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Bikes on TV: October 13-19

12 October 2010 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time SHED – Discovery Shed DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT – Motors...

New MCN October 13: New bike special

12 October 2010 by MCN

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale October 13, we have all the news on every new bike revealed at the Cologne Motorcycle Show last week. Plus, Jorge Lorenzo wins the MotoGP title, but is MotoGP...

Illegally parked CCTV Smart car

12 October 2010 by James Dark

After reading the recent article about the CCTV Smart cars in London, I noticed this one parked (illegally, according to the signage about parking) just off Holloway Road in Islington district, and...

2011 Triumph Speed Triple: your questions answered

11 October 2010 by Trevor Franklin

The world launch of Triumph’s 2011 Speed Triple takes place in southern Spain this week and Motorcycle News will be there to send back web reports as the launch unfolds. The full story of how the new...

Six-year-old rider becomes “Crusty Demon”

11 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

A 6-year-old boy has become a professional stunt rider, after being signed by daredevil team the “Crusty Demons”. Jasyn Roney, from Western Australia, will be performing 15m jumps on his his KTM50 as...

2011 Kawasaki Z1000 video

11 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

Following last month’s pulsating Kawasaki Z750R preview, Kawasaki have released the following footage of the 2011 Kawasaki Z1000. Apparently written by a 13-year-old Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan, and shot on a camera phone, it may struggle to strike a chord with the Zed’s target audience. Still, if clichéd cod-poetry and barely glimpsed shots of motorcycles are your thing, you’re in luck.

Ride Spain with Spyder Club

11 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

Want to ride Spain on an MV Agusta F4 1000, an BMW S1000RR or a Ducati Streetfighter S? How about all three? Following the success of this year’s scheme, motorcycle rental group Spyder Club are taking...

Me, my niece and MCN

10 October 2010 by zxboy

I went to Ibiza for a week on October 2, making sure not to read my issue of MCN until I arrived. This is me and my niece, with my two nephews running for the sea in the background.

Start 'em young!

10 October 2010 by kara89

Corey Lee aged 12 months. The hand belongs to his Grandad, who featured in ‘Just Champion MCN’ by Norri Wyhte in 1977

Cologne Bike Show: ZX-10R Video

08 October 2010 by MCN

The 2011 ZX-10R is all-new, with power boosted to an estimated 185bhp, weight down 10kg to 198k. Will this be enough to beat the S1000RR?

'Bonkers' road safety measure

08 October 2010 by Steve Farrell

Highway chiefs have been criticised by a police accident investigator for erecting wooden screens to stop motorcyclists seeing traffic as they approach a roundabout. The screens are in the middle of...

DVLA apologises

08 October 2010 by Steve Farrell

The DVLA has apologised and renewed a commitment to send motorcyclists their old licences back after failures were exposed by MCN. The promise to return old licences was made last year after hundreds...

Exclusive look at Spyke's 2011 range

08 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

Take a look at this video for a sneak peak at Spyke’s 2011 range of motorcycle kit. You may have to put up with some models prancing about, but it’ll give you an idea of what to expect from the...

Leon Haslam at Brands Hatch

08 October 2010 by oakleyspatz

Alstare fan Danny Gladman with Leon Haslam at Brands Hatch BSB.

Staff bikes: Kawasaki GPz550 – A gut-wrenching tale

07 October 2010 by Steve Farrell

Every Sunday afternoon I try to restore my ‘bargain’ GPz550 to somewhere near acceptable condition. And on Sunday evenings I ask the internet how to undo whatever new damage I’ve caused. My latest...

2005 Rocket AKA Spike

07 October 2010 by Jack

2005 Rocket This is Spike.

New book tell history of Husqvarna

07 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

‘Husqvarna Succes’, published next month is said to be the first history of the iconic brand. It’s written by by one of the Swedes who contributed to its American success in the desert and in the...

New Merino baselayers from EDZ

07 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

If you’ve never tried Merino wool you’re missing out. Apart from being snug and warm it’s very absorbent and naturally resistant to odours. EDZ’s latest base layer has flat seams, offers a cosy fit,...

Autumn danger for young riders

07 October 2010 by Steve Farrell

Autumn is the most dangerous time of year for teenage moped riders, according the Institute of Advanced Motorists. The IAM said casualties of young riders rose as many started college or a job after...

Video: First appearance of Triumph Daytona 675R?

