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Video: MAG M25 Protest

26 September 2011 by Carlosoul

I went to the Clacket Lane Services on the M25 thinking a few bikes might show, I spoke with the wife of the organiser and she said they were expecting 100. When I got there I think there was more like 500, others say 600.

Police target demo

26 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

Police in Northumberland stopped 45 motorcyclists taking part in Sunday’s EU demonstration and issued them with warnings for allegedly riding in an anti-social manner. If they are deemed to be riding...

Editor's picks: 2002-2003 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade

26 September 2011 by MCN

Honda has just unveiled the 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, marking 20 years since the first Honda Fireblade arrived on the scene, designed by Tadao Baba. The 2002-2003 854cc Fireblade was the last of...

Video: 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

26 September 2011 by MCN

This is apparently the first official video of the new Honda Fireblade, seemingly intended for an American audience, that shows the bike in action and emphasises the details revealed by MCN, including...

MAG EU protest Kinross

26 September 2011 by Fraser Philip

Pictures taken at Kinross Services in Fife, Sept 25 for the MAG EU protest. Great turn out for the protest.

Honda's new 700cc naked: how good is it going to be?

26 September 2011 by Guy Procter

Honda’s kicking the ball into the biggest open goal it can find launching a 77mpg 700cc parallel twin super scooter at the height of fuel price paranoia. But it’s not the version that will attract...

Gordano, M25 protest ride

26 September 2011 by runsinit

Motorway mayhem Sept 25th, Gordano services M5. Several hundred bikes turned out in the rain to try and preserve our way of life. My girlfriend Jo, trying to get the message across in this attractive...

Ducati 1199 Panigale spied road testing

26 September 2011 by Andy Downes

Ducati’s all-new 1199 Panigale superbike has been spotted carrying out final testing on the roads of Italy as the bike enters the final months before an official launch in November. The 1199 Panigale...

Video: 'Born from MotoGP' Ben Spies on the 2012 R1

26 September 2011 by MCN

In an attempt to link the 2012 Yamaha R1, which now features six-stage traction control, to MotoGP, this video shows Ben Spies loading up a day-van and heading to a trackday. The revised YZF-R1, with...

Staff bikes: Suzuki GSX-R750: The surprise tourer

26 September 2011 by Michael Neeves

It’s fair to say my GSX-R750 has lived most of its short life with the rev needle pinging against the redline on track. It’s a sensational-handling bit of kit, devilishly fast and intoxicatingly...

M6 protest ride

26 September 2011 by Andy Danbury

M6 southbound, Sunday September 25. MAG protest ride from Corley to Coventry.

Staff bikes: Yamaha Super Tenere - Here we go again

26 September 2011 by Michael Guy

Having clocked 4500 miles on the big Super Tenere so far this year, life is good. It’s not the sharpest-handling or most exciting big adventure bike out there, but as an all-round package it’s...

Honda launches new 77mpg 700cc parallel twin family with Integra super-scoot

26 September 2011 by Guy Procter

This is the 2012 Honda Integra – a 700cc parallel-twin-engined production version of the Mid Concept super scooter shown last year. Pitching into the huge-selling TMAX market with a second-generation...

Buildbase BMW team offer reward after robbery

26 September 2011 by MCN

The Buildbase BMW team are offering a reward for information after suffering a major theft. Buildbase BMW Motorrad rider Richard Cooper secured the Metzeler National Superstock 1000 title at...

2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade revealed

26 September 2011 by Trevor Franklin

Honda’s new-for-2012 CBR1000RR Fireblade was officially shown to the world at simultaneous unveilings over the weekend, at the Imola round of WSB and Le Mans 24-Hour. Not surprisingly the bikes...

Crescent Suzuki - excellent service

26 September 2011 by nigel tumber

Last year I bought the BSB Crescent Suzuki Worx race replica – a truly amazing bike. In January of this year (on a cold day with cold tyres) I came off and basically spent the next three months...

Bikers take over motorways in EU demo

26 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

Thousands of motorcyclists took over motorways for half-an-hour on Sunday in protest over EU plans. Bikers made their feelings known with go-slow rides taking place simultaneously from around 100...

Win tickets to the MCE British Superbike season finale at Brands Hatch

26 September 2011 by MCN

The MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship reaches its climax on 7-9 October at Brands Hatch as the leading six Title Fighter riders battle for the last time in their quest to become...

