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MCN in Switzerland

28 August 2007 by mv750four

How cool is this? I’ve landed on top of mount Briethorn, 3780 metres high in Switzerland with my old friend Tom Cruise, and we thought we’d catch up with the news on Rossi.

New V-Max - but not until 2009

28 August 2007 by Ben Purvis

Yamaha’s next-generation V-Max concept looks set to go into production as a 2009 model. This message – apparently sent to Yamaha dealers in America, where the firm’s cruisers go under the Star...

Police name M40 murder suspects

27 August 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Four men charged in connection with the murder of Hell’s Angel Gerard Tobin have been named after appearing in court on Saturday. Simon Turner, Dane Garside and Sean Creighton have been charged with...

My CBR900-RRW

26 August 2007 by colin plumridge

My story is please vote for my bike on rate my bike. It’s a 1998 Blade.

Trial by crash

26 August 2007 by MADMARK99

Had a top day out on my uncle’s immaculately restored BSA and Matchless in a muddy quarry. Why he let us do it even he doesn’t know, but here are some of the funnier moments.

Rabbiting on

24 August 2007 by Kev Brooks

My house rabbit Ronnie studying the latest copy of MCN is impressed by the Triumph Street Triple.

Me, Foggy and a long-lost pal

24 August 2007 by David Jones-Murray

This is an old pic from BSB at Oulton Park in 2005. I’m on the far left, then there’s my bezzy mate Neil McDonough who idolised Foggy. I asked Foggy for a pic with me and my mate and as you can see...

Latest list of bands booked for MCN Butlins

24 August 2007 by MCN News Desk

Keep checking the list of bands booked for the MCN Live Butlisn event on October 13-15, 2007. Crash Andy Scotts The Sweet – original members, hits include ‘Wig Wham Bam’, ‘Ballroom Blitz’ and...

Four still held over Hells Angel shooting

24 August 2007 by Steve Farrell

Police investigating the murder of Hells Angel Gerard Tobin have extended the detention of four suspects for further questioning. Three men were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning after...

Arai pussy

24 August 2007 by Alan

My friend’s got a really cute pussy…

Wind-assisted MCN

24 August 2007 by andca

Here’s a pic of me at the top of our turbines in Whitstable having a good read at dinner time!

Rothmans Blade stolen

24 August 2007 by Anonymous

Last night some lowlife stole a CBR1000RR… it would be spotted a mile away as it was in full Rothmans race colours. If anyone sees Rothmans fairings for sale or might have some useful info on where it might be, please drop me a bell at CBR1000RR.co.uk… ask for nambiker… thanks.

Police Golf GTI

24 August 2007 by Anonymous

I just thought I would warn all bikers that North Yorks police have a unmarked greyish VW Golf GTI, spotted on the A65 between Skipton and Settle, parking mainly on the long straights and grass...

Video: Street Triple first group test

23 August 2007 by Angus Farquhar

The Triumph Street Triple has a lot to live up to, with some great bikes in its class so we got the leading contenders together to see if it can hack the pace. Check out the video below to see how the Triumph compares to the Ducati Monster, Kawasaki Z750, Honda Hornet, Suzuki GSR600 and Yamaha FZ6

A hot read!

23 August 2007 by ian0711

Hot bike, hot read! This is Ian Scott admiring the new Street Triple in the Compartment Fire Behaviour Training cans at the MOD Fire Services Training Centre, Manston.

Video: Buell 1125R first ride

23 August 2007 by Angus Farquhar

MCN man Trevor Franklin has just ridden Buell’s brand new 1125R sports bike and you can see the bike in action. Check out the video below to see Trev putting the bike through it’s paces around Laguna Seca and get a look at the first non-harley engine in a Buell.

New arrest over M40 shooting

23 August 2007 by Steve Farrell

Police investigating the shooting of Hells Angel Gerard Tobin on the M40 have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. Warwickshire Police said this morning that a man had been arrested yesterday...

World first test report of the Buell 1125R

23 August 2007 by Trevor Franklin

MCN’s Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin is currently at Laguna Seca riding Buell’s radical, all new 1125R. “The looks may be familiarly quirky Buell, but the 1125R is a revolutionary bike for Buell...

