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DVLA still not returning old licences

11 November 2010 by machgv1

Being an HGV 1 licence holder of “mature years” I have to renew my vocational licence periodically. Not one to leave too much to chance, I photocopied everything before enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope and covering letter requesting my old licence be returned to me, as per MCN’s good advice. Wouldn’t you know it, old licence not returned. They obviously couldn’t even be arsed to return...

A dream come true!

11 November 2010 by moma

A dream come true!

When I was six years old my father took me to school and I saw a guy riding a motocross bike. I dreamed one day I would own a motocross bike and be able to ride whenever I liked. I now own a Suzuki...

New 2011 Ducati kit revealed

11 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

New 2011 Ducati kit revealed

The November 10 issue of MCN, on sale now, has the first details of Ducati’s new range of kit for 2011. Save £££s on motorcycle jackets Possibly the coolest of the jackets is the £280 ‘Twin’ cowhide...

New HelmetLok system launched

11 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

New HelmetLok system launched

Small and compact to fit in your pocket, jacket or belt loop, the HelmetLok has been designed to lock your helmet to any bike’s handlebars or frame. Save cash on motorcycle products It’s a...

Triumph Tiger 800 prices confirmed

11 November 2010 by Phil West

Triumph Tiger 800 prices confirmed

Triumph has just confirmed the prices and expected availability of its two new Tiger 800 variants – and they’re even cheaper than first reported. Find a Triumph motorcycle for sale The...

2011 Honda SH300i revealed

10 November 2010 by James Keen

2011 Honda SH300i revealed

The Honda SH300i big-wheel scooter has been updated for 2011, with changes to bodywork, chassis and suspension.  Find a scooter for sale Honda are very proud of the updated model’s level of...

Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition - full review

10 November 2010 by James Keen

Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition - full review

The 2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition has been ridden and rated by MCN – you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section.                             Read the Aprilia RSV4...

How MotoGP legends are made

10 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

How MotoGP legends are made

MotoGP: The Route to Glory is out now on DVD. It gives you a fantastic insight into how today’s GP starts got started in racing. Among the racers who discuss the influences, challenges and emotions...

Benelli TNT anniversary specials

10 November 2010 by Phil West

Benelli TNT anniversary specials

Benelli is to mark its centenary in 2011 with two new special anniversary models. Find a Benelli for sale At the Milan Show last week the historic Italian marque, since 2005 owned by Chinese company...

Rieju MRT200 LC Pro Comp - first ride

10 November 2010 by Michael Neeves

Rieju MRT200 LC Pro Comp - first ride

If you’re on a restricted 33bhp licence and like playing in the mud, Spanish firm Rieju have got just the bike for you: the MRT200 LC Pro Comp. Find a Rieju for sale This is a proper, road-legal...

Kawasaki GPz1100 bargain racer

10 November 2010 by Scott Redmond

Kawasaki GPz1100 bargain racer

In its day, the GPz1100B1 was the original superbike: big, black, phenomenally fast and, in 1981, Kawasaki’s flagship.  So you’d be mistaken for assuming this GPz-based sprint machine has set its...

Dutch track-diesel powered motorcycle!

09 November 2010 by Reismotor

In the Netherlands is a little factory. They are building a motorcycle to run on diesel. A motorbike with a 800cc three cylinder turbo engine from Mercedes. 100Nm at 1800 rpm, 45HP at 3000-4500rpm. Consumption: 30-65km on 1 litre of diesel.

Bike-mad pensioner hits 163mph at Silverstone

09 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

Bike-mad pensioner hits 163mph at Silverstone

A pensioner, who had never been on a bike before, reached 163mph and took part in high-speed wheelies courtesy of “Rocket” Ron Haslam. Riding pillion with the former racer, 63-year-old Vanessa...

Limited edition Rossi ‘Bye Bye’ T-shirt!

09 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Limited edition Rossi ‘Bye Bye’ T-shirt!

There will be a limited run of Rossi ‘Bye Bye’ T-shirts, as worn by the MotoGP legend last weekend to commemorate his final race for Yamaha, available at the end of November. They will cost £32.99 and...

New issue of MCN Sport!

09 November 2010 by Marc Potter

New issue of MCN Sport!

Find out the full story behind Valentino Rossi’s move to Ducati in the amazing new issue of MCN Sport magazine, on sale next Wednesday. Put together by the expert team behind MCN and...

New Givi range revealed

09 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

New Givi range revealed

This week’s MCN, out Wednesday, November 10, has details of some of the coolest bits of new kit from Italian luggage and accessory firm Givi.  Save £££s on motorcycle luggage The ‘Anti-theft’...

Flash Rizoma kit for Ducati Monster 1100

09 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Flash Rizoma kit for Ducati Monster 1100

Italian bolt-ons firm Rizoma have released details of their range of components for the Ducati Monster 1100. Save cash on motorcycle products There’s a massive range of kit available, from a 39 Euro...

2011 Honda CBR600F creators speak out

09 November 2010 by James Keen

2011 Honda CBR600F creators speak out

The creators of the 2011 Honda CBR600F say they hope the new bike will revitalise the 600cc market by offering riders a less extreme user-friendly sports bike. 2011 Honda CBR600F gallery Sales of...

