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Please help with my froggy moment

30 March 2008 by Paolo Lubrano Lavadera

Returning home and filtering in very heavy traffic on my CBR1000 FM 1991 I was turned into a frog by something very nasty !! Please any good lady willing to spare a kiss to turn me back to a Prince!!!!

Man on the Move

30 March 2008 by Anonymous

Man on the Move

It all started way back in 1991 if I had never put the television on that day I wouldn’t have known Michael Schumacher, I am so proud to be his number 1 fan. I have written a dedication/tribute book...

MV Agusta and Citroen reveal the C2 1587 Brutale

28 March 2008 by Liam Marsden

MV Agusta and Citroen reveal the C2 1587 Brutale

Italian motorcycle firm MV Agusta has teamed up with French car manufacturer Citroen to create a special show car for the My Special Car Show in Rimini, Italy. What they have ended up with is the...

£130 off Schuberth helmets at Infinity Motorcycles

28 March 2008 by Liam Marsden

£130 off Schuberth helmets at Infinity Motorcycles

Infinity Motorcycles has reduced all Schuberth helmets by up to £130 from list price. The biggest saving to be had is for the Schuberth Concept flip-front helmet, which is reduced to £149.99 – £130...

Road-tax on high-capacity motorcycles up by £2

28 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

Road-tax on high-capacity motorcycles up by £2

The rate of Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax) for motorcycles of 601cc and over has increased by £2 to £66, a spokesman for the Treasury has confirmed. Motorcycle tax raise slammed Government claims 40%...

New NW Biker Site Rides into Town!

28 March 2008 by Rick Wilson

‘Rewind’ is a completely free site for all North West Bikers and Pillions to share an online community with others who have a similar interest …bikes! The new site is also a superb resource where all North West motorcycle related forums, clubs, groups and road safety teams can join and post their events, fundraisers, meets, rallies, functions and rideouts in the events section and advertise their...

Michael Schumacher wins at Barcelona on a Triumph

28 March 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Michael Schumacher wins at Barcelona on a Triumph

These pictures have just emerged of Michael Schumacher winning a race on his Triumph Daytona 675. Sent to German newspaper Bild by two ordinary members of the public, the images show Michael...

Kawasaki ZX-10R now covered by finance deal

28 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

Kawasaki ZX-10R now covered by finance deal

Kawasaki is hoping to keep sales of its models healthy by adding its ZX-10R to a list of motorcycles offered with 0% finance. The superbike is the latest Kawasaki available through the finance scheme,...

Robbie Maddison breaks world record long jump in practice

27 March 2008 by Liam Marsden

Robbie Maddison breaks world record long jump in practice

Australian daredevil Robbie Maddison has broken his own long jump world record during practice for the Crusty Demon’s Night of World Records this weekend. Video: Robbie Maddison’s first world record...

Video: Triumph Bonneville Evel Knievel replica

27 March 2008 by Trevor Franklin

In 1968 Evel Knievel jumped the Caesar’s Palace casino fountains on a Triumph Bonneville T120. To make sure that the Las Vegas event isn’t forgotten Triumph specialist dealer Jack Lilley has built a motorcycle to commemorate the fact it was Triumph who kickstarted Knievel’s career. Watch the video below to see what MCN Chief road tester Trevor Franklin thought of the tribute motorcycle. Read the...

Video: Ducati Monster 696 accessories

27 March 2008 by Liam Marsden

Video: Ducati Monster 696 accessories

Ducati has released this video of some of their accessories for the new Monster 696, which is due in the UK in May. Ducati unveil the Monster 696+ Video: production starts on Monster...

Weise release Tornado SPS gloves

27 March 2008 by Liam Marsden

Weise release Tornado SPS gloves

Weise has just released the Tornado SPS glove, made from goatskin and kangaroo and designed with racing in mind. The Tornado SPS has been developed after testing in World Superbikes. The main body of...

MCN Daily 27/03/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

27 March 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 73 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show motorcyclists live are at risk because of the lack of new style test centres, Richard Hammond gets a new Harley and British 125GP rookie Scott Redding is coy on his Jerez chances.  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...

Video: Ducati Desmosedici RR MotoGP replica on the road

27 March 2008 by Michael Neeves

MCN senior road tester Michael Neeves is the lucky man who got to take Ducati’s £40,000 Desmosedici RR MotoGP replica on the world’s first road test. Watch the video above to see if the motorcycle can maintain its sensational track reputation as it takes to the streets of Glasgow. Read the full article in MCN, Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

Road pricing plans still in the pipeline

27 March 2008 by Micahel Carroll

Road pricing plans still in the pipeline

The Government is still pushing ahead with plans to introduce local road pricing schemes, despite massive public opposition to the plans. Motorcycles get road pricing trial Government secretive on...

Suzuki set to be first with production fuel cell motorcycle

27 March 2008 by Ben Purvis

Suzuki set to be first with production fuel cell motorcycle

Suzuki and British firm Intelligent Energy have announced an extension of their agreement to develop hydrogen fuel-cell motorcycles with the intention of creating a production-ready hydrogen-powered...

‘Motorcyclists lives at risk’ in new test fiasco

26 March 2008 by Steve Farrell

‘Motorcyclists lives at risk’ in new test fiasco

Motorcyclists’ lives will be put at risk by a lack of new test centres, Liberal Democrats have said. Learner riders face 200-mile round trips to sit new tests from October due to the shortage,...

