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Harden the fuck up

08 January 2008 by brutale r

I’m nearly 50 and I’ve rode bikes since I was 15 I am realy getting sick of hearing so called bikers say we should be good little girls and boys and not speed, ride noisy bikes, and we should all wear amarni suits and ride very quiet BMW R65’s. Maybe we should take a leaf out of the angels, outlaws n rats form one big group and help each other out when needed, most people buy bikes ‘cos they love...

Video: Moto Guzzi's Stelvio first ride

08 January 2008 by Michael Neeves, Howard Boylan

In our world Exclusive video test, Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves travels to Italy to ride Moto Guzzi’s brand new Stelvio. This is the Italian firm’s answer to the mighty BMW R1200GS, but is it any good? Check out the video and the full report in this week’s MCN to find out…

Honda CB1100R concept could reach production

08 January 2008 by Ben Purvis

The designer of Honda’s stunning CB1100R concept bike has said he would like to see the machine reach production. The retro-styled race-rep was the star of the Tokyo Motor Show last October. Now,...

UK Potholes costing £billions

08 January 2008 by Chris Newbigging

A car warranty firm claims that potholed UK roads are costing motorists billions of pounds in repairs. Warranty Direct used claim data from nearly 500,000 cars and found that over one third and up to...

hell's grannie

07 January 2008 by Duff one

Paignton in winter

MCN Daily 07/01/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

07 January 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In the 22nd episode of the MCN Daily news show we learn that Lincolnshire police are to use hidden speed cameras to target bikes, one Youtube speeder has posted a video of a 189mph ride and Nick Sanders has defied terrorist threats by vowing to continue his Africa expedition. Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in...

Suzuki announce 0% finance offer

07 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

Suzuki has announced a new 0% APR finance offer on selected models for 2008. The scheme offers a 30 month 0% APR finance with a minimum deposit of £1. The offer will be available on the V-Strom 1000,...

Fastest ever YouTube rider

07 January 2008 by Steve Farrell

Police are hunting a rider who appears to hit 189mph on UK roads in a YouTube clip. The speed is thought to be the fastest ever recorded on UK roads and posted on a film sharing site. It’s the latest in a series of clips that have prompted police to launch a clampdown in which riders’ homes have been searched and computer equipment seized. It shows onboard footage of a Kawasaki ZX-10R on the...

Video: Onboard lap of Jerez

07 January 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Last year MCN road-tester Michael Neeves rode his long-term test Yamaha R1 down to Jerez for a bit of fun and a track school with the Masterclass race school and was taught the ropes by none other than ex-MotoGP god, Jeremy McWilliams. We’ve already shown you the highlights of the school in a previous video but dreadging through the archive we realised that the onboard footage from the session was...

Nick Sanders defies terrorist threat and continues trip

07 January 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Round-the-world record holder Nick Sanders is to continue leading a group of motorcyclists across Africa to Timbuktu despite terrorist threats which lead to the cancellation of the Paris-Dakar...

Lincolnshire police target bikes with hidden cameras

07 January 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Lincolnshire police forces are to use hidden speed cameras to catch speeding motorcyclists in the county. Police claim that nearly one quarter of the 79 road deaths on Lincolnshire roads were...

MCN in Hawaii

07 January 2008 by Phil Greenough

On honeymoon on Waikiki beach, Hawaii, after getting hitched in Las Vegas! Phil, Stockport.

MCN Babe entry 67: Sophie Reade

07 January 2008 by MCN

Name: Sophie Reade Are you single? Yes What makes you stand out from the crowd? My good looks, fabulous body and outgoing personality Vote for Sophie: By text: BABE67 to 84188* By email: BABE67 T&C’s...

Bracket for Garmin Zumo 550

06 January 2008 by Ned Gaunt

My wife and I travel around europe each year with friends and have recently purchased a GTR1400. This year we have organised a trip to Slovenia and Croatia and have now added a Garmin Zumo550 to our...

The Deiseleers

05 January 2008 by Anonymous

A couple of weeks ago I watched a program called Last Chance Driving School. In this program there was a young lad talking about him and his mates going drifting in their cars. But what these prats do is poor deisel on the tarmac so that they get a better slide. I can’t understand what goes through their minds. The driving instructor he was with did’nt even tell him what sort of accident he...

