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Video: KTM SMT longterm report

02 February 2010 by MCN

MCN’s longterm test fleet 2009-2010 includes the KTM 990 SMT. MCN deputy editor Ped Baker has covered thousands of miles on KTM’s all-rounder – watch the video for his report on life with the...

First Ride Out Of The Year

02 February 2010 by Ryan Jennings

So I got up this morning all giddy knowing it was the day of the ride. I know it wasn’t a big ride out for me but it’s the first organised ride we have done in 2010 and the first time I have had my bike out properly in months. I looked out the window just praying that we hadn’t had snow overnight and I was extremely pleased to see that we just had a bit of frost on the cars, on the street and a...

Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show: Advance ticket deal extended!

02 February 2010 by MCN

Book in advance for the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show and save money on gate prices. All you have to do is order before noon on Wednesday 3rd February 2010. Book your tickets now When booked in...

New MCN February 3: Foggy's secret bikes

02 February 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale February 3, we find a stash of Foggy Petronas road bikes! We tell you everything you need to know about the new 600cc Moto2 class. The new Kawasaki ZX-10R goes...

Iconic GP bikes line up on MCN stand

02 February 2010 by Phil West

A collection of iconic GP and race bikes representing the cream of the last three decades of bike sport is set to be one of the star attractions at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show (February 4-7 at...

MCN show bargains: half price Rukka Gore-Tex suit!

02 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Didn’t think you could afford Rukka’s fantastic, yet wallet-bustingly expensive, Lancelot two-piece leather suit? Save £££s on motorcycle clothing It’s more likely now Infinity have knocked a...

UK rip off prices

02 February 2010 by steve clayton

I recently visited the International Bike Show in New York. Although the show is smaller than the Birmingham NEC show Honda and Harley-Davidson both had their full range of bikes on display including...

Thieves have 130,000 blank log books

01 February 2010 by Steve Farrell

Thieves are using 130,000 blank registration documents to give fake new identities to stolen vehicles before selling them on, it was revealed today. Stolen vehicles are “cloned” in the scam, which...

Watch stunt god Mattie Griffin in the Live Action Arena

01 February 2010 by MCN

Mattie Griffin can do a range of stunts most people could never achieve with all the room in the world – and to further humble the rest of us, he’ll be performing it all in a confined indoor...

New Skidmarx race bodywork for Ducati 1098

01 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

Skidmarx have introduced a lightweight race fairing and seat unit for the Ducati 1098. Save cash on motorcycle fairings The British firm has a long association with Ducati on track, having supplied...

BMW shows off new R1200GS and R1200RT at Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show

01 February 2010 by MCN

BMW will be showing off three new-for 2010 models at Excel including the new R1200GS and Adventure version along with the new R1200RT tourer. Buy tickets for Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show in...

Toseland switches to TCX boots in WSB

01 February 2010 by Marc Abbott

British superbike star James Toseland has make the switch from Gaerne to TCX for his World Superbike footwear in 2010. Save cash on motorcycle boots He’ll race in the Italian company’s S-Race boots...

Team Agni: 'FIM and Isle of Man have f***ed everything up'

01 February 2010 by Guy Procter

Team Agni boss Arvind Rabadia has slammed the Isle of Man government and the FIM for delivering ‘stabs in the back’ to electric racing auteur Azhar Hussain, saying it leaves the sport ‘F***ed up’. “I...

First UK showing for five new Ducatis at Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show

01 February 2010 by MCN

Ducati will reveal five models not seen in the UK before at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. Book tickets for the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show in London Plus, there will be almost all of...

The best from both worlds

31 January 2010 by Steve

I’ve just read the article on the Royal Enfield EFI Trials machine. I am now 52 years old. Between the ages of 17-24 I owned several Japanese bikes. Then I got married and the original love affair was over. A few years ago I took retirement and freedom. I now live in India. 2 months ago I purchased a 2007 Royal Enfield Bullet. It’s the perfect machine for the crazy roads of India, where I now...

First weekend sunshine in months, just had to go!

30 January 2010 by Barry Marshall

A chilly run out through Horton in Ribblesdale – it may have been zero degrees but five layers and the temptation of blue skies and a clear road couldn’t be resisted! But beware the shadows. On my...

Best ‘modern classics’ in Bikemart this week

29 January 2010 by Phil West

Fancy a classic project, winter hack or modern classic? Here’s four of the best spotted in MCN Bike mart this week. ’95 Gilera Nordwest 600, £500 Pioneering factory supermoto was years ahead of...

Norton leads British charge!

29 January 2010 by MCN

After wowing the crowds at the NEC Show… it’s now London’s turn, with Norton set to be one of the stars of the Carole Nash MCN Show! The revived British marque will be displaying all three of its...

