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Tonfanua race circuit: A hidden gem

11 April 2012 by Anonymous

Over the Easter weekend I discovered the unique Tonfanau race track situated just North of Tywyn in North Wales, right on the coast, in fact its track is as close to the sea as Philip Island! This...

We need to learn to share the road

11 April 2012 by Jeff

I think driving habits are getting worse overall. The amount of distractions for drivers is growing every day. It needs to be said though that with more and more 200mph bikes being sold to inexperienced riders, the fault of accidents involving motorcycles is not always the vehicle’s fault. I’m amazed at how many times I can be out on my V-Max and see some youngster who wants to show the world how...

Bad drivers are everywhere

11 April 2012 by bart

I ride all year round and see examples of bad driving every day. I have to look and think for me and the other driver as well. Aggression Car drivers are way more aggressive these days, speeding up when being overtaken, not even slowing at give way signs, if you get there first you have right of way, its the new law on the street. Some of this falls into dangerous driving if caught doing it.

BMW records best ever first quarter sales

11 April 2012 by MCN

Despite the tough economic conditions, BMW Motorrad recorded its best ever first quarter sales during the first three months of 2012. Find a BMW motorcycle for sale. BMW sold 24,373 bikes by the end...

What's your best Honda CBR600 story?

11 April 2012 by Guy Procter

Honda’s often humble yet frequently fantastic CBR600 has a birthday coming up, and to celebrate we’d like to swap a few stories. Honda CBR600s for sale. Not just the big stuff about its exploits on...

Eggcellent ride for kids

11 April 2012 by Stritchy

Northants & Milton Keynes Honda Owners Club delivered loads of Easter eggs to the children’s ward at Northampton General Hospital on Sunday. Thanks to all the bikes that took part and everyone who...

Poll: Are car drivers better or worse than they used to be?

11 April 2012 by MCN

There are currently more cars on the road in the UK than there have ever been, but does that mean the standard of driving has improved or declined? Vote in the poll, and don’t forget to let us know...

Boundary 500 Motorcycle Group Senior Day a great success

11 April 2012 by steadyaway

The Boundary 500 Motorcycle Group (www.boundary500.co.uk) held their first Senior Day on Saturday 7 April 2012. Our formal charities that we support are the Great North Air Ambulance and Zoes Place...

Honda Fireblade outsells BMW R1200GS in March

10 April 2012 by Andy Downes

Honda’s CBR1000RR Fireblade was the best selling motorcycle in March as dealers shifted 272 from showroom floors. 2012 Honda Fireblades for sale. Running it a close second was the BMW R1200GS, which...

New MCN April 11: 60 years of Suzuki

10 April 2012 by Liam Marsden

MCN has worked hard to make sure the all-new paper will feed your passion for motorcycles better than ever before. It’ll take a moment to get used to the new surroundings – but we’ve tried to make as...

Bikes on TV: April 11-17

10 April 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...

Caught again!

06 April 2012 by mally wallis

I obtained my driving licence in september 1976. I then bought a suzuki GT250. On the same day I received my first speeding fine. I have been riding to this day and have obtained 27 speeding notices...

Honda Crosstourer SE unveiled

06 April 2012 by MCN

The Honda Crosstourer is to be joined by a higher spec SE model, when the new adventure bike hits dealers April 14-15. The Crosstourer SE comes with an aluminium look 32 litre top box, which can be...

Destination dealer: Crescent Verwood

06 April 2012 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Crescent Verwood is synonymous with Suzuki’s racing activity – both in BSB and MotoGP – and right now Crescent represents Suzuki’s only official racing activity in World...

Classic trial at Festival of 1000 bikes

06 April 2012 by MCN

Organisers of the Festival of 1000 bikes have announced there will be a Pre-65 trial on July 7 at the Festival of 1000 Bikes. Taking place within Mallory Park, the sections will apparently offer...

Video: Foggy Petronas FP1 ridden on the road

05 April 2012 by MCN

The road-going Foggy Petronas FP1 looks like a well prepared Superbike and it’s a case of the more you look, the more you see. It’s all about the detail and this bike is blessed. The ultra clean and...

Survey: Help shape the future of UK motorcycling

05 April 2012 by MCN

Can you spare a moment to help shape the future of UK motorcycling? If so, Triumph is seeking feedback from UK riders of all makes and types of motorcycle. Click here to participate.

Kawasaki 1000 Mach X Legend concept

05 April 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi

The true Kawasaki spirit!

Disabled rider supported by local community and Ireland's top trike builder

05 April 2012 by Patrick Allen

My name is Pat Allen and I’m a Trainee observer with the Thames Vale Advanced Motorcyclists. Back in August/Sept of 2011 I was asked by my wife if I knew of any details of Trikes for the disabled as...