DVLA spy chip report

26 March 2008 by Steve Farrell

DVLA spy chip report

DVLA has decided motorcycles should not be fitted with electronic tags intended to help police tackle road tax evasion. Read the original story here DVLA hold secret talks on motorcycle tagging A...

Richard Hammond takes to the road on custom Harley Davidson

26 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

Richard Hammond takes to the road on custom Harley Davidson

Former MCN columnist and BBC Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond is back on two wheels, after taking delivery of a highly customised Harley Davidson Street Glide. The motorcycle was prepared by...

North West London worst for theft

26 March 2008 by Steve Farrell

North West London worst for theft

North West London has been identified as the worst place in the country for theft in an insurance survey. The survey, by Carole Nash, places London regions in all top five places. The worst place...

Unmarked camera motorcycle targets motorcyclists

26 March 2008 by Steve Farrell

Unmarked camera motorcycle targets motorcyclists

Police in North Wales are targeting motorcyclists with an unmarked Honda Fireblade equipped with a camera. A former officer who still works closely with the force said at least one other unmarked...

Vote in our poll, do you prefer monocoques or conventional frames?

26 March 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Vote in our poll, do you prefer monocoques or conventional frames?

Sportscar manufacturer Lotus has revealed the design of a motorcycle design, which was set to revolutionise chassis. The theory of a monocoque is to dispense of the usual frame and replace it with...

Brain injuries put in the spotlight by week-long campaign

25 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

Brain injuries put in the spotlight by week-long campaign

Headway, the UK’s leading brain injury charity, is gearing up for a week-long campaign designed to raise awareness of the problems a brain injury can present. The Brain Injury Awareness week is a...

Government tells police: catch motorcyclists in April

25 March 2008 by Steve Farrell

Government tells police: catch motorcyclists in April

Police have instructions from Government to spend April targeting motorcyclists, MCN can reveal. The instructions are contained in a Department for Transport (DfT) “enforcement calendar” issued to...

New 15mph speed limits

25 March 2008 by Steve Farrell

New 15mph speed limits

Urban speed limits of 15mph are to be introduced in new “eco towns” across the UK to tackle global warming. The plans, due to be unveiled by housing minister Caroline Flint later this week, are...

Triumph Street Triples recalled for shock absorber problem

25 March 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Triumph Street Triples recalled for shock absorber problem

Triumph is advising owners of the Street Triple 675 to return their bikes to a dealer as soon as possible to rectify a possible defect in the rear shock absorber. The service bulletin has been issued...

All Foggy Petronas equipment up for sale

25 March 2008 by Liam Marsden

All Foggy Petronas equipment up for sale

An auction has started today selling everything that was owned by the Team Foggy Petronas World Superbike racing team. There are a total of 494 items from the Foggy Petronas team up for sale on the...

MCN Daily 25/03/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

25 March 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 71 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we hear David Cameron ignores traffic laws while cycling, Michael Schumacher proves he is good on two wheels and BSB testing falls victim to the weather.  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...

My new GSX-R750 - better than I'd hope for

23 March 2008 by Andy Harrod

It was a cold wet saturday afternoon but that did not stop me going to pick up my new K8 GSX-R750. I was trading up from a K6 GSX-R600 and I must admit that this new bike had a lot to live up to. As soon as I left the dealer I could feel the bike still felt as comfy and precise as the bike i had just left behind. As it was wet and blowing a gale I had the excuse to use the lowest of the three map...

My bike mad son

21 March 2008 by emmad mali

My bike mad son

Hello MCN, this picture was taken in Libya, in it are my brothers and my son. He was few months in that picture – he is really crazy about bikes. I took him to the london motorbike show.

Prague 2008

21 March 2008 by Dave Sandham

Prague 2008

I was over in Prague for a stag party when I happend to spot a group of bikers coming out of the underground station all carrying what looked like newly purchased motorcycle lids. I followed the trail...

Start 'em young

21 March 2008 by Paul Trowbridge

Start 'em young

Thought I would send in a picture of my 3 week old son “JT” (James Trowbridge). Just finished reading his first MCN, now being used as a blanket…… Happy dreaming about track days on Daddy’s K6 Gixxer...

Ghezzi-Brian turn Moto Guzzi V11 into a sportsbike

21 March 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Ghezzi-Brian turn Moto Guzzi V11 into a sportsbike

The team behind Moto Guzzi’s MGS-01 race bike have turned the relaxed V11 naked roadster into this – the Ghezzi-Brain Monza sportsbike. Designed as a kit that can be fitted as a whole or in steps, the...

David Cameron ignores traffic laws while cycling

21 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

David Cameron ignores traffic laws while cycling

David Cameron, the leader of the Conservative Party, has issued a public apology after the Daily Mirror published pictures of him flouting road laws on his pushbike. Cyclists to get seperate traffic...

Michael Schumacher proves his motorcycling skills again

21 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

Michael Schumacher proves his motorcycling skills again

Former F1 world champion Michael Schumacher has proven yet again that he’s as capable on two-wheels as he was on four, after taking third place in a race at the Pannonia Ring in Hungary aboard a Honda...

Vemar release Alex de Angelis replica

21 March 2008 by Liam Marsden

Vemar release Alex de Angelis replica

Vemar has released an Alex de Angelis replica helmet to celebrate Alex de Angelis’s move to MotoGP for 2008. The helmet is Vemar’s top of the range VSREV helmet, which is made from a material called...