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Dreams do come true

20 November 2010 by swindonkid

If like me you never enter competitions this might change your mind – it certainly has mine. A few months ago I saw the Bennetts Insurance win a Biker Dream. I entered and forgot all about it as...

Work for MCN: Senior Editor wanted

19 November 2010 by Marc Potter

MCN has a vacancy for a senior journalist to join its award-winning team of over 25 writers, designers and photographers. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and talented journalist to...

2011 KTM RC8R first ride - 'Now with twin spark tech'

19 November 2010 by Michael Guy

MCN’s Michael Guy has sent back his first impressions on the new KTM RC8R from the world launch in Spain: Find a KTM RC8R for sale “The previous incarnation of the RC8R had issues with fuelling...

MCN Xmas gift guide - Your festive season starts here

19 November 2010 by Marc Potter

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is already upon us, but here we are again with the MCN Christmas Gift Guide. Check out the MCN Xmas Gift Guide Over the next 16 pages are some of the greatest...

Obituary - John Trump (08.11.1944 to 13.11.2010)

19 November 2010 by HGB Motorcycles

John moved to London from Devon in his 20’s and started working at “Raymond Way” in Kilburn. He joined HGB Motorcycles in the late 1960’s as Sales Manages at St Anne’s Road, Harrow before moving to...

Kawasaki ZX-10R first ride update - 'a formidable weapon'

18 November 2010 by Trevor Franklin

MCN’s Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin is Qatar at the world launch of Kawasaki’s new ZX-10R. He’s just completed a day’s riding and sent this report. Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for sale “Evening has...

“Five Continents” Yamaha R1 sold at auction

18 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

This 2009 Yamaha R1 was created in collaboration with Valentino Rossi and boasts the “Five Continents” graphics previously seen on his AGV helmets. The colourful graphics were designed by artist Aldo...

Britten V1000

18 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

The Britten V1000 was designed in 1991 by maverick bike builder John Britten. It boasted a carbon fibre frameless chassis as well as carbon fibre wheels. The front suspension was an adjustable double...

MCN Xmas gift offer: Tech-7 Otto gloves

18 November 2010 by MCN

MCN have teamed up with Tech-7 to bring you some great products in time for Christmas, all at a great price and all with FREE P&P. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea for bike-mad friends...

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R first ride - 'much more linear power delivery'

18 November 2010 by Andy Downes

MCN’s Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin has just stepped off the new Kawasaki ZX-10R after a single sighting lap at the Losail Circuit in Qatar. He’s just phoned in with his initial impressions of...

30% off a Rukka jacket!

17 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Infinity Motorcycles are offering 30% off the Rukka Alex jacket. The Alex’s Z-liner Gore-Tex Performance Shell membrane regulates temperature, prevents wind chill and keeps the wearer dry, while the...

Off Road Superstars on DVD

17 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Duke Video’s newest off-road delight features action from 1976’s Trials Superstars, complete with commentary from Stuart Hall, plus historic footage of the Le Touquet beach race and sidecar...

Used bikes of the week - Nov 17

17 November 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Every week we have over 1,000 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 book on the 1974 Ducati 750SS

17 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new 176-page hardback tells the story of the rare 1974 Ducati 750SS ‘round case’. Manufactured for only one year, the bike was produced by Ducati’s race department to celebrate victory in the...

Video: Band of Horses in 70s biker flick tribute

17 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

An Easy Rider-esque music video has just been released by Indie-rockers ‘Band of Horses’. The US-based group say the video was inspired by the biker films of the 70s. It was filmed exclusively in...

The definitive history of Velocette

17 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

The third edition of ‘Velocette Motorcycles – MSS to Thruxton’ has just been published. The 224-page hardback contains more than 400 photos, and also a comprehensive record and technical analysis of...

History of British drag bike racing

17 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new paperback, covering the story of drag racing in Britain from the mid-60s to the mid-80s, is claimed to be the first book devoted to the subject. Its 96 pages contain 100 photos, and showcase...

Investigation: how the VAT rise affects bikes

17 November 2010 by Chris Newbigging

It’s tough times for the bike market, and the forthcoming VAT rise looks to be yet another unwelcome price rise. But how will it really affect prices in the showroom? Find a new or used motorcycle...

