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Rip off Britain

29 October 2012 by Anonymous

Recently received quote for new Harley. Cost £18,000 new, £5,400 deposit, balance to finance £12,600 over 36 payments. Cost per month ,£223.14 with a final payment of £8,718. Total charge for credit a whopping £4226.04 which equates to approx 33.54% over the payback period. Total cost of bike £22,226.04. They say its a good deal what do you think? I think its extortionate.

Original 1902 motorcycle for sale, several careful owners

29 October 2012 by Steve Farrell

Original 1902 motorcycle for sale, several careful owners

A 110-year-old motorcycle is to be auctioned in original unrestored condition. The 1902 Rambler Model B from Colonel Albert Pope’s American Cycle Manufacturing Company will be offered at the Bonhams...

Motorcyclist caught speeding at 152mph

29 October 2012 by Steve Farrell

Motorcyclist caught speeding at 152mph

A motorcyclist caught speeding at 152mph has been found guilty of dangerous driving. Stephen Tull, 37, admitted more than doubling the 70mph speed limit on the A27 in Binsted, Sussex, on October 16...

Number plate ‘CBR400R’ in DVLA auction

29 October 2012 by Steve Farrell

Number plate ‘CBR400R’ in DVLA auction

Honda CBR400R owners might be interested in the DVLA’s next personalised number plate auction – which includes the registration ‘CBR400R’. The private plate will go under the hammer on November 14 at...

New motorway tax considered

29 October 2012 by Steve Farrell

New motorway tax considered

Using motorways would cost more in road tax under plans being considered by the Government. According to newspaper reports, ministers are considering a two-tier system with those who agree not to use...

‘Change clocks to cut bike casualties’

29 October 2012 by Steve Farrell

‘Change clocks to cut bike casualties’

Motorcycling would be safer if clocks were brought forward by an hour to make evenings lighter, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists. The group wants a three-year trial of new daylight...

Home built scrambler

28 October 2012 by Chad Aaberg

I built this scrambler-style bike from scratch. It’s based on a 1972 Honda.

'John McGuinness - TT Legend' book launched

26 October 2012 by MCN

'John McGuinness - TT Legend' book launched

TT star John McGuinness and renowned roadracing photographer Stephen Davison will launch their new book ‘John McGuinness – TT Legend’ tomorrow in Ballymoney. The book, with words by McGuinness and...

Destination dealer: Doble Motorcycles

26 October 2012 by MCN

Destination dealer: Doble Motorcycles

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Now is a great time to buy a bike at Doble Motorcycles with some of the best prices you’re likely to find anywhere in the country on some of the hottest bikes available. Take the...

Not a Kawasaki fan

26 October 2012 by burty10

Not a Kawasaki fan

I don’t think my new granddaughter likes Kawasakis!

New vid goes behind the scenes of Skyfall's bike chase

26 October 2012

This awesome new video, produced in cooperation with Honda, shows how the motorcycle chase in the brand new James Bond movie, Skyfall, was filmed. It features stunt ace Robbie Maddison (who doubles for star Daniel Craig), interviews with the stunt team and footage from the film. See next week’s Motorcycle News for our run down of the best Bond bike sequences ever – it’s out Wednesday October 31

BMW unveil 30th anniversary K1300S

25 October 2012 by Liam Marsden

BMW unveil 30th anniversary K1300S

BMW has released images and details of the 30th anniversary K1300S, which will be available in 2013 to mark the 30th anniversary of the K-series. Related: BMW K100 buyer’s guide The model, called...

New Honda 500s spied – again

25 October 2012 by Phil West

New Honda 500s spied – again

These spy shots show Honda’s three, all-new, 2013 500s in their finished state for the first time. Believed to have been taken during the filming of an advertising campaign the pictures clearly show...

McGuinness, John McGuinness!

25 October 2012 by MCN

It’s probably good that John McGuinness is exceptionally talented on a motorbike, because if this foray into film is anything to go by, he doesn’t have a future in acting! Check out John in action as Secret Agent 001, supported by an all star cast including Honda Racing boss Neil Tuxtworth and former Manx Chief Constable Carolyn Kinrade!

France rejects EU 'super-MOT'

25 October 2012 by MCN

France rejects EU 'super-MOT'

Plans for a new Europe-wide ‘super MoT’ have been rejected in France, Sweden and Holland. The Motorcycle Action Group is calling for the UK to do the same. It says the proposed EU annual...

Husqvarna offer 20% off all aftermarket parts

25 October 2012 by MCN

Husqvarna offer 20% off all aftermarket parts

Husqvarna are offering owners the chance to update bikes ahead of the 2013 season with an offer giving 20% off genuine aftermarket parts through participating dealers. The offer, which runs until 15th...

'Old Bill' Brough sells for world record £290K

25 October 2012 by Phil West

'Old Bill' Brough sells for world record £290K

A new world record sale price for a classic motorcycle has been set by historic Brough Superior ‘Old Bill’, which sold for £291,200 at H&H’s Duxford auction on Tuesday. The bike, built in 1922 for the...

MCN Shop deal of the week: Spyke Blaster EVO Suit with FREE Boots

25 October 2012 by MCN

MCN Shop deal of the week: Spyke Blaster EVO Suit with FREE Boots

The Spyke Blaster EVO is the perfect suit for road or track riding, with it’s stretch leater and fibre inserts to ensure maximum comfort over long journies, short blasts, or trackdays. The suit has a...

