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Useless DSA

28 September 2008 by tomo1200

After almost 3 weeks of uncertainty, it has been decided that my local test centre will now not be reopening, even though i was told it would be and told it was now fully booked up till december, even though no one has been able to book a test for almost a month. Local learners now have to travel to the “new” test centre at chester, at additional extra cost. Absolute shambles, and a very well kept...

Funny street sign spotted

27 September 2008 by Paul Swain and Robert Baker

While we were out on a wheelie run we passed this lane…. really!! 🙂

DAS test problems

26 September 2008 by john

Hi to all you bikers, I just wanted to write about the stupid ideas the goverment have thought of. First of all, they shut down 200 test centres and say they will open 60… instead they open 30. I failed my D.A.S test last year, I’ve bought my bike (which im still paying for) and when i rang around for lessons they were fully booked up until october, or to expensive at £120 a day or £600 for a five...

Bellagio cruiser gets new paint scheme

26 September 2008 by Michael Carroll

Moto Guzzi has added a new two-tone paint scheme to the colour options available for its Bellagio sports cruiser. The motorcycle can now be bought in grey and white in addition to the existing coal...

Motorcycling gets safer

26 September 2008 by Steve Farrell

The rate of serious motorcycle accidents has fallen 28%, new Government figures reveal. While the total number of serious bike crashes has risen, motorcycle use has risen even more, so the average...

Coolest moped ever

25 September 2008 by badgerpoker

I aaw what may be the coolest moped ever on a beach near Amsterdam- all hand painted, must have taken a while.

BMF blasts daytime lights laws

25 September 2008 by Michael Carroll

The BMF has slammed a European Commission decision to fit daytime running lights (DRLs) to all new cars from 2011, claiming the move will make it harder to spot motorcycles. New laws introduced on...

Ewan McGregor vows to keep kids out of the spotlight

25 September 2008 by Michael Carroll

Ewan McGregor says he won’t let his fame spoil his children. In an interview with the Daily Express, the actor and motorcycle adventurer says that he and his wife Eve have worked hard to shield their...

By Any Means: Exclusive extract of Charley Boorman's new book

25 September 2008 by James Keen

MCN has teamed up with By Any Means to bring you an exclusive extract of Charley Boorman’s new book, which chronicles his exploits in his latest round the world adventure. By Any Means is the story...

Official picture: 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000

25 September 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Suzuki has just released the first official picture of the all-new 2009 GSX-R1000. The key change is an all new engine that is 59mm shorter than the outgoing K7/K8 model, allowing a longer swingarm,...

Monster 1100 officially unveiled

25 September 2008 by Michael Carroll

These are the first official pictures of Ducati’s Monster 1100 and 1100S, which are due to go on sale before Christmas. Two versions are due to be available, the standard 1100 and the 1100S. The...

Wearing top-name motorcycle helmet could cost you thousands, say testers

24 September 2008 by Steve Farrell

Wearing a crash helmet which failed to score the maximum five stars in new safety tests could mean less compensation after a crash, according to experts. Insurers will argue it was your choice to wear only a three-or-four-star helmet and that you are therefore partly responsible for the extent of any injuries, it was claimed. Helmets to achieve fewer than five stars in new Government-approved...

£800,000 of riders’ cash to be pocketed by Government

24 September 2008 by Steve Farrell

Over £800,000 of riders’ cash will be pocketed by the Government in the ongoing motorcycle test shake-up fiasco. Learners who paid £20 extra for the new motorcycle test will not be refunded even...

YamaGamma Heaven: picture gallery

24 September 2008 by James Keen

In the Modern Classics section of this week’s issue of MCN, we featured this special Suzuki RG Gamma/Yamaha RD350LC hybrid. Here’s some extra pictures from the photo shoot that we didn’t have space...

Honda 60th Anniversary interview: The Power of Dreams

24 September 2008 by Laura Kennerley

To mark Honda’s 60th anniversary MCN has been granted an exclusive interview with Shigeru Takagi senior managing director of Honda Motor Company Ltd and president of Honda Motor Europe. Here he talks...

Brands Hatch crash

23 September 2008 by scudmissile

This is one I caught today at Brands hatch, I tried to email the pictures to the guy but it was returned… Oo Stuart, these are for you!

BSB here I come!

23 September 2008 by nigaltomlinson

This is my 6 day old son Finlay, dreaming about his future BSB career…

New MCN September 24: Aprilia's new RSV4 superbike revealed

23 September 2008 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN we reveal the full specs of the all-new Aprilia RSV4. Aprilia has claimed the RSV4 will weigh an astounding 190kg fully fuelled – which is 25kg lighter than the current Honda...