Iconic race bike T-shirts

17 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

These cool new T-shirts feature the detailed illustrations of world-renowned artist Peter Hutton. The five designs available are of the 1957 Gilera 500/4, 1957 MV Agusta 500, 1980 Yamaha OWR 48R, 1959...

Staff bikes: BMW R1200RT - End of a wonderful time

17 November 2010 by Andy Downes

Giving back long term test bikes can be a mixed bag of emotions. On occasions you know you won’t miss the bike no matter how good they might be. Other times you know the bike is going to leave a big...

Staff bikes: Triumph Street Triple - Conquering the capital

17 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

Street Triple 1 : London 0 London is a congested network of road works, cycle lanes, tight, un-filterable traffic lights, one-way systems and road rage, all vigilantly policed by a swarm of unblinking...

New Nolan helmets: city

17 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new N33 city helmet is new from Nolan. It features a top vent and internal sun visor, removable anti-bacterial lining, plus a scratch-resistant deep, light blue external visor with UV...

New Nolan helmets: race replica

17 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new N63 Nolan helmet is available in a dizzying array of designs and models, including a Casey Stoner or Marco Melandri replica for less than £150. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets There’s...

New Nolan helmets: convertible

17 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new N71 full-face lid from Nolan converts to an open-face. There’s copious venting, a microlock closure system, plus removable antibacterial lining and cheekpads. Save cash on motorcycle...

BMW S1000RR is MCN Machine of the Year

17 November 2010 by Marc Potter

MCN is proud to reveal that the new Machine of the Year for 2010 is the incredible and class-redefining BMW S1000RR. Find a BMW S1000RR for sale As well as being one of Britain’s best-selling...

Video: Rieju MRT200 first ride

17 November 2010 by MCN

If you’re on a restricted licence and like playing in the mud, Spain’s Rieju have just the bike for you – the MRT200 LC Pro Comp. Rieju MRT200 LC Pro Comp – first ride Watch the video for...

Video: Triumph Tiger 800XC first ride

17 November 2010 by MCN

A few weeks ago MCN got a world first ride on the Tiger 800 – the more road-orientated and novice-friendly version of the two new Tigers – and we were blown away. But now we’ve ridden the Tiger...

Ducati Diavel wins over UK riders

16 November 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Ducati is covering new ground with the Diavel – a boldly-styled cruiser/muscle bike with sportsbike power and chassis parts. When spy pictures first appeared, the reaction from some motorcyclenews.com...

New Aprilia Tuono V4 - 'spirit of the old bike, cutting-edge tech'

16 November 2010 by Chris Newbigging

The new 162bhp V4 Tuono has kept the style and soul of the bruising V-twin it replaces, according to the man who designed it. The new bike follows the basic design principles of the original RSV1000...

Interview: How Triumph built the Tiger 800XC

16 November 2010 by MCN

Although Triumph would like to claim a strong heritage in off-road motorcycling, referring to the ‘50s and ‘60s, where the name Tiger and Tiger Cub originated, in truth, the modern Hinckley concern...

Triumph Tiger 800XC - 'the best all-round adventure bike in the world'

16 November 2010 by Phil West

Like most, I watched Ewan and Thingey’s ‘Long Way Round’. And like many I’ve harboured fantasies of traversing the globe on an adventure bike, picking up enough tales of diseases and delicacies along...

Destination dealer: Doble Motorcycles

16 November 2010 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION The place to put your money down on one of Honda’s new wave of 2011 models! Doble Motorcycles have generated an enviable reputation throughout their 43-year history for supplying...

New MCN November 17: Slow start for Rossi dream team

16 November 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale November 17, we bring you all the news from Valentino Rossi’s Ducati debut along with the rest of the news from the Valencia MotoGP test. We ride the new Triumph...

Muc Off cleaning with sex appeal

15 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Ever wondered just how many products Muc Off made to help you with cleaning your bike? Or did you just want to see a woman using chain lube? Either way, this is worth a gander.

Dealer who folded owing thousands did same thing in the 90s

15 November 2010 by Steve Farrell

The director of a motorcycle dealership that went bust owing customers thousands previously owned another bike showroom which folded in similar circumstances. Police are investigating allegations of...

Copping, a free Triumph!

15 November 2010 by Phil West

A Triumph fan has won a free Thunderbird 1600 after taking part in a competition in Suffolk. Julian Copping, a regular customer at Lings Triumph in Ipswich, took up an invitation to test ride a...

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