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Picture special: The Radd-ical Suzuki GSX-R1000

27 December 2007 by Ben Purvis

The designer of Yamaha’s GTS1000 has turned his hand to superbikes by creating this awesome hub-centre-steered version of Suzuki’s GSX-R1000. James Parker has spent decades working on alternative...

Traffic in Britain increases by 84 per cent

27 December 2007 by Liam Marsden

Traffic on Britain’s roads has almost double in three decades, government figures reveal. Despite a slight dip in traffic between 2004 and 2005, the figures are on the rise again. It is also bad...

Road toll being considered for fast lane to cut traffic congestion

27 December 2007 by Liam Marsden

An idea being considered by the Highways Agency to cut cues on busy motorways has been leaked. The idea gives drivers the option to bypass queues of traffic in the fast lane, but only if they pay a...

Barry Sheene - a Challenge

26 December 2007 by Mark Allton

Hi, In June of next year I will be taking part in the Barry Sheene Memorial Motorcycle Challenge to raise funds for CLICSargent, an organisation that cares for children with cancer. Barry Sheene...

Motorcyclists be warned - stay away from Ben

25 December 2007 by Liam Marsden

If you ride a motorcycle in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, try to stay away from any car drivers you know called Ben. A recent survey has revealed that male drivers called Ben, from Huddersfield in...

Video: Neevesy's muck about

25 December 2007 by Angus Farquhar

While out filming some riding tips for motorcyclenews.com, MCN Roadtester Michael Neeves got it in his head to have a little fun on his bike so we kept the cameras rolling. Check out the video below to see Neevsey’s lunacy on the Bruntingthorpe proving ground.

Video: 2007 News review of the year

25 December 2007

In the second of our reviews of the year we take a look back at the news highlights of 2007. Check out the video below to see what News Editor Ben Purvis chooses as his pick of the stories for 2007 and check back throughout the week for our sports reviews.

Another season over

24 December 2007 by bob tutt

Hope u like photos. last grass cut this year last mcn this year. thanks bob

Video: Jonathan Rea reflects on the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade launch

24 December 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda rider Jonathan Rea was at the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade launch in Losail, Qatar last week. Check out this video to see what Jonathan Rea thought off the 2008 Fireblade. (Video supplied by: Gary Price at www.gspdesigns.com) See an onboard lap of Jonathan Rea on the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade See MCN’s Senior Road Tester Trevor Franklin’s thoughts on the Honda CBR1000RR...

Video: 2007 review of the road-test year

24 December 2007

In the first of our Reviews of the Year we look back at a year of fantastic road tests that have seen the launch of some of the most exciting bikes in a long time. Check out the video below to see which bikes MCN Road test editor Phil West chooses to highlight and keep tuned for our news and sport reviews in the coming days.

Ducati announce most improved dealer at global motorcycle conference

23 December 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Ducati has named Alfardan Motorcycle Centre in Qatar as its most improved dealer of the year at the manufacturer’s Winning Again Importer Conference. The dealership was chosen as having shown...

Bikers to go free over Southampton bridge on their motorcycles

23 December 2007 by Liam Marsden

After 16 years of tolls, bikers can now cross the Itchen Bridge in Southampton without paying for their travels. Southampton council currently charge 20 pence for motorcyclists crossing the...

MV Agusta team up with fashion label Hydrogen for Brutale special

22 December 2007 by Chris Newbigging

For those who prefer the standard Brutale MV Agusta has released the Hydrogen limited edition in association with Italian fashion jeans label, Hydrogen. The machine is a mechanically stock 2007-spec...

Jail for drivers who use mobile phones

21 December 2007 by Steve Farrell

Drivers who use their phone behind the wheel could face two years in jail under new guidelines. Motorists caught using MP3 players, fiddling with sat-navs or reading maps could also face jail. New...

Video: 150mph wheelie on 08 ZX-10R

21 December 2007 by Angus Farquhar

On the recent Kawasaki ZX-10R launch in Qatar, the American journalists attending bet out very own road tester Adam Child $100 he couldn’t wheelie the 1km long straight. Adam was up for the challenge, and managed to wheelie the entire straight on his fourth attempt finally putting the front wheel down at 150mph. Luckily one of the Kawasaki mechanics managed to get one of his earlier impressive...

MCN Daily: Your daily video news for 20-12-07

20 December 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Daniel Thornton

In Episode 19 of the MCN Daily video show Pierre Terblanche leaves Ducati, a priceless Vincent is stolen, MCN Fantasy Road Race winner receives his Rizla rep GSX-R and PSG-1 Kawasaki complete their three-day 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 us know what you...

Ducati design boss Pierre Terblanche leaves

20 December 2007 by Ben Purvis

Pierre Terblanche, Ducati’s design boss for the last decade, has left the firm to set up a design studio of his own. Terblanche, who can count designs including the Ducati 900SS, 999, Supermono and...

Ariel Chimera?

20 December 2007 by Ricardo

Here is the ideal oportunity to develop the ultimate bike! Personally I like naked street fighters, sports and motorcrossers!! Imagine if there was a bike that could succesfully incorporate all, have fully easily adjustable suspension and height to give fast road stability and handling alongside off road functionality. Match this with a fully remappable engine ‘tune’ with the flick of a switch!...

