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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...

Britain's Got Biking Talent 2010 is now open for voting

27 August 2010 by MCN

Our celebrity judges have picked their top 60 from the spectacular range of bikes that entered Britain’s Got Biking Talent with Carole Nash. Now it’s your chance to pick your favourite from each...

5 bikes that deserve a comeback

27 August 2010 by James Keen

The current range of new motorcycles is wide and varied, but there are still some niches not being satisfied. Here’s 5 used bikes, no longer in production, that deliver something unique and not...

The newly weds, Mr & Mrs Bowen on honeymoon in Laganas, Zante. The wedding rings are made of Palladium which has an atomic No. of 46, which after researching seemed the only way to go for us as we’re...

Bennetts bank holiday promotion

27 August 2010 by MCN

Bennetts are running a special five day promotion over August bank holiday (Aug 27th to 31st). New customers will receive a £50 Hein Gericke voucher free if they take out a policy. Monday is also the...

First IOM

27 August 2010 by mark6985

Alex’s first trip to the Isle of Man at 18 months. He couldn’t wait get hold of MCN to find his first bike on the boat home.

Nicole Mcaleer at Silverstone

26 August 2010 by shawno76

I was at Silverstone recently for a track day and was in the same garage as Nicole Mcaleer who is the only female rider in the BSB Superstock championship. Nicole was taking the mick out of my 2:40...

You snooze, you lose

26 August 2010 by Michael Mann

Bennetts visited Matlock Bath in order to get amongst the biking community and for the Bennetts’ Babes to distribute complimentary goody bags. This chap missed out as he slept on the main high street!...

New adventure travel book launched

26 August 2010 by Marc Abbott

Sam Manicom’s new adventure travel book ‘Tortillas to Totems’ is launched on September 18 with a party at London’s Ace Café at 11am. Save cash on motorcycle books The new book describes Sam’s...

New Knox base layers

26 August 2010 by Marc Abbott

Deal with Britain’s changeable weather with a Knox Dry Inside base layer. They’re designed to deal with sweat, overheating and chills – regulating and stabilising body temperature. Made from 95%...

KTM fights back against financial woe

26 August 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Off-road specialist KTM Power Sports AG has reported healthy financial figures for the third quarter operating results 2009/10. It’s EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Tax) figure was given as 12.4m...

Video: Ducati 848 EVO world first review

26 August 2010 by MCN

The eagerly anticipated 848 Evo replaces the current 848 and costs just £10,695 (or £9995 for the matt black ‘Dark Stealth’ version) – no more than the previous model. It’s the cheapest way to...

Win a limited edition Ducati… bicycle

26 August 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Ducati’s latest promotion to pull potential customers is a free to enter competition to win a tasty Ducati Monster 600 branded Bianchi mountain bike. All you have to do for a chance to win this...

New 2010 BMW motorcycles: K1300R Dynamic and F800ST Touring

25 August 2010 by Trevor Franklin

BMW has introduced two special edition models to its range. The K1300R Dynamic and F800ST Touring are equipped with over £1600 worth of official BMW accessories, but at a reduced overall OTR...

Get inside Knox protection

25 August 2010 by Marc Abbott

British body armour gurus Knox have just launched a new website designed to give you an insight into the various athletes, from BSB’s James Ellison to stunt riders and downhill mountain bikers, that...

Kiddimoto's new Mike Hailwood replica

25 August 2010 by Marc Abbott

The latest race replica from Kiddimoto celebrates Mike Hailwood’s 1978 TT comeback victory. Save cash on motorcycle products The wooden bikes are designed to help 2-6-year-olds learn the art of...

Destination Dealer: Marshall Motorcycles

25 August 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...

Norton GP bike

25 August 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

With Norton announcing plans to join MotoGP, I thought I would do a design of what the MotoGP bike could look like.

Have you seen this record-breaking bike?

25 August 2010 by Dan Aspel

Fans of long-defunct motorcycle-marque “Cotton” are looking for a record-breaking bike first built 75 years ago. The 1935, 250cc Cotton JAP apparently broke 12 world records in October of that year.

Video: The No Budget Cup!

25 August 2010 by MCN

There are two facts most ordinary people know about racing: 1) It’s a monye pit, and 2) It’s difficult to get into and not really for the likes of us. The No Budget Cup is coming to prove you wrong. ...

