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Gwent police's 'safety' campaign

29 October 2007 by Mark Barron

Myself and two friends were on a long weekend in South Wales from Durham 13-15 Oct 2007 with two R1s and an RSVR, and were stopped three times in 90mins for a ‘Safety Check’. No check of our identity or insurance, just straight to the numberplates and £30 fines. Goes against the guidelines on the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) website under Motorcycle Policy (well worth a...

Video: Yamaha shows off the V-Max at the Tokyo show

29 October 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Yamaha has shown of the new 2009 V-Max in action at the Tokyo show alongside a sculpture of the bike. This is the most detailed version of the bike we’ve seen so far. The sculpture shows some complete components but the video reveals that they have got some bikes that are far more complete and running. Check out the video below to see both the sculpture and the promo video for the much anticipated...

Hampshire police ad reveals 'Low Flying Squad'

29 October 2007 by MCN News Desk

An eagle-eyed MCN reader has emailed this image of a new advert displayed on buses by Hampshire Police. Unfortunately the placing of the advert appears to have overlooked the position of the exhaust pipe.

Video: Incredible onboard lap of Sugo on the 08 Yamaha R6

29 October 2007 by Chris Slade

Before Yamaha let the world’s journalists out on the 2008 R6 the firm’s test rider Jeffry De Vries had to make sure the bike and the track were ok with a few hot laps of the Japanese circuit. Check out the video below to see De Vries put in an incredible lap of the Sugo circuit where the bike was launched. It really is impressive viewing. See video of the launch test of the new Yamaha R6 here

Streetfighters

29 October 2007 by gsxr1173

A couple of streetfighters here for all who appreciate them…

Speed limit looms for German Autobahns

29 October 2007 by MCN News Desk

Speed limit looms for German Autobahns

The ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany has voted in favour of a blanket 130kph (80mph) limit on the 6000km of the Autobahn network which currently has no speed limit. The limit would be a...

Yes I have modded my bike

28 October 2007 by Anonymous

Yes I have modded my bike

I own an Aprilia Falco…… I have altered my cans. I gutted them and made them lighter and louder (but not offensively loud). Made my own performance airbox. Put a new chip in. Had the suspension...

Snowsquad 2

28 October 2007 by Marcus Kingma

R1Sjaak and MC King are Snowsquad. There was a Snowsquad 1. There is coming a Snowsquad 2…

Little Yamaha fan

28 October 2007 by SILKY

Little Yamaha fan

At seven months my girl knows who’s best!

CB400 rules!

28 October 2007 by Harris Nix

What a great looking bike! Just like the1994 CB750F2N in my garage, it is virtually identical to my superb OLD F2N. I dont have a problem with that, I am very pleased that Honda are looking to their triumphant past for inspiration. Once in a blue moon a nigh on perfect bike shows up, and my old F2N is one of them. It has enough power to never feel lacking, a few simple tweaks have rewarded me with...

Who said romance is dead?

28 October 2007 by samantha neish

Who said romance is dead?

Not quite what I had in mind when I booked a pine lodge with private hot tub for Tom and I to have a romantic honeymoon last year!

2007 Australian GP MRA bike run

27 October 2007 by Robert D'Elsini

2007 MotoGP at Phillip Island. On The Saturday 10,000 bikes ride the 50 miles journey from Cranbourne to Phillip Island in one long convoy with a police escort. This happens every year but because of Stoner there were a few more this year.

Speed camera inaccuracy could get 100’s off speeding fines

26 October 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Speed camera inaccuracy could get 100’s off speeding fines

Hundreds of road users in Lancashire could get off their speeding fines if allegations of speed cameras being incorrectly calibrated are found to be correct. Five members of civilian staff have been...

Video: Motorcycles bring London to a standstill

26 October 2007 by Chris Newbigging

MCN’s ride for Rights brought London to a standstill as thousands of motorcyclists made the trip to the capital to protest against road charging and made Whitehall a bike only zone. Check out the video below to see the mass bike turnout and hear some of the speaches.

MCN exclusive special deal on Stalker! Chris Walker: the autobiography

26 October 2007 by Andy Downes

MCN exclusive special deal on Stalker! Chris Walker: the autobiography

MCN has an exclusive money-saving offer on Stalker! Chris Walker: the autobiography the new book detailing the life and racing career of one of this country’s most popular racers. Chris Walker has...

Salvagers allowed to keep BMWs from MSC Napoli

26 October 2007 by Rob Hull

Salvagers allowed to keep BMWs from MSC Napoli

Anyone who dragged a BMW motorcycle up Branscombe beach on the coast of Devon back in January this year has been told they can keep the booty.   Salvagers who signed the forms released by the Receiver...

MCN in Iceland

26 October 2007 by cokerg

MCN in Iceland

Just thought I would add to the MCN travels, this time in Iceland – nice roads, a bit pricy, but a lovely place. Just wish I had the big Z with me!

Letters to the chief constable

26 October 2007 by Steve Bilson

Not really a story – more a continuance of your recent articles ref speed cameras. Enclosed my recent letter to Chief Constable West Yorkshire and original letter FYI. Dear Chief Constable, I was very disappointed not to receive a reply to my original letter (copy enclosed) dated 26th May 2006, with reference to mobile speed cameras, following my prosecution in a car in March last year.. In...

Video: Launch test of the 2008 Honda Transalp

26 October 2007 by Angus Farquhar

MCN has tested the new 2008 Honda Transalp by riding it across the alps. Check out the video below to see the highights of the trip.

