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MCN in the Austrian mountains

19 February 2008 by peter corby

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Non-slip manhole covers get UK green light

19 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

Slippery manhole covers could be consigned to history if UK proposals are accepted by Europe, the British Motorcyclists Federation has said. New non-slip manhole covers offer equivalent grip to a good quality road surface, according to the BMF. The UK committee working on revising European standards has agreed to recommend the covers as a minimum requirement, the group said. A spokesman said it...

Picture special: Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat roams London

19 February 2008 by Michael Neeves

This week MCN’s Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves has been riding the £50,000 Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat, which is now available in the UK as an official import. The Confederate F131 Hellcat...

Richard Brunstrom’s strange claims

19 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

North Wales top police officer Richard Brunstrom makes a series of road safety claims that seem to contradict Government evidence in his latest blog rant. Brunstrom claims ‘speeding, drink driving...

Jerez Testing Moto GP Feb 2008

18 February 2008 by littleolly

If you have not been to a test session, then Jerez is worth a visit. Take a cheap flight to Malaga and make a weekend of it. It is only a 2 hour drive from the Airport and you can drop off the wife...

Nitro Circus 5: Thrillbillies trailer

18 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Check out the trailer for Travis Pastrana’s latest DVD, Nitro Circus five, Thrillbillies. Race of Champions: Part one Race of Champions: Part two The film features ridiculous stunts including freestyle motocross riders clicking each others heels in mid air and monster trucks jumping over motocross bikes, jumping over other motocross motorcycles! Shop for motorcycle products: compare prices on...

New Venhill braided brake lines for 2008

18 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

British company Venhill has released new braided steel brake lines for many of 2008’s new motorcycles. The hoses will be available for Ducati’s 848 and 1098, Kawasaki’s ZX-6R and Suzuki’s GSX650F,...

MCN Daily 18/02//08: Your daily video motorcycle news

18 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 45 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show James Toseland’s injury scare, the words smallest speed gun is coming to Britain and the Highway Agency asks bikers for help with slogans. 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.

World's smallest speed gun on the way to Britain

18 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Laser Atlanta has created possibly the most accurate and smallest speed gun to date. Speed camera inaccuracy could get 100’s off speeding fines Hidden speed cameras in Lincolnshire The SpeedLaser B,...

So where does all my Tax go?!

16 February 2008 by heathtipton

Bimbling along minding my own business the other night, carefully scrubbing in the new rear tyre on my K1200s (always a bad idea to spend money on your bike – bad things are typically around the...

Failing to stop for the police

16 February 2008 by Anonymous

I was caught doing 50mph in a 30mph zone by policeman who claims he was stood at the side of the road and tried to pull me over. I did not see him and now I am being summoned to court for speeding and failing to stop. Can anybody give me advice and tell me the max penalty I can get. My speed was recorded by a handheld gun

Repsol replica 2008 Honda Fireblade unveiled

15 February 2008 by Chris Newbigging

An Italian dealer has created the first 2008 Honda Fireblade in MotoGP replica Repsol colours. The new CBR1000RR is stock apart from the Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden replica paint, and isn’t due to be offered as an official model at the moment.

Snow-going motorcycle

15 February 2008 by Ben Purvis

While we don’t quite get the winters for it in this country, this creation from Canadian firm AD Bovin is designed to turn your road bike into a snow-cycle. Although it’s not the first firm to make such a kit – replacing the rear wheel with tracks and the front with a ski – the new Explorer kit is designed to fit road-legal enduros as well as pure motocrossers. The £1500 kit even uses the bikes...

Variable message signs: Your ideas

15 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

Signs encouraging car drivers to “Think Bike” have been around for years, but now the Highways Agency is looking for suggestions for similar slogans aimed at motorcyclists. The agency is in the early...

Sachs update MadAss 125 for 2008

15 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

German motorcycle firm Sachs has released an updated version of the MadAss 125. The changes for 2008 have been mostly cosmetic with the addition of matt black alloy wheels with polished rims and a...

Spy pics: New BMW superbike breaks cover

15 February 2008 by Ben Purvis, Photo: Friedrich Weisse

This is the first picture of the near-finished version of BMW’s new superbike which has appeared after the motorcycle was caught testing in Spain. You can read our full story on the stunning new...

Mercedes Vito van aimed at motorcycle transport

15 February 2008 by Michael Neeves

Mercedes are aiming their new 204bhp, 3.0-litre V6 turbo Vito Sport X Special Edition diesel van at bikers, as the ultimate way to transport a bike around. They also reckon it’s the fastest van money...

Petition to prevent tag and beacon

14 February 2008 by Anonymous

Sign the petition to prevent tag and beacon technology on bikes. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/vehicle-tagging/

MCN Daily 14/2/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

14 February 2008 by Sarah Carnell

In episode 43 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show the Department of Transport has admitted tax evasion figures are wrong plus MV Agusta have an haute couture Brutale. Also Jorge Lorenzo believes he’ll be treated the same as Valentino Rossi at Yamaha. 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...