07 October 2010 by Samuel Pinney

Triumph has released a video showing their latest Triumph bikes that could show the new Daytona 675R. The video parades the 2011 model line-up including Speed Triple, America, Speedmaster and...

Braided brake lines from R&G Racing

07 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

R&G Racing is now offering a full range of motorcycle braided brake lines. Save cash on motorcycle products Only available in black, single front kits and rear lines start at £29 with twin-line...

Cologne Bike Show: New Schuberth SR1 sports helmet

07 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

Schuberth has launched its new SR1 supersport helmet at this week’s Cologne show. It’s due in shops next spring. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets Here’s what Schuberth say about it: “As in the...

New open-face Arai helmets

07 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

As well as the new Chaser V, Arai have today launched a new open-face helmet range, designed to offer more protection, more comfort, and a better fit without detracting from the benefits of an...

Finished Ducati Diavel spotted

07 October 2010 by Phil West

This picture leaked onto an Italian website shows Ducati’s eagerly-awaited ‘power cruiser’, the Diavel, in what looks like finished production trim, complete with black/red paintjob, mirrors and...

New Arai 'Chaser V' launched today

06 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

Arai launches its 2011 range at the Cologne show today, and as well as the mouthwatering carbon RX-7 RC and entry-level Axces that we’ve already shown you in recent months, there is a new mid-price...

Video: New Triumph Speed Triple and Triumph Tiger 800 in action

06 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

Triumph has released a new promo video for its 2011 range, with the Speed Triple and Tiger 800 making extended appearances. The lush, shiny HD clip is dripping with reflective visors, slow-mo...

Cologne Bike Show: 2011 VFR and CBF colours

06 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

Not to be left out, Honda‘s sports tourers are to be lacquered up in a new paint job each for 2011. The VFR1200F ABS will come in a new black metallic / silver metallic scheme, while the CBF1000F ABS...

Cologne Bike Show: 2011 Honda Fireblade and CBR600RR colours

06 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

The Cologne Bike Show isn’t all redesigns and new models, there’s also the more hum-drum pleasure of new colours to be considered. Honda is parading its 2011 paint schemes, with the following updates...

New Remus exhaust for Super Tenere

06 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

Remus have released this new Hexacone exhaust for the new Yamaha Super Tenere. The road legal can with removable baffle is available in stainless steel (£370) and titanium (£413) versions, and is...

Cologne Bike Show: Kawasaki W800 streettracker by LSL

06 October 2010 by Chris Newbigging

German parts firm LSL has created the first customised Kawasaki W800 in the world – a bike so new they’ll have to transfer the parts from the pre-production bike to a customer-spec machine after the...

Cologne Bike Show: Yamaha unveil ‘Worldcrosser’ Super Tenere concept

06 October 2010 by Adam Child

This sexed-up, concept bike version of Yamaha’s Super Tenere has just been unveiled at the Cologne Show and is the surprise star of the Yamaha stand. Dubbed the ‘Worldcrosser’ it’s been created by...

Cologne Bike Show: New Ducati 1198SP, updated Streetfighter and Monster series unveiled

06 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

Ducati has revealed its new 1198SP (Sport Production) superbike at the Cologne show. The 2011 model is a step above the old 1198S by featuring top of the range Ohlins TTX rear shock and a...

Cologne Bike Show: New Aprilia RSV4 gets traction control

06 October 2010 by Andy Downes

Aprilia has unveiled today at the Cologne Show an updated version of its RSV4 superbike. Called the RSV4 APRC (for Aprilia Performance Rider Control) it’s essentially a limited edition built to...

Videos of the week - October 6

06 October 2010

1. Twelve O’clock in Baltimore This documentary by director Lotfy Nathan explores illegal dirt bike riding through the streets of Baltimore, USA. Filming is ongoing and the crew are looking for funding to finish filming this unique, wheelie-laden street scene. For more details visit: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1457073935/twelve-oclock-in-baltimore Source...

Cologne Bike Show: Yamaha EC-03 electric scooter video

05 October 2010 by MCN

The final version of the Yamaha electric scooter, the EC-03 has just be unveiled at Cologne. The EC-03 will be available on the road in 2011, and is expected to have comparable performance to 50cc...

Cologne Bike Show: Wunderlich BMW S1000RR streetfighter

05 October 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Wunderlich is showcasing this stripped-back streetfighter S1000RR at the Cologne show. Tucked away in a tiny booth behind the main BMW stand, the matte-silver naked features a new top yoke, custom...

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