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New Rieju RS3 125 to be launched at Milan - UPDATED

02 November 2009 by Phil West

New Rieju RS3 125 to be launched at Milan - UPDATED

MCN has just received full technical details of Rieju’s new RS3 sports 125 which is due to be officially unveiled at the Milan Show next week (Nov 9). These images show how the new bike, which...

Motorcycle safety video not boring or gruesome shock

02 November 2009 by Ped Baker

Motorcycle safety video not boring or gruesome shock

Motorcycle safety videos usually fall into two camps: Shock horror crash gore or sensible but dull this-is-responsible-riding. Very few successfully get across a meaningful yet watchable message but...

Video: BMW K1300R longterm report

02 November 2009 by Andy Downes

Video: BMW K1300R longterm report

MCN’s Andy Downes has had the BMW K1300R on longterm test for most of 2009, but last week he reluctantly had to hand the keys back to BMW. Watch the video for his longterm report on life with the...

Who's a lucky boy then

01 November 2009 by SWRrick

Who's a lucky boy then

This is me on a day with a grin factor of 10 out of 10. Yamaha gave me a day to trial their new V Max and I never stopped smiling. It started on a damp morning after praying the night before that it...

Motorcycle Accident Hotspot Salfords, Redhill

31 October 2009 by Sam Adcock

I was riding down Green lane in Salfords, Redhill just before the caravan park when a black car pulling away from the side of the road with no headlights on hit me and sent me flying off my bike. When I returned to the road after picking myself up the car was gone. The police are calling it hit and run but can’t do anything about it because the camp site is run by pikeys. Then to add to the...

New AGV’s in next week’s MCN

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

New AGV’s in next week’s MCN

Check out next week’s issue of MCN out on November 4 to see the two latest helmets from AGV. The Italian brand who are famous for protecting the heads of some of the legends of the racing world...

Ducatis star in X-Factor

30 October 2009 by Adam Child

Ducatis star in X-Factor

Last Saturday’s X-Factor show featured two Ducatis! Read the Ducati Monster 696 review Read the Ducati Streetfighter review The bikes were used as props during one of the routines. Find a Ducati...

Ossa to launch new bike!

30 October 2009 by Marc Potter

Ossa to launch new bike!

Legendary Spanish Trials manufacturer Ossa will be back with an all-new motorcycle called the TR280i. The bike will be first shown at the Milan motorcycle show on Tuesday November 10. It’s the first...

New Ducati Multistrada name confirmed

30 October 2009 by John Westlake

New Ducati Multistrada name confirmed

Ducati has finally officially confirmed that its new GS-rival will be called the Multistrada.      Read Ducati motorcycle reviews In a press release announcing that the 1198cc bike will appear at...

New British film packed with bikes

30 October 2009 by John Westlake

New British film packed with bikes

A new British film is planning to use a fleet of Triumphs for the bike stunts. Fight Back is the story of a ex-squaddie who returns home to find his local estate overrun with gangs.   The production...

Jailed 166mph biker to appeal

30 October 2009 by Steve Farrell

Jailed 166mph biker to appeal

A motorcyclist jailed this week for speeding at 166mph on a 60mph road in Scotland plans to appeal against his nine-month sentence, his lawyer said. Neil Purves, 27, was caught in May on his Suzuki...

New versatile onboard camera from Drift

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

New versatile onboard camera from Drift

This is one of the best onboard cameras we’ve seen at MCN for a long while, and one we’ll be using to bring you exclusive road test videos at www.motorcyclenews.com. Priced at £199.99, the Drift...

New range of Halo leathers for 2010

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

New range of Halo leathers for 2010

British leather manufacture Halo has just announced a new 2010 range, offering tailored made-to-measure services on their new line of decent specification suits. Save cash on motorcycle suits Our...

Race developed R1 screen from Skidmarx

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Race developed R1 screen from Skidmarx

Skidmarx has introduced a double bubble screen for the 2009 Yamaha R1 based on the screen that they produced for newly-crowned British Superbike Champion Leon Camier.  Save cash on motorcycle...

Gore-Tex to go on UK tour

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Gore-Tex to go on UK tour

The Gore-Tex products Experiential Rig is touring the country for the next five weeks allowing consumers to experience the benefits of its technologies and learn about the incredible range of...

New 5th Edition Motorcycle Diary

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

New 5th Edition Motorcycle Diary

This latest edition of the popular Motorcycle Diary Compiled by Louise Hillier has just been released and is the perfect Christmas present for any motorcyclist or anyone who appreciates off-beat...

Knox link up with Draggin Jeans with new knee guards

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Draggin Jeans are stepping up their impact protection with their new comfort fit Draggin Jeans Knee Guard. Save money on motorcycle armour The Draggin Jeans Knee Guard delivers greater freedom of choice and comfort for all riders and may be worn comfortably under any pair of Draggin Jeans.  Unlike most motocross/off-road guards, the Draggin Jeans Knee Guard is CE approved for road use, is soft...

Draggin Jeans up for fashion award

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Draggin Jeans up for fashion award

Draggin Jeans is a finalist for the Fashion Group International (FGI) Award for Innovative Excellence. Save £££s on motorcycle clothing FGI is a global non-profit organization. It was established...

