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Dainese Gore-Tex gloves and neck warmers for £1!

03 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Dainese’s latest promotion aims to keep you warm and dry this autumnn. Save cash on motorcycle products From September 20 to November 20, anyone buying a Gore-Tex jacket or trousers from any Dainese...

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R race bike unveiled

03 September 2010 by Michael Guy

Kawasaki have given the World superbike paddock a sneak preview of the all new ZX-10R race bike that they will campaign in the series in 2011. Having been a backmarker in the class in recent years,...

New Magura hydraulic clutch conversions

03 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Magura’s range of HYMEC hydraulic clutch kits has expanded to include the 2007-2010 Yamaha FZ6, Suzuki SV650, Kawasaki Z750, Versys and ER-6F. Save £££s on motorcycle products The kit replaces the...

BMW S1000RR owner reviews

03 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

The BMW S1000RR has taken road test and sales charts by storm. But do owners actually like it? Read their full reports in this week’s MCN, out now. What’s good? – Capable of extreme performance...

Honda's £20 giveaway

02 September 2010 by James Capell

Honda is giving away vouchers worth £20 that can be used when you spend £50 or more at official UK dealers before the end of October. The vouchers can be used towards helmets, gloves, heated grips...

2011 Yamaha Stryker unveiled

02 September 2010 by James Capell

This is the new-for-2011 Yamaha Stryker – the firm’s most extreme custom yet, aimed squarely at the Honda Fury. The 1300cc V-twin Stryker is based on the XVS1300 Midnight star, sharing its 1304cc;...

Banker to ride 7,000 miles for the kids

02 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

If city boys, red braces and consumer capitalism make your blood boil then read on, it might just cheer you up… Franco Mancini, a 39-year-old financial adviser, has put his city of London job on hold...

Ducati Multistrada 1200 owner reviews

02 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

With sales of the new Ducati Multistrada outstripping all expectations, MCN thought it was time owners had their say. Is the bike worthy of all the praise? Read this week’s MCN (out now) for the full...

Oxford's launches a topbox

02 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Oxford has launched a hard topbox to compliment its extensive range of soft luggage. Save cash on motorcycle luggage It comes in two sizes – 24 (£39.99) and 44 litres (£54.99) – and is said to...

New Quill exhaust for Benelli Café Racer

02 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

This Evo 2 Road exhaust from Quill is claimed to add an average 10bhp and 6ftlb improvement across the rev range. It has a removable baffle and is made from stainless steel with a carbon outlet. Save...

New affordable RST desert suit

02 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

In keeping with the fashion for desert raid-style adventure touring clobber, RST have unveiled this limited edition ‘sand’ version of their new-for-2010 Pro Series Paragon textile jacket and...

New 'pillow soft' earplugs

02 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Mack’s Pillow Soft earplugs sit over the ear rather than in it, making them a better bet for people who have problems inserting regular foam plugs. Save cash on motorcycle products They come in...

Destination Dealer: Bikers World

02 September 2010 by MCN

MCN Destination Dealers have set themselves apart by constantly striving to improve and enhance their customer service. MCN can say with confidence that they are well worth a visit – whether its for a...

Matrix Streetfighter

02 September 2010 by Anonymous

I was speaking to Neevesy last year about my Ducati Streetfighter when he was testing his. It has gone through some changes since I last spoke to him. Basically I wanted something different so decided...

New Yamaha colours

01 September 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Yamaha has released new colours across the range and made minor tweaks to some models. The ‘highlights’, according to Yamaha are a new linked-brake system on the XVS1300A Midnight Star and XV1900A...

Best look yet at Triumph Tiger 800

01 September 2010 by MCN

It’s the biggest week yet for Triumph fans eagerly anticipating the launch of the firm’s new 800cc adventure bike. Find a used Triumph motorcycle for sale MCN has secured not one, but three crucial insights into the new machine, which will be available in road – and adventure-biased versions and which MCN understands will take the name of its 1050 bigger brother, to become the Triumph Tiger...

World’s best custom on the road!

01 September 2010 by Adam Child

The day this award-winning Harley-Davidson arrived back in the UK, MCN was lucky enough to take the priceless V-twin for a spin on the road. This week’s MCN (out now) reveals all the key details about...

Sidecar expected to fetch £70K

01 September 2010 by James Capell

An historic motorcycle racing outfit which won the GP sidecar world championship twice is expected to reach more than £70,000 at auction later this year. Helmut Fath, the designer, builder and racer...