DVLA license cock up

05 January 2008 by pete v

Similar scenario with the DVLA except with car entitlement. They only have record of my full bike licence. Both tests were taken & passed in 1982. I discovered this when police stopped me in the car before christmas. I phoned Swansea, quoted my licence number and they suggested I send my licence in. I do not intend doing so unless they provide me with proof of at least motorcycle entitlement. If...

Pennis Lane

05 January 2008 by angeward

My partner Del can’t go anywhere without his copy of MCN. Nice little country lanes backing on to Brands Hatch were found to be quite interesting! Mind you, made me smile…

Video: Police clampdown on YouTube racers

04 January 2008 by Steve Farrell

Riders who post clips of themselves speeding on the internet face having their homes raided and computer equipment seized, police have warned. They say they are monitoring film sharing sites such as YouTube.com and will leave no stone unturned in the search for culprits. The warning came after a clip emerged of a motorcyclist hitting an indicated 180mph. The clip, on the website LiveLeak.com,...

You Tube video plonkers

04 January 2008 by rushybike

I have read all the comments about the idiots uploading video of themselves gunning it and then being thick enough to be traced. Totally agree that these nutters deserve what they get when the cops turn up. It absolutely does nothing but give the anti motorbike lobby ready made grenades to throw! I know there is little we can do to stop anyone posting just about anything to Youtube, however, I...

Would you buy a Cagiva Mito 500?

04 January 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Cagiva’s prototype Mito 500 will go into production next year despite factory officials denying the project is confirmed for production and we want to know if you would buy it. Vote in the online poll...

MCN Babe entry 65: Jessica Perry

04 January 2008 by MCN

Name: Jessica Perry Vital Stats: 32C Are you single? Yes What makes you stand out from the crowd? My confidence, ambition and my eyes (and my body)! Vote for Jessica: By text: BABE65 to 84188* By email: BABE65 T&C’s – You will be billed 50pence plus standard network charges for the SMS you send. This is not a subscription service. The voting ends on January 11th at midnight, the prize draw will be...

MCN Babe entry 63: Jesica Scott

04 January 2008 by MCN

Name: Jesica Scott Are you single? No What makes you stand out from the crowd? Most tell me its my petite, fit physic! But, I think its my natural Beauty (another words I am not all fake and made up...

MCN Babe entry 66: Felicity Terry

04 January 2008 by MCN

Name: Felicity Terry Are you single? Yes What makes you stand out from the crowd? My beautiful eyes, sexy tattoo and my fun loving nature. Im a cute cheeky girl with a great sense of humour. I dance...

MCN Babe entry 62: Vicki Moseley

04 January 2008 by MCN

Name: Vicki Moseley Vital Stats: 32DD Are you single? No What makes you stand out from the crowd? My long Legs and the way I carry myself Vote for Vicki: By text: BABE62 to 84188* By email:...

MCN Babe entry 61: Aimee Luis

04 January 2008 by MCN

Name: Aimee Luis Vital Stats: 32DD What makes you stand out from the crowd? I’m bubbly, out-going and always up for a laugh. I love being round people, always laughing and having fun. Vote for...

MCN Daily: Your daily video motorcycle news for 03/01/08

03 January 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Daniel Thornton

In episode 20 of MCN Daily we check out some of the amazing bikes up for sale in January including some really special customs and the British Superbike Ducatis and watch as Robbie Maddison jumps to a world record of 98 metres. 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...

GC Cycles Hellion - the mad creation from a Yamaha MT-01

03 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

For £24,000 you’d expect to get a lot of bike for your money and with the GC Cycles Hellion you do. This aggressive looking machine is the brainchild of Gregg Des Jardins of GC Cycles, who started...

Video: BMW R1200GS 2008 on and off-road launch

03 January 2008 by Adam Child

BMW’s R1200GS and Adventure have been improved for 2008. But by How much exactly? Check out the videos below to see the GS tested on-road and the GS Adventure tested off-road with the help of Motorcycle adventurer Charley Boorman, then take a little look behind the scenes in our crash compilation. It’s quite hard to hold up a 200+ kg bike when it starst to go over. Zoom & Watch more videos on MCN...