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Christmas gift of the day: Dainese legends mugs

13 December 2008 by James Keen

Christmas is nearly upon us and to help make your shopping easy and hassle free, we’ll be bringing you our ‘gift of the day’ recommendations in the run up to the big day. All of our christmas gift...

Suomy gold Extreme boots

12 December 2008 by Michael Carroll

These Suomy Extreme boots could be perfect for Jorge Lorenzo fans. The bold gold-coloured boot has magnesium protectors on the heel and ankle, plus an anti-slip sole. Shop for motorcycle gear...

Friday funny: The real easy rider

12 December 2008 by Michael Carroll

Who says men can’t multi-task? This rider manages to negotiate through heavy traffic while writing a text message on his phone, and generally kicking back and relaxing. Could you relax on your bike with driving standards like that? Nice helmet, too.

Manchester rejects congestion charge

12 December 2008 by Steve Farrell

Greater Manchester has voted a resounding to ‘no’ to congestion charge plans for the region. Voters rejected the plans in all of the region’s 10 boroughs by an overall majority of 79% amid a 53.2%...

100 per cent import tariff on European motorcycles in US

12 December 2008 by Phil West

The US is considering imposing a massive 100% import tariff on European bikes – although it will only apply to those under 500cc. If imposed, it would result in the doubling of the price in the US of...

Motorcycle thieves stalk victims online, warn police

12 December 2008 by Steve Farrell

Motorcycle thieves are using social networking websites and classified ad sites to find their next victims, police have warned. They say riders too often give away enough clues to lead thieves to...

London Bike parking demo on Sunday

12 December 2008 by spencerd72

Westminster council have decided to start charging bikes to park in motorcycle bays within it’s boundaries. Could this be the thin end of the wedge? Probably yes. Once this additional revenue stream is opened by one council, you can be sure the rest will all follow. What was once free will become chargeable. Unless of course they get scared off by a lot of people voicing their dissapproval of the...

Money off Triumph clothing this weekend

12 December 2008 by Michael Carroll

Beat the Christmas credit crunch with money-off Triumph clothing and accessories this weekend. You’ll receive a £5 voucher for every £50 spent at dealers open on December 13 and 14, and be able to...

Christmas gift of the day: Mag-Lite Solitaire torch

12 December 2008 by James Keen

Christmas is nearly upon us and to help make your shopping easy and hassle free, we’ll be bringing you our ‘gift of the day’ recommendations in the run up to the big day. All of our christmas gift...

Skidmarz carbon fibre products for Honda CB1000R

11 December 2008 by Michael Carroll

Add some high-tech protection to your Honda CB1000R with this new range of carbon fibre parts from Skidmarx. Pictured here are a bellypan that bolts onto existing mounting points and costs £225, a set...

First Yamaha V-maxs hit dealer floors

11 December 2008 by Andy Downes

Yamaha dealer Flitwick Motorcycles have taken delivery of the first three V-Maxs in the UK, with owners hoping to pick up their new 197bhp £16,000 machines very soon. Flitwick’s Saul Towers said:...

Video: Fan gets NEC logo tattoo

11 December 2008 by Andy Downes

One showgoer was so impressed with the NEC motorcycle show’s ‘Panther’ logo that he has had it tattooed on his back. The fan, Jay Moore, asked show bosses to send him high resolution images of the...

Video: Triumph 675 launch

10 December 2008 by MCN

The original Triumph Daytona 675 was a cracking supersports bike when it was released in 2006. So Triumph had a big task on their hands in making the new model better. The new Daytona handled the Cartegena circuit very well, with the uprated chassis and the suspension making it an absolute joy to throw in to the twsties. The three cylinder engine pulls from as low as 3,000 rpm. Even if you miss a...

Video: Jack Lilley Triumph Scrambler road test

10 December 2008 by Michael Neeves

Jack Lilley motorcycles are famed for producing one-of-a-kind Triumph specials and this is their latest. Based on the 2009 Scrambler, this Triumph has been given that ‘Great Escape’ Steve McQueen...

Knox unveil Cold Killers top for women

10 December 2008 by Michael Carroll

Women have two good reasons to wear Knox’s new Cold Killers Sport Top. First, the base layer helps keep you warm, with a windproof outer material, and fleece lining. Compare and buy motorcycle base...

New trailer shows Terminator 4 motorcycles

10 December 2008 by Liam Marsden

The new Terminator movie, Terminator Salvation features cyborg motorcycles, as shown in the latest trailer for the Hollywood blockbuster. The Moto-Terminators are part cyborg and part motorcycle...

Jim Carrey rides Ducati Hypermotard in Yes Man

10 December 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Jim Carrey rides a Ducati Hypermotard in new US comedy film ‘Yes Man’. The film revolves around Carrey’s character Carl Allen being challenged to say ‘yes’ to everything – leading him to learn to ride a motorcycle. See him here in this short trailer wheelying a Hypermotard, or see it from 26 December 2008.

