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54-year-old race action now on DVD!

24 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Duke Video have just released ‘Motor Cycle Sport 1956’, and it’s packed with rare action footage from the motocross, trials and road racing championships of more than five decades ago. The DVD...

Bluetooth-ready Vespa helmet

24 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Vespa’s updated Copter helmet is now available in bronze/white to match the firm’s latest GTS125 and 250cc scooters, and is also ready to accept the new IDIPHONE Bluetooth communication system. To...

Win Oulton Park BSB tickets with Worx

24 September 2010 by MCN

Worx Professional power-tools is giving away 1,000 tickets to cheer on title contender Tommy Hill and the Worx Crescent Suzuki team at the final round of the British Superbike Championship at Oulton...

Lovely Jubbly

23 September 2010 by Lee Hebditch

On holiday with my family in Protarus, Cyprus outside Del Boy’s Bar

News of the World links drink driving with road race death

23 September 2010 by John Westlake

A News of the World article following the death of Victor Gilmore, 43, during the Killalane road races in southern Ireland has sparked fury within the road race community. The article, printed last...

Red Torpedo's half-price sale!

23 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Cool biking label Red Torpedo is having a 50% off sale on its website. The firm’s comfy undies are £6 a pop, and many T-shirts are now just £10, long-sleeved tops are just £11 or £12. You can even...

New voice-operated satnav has no screen!

23 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

The Kapten Rider is a new voice-driven motorcycle satnav. The makers claim of the screenless device that it’s discreet and small enough to fit in your pocket, and that it responds to a vocabulary of...

New Triumph Thunderbird paint scheme

22 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

Evel Knievel fans are in for a treat with this 2011 Triumph Thunderbird paint scheme. Triumph Thunderbird review Revealed in the factory tour portion of last Saturday’s Triumph Live event, the...

Best of bikemart: Modern classics up for grabs this week

22 September 2010 by Phil West

We’ve been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 10,000 motorcycles for sale. Read more modern classics news and features Here’s just a few of the...

New Lightech chain tensioner

22 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new chain tensioner from Italian firm Lightech allows for millimetric adjustments, is made from high-grade aluminium and comes in black, indigo, gold and red). They’re available for a wide range...

Euro MoT threat

22 September 2010 by Steve Farrell

Motorcyclists face roadside MoT-style inspections and restrictions on fitting accessories under proposals from Brussels. The UK’s MoT system will be replaced with a new Europe-wide roadworthiness...

Britain's Got Biking Talent: seven days to vote!

22 September 2010 by MCN

There are only seven days left to vote for your favourite bike in this year¹s Britain¹s Got Biking Talent competition with Carole Nash. Thousands of you have already voted on...

Suzuki sketch confirms new GSX-R600 and 750 styling

22 September 2010 by Andy Downes

Leaked drawings of the new look 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 were revealed in MCN at the start of August and these official Suzuki illustrations prove they were genuine – they’re all but...

Official sketch of the new Suzuki GSR750

22 September 2010 by Andy Downes

Suzuki has released a single official illustration of the new GSR750 a stylish naked middleweight that will be seen in finished form in just three weeks. Suzuki are remaining tight-lipped about the...

Brigadier Biker given a Triumph Sprint GT

21 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

One of the British Army’s most senior officers has been given a Triumph Sprint GT to help him raise money for a military charity. Brigadier Richard Dennis (pictured on a Bonneville) will be riding...

Stunt ride up for grabs

21 September 2010 by Phil West

Ever wanted to be a stunt rider’s pillion? Now’s your chance. Stunt rider Dave Coates’ is auctioning a ride on the pillion of his Yamaha R1 and/or YZF450 quad bike, which will be professionally...

R&G's rear shock protector

21 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

British protection experts R&G Racing are now offering defence for your shock absorbers. The Shocktube, new to R&G’s stable this year, is claimed to be impact resistant and waterproof. It’s a simple,...

New Weise Explorer adventure jacket

21 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

The new Weise Explorer jacket is a textile jacket designed for the all-weather rider. There’s a claimed waterproof and breathable liner, which is said to be lightweight. An extra, removable quilted...

Electric car takes on electric bike at Thruxton

21 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

Electric car raced electric superbike last week, as Citroën’s Survolt concept and a Mavizen TTX02 went head-to-head at Thruxton. TTX GP leader Jenny Tinmouth was on two wheels, Le Mans driver Vanina...

