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Video: Production starts on Ducati Monster 696

21 March 2008 by MCN Newsdesk

Ducati has started pre-production of the new Monster 696. The firm’s boss, Gabriele Del Torchio, posted this video on the firm’s Desmoblog website showing the first bikes being...

Nicholas Soames MP summoned over quad-bike infringement

21 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

Conservative MP Nicholas Soames has been summoned by a magistrate’s court to answer charges that he rode a quad motorcycle on a public road with a child sitting on the back, while towing a trailer...

2008 Aprilia Tuono colours revealed

21 March 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Aprilia has released these pictures of the 2008-spec Tuono 1000 in new silver and orange colour schemes. In a break with Aprilia’s usual trend of painting their motorcycles in lairy colours with bold...

Mr Loophole mulling legal action against Gwent police

21 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman says he is considering legal action against Gwent Police, after his practice manager Trevor Howarth was cleared of charges claiming he attempted to pervert the course of...

TT inquest: coroner gives verdict of misadventure

20 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

The Coroner of Inquests on the Isle of Man has delivered a damning verdict at the end of an inquiry into the deaths of two spectators and one competitor on the final day of the TT races last...

Police admit speed camera scandal

20 March 2008 by Steve Farrell

Police have admitted dropping 120 speeding cases over allegations a camera operator “fixed” the speeds. Read the original story here A force insider had earlier told MCN an operator was accused of...

MCN Daily 20/03/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

20 March 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 68 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we hear that bikes get access to the first car share lane, Alistair Darling’s car tax plans get slammed and Casey Stoner gets high praise from Bridgestone. 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...

New Valentino Rossi replica AGV GP-Tech helmet

20 March 2008 by Rob Hull

MCN has received exclusive images of the new Valentino Rossi replica AGV GP-Tech helmet that will only be available in a limited run of 250 in the UK. The design is based on the lid currently worn by...

Girls Bike2 acquire new clothing ranges

20 March 2008 by Rob Hull

Girls Bike2, the ladies-only motorcycle clothing retailer, has landed no less than seven new ranges to add to their already wide portfolio. The most recent acquisitions include Armadillo scooter wear,...

Scott Redding T-shirts

20 March 2008 by Rob Hull

You can now show your support for the new British 125 GP sensation Scott Redding with one of his official supporters T-shirts. The shirt is manufactured from 100% cotton and only available in his team...

Rossi ranked as fifth greatest sportsman in the world

20 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

Valentino Rossi has been ranked as the fifth greatest sportsman in the world in a poll of Eurosport viewers. The Yamaha rider received 40% of public votes in one of two semi-finals, but was ranked...

Ducati lauds success in reader poll

20 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

A poll of the readers of eleven motorcycling magazines across Europe has resulted in Ducati scooping two awards for the 2008 Bike of the Year. A total of 95,000 readers contributed to the poll, which...

UK’s first car share motorway lane opens – with access for motorcyclists

20 March 2008 by Steve Farrell

The UK’s first motorway car share lane was opened by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly today, with access granted for motorcyclists. Ruth Kelly reveals plans for an extra lane instead of road...

Plans to raise motorcycle road tax prices slammed by Environmental Transport Association

20 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

The Environmental Transport Association has hit out at changes to the law that mean cars emitting less than 100g of CO2 per kilometre travelled would be exempt from paying Vehicle Excise Duty (road...

Camera van operator “fixed speeds”

20 March 2008 by Steve Farrell

A speed camera van operator is being investigated for “fixing” speeds, according to a police insider. The officer is alleged to have deliberately set speed readings to make it appear motorists were...

Honda Super Blackbird project

19 March 2008 by Howard Abel

My Blackbird is an ongoing project, thought you might want to have a look. Howie

Hot water in Iceland!

19 March 2008 by Ian Neal

At The Blue Lagoon in Iceland last month!

Ken Livingstone's 'doctored' bus lane report

19 March 2008 by Steve Farrell

London Mayor Ken Livingstone faces accusations of doctoring casualty data over a report which found there was no clear safety benefit to letting motorcycles use bus lanes. An earlier version of the...

Japan asks its elderly drivers to give up

19 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

Japanese police have teamed up with businesses to encourage drivers over 65 to give up their driving license. The decision has been made in a bid to cut accident rates in the country, reports in the...

