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Video: Moto Guzzi Stelvio Group test

11 April 2008 by Michael Neeves

To see where the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio fits into the adventure tourer world, we took it, a BMW R1200GS, KTM 990 Adventure and Triumph Tiger to Italy to visit the world famous Stelvio Pass. Of course, we checked to see if it was open first… Watch the video above to see how the group test went and read the full article in MCN, Wednesday, 9 April, 2008.

First ride: Honda DN-01 is a little confusing

11 April 2008 by Marc Potter

First ride: Honda DN-01 is a little confusing

MCN editor Marc Potter has just ridden the new 680cc Honda DN-01 around Lake Como in northern Italy as part of the first group to test the bike. He said: “Unfortunately Lake Como is covered in mist...

Video: Toseland takes to the phones for Bennetts

10 April 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Video: Toseland takes to the phones for Bennetts

MotoGP star and reigning World Superbike champion James Toseland has swapped his regular piano ivories for a computer keyboard by joining insurance firm Bennetts for a day, as part of a month-long...

Norwich named as king of the scooters

10 April 2008 by Michael Carroll

Norwich named as king of the scooters

Norwich has been dubbed Britain’s Scooter Capital by motorcycle insurance firm Bennetts, with an impressive 1 in 20 residents in the city owning a scooter. Data from the firm suggests Norwich could...

KBC unveils race-specification helmet

10 April 2008 by Michael Carroll

KBC unveils race-specification helmet

Helmet manufacturer KBC has expanded its range with the launch of a full-face, race-spec, lid. The VR-2R is constructed from a vacuum-laminated shell, and features a dual-intake vent system to...

First ride: Getting ready to ride the Honda DN-01

10 April 2008 by Angus Farquhar

First ride: Getting ready to ride the Honda DN-01

MCN editor Marc Potter has just arrived at Lake Como in northern Italy to become one of the first people in the world to ride the all-new and radical Honda DN-01. Honda claim the DN-01 has created an...

stealth camera signs

10 April 2008 by frizz

look north stealth cameras/signs http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/nol/newsid_7330000/newsid_7338800/7338867.stm?bw=bb&mp=wm&news=1&ms3=6&ms_javascript=true&bbcws=2

Should i be proud or worried?

10 April 2008 by charlie triumph

Cant believe my bike finally made it on to an at risk list re insurance issue 9/4/08 only ever seen hand full of Triumph Tridents on the road in the last 11 years of ownership although try getting parts can see why scum would see a market for second hand spares. Not many other than Triumph lists spares for them, even evil bay few and far between

Vintage motorcycles stolen from pensioner

10 April 2008 by Michael Carroll

Vintage motorcycles stolen from pensioner

An octogenarian has had her collection of vintage motorcycles looted by thieves, who broke into the outbuilding at her farmhouse where the collection was stored. Joyce Cobbing had built up the...

Video: MV Augusta Brutale 1078RR first ride

10 April 2008 by Michael Neeves

MV Agusta’s new Brutale 1078RR has the engine from the F4 RR312 superbike crammed into its tinny, sexy chassis. But it’s not just its 154bhp and 166-plus mph top speed, which sets this apart from any Brutale built before, the best bit is that it’s smoother and easier to ride than ever. Check out the video below to see Senior Road Tester, Michael Neeves tackle the £13,000 Brutale amd read the full...

MV Agusta Bestiale ready to go into production

09 April 2008 by Sarah Carnell

MV Agusta Bestiale ready to go into production

The MV Agusta Bestiale concept motorcycle attracted lots of attention when it was unveiled at last year’s Paris Show, and now finally it has been confirmed this radical conversion is to go into...

MP hits out at sluggish test centre progress

09 April 2008 by Michael Carroll

MP hits out at sluggish test centre progress

Learner motorcyclists living in rural areas on the west coast of Scotland could face a 200-mile round trip to sit their motorcycle test from September 29, because construction of new multi-purpose...

Malaguti brings back the 250 stroker

09 April 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Malaguti brings back the 250 stroker

Tiny Italian independant manufacturer, Malaguti, seems to have sparked life in to the two stroke market with its new MR250, which was unveiled at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. The Malaguti MR250 houses a...

Motocross riders line up for Evel Knievel award

09 April 2008 by Michael Carroll

Motocross riders line up for Evel Knievel award

The first Evel Knievel Award is set to be presented next weekend, at the Moto X World Championships. The award celebrates Knievel’s contribution to the world of extreme riding, and is due to be...

Joel with MCN

09 April 2008 by Andy Arnold

Joel with MCN

Here’s a pic of my 3 month old son, Joel with his first quality T-Shirt and read!!!!

MCN Daily 09/04/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

09 April 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 81 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show there is controversy over the new test centre’s, MCN are at the launch for Harley Davidson’s XR1200R and Valentino Rossi looks for more success in Estoril.  Subscribe to this podcast with RSS  Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email us here to let us know what you think of...

Video: RS Taichi airbag suit on sale in 2008

09 April 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Dainese might be prepared to launch a production version of its D-Air airbag suit in 2010, but rivals RS Taichi look set to beat them to dealerships as they launch their T-RAPS suit this year. The T-RAPS (Taichi Racing Airbag Protection System) has been shown in the video in its prototype form, and has already been shown as such at several events last year. Priced at £1440 in Japan, the T-RAPS...