Christmas gift of the day: motorbike slippers

10 December 2008 by James Keen

Christmas is nearly upon us and to help make your shopping easy and hassle free, we’ll be bringing you our ‘gift of the day’ recommendations in the run up to the big day. All of our christmas gift...

MCN in the Canary Islands

10 December 2008 by Steve Gransby

The wife on our rental in La Gomera next to Tenerife. Sea level to 5000 feet four times and over 300 hairpin in only 80 miles! It would have been great on a super motard, but the XT did the job…...

Head-to-head: New and old Kawasaki ZX-6R

09 December 2008 by Michael Neeves

I’ve just come in from riding the new 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R against the old 2008 model and I’m flabbergasted. I won’t give too much away; you’ll have to read all about it in our full road test in the...

Hub-centre steer R1 from GTS1000 designer

09 December 2008 by MCN News Desk

Former Yamaha engineer Jean-Michel Thiers has developed an all-new hub-centre steer superbike using an R1 engine to prove that the system offers a real advantage over conventional telescopic...

Petition: Remove VAT from motorcycle kit

09 December 2008 by Steve Hodgson

Can I ask that you take a look at this petition and if you agree please sign it. Also please pass it on to get other bikers to support this case to help people afford decent riding kit: Petition to remove VAT from bike kit

Best of British gifts from Triumph

09 December 2008 by Michael Carroll

Triumph has added some last-minute Christmas gifts to its clothing and accessories range. The latest additions include the Modern Classic kit bag (£80); a Swarovski ladies watch (£80), a Steve McQueen...

Adrenalin release first race-inspired XR1200

09 December 2008 by MCN

Darlington based Adrenalin Moto have produced the UK first modified Harley-Davidson XR1200 based on Harley’s new one make race series race bike, which will be making its first appearance next year at...

Arai cuts the cost of replicas

09 December 2008 by Michael Carroll

You don’t have to fork out on Arai’s top-line RX7-GP helmet to wear a racer replica colour scheme. This Colin Edwards-inspired paint job will be available on Arai’s Chaser helmet in February, for...

New MCN December 10: New Triumph 675 tested

09 December 2008 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s edition of MCN Trevor Franklin tests the 2009 Triumph Daytona 675 and he reckons Triumph are on to a winner. With uprated suspension and a revised engine, Trev reckons the new 675 could...

Christmas gift of the day: Bultaco vintage t-shirt

09 December 2008 by James Keen

Christmas is nearly upon us and to help make your shopping easy and hassle free, we’ll be bringing you our ‘gift of the day’ recommendations in the run up to the big day. All of our christmas gift...

New Ducati Monster for Brad Pitt

09 December 2008 by Laura Kennerley

Angelina Jolie is reported to be planning to buy Brad Pitt a new Ducati for his 45th birthday. American magazine In Touch Weekly claims Jolie will surprise Pitt with a new Monster 1100S titanium on...

Kawasaki release thermal layers

09 December 2008 by Michael Carroll

Kawasaki fans can go green with a new range of thermal base layers in the firm’s traditional bright green colour. The range includes short and long-sleeve summer shirts, and a winter shirt with...

Win a copy of the official MotoGP Season Review 2008

09 December 2008 by James Keen

You can win one of 5 copies of the Official MotoGP season review 2008 in a free-to-enter prize draw. Click here to enter the competition now! The MotoGP season review is a hardback book loaded with...

Derringer boss talks vintage motorcycles

09 December 2008 by Michael Carroll

These videos show vintage-style Derringer Motorcycles in action. The motorcycles are built in California and have quickly become favourites of movie stars, rocket scientists, and even royalty. The...

Superbike parts up for auction

09 December 2008 by Laura Kennerley

Custom American Superbike series carbon fibre bodywork which has never been available to the public before is being auctioned for charity. Created by Taylor Made Racing, the £7,000 2008 Honda...

Poll: Should the Kawasaki ZRX1200 come to the UK?

09 December 2008 by Liam Marsden

Kawasaki has just unveiled the new Kawasaki ZRX1200 based on the original ZRX concept motorcycle raced by Eddie Lawson. Unfortunately Kawasaki UK have no plans to bring the retro-cool ZRX1200 to the...

Lawrence of Arabia letters fetch £10,000 at auction

09 December 2008 by James Keen

A bundle of letters the infamous T.E. Lawrence wrote to an RAF Flight Sergeant in 1932 and ’33 have been sold at auction for a staggering £10,000, showing that the cult figure remains as popular and...

Leon Haslam meets Elton John

09 December 2008 by Rob Hull

Leon Haslam met Elton John in London last week when the legendary pop star was at the unveiling of a new photographic exhibition by Anderson and Low called Champions. The exhibition has taken several...

Funny road sign

08 December 2008 by ianesy

While visiting Orkney I came across this road sign and thought you might enjoy it!

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