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Motorcyclists half as likely to drink-drive

17 December 2010 by Steve Farrell

Bikers are half as likely as other road users to drink-drive, according to the Motorcycle Industry Association. Figures show that only 1.4% of riders tested after an accident failed a breathalyzer,...

MCN’s Winter Biking Heroes of 2010

17 December 2010 by Dan Aspel

MCN called, and you the readers have responded. We’ve heard some harrowing tales of -8C rides, wild and grip-less backends and riders who just won’t get off their bikes, whatever the weather. Enjoy...

Video: Muc-off helmet and visor cleaner

17 December 2010 by Marc Abbott

MCN really rates Muc-off’s helmet and visor cleaner, and now here’s a video that the firm have released showing you how to get the best out of it.

Win a Japanese factory tour with Kawasaki

17 December 2010 by Dan Aspel

Attend one of Kawasaki’s 2011 range launch nights next month and you could win a tour of one of its Japanese factories. Find a used Kawasaki for sale A selection of Kawasaki dealers will be...

New motorcycle tyre rings

17 December 2010 by Marc Abbott

Looking for his and hers wedding rings with a difference? Looks like your prayers have just been answered. Save cash on motorcycle products These new rings – in the shape and style of modern...

Video: 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R top speed run on the road

17 December 2010 by Andy Downes

European customers are still waiting for delivery of their Kawasaki ZX-10Rs but in America one new owner has already got his and managed a top speed run…on a public road. Read the Kawasaki ZX-10R...

Santa's new ride

16 December 2010 by lm motorcycles

Santa trades in the sleigh for a more versatile system! Merry Christmas to all our customers.

Harley “Fit Shop” coming to UK in 2011

16 December 2010 by Dan Aspel

Harley-Davidson will begin rolling out their “Fit Shop” scheme to all UK dealerships in the New Year. Find a used Harley-davidson for sale Under the scheme: “customers choose from seven different...

Great deals on new bikes as sales freeze

16 December 2010 by Alannah Fellows

Snow has been denting business for UK dealers during the current cold snap, with many struggling to bring customers through their doors. All of which means prospective buyers will be more welcome than...

Jawa’s free winter special

16 December 2010 by Phil West

Jawa UK has just come up with this new, ‘winterised’ version of its 350 Classic – at no extra cost. The ‘Jawa Winter’ adds a screen, hand shields, engine protection bars, rack and top box to the...

MCNshop Xmas gift idea: Route 66 everlasting calendar

16 December 2010 by MCN

The MCN Shop is packed full of motorcycle gift ideas and stocking fillers at prices to suit any budget. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea for bike-mad friends or family, then this...

Skidmarx screen for Triumph Speed Triple

16 December 2010 by Marc Abbott

British bodywork specialists Skidmarx have developed a screen to take some of the windblast off Speed Triple owners. Made from 3mm acrylic, the screen fits to the optional Triumph fly screen...

Honda CBR250R gets Japanese tuner treatment

15 December 2010 by MCN

Japanese tuning houses Mugen and Moriwaki have already managed to get their hands on the new Honda CBR250R to give it a performance and styling makeover. 2011 Honda CBR250R first ride Both Mugen and...

Used bikes of the week - Dec 15

15 December 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Every week we have over 10,000 bikes for sale online and in the paper. Look carefully and you can find gems at amazing prices. Browse bikes for sale Here’s my picks of the week to...

New 'Icons of Motorcycle Design' book

15 December 2010 by Marc Abbott

Look away now if you’re not the sort to spend £45 on a book. Still with us? OK, Icons of Motorcycle Design is one of the best looking motorcycle books we’ve seen in a very long while. Save £££s on...

2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 first ride - 'front stiffer, brakes harder, midrange stronger'

15 December 2010 by Michael Neeves

MCN’s Senior Road Tester, Michael Neeves, is in Almeria, Spain, riding the all-new 2011 GSX-R600. Fresh from his first session at the circuit, here are his first impressions of Suzuki’s new...

New Alpinestars Quark DNS winter glove

15 December 2010 by Marc Abbott

These new all-weather commuting gloves are new from Alpinestars. The Quark DNS gloves have a textile upper construction which is claimed to help block out external moisture from entering the glove,...

Video: 2011 Kawasaki Z750R test - 'too heavy to excite'

15 December 2010 by MCN

Kawasaki is making bold claims about their new Z750R. They say they’re gunning for the magnificent Triumph Street Triple R, which is more or less the same price and power as the Z750R and one of the...