First impressions from the Harley Davidson X1200R launch

09 April 2008 by Phil West

First impressions from the Harley Davidson X1200R launch

Harley Davidson is launching its European only Flat Track inspired XR1200R in and around Valencia road test editor Phil West has been riding the motorcycle today for MCN. Here are Phil’s first...

On daddy's bike

09 April 2008 by alex howarth

On daddy's bike

Just managed to get really good pic of my baby boy on my bike hope he is going to take after me.

Moto Guzzi Stelvio against its rivals

09 April 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Moto Guzzi Stelvio against its rivals

In this week’s MCN you can see how the Moto Guzzi Stelvio gets on when put through its paces against its main rivals. MCN tested the Moto Guzzi Stelvio against the BMW R1200GS, KTM 990 Adventure and...

Michelin teams up with Sainsburys for free fuel

08 April 2008 by Michael Carroll

Michelin teams up with Sainsburys for free fuel

Tyre manufacturer Michelin is hoping to boost sales of its Pilot Road 2 rubber, by offering a free fuel voucher to anyone buying a set of the tyres up to May 31, 2008. Buyers would be given a claim...

Steve McQueen and Belstaff in legal battle

08 April 2008 by Steve Farrell

Steve McQueen and Belstaff in legal battle

Steve McQueen was famously fond of his Trailmaster jacket made by British firm Belstaff. But relations between his estate and the clothing maker seem to have gone downhill since the star’s death. Last...

Controversial Buell 1125R transformed with a paintjob

08 April 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Controversial Buell 1125R transformed with a paintjob

It’s fair to say the new Buell 1125R’s styling hasn’t been received to well – but this one-off created for insurance company Bennetts shows how a simple colour change transforms the bike. The red and...

Speed camera boss denies ‘137mph’ biker video is staged

08 April 2008 by Steve Farrell

Speed camera boss denies ‘137mph’ biker video is staged

A speed camera boss has denied staging a publicity video which claims to show a speeding motorcyclist hitting 137mph.   Norfolk Safety Camera Partnership released the clip at the launch of a...

Man granted motorcycle licence by mistake in DVLA mix-up

08 April 2008 by Steve Farrell

Man granted motorcycle licence by mistake in DVLA mix-up

AN MCN reader has been told the motorcycle licence he has held for a decade was issued to him by mistake. Gareth Jordan passed his full motorcycle test in 1997 and has been riding daily ever...

J&S Accessories opens new Kawasaki dealerships

08 April 2008 by Michael Carroll

J&S Accessories opens new Kawasaki dealerships

Kawasaki has expanded its UK dealer network with the addition of two new branches, one in Birmingham and one in London. Existing dealer J&S Accessories has opened both branches, which bring its total...

Campaigner claims bikers use rural roads as racetracks

08 April 2008 by Michael Carroll

Campaigner claims bikers use rural roads as racetracks

A spokesman for the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has defended a statement that claims motorcyclists treat country roads like a racetrack, telling MCN his comments related to a specific...

First ride: Yamaha Tenere pre launch report

08 April 2008 by Peter Baker

First ride: Yamaha Tenere pre launch report

Deputy Editor, Ped Baker is in Morocco to test Yamaha’s new XT660Z Tenere and he’s sent his first report back ahead of riding the motorcycle over the coming few days. The Tenere is the third bike in...

MCN Daily 07/04/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

07 April 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 80 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we ride the new Ducati Monster, JamesToseland taks to the phones and snow gets in the way way of the first British Superbikes round.  Subscribe to this podcast with RSS  Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email us here to let us know what you think of the new show.

MCN on the piste

07 April 2008 by nick pinto

MCN on the piste

‘Parky and Pinto posing on the piste.’ Taking a break from skiing in Bansko, Bulgaria.

£1million motorcycle collection to be sold

07 April 2008 by Chris Newbigging

£1million motorcycle collection to be sold

Bonhams has just announced that it is to sell the Professor Fritz Ehn Motorcycle Museum Collection with a collective value estimated at over £1m. 300 motorcycles are to be auctioned on June 30, 2008...

Mallet weilding driver gets community service

07 April 2008 by Michael Carroll

Mallet weilding driver gets community service

A driver who was found guilty of attacking a motorcyclist with a mallet, has been sentenced to 150 hours of community service. At a trial in March, motorist Bernard Docherty was found guilty of a...

Rossi rep

06 April 2008 by lee.rudrum@btinternet.com

Rossi rep

Just thought I would show you a pic of my bike that I painted myself. Hope you like it.

Recuperating and catching up with MCN

06 April 2008 by Derek Walker

Recuperating and catching up with MCN

Dan Walker in Treliske hospital Cornwall following leg surgery. No bike riding for at least 6 months Dan

Relaxing in the South of France

06 April 2008 by Wiggysan

Relaxing in the South of France

Whilst working in the South of France, I found a great way to relax!

Toseland meets Toseland

05 April 2008 by rossi the dog

Toseland meets Toseland

James Toseland, my son Scott and Toseland the Rottweiler at Bowers Motorcycles. James is a star!