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Reading MCN in Kenya

18 January 2010 by JeanLuc

Reading MCN in Kenya

Enjoying a moment off work to read MCN in Kenya. Great biking weather for January but the roads are a bit suspect. Andy Scholey

'BMW Motorcycles' now in paperback

18 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

'BMW Motorcycles' now in paperback

BMW Motorcycles, written by Darwin Holmstrom, is now available in paperback. Here’s what the publishers say: “The book chronicles the history of this famous brand, a brand known for engineering...

Online reservation and pricing for 25th Anniversary Suzuki GSX-R750

18 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Online reservation and pricing for 25th Anniversary Suzuki GSX-R750

Suzuki has announced that the 25th Anniversary special edition GSX-R750 will cost £10,099 and can be reserved online from Saturday 23 January. The 25th Anniversary Suzuki GSX-R750 comes with a...

Video: Vyrus 987 in testing

18 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Video: Vyrus 987 in testing

This is Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli’s new toy – the new Ducati 1198R-powered Vyrus 987, as delivered to him by Vyrus boss Ascanio Rodorigo on Christmas Eve. Rodorigo borrowed the bike back to show...

Crutchlow swaps to Sidi for 2010

18 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Crutchlow swaps to Sidi for 2010

Britain’s reigning World Supersport champion Cal Crutchlow has ditched his Xpd boots and jumped ship to Sidi for his first crack at the World Superbike title in 2010. He’s pictured here with the...

Ticking Bonneville

17 January 2010 by Andy

I own a 2008 Triumph Bonneville T100, purchased new in November of that year. Like many ownwers I wanted it to sound origional so opted for the Triumph aftermarket pea shooter pipes that look like the stock item. They came with the Triumph computer download as required (dealer fitted). After a few miles I noticed that the right hand baffle was rattling inside the silencer. Apart from that they...

Snow Bike, S'no fun!

16 January 2010 by Melanie

Snow Bike, S'no fun!

This is a picture of my bike covered in snow after I’d abandoned it on my way home from work on Tuesday night. It was fine when I left in Chichester,West Sussex. It started sleeting by Havant. I got...

Faster commuting on a bike!

16 January 2010 by boxertwin

If any of your non-biking friends ask why you use your bike for commuting – show them this video. If you commute to work on your bike, especially into London, you know you’re way faster than a car!

MCN in Cairo

15 January 2010 by Tim Guiheen

MCN in Cairo

Me reading MCN in Cairo over the  New Year!

Cool new upholstered Bonnie seat

15 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Cool new upholstered Bonnie seat

This gorgeous upholstered seat kit from US-based firm Bella Corse includes a Le Pera large solo seat with all the mounting hardware to install onto any year Bonneville America or Speedmaster with...

Regulate your core with a compression top

15 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Regulate your core with a compression top

This ColdGear compression top from Under Armour is ideal for keeping the winter chills out. It features a double-knit fabric with a nylon outer to resist the worst of the wind, and uses a brushed...

On Fire hats: form an orderly queue

15 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

On Fire hats: form an orderly queue

This classy, and decidely subtle, Torch beanie from On Fire is just £8. Save £££s on motorcycle clothing Now you can show the world you love your bikes, and keep your ears warm in the...

Protect your shock with a Shock Tube

15 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Protect your shock with a Shock Tube

The Shock Tube is a waterproof vented tube that fits over your rear shock (either monoshock or twin-shock) within 15 minutes. Save cash on motorcycle products Its UK-based makers claim it will...

Bimota DB8 v DB7: compare and contrast

15 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Bimota DB8 v DB7: compare and contrast

More powerful, a little torquier, a little heavier, and a slightly lower spec explains the new 1198-powered DB8’s cheaper price.   New Bimota DB8: 1198 engine, two seats & cheaper price At £20,300...

World first ride: Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory

15 January 2010 by Phil West

World first ride: Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory

Senior Road Tester Adam Child is currently in Italy about to test Aprilia’s stunning new Dorsoduro Factory street supermoto. Based on the existing Dorsoduro, which is effectively a hopped-up, Ducati...

What's on: January 15-24

15 January 2010 by Colleen Dixon

What's on: January 15-24

Our What’s On listings now show events by their date, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. If you...

Australia Blog: Day 8 - The final day

15 January 2010 by Michael Neeves

Australia Blog: Day 8 - The final day

This was my last riding day in Oz. I’ve given my Streetfighter S back to Ducati and have ridden on my last bit of hot dry tarmac for the foreseeable future. The next time I turn a wheel will be on...

Dakar racer crashes in to 16ft tomb – continues racing!

15 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Dakar racer crashes in to 16ft tomb – continues racing!

There’s still two days of the Dakar rally left, but these pictures surely show the best crash of the whole rally! Swedish female competitor Annie Seel’s KTM is pictured here crashed at the bottom of a...

Bimota Moto2 bike may form basis of new HB4 road bike

15 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Bimota Moto2 bike may form basis of new HB4 road bike

Bimota’s exquisite new Moto2 contender will form the basis of a new supersport-capacity roadbike if the season goes well and Honda agrees to sell the Rimini firm engines.     New Bimota DB8: 1198...

