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MCN Motorcycle Show Video: Ducati 1198S Corse

05 February 2010 by MCN

The Ducati 1198S Corse special edition has been built to celebrate winning the manufacturers title in WSB and European Superstock and features a beautiful unpainted aluminium tank. Video:...

MCN Show: S1000RR Dreams do come true

05 February 2010 by Trevor Franklin

MCN is pleased to announce Peter Barden as winner of MCN’s competition to win a stunning new BMW S1000RR. Barden, 31, from East Yorks, looked to be the happiest man on the planet when MCN’s Editor...

MCN Motorcycle Show Video: T3 Thruxton 904 Special

05 February 2010 by MCN

This gorgeous Triumph Thruxton special makes its debut on the MCN stand at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. The bike has been bored out to 904cc, has revised throttle bodies and hand-machined...

Vote for your new bike of the MCN Show

05 February 2010 by John Westlake

We want you to vote for your favourite new bike at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show from the 10 contenders below. Do you think the innovative Guzzi concept was more impressive than Norton’s new...

The bike that tells you how fast to corner

04 February 2010 by Steve Farrell

Motorcycles capable of warning riders when they’re speeding, cornering too fast or too close to the vehicle in front are to begin UK road trials in June. The warning system is a prototype of safety...

Parking charge wrecked by vandals

04 February 2010 by Steve Farrell

Vandals have rendered a new charge to use motorcycle parking bays unenforceable. London’s Westminster City Council, which controversially scrapped free roadside motorcycle parking, has been forced to...

MCN Motorcycle Show Video: Iconic GP bikes

04 February 2010 by MCN

Five top flight GP machines, as ridden by Valentino Rossi, Barry Sheene, Kevin Schwantz, Randy Mamola and Loris Capirossi, have been brought together to be the showpiece of the Sport section of MCN’s...

KTM adds RoadLok anti-theft system to accessory catalogue

04 February 2010 by James Sharpe

KTM have added RoadLok Security’s anti-theft system to their PowerParts Accessory catalogue for 2010. RoadLoK Security, developer and manufacturer of model-specific locking systems for motorcycles,...

Tom in Almeria

04 February 2010 by Chris Ricketts

My son Tom in Almeria – it’s important to develop good habits young – I was on track at the time – bad Dad.

Dymag wheels available again

04 February 2010 by James Sharpe

You’ll soon be able to get your hands on Dymag rims once again, after CSA Performance Wheels announced they are taking pre-orders for delivery this spring. Save cash on motorcycle products CSA...

MCN Show Video: Ducati Multistrada 1200

04 February 2010 by MCN

You can see the new Ducati Multistrada 1200 at this year’s Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. It’s the new adventure bike the Italian firm is hoping will take a bite out of the lucrative market cornered...

Bradley Smith pulls in crowds at MCN Show

04 February 2010 by John Westlake

British GP star Bradley Smith – the most successful British GP racer since Barry Sheene – spent hours signing autographs at the Carole Nash MCN Show in London before he heads off to California...

BMW R1000 RS

04 February 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

This is my design for a naked/streetfighter version of the BMW S1000RR.

BMW release new helmet communication system

04 February 2010 by James Sharpe

BMW have released a new communication system for their System 6 helmets. The aptly named System 6 Communication System is now available in BMW Motorrad dealerships, priced at £269. Save £££s on...

New Norton special edition revealed

04 February 2010 by John Westlake

Norton revealed a new version of their Commando Cafe Racer at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show today. It’s the first day of the show, held in London’s Excel Centre. The lightly tweaked bike...

Ducati Multistrada 1200 gets resounding thumbs-up from show goers

04 February 2010 by Andy Downes

Ducati’s new Multistrada 1200 has been a hot attraction for show goers at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show at Excel which opened this morning. The Multistrada is the bike Ducati is hoping will take...

Valentino Rossi's 2010 Yamaha MotoGP bike unveiled

04 February 2010 by Matthew Birt

This is Valentino Rossi’s new 2010 factory YZR-M1 machine that Yamaha hopes will catapult the Italian to a 10th world title this year. Yamaha won ten races in 2009 to complete the Triple Crown of...

New easy to use guide for biking in Europe

04 February 2010 by James Sharpe

A new guide has been published for motorcyclists planning a ride across Europe. The guide, published in CD format with full print facilities deals with everything you need for a European road...

