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Buell unveil Ulysses XB12XT

21 January 2008 by MCN

Buell unveil Ulysses XB12XT

Buell have just unveiled their new Buell XB12XT to dealers in the US. The new Buell Ulysses XB12XT model was introduced today as the second model in the Buell Ulysses family of adventure...

New Harley Cross Bones revealed

21 January 2008 by MCN

New Harley Cross Bones revealed

Harley has just revealed the new Springer Cross Bones model – and it’s set to make its show debut at the MCN London Motorcycle Show at ExCeL next week! Full press release from Harley below: MILWAUKEE...

Yamaha announce 0% finance deal

21 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

Yamaha announce 0% finance deal

Yamaha have announced a 0% finance deal on 16 motorcycles in their current range. The models are available on 0% finance, with just a deposit of £199 over two and a half years. The motorcycles which...

New bike registrations up by 8.6%

21 January 2008 by MCN

New bike registrations up by 8.6%

Registrations of new powered two-wheelers rose by 8.6% in 2007 compared with 2006 figures, whilst passenger car registrations only rose by 2.5%. New motorcycle registrations rose by 9.7%, while...

World’s first carbon-neutral motorcycle manufacturer revealed

21 January 2008 by Chris Newbigging

World’s first carbon-neutral motorcycle manufacturer revealed

Branson is claiming to be the first ever carbon neutral motorcycle company. The brand was launched at the Motorcycle Trade Expo at the weekend, and emissions from building the Denmark designed and...

Yamaha announce 2008 prices

21 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

Yamaha announce 2008 prices

Yamaha today announced their 2008 prices at their annual Dealer Conference. Eight of Yamaha’s existing models have had their prices reduced, including the FZ1, XT660X, and the MT-01. The prices for...

New Maxxis Supermaxx Sport tyre

18 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

New Maxxis Supermaxx Sport tyre

The new Supermaxx Sport from Maxxis is aimed at both street and track day riders, with it’s radial design. The tyre features an advanced tread pattern with a distinctly angular profile to allow for...

MCN Daily 18/01/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

18 January 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Chris Slade

In episode 29 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we hear how Essex council will not be reparing pot holes over two inches deep, increased parking facilities in chelsea and Joerge Lorenzo speaks about his first season in the premier class  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...

Motorcycle parking boost

18 January 2008 by Ben Purvis

Motorcycle parking boost

Motorcyclists in Kensington and Chelsea are set to benefit from improved parking facilities. The Council has increased the capacity of free parking bays in popular visitor areas and residents will...

2-inch deep potholes to be left untreated

18 January 2008 by Steve Farrell

2-inch deep potholes to be left untreated

Potholes up to two inches deep will be left un-repaired under proposals from local government. At the moment potholes over one-inch deep are filled as a matter of urgency but councillors in Essex...

Black Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 revealed at Padova show

18 January 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Black Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 revealed at Padova show

Aprilia has revealed a second colour option for the new-for-2008 Dorsoduro 750 supermoto at the Padova motorcycle show. The Dorsoduro was unveiled last year at the Milan show, but only in white/red...

Acumen new HID lighting system

18 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

Acumen new HID lighting system

Acumen have released a new HID (High Intensity Discharge) system, built specifically for motorcycles. It’s 35W bulb uses the same technology as floodlights and is claimed to be twice as powerful as...

BOS B-King exhausts

18 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

BOS B-King exhausts

BOS exhausts of the Netherlands have created a pair of aftermarket exhausts for Suzuki’s new B-King. The twin exhausts are E-marked, which means they are road legal, but they also come with a...

KNOX chest protector

17 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

KNOX chest protector

British protection specialists KNOX have responded to a recent MAID survey with the release of their chest protector. The MAID survey showed that 27% of chest injuries are critical, compared to only...

Work for MCN!

17 January 2008 by MCN

Work for MCN!

Motor Cycle News is looking for an ultra-talented sub editor to join its multiple award-winning team.   You must be able to demonstrate creative subbing skill, write eye-catching headlines,...

California Superbike School rained off - in a big way!

17 January 2008 by Ben Purvis

California Superbike School rained off - in a big way!

The first California Superbike School event of 2008 suffered a dampener when the track got waterlogged. But this wasn’t in the UK, or even America, but scorching Dubai! Organiser Andy Ibbott told MCN:...

A little bit of R + R

16 January 2008 by damian crummey

A little bit of R + R

Here’s Kevin, Damian and Alan getting a bit of R+R (reading and riding) in the mountains near Malaga, Spain last week.

MCN Daily 16/01/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

16 January 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Dave Rawlings

In episode 28 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we hear that Ducati has plans for 10 more bikes before 2010, Nick Sanders has reached the terrorist threatened Mauritania and Max Biaggi has topped the second Phillip Island WSB test.  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...

Start as you mean to go on

16 January 2008 by Jason Acton

Start as you mean to go on

Here is my 2 month old son, Jude, starting as he means to go on!

