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MCN at the Pyramids

17 May 2009 by Richard Carter

MCN at the Pyramids

Here I am catching up with the latest news at The Pyramids in Giza. Richard Carter, Castle Douglas

Module One

16 May 2009 by nigel crofts

As an experienced rider having passed my test back in the eighties, I am currently nursing my seventeen year old son Luke through this ridiculously gruelling new test regime. Having gone through the CBT (before the new test came in)and having eventually passed the theory side of things, he finds another hurdle in his way, in the name of ‘Module One’. Obviously I appreciate the need to only let...

Credit crunch biking part 3

16 May 2009 by peterhenthorne

Credit crunch biking part 3

Three months ago I bought an old CBR 1000F to keep me on the road after selling my Pan European – there are 2 previous little reports in MCN readers news archives if anyone is interested. I’ve now...

Avon Tyres supports West Country Blood Bikes

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Avon Tyres supports West Country Blood Bikes

Melksham-based Avon Tyres,, has agreed to supply tyres to the Freewheelers Emergency Volunteer Service, a registered Charity who provide emergency out-of-hours medical transport throughout the West...

Donington will host bank holiday BSB

15 May 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Donington will host bank holiday BSB

Donington Park has been given the go-ahead to stage the third round of the British Superbike Championship on May 23-25. There was speculation whether the track would pass an inspection imposed by the...

Free fitting or £10 off Bridgestone tyres

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Free fitting or £10 off Bridgestone tyres

UK tyre dealer Protyre has just announced the launch of www.rubberupright.com, and visitors to this new website can get £10 off the purchase of two Bridgestone tyres, or free fitting as an...

One Day in June released on DVD

15 May 2009 by Rob Hull

One Day in June released on DVD

The glorious return of one of motorcycle racing’s biggest names to the Isle of Man TT is the stuff of legend, still one of the most talked about events at the fabled road race more than three decades...

Protyre announce bike-only tyre centres

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Protyre announce bike-only tyre centres

Independent UK tyre dealer Protyre has invested in establishing 21 state-of-the-art, dedicated Two-Wheel Centres in the UK to cater specifically for motorcyclists. The new centres offer a ride-in,...

Tell us about your BMF bargains

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Tell us about your BMF bargains

Are you braving the trip to Peterborough this weekend to fill up your panniers with cheap kit and Stella? MCN wants to hear from anyone who’s at or who’s been to this weekend’s BMF Show and snapped up...

Half-price sale on cool clobber

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Half-price sale on cool clobber

Australian heroes of street track, Deus, are having a sale on some of their decidedly cool (yet often a bit pricey) casual clothes. Check out the website here...

Women on bikes. What’s not to like?

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Women on bikes. What’s not to like?

This July sees the publication of a new 272-page hardback from American author Cris Sommer Simmons, entitled ‘The American Motorcycling Girls 1900-1950. In the publishers’ own words, it’s “A fabulous,...

Eeasy-to-use Abus ‘Detecto’ alarms

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Eeasy-to-use Abus ‘Detecto’ alarms

As smart as they are strong, the Abus Detecto 7000 RS range sets a new standard for motorcycle brake disc locks thanks to extreme ease of use mated with sophisticated design.  Unique for motorcycle...

Official North-West 200 merchandise

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Official North-West 200 merchandise

If you miss out on the chance to buy one at event this weekend, or you want to make everyone else think you braved the elements to make it up to Portrush this year, then you can buy NW200 merchandise...

Harley kit for boys and girls

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Harley kit for boys and girls

Here’s a selection of Harley’s riding kit for this summer. The two images here show the firm’s male and female highlights.   Other categories of clothing include “Vintage vixen”, “Lazy days” and...

Ohlins launch ultra limited MotoGP replica shock

15 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Ohlins launch ultra limited MotoGP replica shock

Öhlins Racing has released a limited run of just 100 MotoGP replica shocks for the road. The firm wants to celebrate its long lasting commitment in the MotoGP with a very exclusive Replica of the...

Win a Rossi replica helmet with Buell

15 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Win a Rossi replica helmet with Buell

To celebrate the start of the 2009 MotoGP Championship, the Buell Performance Academy is giving visitors to www.buellperformanceacademy.co.uk the opportunity to win the all-new Buell GP Tech Full Face...

Tagged for dropping sweets

15 May 2009 by Steve Farrell

Tagged for dropping sweets

A motorcyclist has told how he was electronically tagged for four months and given a 36-hour community order – for dropping mint imperials while riding. Thomas Payne, 19, must be at home from 8pm...

Greater threat of prisoner escape after police motorcycles axed

15 May 2009 by Steve Farrell

Greater threat of prisoner escape after police motorcycles axed

High security police operations including moving maximum risk prisoners will be hampered because the motorcycle fleet has been axed, according to rank and file officers.  Moving category A prisoners...

Top 5 commuters under £2k

15 May 2009 by James Keen

Top 5 commuters under £2k

If you’re after a bargain run-around or workhorse, look no further. Here’s 5 of the best commuters for under £2k, as rated by MCN readers in the MCN Biking Britain survey. Thinking of trading in?...

