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MCN stands for My Contractions News

07 September 2012 by jasmin2012

What else is a girl to read between contractions? MCN Of course! Thank you MCN, Nong

2013 KTM Adventure 1190 ridden

06 September 2012 by MCN

KTM’s all-new 1190 Adventure is one of the most eagerly-awaited bikes of 2013 – and one of the most guarded secrets. Until now. Over the last two years MCN has gleaned details of the class-leading...

Video: Ducati Diavel Cromo first ride

06 September 2012 by MCN

Ducati have thrown the parts catalogue at their new Diavel Cromo. At £15000 new for a standard Ducati Diavel, the Cromo has had over £7000 of Ducati Performance Parts and £3000 worth of Ohlins...

Bike test doubts after reshuffle

06 September 2012 by Steve Farrell

Plans to improve the motorcycle test could stall following the government reshuffle, the British Motorcyclists Federation has warned. Former Roads Minister Mike Penning was the architect of plans to...

Destination dealer: Grantham Honda Bikes

05 September 2012 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Lincolnshire’s leading Honda dealer is gearing up for its last special open day of the year on Saturday, September 15. Grantham Honda Bikes has pulled out all the stops to make...

Win an R1 in Riders for Health online auction

05 September 2012 by Liam Marsden

A 2010 Yamaha R1 ridden by Cal Crutchlow, Scott Redding and James Toseland is one of the items up for grabs in Riders for Health’s biggest online auction. The bike has covered 3,500 miles, has a...

Built in Britain - time to pick your favourite

05 September 2012 by MCN

Britain’s biggest and most prestigious bike building competition has now reached the public voting stage as the cream of the UK’s professional and amateur builders fight for the top prizes. Built in...

You ask/you answer: Am I safe going to bike meets?

04 September 2012 by MCN

I’ve just passed my test and have been reading lots of motorcycle websites, mostly interested in the bikes I might buy next. I’ve noticed that a lot of people commenting seem to be very rude, sexist...

Poll: Do you care who's Transport Secretary?

04 September 2012 by MCN

The cabinet reshuffle has resulted in Justine Greening being replaced as Secretary of State for Transport by former chief whip Patrick McLoughlin. This means he’s now in charge of the Department of...

Poll: What's the greatest bike movie of all time?

04 September 2012 by MCN

Next week’s MCN (out September 12) gives the inside story on some of the best bike-related films. But which one would you rate as the finest ever made? Here’s our highly subjective Top 10 (note: we...

Sep 5 Bikes on the Box

04 September 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...

Video: 100 years of supersports

04 September 2012 by MCN

Middleweight sports bikes – usually of 600cc – have a history that goes back well beyond the first of the modern era, the Kawasaki GPz600R of 1985. In fact, the first sporty middleweight was built 100...

This is how we do it where I'm from

04 September 2012 by Anonymous

This is how we do it where I’m from.

Ride great routes with iBiker phone app

03 September 2012 by Marc Abbott

iBiker is an application designed for iPhones, iPads, iPod touch and Android devices that helps you plot, save and share your favourite biking routes. As well as the ability to rate your routes and...

Triumph unveil new Explorer XC

03 September 2012 by Phil West

This is Triumph’s new XC version of its Explorer 1200 – the surprise unveiling and one of the highlights of the weekend’s Triumph Live at Mallory Park. Built as a more, rugged, off-road orientated...

Ducati 1199 Panigale recall

03 September 2012 by Andy Davidson

Ducati UK has issued a recall for its 2012 1199 Panigale. The notice, which will affect 618 units, states three different problems with the machine. Ducati will be contacting the owners affected by...

Low and Mean CX500

03 September 2012 by Chad

We just built this cafe racer which we call Low and Mean from a beat up ’78 Honda CX500. It has a ton of unique parts that were all hand made by us.

Glen Richards tests E-power bike

31 August 2012 by mmwain

Over the last two weeks Glen Richards has been testing the Ecotricity Kingston University Ion Horse 12, successor to the Ion Horse 11 which finished third in the 2011 TT Zero and got within 400 yards...

