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Video: World Ducati Week 2012

28 June 2012

Video: World Ducati Week 2012

The biggest-ever World Ducati Week has just closed with 65,000 Ducati fans from all over the world enjoying four days of bikes and getting close to racing stars like Nicky Hayden, Troy Bayliss and...

Bike theft and thieves caught fully on film but no arrests

28 June 2012 by sovrec

The theft of a Triumph Daytona 675 has been caught on CCTV fully showing all the thieves faces, their work, technique and their getaway (on a bike which can be hot wired unbelievably). Despite compiling this evidence, the rider has not seen any action by the police. Just how much more you could put in their lap to wrap up a case I cannot imagine. The victim has put an outline of the case and...

Spied: New Ducati Hypermotard and Multistrada?

28 June 2012 by MCN

Spied: New Ducati Hypermotard and Multistrada?

A second spy shot of a new water-cooled Ducati Hypermotard testing near the Bologna factory in northern Italy has led Ducati insiders to hint there will be two new bikes arriving. The prototype...

Updates for 2013 Husqvarna off-road range

27 June 2012 by MCN

Updates for 2013 Husqvarna off-road range

Husqvarna has revealed updates to two of its biggest selling enduro bikes along with a host of smaller changes to the rest of the range. The TE250R and 310R both get a new cylinder head and throttle...

See Schwantz lead legends at Festival of 1000 Bikes

27 June 2012 by Marc Abbott

See Schwantz lead legends at Festival of 1000 Bikes

Headlining the list of the great and the good riding at next weekend’s Vintage Motorcycle Club’s Festival of 1000 Bikes, held at Leicestershire’s Mallory Park, is the one and only Kevin...

You ask/You answer: What are the best tyres?

27 June 2012 by MCN

You ask/You answer: What are the best tyres?

I passed my test two years ago and have been gradually getting more confident on my 2004 Honda Fireblade. I’ve now got to fit some new tyres and want to know how much difference the best sticky rubber...

Poll: What's your opinion of hi-vis?

27 June 2012 by MCN

Poll: What's your opinion of hi-vis?

From January next year all French motorcyclists will have to wear a certain amount of hi-vis over their jacket. Good thing? What’s your opinion of hi-vis? pollcomment

Poll: How many bikes have you owned?

27 June 2012 by MCN

Poll: How many bikes have you owned?

Over your biking career so far, how many bikes have you owned? pollcomment

Poll: Which cruiser would you take for a test ride?

27 June 2012 by MCN

Poll: Which cruiser would you take for a test ride?

In next week’s MCN there’s a comprehensive buyer’s guide and celebration of Triumph’s Thunderbird. We want to get an idea of which cruisers (if any) the users of www.motorcyclenews.com would consider...

1000miles in 24 hours on a 125cc for the poppy appeal

26 June 2012 by dee michael thorne

1000miles in 24 hours on a 125cc for the poppy appeal

At 5.30am on Saturday I set off on a challenge to cover 1000 miles in under 24hours on my Yamaha YZF-R125 to raise money for the 2012 Poppy Appeal. The night before my stickers arrived from Fast Signs...

New MCN June 27: All-new Triumph Trophy 1200 revealed

26 June 2012 by Liam Marsden

New MCN June 27: All-new Triumph Trophy 1200 revealed

In this week’s MCN, out June 27, we have all the information and official pics on the all-new Triumph Trophy 1200. The Trophy 1200 is the most advanced Triumph ever, with electronically adjustable...

80-year-old grandmother on a Fireblade

22 June 2012 by Ovski

80-year-old grandmother on a Fireblade

For six years my girlfriend’s family and I have been joking about her nan having a go on a bike again. 50 years ago her and her husband went everywhere on a Vespa – fast forward to last weekend and...

Win signed WSB T-shirt and SBK Generations game

22 June 2012 by MCN

Win signed WSB T-shirt and SBK Generations game

We’re giving you an opportunity to get your hands on a T-shirt signed by Carlos Checa and Jonathan Rea, plus a copy of the latest World Superbikes console game, SBK Generations. But if you’re not the...

New radial Continental tyres for your classic tested

22 June 2012 by MCN

New radial Continental tyres for your classic tested

German tyre firm Continental have spent the last year developing a radial tyre to fit common classic bike wheel sizes, with the aim of revolutionising the performance of older machines. On the basis...

Video: Horex VR6 in action

22 June 2012 by Liam Marsden

Video: Horex VR6 in action

Video released by new German manufacturer Horex shows their V6-engined VR6 on the road in what appears to be showroom-ready form. The video gives the first glimpse at the sound of the unique 1218cc...

Still time to win 50% off your bike policy this June!

22 June 2012 by MCN

Still time to win 50% off your bike policy this June!

For your chance to win 50% off a year’s bike insurance*, renew your policy at MCNcompare.com before June 29 and you will be automatically entered into our prize draw. Even if you don’t win, you will...

Win Alpinestars leathers with MCN

21 June 2012 by MCN

Win Alpinestars leathers with MCN

MCN has come up with the ultimate package for anyone looking to buy a bike this summer. For three months, we’re offering our ‘golden seven deal’, a package that will help you find a bike fast, help...