Kawasaki launches used approved scheme backed by manufacturer warranty

15 May 2009 by Guy Procter

Kawasaki launches used approved scheme backed by manufacturer warranty

Kawasaki has launched what it says is an industry-leading used-approved scheme which gives used bikes the same level of warranty as new. Bikes offered as ‘Kawasaki Select – Used & Approved’ are...

BMW S1000RR takes to North West 200 course

15 May 2009 by Andy Downes

BMW S1000RR takes to North West 200 course

BMW’s S1000RR superbike has taken to the roads on the North West 200 course – the first time the road bike has made an appearance in the UK. BMW’s new superbike had a police escort for the outing and...

Motoczysz TTXGP racer on the dyno: it's real! It sounds alright!

15 May 2009 by Guy Procter

Motoczysz TTXGP racer on the dyno: it's real! It sounds alright!

Sceptics who feared MotoCzysz might not be able to deliver its electric TTXGP racer in time for the race behold: it’s the E1PC testing on the dyno. And what a lovely sight and sound the couple...

BMW mark half-millionth GS with special edition R1200

15 May 2009 by Guy Procter

BMW mark half-millionth GS with special edition R1200

BMW has made an incredible 500,000 GS-badged motorcycles since the original R80G/S in 1980. To celebrate it’s launching a special edition of the R1200GS featuring a suite of tasty extras at a bargain...

MCN in Bahrain

14 May 2009 by Allan smith

MCN in Bahrain

Picture of me and my wife Chris in Bahrain with our MCN, both riders!

MCN in Pisa

14 May 2009 by Preacherman

MCN in Pisa

My leaning son Russell at the Tower of Pisa (did I get that right?) on our annual big run. Paul Burgoyne

Suzuki Katana 1000

14 May 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Suzuki Katana 1000

Suzuki’s answer to the new streetfighters will be very very cutting edge! (get it?) Based on the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9, the SuperKatana would be the fastest naked on the market.

Free Yamaha bike health check

14 May 2009 by James Keen

Free Yamaha bike health check

Yamaha are offering a free 30-minute bike health check until June 3 at participating dealerships. Click here to download the free voucher The Yamaha Vehicle Health Check (YVHC) campaign aims to...

Six months’ jail for being a biker

14 May 2009 by Steve Farrell

Six months’ jail for being a biker

A driver has walked free for speeding at over 120mph with a child passenger – after a biker was jailed for doing the same. Months after the media furore over biker Robert Bennett speeding at 122mph...

What's the punishment for killing a biker?

14 May 2009 by eatcs01

What would you expect the punishment to be for causing “Death by careless driving”? Well, as long as you “only” kill a biker, then you may be surprised. “Killick, 25, was disqualified from driving for 12 months and given a 12-month community order during which he will have to complete 150 hours of unpaid work.” So if you want to kill someone, do not shoot them. Do not hire a hitman. Just befriend...

Airbag suit; What do you want to know?

14 May 2009 by Rob Hull

With airbag technology looking set to be one of the biggest road-bound motorcycling developments for the future, MCN wants to know what you think and what you might want to know. Video: Dainese airbag suit for 2010 We’ll be speaking exclusively to the brains behind Dainese’s highly technical D-Air technology and want to know what questions are on your mind? What are your biggest concerns with...

World exclusive: MCN to ride with Rossi at the Isle of Man TT

14 May 2009 by MCN

World exclusive: MCN to ride with Rossi at the Isle of Man TT

MCN will be riding with Valentino Rossi on his parade lap at the Isle of Man TT, we can exclusively reveal. MCN editor Marc Potter will be the only journalist in the world to ride alongside the...

LeoVince release three options for Suzuki Gladius

14 May 2009 by Rob Hull

LeoVince release three options for Suzuki Gladius

LeoVince exhausts has taken time out of their busy racing development and released three stunning different exhaust options for the slightly new-for-2009 Suzuki Gladius. All of these ‘SBK’ exhausts...

Stripper Juice Motorcycle Cleaner and Polish

14 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Stripper Juice Motorcycle Cleaner and Polish

Possibly the greatest name we’ve seen yet for a cleaning product, Stripper Juice, is apparently selling big in the US at the moment. Founded in 2008 by Eric “Otis” Ward, Stripper Juice Motorcycle...

First ride: Triumph Thunderbird

14 May 2009 by Phil West

First ride: Triumph Thunderbird

Phil West is on the world launch of the Triumph Thunderbird in Barcelona, Spain and these are his first impressions. Video: Triumph Thunderbird launch  ‘Triumph are heading into the big time with...

Keeping the seat warm

13 May 2009 by dauncey

Keeping the seat warm

Young morgan dauncey keeping his dads seat warm in jerez, 2008.

BMW S1000RR spotted at NW200

12 May 2009 by Andy Downes

BMW S1000RR spotted at NW200

An eagle-eyed www.motorcyclenews.com user has spotted a BMW S1000RR road bike inside the BMW display area as they were setting up for this weekend’s North West 200 race. The arrival of the bike just a...