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Old Fazer still strong

04 November 2007 by rod shaw

took my wifes old fazer out with a couple of cameras attached. Hope you like it

Ducati’s fastest-ever V-twin ready to be revealed

04 November 2007 by Ben Purvis

On Monday night Ducati will reveal its 2008 range for the first time – and on Wednesday you’ll be able to read all about it in MCN. The firm’s still keeping a tight lid on what it’s got to offer, but...

Supercharged Hayabusa

03 November 2007 by david bruno

Here’s my supercharged busa, its got adj cam sprockets, forged pistons, carillo rods, high volume oil pump gear, manual cam chain tensioner, bosch fuel pump, begi risig rate fuel pressure regulator,...

Benelli builds new enduro and supermoto motorcycles

03 November 2007 by Ben Purvis

MCN understands Benelli will release new enduro and supermoto machines next Tuesday at the massive Milan bike show. The bikes, both based on the BX449 motocrosser revealed at Milan last year, will...

28 new motorcycles in MCN's biggest bike launch issue: Wednesday November 7

02 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar

The next week will be dominated by new motorcycle launches, with the Milan Motorcycle Show hosting at least 28 new models – and you’ll see all of them and more in MCN, Wednesday November 7,...

Time for another fuel protest?

02 November 2007 by iancol

The following e-mail is circulating. Sounds OK to me. We are hitting 95p a litre in some areas now, soon we will be faced with paying £1 a litre. Philip Hollsworth offered this good idea: This makes MUCH MORE SENSE than the ‘don’t buy petrol on a certain day campaign that was going around last April or May! The oil companies just laughed at that because they knew we wouldn’t continue to hurt...

Aprilia prepares 2008 range for launch next week

02 November 2007 by Ben Purvis

Hot on the heels of its new 2007 bikes like the Shiver and Mana, Aprilia is preparing another onslaught with its 2008 range. And you can be first to see them in the new issue of MCN, out on November...

Video: See all KTM's mad promo videos

02 November 2007 by Chris Slade

KTM is renowned for producing mad videos to promote its motorcycles so ahead of the launch of its 2008 bikes in Milan next week we thought we’d bring you the full range on film. Check out the video player below to see some of the amazing videos plus an insane base jump and highlights from the Red Bull X-Fighters competition. We’ll bring you the first look at the RC8 as it is launched in Milan on...

MCN on top of the world

01 November 2007 by Paul Guest

On holiday in Tenerife on the summit of mount TEIDE, the highest peak in Spain 3.718 metres above sea level .

Brunstrom verdict delayed

01 November 2007 by williamsdaniel1979

Ok so it’s November already. Where is the outcome of the investigation?? Was delayed in September. To read our last update on thePolice Complaints Commision’s investigation intoChief Constable Ricard Brunstrom click here. So why are we still waiting??????

F800GS

01 November 2007 by Glenn

New BMW’s! For more information on Bmw’s new 2008 range of motorcycles, click here.

U2 frontman Bono's Ducati 916 up for auction for Riders for Health

01 November 2007 by MCN News Desk

A Ducati 916 owned and signed by U2 frontman Bono will being going up for auction at the NEC Motorcycle Show to raise money for motorcycle charity Riders for Health. The Ducati 916 was formerly owned...

MotoGP 07 released for Playstation 2

01 November 2007 by Dan Thornton

The official new MotoGP 07 Playstation 2 game is now available with all the riders, motorcycles, teams and tracks from the 2007 MotoGP season. As the 2007 MotoGP season comes to an end with the final...

Yamaha R1 bad day in Greenwich

01 November 2007 by Phill Foulger

My clutch went on my 2000 R1 on a busy street in Greenwich and locked me in 4th which I couldn’t shift no matter how much rocking was done. To keep my pride and joy out of danger from the traffic and to try not to cause any congestion I managed to drag it on to the path and out of the way of the HGV’s going by and while standing there explaining what had happened to the traffic warden he gave me a...

Sweet machine

31 October 2007 by geordietiger

Took a spill on my bike. Was beyond repair, so invested in a new one an ALLSORTS bio-liquorice it’s a really sweet ride. Got hungry on the journey home so ate my bike. ha ha ha

MCN gets to work on building site

31 October 2007 by geordietiger

Took a picture of me mate Martin at work. Taking a breather from spraying the office.

CB400

31 October 2007 by neil hughes

I think the CB400 looks like my old CBX550 circa 1984

Have you been treated unfairly?

31 October 2007

This is the moment and MCN reader earned a £60 fine for spending a minute on a yellow line putting on sunglasses and a high visibility jacket and we want to know if you have been treated as badly. If...

Uncalibrated laser speed guns - tell us your story

31 October 2007 by Sarah Carnell

The ban on laser speed guns has now been lifted after officers were told to check their calibration properly. A three-week ban on the use of laser guns was enforced because officers had not been...