Alpinestars plans exclusive MotoGP range

23 September 2008 by Michael Carroll

A limited edition run of Alpinestars clothing bearing the MotoGP logo is scheduled to go on sale in early 2009, after the firm clinched a deal with Dorna, the commercial rights holders for the race...

Supermodel wears Bering leathers at London Fashion Week

23 September 2008 by James Keen

Tyson Beckford, a top male supermodel for Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren, wore a set of Bering one piece leathers during Naomi Campbell’s charity ‘Fashion For Relief’ event at London’s fashion...

Bikes on TV: September 24-30

23 September 2008 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MM – Men and Motors MOT – Motors TV SS1...

Website launched to help bikers who are victims of theft and fraud

22 September 2008 by Liam Marsden

A new website has been launched, which aims to help motorcyclists who have been victims of theft or fraud. www.motorbikecrime.com has been created by Phil Swift, the insurance industry’s claims expert...

LCC Cyclists breaking the law

21 September 2008 by Anonymous

Two LCC (cycling campaign) cyclists were cycling at speed on the pavement of Lewisham High St which is pedestrian only. They ignored my request that they should not be cycling on the pavement. Both...

MCN in Las Vegas

21 September 2008 by richardfrancis189

Me on my honeymoon in Las Vegas August 2008, on top of the stratosphere catching up on the lastest news in MCN.

Aprilia lift the veil on the new RSV4

21 September 2008 by James Keen

Aprilia have revealed the first official pictures of their road-going 1000cc V4 supersports machine, the RSV4. The Aprilia RSV4 is powered by an engine developed and built in-house by Aprilia. This...

Aprilia RSV4 launch teaser

20 September 2008 by James Keen

MCN News Reporter Chris Newbigging is in Rome right now at the launch of Aprilia’s new RSV4 and he’s just sent through this camera phone shot and some info on the bike as a little teaser. Click here...

MCN in Maldives

20 September 2008 by cengiz halil

Enjoying the hot weather on summer island in the maldives, having a good read of MCN!

Three new Kawasaki VN1700 cruisers

20 September 2008 by Andy Downes

KAWASAKI has taken the wraps off the 2009 bikes including the new ZX-6R, ER6-f and ER6-n, three new cruisers and a new KLX250 enduro-style machine. Full details are in the September 24 issue of...

Kawasaki reveal 2009 motorcycles: ZX-6R, ER6, three new VN1700 cruisers and the KLX250

20 September 2008 by James Keen

Kawasaki have revealed a bunch of new 2009 motorcycles, including the new ZX-6R, a sharper ER6-f and ER6-n, three different versions of the new VN1700 cruiser and an enduro-style KLX250 to tempt...

Kawasaki gives ER6 sporty makeover

20 September 2008 by Andy Downes

Kawasaki has taken the wraps off the 2009 bikes including the new ZX-6R, ER6-f and ER6-n, three new cruisers and a new KLX250 enduro-style machine. Full details are in the September 24 issue of...

No nods, why?!

20 September 2008 by reddunk

I have been riding my 125cc for about 3-4 months now and everyone I have been nodding at on a motorcycle (2 wheels and an engine) has not nodded back. Is this because I only ride a 125cc, or is it because others riders are rude?

Britain's Got Biking Talent with Carole Nash: Voting now closed

19 September 2008 by James Keen

Voting has now closed in MCN’s Britain’s Got Biking Talent contest with Carole Nash. Your votes have been cast and the 12 bikes you chose from the 50 finalists will now feature in the 2009 Carole...

Motorcycles to get speed limiters

19 September 2008 by Steve Farrell

Motorcycles will be fitted with speed limiters linked to satellites to prevent them ever exceeding the limit under plans announced by Government. The devices could take control from riders by...

Helmets Off!

19 September 2008 by AllyB1200

Yet another petrol station is insisting on all motorcyclists removing their helmets before filling up with petrol, I got caught today. It is the Budgens Local Total garage on The Broadway,...

London borough mayor passionate about motorcycles

19 September 2008 by Michael Carroll

Britain’s youngest borough mayor has a dark secret. He’s mad about motorcycles, and wants to do all he can to encourage people to ride. Andrew Johnson, 28, is the mayor of Hammersmith and Fulham...

Friday funny: Road testers busted for Terrorism!

19 September 2008 by Liam Marsden

You’d expect road testing motorcycles to be a fairly glamorous affair, with the only dangers being the danger of riding a motorcycle close to its limit, but I bet you never thought road testers would...

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