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Haslam story in paperback

29 June 2009 by Marc Abbott

Haslam story in paperback

Rocket Men, the story of the Haslam racing dynasty, is published in paperback on July 30. Here’s the full blurb… Compare and buy motorcycle books ‘Rocket’ Ron Haslam started racing on the...

New MotoGP book out this month

29 June 2009 by Marc Abbott

New MotoGP book out this month

Rick Broadbent’s Ring of Fire is published in paperback on July 16. It’s the story of the whole MotoGP era. Here’s what the publishers have to say about it… Compare and buy motorcycle books Ring of...

Skidmarx launch new range of crash protectors

29 June 2009 by Marc Abbott

Skidmarx launch new range of crash protectors

RD Moto crash protectors will be available to UK riders exclusively through Skidmarx. Engineered in the Czech Republic, RD Moto produce fittings for both road and track bikes; the road versions are...

Dont judge a book by its cover.

29 June 2009 by Adam Collison

Dont judge a book by its cover.

I wanted to tell you about my recent experience when buying a bike. Im a 24 and obviously look like I cant afford a motorbike despite the fact im a company director. I have been disappointed by the...

Brembo get TÜV/ABE certification

29 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Brembo get TÜV/ABE certification

Brembo has obtained ABE homologation for its whole range of High Performance products for motorbikes, issued by the German Federal Authority for Road Transport on the certification of TÜV of...

Rider casualties plummet

29 June 2009 by Steve Farrell

Rider casualties plummet

Nearly 100 fewer motorcyclists were killed in 2008 than the year before, latest government figures show. Rider deaths fell 16% in a year from 588 in 2007 to 493 last year. In casualty reduction terms...

BMW S1000RR makes public debut at Donington WSB

27 June 2009 by Laura Kennerley

BMW S1000RR makes public debut at Donington WSB

WSB fans are the first British bikers to get up close and personal with the new BMW S1000RR. The new 193bhp in-line four powered machine is not due in dealerships until December. WSB fans are being...

Donington Planning Permission rubber stamped

27 June 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Donington Planning Permission rubber stamped

Donington Park hosts has overcome another hurdle in its bid to host the 2010 Formula One Grand Prix. Circuit boss Simon Gillett and landowner Tom Wheatcroft have signed a Section 106 Agreement –...

MCN to test new Shoei XR1100

26 June 2009 by Rob Hull

MCN to test new Shoei XR1100

MCN is heading out to sunny Spain next week to test this, the all new Shoei XR1100 due to replace the hugely successful XR1000 helmet for 2010. Compare and buy motorcycle helmets As you can see from...

Cool new Steve McQueen t-shirt

26 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Cool new Steve McQueen t-shirt

Summer is here (believe it or not), so it’s a perfect time to get a cool retro biking t-shirt. So how about this new McQueen job? Available from Grand Prix Legends, it features the iconic image of the...

Ped Baker's blog: The Tinkerer

26 June 2009

Ped Baker's blog: The Tinkerer

Welcome to my blog. I’m the deputy editor of Motor Cycle News, fan of just about everything on two wheels and hopeless tinkerer. I own five bikes: Triumph X75 Hurricane Ducati 748SPS 1962 Vespa...

Cool new Steve McQueen tee

26 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Cool new Steve McQueen tee

Summer is here (believe it or not), so it’s a perfect time to get a cool retro biking t-shirt. So how about this new McQueen job? Available from Grand Prix Legends, it features the iconic image of the...

Eve engrossed in MCN, already!

26 June 2009 by Anonymous

Eve engrossed in MCN, already!

17 month old Eve, already an avid MCN fan

Forcefield ‘Loan Protection’ at Infinity Motorcycles

26 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Forcefield ‘Loan Protection’ at Infinity Motorcycles

Infinity Motorcycles are so confident that you’ll love the comfort and security provided by Forcefield Performance Pro L2 back protectors, that they have launched a revolutionary new scheme. “Put...

Moto Guzzi - fix your parts problem

26 June 2009 by Anonymous

Instead of trying to increase their model range Moto Guzzi should resolve their chronic parts supply issue. I’m aware of 3 dealers who have now given up the Moto Guzzi franchise, saying they cannot carry on as it’s hurting their relations with customers. Having been dead keen on the Norge, (it’s a beauty) I have now started looking for an alternative

Perfect accessory for wet breakdowns

26 June 2009 by Marc Abbott

Perfect accessory for wet breakdowns

Overboard’s new 100% Waterproof Small Aqua Phone Case could be just what you need when you’re stranded in the pouring rain at the roadside. The makers say you can still make and take phone calls when...

Women’s summer jackets from BLH

26 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Women’s summer jackets from BLH

BLH has introduced two new ladies summer jackets, designed to keep you cool whilst riding but without losing any of the safety features of a good quality motorcycle garment.   Both are currently...

Plug-and-play traction control for £800

26 June 2009 by Michael Neeves

Plug-and-play traction control for £800

Bazzaz Performance’s Z-Fi Traction Control system is designed for current Japanese supersport and superbikes and has been developed by Ammar Bazzaz, who helped Aussie Mat Mladin to his first three AMA...