Bimota Special Two

23 September 2011 by Oberdan Bezzi

This design is similar to my Special One, design, and uses the same engine, but is in more of a cafe racer style.

At the Ducati Museum

23 September 2011 by fone

During a tour of the Ducati factory – bike heaven.

Editor's picks: BMW R1200S

23 September 2011

Here in the MCN office there is an ongoing conversation about the merits of Boxer twins. The short-lived R1200S is a real opinion-divider… Somehow you already know if you want the BMW R1200S. The...

Deaths and casualties rise at speed camera sites

23 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

Deaths and casualties have risen at scores of speed camera sites across the country. Cameras that have led to a rise in accidents have been laid bare under government requirements to publish...

Ireland confirms hi-vis plans

23 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

Ireland’s Road Safety Authority has confirmed plans to make all motorcyclists wear high-visibility clothing. A spokesman for the authority said: “We do intend to seek to introduce the measure in...

Send us your pictures from MAG demos

23 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

MCN wants your pictures and stories from this weekend’s demonstrations over anti-tampering measures. Over 100 co-ordinated protest rides are set to take place on motorways this Sunday over...

Get your epic free MCN Sport wallpapers here

23 September 2011 by Guy Procter

The acclaimed new edition of MCN Sport is out now, and to celebrate here’s some ridiculously cool wallpapers. Each image is taken from the mag – which features 132 lavish pages of unparalleled racing...

Best of bikeshop: Modern classics up for grabs this week

23 September 2011 by Phil West

We’ve been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 18,000 motorcycles for sale. Read more modern classics news and features Here’s just a few...

Britain’s Got Biking Talent – The 12 winners

23 September 2011 by MCN

The voting has closed and thousands of votes have been cast and here are the 12 winners of Britain’s Got Biking Talent 2011: Harley/Norton café Racer, Andy Teare Norton Rotary Café Racer, David...

Destination dealer: Doble Motorcycles

23 September 2011 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Doble Motorcycles of Coulsdon, Surrey have had a buoyant year so far – and continue to lead the way with fantastic offers on ALL new Hondas. Every new motorcycle from Doble is...

Amusing Carlsberg biker ad showing online

23 September 2011 by Andy Downes

This Carlsberg beer advertisement has surfaced online and shows a fly-on-the-wall filmed series of reactions to people walking into a cinema packed almost to capacity with tattooed bikers. The films...

Guy Martin: “Scantily clad women being towed behind motorbikes – I’m all up for that.”

23 September 2011 by Andy Downes

This video clip by Guy Martin explains his reasons for taking part in a new event called Rollerburn where as he explains, ‘scantily-clad women being towed behind motorbikes’ is the name of the...

Motorcycle insurer to offer free security ID marks

23 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

A bike insurer is due to offer customers free security ID marks in a victory for MCN. MCN’s Mark Our Bikes campaign has called on motorcycle makers and insurers to offer the marking systems for free...

Bike industry wants ‘damaging’ insurance ad pulled from TV

23 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

The motorcycle industry is calling for insurance ads featuring a biker injured in a crash to be withdrawn from TV. The Motorcycle Industry Association says the Aviva ads, shown during the ITV’s...

MPs to join day of protest

23 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

MPs are set to join bikers in nationwide protests over restrictive new regulations from Europe. They will take part in a demonstration this Sunday consisting of over 100 coordinated protest rides on...

Video: Suzuki V-Strom takes on rivals

23 September 2011 by MCN

The new Suzuki V-Strom already impressed MCN when we rode it at the launch. The replacement of the bike’s old SV650 motor with a new Gladius-derived unit, a full restyle and lashings of extra...

Editor's picks: Ducati Multistrada 1000

22 September 2011 by MCN

The Ducati Multistrada 1000 was one of the firm’s boldest projects. Launched in 2003, the touring-sportster hybrid is the do-it-all Ducati that can carve lines through corners halfway through...

Suzuki offers test rides at Stafford Motorcycle Show

22 September 2011 by Andy Downes

Suzuki is offering the chance to test ride the current range of bikes at the Carole Nash Stafford Show on October 15 and 16. There will be opportunities to test ride the new V-Strom 650 ABS with many...

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