Win a VIP lunch with Lorenzo

09 November 2010 by MCN

Win a VIP lunch with Lorenzo

Two lucky MCN readers will win a VIP lunch with MotoGP star Jorge Lorenzo at Carole Nash Motorcycle Live. Click here to enter There are also 11 runner-up prizes – a signed Lorenzo X-lite helmet and...

George White 5-4-3-2-1 deal on new bikes

09 November 2010 by MCN

George White 5-4-3-2-1 deal on new bikes

If you’re in the market for a new bike, you could do a lot worse than taking up George White on their new 5-4-3-2-1 deal.  Buy a new bike from them and you’ll get: 5 years 0% finance, £99 deposit 4...

Save a tenner on Keis bodywarmers

09 November 2010 by MCN

Save a tenner on Keis bodywarmers

Good news for year-round commuters – Keis Apparel has 100 of last year’s X4 heated bodywarmers still in stock. The X4 normally retails at £89.99, but Keis are offering them for £79.99 with a free...

New MCN November 10: Milan bike show news

09 November 2010 by Liam Marsden

New MCN November 10: Milan bike show news

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale November 10, we bring you all the news from the Milan Motorcycle Show. Plus, we ride Max Biaggi’s WSB title-winning Aprilia RSV4. Also in this week’s MCN, Rossi...

Triumph Tiger 800XC first ride - "the bigger, burlier brother"

09 November 2010 by Phil West

Triumph Tiger 800XC first ride - "the bigger, burlier brother"

Phil West is testing the XC adventure version of the Triumph Tiger in Spain and these are his first impressions. Triumph Tiger 800 first ride – ‘the ergonomics are spot on’ “Although mechanically...

Destination dealer: North City Triumph

09 November 2010 by MCN

Destination dealer: North City Triumph

ADVERTISING PROMOTION North City Triumph is an innovative family run business that prides itself in excellent customer service. Visit northcitytriumph.co.uk After five successful years representing...

2010 Ducati 1198SP - full review

09 November 2010 by James Keen

2010 Ducati 1198SP - full review

The 2010 Ducati 1198SP has been ridden and rated by MCN – you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section.                                       Read the Ducati...

Sanglas S660 design

09 November 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

Sanglas S660 design

Here’s my idea for the return of Sanglas.

Deal Day 2010 - Massive savings on subscriptions for one day only!

09 November 2010 by MCN

Deal Day 2010 - Massive savings on subscriptions for one day only!

On Tuesday 9th November 2010 you can visit www.dealday2010.co.uk to make huge savings on subscriptions to a wide range of magazines – but act quick, the offers last for just one day only.   Visit...

2011 KTM RC8R gets smoother and slicker

08 November 2010 by MCN

2011 KTM RC8R gets smoother and slicker

KTM is giving the RC8R its first significant update for 2011, with engine, suspension and cosmetic tweaks. The changes are intended to make the RC8R more competitive against revamped opposition such...

MV Agusta F3 voted “best in show”

08 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

MV Agusta F3 voted “best in show”

MV Agusta’s eye-grabbing F3 was voted best bike at the Milan motorcycle show. 12,000 people voted in the poll, run by Italian site www.motociclismo.it, which resulted in a landslide victory for the...

Yamaha 660 TT Spirit

08 November 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

Yamaha 660 TT Spirit

My idea for the Yamaha 660 TT Spirit. It would have the spirit of a pure, old school off road bike.

New women's winter glove from Alpinestars

08 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

The new Stella WR-V Gore-Tex glove from Alpinestars is designed specifically designed for women. The Gore-Tex membrane insert is breathable and waterproof. There’s 5mm foam padding over the knuckles,  stretch panels on top of fingers and thumb, and what the firm calls an “ultra-soft velour insulated lining”. They cost £69.95. More info: www.alpinestars.com or see MCN BikeShop section for local...

Enduro Classics Volume 2 on DVD

08 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Enduro Classics Volume 2 on DVD

Check out some classic footage of some of the world’s greatest enduro events in this new DVD from Duke. It follows the story of the International Six Day Trial into the 1960s, with colour footage of...

Triumph Tiger 800 first ride - 'the ergonomics are spot on'

08 November 2010 by Phil West

Triumph Tiger 800 first ride - 'the ergonomics are spot on'

Phil West is currently in Monserrat near Barcelona for the world press launch of the Triumph Tiger 800 and 800XC version. Video: Triumph Tiger 800 ridden This is what he has to say so far: “I’m...

Buy Lorenzo’s crystal helmet for £10,300

08 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

Buy Lorenzo’s crystal helmet for £10,300

Jorge Lorenzo’s championship-winning, Swarovski crystal-encrusted helmet is on sale. The lavishly decorated Nolan X-802 is currently listed at £10,300 by the Italian branch of Nolan helmets.  The...

Milan Show 2010

07 November 2010 by sewcharman

Robin finds out that the new Tiger 800 is the real deal at last. Had to go to the Milan Show to find it though!

Cooley-rep next for XR69 man

05 November 2010 by MCN

Cooley-rep next for XR69 man

The re-creator of the Suzuki XR69 ‘80s-style works racers which stormed this year’s Manx classic is about to start on his next project – a replica of this glorious classic Yoshimura Suzuki endurance...