Council get motorcycles to maintain roads

16 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

Council get motorcycles to maintain roads

Worcestershire County Council have started using BMW R1200GS motorcycles to respond quickly to minor defects on the roads, such as potholes. Highways Liaison Officers Steve Murch said, “We look after...

0% finance and free luggage on Aprilia Shiver

16 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

0% finance and free luggage on Aprilia Shiver

Aprilia have announced a 0% finance deal on all new Aprilia Shivers bought from official dealers before the end of February and registered on the road before March 3rd. The offer is available with...

Bikes on TV: January 16 - 22

16 January 2008 by Alison Silcox

Bikes on TV: January 16 - 22

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...

Gallery: Triumph Thruxton special

16 January 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Gallery: Triumph Thruxton special

Who needs the latest Japanese rocketship when British-built bikes can be as fun and fast as this. MCN man Michael Neeves got to ride this stunning Triumph Thruxton custom motorcycle from owner Robert...

Gallery: Amazing Roland Sands Ducati Hypermotard custom

16 January 2008 by Rob Hull

Gallery: Amazing Roland Sands Ducati Hypermotard custom

Believe it or not but this hooligan-looking machine started life as a sophisticated specimen out of the Ducati factory in Bologna as a standard Hypermotard. But once US customising legend Roland...

Ducati to launch ten new motorcycles by 2010

16 January 2008 by Ben Purvis

Ducati to launch ten new motorcycles by 2010

Ducati has announced plans to launch ten new bikes by 2010 during a presentation that’s currently happening in Milan. The firm says its plans include three new bikes for 2008 – presumably the Monster...

Christian Pfeiffer tests Husqvarna supermoto

16 January 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Stunt rider Christian Pfeiffer has tested a Husqvarna supermoto with a view to riding it alongside his BMW F800S in stunt competitions and displays. Click here to see how Christian Pfeiffer faired in Stunt Wars Husqvarna was purchased byBMW from the MV Agusta group last year autumn, opening the Italian off-road and supermoto motorcycle range up to Pfeiffer, who is contracted to ride BMWs.

Win £500 worth of KTM kit

16 January 2008 by MCN News Desk

Win £500 worth of KTM kit

MCN has teamed up with KTM to give away over £500 worth of the 2008 Powerwear range for the price of a text message. A £250 Leather Jacket is the top item out of the lot. It’s a casual wear jacket...

Video: Suzuki B-King Micron exhausts

16 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

Here is video footage of Micron’s new replacement exhausts for the new Suzuki B-King. The exhausts give claimed improvements of 7bhp and an extra 5.8ftlb of torque and come in either matt black or satin, and both have carbon fibre end-caps and side panels. Shop for motorcycle products: compare prices on 1000s of motorcycle parts and clothing The satin exhaust costs £695 and the matt black exhaust...

You attack us on daytime tv - and don't expect us to attack back?!

16 January 2008 by Jesta

You attack us on daytime tv - and don't expect us to attack back?!

The public display Fiona Phillips did on TV was out of line. I doubt she’ll have got more than a slap on the wrist for it either. If she wants to attack a LARGE community of people on national tele...

Buell Ulysses police bike

15 January 2008 by Paul France

Buell Ulysses police bike

Saw this at Shaw Harley Davidson & Buell Show in Eastbourne at the weekend.The Buell Ulysses will be soon be on patrol in Sussex. The local Traffic Section also have an unmarked Fireblade available to...

MCN at the Empire State building

15 January 2008 by rabw8814

MCN at the Empire State building

Hi, here`s a photo of me at the top of the Empire State building on New Years day. Couldn’t go without my copy of MCN though…

MCN Daily 15/01/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

15 January 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Daniel Thornton

In episode 27 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show GMTV presenter Fiona Phillips lashes out at motorcycles, there’s new luggage from Ventura, John McGuinness gets a ride for the North West 200 and Chris Vermeulen finally gets to ride with the number 7.  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...

Nick Sanders continues on Dakar route

15 January 2008 by Rob Hull

Nick Sanders continues on Dakar route

Despite the cancellation of the 2008 Dakar Rally for fears of terrorist attacks en route, Nick Sanders and 35 paying bikers have continued their tour to Timbuktu. The original plan was to follow some...

New Rieju paint schemes for 2008

15 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

New Rieju paint schemes for 2008

Spanish motorcycle manufacturer Rieju has released these pictures of their new paint schemes for 2008. The 50cc RS2 Matrix will be available in racing blue and evil green. The RS2 will be priced at...

GMTV presenter’s bizarre outburst

15 January 2008 by MCN News Desk

GMTV presenter’s bizarre outburst

In a bizarre outburst on GMTV this morning (January 15), presenter Fiona Phillips said she received death threats from MCN readers . Following a debate on cyclists jumping red lights, Phillips said:...

Ventura luggage sytems for European naked's

15 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

Ventura luggage sytems for European naked's

Ventura luggage have released several luggage fitments for European-made naked bikes such as the Triumph Street Triple and Ducati S4R. The Ventura system is based around two L-brackets for a Pack Rack...