2013 Aprilia RSV4 ridden

25 October 2012 by Michael Neeves

2013 Aprilia RSV4 ridden

This is what motorcycling dreams are made of: a sunny day, a dry track and one of the world’s best superbikes to play on. I’m talking about the lightly-revised new 2013 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC. It’s...

Why we ride

24 October 2012 by Nathan Laws

Why do this? Why do that? Why ride bikes? If you need a reason… Go on, read it. You know you’re curious. The golden glint of the evening spring sun dances across my visor, reflected across the damp-patched tarmac as I begin to sit the bike up post-apex. The throttle grip feels good in my gloved hand, everything familiar and comfortable. The well worn leather sits close to my skin, like an old...

New Hayabusa unveiled with ABS and Brembo brakes

24 October 2012 by MCN

New Hayabusa unveiled with ABS and Brembo brakes

Suzuki have released details of their new-for-2013 Hayabusa. The big capacity sports bike will get only it’s second update in it’s fourteen year history, and becoming a member of the GSX-R family. The...

New MV Agusta Brutales for 2013

24 October 2012 by Liam Marsden

New MV Agusta Brutales for 2013

MV Agusta’s four-cylinder Brutale range will be simplified to just three models for 2013 – all will be 1090cc. The three models available from 2013 are the Brutale 1090, Brutale 1090R and Brutale...

Video: BMW F700GS vs Rivals

23 October 2012 by MCN

Video: BMW F700GS vs Rivals

The new BMW F700GS replaces the old F650GS for 2013, although capacity remains at 800cc. We tested it against the Kawasaki Versys, Suzuki V-Strom 650 and Triumph Tiger 800 to see which is the best mid...

Oct 24: Bikes on the Box

23 October 2012 by Alison Silcox

Oct 24: Bikes on the Box

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...

New MCN October 24: Simoncelli one year on

23 October 2012 by Liam Marsden

New MCN October 24: Simoncelli one year on

In this week’s MCN, out October 24, we reflect on the untimely passing of Marco Simoncelli one year on. We speak to rivals Andrea Dovizioso and Casey Stoner, friends Loris Capirossi and Valentino...

20th Anniversary Monsters at Motorcycle Live

22 October 2012 by Richard Newlands

20th Anniversary Monsters at Motorcycle Live

Ducati is asking for Monster owners to share images and stories of owning the iconic bike, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2013, on their Facebook page. From all the submissions, Ducati...

Poll: Should the UK government introduce compulsory breathalysers?

22 October 2012 by MCN

Poll: Should the UK government introduce compulsory breathalysers?

Law changes in France will soon introduce on-the-spot fines of €11 (£8.90) for motorists found to not be carrying single-use breathalysers. Riders and drivers will be expected to use the tests to make...

Poll - When is your bike going away for the winter?

22 October 2012 by MCN

Poll - When is your bike going away for the winter?

With the clocks changing next weekend and the winter weather closing in, a lot of bikes are already packed away until it’s safe to venture out without getting soaked through. However, there’s some...

Poll: Do you have any idea what’s going on with the new licensing laws?

22 October 2012 by MCN

Poll: Do you have any idea what’s going on with the new licensing laws?

New changes to the law are being brought in in January due to EU legislation that will see new riders potentially forced to take three tests before being allowed access to bikes greater than...

You ask/you answer: Does cold weather affect your concentration?

22 October 2012 by MCN

You ask/you answer: Does cold weather affect your concentration?

“How much does cold weather riding affect your concentration? When I go out in the freezing cold on my long commutes all I seem to think about is getting home quickly and I feel like my concentration...

MCN IAM Better Riding Guide: Putting your bike away over winter

22 October 2012 by Stefan Bartlett

MCN IAM Better Riding Guide: Putting your bike away over winter

Over the past five weeks, the IAM have been offering advice on all aspects of biking. But as the temperature drops and the frost appears. It may be the time of year to put your bike away. Whether it’s...

Aprilia Tuono and Mille owners: Tell us your experiences

22 October 2012 by Michael Neeves

Aprilia Tuono and Mille owners: Tell us your experiences

We’re putting a feature together on these used Aprilias: • RSV Mille ’98-‘03 • RSV 1000R ’04-‘09 • Tuono ’02-‘05 • Tuono R ’06-‘09 We’d love to hear from you if you’ve owned any of these bikes. We’d...

Counting by motorcycles

20 October 2012 by Simon

By 22 months, thanks in part to MCN and to the fact I have a bike, my son is already motorcycle mad. His favourite rider is Tom Sykes. He thinks he’s a superhero seeing Tom in his team green gear and fluorescent helmet. He says, “Go Tom, you’ll win the title next year!” This video show one of his favourite learning activities, with the help of a copy of the MCN.

Destination dealer: Maidstone Harley-Davidson

19 October 2012 by MCN

Destination dealer: Maidstone Harley-Davidson

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Kent’s newest official Harley-Davidson dealership is about to celebrate its first birthday. Staff at Maidstone Harley-Davidson are looking forward to welcoming you at the...

Zero mile Yamaha R7 up for auction

19 October 2012 by MCN

Zero mile Yamaha R7 up for auction

A zero mile Yamaha R7 will go up for auction in the Bonhams end-of-season auction at the Stafford Show on October 21. The 2002 model R7, which has been signed by Noriyuki Haga is estimated to fetch...

MZ return with revolutionary new engine

19 October 2012 by MCN

MZ return with revolutionary new engine

It might not look particularly revolutionary, but this understated 125 supermoto could prove to be one of the most significant motorcycles of 2013. Not only is it the first new product of the...