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Top 100 Motorcycles: 90 to 81

07 January 2010 by MCN

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive...

Wunderlich thermometer sales rocket!

07 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

UK distributor of Wunderlich accessories for BMWs, Nippy Norman’s, is reporting an 800% increase in sales of its Wunderlich thermometer in the recent cold snap. Save cash on motorcycle products If...

Wheelie biker cleared of dangerous driving

07 January 2010 by Phil West

A biker who was wheelying on an industrial estate in Telford to practice for the World’s Fastest Wheelie competition has been cleared of dangerous driving, according to newspaper reports. The...

‘VFR1200 is the future now’ says design critic Stephen Bayley

07 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Eminent design critic Stephen Bayley has gone on the record praising Honda’s controversially-styled new VFR1200. Here he explains why he believes it points to a more visually sophisticated future for...

Video: Cut up on roundabout

07 January 2010 by boxertwin

Going into Canary Wharf the other day and got cut up by a dozy car driver… except I had my Helmetcam running.

Short Way Round

06 January 2010 by Darren Hanna

On the 21st June 2010 for 10 days a friend and myself will be touring around the UK visiting all of the mainland Childline offices to raise money for the NSPCC. Starting from Carnoustie, Scotland and travelling down the east coast anti-clockwise around the UK taking in Lands End & John O’Groats finishing on the 2nd July back home. We are hoping to tie in with some NSPCC events as we travel around...

Kawasaki 1400GTR by car recovery firm

06 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Car breakdown firm Axa Assistance has chosen it’s first ever motorcycle for fast response – a Kawasaki 1400GTR that’s already been saving motorists where vans can’t reach. The bike used for the trial...

Dragon's claw sidestand anyone?

06 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Just when you thought you had everything you needed for your bike… This polished stainless steel dragon’s claw sidestand from Alpha Custom Bikes is available for a wide range of cruisers. It replaces...

Radical Ducati strays into Guzzi waters

06 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Spanish Ducati modifiers par excellence Radical Ducati have strayed from the L-twin path to create this Moto Guzzi California-based behemoth. Eschewing subtlety with every atom of its being, the Dirt...

Manchester Bike Show cancelled

06 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

*** UPDATE: Further to this morning’s statement, a rescheduled date for April 2010 is being planned by organisers – more news when it’s available. *** ** UPDATE: The organisers have now confirmed the...

Bikers are drivers, says Highways Agency

06 January 2010 by Steve Farrell

Motorcyclists will be called “drivers” under new Highways Agency guidelines. The Agency will use the term instead of “motorists” when referring to both car drivers and motorcyclists together. A...

Donington “up and running as soon as possible”, says Wheatcroft

06 January 2010 by Phil West

Donington Park’s new lease-holders will be announced in the next couple of weeks and work to re-open the troubled circuit is underway, according to circuit owners, the Wheatcroft family. Kevin...

Video: The last of the Buells

06 January 2010 by MCN

2009 saw the closure of Buell, a company characterised by quirky models like the XB9SX, 1125 Cafe Racer and 1125R. But will we miss them? Or are they gone for a reason? Find a Buell for sale Read...

Turn yourself into a goblin with new helmet cover!

06 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Designed to fit most open-face helmets, this helmet cover from aptly-named firm Silly Helmet Covers is guaranteed to turn heads in the high street. Designed to be secure below 50mph, it’s fixed on...

Yamaha's 2010 paddock range

06 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Yamaha has launched an updated range of paddock wear for 2010. Save cash on casual clothing Perfect for wearing down the pub (or, dare we say it, even in a race paddock), the range looks as good...

New Yamaha gel seats released

06 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Designed to relieve rider fatigue and discomfort on long journeys, Yamaha’s new ‘comforts seats’ are perfect for motorcyclists who really clock up the miles. Save cash on motorcycle products Yamaha...

Scariest crash ever?

06 January 2010 by Guy Procter

It’s 2004 and the brakes on dutch Superstock champion Richard Fluttert’s GSX-R1000 have failed just before a heavy braking area, in this brilliant video found by Twowheelsblog. Skip to 2:13 and wait.

Limited edition Guy Martin replica AGV on sale

06 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. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets What they might not be so excited about is...

MCN wants your snow stories and pictures

06 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

MCN is trying to find out how the snow and ice is affecting the motorcycling community and industry, and to help we want your stories and pictures. We want pictures of your bike braving snow...

Designers rally behind 'ugly' VFR1200

06 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Rival designers have defended Honda’s new VFR1200 after internet forums were flooded with messages slating the controversial new design. Related: full Honda VFR1200F review on MCN Guzzi V12 LM...

Furygan Blade jacket updated for 2010

06 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Like the women’s Clara, The Furygan Blade gets a mild update for the new year and a wide selection of new colours. Save cash on motorcycle jackets Like the firm’s new FRS Prime race suit it’s made...

New 2010 dates for Californian Superbike School announced

06 January 2010 by Andy Downes

A new season of dates for the California Superbike School racetrack training school. California Superbike School dates start on April 5 with a two-day camp at the world-famous Jerez circuit in...

2010 1200cc Yamaha Super Tenere gets R1 lights

06 January 2010 by John Westlake

Yamaha‘s drip-feed of information about the new 1200cc parallel twin Super Tenere continues. The latest press release for the bike – which will rival the BMW R1200GS, new Ducati Multistrada and...

Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Derbi confirm for the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show

06 January 2010 by Marc Potter

The Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show will have more major bike manufacturers represented than any other bike show in the country. Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Derbi are the latest manufacturers to confirm...

Sunset to Sunrise Tour 2010

05 January 2010 by feenix

Bikers4Macmillan annual sunset to sunrise ride. We will leave South Stack Lighthouse car park at 9.30pm on 19 June 2010 and ride overnight to Skegness beach in time for sunrise (4.15am) in aid of...

Team Green pioneer Alec Wright dies

05 January 2010 by MCN

Motorcycle industry stalwart, Alec Wright, sadly and unexpectedly passed away following a heart attack at his home in Lincolnshire yesterday evening. Alec, aged 77, was renowned for bringing an...

Furygan launch women's Clara Evo jacket

05 January 2010 by Marc Abbot

The new Furygan Clara Evo jacket should be massively popular with women riders thanks to a really gorgeous design and three very nice colour options. Save money on motorcycle jackets Black with...

Furygan's new Forty 3D jacket revealed

05 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

We really like this subtle, stylish leather jacket. It comes with either red or white stripes down the arm with coloured detailing on the zips and the Furygan logo on the reverse. Save cash on...

New FRS Prime suit from Furygan

05 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This race suit is made from 100% full-grain cowhide with a water-repellent coating. Save money on motorcycle suits The suit has CE-approved armour in the shoulders, elbows and kness, hard titanium...

The Crumbling Relics Tour 2010

05 January 2010 by Steve Davies

The Crumbling Relics Tour 2010 is a 5-6000 mile solo charity motorcycle ride around the coastline of mainland Britain, with the aim of visiting as many historical sites as possible. Castles, standing...

Ogri cartoonist puts original artwork up for sale

05 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Fans of famous cartoon biker Ogri will have a chance to get their hands on the original artwork when the creator puts his huge collection up for auction on 27 January. Cartoonist Paul Sample, who...

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...

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