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Honda's new CB300R: too good for Brazil only?

16 July 2009 by Guy Procter

Honda’s new CB1000R-aping CB300R could be the perfect downsizer or stepping-stone bike, but it itsn’t coming to the UK – yet. The Brazil-only new 296cc single punts out 25bhp but Honda says its...

Vigilante biker crashes

16 July 2009 by Steve Farrell

A motorcyclist who claimed to spend his spare time filming other riders and handing footage to police has written off his bike in a crash. Geoff Smith boasted last year of riding at the speed limit...

New class for Husaberg with FE390

16 July 2009 by Jonty Edmunds

How do you follow up successfully redesigning and re-launching a niche off-road motorcycle brand? You expand your model range to make it appeal to a wider audience, that’s what. Which is exactly what...

Kawasaki refines ‘flattened’ engine

16 July 2009 by Guy Procter

Kawasaki’s next-generation Ninjas look set to feature this radical new engine design after plans for a ‘flattened’ motor were refined and re-patented for a third time in eighteen months. The...

First ride: Race-ready Harley-Davidson XR1200

16 July 2009 by Adam Child

Unless you’re from Springfield, Illinois or have a brother named ‘Bubba’, the idea of a Harley-Davidson race bike is probably as foreign as ‘grits’ for breakfast. Not any more. Harley-Davidson are...

Buell reveals race-only 1125R

16 July 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Buell is introducing a race-only version of the 1125R superbike aimed at privateer teams in AMA Superbikes. The $39,995 machine (equivalent to £24,412 in the UK) has a tuned version of the 1125cc...

Harley-Davidson and Buell pull out of NEC Show

16 July 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Harley-Davidson and Buell is the second manufacturer to officially confirm it will NOT be present at the NEC Show in November. Harley claims the decision is based upon the success of test ride schemes...

Win tickets for Donington

16 July 2009 by MCN

To celebrate the Moto GP coming to Donington, TOTAL has partnered with MCN Online to give two lucky winners a pair of tickets to the full three day event from Friday 24th – Sunday 26th July. The...

Ducati and BMW developing scooters

15 July 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Ducati is developing a performance scooter according to its Australian importer – and BMW’s next scooter will be electric, a Spanish magazine claims. 5 great 125cc scooters The revelation of...

Luke Wilkins Motorcycle Diaries

15 July 2009 by MCN

Luke Wilkins is the presenter of Daytimes on Kerrang Radio (11am-3pm Mon- Fri) and he also hosts a Saturday afternoon sports show from 1-5pm called Offside. He also hosts Luke @ Lunch on Q Radio...

The rocking bike

15 July 2009 by Rob Hull

This is the latest child’s motorcycle-related product to be doing the rounds on US websites – a motorcycle rocking horse. It’s been built by a guy called Felix Götze for a three-year old motorcycle...

Duke Video release the Official Review of the 2009 TT

15 July 2009 by Rob Hull

The legendary Isle of Man TT is one of the fastest, most demanding and most spectacular sporting events in the world, and in 2009 speeds hit an all-time high. Now you can experience all the excitement...

When did the bike become the new car?

15 July 2009 by Steve Cook

I’m miffed! No I’m more than miffed and I’m sure alot of others out there are feeling like I do about the parking charge. The cost of my commute into London has risen 50% since the inception of the parking fees. More so if you include the cost of the fine I just got handed for forgetting about the fee. My ride in to the city centres around my safety, some slight enjoyment shared with the other...

The dangers of speeding?

15 July 2009 by Colin McClure

A person I know recent attended a speed awareness course rather than the three points and fine, he chose the fine and an afternoon being told about the dangers of speeding, the process is full of rubbish as you would expect and the ultimate aim is to get your money. I agree completely with educating motorists about the implications of exceeding the speed limit, whether you drive a car, wagon, bus...

Foggy still shows the way

15 July 2009 by Rick Williams

Foggy still showing the way at mallory on sunday at the clasic motorcycles show.

Every new TCX boot for 2010

15 July 2009 by Marc Abbott

This week’s MCN showcases some of TCX’s new boots for next year – but here we’re showing you the complete new range, as revealed to MCN in Italy last week. Many of the firm’s current boots, such as...

Think Bike! stickers help promote motorcycle awareness

15 July 2009 by James Keen

A new website has launched recently selling ‘Think Bike!’ car stickers to help promote awareness of bikers on UK roads. Visit www.thinkbike.info According to website and sticker creator Rich Benson,...

