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Staff Bikes: Ducati Multistrada - The first 700 miles, again

30 September 2010 by Marc Potter

Since picking up my replacement Multistrada Sport arrived (the first one was written off by a colleague) its done some gentle running-in, a few trips out with the mrs, had a first service and been...

R&G's new adventure bike protection

30 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

R&G Racing has revealed details of its new kits for adventure bikes exclusively to MCN. Save £££s on motorcycle products The Adventure Guards are shown here on the new Yamaha Super Tenere and will...

Ventura luggage for Yamaha Super Ténéré

30 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

With potential to add up to 102-litres of carrying capability to the Yamaha Super Ténéré, the Ventura system is said by its makers to be substantially lighter, less complex and less costly than...

2011 Kawasaki Z1000S revealed

30 September 2010 by Andy Downes

Kawasaki is harking back to the useable superbikes like the GPZ900 and ZZR1100 with a faired Z1000S version of the 1043cc Z1000 naked bike for 2011. Find a Kawasaki for sale The bike is based around...

New 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R versus 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R: specifications compared

29 September 2010 by MCN

MCN has got its hands on the new Kawasaki ZX-10R’s specifications. We’ve picked out the main elements and compared them with the current bike’s details. We estimated the power at 185bhp based on what...

World Exclusive: 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R photo gallery

29 September 2010 by Andy Downes

These world first pictures show the most powerful and advanced ZX-10R yet. The 2011 bike is all-new, with power boosted to an estimated 185bhp, weight down 10kg to 198kg, and one of the most advanced...

Staff bikes: Triumph Street Triple - Bits go on. Bits fall off

29 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

No sooner had I fitted a protective radiator cover to my Street Triple than my housemate backed his car into it. Forcefully. Lifting it from the mud and back onto its sidestand, surveying the bike in...

Destination Dealer: Lloyd Cooper Motorcycles

29 September 2010 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION MCN’s 2009 Dealer of the Year Lloyd Cooper – Motorcycles Direct has been trading from the same premises in Watford since it was founded in 1900, making it the oldest and one of...

New KTM 125 DUKE video

29 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

KTM have released a new teaser video for their upcoming 125cc DUKE, which is due for release in the spring. As the learner-friendly capacity implies, the bike is very much aimed at the teenage...

Harley-Davidson offer extended warranties this weekend

28 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

Harley Davidson are offering a 2-year extension to the warranty on all new motorcycles purchased between 1 October and 30 November. Find a used Harley Davidson for sale This extension comes in...

Bikes on TV: September 29 - October 5

28 September 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 September 29: Kawasaki Z1000S revealed

28 September 2010 by MCN

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale September 29, we reveal Kawasaki’s new ‘practical sportsbike’ – the Z1000S. We reveal the new 2011 Triumph Speed Triple and BMW K1600GTL after images of both bikes...

VN1700, GL1800 and Electra Glide Ultra owners wanted

28 September 2010 by Trevor Franklin

MCN is currently putting together a feature about large capacity touring machines and needs words of wisdom from owners of the following motorcycles: 2009/2010 Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager 2008-2010...

Win a Beta toolbox!

27 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

MCN and Beta are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a C41 tool trolley, as seen on race grids across the world. Just visit www.greatcompetitions.co.uk for your chance to win.

Limited edition BSB toolkit

27 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Turn your garage into a BSB pitbox! Beta has just announced a limited edition Worx Suzuki replica C38 tool chest, featuring the BSB team’s colours. Save £££s on motorcycle tools Limited to just 40,...

Video: £1500 Modern Classic challenge part 2 - GSX-R750F, FS1-E DX, GPZ900R A1

27 September 2010 by MCN

The dream is one thing, a fun pastime, a fantasy – but what’s it actually like if you bite the bullet and buy one of these bikes? To find out we set ourselves a challenge. To buy three ‘modern classics’ for no more than £1500 each. Find your dream motorcycle in bikes for sale In the second week of the challenge Jim Moore from Practical Sportsbikes gives his expert opinion on the motorcycles the...

Entry-level ‘Lid’ helmets

27 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

These two new helmets from budget brand Lid are the Havoc and the Stryke. Save cash on motorcycle helmets The £89.99 Havoc comes in metallic black and black, red or blue graphic options in sizes...

Triumph leaks new 2011 Speed Triple by mistake

27 September 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Triumph has accidentally unveiled its 2011 Speed Triple on the Triumph Accessories website ahead of the official launch next week. There is no official information about the machine but from the...

Arrow exhausts for Ducati Monster 796

27 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Arrow has just released new slip-on exhausts for the Ducati Monster 796. Save cash on motorcycle exhausts Available in two versions - black anodized aluminium or titanium with a carbon end cap -...

White van men are better than you

27 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

White van men outperform bikers in almost every way, a survey has claimed. The survey of motorists, run by a UK insurance company, concluded that van drivers are the most well-read, physically fit and...

Triumph apologise over campsite thefts

27 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

Triumph have apologised for the series of thefts that plagued the Triumph Live campsites last weekend. A spokesman for Triumph said: “Triumph Live was a huge success and we have been delighted by the...

2011 BMW K1600 pictures leaked

27 September 2010 by Phil West

These blurry, lo-res pictures are the first official images of BMW’s eagerly-awaited six-cylinder super-tourer, the K1600. Leaked to Hell For Leather 10 days before the bike’s official unveiling at...

Rossi leads fans ride-out – in next week’s MCN

25 September 2010 by Phil West

Valentino Rossi ignored rain and dark to join racing greats Kevin Schwantz and Giacomo Agostini leading a fans’ ride-out around Mugello last week. The two-lap ride, delayed by a thunderstorm, was one...

Kent Police are looking to fine bikers

24 September 2010 by Anonymous

Last Friday while out riding my wife and I were pulled by a marked police bike in Kent and I was fined for an illegal number plate. No complaints as it’s a fair cop. However while this was going on another marked bike and an unmarked one both pulled in and the officer asked his collegue to check my wife’s exhausts “because I know all screaming eagle pipes are illegal”. His disappointment was...