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Poll: Dovizioso won't win anything on the Ducati

04 December 2012 by MCN

At the start of 2011, few people imagined that Valentino would have such a disastrous time on the Ducati MotoGP bike. At the start of 2012, few people imagined that Rossi would be switching machines...

New MCN December 5: Bigger Better Z800

04 December 2012 by MCN

In this week’s MCN, out December 5, we bring you the very first UK test of the new Z800, Kawasaki’s replacement for it’s ultra-popular Z750. We also take a look at BMW’s update to it’s already amazing...

World Superbike Champ’s All-British Bid For Land Speed Record

04 December 2012 by Andy Downes

Former world champion James Toseland, has launched a UK attempt to break the official world motorcycle land speed record – aiming to achieve a speed of at least 400mph. On a tour of the University of...

MCN Sport 2012 review out now!

04 December 2012 by Liam Marsden

In the latest issue of MCN Sport, out now, we look back on an eventful year in motorcycle racing which saw three racers retire at the top of their game. We speak to Casey Stoner, Max Biaggi and Ryan...

Dec 5: Bikes on the TV

04 December 2012 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...

France bins hi-vis plans

03 December 2012 by Steve Farrell

French plans for compulsory high-visibility motorcycle clothing have been withdrawn. French government had proposed making riders wear at least 150 square-centimetres of reflective material. The...

MCN exclusive: The Long Ride Home book for only £9.99

03 December 2012 by MCN

In 2009 Nathan Millward set off from Sydney, Australia on an old Australian Post bike Honda CT110 called Dot, hoping to reach England. Over the next nine months, he rode 23,000 miles through 18...

Honda unveil sporty new NSC50R scooter at Motorcycle Live

30 November 2012 by Simon Patterson

Honda have publically unveiled their new NSC50R scooter at Motorcycle Live in Birmingham. The four-stroke 50cc machine is firmly aimed at new riders, and comes with an attractive launch deal and price as well as sporty colour schemes. The bike will be launched in two colour schemes in the UK, both race replicas. One will be based on the colours of the Repsol Honda Grand Prix team, while the other...

Evel Knievel's last bike and 'Batcycle' up for auction

30 November 2012 by Simon Patterson

An auction due to take place on Saturday in North Palm Beach, Florida will feature the last motorcycle owned by Evel Knievel before his death in 2007, as well as a range of other motorcycles including...

Exclusive: Three new Triumphs spied!

30 November 2012 by Simon Patterson

These exclusive spy shots show not one, but three new Triumphs currently being developed on the road – including an all-new Bonneville-based café racer, a road-ready 2013 Tiger update – dubbed the...

Horex VR6 hits showrooms

30 November 2012 by MCN

The first Horex VR6 roadsters have been delivered to dealers – a year later than planned. An all-new German concern reviving a historic brand, the bike features an innovative 1200cc VR6 engine...

Destination dealer: Drayton Croft

30 November 2012 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Drayton Croft has been established for over 35 years and are proud to present their newly revamped website which means you now have access to a vast range of new and pre-loved...

MV Agusta Brutale 800 first ride: "Instant grunt in any gear"

29 November 2012 by MCN

MV Agusta’s new Brutale 800 is currently being put through its paces by MCN’s Andy Downes in the south of France. These are his first riding impressions: “I’ve been riding it for about an hour and...

MV Agusta Brutale 800 launch

29 November 2012 by MCN

MCN is at the press launch of the new MV Agusta Brutale 800 in Cannes this morning. MCN’s Andy Downes is just about to set off on a three hour test ride on the roads of the South of France and will...

You Ask/You Answer: Cheap winter riding kit

28 November 2012 by MCN

I can’t afford super-expensive winter riding kit, but my cheap all-weather gear leaves me soaked to my pants if I ride for more than 30 minutes in the rain. I can’t afford new kit, so what works for...

Poll: What is most likely to make you speed less often?

27 November 2012 by MCN

Recently the Department of Transport are introducing more and more speed awareness courses as an alternative to the traditional points and a fine for drivers caught over the limit. But the...

Poll: The toughest motorcycle race on earth is...

27 November 2012 by MCN

Six laps of a 37.73 mile circuit at speeds approaching 200mph? A 5000 mile marathon over rock, sand and every other surface imaginable? 24 hours of flat out neck and neck racing on a GP circuit? A one...

Poll: Would you buy winter tyres?

27 November 2012 by MCN

In this week’s MCN, we look at the debate around riding all through the winter, and talk to people who ride 365 in much worse weather than the UK. One of the people we talk to is a Swedish bike...

New MCN November 28: Triumph Trio Spied

27 November 2012 by MCN

In this week’s MCN, out November 29, we bring you exclusive shots of three brand new Triumphs, including a new Bonneville-based cafe racer and the long-awaited replacement for the Tiger 1050. We also...

Vespa announce 'retro-futurist' 946

23 November 2012 by Simon Patterson

Italian scooter legends Piaggio have unveiled their latest offering from Vespa – the rather beautiful special edition 946, in both 125cc and 150cc versions The bike will use the firm’s three-valve...

Manx Motorcycle Club announces Past Winners Parade

23 November 2012 by MCN

The Manx Motorcycle Club will hold a past winners parade as part of the celebration’s for the Manx Grand Prix 90th anniversary. The parade will take place over the mountain course on August 28 during...

BMW custom concept confirmed for 2013 launch

23 November 2012 by MCN

BMW have confirmed at the Milan Show that their new rumoured ‘custom concept’ will be making it’s debut in 2013. The bike, based on a R1200, wasn’t on display at the show, but a statement by BMW boss...

Winter bolt-ons for Honda NC700

23 November 2012 by Marc Abbott

Pyramid Plastics have just announced three new products to protect the Honda NC700 range from road muck over the grimier months. Firstly, the plastic Integra Hugger is said to require no drilling and...

Destination dealer: Metropolis Motorcycles

23 November 2012 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Metropolis Motorcycles has three branches in London, each with their own areas of specialism to cater for the city biker’s every need. The North London branch, located in Barnet,...

Bike journo caught at 160mph was ‘euphoric’ after proposing to girlfriend

23 November 2012 by Steve Farrell

A motorcycle journalist caught speeding at 160mph has been banned for three months after telling a court his girlfriend had just agreed to marry him. Andrew Stevens, 30, who writes for a website,...

Big bikes escape EU anti-tampering measures

22 November 2012 by Steve Farrell

Motorcycles producing over 47bhp have escaped EU plans to make bikes impossible for owners to modify. European Parliament has voted in favour of limiting so-called anti-tampering measures to smaller...

Video: MCN rides the Wall of death

22 November 2012 by MCN

I wouldn’t usually spend much time thinking about the word ‘hurt’. But I did recently give it some consideration after receiving an email warning: ‘There is a very good chance you will get hurt.’ Actually the word and its definition became a matter for urgent consideration. And I considered that it embraced anything from a scratch to a maiming. I didn’t know whether the email sender, a Wall of...