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24-page Ducati 1199 Panigale supplement in this week's MCN!

07 November 2011 by MCN

Ducati’s incredible new 1199 Panigale has just been unveiled, and MCN is the only publication in the world to be able to tell the full and exclusive inside story of the world’s most extreme v-twin.

10 things bike firms could learn from their own ads

07 November 2011 by Guy Procter

Look at bike ads from decades past and you come away thinking some manufacturers today aren’t fighting hard enough for the customers they could have. What happened to having the balls to compare...

Mothballing your motorcycle - storage advice from Haynes

07 November 2011 by MCN

With the evenings drawing in and the temperature falling, the experts at Haynes are offering practical advice for riders preparing to hide their bikes away for the winter. Preparation is vital,...

Heavily modified Suzuki Hayabusa turbo stolen

07 November 2011 by MCN

A heavily modified and extremely distinctive Suzuki Hayabusa turbo, registration number YNG 341, has been stolen overnight in the early hours of Monday 7 November from Benfleet, Essex. The main...

Best of Bikeshop: Modern classics up for grabs this week

04 November 2011 by Phil West

We’ve been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 19,000 motorcycles for sale. Read more modern classics news and features Here’s just a few...

MV reveals finished Brutale 675 - £7999 in the UK

04 November 2011 by Andy Downes

MV Agusta has officially taken the wraps off the Brutale 675 for the first time with the Triumph Street Triple rival confirmed as being priced at £7999 in the UK. The Brutale shares the same basic...

Shake-up for 2012 Lansdowne classic series

04 November 2011 by Michael Neeves

Classic racing club, Lansdowne will introduce a number of changes for the 2012 season, including a control tyre for their Bonhams British Historic Grand Prix Championship. Just like BSB, WSB and...

150mph YouTube speeder escapes jail

04 November 2011 by Steve Farrell

A motorcyclist who filmed himself speeding at 150mph and posted the footage online has been given a suspended jail sentence and five-year ban. Robert Mark Owens, 48, from Milton Keynes, used a...

Why Yamaha's good news is bad news for you

04 November 2011 by Guy Procter

Yamaha has released its latest set of financial figures amid fanfare, proclaiming it has ‘secured profitability in all business segments’. That’s about as close to a whoop as Japanese businesses get.

Rieju MRT 125LC Pro SM: Hottest ever learner supermoto

04 November 2011 by Adam Child

Rieju say this new Yamaha-powered 125 is the ultimate Supermoto 125, and have even given it the code name ‘Duke Killer’, referring to KTM’s new 125 Duke. In terms of performance, Rieju have a point.

Yamaha Fazer 8 upgrade

03 November 2011 by gtufnell

This is my Yamaha Fazer 8 with a few modifications. Skidmarx used my bike for the bodywork development. Double bubble screen, hugger, side panels, bellypan and headlight protectors are all...

Classic bikes to be MoT exempt

03 November 2011 by Steve Farrell

Classic bikes will be exempt from the MoT test under proposals published by Roads Minister Mike Penning today. Bikes or cars made before 1960 will no longer have to undergo the inspection under...

Win a £12,000 bike for doing police Bikesafe course

03 November 2011 by Steve Farrell

Motorcyclists are being offered the chance to win a bike worth £12,000 for doing a safe riding course taught by police. A scooter worth up to £2000 is also on offer in the initiative to improve...

Bike crashes down

03 November 2011 by Steve Farrell

Fatal and serious motorcycle casualties have fallen by 8% in a year according to new government figures. Deaths and serious injuries fell faster for motorcyclists than car users, who saw a 7%...

Video: Triumph Speedmaster takes on rivals

03 November 2011 by MCN

Chugging between hedgerows, wind in your face, twin-cylinder engine thudding beneath you… it’s easy to see why so many riders love the idea of cruisers. The looks, character and torque make the bikes...

MV F3 675 – full details released

03 November 2011 by Phil West

MV’s forthcoming and mouth-watering new supersports, the F3 675, will be the most sophisticated, tech-laden supersports ever when it finally goes on sale next month. The Italian firm has at long last...

Ultra-lightweight Ducati-powered NCR weighs just 126kg

02 November 2011 by MCN

This Monster-powered, featherweight racer is the M4 One Shot, the latest beauty from Bologna-based bike builders NCR. Using the same basic geometry and concept as the firm’s 1000 Millona race bike,...