Bikes on TV: July 15-21

15 July 2009 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 – Men and Motors MOT – Motors...

Britain's Got Biking Talent opens for entries

15 July 2009 by MCN

The UK’s biggest search for the UK’s best bikes begins now – and this is how you can be in with a chance of winning fame and glory for you and your bike. CLICK HERE TO ENTER Thousands of bikes...

Nuvo raises the flag with Union

14 July 2009 by MCN

Nuvo has just added this new ‘Union’ design to the hugely popular SP2 road helmet. The Nuvo SP2 shell is available in four sizes and, complete with a high integrity chin bar system, it has achieved a...

Yamaha announce summer accessories deal

14 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Yamaha has just released a line of official accessories to fit some of the Japanese manufacturers older models, like the Thundercat and TDM850. Buy Yamaha parts & accessories in the MCN Shop To view...

Carole Nash Britain's Got Biking Talent

14 July 2009 by MCN

Carole Nash Britain’s Got Biking Talent

New Piaggio Copter helmet

14 July 2009 by Rob Hull

Piaggio has just unveiled their new ‘Copter’ open face helmet, in honour of Italian engineer Corradino D’Ascanio. Compare and buy motorcycle helmets The Piaggio Copter helmet is designed to look...

BMW S1000RR to star at free Oulton trackday for Pirelli tyre users

14 July 2009 by Chris Newbigging

BMW’s S1000RR road bike will make it’s English circuit debut at a Pirelli track day, where riders using Pirelli tyres can also get three free sessions! The bike will complete demo laps around Oulton...

Triumph Thunderbird gets thumbs up from riders

14 July 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Triumph’s new Thunderbird cruiser is just as good as the reviews, according to the first people to ride it. Triumph Thunderbird launch centre Scores of riders flocked to Jack Lilley Triumph in...

The Government wants to change the speed limit

14 July 2009 by jonnyconcrete

The government plans to reduce the national speed limit to 50mph. Stop it by signing this petition http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/noNSLreduction/

Win VIP tickets to the Mallory BSB round

14 July 2009 by James Keen

Airwaves has joined forces with MCN to give you the chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to the next round of the BSB at Mallory Park, Sunday 19 July. Click here to enter The prize includes paddock...

New MCN July 15: World's most high-tech bike

14 July 2009 by James Keen

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale July 15, we have all the details on Honda’s new V4 tech tourer – the VFR1200T. MCN Offer: £10 off on ONFIRE gear – see this week’s paper for details Set to...

Video: Maddison jumps Tower Bridge

13 July 2009 by Steve Farrell

Well that’s one way to cross Tower Bridge when you’re in a hurry. Freestyle motocross legend and stunt god Robbie Maddison caused shock and awe with this amazing stunt at 2.55am on Monday. The...

Triumph Daytona 675 test rider springs surprise

13 July 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Supersport racer and Truimph test rider Paul Young has met the man who bought his one-off Daytona 675 race rep. Young, who is lying 12th in the British Supersport Championship, presented Steven...

2010 Honda GL1800 Goldwing new colours

13 July 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Honda is introducing three new colours for the GL1800 Goldwing for 2010. The European colour options for the bike are now black, gunmetal grey or white. Find a Honda Goldwing for sale Mechanically...

Video: Onboard the Harley-Davidson XR1200 racer

13 July 2009 by MCN

The Harley-Davidson XR1200 race bike has been developed in conjunction with Harris Performance for a one-make race series due to be launched next year. Read the Harley-Davidson XR1200 review Find...

Suzi Perry has meningitis

13 July 2009 by Guy Procter

BBC MotoGP anchorwoman Suzi Perry will miss this weekend’s GP at Germany’s Sachsenring after being diagnosed with meningitis. Suzi called MCN to give us the shock news: “I’ve had to cancel all my...

Video: MCN rides with Foggy

13 July 2009 by MCN

Carl Fogarty rode a bike hard for the first time since the end of his career at the VMCC Festival of 1000 bikes. Watch the video to go onboard with MCN’s Chris Newbigging as he chases Foggy around...

MCN rides with Foggy at Festival of 1000 Bikes

13 July 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Carl Fogarty rode a bike hard for the first time since the end of his career at the Festival of 1000 bikes – and MCN was there to capture it on video. Video: MCN rides with Foggy Our reporter tailed...

2010 Honda CRF250R and CRF450R revealed

10 July 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Honda is giving the CRF250R motocross motorcycle a complete overhaul and tweaked the CRF450R for 2010. Browse motocross bikes for sale The CRF250R gains the fuel injection system seen on the...

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