New in MCN: 48-page buying, owning & riding guide

21 September 2010 by James Keen

Starting in this week’s MCN, on sale September 22, there’s a new 48-page section dedicated to buying, owning and riding new and used bikes. Find a used bike for sale The new section is packed with...

New MCN Sept 22: Suzuki's new GSR750!

21 September 2010 by James Keen

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale September 22, we have an official Suzuki sketch of their new GSR750 that looks set to take on the Triumph Street Triple and Kawasaki Z750R. We reveal the 675cc...

S1000RR goes for the record on Salt at Bonneville

20 September 2010 by SHIVA_

BMW S1000RR goes for the land speed record for the 1000cc Production class at this year’s BUB Speed Trials at the famed Bonneville Salt Flats. This video is shot in stunning cinema grade HD, watch in 720P and full screen for best results.

Video: Moto Guzzi V7 Racer in action

20 September 2010 by James Keen

Moto Guzzi have produced this official promo video for their chrome-clad V7 Racer. Moto Guzzi V7 Racer unveiled Watch the clip for a glimpse at the development process behind the new bike – from...

How speed camera backers make cash from speed cameras

20 September 2010 by Steve Farrell

Organisations campaigning to save speed cameras receive income generated by the devices, MCN can reveal. The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety, Road Safety GB and the AA issued a...

Silverstone needs you, or you or you…

20 September 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Silverstone circuit’s continued commitment to promoting world-class motorsport takes shape in a multi-million pound development of a new pit, paddock and conference complex at the Northant’s circuit.

MV Agusta F3 official pictures

20 September 2010 by Andy Downes

Newly resurgent Italian manufacturer MV Agusta has officially shown what looks like a completely finished version of the new 675cc three-cylinder F3 sportsbike. Find an MV Agusta for sale This is...

Destination Dealer: BMW Motorrad Park Lane

20 September 2010 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION 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...

Marcus Mumford collects new Triumph Bonneville

17 September 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Marcus Mumford from band Mumford & Sons picked up his own brand-new Triumph Bonneville earlier this week. The star picked up his T100 (with a few accessories already fitted) from Middlesex dealer...

Councillor blocks parking for ‘annoying pop pops’

17 September 2010 by Steve Farrell

Plans for bike parking spaces at a popular meeting place have been blocked by a councillor who calls motorcycles ‘pop pops’. Proposals for motorcycle bays at the bike-friendly Central Kiosk in...

Knighter to compete in Weston-Super-Mare race

17 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

Enduro legend David Knight will be competing in this year’s RHL Weston Beach Race. Four-time champ Knighter is no stranger to the manic Weston-Super-Mare event, having competed there since 1999 when...

Learners pass test to be told they can still only ride 125s

17 September 2010 by Steve Farrell

Newly qualified riders are being told they can still only ride 125s because the bike they passed their test on is not on a Driving Standards Agency list. The list sets out which bikes learners can...

Is this the world’s longest Buell?

17 September 2010 by MCN

This remarkable creation started life as a 2003 Buell XB9S – the American-built roadster, famed for its fast steering and stumpy wheelbase. It has now changed somewhat, having been stretched by a...

Road Safety group adopts policy with ‘no room for motorcycles’

17 September 2010 by Steve Farrell

A leading road safety group is backing a casualty reduction policy whose author once said motorcycles must be removed from the roads. Claes Tingvall said: “We must prevent the recruiting of new...

Greeves rides again after 40 years

17 September 2010 by Peter Henshaw

Triumph, Norton, CCM – and now Greeves is the latest British bike to be reborn. Richard Deal, who already makes old-style Greeves replicas, has launched an all-new trials bike –the first new Greeves...

BMW S1000RR’s dream year continues

17 September 2010 by Adam Child

After the first test of the new BMW S1000RR, MCN chief road tester Trevor Franklin predicted it would be the weapon of choice for Superstock racers. Ten months later he’s been proved 100% right. ...

Spartan-V: the 1198-powered track car

17 September 2010 by James Keen

Some crafty Aussies are working on a new track car powered by a Ducati 1198S engine. The car – dubbed the Spartan-V – marries Ducati’s 168bhp v-twin lump with a trellis frame and carbon fibre...

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