Win a Triumph Street Triple at Triumph open day

21 June 2012 by Liam Marsden

Win a Triumph Street Triple at Triumph open day

Triumph is putting a new Street Triple up for grabs for all who pre-register for the annual open day on July 14. The open day takes place at all UK Triumph dealers and customers who pre-register will...

Destination dealer: Ongar Motorcycles

21 June 2012 by MCN

Destination dealer: Ongar Motorcycles

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Triumph’s new Tiger Explorer 1200 is taking the adventure market by storm – the impressive triple already stealing sales from BMW’s dominant R1200GS. Now you can see it in the...

Video: Touratech Husqvarna Nuda X-Cross at the Erzberg

21 June 2012 by MCN

Video: Touratech Husqvarna Nuda X-Cross at the Erzberg

Touratech recently unveiled their hotted-up Husqvarna Nuda X-Cross to promote the Erzberg Enduro and the bike was used during the Iron Road Prologue at Erzberg. The standard Nuda has been upgraded...

Poll: Are Triumph right to follow BMW so closely?

20 June 2012 by MCN

Poll: Are Triumph right to follow BMW so closely?

The new Triumph Trophy 1200 will be revealed this Friday evening here on www.motorcyclenews.com, but thanks to spy shots we already have a very good idea what it will look like: a BMW R1200RT crossed...

Video: Smart money superbikes

20 June 2012 by MCN

Video: Smart money superbikes

The 1000cc sports bike class has ripped in two and there are now two distinct camps. In the ‘extreme’ corner there’s the super-powerful, electronically-enhanced superbikes, like the Aprilia RSV4, BMW...

Video: Fastest recorded motorcycle lap of the Nurburgring

20 June 2012 by MCN

Video: Fastest recorded motorcycle lap of the Nurburgring

Part-time hotel worker Andy Carlile recently set the fastest ever recorded bike lap of the fearsome German circuit on his standard-engined Yamaha R1 – by accident.

Poll: What would stop you breaking speed limits?

19 June 2012 by MCN

Poll: What would stop you breaking speed limits?

New government proposals recommend increasing fixed penalties for speeding from £60 to £90. Will this reduce the frequency you break the speed limit? And if not, what would? Don’t forget to add your...

You ask/You answer: What's the best project bike?

19 June 2012 by MCN

You ask/You answer: What's the best project bike?

My 11-year-old son wants to buy a bike to ‘do up’ as a project for us to tackle together. It’s not a project to make money but to encourage his interest and enthusiasm. I’m a reasonable home mechanic...

Bimota BB-3 Paura concept

19 June 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi

Bimota BB-3 Paura concept

Here’s my concept for a new naked Bimota using the BMW S1000RR engine.

Money off Powerbronze carbon huggers

19 June 2012 by Marc Abbott

Money off Powerbronze carbon huggers

For a limited time you can treat your bike to a Powerbronze carbon-fibre twill weave hugger for only £99 (normal price £145) and get FREE UK delivery. The huggers are available for a range of 40...

June 20 Bikes on the Box

19 June 2012 by Alison Silcox

June 20 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 June 20: British MotoGP special

19 June 2012 by Liam Marsden

New MCN June 20: British MotoGP special

In this week’s MCN, out June 20, we have 11 pages of news and reaction from a thrilling weekend of racing at the British MotoGP. We speak to Cal Crutchlow after his heroic ride from last to sixth with...

Crystal White Triumph Explorer

18 June 2012 by Peter Richards

Crystal White Triumph Explorer

Is this the first Crystal White Triumph Explorer? Supplied by North City Triumph, paint by Dream Machine. Pannier brackets, rack/hand holds and rear hangers all colour coded to match the frame. What...

Adventure Map – motorcycle tours in Italy

18 June 2012 by MCN

Adventure Map – motorcycle tours in Italy

Hop across the channel, ride across France and you’re in one of the most popular and beautiful countries in Europe – Italy. If you’re looking for fun roads then there is of course the Stelvio Pass,...

Win tickets to an exclusive screening of Fastest!

18 June 2012 by Marc Abbott

Win tickets to an exclusive screening of Fastest!

To celebrate the DVD and Blu-ray release of thrilling MotoGP feature documentary Fastest, we’re giving you the chance to win one of 35 pairs of tickets to an exclusive screening in London. With...

Riders for Health two seater ride

17 June 2012 by EBNHEL

Riders for Health two seater ride

A big thank you to Riders for health, Randy Mamola and Ducati hospitality! My husband Carl booked me on the Ducati pillion ride – what an experience! I couldn’t ask for any more from the pillion ride...

Day of Champions

17 June 2012 by Laura68

Day of Champions

I was thrilled to again meet Bradley Smith before riding pillion with my other half Richard around the track with him and Niall McKenzie. Day of Champions is my favourite day of the year! Riders for...

Radical Ducati Pantah

15 June 2012 by MCN

Radical Ducati Pantah

This gorgeous reinterpretation of the original Ducati Pantah 500 is the latest from Spanish firm Radical Ducati. It’s actually based on a mid-‘80s Cagiva Alazurra 350 (which used Ducati engines before...

Bimota BB-2 concept

15 June 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi

Bimota BB-2 concept

Here’s my concept for a new Bimota superbike, powered by a BMW S1000RR engine.