004

Ducati rolled out a host of stunning new bikes on Tuesday morning as it debuted its 2005 line-up at the Munich Bike Show in Germany. MCN was on hand to witness the world unveiling – which follows...

This week's trackdays

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS. These are for the week commencing September 8, 2004. THURSDAY September 9 Infinity Trackdays, Brands Hatch. £199. 01252-400500. 100% Bikes Trackday, Cadwell Park. 0870-8722532. FRIDAY September 10 Mick Boddice Trackday, Darley Moor. 01332-677079. Phil Bevan Trackday and Supermoto, Pembrey, Dyfed. 07968-208132. SATURDAY September 11 Suzuki Performance...