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My son the future BSB star

28 March 2009 by dale swinton

Starting my son Joshua nice and early. BSB champion beore you know it!!

Reading MCN with a nice view of everest!

27 March 2009 by nathan35uk

Just thought I’d send a pic of me reading MCN, it was taken on a trip to everest basecamp in a place called tenboche, which is a bhuddist monastry high in the hymalayas. The top of mount everest is...

Dangerous junction in Leeds

27 March 2009 by Anonymous

I have never had an accident on my bike. But I have been nearly run of the road by two car drivers in the last week doing exactly the same thing. Going round the one way system in Leeds there is a split in the three lane road where the right hand lane goes straight on down a single lane road and the other to lanes go left. The lanes are clearly marked with arrows. Both times i was in the right...

Wolfhounds Western US cruise

27 March 2009 by campbellferrier

Recent trip to the US San Francisco – Pacific Highway – Los Angeles -Route 66 – Las Vegas – Yosemite, undertaken by 10 of us “Wolfhounds”.

Top 5 supermoto sportsbike-beaters

27 March 2009 by James Keen

KTM’s new SMT could be the bike UK riders have been waiting for – it combines sports bike style specs and performance with the comfort and practicality of a tourer or commuter, but it’s not the only...

The history of BMW's wonky headlights

27 March 2009 by Chris Newbigging

New spy shots have shown that BMW’s S1000RR will continue the firm’s proud tradition of asymmetrical headlights. The shots show that the right-hand side headlight is smaller than the left and kidney...

Video: Ducati Streetfighter first ride

27 March 2009 by MCN

The Ducati Streetfighter is Ducati’s answer to bikes like the Triumph Speed Triple and Honda CB1000R. Watch the video for Marc Potter’s report from the world launch and his verdict on how the new...

BMW S1000RR face revealed by spy shots

27 March 2009 by Chris Newbigging

BMW’S S1000RR will have the firm’s trademark asymmetrical headlights, this new spyshot reveals. More info on the BMW S1000RR The latest picture from a German R1 forum shows a pair of partially...

The latest offers at George White's factory outlet

27 March 2009 by MCN Newsdesk

George White have just released a new batch of special offers in their factory outlet section. Here’s a few examples of some of the cracking deals Geoge White have in-store and online. Arai Astro R...

New Prexport Sonic Sport Boots in White

27 March 2009 by MCN Newsdesk

Prexport has introduced a white version of their best selling Sonic sports boot, to partner the latest Arctic colour schemes on machines like Honda‘s CBR1000RR Fireblade, Suzuki‘s GSX-R600 and...

New SW-Motech-Alu Racks for Honda, KTM and Triumph

27 March 2009 by MCN Newsdesk

German engineering specialists SW-Motech have developed a range of lightweight alloy racks for popular street bikes, such as the Honda CB1000R, KTM990SM and Triumph Street Triple 675. Manufactured...

Skidmarx Double Bubble Screen and Headlight Covers for Yamaha's YZF125R

27 March 2009 by MCN newsdesk

Skidmarx have released a new double bubble screen and headlight covers for Yamaha’s YZR125R. The YZF125R double bubble screen is designed to enhance the aerodynamics of the bike and significantly...

A pain in the bum

26 March 2009 by Royce Sutton

On the 31st January this year, I attended the MCN show at Excel where I ordered and paid £170.00 for a custom motorcycle seat, from P & P seating ltd. The sales person that recieved the order told me to ring at the end of February if I had not heard anything. Having not heard from them I rang. I was then told that the base had arrived and that they would begin to manufacture the seat. I have...

Blog: Kerrang's Luke Wilkins on bikes

26 March 2009 by Luke Wilkins

Subject: Suzuki “Gladius” SVF650 Miles: 356 Furthest Place ridden too: Luton Oddest place taken too: Portway (Birmingham Bee’s Training ground….rugby players are just odd) Top Speed attained:...

Fancy a go on a 2009 Yamaha R1?

26 March 2009 by Rupert Paul

MCN is looking for four or five experienced sportsbike riders to sample the new Yamaha R1’s rider-friendly power delivery. We want to see if it grunts out of slow corners in the hands of ordinary road...

‘Road rust’ alert as spring heralds return of nation’s bikers

26 March 2009 by Andy Downes

Getting back on a bike for the first time in months accounts for a 40 per cent rise in the accident rate in Sping, AA Insurance has warned. Car drivers unused to sharing the road with motorcycles...

Video: Ducati Streetfighter world first onboard footage

26 March 2009 by MCN

MCN’s Editor, Marc Potter rides the new Ducati Streetfighter around the Ascari circuit in Spain. “This bike is all about attitude and has tons of it,” says Editor Marc Potter, “I still can’t get away...

Yamaha adds to two cruisers to finance offer

26 March 2009 by Andy Downes

Yamaha has added the XVS1300A and XV1900 models to the No Worries 0% finance offer with the scheme itself being extended until May 6. Adding the cruisers adds those bikes to the complete Fazer 600 and...