Warning over new £50 ‘super MoT’ for bikes

31 August 2012 by Steve Farrell

Bike MoT costs could rise to £50 under EU proposals, according to the Motorcycle Action Group. The current £29 test is set to be replaced with a more rigorous ‘super MoT’ if plans go ahead, the group...

Presenting Richard Cooper with his trophy

29 August 2012 by Dave Dempsey

We had a great day at Mallory Park where my son Joe and his new wife Sophia, who suffered a serious blood clot on her brain three years ago, were invited by Mark Jessop of the EMRA to present the...

You ask/You answer: Should I take my kid on the back?

29 August 2012

My kids are aged eight and six, and the eldest is badgering me to take him on the back of the ZX-9R. Should I? Can I trust him to hold on properly? And what’s the bare minimum of kit I should get for...

New MCN August 29: British riders strike gold

28 August 2012

In this week’s MCN, out August 29, we celebrate the sporting success of British riders as Cal Crutchlow claims the first British MotoGP podium for 12 years. Not only that but WSB star Jonathan Rea has...

Aug 29 Bikes on the Box

28 August 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...

Kawasaki Z1000

27 August 2012 by Paul Hayter

My 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 is a modified machine which I also use every day. I don’t think it’s modded to the extreme, but rather it has some nice subtle modifications which add to the beauty of...

Video: Yamaha Super Tenere World Crosser first ride

27 August 2012 by Michael Guy

Yamaha launched its take on the big adventure bike market in 2010 when they unveiled the XT1200Z Super Tenere. Aimed at getting a slice of the most lucrative sector in biking, the Yamaha’s had success...

Win 2 VIP tickets to Triumph Live!

24 August 2012

Triumph Live is shaping up to be one of the best events of the summer, with top quality bands – the Kaiser Chiefs are headlining – plus stunt shows, racing, parades, and of course thousands of...

New bike instructor Autocom kits

23 August 2012 by Marc Abbott

A new kit from communication firm Autocom is aimed squarely at bike instructors. The Dual Power kit costs £299 and is said to be easy to install and effective up to 100mph. The company also says it...

Should Triumph make a small capacity bike?

22 August 2012

Rumours rumble on about Triumph making a 350cc single-cylinder bike, perhaps aimed at the Asian market. Should they do it?

Poll: What's stopping you doing advanced training?

22 August 2012

Next week’s MCN features ex-World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson being assessed on a Bikesafe training course. It’s the first advanced training Neil had ever done, and he came away impressed, having...

Bentley V6 Roadster concept

22 August 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi

Could Bentley be the other motorcycle brand of the Volkswagen Group? Here’s my concept for the Bentley V6 Roadster.

Poll: Has Cal Crutchlow's nightmare changed your view of Ducati?

22 August 2012

In an exclusive interview in MCN today (Wednesday), British MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow reveals the full extent of his anger with Ducati. After being offered a ride in the factory team, Crutchlow was...

You ask/you answer: Should I ever try to out-run the police?

22 August 2012

You ask, you answer: Should I ever try to out-run the police? A friend of mine claims to have out-run the police who attempted to catch him when he was speeding on a dual carriageway. I think he’s...

New MCN August 22: 110 Years of Triumph

21 August 2012

In this week’s MCN, out August 22, we celebrate 110 years of Triumph with a celebration of the British firm’s best bikes. We look at the highs and lows of 11 decades, including choosing the 11 best...

August 22: Bikes on TV

21 August 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 4 CH5 – Channel Five BBC BBCi – BBC Interactive ESPN – ESPN Classic Channel ITV DST – Discovery Turbo SHED – Discovery Shed SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2, 3 or Extra) WEDNESDAY AUGUST...

Video: What is the new 600?

20 August 2012 by MCN

Ten years ago, speedfreaks were buying 600s in their thousands, runed on by their wallet-friendly mix of precision handling, insane engines and cutting-edge technology. But many have fallen out of...

New Ossa Trialster for 2013

17 August 2012 by MCN

This is Ossa’s brand new, 2013 flagship trials machine, the TR280i. The new bike gets front suspension from Marzocchi and rear suspension from Ohlins as well as an improved clutch and improved...

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