Wallpaper gallery: Triumph Speed Triple

14 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Triumph recently launched the latest version of its Speed Triple in Lanzarote. While the 2007 model was a hit, Triumph has made some subtle changes based on owners’ opinions. The changes to the...

Dornoch case deferred amid speed gun doubts

14 February 2008 by steve holbrook

There is a court case challenging the Prolaser 3 speed gun, due to take place in Portee on march 26th. The article was on the front page of The Northern Times and weekly Journal for Sutherland and The North. The arguement is that the device has never had a statutory instrument prescribed.www.northern-times.co.uk

The streets are safe again

14 February 2008 by Anonymous

Thursday morning 14/2/08 As the two mean hombres rode through the rush hour traffic of South West London on their trusted Bonneville’s, the big brave sheriff sitting in his £42,000 unmarked BMW, noticed the evil transgressors. Continuing in his quest to make London a crime free city, he went in hot pursuit, blue lights and sirens a wailing for 2.5 dangerous miles, he braved the rush hour traffic...

Picture gallery: Suzuki GSX-R1000 Ultimate and Honda RC30

14 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Suzuki has released a limited edition “Ultimate Edition” GSX-R1000, with even more impressive performance figures than the standard motorcycle. Carbon wheels, Yoshimura exhausts, wavy brake discs and...

New Knox Kompakt back protector

14 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Protection specialists Knox has launched the third generation of its roll up back protector, the Kompakt. The back protector weighs less than 600g, making it exceptionally light. Despite its light...

MCN Mobile terms and conditions

14 February 2008 by MCN Mobile

Please read carefully the terms and conditions for all MCN mobile competitions. 1. Promotions are open to UK residents aged 18 and over. 2. Prizes are non-transferable, non-negotiable and no cash...

Department for Transport admits motorcycle tax evasion figures “were inflated”

14 February 2008 by Ben Purvis

New tax evasion figures released today show that only 6.5 percent of bikes seen on the road during surveys are without tax – making a mockery of earlier Department for Transport reports claiming...

New JPS replica suit from Carrera

14 February 2008 by Rob Hull

Carrera Leathers UK has launched this retro-cool JPS Norton replica suit and leather jacket. Utilizing old school styling and modern day technology, this is a totally unique suit to hit the...

Video: KTM Duke 690, 690 Enduro and 690 Supermoto in action

14 February 2008 by Adam Child, Chris Slade, Angus Farquhar

MCN Roadtester Adam Child was in Spain last week for the launch of the new range of bikes from KTM powered by the LC4 690cc engine and you can see the video action here. Check out the video below to see the KTM Duke 690, 690 Enduro and 690 Supermoto in action.

Official: Motorcycle tax evasion is just 6.5%

14 February 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Department for Transport figures just released show that motorcycle tax evasion was just 6.5% in 2007 – not 38% as claimed just weeks ago when bikers were lambasted in Parliament for dodging tax. The...

Percy’s MV Agusta Brutale

14 February 2008 by Ben Purvis

Just when you think MV Agusta can’t possibly launch another limited-edition version of one of its bikes, another one crops up – and the Brutale is the latest in line for the treatment. The all-white...

New colour schemes for Shark helmets

14 February 2008 by Rob Hull

Shark hasn’t launched a new track focussed lid for 2008 however the lid manufacture has announced a few new colour schemes on their existing sport helmet range. The top of the range RSR2 is now...

Victorian Championship State Titles

14 February 2008 by Anonymous

The 1st round of the State Titles were held last weekend at Victoria’s State Motorsports Complex – Broadford Australia. A weekend of fast and close racing was enjoyed by the many spectators who attended. The 400cc class did not disappoint the crown and once again provided some of the most exciting racing on the day. This is an onboard video taken from the Number 31 RVF Honda, ridden by Ian...

Gallery: KTM RC4 leaked pictures

13 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Last week KTM leaked official sketches of the RC8’s little sibling, the RC4. The motorcycle first broke cover in 2007, testing in Cagiva Mito bodywork. On track it was only two seconds slower than the...

BMW's uncrashable motorcycle

13 February 2008 by Ben Purvis

However hard kit manufacturers try to make crashing safer there’s always set to be a risk if you come off your motorcycle – but now manufacturers are working on ways to make the very act of falling...

Chris Vermeulen Australia GP replica Suzuki GSX-R1000

13 February 2008 by Rob Hull

Stamford Superbikes is selling six of these Chris Vermeulen replica GSX-R1000s, the colour scheme used by the Aussie as a tribute to his protégé Barry Sheene at the Australian MotoGP last year. Only...

Bangkok bikers jailed

13 February 2008 by gary bullock

Spotted this article in last weeks BANGKOK POST here in BANGKOK. COURTS MOTORCYCLISTS SENTENCED One month's jail puts brakes on road racers ' POST REPORTERS The Dusit district court yesterday sentenced 140 motorcycle riders and their supporters lo one month in jail for racing on a public road. The motorcycle riders and their friends, 117 males and 23 females aged over 18, were rounded up at 2am on...

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