New Garmin Zumo 220 satnav

29 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

The new Garmin Zumo 220 is claimed to be both rugged and affordable. Save cash on motorcycle satnavs There’s a 3.5in colour touchscreen that looks easy to read, the device displays speed limits on...

Theft victim arrested for demanding bike back

29 January 2010 by Steve Farrell

A theft victim has been arrested for harassing a vehicle pound which is holding his stolen bike. Michael Wheatley believes it should cost him nothing to get his stolen Honda Fireblade back after it...

North Wales Police top brass meeting over bikes review

29 January 2010 by Steve Farrell

Senior North Wales Police officers plan to keep motorcyclists waiting for another three weeks before announcing whether thousands of riders will face random stops this summer. The force has reviewed...

Video: 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R flat-out speed test

29 January 2010 by Phil West

Kawasakis ZX-10R has been updated for 2010 with cosmetic changes to the silencer and fairing, revisions to the gearbox and, rumour has it (although it’s denied by Kawasaki) changes to its ECU and...

New 123bhp Speed Triple rival

29 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Dutch chassis guru Nico Bakker has built a sexy rival to Triumph’s Speed Triple using the brilliant engine from Suzuki’s TL1000R V-twin. The 123bhp 996cc motor was one of the best engines of the...

Video: Behind the scenes with the MCN Babes

29 January 2010 by MCN

Six gorgeous girls will be trying to win your votes at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. They’ve been selected from hundreds of hopefuls and the winner will get a year’s modelling contract, plus...

Coronation Street star orders his Ducati Multistrada 1200

29 January 2010 by MCN

TV Soap Star Jimi Harkishin who plays the character Dev in Coronation Street has placed an order for the new Multistrada 1200. Ducati Multistrada 1200 launch centre Jimi dropped into the Manchester...

Bike insurance claims up a third in winter

29 January 2010 by Steve Farrell

Britain’s coldest winter in 30 years has seen “own-fault” bike insurance claims rise by a third, according to an industry spokesperson. The industry spokesperson said: “Motorcyclists are recording a...

Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness to launch VFR1200F at Lancaster Honda

29 January 2010 by Andy Downes

Honda Lancaster will be launching the new Honda VFR1200F and VT1300CX Fury cruiser at Lancaster Honda on Friday February 12 – the first time either models have been seen in the UK. The preview evening...

Riders urged to complain over police tactic

29 January 2010 by Steve Farrell

Motorcyclists are being urged to make formal complaints over police who stop them for not wearing hi-vis clothing. The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) believes the policy is a step towards new...

New Lady Camo Arai has landed

29 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

New to the UK from Arai is this funky SZ-F Lady Camo, designed specifically for women. Save money on motorcycle helmets The SZ-F features a CLC (Complex Laminate Construction) shell, triple density...

Iconic GP bikes ridden by Rossi, Schwantz and Sheene to star at Carole Nash MCN Show

29 January 2010 by Phil West

A collection of iconic GP and race bikes representing the cream of the last three decades of bike sport is set to be one of the star attractions at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. Last chance...

Plug and play traction control is here!

29 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

The adjustable-for-sensitivity GRIPone traction control unit plugs into your bike, remaining inactive when you don’t need it, yet reducing the power to the rear wheel when your tyre starts to spin...

Wild One launch new touring products at the MCN Show

29 January 2010 by James Keen

Motorcycle travel company Wild One Tours Ltd. are launching their new range of bike accessories at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. Last chance to book advance tickets and save £££s! Wild One...

Isle of Man splits with TTXGP in 'bitterly disappointing' move

28 January 2010 by Guy Procter

TTXGP founder Azhar Hussain has spoken of his bafflement and bitter disappointment after the Isle of Man launched its own electric TT race and severed arrangements with TTXGP. “I read the press...

Itchen Bridge Toll to be scrapped for motorcyclists

28 January 2010 by James Sharpe

Riders in Southampton will soon be able to cross the Itchen Bridge without paying the toll charge. Instead Southampton City Council is launching a scheme where riders will scan a key fob in order to...

NEC Memories

28 January 2010 by YO55ER

Thanks Marc for road testing the best bike – to me at least – the Kawasaki’s Versys. It took my breath away when I first saw it at the NEC Show and the guy on the Kawasaki stand said it is not here in...

Sale of Ogri strips nets £55,000

28 January 2010 by Phil West

Fans of famous cartoon biker Ogri turned out in force to bid for the original artwork when illustrator and cartoonist Paul Sample put his huge collection up for auction in Shropshire yesterday...

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