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Rossi Mugello helmet confirmation

18 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Keeping with tradition, Valentino Rossi and Aldo Drudi have come up with yet another amazing helmet design for Rossi’s home MotoGP at Mugello. As with all of Rossi helmets, the helmet is more than a...

'Radical measures' under investigation to cut TT road crashes

17 June 2009 by Andy Downes

The increase in accidents on the Isle of Man during the TT fortnight will see ‘radical measures’ being investigated to cut them next year warns the Isle of Man Transport Minister. Figures just released by the Isle of Man police show road traffic collisions (RTCs) increased in number during TT 2009 but were less severe overall than in previous years. Head of the Roads Policing Unit Inspector...

Government helmet ratings panned

17 June 2009 by Steve Farrell

Government safety ratings for helmets are irrelevant because tests focus on impacts to the wrong place, according to a new report. Testers target points on either side because they have...

Organiser abandons stunt show and steals prize money

17 June 2009 by Guy Procter

Details have emerged of a ‘world championship’ stunt competition whose organiser abandoned it halfway through, taking with him all EUR16,500 prize money. Maczro Istvan, from Hungary, also left riders’...

Hear Harley-Ducati hybrid fire up

17 June 2009 by Guy Procter

You’re looking at an unholy union of Harley and Ducati. It’s called the Desmohog, and it mates 900SS heads with a Harley bottom end. It shouldn’t work, but genius hobbyist bike builder Chris Barber...

Yamaha YBR250: full review

17 June 2009 by MCN

The Yamaha YBR250 has been ridden and rated by MCN – you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the MCN Yamaha YBR250 review Kawasaki Ninja 250R v Honda VTR250 “If...

Leo Vince celebrate three TT podiums

16 June 2009 by Rob Hull

This years international Isle of Man TT races proved to be an overwhelming success for LeoVince exhausts, and factory appointed importers MOTO.GB Distribution. Compare and buy exhausts in the MCN...

Photochromatic lenses for Davida goggles

16 June 2009 by Rob Hull

The Davida 74 WRS Goggle benefits from new breakthroughs in lens technology and can now be fitted with Photochromatic Lenses. The benefits of photochromatic or react-to-light lenses become most...

Skidmarx celebrate TT success

16 June 2009 by Rob Hull

For the second year running the winning bikes in the Senior, Supersport, Superstock and Superbike races at the Isle of Man TT were fitted with British-manufactured Skidmarx screens. Compare and buy...

Knox launch new interactive site

16 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Knox, the impact protection specialists, have launched a new interactive brandsite that is a massive leap forward for trade and consumers alike, giving them unrivaled product information. This...

New MCN June 17: Inside the fastest ever TT

16 June 2009 by MCN

In this week’s edition of MCN we have 12 pages of TT news including how Steve Plater feels after his Senior TT win. Also this week, we take you through the amazing last lap battle between Valentino...

Bikes on TV: June 17-23

16 June 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 TV SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR1 – Eurosport 1 EUR2 – Eurosport 2 C4 – Channel 4 C5 – Channel Five BBC BBCi – BBC Interactive ESPN – ESPN Classic Channel ITV1 DST –...

Bikes for women

16 June 2009 by Sherri Cox

I just wanted to comment on the MCN feature on the top 5 bikes for women. Top 5 bikes for women I often get annoyed about being seen in a certain way because I’m a female motorcyclist. Regarding your feature on the top 5 bikes for us females. The bikes I’ve has since passing my test, GPZ500 – GS650 GT – CBR400. I had an SV650 faired but after taking it on a track for which it went really well,...

King Of The Mountain

16 June 2009 by REDLINE

REDLINE, an unsigned hard rock band from Birmingham, are the outfit who’s song ‘King Of The Mountain’ plays out the TT coverage on ITV4. REDLINE recorded the song as a tribute to the TT races and...

Aprilia Shiver GT: Full review

15 June 2009 by James Keen

The Aprilia Shiver GT has been ridden and rated by MCN – you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the MCN Aprilia Shiver GT review Read the Aprilia Shiver GT first ride...

Aaron Radiators become sole suppliers for Suzuki SV650

15 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Aaron radiators has just added three new models to their stock for three generations of SV650. The UK-based company is now the sole supplier of radiators for the middleweight twin and has added models for the 2003-2004 faired and unfaired SV’s, and also one for the 2005 onward bike. All these parts are available ex-stock with the addition of SV650 99-02 radiator and GSF1200 Bandit 01-05 oil cooler...

New Clover GP-1 jacket

15 June 2009 by Rob Hull

This jacket is manufactured with an abrasion-resistant fabric and has a water repellent treatment on the outside. This means the GP-1 is water-resistant although it cannot be guaranteed as a 100%...

