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Cassie's tribute to Evel

05 December 2007 by kiffa1

Cassie’s tribute to a true legend.

Evel Knievel's tombstone is prepared

05 December 2007 by MCN News Desk

This image shows the tombstone of motorcycle legend Evel Knievel being completed by Bernie Brophy in Montana. The headstone will include Knievel’s date of death and the words, “Believe in Jesus...

Police Chief Meredydd Hughes gets driving ban for speeding

05 December 2007 by Steve Farrell

Britain’s former top traffic cop, Meredydd Hughes, has been banned from driving for 42 days after admitting speeding at 90mph in a 60 zone. The chief constable for South Yorkshire was caught by a...

I saw a slightly modified 2000 V-Max w/ R1 front end & ‘Busa rear wheel giving a roadrace course the once-over. Too bad the photo missed the shower of sparks display from the kickstand in some of the...

Lonely Planet guide to America

05 December 2007 by Lonely Planet

The USA is home to several of the world’s most exciting cities, some truly mind-blowing landscapes, a strong sense of regionalism, a trenchant mythology, more history than the country gives itself...

MCN Daily: Your daily video news for 04/12/07

04 December 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Dave Rawlings

In Episode 7 of the MCN Daily video show we catch up with Chief MCN Road-tester Trevor Franklin as he tests the all new BMW HP2 Sport, take a look at the massive Ducati celebration in Bologna and throw our weight behind James Toseland in his bid for BBC Sports personality of the year. Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the...

NEC 2007

04 December 2007 by nigel3125

Me and my mates went to the NEC for the first time this year and loved it. Sat on loads of bikes, looked at the merchandise and the women. It was a great day and I took a load of pictures which I have...

George Formby's Norton International sells for £30,000

04 December 2007 by Chris Newbigging

A Norton International purchased new by comedian George Formby sold for £30,582 at an auction on Monday (December 3, 2007). The 1947 490cc Norton International was one of many bikes owned by George...

Evel Knievel's heirs set to lose fortune

04 December 2007 by Ben Purvis

Evel Knievel’s heirs could be out of pocket after former Knievel biographer Sheldon Saltman has finished with the stunt legend’s legacy. Knievel attacked him with a baseball bat in September 1977,...

Sam (aged 2) at the NEC

04 December 2007 by richardspurr

With my son, Sam, at the NEC… (1) Dad, this is no good, I can’t get to the bars. (2) Ok, now I get to the bars, but what’s with the extra set of wheels? (3) Perfect, a Sam sized bike (well in a year...

Picture special: New AJS YX-R125

04 December 2007 by Chris Pearson

Although proudly wearing the AJS logo this is a machine with little in common with its illustrious British ancestors. Instead, the new Chinese-built YX-R is a generic single cylinder design similar to...

BMW HP2 launch first impressions

04 December 2007 by Trevor Franklin

The new BMW HP Sport caught the eyes of the 1000s of visitors to the recent NEC Motorcycle Show and MCN can now say it goes as good as it looks. MCN´s chief road tester Trevor Franklin is at the...

New MCN December 5 - Tribute to Evel Knievel

04 December 2007 by Sarah Carnell

MCN pays tribute to the world’s most famous motorcyclist and stunt legend, Evel Knievel who died on Friday aged 69. A free 16-page supplement looks back over his career and among the tributes is a...

MCN Daily: Your daily video news for 03/12/07

03 December 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Andy Downes

In Episode 6 of the MCN Daily video show we remember the legend that was Evel Knievel, catch up with Michael Neeves as he gets the first ride on the new Ducati 848 and Honda CBF600 and hear from Adam Child as he gets the first ride of the Kawasaki ZX-10R. 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...

Video: One of Evel Knievel's final interviews

03 December 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Marc Potter

Motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel passed away on Friday aged 69. Just last year Evel granted MCN permission to film him at his home in Florida. It is one of the last known interviews of the great man...