Cool French custom 2007 Honda Hornets

31 October 2007 by Dan Thornton

Having ridden from Peterborough to Paris on my longterm 2007 Honda Hornet, I was feeling a little tired heading into the Paris Motorcyle Show. But the amongst all the new motorcycles on display,...

Download your free British Superbike test wallpapers

31 October 2007 by Sarah Carnell

This week in MCN we have brought you an exclusive road test of four of the best British Superbikes. And now here’s your chance to share in some of the action with these four exclusive wallpapers of...

New 2008 Cagiva motorcycles uneviled on Tuesday, November 6, 2007

31 October 2007 by MCN News Desk

We’ll be bringing you all the news on the new 2008 Cagiva motorcycle range whn it is launched on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. And that includes the new Cagiva Mito 125, undergoing the first revamp for...

Insurance claims refused because of modifications

31 October 2007 by Steve Farrell

Any modification to your bike could result in a theft claim being rejected and your insurance policy voided. Leading motorcycle insurance underwriter Norwich Union would not rule out rejecting claims...

2008 Piaggio X7 scooter revealed

31 October 2007 by Ben Purvis

Agile and compact as an urban scooter should be, but with all the protection of a maxi, the X7 is a worthy heir to Piaggio’s traditions in GT scooter design. Made by Europe’s largest manufacturer of...

Moto Guzzi releases first official pictures of the Moto Guzzi Stelvio

31 October 2007 by MCN News Desk

Moto Guzzi has just released the first official pictures of the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio, and you can read the full official press release below: “The new Moto Guzzi Stelvio completes the range...

Video: Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport vs BMW R1200R

31 October 2007 by Phil West

Moto Guzzi and BMW both now offer sportier roadster twins in the shape of the new 1200 Sport and R1200R but is that where the similarities end? Check out the video below to see what MCN’s Road Test Editor, Phil West, thought of the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport and the BMW R1200R. So is it the character of the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport or the class of the BMW R1200R that wins Phil West over? Check out the...

Lonely Planet guide to Cambodia

31 October 2007 by Lonely Planet

You’ve trusted your eyes your whole life, but visit Cambodia and you just may start doubting them. How else to explain the unthinkable splendour of the 9th- to 13th-century Khmer temples, the tropical...

Picture exclusive: Getting technical with British Superbikes

30 October 2007 by Sarah Carnell

This week MCN brings you an exclusive road test on four of the best British Superbike motorcycles. MCN’s Senior road Tester Michael Neeves took to the track at Cadwell Park on champion Ryuichi...

A question of height

30 October 2007 by Ryan Fegan

My girlfriend has enjoyed 3 wonderful years of motorcycling on her Suzuki 400 bandit which she got after she passed her test. Now she has decided that its time to step up onto something a bit bigger...

Speed camera chief Mereddyd Hughes caught by speed camera

30 October 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Chief Constable Meredydd Hughes – the country’s top traffic cop and a leading advocate for speed cameras – has been sent a Notice of Intended Prosecution for a speeding offence on a North Wales road...

Video: The best superbikes in the world?

30 October 2007 by Michael Neeves

We’ve just ridden the best superbikes in the country. Check out our video below to see how Ryuichi Kiyonari’s British Superbike Championship-winning Honda CBR1000RR FireBlade, Tommy Hill’s Virgin Yamaha R1, Michael Rutter’s Kawasaki ZX-10R and Cal Crutchlow’s Suzuki GSX-R1000 compare against each other. Read the full report in this week’s MCN, available Wednesday, October 31, 2007.

Picture special: Peugeot's new Satelis 500 maxi-scooter

30 October 2007 by Phil West

Peugeot’s new maxi-scooter, the Satelis 500, is one of the best-equipped – and most affordable – superscooters yet, as Kevin Ash discovered during his first test in MCN in its October 31 issue. What...

New MCN: October 31, 2007

30 October 2007 by Sarah Carnell

How would you like to see the best of the British Superbike Championship in the hands of MCN’s road testers? Well this week we test ride Ryuichi Kiyonari’s HM Plant Honda CBR1000 Fireblade, Cal...

Got it wrong again dad

29 October 2007 by Brian W G Hall

Old Teddy boys never die, they can still cause a ruck, when on their wheels.

A tale of woe with a Fireblade

29 October 2007 by Wayne Parkinson

I was fed up with working on the daughters mini, (an ongoing project, four years on)” I will nip over to your brothers for that paperwork you want luv”. Barnsley to Rochdale over the tops what a blast. On with the kit, new two piece leathers, out of the garage with my mint 2001 HM Plant 929 Blade vroom she never fails,” What could go wrong”? Aha steady warm up to Holmfirth then give it big licks...

In love... with a bike

29 October 2007 by beunen luc

I love my bike!

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