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Do you believe in the motorcycle fairies?

18 June 2010 by ross fenton

The fairies attempt to clean rust off a bike with a magic potion of theirs – Coca Cola and aluminium foil. But it all goes wrong.

The engineering behind crash protection

18 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

Although not the most exciting video in the world (you have been warned!), if you’re the sort of person who likes to hear about engineering and see things being laser-cut and TIG-welded, you might like this interview with the founder of Seattle’s Altrider, a firm that makes aftermarket protection for adventure bikes. More info: www.altrider.com

Cameras to no longer be used as ‘cash-cow’

18 June 2010 by James Sharpe

New Transport Minister Mike Penning has told MPs that the government will stop handing millions of pounds in grants to local authorities for new speed cameras. The number of speed cameras has trebled...

Poll: Is the auto gearbox VFR1200 the future?

18 June 2010 by MCN

Honda’s radical new automatic transmission VFR1200F DCT has already impressed in isolation – but how good is it back-to-back with the conventional version? In next week’s MCN we’re going to find out.

Red Torpedo launch McGuinness T-shirts!

18 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

He might have had a shocker at this year’s TT, but John McGuinness deserves maximum respect as the undisputed King of the Mountain. Save £££s on motorcycle clothing Give him the love he deserves by...

Best of bikemart: Modern classics up for grabs this week

17 June 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...

MCN/Riders for Health rideout kicks off British MotoGP weekend

17 June 2010 by Chris Newbigging

The first British MotoGP round to be held at the new-look Silverstone circuit kicked off with the Rider’s for Health Day of Champions, which begun with a mass rideout from MCN’s offices to the...

£17,000 Yamaha FZ1 Abarth replica

17 June 2010 by Phil West

Take a second glance. This is no standard Yamaha FZ1. Instead, at a cost of over £17,000, it’s a painstaking replica (apart from the paint job, obviously) of the exquisite, fully racer-ised ‘Abarth...

Win a Kiddimoto at the British MotoGP

17 June 2010 by MCN

Kiddimoto will be hosting a track of a different kind at this year’s British GP for 2-6 year old children to take to two wheels onboard the latest Kiddimoto wooden balance bikes. The 100% Hodgson and...

Kawasaki leads deals frenzy

17 June 2010 by Justin McCormack

Another flurry of deals has hit showrooms with £1000s of free kit, generous trade-ins and 0% finance among offers now being dangled to lure back buyers following the economic downturn. Find a...

Win cool head-to-toe riding kit!

17 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

By buying a ticket for London-based cool kit Mecca Urban Rider’s charity raffle, you could win head-to-toe riding kit. There are two draws – one for motorcycle clobber, the other for scooter kit.

3 tasty NCR Ducati specials

17 June 2010 by MCN

Bolognia-based titanium experts NCR have recently revealed their M16 special – a Ducati Desmosedici MotoGP replica tuned and lavished with carbon-fibre and titanium to reduce weight to an absolute...

TT Harry at 13 weeks

17 June 2010 by somerville

Thought you might appreciate this pic of our 13 week old great-grandson Harry posing in his TT goodie. Catch ’em young I say

Kawasaki D-Tracker - full review

17 June 2010 by James Keen

The Kawasaki D-Tracker 125 has been ridden and rated by MCN – you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the Kawasaki D-Tracker review “The...

Honda VT750S in dealers now

17 June 2010 by James Keen

The Honda VT750S is now available from Honda motorcycle dealerships across the UK, priced at £5,845 OTR. Powering the new VT750S is a liquid-cooled, 745cc V-twin but for a classic air-cooled look,...

Un-marked Police bikes in Kent

17 June 2010 by Graham Moss

Police riders are patrolling main biking routes in Kent and East Sussex on un-marked sportsbikes and deliberately encouraging riders to speed before pulling them over. This is not new news but last Sunday, 13th June Police riders stooped to a new low! They were out cruising around and (seemingly) innocently joining in with riding groups. Unsuspecting bikers where then caught on video speeding...

New BMW K1600LT spy shot

17 June 2010 by Chris Newbigging

This is the first picture showing BMW’s new six-cylinder K1600LT luxury tourer, due on sale next year. The new machine uses the forward-canted engine shown in the BMW Concept 6 show at the Milan...

New Piaggio X7 Evo revealed

17 June 2010 by James Keen

Piaggio have released details on the new X7 Evo – a mid-sized scooter that they claim combines the agility of a small scooter with the stability and protection of a maxi scooter. Find a scooter for...