GSR done for...

26 October 2007 by estrydom

GSR done for...

I was doing about 55mph when this guy hit me from behind, he is saying he wasn’t speeding… Luckily I walked away with minor back injuries. They had to pry my bike loose from his car.

Tokyo Show: Yamaha V-Max

26 October 2007 by MCN News Desk

Tokyo Show: Yamaha V-Max

The Tokyo Motorcycle Show has opened to the public today, and one of the new models is the Yamaha V-Max. It was originally unveiled as a concept motorcycle in 2005, and will feature an 1800cc V-Four...

Motorcycles no danger to cyclists, claims report

26 October 2007 by Steve Farrell

Motorcycles are less hazardous to cyclists than pedestrians or fixed objects such as lampposts, according to a new report. The claim that we present a danger to cyclists has been used by road safety groups calling on Government to ‘downsize’ motorcycles with power and speed caps. But the new report, called Fact or Fiction? Three Urban Myths about Motorcycling, says that only two cyclists were...

Tokyo Show: The 2008 Kawasaki D-Tracker

26 October 2007 by MCN News Desk

Tokyo Show: The 2008 Kawasaki D-Tracker

Here’s the first picture of the 2008 Kawasaki D-Tracker which is unveiled at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show on the first public day. The 2008 Kawasaki D-Tracker is unlikely to be offered in the UK, and is...

Tokyo Show: Honda DN-01 on display

26 October 2007 by MCN News Desk

Tokyo Show: Honda DN-01 on display

The Honda DN-01 is on display at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. First shown as a concept motorcycle two years ago, the Honda DN-01 is set for production, with an automatic hydraulic gearbox and the 680cc...

Tokyo Show: Vote on the unveiled 2008 Honda CB400SF and CB400SB

26 October 2007 by MCN News Desk

Tokyo Show: Vote on the unveiled 2008 Honda CB400SF and CB400SB

The Tokyo Motorcycle Show has opened to the public today, and one of the new motorcyles on display is the 2008 Honda CB400. The 2008 Honda CB400SF and the 2008 Honda CB400SB are differentiated by a...

Suzuki RE5 Rotary

25 October 2007 by Marcus Kingma

Impression of the 30-year-old Suzuki RE 5 rotary.

Video: 2008 Yamaha R6 track launch

25 October 2007 by Angus Farquhar

MCN recently got to try out the new 2008 Yamaha R6 around the Sugo circuit in Japan. Check out the video below to see the bike in action and read the October 24 edition of MCN for the full report. Take a tour round the Yamaha Museum here

Video: Yamaha's collection display

25 October 2007 by Trevor Franklin

The world launch of the 2008 Yamaha R6 took place at Sugo circuit, Japan last week. Part of the launch involved a one-off whistle-stop tour of Yamaha’s Hammatsu factory and a brief walk around of the Yamaha Communication Plaza – Yamaha’s head office. Part of this building is dedicated to the history of Yamaha in a series of displays and exhibitions of Yamaha products produced since the company was...

Video: 08 Hayabusa takes on the ZZ-R and K1200 on real-roads tour

25 October 2007 by Ian Jubb

Video: 08 Hayabusa takes on the ZZ-R and K1200 on real-roads tour

We’ve tested the 2008 Busa on it’s own, we’ve tested it on the track against the ZZ-R, now we’ve put it on real roads against the Kawasaki ZZ-R1400 and BMW K1200S on a long-distance tour to Cornwall...

Your chance to work with Michael Caine in his new film

25 October 2007 by Nicola Fox

Your chance to work with Michael Caine in his new film

How would you like to be in a feature film working alongside Hollywood star Michael Caine? Uni-versalEXTRAS is looking for male motorcyclists to appear as extras in their new film. The film is set in...

Video: Guzzi's Stelvio BMW GS killer spied testing

25 October 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Moto Guzzi’s Stelvio has been spied in final testing before its launch at the Milan show in less than two weeks time. Check out the video below to see the bike in action and check out the October 24 edition of MCN for the full details of the bike that Guzzi hopes will rival the BMW R1200GS.

Helmesly TT cancelled

24 October 2007 by richie rex

Hello, just to mention that the Helmesly TT between Stokesley and Helmesly in North Yorkshire is currently closed for two weeks while double white lines are painted down most of it! Comments?

Video: Variable Cylinder protoype could mean new Honda Blackbird

24 October 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Honda’s stand at the Paris show featured an engine with variable cylinder management which could hint at a new Honda Blackbird for the lump to go in. In the mean time check out how the system works in the video below.

Police lift ban on laser speed guns

24 October 2007 by Steve Farrell

Police lift ban on laser speed guns

Police have begun using laser speed guns again following a three-week ban. Kent Police said in a statement today: ‘Following the suspension in South Kent of the laser speed device it has been decided...

Have you ever modified your motorcycle?

24 October 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Have you ever modified your motorcycle?

MCN would like to know if you have ever modified your bike. Whether it’s an end can, changing the screen or simply putting a sticker on your motorcycle. May be you have spent 50p on a tank pad or...

Exhaust law to hit Guernsey

24 October 2007 by Rob Hull

Exhaust law to hit Guernsey

A majority of States members in Guernsey have requested a law to be passed to limit the noise made by vehicles, with motorcycle exhausts being at the forefront of the issue. If accepted it will be...