Scottish Motorcycle Show visitors raise money for Comic Relief

26 March 2009 by Laura Kennerley

MCN would like to thank all the visitors to its stand at last month’s Scottish Motorcycle Show who helped raise £653.93 for charity. The dosh has been donated to Comic Relief.

Oxford Hardcore XL high security chain and padlock

26 March 2009 by Samuel Pinney

This chain and lock is tough, heavy and reassuring. I’ve used it for a couple of weeks to secure bikes in my back garden, which is in a less than desirable area. It’s got a 100% success rate so far.

I complained and the council fixed the road - result!

26 March 2009 by Roy Cope

Not sure whether this will work with all council authorities but it might be worth a try…. I recently complained about the condition of the A2/M2 in the Dartford area. The road joints along the white lane demarcation markings were badly pitted and when overtaking kicked the front wheel of my Triumph markedly. I pointed out the danger of this to TFL and to my amazement the road was resurfaced...

Carole Nash offer free R&Gs with motorcycle insurance

26 March 2009 by James Keen

Carole Nash are giving away R&G crash protectors with every new comprehensive motorcycle insurance policy. The aim is to help bikers minimise the cost of accident claims – or even remove the need to...

Florida to Alaska - Last Part!

25 March 2009 by marcus Kingma

Florida to Alaska- Last Part!!! Arriving at Prudhoe Bay after 16.000 km.

Born again bikers road trip for charity

25 March 2009 by Paul Holroyd

My best friend Mike Palmer and I are going on a trip to raise funds for UNICEF, now where have you heard that before! The difference is that we have not ridden bikes for over 20 years (we are not...

Sportsbike ABS ‘might save hundreds of lives a year’

25 March 2009 by Rupert Paul

Is the UK finally ready to accept ABS on sportsbikes? Traditionally all manufacturers except BMW have shied away from fitting the technology to their supersports models. Early this year even Honda...

Speed detectors

25 March 2009 by jonathan cotton

Regarding the news on the bike detectors, i’m pretty sure if you come to warwickshire (kenilworth) you will find these units already in use and have been for a good while now. Lets get them banned!

Bought a new Yamaha R1?

25 March 2009 by Rupert Paul

The new crossplane Yamaha R1 sportsbike has blitzed MCN track and road tests, but many riders, including our test team, report that it takes time to ‘get’ its unique power delivery. Video: 2009...

Ducati Desmoscrambler 696

25 March 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

The second basic proposal of Ducati’s new “young range” could be a scrambler all purpose bike. Based on an L twin 696, it could be a entry level machine, but absolutely fun and easy to ride. For...

Bering offers discount to ACU license holders

25 March 2009 by James Keen

Motorcycle clothing brand Bering are offering recession-crushing deals on one piece suits and race gloves for all ACU licence holders. The offer aims to support racing in the UK from grass route...

Aprilia RSV4 road test preview: From the horse's mouth

25 March 2009 by MCN

MCN finally gets to test the new Aprilia RSV4 tomorrow at its world launch. The 999c V4 superbike is one of the most eagerly awaited machines in years, and we’ll be riding it on Thursday 2 April at...

Ducati Streetfighter world first ride - UPDATED

25 March 2009 by Marc Potter

The Ducati Streetfighter is one of the liveliest bikes Ducati currently makes. And since it comes out of the same gates as the Hypermotard and super powerful 1098R, that really is saying something.

KTM puts Venom project on hold

25 March 2009 by Chris Newbigging

KTM’s Venom naked superbike project has been put on hold while it concentrates on making the RC8 a success. The concept shown in 2004 was expected to materialise as a production model for 2009 (one...

Ducati Streetfighter weight revealed

25 March 2009 by Marc Potter

Ducati Streetfighter project leader Giulio Malagoli has just revealed the new 155bhp bike’s weight and the world press launch in Spain. More news, pictures and details of the Ducati...

Eugene Laverty t-shirts available

25 March 2009 by Rob Hull

An official Eugene Laverty t-shirt has gone on sale following the Irishman’s debut World Supersport win two weekend’s ago at Qatar. Featuring the slogan ‘So it is’ and the rider’s leprechaun logo, the...

Poll: Would you swap your sports bike for a KTM 990 SMT?

25 March 2009 by James Keen

MCN wants to find out what British bikers think about the issues facing motorcycling today. That’s why from now on we’ll be running weekly polls to gather your opinions on all aspects of biking. This...

Three more U.S. states considering less restrictive helmet laws

25 March 2009 by MSN1

Author’s note: There are several more states besides these which are at least looking at softening helmet laws. I took great pains not to misrepresent the positions or passions of respective parties in writing this. And I was commended by at least one senator interviewed for my balance and neutrality (not saying I also do not have opinions besides, but I left them out of this). In the U.S. helmet...

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