Video: Honda Goldwing review

16 June 2010 by MCN

MCN editor Marc Potter has spent a week riding the latest Honda Goldwing and he’s loved every minute of it. Find a Honda Goldwing for sale Read the Honda Golwing review Watch the video for...

New iPhone handlebar dock

16 June 2010 by James Sharpe

4Lock, a nifty multipurpose iPhone dock, has been made available for use on motorcycles. Created by Italian firm Evotek Engineering, the 4Lock has a nicely designed handlebar mounting, with a...

Cater more to motorcyclists to reap financial benefit, say MCIA

16 June 2010 by James Sharpe

The Motorcycle Industry Association believe more focus should be given to motorcycling with regard to the UK tourism industry, after a survey carried out by GHK revealed motorcycle-related tourism...

London bus lane trial extended

16 June 2010 by Steve Farrell

A trial of motorcycles in London bus lanes is to be extended, Boris Johnson announced today. The Mayor of London said: “The chaos that was predicted by some doomsayers has clearly not materialized...

‘Vintage’ BMW has 110bhp!

16 June 2010 by Phil West

Take a second glance – this ‘vintage’ BMW is actually nothing of the sort. Based around the modern powertrain from the BMW R1200GS, it’s a one-off special built by one of France’s leading BMW dealers...

Horex name revived with all-new 200bhp V6

16 June 2010 by Phil West

This radical, all-new, narrow-angle, 1200cc, V6 roadster has just been unveiled in Germany – the first new Horex motorcycle in 50 years. Launched out of the blue in Munich after being under secret...

StompGrip now available for BMW S1000RR

16 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

StompGrip pads are designed to help improve machine control and riding technique, as well as helping to reduce fatigue, by making it easier for you to grip your bike with your knees. Save cash on...

Free fuel with Michelin tyres!

16 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

Anyone buying and fitting a pair of Michelin Power Pure or Pilot Road 2 tyres between now and July 31 will receive £20 of fuel vouchers. Save £££s on motorcycle tyres Both tyres feature the latest...

Happy Birthday BabeBikers.co.uk

16 June 2010 by babebikers

Congratulations to BabeBikers.co.uk which has now been running for it’s first year. We are continuing to welcome more and more ladies everyday and look forward te seeing what next year will bring. We...

Video: Ducati Monster test - 796 v 696 v 1100

16 June 2010 by MCN

Ducati’s new Monster 796 aims to be novice friendly, but enough of a buzz for more experienced riders. Find a Ducati Monster for sale To see if it’s really the best of both worlds, we test it...

New Stylmartin sports boots

15 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

Stylmartin’s new Stealth sports boots are claimed to offer good levels of performance AND comfort. Protection comes from a front protection plate, shock absorber to the heel and hard protection to...

Spyke's kind of test rider is our kind of test rider...

15 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

Russian racing ladies Nadia Yakhnich and Nataliya Lyubimova are wearing Spyke one-piece leather suits during the 2010 season and will be giving feedback to the Italian brand to help them develop their...

Stylish new Verona Air Alpinestars jacket

15 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new mid-length, warm weather textile commuting jacket is cut for sporty riding and features CE-approved armour at the elbow and shoulders, while an optional chest and back protector are...

Need a new lid? Head to Lidl!

15 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

From Monday, June 21 you’ll be able to get your hands on more bike gear at supermarket chain Lidl. This flip-front helmets will be available in sizes S-XL and cost just £39.99. It comes with a set...

Official North West 200 DVD out now

15 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

You can now relive some of the hottest action from all six races at this year’s North West 200. There’s aerial, on-bike and trackside footage giving the best possible views of how close the racing...

Own a corner of Silverstone!

15 June 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new ‘Stowe’ watch, named after the corner on the Northants Silverstone GP circuit has just been released, in a limited edition of 250 in either red of green. Save cash on motorcycle...

London to Syria 2010

15 June 2010 by beicmodur

London to Syria 2010: St. Mary’s, Wandsworth to Sayyedah Zaynab, Syria. Four friends are riding across Europe to Syria, and then in a loop around Syria, to raise money for SOS Children’s Villages. The...

BMW launches new ‘Exclusive Edition’ K1300GT

15 June 2010 by Phil West

BMW has just launched this new, luxury edition of its K1300GT tourer. Find a BMW K1300GT for sale Dubbed the ‘Exclusive Edition’ the four-cylinder, shaft-drive machine differs from the standard...

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