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Video: BMW R1200RT first ride

22 January 2010 by MCN

The new 2010 BMW R1200RT gets a new twin-cam motor making 110bhp, electronically adjustable suspension and updated styling. Watch the video for MCN editor Marc Potter’s first ride impressions. ...

First ride: 2010 Kawasaki Versys

22 January 2010 by Adam Child

The Kawasaki Versys all-rounder has had a makeover for 2010 and MCN Senior Road Tester, Adam Child, is currently out in Sardinia putting it through its paces. At a glance, the 650cc parallel twin...

Ducati 2009 World Championship review

21 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Re-liive a year of almosts for Italy’s finest with this 144-page hardback book covering the exploits of Bologna’s finest in both WSB and MotoGP. It costs £30 from all good bookshops and online...

The 10 greatest scams, cheats and hoaxes in motorcycling - part 2

21 January 2010 by Guy Procter

The history of motorcycling is littered with shady dealings… Read The 10 greatest scams, cheats and hoaxes in motorcycling – part 1 These are our favourites: 5 – 191mph at the TT in ’77...

The 10 greatest scams, cheats and hoaxes in motorcycling - part 1

21 January 2010 by Guy Procter

The history of motorcycling is littered with shady dealings… Read The 10 greatest scams, cheats and hoaxes in motorcycling – part 2 These are our favourites: 10 – Kawasaki drifts a bit too...

MCN tool guide: where to store your tools?

21 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This week’s MCN features some of the best tools you can buy. Here’s MCN’s pick of the best storage solutions to keep them all in one place. Halfords six-drawer combo tool chest, £49.99 Load...

MCN tool guide: torque wrenches

21 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This week’s MCN features some of the best tools you can buy. Here’s MCN’s pick of the top torque wrenches. Save £££s on motorcycle products Beta electronic torque wrench, £302 Reversible...

MCN tool guide: sockets

21 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This week’s MCN features some of the best tools you can buy. Here’s MCN’s pick of the top socket sets. Save cash on motorcycle products Beta 1/4 drive socket set, £128 Contains 20 sockets, 2...

Haiti Earthquake Children’s Appeal

21 January 2010 by Charley Boorman

We’ve all seen the shocking images from Haiti and heard how children in particular are being affected by the earthquake. I am writing to ask you now to join me to help raise funds for these...

Injured soldier riding for Help for Heroes

21 January 2010 by Andy Downes

A solider and biker who lost both legs and an arm in an explosion in Afghanistan will be leading a procession of other bikers on a specially-adapted trike from Lands End to John O’Groats, and they...

BMW R1200RT first ride: "BMW has created a fine motorcycle"

21 January 2010 by Marc Potter

The new BMW R1200RT gets a new 110bhp twin-cam engine which puts it right back on top of the big-distance mile munchers. How it will stand up to the new Honda VFR1200 is yet to be seen, but with...

Australia blog: Day 7 - 500cc Grand Prix heaven

21 January 2010 by Michael Neeves

For me, the last generation of premier class GP machines are the most awe-inspiring ever built. The 500cc two-stroke weapons from the late 80s all the way to the beginning of MotoGP in 2002 are the...

Ducati introduces finance deal on Streetfighter range

20 January 2010 by Andy Downes

Ducati has launched a new 0% finance promotion for its Streetfighter range. A 0% APR typical finance campaign has been announced for the Streetfighter and Streetfighter S. The campaign is effective...

New Steve Plater replica Arai

20 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Arai has just revealed its plans for a replica of British Supersport champion Steve Plater’s distinctive helmet for this year. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets Although pictured here on the...

End of free healthcare for visitors to the Isle of Man

20 January 2010 by Andy Downes

Anyone who visits the Isle of Man is going to have to pay for healthcare outside of emergency treatment following the confirmation of the end of the Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement. A delegation of...

Join MCN's VFR1200F test - NOW CLOSED

20 January 2010 by Phil West

We’re doing our VFR1200F group test next week (Tuesday 26th/Wednesday 27th) and want a prospective VFR12 buyer to join us. All the info on the new VFR1200F It’ll involve two, full days riding...

MCN tool guide: spanners

20 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This week’s MCN features some of the best tools for every budget. Here’s our selection of spanners. Save £££s on motorcycle products Halfords nine-piece combination spanner set, £9.99 Like the...

MCN tool guide: screwdrivers

20 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This week’s MCN features some of the best tools for every budget. Here’s our selection of screwdrivers. Save cash on motorcycle products Beta ‘Easy’ range, from £2 individually to £80 for...