Classic Vincent Rapide motorcycle stolen

20 December 2007 by Liam Marsden

A rare, classic motorcycle worth over £20,000 has been stolen. The motorcycle, a Vincent Rapide, was stolen from a motorcycle dealer in Saddleworth, Oldham on Thursday, December 6, 2007. The...

MCN Daily: Your daily video news for 19/12/07

19 December 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Daniel Thornton

In Episode 18 of the MCN Daily video show we hear that the MV Bestiale has been given the go-ahead for production, Ariel will produce a supercharged single after you voted, and we take a look at the radical M85 stunt cycle. 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...

Video: See the radical M85 stunt motorcycle in action

19 December 2007 by Rob Hull

What you could be looking at here is the first of a new breed of stunt motorcycle – a selective mix of offroad power and styling with the nimbleness and versatility of a downhill mountain bike. Well that’s what Industrial Design degree students and builders Grady Barfoot and Dustin Griffin think, and that’s the reason behind the M85 Project Bike. The idea emerged from the pair’s joint interest in...

Picture special: Triumph Rocket III becomes Albrex Turbo Rocket III

19 December 2007 by Sarah Carnell

If the 140bhp of the standard Triumph Rocket III isn’t enough, how does a 220 bhp version sound? Road tester Hans Tucher has been to find out how this massive 360kg motorcycle fairs against it’s...

MCN readers give supercharged Ariel the thumbs up

19 December 2007 by Chris Newbigging

After an MCN reader vote picked the supercharged single concept as the best of three new Ariel designs, Ariel’s owner says the motorcycle will go into production. The Ariel brand was one of the...

Speed camera evidence

19 December 2007 by MCN

We’ve updated our speed camera section with the latest info on dealing with a prosecution. Click the links below to see all the evidence that we have gathered since 2005 against the use of speed...

MV Agusta Bestiale motorcycle is a production reality

19 December 2007 by Chris Newbigging

The designer of the striking MV Agusta Bestiale prototype has exclusively confirmed to MCN that the concept will go into production – and a kit will be offered to convert existing MVs. The Bestiale...

Video: First tuned 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa unveiling

18 December 2007 by Ben Purvis

No motorcycle is more closely associated with tuning than Suzuki’s Hayabusa and this is the first of the new 2008 models to have been given a thorough going-over. Suzuki America commissioned the machine from Florida-based specialists Custom Sportbike Concepts (CSC), and roped in clothing firm L-R-G, Lifted Research Group, to design and sponsor the bike. Clear fairing sections reveal the engine,...

Video: 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade launch test

18 December 2007 by Trevor Franklin, Ian Jubb, Chris Slade

Chief MCN road tester Trevor Franklin has just finished testing the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade in Qatar and you can see his full video report. Check out the video below to see what Trev thinks of the new Honda Fireblade and click here to watch an onboard lap of the track on the new motorcycle by British Superbike and World Supersport rider Jonathan Rea.

MCN Readers: “Sack Richard Brunstrom Now!”

18 December 2007 by Steve Farrell

Chief constable Richard Brunstrom should be sacked, motorcyclists have voted. The head of North Wales Police was wrong to show pictures of a headless biker to the press without asking the family’s...

MCN and Charley Boorman test the new BMW R1200GS and Adventure

18 December 2007 by Adam Child

Motorcycle News Road Tester Adam Child, along with guest tester Charley Boorman from ‘The Long Way Down’, are currently in windy Wales testing the updated 2008 BMW R1200GS Adventure and standard 2008...

New MCN December 19: 48-page Review of the Year

18 December 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Click here to see a sample of this week’s MCN This week grab yourself a festive spectacular with a special bumper Christmas issue of MCN looking back over the past year. And if this 48-page pull out...

Flying the flag

18 December 2007 by millhillman

My brother has a Triumph Bonneville & has just designed the spray job on the tank ‘Made In england.’ What do you think?

Brunstrom continues to be a clown at our expense

17 December 2007 by rushybike

So senior cop Brunstrom strikes again by breaking into his office, climbing scaffolding (despite ‘elf ‘n’safety legislation which anyone else woud get collared for) to ‘test security’ and of course was backed by the North Wales Police Authority. It really is time that this ‘public servant’ was brought to book. His Authority should be thrown out of office with him.

Harley Davidson Christmas advert

17 December 2007 by Liam Marsden

Here is a preview of what Christmas could be like if Santa Claus was a fan of Harley Davidson motorcycles. Click here to view Harley Davidon’s for sale

MCN Daily: Your daily video news for 17/12/07

17 December 2007 by Daniel Thornton, Chris Slade

In Episode 16 of the MCN Daily video show we hear about MCN road tester Trevor Franklin riding the new 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, how British Trading Standards are looking into how secure motorcycle locks actually are, Nissan offereing limited edition Nissan Navara’s after Long Way Down’s success and Suzuki boss Paul Denning speaks about the pressure placed on Valentino Rossi. Subscribe to...

Bikewise Minimoto club

17 December 2007 by Andy hammill

Durham Bikewise Minimoto Club ran its first indoor event on sunday the 16th December. A big thanks to everyone involved with the event, everyone had a great time. With more and more members joining this club it just shows how popular these events are becoming. Local TV and press came along and covered the event which can only be a good thing, after all the bad press about minimotos. Publications...

Thanks Big Ron

17 December 2007 by Biker Biker

Thanks to Big Ron for the Toy Run. If you’ve ever been to the Ace cafe you’ll know who I am talking about. You may not have known him by name but he was the legend that ran the forecourt at the Ace.

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