New Bering Lady Aero jacket

26 June 2009 by Rob Hull

New Bering Lady Aero jacket

This is the new Lady Aero jacket from Bering – a riding garment designed for our British summer. It’s an evolution of the Lady Sunrise jacket with one major focus – ventilation. The front panels and...

Calling all Vespa lovers

26 June 2009 by Marc Abbott

Calling all Vespa lovers

Vespa: An Illustrated History, first published in 1993, has just been reissued, and now includes colour photographs. This appealingly quirky book captures the personality, individuality and style of...

Weise Brooklands leather jacket

26 June 2009 by Marc Abbott

Weise Brooklands leather jacket

Named after the world¹s first purpose-built motor racing circuit, the Brooklands leather jacket from Weise is a classically styled garment manufactured from full grain nappa leather, which is...

We're the fourth emergency service

25 June 2009 by sweeney13

We're the fourth emergency service

My mate’s Honda CBR600 broke down just outside Holmfirth, Huddersfield and we failed to bump start it. We ended up hitching a ride home in a bin waggon.

Wear shorts on your bike!

25 June 2009 by Marc Abbott

Wear shorts on your bike!

Forma have just launched two new ‘shortie’ boots ­the Diablo and Northwind. The Diablo boot is designed to offer sports bike riders a comfortable yet protective option for urban riding, which can be...

Save on motorcycle insurance and win BSB tickets

25 June 2009 by James Keen

Save on motorcycle insurance and win BSB tickets

Buy an insurance policy through MCN Compare that starts during July and you’ll be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a pair of BSB tickets. Get a quote through MCN Compare There are 15...

New Vespa Pin Up T-Shirts

25 June 2009 by Rob Hull

New Vespa Pin Up T-Shirts

Vespa advertising has become as much a part of the iconic Italian scooter manufacturer’s story as the machines themselves, the slogans and imagery painting a unique picture of the Vespa way of life...

MCN Editor's original Fireblade for sale

25 June 2009 by James Keen

MCN Editor's original Fireblade for sale

MCN Editor Marc Potter’s lovingly cared for 1992 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade could be yours – it’s listed right now in MCN Bikes For Sale. Click here to see the ad You could own a piece of biking...

Stay cool with new BMW Airflow 4 suit

25 June 2009 by Marc Abbott

Stay cool with new BMW Airflow 4 suit

The AirTex material used in the new BMW Airflow 4 suit is made of a resistant, light weight, net-like fabric which allows air to flow freely through it, keeping the rider cool. Equally, it retains the...

UK’s 10 most dangerous biking roads – do you ride them?

25 June 2009 by Rupert Paul

UK’s 10 most dangerous biking roads – do you ride them?

A new Eurorap report has identified ten roads, nearly all of them in the midlands and north of England, as more dangerous to bikes than any others.    We want to hear from riders who know these...

Metmachex Bandit

25 June 2009 by Mick7777

Metmachex Bandit

In january this year, while sorting out the frames of two Z1000R’s I am restoring I saw the bike in the foyer of Metmachex. I was a little concerned about the weird steering but very impressed with...

UK Exclusive: New Honda V4 spied in action

24 June 2009 by Marc Potter

UK Exclusive: New Honda V4 spied in action

The Honda V4 VFR1200F has been spied in action just a day after the first pictures of the finished motorcycle appeared in MCN. The pictures show a Japanese test rider completing final hot-weather...

Very impressed with the Honda DN-01

24 June 2009 by Gerry Fett

I bought an 09 DN-01 and am totally pleased. I’m a 62 year old male with a 28″ inseam and have been riding since I was 16. Video: Honda DN-01 test My recent motorcycles (I own a few) include an HD Softail deluxe (boring), a BMW R1200C cruiser(a poor handling vibrator), a 1300 VTX(copy of an HD, boring too), a Yamaha Royal Star tour deluxe (absolutely awesome but heavy and tall for me), a Honda...

New Yoshimura ‘Racing Mid Pipe’ For Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9

24 June 2009 by Rob Hull

New Yoshimura ‘Racing Mid Pipe’ For Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9

The Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9 Racing Mid Pipe from Yoshimura Japan increases machine performance by allowing riders to remove the stifling catalytic converter – required by manufacturers in order to meet...

Parking battle D-Day

24 June 2009 by Steve Farrell

Parking battle D-Day

Motorcyclists have one chance left to fight to save free bike parking, according to campaigners. A firm has won a “UK-wide” framework contract to charge riders for using motorcycle parking bays...

Schuberth launch fluorescent helmet

24 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Schuberth launch fluorescent helmet

German helmet manufacturer Schuberth has added a new colourway to the existing C3 range – a fully fluorescent yellow helmet. The C3 is a traditionally ultra-quiet helmet from Schuberth, but not like...

New Zard for Dorsoduro and Streetfighter

24 June 2009 by Rob Hull

New Zard for Dorsoduro and Streetfighter

These are pictures of the latest Zard exhaust system to fit the Aprilia Dorsoduro supermoto and Ducati’s latest creation, the Streetfighter. Compare and buy motorcycle exhausts Both exhausts have...

Full Desmosedici accessory range revealed

24 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Full Desmosedici accessory range revealed

Ducati has unveiled an official Ducati Corse parts selection for the Desmosedici D16RR road bike that includes an exhaust system that costs the same as the manufactures Monster 696 brand new! Like the...