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Picture exclusive: BMW HP2 Sport launched in Spain

11 December 2007 by Trevor Franklin

Find it hard to believe BMW could make a thoroughbred sportsbike out of an engine and chassis design we all thought was best suited to tourers and sport tourers? So did we. But we should all stand...

Video: Honda CB1100F at Tokyo Show

11 December 2007 by MCN News Desk

Modern technology might not be the first thing you associate with a retro bike but Honda’s CB1100F uses the latest in computer-aided design to breathe new life into the idea. Unveiled in October as a prototype, Honda has now decided to put this motorcycle in to production for 2009. Take a look at this video from the Tokyo Show where the prototype of the motorcycle was first unveiled to the...

Cutting Corners - Bike Tour Fundraiser

11 December 2007 by Allan Hawxby

We are four serving Royal Engineer soldiers – Major Pete Spilsbury, WO1 Richard Little, SSGT Dave Castle and LCPL Gaz Taylor – who decided it would be a great idea to raise money for Macmillan Cancer...

Sold Secure theft resistance claims under scrutiny

11 December 2007 by Steve Farrell

Security locks are to be tested by Trading Standards to see whether they’re really as tough as accreditation from testing house Sold Secure suggests. Sold Secure approval is used by the insurance...

New MCN December 12 - Technical secrets of MotoGP

11 December 2007 by Sarah Carnell

To see a sample of this week’s MCN, click here Want to know all about the insides of a MotoGP motorcycle, we reveal all in a free 12-page supplement about technical secrets in this week’s MCN. Also...

Steve Hislop Inquiry Delayed

11 December 2007 by MCN News Desk

The fatal accident inquiry into the death of BSB legend Steve Hislop has been postponed to allow more evidence to be gathered. Originally, the inquiry was scheduled to take place today in Jedburgh...

Police crackdown on drink and drug-drivers

11 December 2007 by MCN News Desk

Police forces nationwide launched a clampdown last week on motorists driving under the influence of drink or drugs over the Christmas period. The Government and police forces are making a joint effort...

Thousands turn out for Knievel funeral

11 December 2007 by MCN News Desk

Thousands of fans and friends turned out yesterday for the funeral of daredevil Evel Knievel. The Butte Civic Arena was filled as people braved snowstorms to pay tribute. During the ceremony, boxer...

"Wire rope needed on rural roads"

10 December 2007 by Steve Farrell

Single-carriageway rural roads should have wire barriers in the middle despite the danger to riders, Government has been told. The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) says the move would reduce...

Video: Gilera Fuoco

10 December 2007 by Trevor Franklin

Gilera’s Fuoco is a big-capacity version of Piaggio’s 250cc MP3. Both look like scooters but with their ability to lean they ride like a motorcycle. And with three wheels they are extremely safe because of this stability, but that’s where the similarities end. Check out the video below as MCN’s Chief Road Tester, Trevor Franklin, puts the Gilera Fuoco through its paces. To find out about the...

Motorcycle legend Evel Knievel's body arrives in Montana

10 December 2007 by Ben Purvis

A fireworks display accompanied the arrival of the body of motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel as his hearse reached Butte, Montana last night (Sunday, December 9, 2007) in preparation for his funeral...

First design of the Ariel Supercharged Single...

10 December 2007 by Ben Purvis

This is the first drawing supplied by Ariel of their possible return to the motorcycling market with a supercharged single cylinder motorcycle. This design is one of three posibilities for a new Ariel...

Evel portrait

09 December 2007 by JOHNMBOYLE

I was stunned last week at the death of Evel. I have admired the man for many years and as a working artist had just completed a portrait of the man in his hay day. This portrait was just for my own...

KTM quad makes UK debut

09 December 2007 by MCN News Desk

Austrian firm KTM has given its new quad range its UK debut at the Dirt Bike Show at Stoneleigh Park in Coventry. This year the firm introduced of the four-wheeled machines – the 450 XC and 525 XC –...

Evel Knievel rollercoaster set to open in 2008

08 December 2007 by MCN News Desk

Evel Knievel fans will get the chance to feel the Knievel-like rush on a new £3.5 million Evel Knievel rollercoaster next year. Eight Flags theme park in St Louis expect the wooden rollercoaster to be...

Video: 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R full test

07 December 2007 by Adam Child, Howard Boylan, Chris Slade

MCN Roadtester Adam Child has been out testing the 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Qatar. We’ve already shown you his first impressions and a hot lap of the middle-eastern circuit and now you can see his full report. Click here to see dyno figures for the ZX-10R Click here for details on how to win a ZX-10R Check out the video below to see chads opinion of the new bike and some fast track action and...

Robbie Maddison dedicates new world record jump attempt to Knievel

07 December 2007 by Ben Purvis

In an email, stunt rider Robbie Maddison has said his forthcoming world record attempt will be dedicated to Evel Knievel. See the email text below: After returning to the U.S. from Australia where I...

HATOs could get powers to seize your motorcycle

07 December 2007 by MCN News Desk

Highways Agency Traffic Officers introduced to assist police could get the powers to seize your motorcycle under new proposals. Officers will be given the same powers as police officers to remove...

Special edition paintschemes for the 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R and ZZR1400

07 December 2007 by Ben Purvis

The 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R and the 2008 Kawasaki ZZ-R1400 will be available in two very special paintschemes – but fortunately they’re not going to be offered in the UK. The America-only special edition...