Video: Kawasaki ZX-10R first impressions

03 December 2007 by Howard Boylan, Adam Child

MCN Road-tester Adam Child has just got off the brand new Kawasaki ZX-10R after the first session at its launch in Qatar and has sent us his first impressions. See the full test video here Check out the video below to see some quick footage of the bike in action and hear what Chad has to say about the new motorcycle then check back on Wednesday to see the full video review and grab a copy of the...

First impressions from Kawasaki ZX-10R launch in Qatar

03 December 2007 by Adam Child

MCN Road Tester, Adam Child, is in Qatar for the launch of the Kawasaki ZX-10R. After his first few sessions of riding here’s what he has to say about it: “You may have already seen the bike at the...

MCN toilet break

03 December 2007 by Anonymous

The boys at work in the new communal toilet.

My new ride

02 December 2007 by Frank

This is my latest ride. A Yamaha FZ600 Fazer. The nicest semi-sports bike there is. 98 bhp and lots of go. 6 speed – it’s a winner!!!

My wife at the NEC

02 December 2007 by petendee

Here’s a photo of my gorgeous wife Dee at the Bike Show. Luckily for my bank balance she can barely touch the floor!

Video: Take a tour of Evel Knievel's bike collection

01 December 2007 by Angus Farquhar

MCN visited Evel Knievel’s house in Florida and managed to sneek a look at Knievel’s bike collection including his infamous Wembly jump bike. Check out the video below to take a tour of the collection and grab a copy of MCN on Wednesday December 12 to see our 16-page tribute to Knievel. Evel Knievel dies, aged 69 Send us your Evel Knievel tributes Evel Knievel’s funeral details released Video:...

Evel Knievel's funeral details released

01 December 2007 by Ben Purvis

Before his death Evel Knievel made arrangements to be buried in his hometown of Butte, Montana – and plans are now underway for a funeral in front of tens of thousands. The Butte Civic Arena, with...

NEC - Poor Show

01 December 2007 by Anonymous

What a waste of money and time. I usually get there at 10 am leave about 4 pm having taken everything in, but after arriving at 10 am I was hard pushed to fill my time until 2.30 pm. It will be along time before I go again. However, I did look at some bikes. I didn’t bother sitting on any sports bikes as that is not where my money would go. They had a Bandit 1250 kitted out with all the touring...

Send us your Evel Knievel tributes

01 December 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Was Evel Knievel your childhood hero? Did his daredevil stunt career inspire you to ride bikes? If so, MCN wants your tributes to one of the most famous motorcyclists of all time. Evel died at his...

Video: Evel Knievel's greatest moments

01 December 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Evel Knievel has died at his home after a long illness. The daredevil rider shot to fame for his amazing long-distance jumps and we’ve brought together a collection some of his biggest. Check out the video clips on the right and below to see some of the jumps that Evel will be remembered for as well as archive footage from his earlier career. Check out the December 12 edition of MCN for our full...

Evel Knievel dies, aged 69

30 November 2007 by Dan Thornton

Motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel has died at the age of 69. The motorcycle legend had suffered from ill health for several years, and suffered two strokes in June, 2007. His health was also failing...

MCN Daily: Your daily video news for 30/11/07

30 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar. Daniel Thornton

In Episode 5 of the MCN Daily video show we catch up with the Michael Neeeves as he gets the first ride on the new Ducati 848 and look at the mad V12 engined sidecar combo. 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.

The next Rossi

30 November 2007 by Mark Brooking

Heres a picture of my 2 year old nephew, having his first try out on his cousins Rossi rep minimoto. We are starting him early, who knows, he could be our next Motogp star?!

Video: First impressions of the Ducati 848

30 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Michael Neeves got to ride the new Ducati 848 for the first time today and has sent back a quick update with his first impressions of the bike. Check out the video below to hear what Michael has to say after coming back in from his first time out on the bike.

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