Give a mate a free V2 Sponge

15 June 2009 by Rob Hull

According to the friendly folk at V2 Sponges, one problem they’re hearing from customers is that us biking mates are nicking their cleaning sponges. “It’s a brilliant product, so I leant it to my mate...

Richard Hammond and the Top Gear gang racing again

15 June 2009 by Andy Downes

Richard Hammond and Top Gear television co-stars Jeremy Clarkson and James May are racing again on the show this Sunday – with Hammond on a 1949 Vincent, Clarkson in a steam train and May in a Jaguar...

The New Norton Replica Arai RX-7 GP

15 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Arai has just released the official news of the release of the new Norton replica RX-7 GP helmet. The helmet can only be bought through Norton themselves and orders for the Norton Replica are being...

I want to be a biker

13 June 2009 by vfrpaulvfr

I am Isabelle and I’m 9 months old. When I am old enough I want to ride my Dad’s motorbike.

Question

12 June 2009 by Anonymous

Can any nice person answer a question for me? Ca i ride my m800 in England on a Guernsey provisional licence. I recently found this in English traffic law does thi mean yes. Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man If you are a visitor in GB and provided your full ordinary licence remains valid, you can drive any category of vehicle shown on your licence for 12 months. If you are the holder of a...

£19 off lock and chain at Busters

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Busters accessories currently has a deal on the Keeper 880 chain and padlock, knocking a massive £19 off the RRP of £23.99. That means you get a chain that’s 800mm long with 8mm thick four-sided chain...

George White Crazy Cruiser Deals

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

George White has a brilliant three-bike deal on at the moment where you can get a top Yamaha cruiser with loads of free kit. Thousand of bikes for sale with MCN The Crazy Cruiser Deal includes the...

Get your lid sprayed by Lewis Hamilton’s man

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

JLF Designs is one of the UK’s most successful helmet painting and design business and is unique in the industry for its capability to deliver top quality one-off single helmet designs as well as...

5 of the best urban scramblers

12 June 2009 by James Keen

Middleweight trailie style bikes make great town bikes. It just so happens that a lot of the things that make them useful green laners make them handy in the city too. Thinking of trading in? Sell...

Be Lorenzo on your scooter

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Jorge Lorenzo fans will be happy to know you can now get a replica of the 21-year old Spaniards race helmet design, but on a open-face scooter lid. Compare and buy motorcycle helmets These are...

Jorge Lorenzo’s Catalunya GP lid: yes or no?

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Not only has Jorge Lorenzo followed in his team-mate’s footsteps by winning GP’s, performing ridiculous post-race antics and having two different coloured legs on his leathers, the two-time 250cc GP...

Barry Sheene gloves now available

12 June 2009 by Marc Abbott

Heroes of cool, Team Benzina, are selling these pretty tasty gloves, claimed to be almost exactly the same as Barry Sheene’s racing gloves. Compare and buy motorcycle gloves They’re even made by the...

New Sammy Miller Museum book

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

The Sammy Miller Museum can now be seen in paper format with this new glossy book that’s just gone on release. This 228 page book is a documentation of gorgeously restored machinery that’s currently...

Five of the best TT lids

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

With today’s Senior TT taking place, we want to know what your favourite TT lid is of all time. It doesn’t matter if it went on sale as a replica or not – we just want to know which design you liked...

New Maximum Security U-Lock from Oxford

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Oxford Products has just added a new U-lock to it’s already well established security range, called the Magnum. Compare and buy motorcycle locks It comes with a £1000 antitheft guarantee and has...

Arai tops bike helmet satisfaction survey

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

For the eleventh consecutive year, Arai has come out on top of the JD Power and Associates 2009 Motorcycle Helmet Satisfaction Study, further cementing the brand’s long-held position as the world’s...

Oxford launches colour-match First Time Luggage range

12 June 2009 by Rob Hull

Oxford Products has just launched a new range of luggage aimed at those buying their first tanks bags and panniers. The range is spread across 11 different products from waist packs all the way...

BMW S1000RR round the Nurburgring

12 June 2009 by Andy Downes

BMW has just released this great onboard fottage of German racer Jurgen Fuchs on the new BMW S1000RR superbike testing at the old Nurburgring in Germany. Obviously a 1000cc 180bhp superbike is a bit...

Video Report: "Loopy Tuesday" (9th June 09)

12 June 2009 by ojosef

Thanks to all of you that came to the demo on Tuesday, and those that were there in spirit. This time we go round and round and round and round, if you were there in person you might be in the 5 minute video report! Have a watch of it here. Next up is another round of objections, the motorcycle/scooter parking tax scheme in Westminster City Council has been varied as we all know. This requires...

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