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Send us your pothole pics

05 January 2010 by Steve Farrell

Britain’s roads are crumbling as freezing conditions create thousands of new potholes, the AA has warned. Roads are breaking up as water freezes and expands in cracks in the surface and the problem...

My custom bike and helmet

05 January 2010 by andrew spenceley

Here is my bike (a standard Kawasaki ZRX1200) with one off art work to match my helmet. Andy

Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show: See the new Nortons

05 January 2010 by MCN

Norton has announced it will bring all three of its stunning new bikes to the Carole Nash MCN London Show, which runs from February 4-7 at London’s ExCeL. Book your tickets in advance and save...

New MCN January 5: Aprilia RSV4R on the road

05 January 2010 by Liam Marsden

In 2010’s first issue of MCN, on sale January 6, we ride the ‘budget’ Aprilia RSV4R on the road and track. Ducati design studio secrets from Ducati Streetfighter designer. Biking’s biggest scams,...

Bikes on TV: January 6-12

05 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...

Video: Harley backflip crew claim new 'globe of death' world first

04 January 2010 by Guy Procter

The Australians behind the world’s first Harley backflip show no sign of halting their campaign to get the Yankee iron doing everything its two-wheeled cousins can do… louder. Quick-Fix Harley Mildura...

New lightweight Lightech bar risers

03 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Italian firm Lightech has just released some new risers with different diameters, starting from 28.6mm, enabling you to raise your handlebars by 15mm. Get the best deal on motorcycle accessories in...

New Lightech folding levers released

03 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Italian firm Lightech, renowned for its top quality billet parts, has released a new folding lever and handlebar risers. Save £££ on motorcycle accessories in the MCN Shop The levers are made from...

Probably the best leathers collection in the world?

03 January 2010 by Laura Kennerley

When Jeff Shults bought Wayne Rainey’s replica Marlboro Yamaha leathers he set himself on the path to become one of the most prolific collectors in the world. He now has 110 race suits worn by the...

SuperMoto '09 DVD out now

03 January 2010 by Rob Hull

Experience the speed, thrills and drama of the incredible 2009 FIM SuperMoto World Championship with the action-packed Official DVD Review, the comprehensive guide to a season of fierce racing. The...

New Furygan jacket features safer lining

03 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new Forty 3D jacket for Furygan features a new 3D bubble liner claimed to almost double the abrasion resistance of the garment, by creating less heat pressure on the leather in a slide. Save £££...

New Clover X-3 Multifit suit

03 January 2010 by Rob Hull

Clover X-3 Multifit is a very special divisible leather suit. It is the first suit that offers the innovative Multifit size system, patented by Clover and able to perfectly fit the motorcyclist’s...

Top five race replicas for 2010

03 January 2010 by Rob Hull

If you’re a fan of race replica helmets then 2010 will be a very good year to choose from. Here’s just five to be thinking about for next year. Chris Vermeulen Shoei X-Spirit 2 – £580 The...

What we expect to see in 2010: Dainese D-Air Street

03 January 2010 by Rob Hull

Airbag technology has been at the forefront of revolutionary products for the last couple of years, and if we’re led to believe the comments form Dainese we should be seeing the road D-Air Street at...

MCN Biking Britain survey: top 10 MCN shop bestsellers of 2009

03 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Of the 42,000-plus products available to buy at www.mcnshop.com, here are the top 10 bestselling this year. All those readers can’t be wrong… 1. Shoei XR-1000 helmet, RRP from £295 MCN Shop best...

Red Torpedo's new retro range revealed

03 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Glaswegian purveyors of quality T-shirts and race-winning underwear, Red Torpedo, have recently launched a new range of retro race-themed T-shirts to go alongside their Guy Martin, Carl Fogarty and...

Furygan women's kit gets injection of style

03 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This Clara Evo jacket (£269, and new for 2010) should be massively popular with women riders thanks to a really gorgeous design and three very nice colour options. Get the best deal on motorcycle...

New Mettet circuit in Belgium gets its own 'Corkscrew'

03 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

This is the stunning new Corkscrew-alike chicane that will be the main feature of Belgium’s nearly-completed Mettet circuit. Built on land close to the street circuit used for the Superbiker supermoto...