Harley-Davidson 48’s European debut at Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show

04 February 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Harley-Davidson’s new Sportster 48 has made its first public appearance outside the US at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show in London. The new bike was unveiled at the end of last month, and is...

Triumph Thruxton cafe racer debuts at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show

04 February 2010 by Marc Potter

This gorgeous Triumph Thruxton special makes its debut on the MCN stand at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show, which opens today. The bike has been bored out to 904cc, has revised throttle bodies and...

Video: 2010 Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show preview

04 February 2010 by MCN

To make this year’s Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show the biggest and best ever, we’ve sent vans to Italy to collect Valentino Rossi’s Yamaha, bent the arm of (almost) every major manufacturer, hired...

Ducati Multistrada 1200 servicing costs slashed

03 February 2010 by Andy Downes

Ducati’s new Multistrada 1200 will go 15,000 miles between major services and the costs of interim 7500 miles oil changes will be much cheaper than any previous Ducati. Although the service intervals...

Ducati Hypermotard EVO world first road test

03 February 2010 by Phil West

Senior road tester Adam Child is in wintery Bologna to put Ducati’s new Hypermotard EVO through its paces around the streets of the historic city tomorrow. He has already ridden the bike on track in...

New 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 spied by MCN testers

03 February 2010 by Phil West

MCN has spied and got up close to Ducati’s stunning new Multistrada 1200 while out on test in Italy. Senior Road Tester Adam Child and MCN photographer Ian Jubb were in Bologna taking part in a road...

Councils “negligent” over potholes

03 February 2010 by Steve Farrell

Councils are being negligent by taking weeks to repair potholes up to six inches deep, according to a personal injury solicitor. MCN today names and shames the councils who have quietly changed their...

What's on and how to get there: Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show

03 February 2010 by MCN

Thursday Live Stage Activity: 10.30 – Show Introduction 11.15 – MCN Babes – Introduction 12.00 – MCN Quiz Challenge 12.45 – Fashion Show 13.45 – Celebrity Interviews 14.30 – Dress Up Challenge 15.15 –...

In the Snow

03 February 2010 by corsarochris

Like many others no doubt, I just had to get out the other day after a month where using the bike would have been foolhardy. So a gentle pootle around the lanes was in order. I came across these...

Video: 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R vs its 2009 predecessor

03 February 2010 by MCN

The rumour mill suggests Kawasaki’s 2010 ZX-10R is more different than they’re claiming. We test it against its 2009 predecessor to find out the truth… Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for sale Read the...

Video: Ducati 796 Hypermotard vs Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory

03 February 2010 by MCN

Ducati’s new Hypermotard 796 is intended as a softer, cheaper more user-friendly take on its ‘street supermoto’ 1100. But Aprilia already produce a 750-class v-twin supermoto – the Dorsoduro – and...

Harley-Davidson 48 to make UK debut at MCN bike show

02 February 2010 by Andy Downes

Harley-Davidson’s new 48 Sportster model will make its UK debut at the Carole Nash MCN motorcycle show at London’s Excel arena on Thursday. The 48 is the start of a range of bikes from the American...

MCN show bargains: accessories galore!

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Busters, on stand N340, are having a huge sale at the MCN London motorcycle show this week. Save £££s on motorcycle products Among some of the top deals you’ll be able to get are a buy one, get one...

New Yoshimura performance cams for the Busa

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Yoshimura have revealed new performance cams for the 2008-on Suzuki Hayabusa, claimed to liberate yet more power and torque from what is already one of the world’s fastest production bikes. Save...

Super-cool new Vespa shoulder bags

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Available in two designs – one featuring the iconic Vespa logo and the other the Vespa Service roundel, originally found in Vespa motor scooter dealers – these new bags feature authentic period colour...

Suzuki SV650 - a legend

02 February 2010 by Anonymous

After an accident two years ago I decided to buy a Suzuki SV650 after reading so many great comments from owners and finding there are so many clubs offering great advice on the bike. I’ve had my SV...

MCN show bargains: cheap leathers and boots!

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

George White, at stands N380A/N150 of the MCN London show this week, are bringing a veritable truckload of bargains, including leathers at nearly half-price. Save cash on motorcycle products The...

MCN show bargains: cheap helmets!

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Alpha Motorcycles (on stand N165 at this week’s MCN London show at ExCeL) are selling Shoei’s brilliant XR1000 for as little as £175. Save cash on motorcycle helmets They will also be selling Arai’s...

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