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New Michelin City Grip scooter tyre

17 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

New Michelin City Grip scooter tyre

Michelin has launched the new City Grip scooter tyre, claimed to be perfectly suited to wet roads the first tyre of it type to feature Michelin¹s latest Progressive Sipe Technology (PST) to improve...

Yamaha money-saving offer – for everyone

17 February 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Yamaha money-saving offer – for everyone

A money-off discount of 10% is now available for customers spending £50 or more on genuine Yamaha clothing and accessories at all authorised Yamaha dealer and lifestyle centres.  To take advantage of...

Video: World's first 30-in front wheel custom

17 February 2010 by Phil West

Video: World's first 30-in front wheel custom

Just when you thought you’d seen it all, American customisers have come up with this – the world’s first bike with a massive 30in diameter front wheel. Dubbed the Paradigm and built by Ballistic...

Suzi Perry Quits MotoGP on BBC

17 February 2010 by Andy Downes

Suzi Perry Quits MotoGP on BBC

Fans’ favourite Suzi Perry has quit MotoGP on the BBC in what she told MCN was the ‘most agonising decision’ of her life. Have your say in our poll: Who should replace Suzi Perry? After 13 years as...

Video: Deus - the coolest bike shop in the world

17 February 2010 by MCN

Video: Deus - the coolest bike shop in the world

Aussies are famous for BBQs, swearing and weak lager. But amidst the crassness is a biking jewel – a shop so special you’ll never want to leave…    Join MCN as we take a look around the Deus Ex...

Video: Ducati Hypermotard Evo on the road

17 February 2010 by MCN

Video: Ducati Hypermotard Evo on the road

For 2010 Ducati has given us not one but two new 1100cc Hypermotards – the EVO and higher-spec EVO SP. As the original launch was on track only, we took the EVO to Italy for some real road testing.   ...

MCN Live! April 2010: Three bike-fuelled, party-packed days

16 February 2010 by MCN

MCN Live! April 2010: Three bike-fuelled, party-packed days

MCNLive! at Skegness brings you 3 bike-fuelled, party-packed days and nights at Butlins from the 23rd-26th April 2010.   Book now at mcnlive.co.uk As well as spending the weekend with the beautiful...

Top 10 best handling nakeds

16 February 2010 by MCN

Top 10 best handling nakeds

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive...

Modern classics: Off-road stars at Classic Off Road Show

16 February 2010 by Gez Kane

Modern classics: Off-road stars at Classic Off Road Show

The Classic Off Road and Road Racing Show took place at the Telford International Centre this weekend, showcasing hundreds of bikes from the 30s to the 90s, including a number of famous factory...

New Moriwaki tuned Zephyr 1100

16 February 2010 by James Sharpe

New Moriwaki tuned Zephyr 1100

Legendary Japanese tuning company Moriwaki has come up with this delicious version of Kawasaki’s Zephyr 1100 a makeover for 2010. Famous for launching the racing careers of Graeme Crosby and Wayne...

Wanted: 400 riders for Chernobyl mercy ride-out rally

16 February 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Wanted: 400 riders for Chernobyl mercy ride-out rally

Kawasaki ZX-12R owner Alec Phillips is organising a riding rally from the UK to the Ukraine to raise money for charity and hopes to complete the mammoth 3500-mile, 17 day journey with 400 riders in...

Exclusive interview: Ducati boss explains Multistrada active suspension

15 February 2010 by Adam Child

Exclusive interview: Ducati boss explains Multistrada active suspension

In an exclusive interview with MCN, Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali talks about active suspension on the Multistrada…  Latest news on the new Ducati Multistrada 1200 When did you decide on active...

Ocean raise money for Help for Heroes

15 February 2010 by Catherine Pearce

Ocean raise money for Help for Heroes

On 06 February 2010, Ocean Plymouth Motorrad celebrated the arrival of the updated BMW R1200GS, BMW R1200GS Adventure and BMW R1200RT. As well as offering guests the opportunity to test ride the new...

Video: TTXGP celebrates short-circuit focus with new promo

15 February 2010 by Guy Procter

Video: TTXGP celebrates short-circuit focus with new promo

Ditched by the TT but undiminished in enthusiasm and still with the biggest entry list by far, TTXGP is celebrating its now exclusiv short-circuit focus with this new promo. There must be a clever...

Harley XR1200 gets Storz Performance make-over

15 February 2010 by Andy Downes

Harley XR1200 gets Storz Performance make-over

Harley-Davidson’s XR1200 flat-track style road bike has been given a complete performance and handling makeover by American firm Storz Performance. Find a Harley-Davidson XR1200 for sale The basic...

Aberystwyth fun

13 February 2010 by Anonymous

Aberystwyth fun

We went for a spin to Aberystwyth sea front and we dared our mate to ride the children’s rollercoaster. As you can see he is game for a laugh!

Hi vis nonsense

13 February 2010 by 5thwildhog

I work as a spark on the motorways of Greater Manchester and have been on many health and safety courses. We have to wear hi vis uniforms and it has been said that the hi vis vests draw the eye so much so that people are attracted to it. There is no evidence supporting the the need for hi vis, why don’t they address pot holes, or bad drivers instead? In the ten or so years I have worked on the...

0-mile Honda RC45 spotted in MCN Bikemart

12 February 2010 by Phil West

0-mile Honda RC45 spotted in MCN Bikemart

This brand new, 0-mile, unregistered Honda RVF750R has come up for grabs on MCN Bikemart priced at £24,995!     Check out more pics of the 0-mile RC45 More commonly known as the RC45, the iconic V4...