M62: Moron in a red Astra

22 August 2007 by Anonymous

The moron that this concerns won’t be reading this, cos he’s obviously not a biker. He was on the tail of standing traffic on the M62, on August 17, following an accident that left a five-mile tailback. He saw me approaching him, where, in the outside lane he was “parked” and anticipated my filter line round his right. With a smile he placed his car diagonally, (I jest not), across my path. I...

Rovers seized in hunt for killer of Hells Angel Gerard Tobin on M40

22 August 2007 by Liam Marsden

Police investigating the murder of Hells Angel Gerard Tobin on the M40 have seized two Rover cars and a firearm. Warwickshire Police confirmed this afternoon that a van had also been seized. The force...

Lonely Planet guide to Ireland

22 August 2007 by Lonely Planet

It’s said that Ireland, once visited, is never forgotten, and for once the blarney rings true. The Irish landscape has a mythic resonance, the country’s history is almost tangible, and its people seem...

Foggy tattoo

22 August 2007 by Chris Mollart

I had this tattoo of Foggy’s famous logo yesterday.

Let the judging begin!

22 August 2007 by Dan Thornton

Will you see your motorcycle starring in the 2008 Carole Nash Calendar ? Over the past four weeks over 1,400 MCN readers and website users have been uploading pictures of their bikes into the...

New MCN August 22,2007

22 August 2007 by Nicola Fox

In this week’s MCN, we take the world’s first Triumph Street Triple group test. Also in this edition out Wednesday, August 22, 2007, MCN investigates plans to charge motorcycles in congestion zones...

Why choose Lonely Planet?

22 August 2007 by Nicola Fox

Are you planning a motorcycle trip and need some advice? MCN recommend that you use the Lonely Planet guides as they are simple to use and give you fast information about your desired...

Arrests over shooting of Hells Angel Gerard Tobin on M40 after Bulldog Bash

22 August 2007 by Steve Farrell

Three men have been arrested over the murder of Hells Angel Gerard Tobin on the M40, Warwickshire Police said this morning. Armed officers swooped on two addresses in Coventry and one in Nuneaton,...

Goldammer built for speed

22 August 2007 by Chris Newbigging

This wild, one-off supercharged single cylinder streamliner was unveiled for the first time at Bonneville Speed Week. Read more about the unique Goldammer machine in this week’s MCN, August 22, 2007.

Jorwil Appeal Fund

22 August 2007 by jou wong

This is a pic of my brother with his kids in Bandung, Indonesia. He was injured in a hit-and-run accident. We had a fundraising day back in May 07, from which we managed to raise over £8000 towards...

Arrests made in M40 biker shooting case

22 August 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Police have made what they are calling significant arrests this morning in relation to the murder of motorcyclist Gerard Tobin on the M40 after the Bulldog Bash. No details have yet been released...

Separated at birth?

21 August 2007 by theguitardoctor

I know Charley Boorman has finished the Long Way Down, but has he actually been moonlighting on Eastenders between trips?

Racer in training

21 August 2007 by SHAUN HARVEY

Here’s a picture of my son on the Playstation, doing a lap of the Isle of Man TT course. He’s looking forward to his first trip to the Island in 2008!

Challenge motorcycle road pricing plans

21 August 2007 by Steve Farrell

Riders need to act now to challenge plans for road pricing for bikes, the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI) has warned. Motorcycle Industry Association policy director Craig Carey-Clinch says...

Gallery: See KTM's 2009 range of road bikes

21 August 2007 by Angus Farquhar

A financial report for KTM has revealed the plans for the firms 2009 range of bikes. Check out the report here or see our collection of spy shots and sneak peaks of the upcoming bikes from KTM in the...

Video: Could 600s take over from 250s in GPs?

21 August 2007 by Ian Jubb

To answer the question we got the leading British 250 and put it up against the leading British 600 Supersport bike at Cadwell park to see how they compare. Check out the video below to find out what we thought.

Every new KTM revealed

21 August 2007 by Chris Newbigging

MCN has uncovered a leaked company report revealing every single new model coming from KTM in the next two years. The report was published by Eastern European bank Raiffeisen Centro, and recommends...

New CCTV video and pictures of shot Hells Angel

20 August 2007 by Steve Farrell

These CCTV images show Hells Angel Gerard Tobin approximately 20 minutes before he was shot dead on the M40. Police investigating Tobin’s murder released the footage this morning in a bid to jog the...

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