MCNshop Xmas gift idea: Alpinestars Utility Belt Visor Bag

15 December 2010 by MCN

The MCN Shop is packed full of motorcycle gift ideas and stocking fillers at prices to suit any budget. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea for bike-mad friends or family, then this...

2010 WSB season review DVD

14 December 2010 by Marc Abbott

Re-live the whole 2010 World Superbike season in this new seven-hour DVD. Save £££s on motorcycle DVDs The two-disc review features all the action from each of the 13 rounds, and one of the...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live “one to remember”, says organisers.

14 December 2010 by Alannah Fellows

The organisers of the Carole Nash Motorcycle Live at the NEC have hailed the show to be “awesome, absolutely awesome”. Almost 100,000 people attended, despite the event taking place during some of the...

Destination dealer: Jack Lilley

14 December 2010 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION The Ashford dealership has an impressive heritage. Jack Lilley, grandfather of current directors David and Katherine, founded Jack Lilley Ltd in 1959. Initially a marine...

Ducati Diavel in Diamond Black unveiled

14 December 2010 by Andy Downes

Ducati has announced a new Diamond Black colourscheme replaces the white design on the new Ducati Diavel sports cruiser after overwhelming public response. New MCN December 15: Ducati Diavel...

2011 Kawasaki Z750R gallery

14 December 2010 by James Keen

You can read the full first ride report on the 2011 Kawasaki Z750R in this week’s MCN, on sale Wednesday 15 December 2010… Find a Kawasaki Z750 for sale But for now, here’s a full gallery of...

Merry Christmas from BMW Motorrad

14 December 2010 by Dan Aspel

BMW have decided to say a big Froehliche Weinachten to the world with this head-banging Christmas song. Find a used BMW motorcycle for sale Danke schön BMW.

Riders For Health gift donations - an xmas present that makes a difference

14 December 2010 by James Keen

This Christmas you can give one of Riders’ Christmas gift donations and help mobilise a health worker and make a real difference to thousands of men, women and children living across rural Africa.

2011 Honda CBR250R first ride - 'the Ninja 250R has a real rival'

14 December 2010 by Matt Shields

Although we’re likely to be waiting until February until the first shipments of Honda’s new CBR250R lightweight arrives in the UK (perhaps no bad thing considering the current icy snap), the...

New MCN December 15: Ducati Diavel ridden

14 December 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale December 15, we have two magazines in one with our ‘Rossi the Yamaha Years’ magazine and our review of the 20-best-selling bikes of 2010 on the other side as a...

Norton enters Italy

13 December 2010 by Phil West

Norton has entered another significant phase of its expansion with an official unveiling and launch party at its Italian distributor. Read the Norton Commando 961 review The move signifies the...

Paris Hilton to back 125GP squad

13 December 2010 by Matthew Birt

American socialite and tabloid media darling Paris Hilton is to make a dramatic career change in 2011 – as backer of a 125GP team! Hilton is scheduled to fly to Europe for the launch of the...

Kelly Brook’s Harley-Davidson date

13 December 2010 by Phil West

Any excuse for a picture of a model bird on a bike No 37… Here’s Kelly Brook and 2010 Playmate of the year Hope Dworaczyk (in jacket) aboard – if you can divert your gaze long enough – a custom...

Jorge Lorenzo meets Steve Whyman

13 December 2010 by pencilking

Jorge Lorenzo and I at Carole Nash Motorcycle Live. Jorge opened the show and then was good enough to agree to meet with me. I took this opportunity to present him with a painting I had just recently...

MCNshop Xmas gift idea: motorcycle cake tin

13 December 2010 by MCN

The MCN Shop is packed full of motorcycle gift ideas and stocking fillers at prices to suit any budget. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea for bike-mad friends or family, then this...

New bike numbers plummet

13 December 2010 by Steve Farrell

Fewer new motorcycles were registered in Britain in 2009 than in any year since Government began collecting the statistics. There were 114,900 new bikes registered last year, down from 142,000 in...

Kawasaki recalls new ZX-10R - Update from Kawasaki UK

13 December 2010 by Andy Downes

Kawasaki has issued what it is calling a ‘technical hold’ on ALL new ZX-10Rs in America but hasn’t revealed why. Kawasaki America has ordered all bikes sold and delivered to be sent back. UPDATE 14...

What cold weather?!

11 December 2010 by matt1200

On top of Fuerteventura enjoying the lovely weather!

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