Street Bike Challenge kicks off

05 April 2012 by MCN

A vast range of bikes converged on Stratford-Upon-Avon’s Shakespeare County Raceway last weekend for the first of seven AMC Coating Street Bike Challenge drag races. Classic Triumphs mingled with...

Which bike should I choose?

05 April 2012 by RICHARD545

I’ve been given a budget of approximately £7500 by my employer to buy a replacement for my 2004 Hornet 600. I need to commute 50 miles into London from Essex every day and initially thought of either a new 600 Hornet, its big brother the CB1000R, or a Street Triple. Then a friend suggested, as it’s not my money and I haven’t got to pay for servicing, a KTM RC8. Which one do I choose?

Inside this week's new-look MCN: Foggy Petronas FP1 ridden on the road!

04 April 2012 by MCN

10 years after its launch, we’ve finally ridden it. Revealed in 2002, the Foggy FP1 was set to spawn a superbike dynasty to rival Ducati. The first 150 road bikes were built, but never ridden. Until...

Inside this week's new-look MCN: Win a Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200

04 April 2012 by MCN

To celebrate MCN’s new look, we have a brand new, £11,149 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 to give away. All you need to do for your chance to win Triumph’s new flagship is register here. If your entry is...

Inside this week's new-look MCN: Time up for the R1200GS?

04 April 2012 by MCN

Three all-new rivals, including Triumph’s eagerly-awaited Tiger Explorer, make the adventure bike class more competitive than ever. But which is best? We took the Triumph Explorer 1200, Ducati...

Suzi Perry in bubble wrap for bike safety

04 April 2012 by Steve Farrell

Suzi Perry and James Toseland dressed in bubble wrap to back a campaign to make every driving test include a question on motorcycles. Presenter Perry and retired racer Toseland were also highlighting...

The best and worst TV ads featuring motorcycles

04 April 2012 by Steve Farrell

Worst Chanel with Keira Knightley Zovirax ‘The Day You Went to Work’ Ewan McGregor Davidoff Ewan McGregor Rimmel, Kate Moss Kawasaki 100 Walkers Crisps New Think Bike ads McDonald’s drive-thru Bovril Best Think Once, think twice, think bike Black Visa Honda Impossible Dream Allstate Insurance Road Rash Bajaj Pulsar

Poll: Can you see yourself buying an electric bike in the next five years?

03 April 2012 by MCN

Oil is running out and the burning of fossil fuels is destroying the earth. It seems inevitable that the internal combustion engine will one day be consigned to museums, but can you see yourself on an...

Poll: Which of these bikes would you buy?

03 April 2012 by MCN

Petrol prices are rising and speed limits are lowering. Do we really need 180mph rocketships, or would we be just as happy with a bike that has much greater mpg but a lower top speed? pollcomment

Poll: Has the BMW R1200GS had its day?

03 April 2012 by MCN

With the Triumph Explorer 1200 performing well in tests and the GS finally looking not just outgunned but possibly out-funned by rivals, is it time to conclude the bike firm which started the class...

You ask/you answer: How can I convince my son his first 'proper' bike shouldn't be a sports 600?

03 April 2012 by MCN

My son understandably wants to get the fastest, coolest bike he can when he graduates from his 33bhp bike, but I feel strongly this is a bad idea, based at least in part of my own experiences of being...

You ask/You answer: My mates are way faster than me. What do I do?

03 April 2012 by MCN

My mates are way faster than me and I scare myself keeping up. I want to ride with them but this isn’t fun. What do I do? Your advice could help. Leave a comment below and we’ll publish the best in...

You ask/You answer: Are track days too intimidating for new riders?

03 April 2012 by MCN

I want to ride on track but I’m not that experienced and I’ve heard it’s all track bikes and tyre warmers these days. I’m nervous enough about it already, should I just give up on the idea of trying...

Bikes on TV: April 4-10

03 April 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...

Win VIP BSB tickets with The Ale Room

03 April 2012 by MCN

The Ale room are offering MCN readers an exclusive deal on British Ale, Cider, Wines, and Spirits. Simply enter the code MCN12 in the ‘How did you hear about us?’ box when registering and place an...

All-new MCN April 4: Triumph Explorer 1200 takes on rivals

03 April 2012 by Liam Marsden

MCN has worked hard to make sure the all-new paper will feed your passion for motorcycles better than ever before. It’ll take a moment to get used to the new surroundings – but we’ve tried to make as...

Web comedy series for bikers

02 April 2012 by darrylxxx

Ever wondered why there are no comedy series about bikers? After all, we all know that biking culture is full of wild and passionate eccentrics who live and breath biking – fertile ground for affectionate satire and parody! Well wonder no more. Meet “The Clandestine” theclandestine.tv, a new comedy series for the web set in Belfast. “The Clandestine” is about a group of bike geeks who form a...

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