Sweet trick new Suzuki GSR exhaust

03 January 2010 by Rob Hull

The Suzuki GSR isn’t one of the most popular bikes for aftermarket cans we’ve ever come across, but this Guang Rong setup is pretty special. Save £££ on motorcycle exhausts in the MCN...

What does MotoGP smell like?

03 January 2010 by Rob Hull

Probably not a question you’ve asked too often, but you can now find out with a new eau de toilet and deodorant bodyspray that’s part of the official MotoGP merchandise line. We’ve not had it in for a...

A Perfectly Executed High-Side

02 January 2010 by Timothy Frazier

Have a fun read and learn what NOT to do if you have to make a critical stop on a motorcycle: http://4fraziers.com/wp/?p=503

Video: Aprilia RSV4 on the road - 'It's absolutely brilliant'

01 January 2010 by MCN

We already know that the Aprilia RSV4 is great on track, but how does it perform on the road? Find an Aprilia RSV4 for sale Read the Aprilia RSV4R review To find out, watch the video for our...

Modern Classics: Inside the BMW Museum in Munich

01 January 2010 by Andy Downes

MCN has been to the BMW Museum in Munich to take a look at the fantastic collection of bikes kept in full working order. The museum holds modern concepts to some of the most important racing BMWs from...

Your favourite product stories online of 2009

01 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

As we draw to a close on an eventful 2009 for new product releases, background features and interviews, we’ve compiled the top three most viewed and best rated product stories as voted for by you this...

My top five bikes of the noughties

01 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

As another decade in biking draws to a close, the MCN office has been rife with debate over the most important bikes in the last ten years. MCN staff will be sharing their lists on motorcyclenews.com...

Guy Martin replica lid!

01 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Fans of mutton-chopped racer Guy Martin will be pleased to know a limited run of 50 replica lids will be available in 2010. What they might not be so excited about is the £850 price tag. But the cost...

Venhill claims to have braking covered

01 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Venhill braided brake hoses are manufactured using marine grade stainless braid (highly resistant to corrosion) with a DuPont Teflon core (highly resistant to heat compared to nylon) and are covered...

Chinese bikes get sexy

31 December 2009 by Phil West

This cool, three cylinder roadster is, believe it of not, the latest bike to come out of China! Dubbed the Vento Café GT its being built by PTS Motors and uses an air-cooled, 399cc transverse triple...

Neevesy’s top three bikes of 2009

31 December 2009 by Michael Neeves

At the end of the year it’s often time to reflect on the last 12 months, so we asked MCN’s road testers for their personal three best bikes of 2009. Their answers may surprise you. Here are Michael...

21st century Laverda

31 December 2009 by Alastair Walker

Classic twin-cylinder Laverdas don’t come much better than this beautifully-crafted and updated Laverda 850 SF special. Built by owner Paul Sharman but with a bigger engine, more modern chassis,...

Jack Lilley customised Triumph Bonneville SE and Scrambler

31 December 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Triumph dealer Jack Lilley has completed its latest customised Bonneville one-offs, based on a Bonneville SE and a Scrambler. A brand-new Bonneville SE – the new-for-2009 interpretation of the 1979...

Roland Sands' Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade streetfighter

31 December 2009 by Chris Newbigging

This is how a top custom motorcycle builder raises cash for charity – building a slick Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade streetfighter to auction! LA-based custom bike builder and former 250GP racer Roland...

Moto Guzzi cash boost enough to make concept bikes real

31 December 2009 by Andy Downes

Just weeks after Moto Guzzi stunned the world with three gorgeous prototypes at the Milan motorcycle show, the company has confirmed it has received £9million from owner Piaggio. According to a...

Cheap bikes save Honda from financial ruin

31 December 2009 by Andy Downes

New Honda President Takanobu Ito says the motorcycle arm of the firm is more important to the Japanese giant than ever before and has been the only reason Honda managed to post a profit in 2009. Ito...

Alpinestars 365 Gore-Tex leather two-piece now available

31 December 2009 by Marc Abbott

If you ride all year round, you could do worse than investing in these 365 Gore-Tex leather jacket and trousers from Alpinestars. You’ll need deep pockets, mind. At £950 for the jacket and £850 for...

Furygan Blade jacket updated for 2010

31 December 2009 by Marc Abbott

Furygan’s Blade Evo jacket (£299) gets a mild update for 2010 and new colours. Like the firm’s new FRS Prime race suit it¹s made from water-repellent cowhide but it has a removeable polyester...

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