Video: New MV Brutale first ride

30 October 2009 by MCN

Video: New MV Brutale first ride

MV’s new range-topping Brutale 1098RR might not look very different to the old one, but believe us when we say it’s a revelation. Watch the video for the first ride from the world launch in Misano,...

Honda calendar

30 October 2009 by Stritchy

Honda calendar

The Honda Owners Club 2010 calendar is now available to buy on-line at www.shop.hoc.org.uk Each month has a fantastic action picture of the latest Honda bikes – including the awesome new...

New Gianelli for Aprilia RSV4

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

This is the new street legal slip-on for the hugely impressive Aprilia RSV4 from Italian firm Gianelli. It has a diamond-shaped silencer and a mid-pipe in stainless steel. Everything is secured to the tail section using a black anodized aluminium support bracket. Silencers are available in titanium, carbon fibre, titanium and aluminium and, as an option, a street legal catalytic converter is...

New Slix jeans from Draggin

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

New Slix jeans from Draggin

Draggin Jeans is set to release the new Slix range- a revolution in casual motorcycle ware. Save cash on motorcycle clothing Slix have a leather look and feel, yet breathe like traditional jeans. ...

Pirelli to launch new Diablo Rosso at EICMA

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Pirelli to launch new Diablo Rosso at EICMA

The exciting news from Pirelli is that there’ll be a new Diablo Rosso tyre launched at this year’s EICMA Show in Milan on November 9. Save money on motorcycle tyres The new tyre will take the helm...

Arrow to release evolution of Race Tech silencer

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Arrow to release evolution of Race Tech silencer

Arrow will be displaying this new version of the extremely popular Race Tech silencer at the EICMA Show in Milan in a couple of weeks. Save £££s on motorcycle exhausts Most of the attention has been...

Is this the coolest bike chair ever?

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Is this the coolest bike chair ever?

Catalan based design house, Bel e Bel (Beautiful and Beautiful), has discovered a new way of refreshing old Vespa scooters – turning them into office chairs. Nice touches like having the wheel and...

Rossi's naked Yamaha M1

30 October 2009 by Andy Downes

Rossi's naked Yamaha M1

This is what Valentino Rossi¹s YZR-M1 looks like stripped of all sponsor logos and painted in Yamaha corporate racing colours.     Find a Yamaha R1 for sale Read the 2009 Yamaha R1 review The bike...

The Honda Cub returns in Japan

30 October 2009 by Andy Downes

The Honda Cub returns in Japan

This recently launched version of the classic Honda Cub is an all-new incarnation that meets new emissions regulations yet still looks like the model that helped start up the Honda company with...

Innovative new glove design from Knox

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Innovative new glove design from Knox

Knox will unveil its innovative Hand Armour to British riders at this year’s NEC Bike Show.  Save £££s on motorcycle gloves Featuring a host of patented innovations, including exoskeleton...

More green bikes at the Tokyo show

30 October 2009 by Andy Downes

More green bikes at the Tokyo show

Honda had two zero emissions bikes with the EVE-neo and EV-Cub. Suzuki was the first to bring out a production fuel cell bike with the hydrogen burning Burgman Fuel-Cell, which takes compressed...

MotoGP Evolution of the Species DVD launched

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Duke has released an Official Documentary revealing the fascinating story behind the development of the motorcycles which make MotoGP not only the premier class of two-wheel racing, but also the most thrilling. Save money on motorcycle DVDs MotoGP Evolution of a Species allows fans to discover the incredible full story of how today’s state-of-the-art MotoGP motorcycles have evolved since the...

Infinity Motorcycles summer stock clearout

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Infinity Motorcycles summer stock clearout

Infinity Motorcycles are clearing out their summer stock now the popular riding season has drawn to a close.   Save cash on motorcycle gear With a huge choice of rider equipment, casual clothing,...

Honda CB1100R 'can't stay a concept'

30 October 2009 by Andy Downes

Honda CB1100R 'can't stay a concept'

The man behind the Honda CB1100 road bike has told MCN he’s going to fight to get the gorgeous CB1100R in production. Chief Engineer Hirofumi Fukanaga was responsible for several recent generations of...

New Keis body warmer

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

New Keis body warmer

This brand new Keis X4 heated body warmer is claimed to keep core body temperature regulated, offering comfort and safety throughout even the coldest of winter journeys, and now thanks to a new high...

DVLA lost my bike entitlement

29 October 2009 by Uandus7

DVLA lost my bike entitlement

My Dad wanted me to take my test when I was 18 and he paid for my lessons. We lost him in 1978 so to fulfill my promise to him, I took my test in October 1979. Since then, my address has been changed...

KTM Duke R first ride

29 October 2009 by Trevor Franklin

KTM Duke R first ride

KTM’s model line-up for 2010 will include this revised 690 Duke R which features a 7bhp power increase along with more midrange torque.  Find a KTM 690 Duke for sale This new machine’s first...

Plaque honours Triumph Bonneville designer

29 October 2009 by MCN

Plaque honours Triumph Bonneville designer

A blue plaque has been unveiled in Southwark dedicated to the designer of the most iconic British motorcycle ever – the Triumph Bonneville. Edward Turner first started designing and building...