Shrek and Princess Fiona Biker Wedding

24 August 2010 by Mrs Pinnk Johnson

A cuple have literally gone green for a Shrek-themed wedding to raise money for a bikers’ charity. Graham and Pinnk Johnson were married on 19.08.2010 at Burton Register Office, in High Street,...

New Cordona quickshifter

24 August 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new plug-and-play PQ8 Quickshifter system will allow clutchless upshifts without the need to back off the throttle – perfect for making up vital seconds on the track. It comes complete with a...

Gordon Ramsay test rides Ducati ‘Monster 1100 superbike’

24 August 2010 by Guy Procter

Bike-loving Desmosedici owner Gordon Ramsey has been spotted test-riding a ‘Ducati Monster 1100’ in Los Angeles. Not particularly interesting news you might think, and you’d be right. But it’s always...

Hospital reading!

24 August 2010 by Doormandean

Stuffed knee, lots of pain, but still my favourite paper made me smile!

Vote for the best bikes in Britain

24 August 2010 by MCN

Britain’s Got Biking Talent with Carole Nash is reaching its climax, with the top 60 specials selected from thousands of entries by our panel of judges. Now the final decision rests with you. Go...

Video: Racing a GSX-R600 at Cadwell Park

23 August 2010 by MCN

Watch MCN senior Road Tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child during another weekend’s racing onboard his own Suzuki GSX-R600 at Cadwell Park. Adam took the opportunity to fit a HM quickshifter before the meeting...

Pink Floyd star rides Bandit 650S

23 August 2010 by James Capell

Pink Floyd drummer and multi-millionaire Nick Mason has been commuting on a £5724 Suzuki Bandit 650S this summer. Save money on a used Suzuki Bandit 650 Mason, known for his multi-million pound car...

New Harley-Davidson fashion range

23 August 2010 by Marc Abbott

Harley-Davidson is aiming for the younger end of the market with its new fashion range. Save cash on motorcycle clothing Here’s a peak at one of the men’s T-shirts (£45) and a casual leather jacket...

New all-weather Alpinestars boots

23 August 2010 by Marc Abbott

The new CE-approved Alpinestars Roam boot is designed for all-weather use. It features a Drystar liner, claimed waterproof and breathable. Save cash on motorcycle boots It’s made from synthetic...

Video: Honda CBR600F - still the ultimate do-it-all sportsbike?

23 August 2010 by MCN

MCN news reporter Andy Downes has recently bought a 1998 Honda CBR600F as a do-everything daily commuter and weeekend scratcher. Find a Honda CBR600F for sale Read the Honda CBR600F review Watch...

Who's idea was it to bring MCN on the honeymoon?

22 August 2010 by johnomeara

Never mind getting romantic pictures sent back- this is Carlos Tamayo reading MCN in Venezuela- looks like he finally got to read it after his wife!

Block the approach view of a round about to make it safer

22 August 2010 by Ed Gillies

Just seen this in the local paper, once again a small village is complaining about bikers. Now they want to use fences to reduce visibility at a round-about to stop bikers. http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/8333748.Road_screens_to_curb____grand_prix____bikers/

Bike news

New Red Torpedo T-shirts

New Weise Black Rain gloves

Britain's Got Biking Talent 2010 is now open for voting

5 bikes that deserve a comeback

Honeymoon with Rossi

Bennetts bank holiday promotion

First IOM

Nicole Mcaleer at Silverstone

You snooze, you lose

New adventure travel book launched

New Knox base layers

KTM fights back against financial woe

Video: Ducati 848 EVO world first review

Win a limited edition Ducati… bicycle

New 2010 BMW motorcycles: K1300R Dynamic and F800ST Touring

Get inside Knox protection

Kiddimoto's new Mike Hailwood replica

Destination Dealer: Marshall Motorcycles

Norton GP bike

Have you seen this record-breaking bike?

Video: The No Budget Cup!

Shrek and Princess Fiona Biker Wedding

New Cordona quickshifter

Gordon Ramsay test rides Ducati ‘Monster 1100 superbike’

Hospital reading!

Vote for the best bikes in Britain

Video: Racing a GSX-R600 at Cadwell Park

Pink Floyd star rides Bandit 650S

New Harley-Davidson fashion range

New all-weather Alpinestars boots

Video: Honda CBR600F - still the ultimate do-it-all sportsbike?

Who's idea was it to bring MCN on the honeymoon?

Block the approach view of a round about to make it safer

BMW HP2 Evo Fighter

Get off your backside!

Taking a break from work!