Video: Mattie Griffin's BMW F800R stunt bike

01 September 2010 by MCN

BMW’s new signing, Mattie Griffin, is one of the rising stars of the stunt world and now finds himself on an unlikely machine: the 87bhp BMW F800R. MCN joined Mattie to find out what makes his bike...

Triumph releases third Adventure bike teaser video

01 September 2010 by Andy Downes

Triumph has released a third online video teaser showing more detail than ever of the new 800cc Adventure bike due for unveiling in just a few weeks. The bike will come in two variants – one with knobbly tyres and more protection for more hardcore off road duties, the other focussed on road use. Triumph is promising good fuel tank range and true off road ability from the inline three-cylinder...

Illegal Italian street-racing ring smashed

01 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

Italian police have closed down an illegal racing ring who routinely reached speeds in excess of 180mph on public roads. Local Carabinieri in Lecce, near the heel of Italy’s boot, seized eight motorcycles and impounded another that was being made race ready. The 12 bikers involved have been charged with membership of a criminal organisation. The races were apparently run as part of a clandestine...

New 2011 Fast Dates WSB pin-up calendar

01 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

The 2011 SBK endorsed Fast Dates WSB and swimsuit model calendar features glorious pictures of the world’s finest race bikes, made even more palatable by their appearance alongside pretty ladies in...

KTM 125 to be called KTM 125 DUKE

31 August 2010 by Dan Aspel

After months of speculation, an online facebook competition, and thousands of user-generated suggestions KTM have found the perfect name for their 125cc street bike. The KTM 125 DUKE. So, exactly the...

New Ducati exhausts from Silmoto

31 August 2010 by Marc Abbott

Hot new exhausts from Italian firm Silmoto are available in the UK, and this set of cans for the 848/1098/1198 are the latest to be launched. Save cash on motorcycle exhausts The road legal exhausts...

Win signed Red Torpedo T-shirts

31 August 2010 by Marc Abbott

Red Torpedo sponsors loads of top racers and we’ve got together with them to offer a fantastic prize. The winner of our giveaway will scoop four signed T-shirts one each from Guy Martin, John...

New MCN September 1: Britain's greatest specials

31 August 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale September 1, we reveal five of the front runners from 60 finalists for Britain’s Got Biking Talent. The top 12 will be voted for by you. Click here to vote Leaked...

Relaxing in Corfu

30 August 2010 by nottslad

Nige relaxing on holiday in Corfu with MCN.

MCN in Menorca

29 August 2010 by djburty

Nanny Beryl in Menorca with her Rossi cap on enjoying the sun and the read.

Honda VFR1200F Touring Package give away

27 August 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Panniers, top box, heated grips and mainstand make up a Touring Package to be included in the £12,075 OTR price of Honda’s VFR1200F between 1 September and 31 October 2010. Bought separately the...

Safety groups’ ‘misleading’ speed camera claims

27 August 2010 by Steve Farrell

Safety groups have been accused of ‘misleading’ the public over claims speed cameras save lives. A joint statement from groups including the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, the AA and...

2011 Yamaha R6 delayed

27 August 2010 by Guy Procter

Supersport fanatics eagerly awaiting an all-new Yamaha R6 for 2011 are being told they’ll have to wait another year. Yamaha is known to be working on a replacement for the current machine, which has...

Track day Bimota HB4 nearly ready

27 August 2010 by Guy Procter

Bimota’s HB4 Moto2 contender will soon be available as an ultra-exclusive track-day bike, and here it is in preparation. The bikes are powered by 140bhp World Supersport-spec engines so are more...

Kawasaki W800 Bonneville-rival is real

27 August 2010 by Guy Procter

Kawasaki is about to reveal a bigger replacement for the defunct W650 Triumph Bonneville replica, confirming internet speculation. The bike will be called the W800 and feature a largely similar...

What goes into Alpinestars’ kit?

27 August 2010 by Marc Abbott

If you’ve ever wondered what the design process is for a big kit manufacturer like Italian firm Alpinestars, then you might enjoy this video. Save cash on motorcycle clothing It tells us how they go...

New Red Torpedo T-shirts

27 August 2010 by Marc Abbott

This is just one of Red Torpedo’s new ‘Primo’ T-shirts, from a new range with a focus on improved quality. All of the men’s Primo range of shirts cost £24.50; women’s tees are £22.50. Save £££s on...

New Weise Black Rain gloves

27 August 2010 by Marc Abbott

These new Black Rain gloves from Weise are claimed to cope with spring, summer and autumn riding. Save cash on motorcycle gloves They combine sports styling with weatherproofing, being made from...

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