Average-speed cameras installed on Cat and Fiddle from Tuesday

12 February 2010 by Steve Farrell

Average-speed cameras installed on Cat and Fiddle from Tuesday

Bike-catching average-speed cameras are to be installed on the A537 Cat and Fiddle run from Macclesfield to Buxton from next week. The popular biking road will be one of the first in the country to...

New classic-style gloves from Weise

12 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

New classic-style gloves from Weise

These new Weise Victory gloves manage to pull off the trick of providing all the protection of a modern street glove, but also lashings of classic style. Browse gloves for sale in the MCN Shop Made...

10,000 to join ride for Afghanistan heroes

12 February 2010 by Steve Farrell

10,000 to join ride for Afghanistan heroes

A ride on Mother’s Day to honour British soldiers in Afghanistan has gained so much support that organisers have had to stop more motorcyclists registering. Over 10,000 have already registered to...

Modern classics: 70s 80s and 90s two-stroke restoration

12 February 2010 by Chris Pearson

Modern classics: 70s 80s and 90s two-stroke restoration

Tucked away just a few miles north of Bridgwater, Somerset, is a real ­haven for all Yamaha stroker fans. Cider ­County Strokers is a restoration business ­specialising in 70s, 80s and 90s Yamaha...

Hydrogen highway to link London, Swindon and South Wales

12 February 2010 by Guy Procter

Hydrogen highway to link London, Swindon and South Wales

Just in time for the debut of Suzuki’s hydrogen fuel cell Burgman scooter, ministers will shortly reveal plans for a network of refuelling stations along the M4 between London and South Wales. The BBC...

New GSR600 exhaust released

12 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

New GSR600 exhaust released

Taiwanese firm Guang Rong (no, we haven’t made up the name) have just announced details of their new exhaust for the Suzuki GSR600. It’s claimed to add just over 2bhp right at the top end of the rev...

Police to issue thousands more riders with hi-vis vests

12 February 2010 by Steve Farrell

Police to issue thousands more riders with hi-vis vests

Thousands of motorcyclists could be stopped by police for not wearing high-visibility clothing as more forces adopt the policy. Riders will be stopped and given lectures on “being seen” as well...

KTM denies reports of Bajaj takeover

12 February 2010 by Chris Newbigging

KTM denies reports of Bajaj takeover

KTM has denied claims by an Indian news agency that it has invited 30% stakeholder to increase it’s stake to 90%. Read the original story here The Austrian firm says that current controlling...

Driver fined £100 after motorcyclist left paralysed

11 February 2010 by lmlmlmjm

This has to be one of the most disgusting stories I have ever read. UK laws are a joke. When will stupid megistrates wake up and hand out proper sentences. A driver from Leicester involved in a crash which left a motorcyclist paralysed from the chest down has been fined £100. Kate McCullock was pulling into Launceston Road, Wigston Magna, when her car collided with biker Anthony Law. he collision...

Bajaj to raise stake in KTM to 90%

11 February 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Bajaj to raise stake in KTM to 90%

Indian bike-building giant Bajaj has accepted an offer from Austrian firm KTM to up its stake in the on/off road manufacturer from 30% to a controlling 90% share. According to Indian news site The...

Video: KTM 250EXC and 450EXC try out day

11 February 2010 by Michael Guy

Video: KTM 250EXC and 450EXC try out day

KTM are running a range of Enduro try out days where riders will get the opportunity to test any one of their 2010 model range around a dedicated Enduro track. Find a KTM off-roader for sale MCN...

Stupid High Vis Idea

11 February 2010 by Gary Gibb

I have been following this topic with some scepticism. As already stated there are no statistics to suggest that wearing a high visiblity vest makes a marked difference in cutting down on road accidents involving motorcycles, indeed I would suggest that normal cyclists are more at risk as they are a smaller thing to see by cars. They sometimes ride 3 or 4 abreast which is clearly against the...

Video: Heroic pillion rider risks life to prevent train crash

11 February 2010 by James Keen

Video: Heroic pillion rider risks life to prevent train crash

A heroic pillion rider risks his life to prevent a train crash in Argentina. The unidentified man was waiting on the back of his friend’s motorcycle at a railway crossing when a van stalled halfway...

Elf Honda Ron Haslam replica Moto2 track day bike announced

11 February 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Elf Honda Ron Haslam replica Moto2 track day bike announced

British Moto2 chassis builder FTR Moto are selling 10 complete Moto2 bikes painted like Ron Haslam’s 1980’s Elf Honda Moto2 bike to wealthy track day riders, it has been announced. FTR will sell all...

Ridley Motorcycle Company liquidated

10 February 2010 by Anonymous

Ridley Motorcycle Company is to be liquidated. A publis auction will be held on Tuesday February 16 at 10:00 AM. First item sold: All parts inventory, business name and rights… www.duckwallauctions.com www.ridleymotorcycle.com

Video: The cure for motocross arm pump?

10 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Video: The cure for motocross arm pump?

UK-based inventor Rich May’s new weightlifting bar has already received responses to motocross racers that he’s come across, who reckon his latest invention could train the forearms to withstand...

Fantasy Road Race is back - register for free now!

10 February 2010 by MCN

Fantasy Road Race is back - register for free now!

MCN Fantasy Road Race in association with MCE Insurance is back and free to play. Register your team from February 15th to be in with a chance of winning this year’s top prize, a Yamaha R6. Click...

Video: Battle of the R6: 2010 V 2009

10 February 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Video: Battle of the R6: 2010 V 2009

Yamaha says its new 2010 R6 has more midrange. But can you tell them apart? MCN ‘Blind’ tests them then, lets guest testers ride them to find out. Search for used R6 motorcycles on bikes for...