Paddy McGuinness ditches campervan for Kawasaki Z1000

19 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

Paddy McGuinness, who played Paddy in TV comedy Max and Paddy, has joined the motorcycling fraternity by taking delivery of a Kawasaki Z1000. The comedian passed his test in late 2007, and says the...

Get exclusive Suzuki GSX-R750 wallpapers on your mobile

18 March 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Fancy getting a fantastic picture of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R750 on your mobile? Well here’s your chance courtesy of MCN and Suzuki. Simply choose which of the three pictures from the right you want, or...

“Test pattern for spy satellites” is really just motorcycle training ground

18 March 2008 by Steve Farrell

Conspiracy theorists mistook a motorcycle training ground for a secret test pattern for spy satellites. A website on military “secrets” thought there was something fishy when it spotted a “strange...

DVLA scraps plans for motorcycle spy chips

18 March 2008 by Steve Farrell

Fitting all motorcycles with electronic tags would not be cost effective, DVLA has concluded. DVLA lose hundreds of motorcycle licences MCN revealed last year that the agency was researching the...

Kymco announce insurance scheme for KR Sport 125

18 March 2008 by Liam Marsden

Motorcycle manufacturer Kymco has teamed up with MCE Insurance to offer an insurance scheme for Kymco’s KR Sports 125. The scheme runs from now until June 30. Video: How does the Kymco measure up...

Essential winter training

18 March 2008 by baldybarts

Just planning our summer ride out through the Alps – essential pre-planning

Motorcycles would continue to go free in London if Ken Livingstone is re-elected

18 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

London mayor Ken Livingstone does view motorcycles as an effective means of cutting congestion in the city and would continue to exempt bikes from the congestion charge if he is elected to a third...

Skidmarx accessories for Kawasaki 1400GTR

18 March 2008 by Liam Marsden

British firm Skidmarx has developed some aftermarket parts for Kawasaki’s tourer; the 1400GTR. Skidmarx has developed a taller screen that provides an extra four inches of weather protection. The...

MCN Daily 18/03/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

18 March 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 66 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show the 2008 KTM RC8 has a successful dealer launch at the weekend, Ken Livingstone admits bikes can cut congestion problems and Andrea Dovizioso plays down his chances of mounting at 2008 championship bid. 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...

Video: Custom built Husqvarna road racer

18 March 2008 by Adam Child

This Husqvarna racer has been designed in partnership between Husqvarna UK and HM racing to compete in the new Moto 450 class run by the new Thundersport GB club this year. Watch the video to see MCN road tester Adam Child take the motorcycle around Mallory Park and read the full article in MCN, out Wednesday, 19th March, 2008.

Motoring tax income has grown by £1 billion per year

18 March 2008 by Michael Carroll

The amount of revenue the government gains from tax on motorists has grown by £11.3 billion to £45.1 billion since 1997, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders shows. “40% of...

Nottinghamshire Police - a safer place?

17 March 2008 by kawasakibiker

Well, Nottinghamshire Police Force are in the headlines again with a ‘hammer to crack an egg’ approach to Bike deaths. Surprise, surpise. Didn’t we hear all this last summer from ALL the Forces? Doesn’t it therefore prove the Police use methods that obviousy DO NOT WORK AT ALL when it comes to safer riding? Well if you want to be patronised and made to feel like a criminal even more with the...

Ronnies Sex Shop

17 March 2008 by Trevor Stainsby

My partner Tracy won a motorcycle tour of Western Cape, South Africa at the Welsh Motorcycle Show in Builth Wells last May. At the time neither of us had licenses or bikes! We decided to go for it and...

4 x Paw

17 March 2008 by maskell

Is this a case of 4 x Paw x Speed 4 In view of the price of fuel, could be an option.

Top road tax excuses

17 March 2008 by Steve Farrell

Road tax evaders are becoming more creative with their excuses, according to the DVLA. The Agency claims its internet tax renewal service means the classic “tax in the post” will no longer wash.

Bikers targeted with unmarked police cars, motorcycles and helicopter

17 March 2008 by Steve Farrell

Police in Nottingham are targeting motorcyclists with unmarked bikes, cars and a helicopter in a series enforcement operations. The force says the aim of Operation Retina is to cut rider casualties...

MCN Daily 17/03/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

17 March 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 65 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show Boris Johnson hits out at Ken Livingstone, Alpine Stars unveil a new range for the urban rider and Valentino Rossi wants Bridgestone to develop a front qualifying tyre. 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...

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