Moto Guzzi V75 Lario

02 November 2011 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my idea idea for a small, sporty Moto Guzzi, with classic styling.

Bikes on TV: 2-8 November

02 November 2011 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...

BMW adds QR codes to prototypes

02 November 2011 by MCN

BMW is now incorporating QR codes into the camouflaging used on disguised road-going prototypes, so sharp-eyed and curious onlookers can use their smartphones to scan the codes and go to an official...

Destination dealer: New Harley dealership for Stoke

02 November 2011 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION A brand new Harley-Davidson dealership is preparing to open its doors in November – and the launch will be marked by a glittering firework-fuelled celebration. The Stoke-based...

"There was nothing there"

01 November 2011 by Richard O'Brien

My son was riding back from a mate’s house on Sunday 30/10/2011 in Torquay when an 80 year old BMW driver drove right into his bike whilst turning right, breaking his right leg. His comment to the...

Guy Martin’s new TV show

01 November 2011 by Marc Potter

ROAD RACE hero Guy Martin has started filming his second TV series which will show on Channel 4 next year. The show, which has a working title of ‘Guy Martin Building Britain’ is set to be shown on...

MP backs MCN Brussels protest

01 November 2011 by Steve Farrell

MP Steve Baker has expressed support for MCN’s planned Brussels protest ride over stifling EU measures for new bikes. The Tory MP for Wycombe threw his weight behind the campaign before becoming the...

New MCN November 2: Biking mourns loss of Simoncelli

01 November 2011 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale Wednesday November 2, MCN has all the details on the new Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer, which will be publicly unveiled at the Milan Show. The bike is powered by an...

2012 Triumph Speed Triple R gallery

31 October 2011 by Phil West

Triumph’s best-selling and class-leading super naked, the Speed Triple 1050 has only ever really lacked one thing – a taste of the exotic. But for 2012 even that’s changed with the introduction of...

MCN Back Off EU: Get the t-shirt!

28 October 2011 by Steve Farrell

T-shirts supporting our MCN Back Off EU protest are available to buy with profits to be donated to African development charity Riders for Health. Join our ride against stifling EU plans The...

Police demand riders admit to alleged offence, then decide what offence.

28 October 2011 by Steve Farrell

Police say they can demand riders admit to an alleged offence, then decide what offence. They have been accused of abusing the law with the tactic, used against a number of motorcyclists. MCN...

Digital version of MCN Marco Simoncelli tribute issue now available

28 October 2011 by MCN

Unprecedented demand for this week’s special Marco Simoncelli tribute issue, especially from overseas, has lead us to making this special digital edition available to buy and view online. What’s in...

MotoGP mourns Marco Simoncelli at Italian star’s funeral

27 October 2011 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP stars past and present have attended the funeral of Italian star Marco Simoncelli, who died from injuries sustained in last weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang. Valentino Rossi, Loris...

Staff bikes: Triumph Tiger 800 - Taming the Tiger's thirst

27 October 2011 by Ped Baker

Since returning from Spain a while back I’ve had numerous emails from Tiger owners concerning fuel consumption. It appears that quite a few are finding it a little on the thirsty side compared to...

Staff bikes: Suzuki GSR750 - GSR takes on the Nurburgring

27 October 2011 by Liam Marsden

Rising at 5:30am on a day off isn’t exactly what I’d call relaxing, but with the GSR already loaded up and sat waiting patiently in the garage and the Nurburgring as the finishing point for the day I...

Marco Simoncelli’s funeral begins in Italy

27 October 2011 by Matthew Birt

The funeral of Marco Simoncelli has started in Coriano today, with thousands of fans paying their respects to the popular Italian MotoGP star. The 24-year-old died from head, neck and chest trauma...

Two-stroke answer to rising crosser costs

27 October 2011 by Dan Aspel

This immaculate Kawasaki KX500 hybrid is one motocross racer’s response to the rising costs of four-stroke off-road competition machines. Chris Place, 21, hopes the blend of an easily-fixed two-stroke...

A tribute to trials bikes

27 October 2011 by Andy Westlake

Nearly 40 years have now elapsed since the BSA factory gates at Small Heath closed for the last time. However, thanks to enthusiasts like Bill Faulkner the name’s being kept alive. Now retired after a...

Indian Racing Horse concept

27 October 2011 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my concept idea for a sports bike made by Indian.

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