Video: MV Brutale 1090RR v Ducati Streetfighter S

20 January 2010 by MCN

The new MV Brutale 1090RR is a massively significant bike. It’s no mere tweak or update – thanks to Harley investment it’s a huge step forward over the old version. Find an MV for sale Read the...

New Schuberth Bluetooth system explained

20 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Earlier this week we revealed Schuberth’s new neck roll Bluetooth SRC System. Save cash on motorcycle helmets Schuberth have also released this video to accompany the launch. And, for a promotional...

Hub centre steering is not new!

19 January 2010 by k williams

I can’t believe people think that the Vyrus bikes are a new concept. Hub centre steering has been about since way back. Look at Jack Defazios bikes from the 60s and the late 70s. As for Vyrus having a...

2010 BMW R1200GS Adventure first impressions: 'It gets the kick it has been missing'

19 January 2010 by Marc Potter

MCN editor Marc Potter has just stopped for a brief rest on the launch of the new BMW R1200GS Adventure in the Malaga area of Spain. Here are his initial impressions. “I’ve just covered 30 miles on...

From the people that gave us Faster, a new film about the '09 TTXGP

19 January 2010 by Ped Baker

The team that created the brilliant MotoGP flick Faster have just released this trailer for their latest film, Charge. Charge follows the inaugural TTX electric Grand Prix at the 2009 TT with...

New Schuberth C3 Bluetooth system launched

19 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Schuberth has just launched a new communication system for the C3 helmet. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets The functions of the SRCS system, which is built into a neck roll, allowing ultra-fast...

Triumph grow in 2009

19 January 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Despite an overall drop of 10% in sales of large capacity motorcycles in the UK, Triumph increased sold 26% more bikes in 2009, with a record figure of 7450. Triumph also grew its market share of...

Buell factory contents sold off

19 January 2010 by Phil West

It’s either the greatest ever garage sale or the sad final picking over the bones of Buell – or both. The contents of the now closed Buell factory in East Troy, Wisconsin are being auctioned off...

Wakan 500 Superlight

19 January 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

This is my vision of a new model for the French factory Wakan. It has a Royal Enfield 500cc engine. It’s extremely light and compact and promises great performance and fun.

New MCN January 20: MV Agusta Brutale vs Ducati Streetfighter S

19 January 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale January 20, we test the new MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR against the Ducati Streetfighter S Winter riding special! Seven ways to survive the cold, keep warm, and...

2010 BMW R1200RT first impressions: 'beautifully comfortable'

19 January 2010 by Marc Potter

MCN editor Marc Potter has just stopped for a brief rest on the launch of the new BMW R1200RT in the Malaga area of Spain. Here are his initial impressions after 70 miles of riding. He said: “After...

Bikes on TV: January 20-26

19 January 2010 by Alison Silcox

Key to channels: DRT – Discovery Real Time SHED – Discovery Shed (used to be DRTE) DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MM...

Live from the launch of the 2010 BMW R1200RT

19 January 2010 by Marc Potter

The new BMW R1200RT is gunning for the title of best tourer, and we’re in Spain at the bike’s launch to see if the bike’s updated engine lives upto BMW’s hype. For 2010, the UK’s best-selling tourer...

Win a trip to Paris at your local Honda dealer

18 January 2010 by James Keen

Visit a Honda motorcycle dealership on Valentine’s weekend for the ‘Start Something Special’ launch of their 2010 range and you could win one of six romantic weekends in Paris. Visit the Honda...

Police: ‘Your bike’s been stolen - by us’

18 January 2010 by Steve Farrell

Muddled police broke into an MCN reader’s garage, took his motorcycle, then contacted him to say they’d recovered it from thieves. Steve Hamer, 35, from Ystrad Mynach in Wales, was surprised when an...

A pothole every 170 metres

18 January 2010 by Steve Farrell

Motorcyclists will face twice the number of potholes they did three years ago following the cold snap, experts have warned. Successive freezing winters and years of neglect are predicted to have...

Beat the MCN quiz team and win an MCN subscription!

18 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Are you the biking brain of Britain? Do you know your GSs from your GSX-Rs and your Rossis from your Roches? prove it by beating the MCN quiz team and you’ll not only be showered with international...

Tougher penalties for using mobiles

18 January 2010 by Steve Farrell

Drivers could face tougher penalties for using their phones, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis has said. He told peers in the House of Lords the Government needed to “be prepared to consider all...

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