New MV Agusta and Cagiva distributor announced

07 December 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Moto GB Ltd has been announced as the new distributor Cagiva and MV Agusta as of January 1 2008. Moto GB take over from Three Cross Motorcycles, who will continue as the UK importer for Peugeot...

Video: A lap of Qatar onboard the 2008 ZX-10R

06 December 2007 by Angus FArquhar, Adam Child, Howard Boylan

MCN Road-tester Adam Child put in some hot laps of the Qatar circuit on the 2008 Kawaski ZX-10R (but still couldn’t keep up with the Kawasaki test rider) and you can. check out the onboard video...

MCN Daily: Your daily video news for 06/12/07

06 December 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Daniel Thornton

In Episode nine of the MCN Daily video show we get the news that the Honda Ape is to live a while longer, Ariel are getting back into bikes and you can choose what they make, and the Vectrix electric superbike gets it’s UK debut. 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...

My speeding case victory

06 December 2007 by Marc Argento

I have recently defended my speeding prosecution, for travelling at 91mph on a 60mph road. I gathered and researched myself all facts and figures, challenged the copper who photoed me from a roadside van and then took the CPS and the police to court. I won and the case was in my favour. So there you have it, you can beat the police at their own game, so bad luck to the rozzer who just got pinched...

Mark at the NEC

06 December 2007 by nigel3125

Another pic from the NEC. My mate Mark was drooling over some of the machines we saw. Manny just loved the girls!

Croatia's great roads

06 December 2007 by johnrason

Pictures taken in Porec, Croatia recently. Bike detailing was excellent and roads superb. Make ours feel like 3rd world highways.

Your tributes to Evel Knievel

06 December 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Evel Knievel’s death at the age of 69 prompted you to send dozens of tribute emails to MCN, some of which we’ve included in the special 16-page Evel Knievel tribute in the MCN issue December 12. Evel...

Bikesure Clubrider scheme

06 December 2007 by Liam Marsden

Motorcycle insurance firm Bikesure have launched a new insurance scheme called Clubrider. The scheme aims to offer discounts and marketing advice to motorcycle clubs around the UK, and the larger...

What motorcycle do you want Ariel to build?

06 December 2007 by Ben Purvis

British firm Ariel is set to make a motorcycle comeback under the guidance of boss Simon Saunders. You can read about his plans in MCN (December 5, 2007), on sale now, but here’s a sneak preview of...

Honda Ape gets injected

06 December 2007 by Ben Purvis

The tiny Honda Ape 50 motorcycle has just been revamped to make sure it can stay in production. The air-cooled 49cc single, a slightly bigger version of the classic Monkey bike, has been given Honda’s...

Bennetts-backed world champion secures top ten honour

06 December 2007

The BBC has announced its ten-person shortlist for the 2007 Sports Personality of the Year accolade – and Bennetts-backed James Toseland has made the grade. The 2007 World Superbike Champion has...

New leather patent

05 December 2007 by Andrew Maetze

Our small company has a license for a revolutionary leather technology. We would love to get in front of Triumph. We are currently negotiating with BMW’S moto apparel manufacturer as well as other US moto companies. Please give us a moment of your time. http://www.webbikeworld.com/leather-motorcycle-clothing/leather-with-lycra/

Tescos and helmets

05 December 2007 by Lesley Adam

Tesco again, in Kingsway, Dundee.Here is the emails I sent to Tesco and the replies I recieved. Me: Dear Sir/Madam, On Saturday 9th of June I went into the Tesco garage, Kingsway, Dundee to purchase petrol for my motorcycle trip up North that day. When I had paid for my petrol I was informed by the young girl behind the counter that next time I purchased petrol I would have to remove my helmet...

MCN Daily: Your daily video news for 05/12/07

05 December 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Daniel Thornton

In Episode 8 of the MCN Daily video show Britain’s former top traffic cop, Meredydd Hughes, is banned from driving, Evel Knievel leaves $100m debt and we get an update on the MCN Babe competition. 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...

Video: First ride of BMW's new sports bike, the HP2 Sport

05 December 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Ian Jubb, Adam Child

MCN man Trevor Franklin has just finished riding BMW’s carbon clad HP2 Sport for the first time and you can see the motorcycle in action. See what Trev thought of the £14,500 motorcycle in the video below and read his full test in the December 12 edition of MCN.

Video: The Ride - A simpler take on the Long way down

05 December 2007 by Angus Farquhar

If you got fed with certain Hollywood stars whinging their way down Africa, another take on the motorcycle travel show is set to air next week. The Ride is a new series on the National Geographic channel, which started on Sunday and follows 11 ordinary British bikers on their travels down the Pan American Highway, going from Alaska to Patagonia. Unlike the massively-backed adventures of Ewan...

Video: Med Hughes: “We are expected to abide by the law”

05 December 2007 by Ben Purvis

This video clip of shamed top traffic cop Med Hughes shows him preaching about the benefits of speed cameras – just a month before he was nabbed by a camera himself. He was caught on camera in May, and banned today for 42 days for doing 90mph on an A road. The clip was recorded in April for the DVD: “How to avoid speeding fines and points legally” In it he argues that speed cameras have proved to...

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