New Bimota DB8: 1198 engine, two seats & cheaper price

15 January 2010 by Guy Procter

New Bimota DB8: 1198 engine, two seats & cheaper price

Bimota has wrongfooted the world with its new DB8 by revealing it’s a dual-seat, more powerful 1198-engined yet cheaper version of the DB7. The DB8 had been strongly tipped to be a naked Bimota DB7 to...

Motrax unleash the ‘Scream Slider’

15 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Motrax unleash the ‘Scream Slider’

Motrax have launched perhaps the most fun novelty kneeslider we’ve ever seen – the Scream Slider. Save cash on knee sliders It speaks for itself. However, despite what you might read in other...

The 100mph Honda Monkey bike

15 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

The 100mph Honda Monkey bike

Laugh all you want, but this Monkey bike’s weird looks are part of the package that propels it to 100mph! Related: Honda Monkey Bike review on MCN Soichiro Honda’s cuddly 30mph Monkey bike has...

MCN tool guide coming soon

14 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

MCN tool guide coming soon

If you’re planning on getting to grips with that neglected ‘project’ bike in the garage while the weather sorts itself out, you’re in luck. Next week’s MCN, in shops on Wednesday, January 20, has our...

New Garmin not coming to UK

14 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

New Garmin not coming to UK

Those of you who read our story last week of a new Garmin Zumo satnav that was announced in the US might be a bit miffed to hear it’s not coming to these shores. Save money on motorcycle satnavs A...

New carbon parts for BMW F800R

14 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

New carbon parts for BMW F800R

German masters of carbon-fibre, Ilmberger, have released a set of carbon parts for the BMW F800R. Made from 100% carbon-fibre, and claimed to be much lighter than the standard parts (as well as...

Clean your bike without water!

14 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Clean your bike without water!

UK firm Permaclear has launched a Pro ”Dry” Clean Waterless Wash & Wax System, which they claim will enable you to wash and dry your bike without water. They say: “Unlike other more traditional...

Nike MX boots video teaser

14 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Nike MX boots video teaser

This official Nike video of AMA Supercross star Ryan Dungey’s new Nike MX AIR motocross boots has surfaced on the firm’s Nikeblog website. Save cash on motorcycle boots It would be rude not to share...

First ride: New MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR v Ducati Streetfighter S

14 January 2010 by Adam Child

First ride: New MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR v Ducati Streetfighter S

MCN Senior Road Tester Adam Child is currently testing MV Agusta’s brand new Brutale 1090RR against the reigning king of the exotic super nakeds, Ducati’s Streetfighter S, in Ducati’s own back yard –...

Video: Minimoto racing with Ross Noble

14 January 2010 by MCN

Video: Minimoto racing with Ross Noble

Comedians Ross Noble, Eddie Izzard and Bernie Clifton join MCN for a bit of minimoto racing in aid of Riders for Health.     Find out how you can help Riders for Health

BBC sack reporter for being “Hell’s Angel at the weekend”

14 January 2010 by Phil West

BBC sack reporter for being “Hell’s Angel at the weekend”

The BBC has dismissed one of its most experienced correspondents after discovering he was also a Hell’s Angel known as ‘Echo’ in his spare time, according to newspaper reports. The Daily Mail says...

Bimota DB8 revealed tomorrow

14 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Bimota DB8 revealed tomorrow

Bimota will reveal its eagerly-awaited new road bike tomorrow, along with its exquisite new Moto2 contender, the HB4.         Read Bimota motorcycle reviews Long rumoured to be a naked version of...

Honda VFR1200 technology made easy

14 January 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Honda VFR1200 technology made easy

Honda has added an at-a-glance guide to its latest motorcycle technology. Honda VFR1200 info centre Even the most mechanically challenged members of the MCN team were able to understand the simple...

Gorgeous new electric GP bike launches

14 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Gorgeous new electric GP bike launches

Italian firm CRP has launched the most conventionally sexy electric race bike yet ­ the eCRP 1.0. The bike has twin Agni motors (Agni were the firm behind last year¹s inaugural TTXGP winner on the...

Australia Blog: Day 6 - Wayne Gardner's kids, future GP heroes?

13 January 2010 by Michael Neeves

Australia Blog: Day 6 - Wayne Gardner's kids, future GP heroes?

Today I learned the secret to the success of Aussie world champions like Mick Doohan, Casey Stoner, Troy Bayliss and Wayne Gardner. It’s dirt track racing.    Brought up riding small-capacity...

Retro leather from Alpinestars

13 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Retro leather from Alpinestars

This new retro-styled leather jacket from Alpinestars is called the Flat Out. Save money on motorcycle jackets Featuring a cool tricolore colourscheme (it’s also available in plain black) and a...

Alpinestars jackets go plain and stylish

13 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Alpinestars jackets go plain and stylish

This new-for-2010 Bullit men’s leather jacket from Alpinestars is simplicity itself. Save £££s on motorcycle jackets Available in plain white, black or brown, it’s made from 1.3mm leather, has an...