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How your local police plan to target you

16 May 2007 by MCN News Desk

After learning some forces are planning to use ASBO laws to seize bikes during summer clampdowns, we asked every force in the country what enforcement plans they had in store targeting bikes. See what...

Video: Ducati boss announces resignation

15 May 2007 by Ben Purvis

Ducati’s president and chief executive Federico Minoli has announced his retirement from the firm via an on-line video blog. Minoli, who has been running Ducati for the last 11 years, took the reins...

Police issue 'motoring ASBO' to A1 speeder

15 May 2007 by Steve Farrell

Police have issued a “motoring ASBO” for speeding on the A1 – to a car driver. Writing for The Scotsman, Mike Wilson said: ‘I was shocked when the constable said: “We’re issuing you with an ASBO. Should you, this vehicle or any other vehicle driven by you be involved in a similar incident in the next 12 months, the vehicle will be impounded.” Just 36 hours later, faster than some responses to...

Call to ban smoking and driving

15 May 2007 by Chris Newbigging

The Local Authority Road Safety Officers Association is calling to ban smoking while driving to cut accident rates. Simon Ettinghausen said last week that the forthcoming ban on smoking in public places may make it more tempting to smoke whilst driving.

Our D-Day trip

14 May 2007 by nick borwell

I thought this pic would make a good story – as you can see we are at Pegasus Bridge in Normandy, which was the site of one of the key strategic battles on D-Day. Our group decided to ride to France...

M1 is top congestion spot

14 May 2007 by Chris Newbigging

A report has shown that the most congested spot in the UK is the M1 from junction 6a to junction 11. Two spots on the M25 came second and third in the RAC/Trafficmaster report, and the fourth and...

Suzuki insurance deal extended

14 May 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Suzuki has extended its £99 insurance deal on the GSX-R600 until June 30. Buyers of new GSX-R600s can get fully comprehensive for just £99, though there is a minimum age limit of 25. See your local...

Video: Is that bit meant to come off like that?

13 May 2007 by yorkey

A short clip of Crofty preparing his bike for a dyno-run at the MCN live Butlins 2007.

MCN bringing the world together

13 May 2007 by rhino22

Me and my new mate Adrian at Moi International Airport Kenya.

Great Lincolnshire Road

12 May 2007 by makemineapint

Whilst enjoying a day out riding during the recent MCN Butlins weekend, I found myself around Nettleham, North Lincolnsire. I picked up signs for Skegness A158 and was rather impressed with this road. I will definately make it one to ride again this summer.

Video: Top Gear challenge

12 May 2007 by makemineapint

Ooooh, Mr Clarkson, take heed and accept this challenge if you think you’re ‘ard enough! And no sending Hamster or Captain Slow 😀

Video: Mascot motorcycle mayhem

12 May 2007 by makemineapint

America’s NBA Atlanta Hawks mascot takes to 2 wheels in this short, random and rather amusing video clip 😀

Second mid-life crisis

12 May 2007 by Malcolm Clear

I have just experience the thrill of my life and learnt alot about sports bikes. About four years ago I decided to re-light my biking life having had a lay off for 15 years. So off to I went to search for a suitable bike that would satisfy my desire to ride bikes and provide an easy DIY maintenance. After four years of this and getting frustrated with the handling deficiencies I decided to go to...

Road riding Oz style

12 May 2007 by Anonymous

We really enjoy MCN over here in Oz. Your news coverage and new bike reviews are brilliant and the MCN girls rock. Here are some photos from a road North of Sydney.

Masterbike Video: The finale

11 May 2007 by Howard Boylan

The Masterbike test is held every year and sees every road going sports bike ridden around Jerez circuit by some of the worlds top test riders to find out which is the ultimate track machine. MCN man...

Big fine for 183mph biker

11 May 2007 by Dan Thornton

A South African motorcyclist has been fined R102000 (£7371.10) after he was caught speeding at 183mph in KwaZulu-Natal. The fine was also set by magistrates for the rider, jan Hendrick, not displaying number plates and riding an unlicensed motorbike. He’ll only have to pay R50000 at the moment, but if he commits a similar crime int he next five years, the balance of the fine will then be due.

Brunstrom investigators meet dead biker's family

11 May 2007 by Steve Farrell

Police complaint investigators today met the family of a motorcyclist whose decapitated body was shown in photographs to journalists by North Wales chief constable Richard Brunstrom. Brunstrom faces...

Ride Safe Back Safe - Fairhaven Lake 15th April 2007

11 May 2007 by Andy Easthope

The Ridesafe Backsafe group organised amongst their other events, a fantastic day at Fairhaven Lake in St Annes on the 15th of April 2007. The day was extremely hot with an excellent turn out of...

Video: Vectrix electric scooter is actually good

11 May 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Last week saw the UK launch of the new Vectrix Maxiscooter, an all electric commuter scoot with performance on a par with petrol bikes. Check out the video below to see the bike explained and get our...

Free TT DVD for MCN readers

10 May 2007 by Daniel Thornton

We are offering MCN readers the chance to lay your hands on a classic TT moment – The 1992 Senior for free (P&P £1.95). Not only was it the fastest TT ever seen but also one of the closest plus it...

Book Triumph test rides online with Metropolis

10 May 2007 by Dan Thornton

If you fancy testing a new Triumph this weekend, dealer Metropolis now has an online booking facility for tests on May 12 and 13, 2007. To book, you simply tick a box for the 35 minute test ride slot...

Police to seize bikes using ASBO law

10 May 2007 by Steve Farrell

Police are threatening to use ASBO laws to confiscate motorcycles as part of summer clampdowns on dangerous riding. Riders speeding or committing other offences in areas where residents have...

Test ride top Yamahas

10 May 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Yamaha is offering riders the chance to test ride a large selection of its range for free. You can choose from the R1, R6, FZ-1, FZ-1 Fazer, FZ-6 S2, FZ-6 S2 Fazer, FJR1300A/AS, TDM900, MT-01, MT-03,...

Police refer bike crash to IPCC

10 May 2007

Kent Police has voluntarily referred a bike crash involving a police car to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. The crash happened on Sunday May 6 in Longfield causing serious injuries to the rider and life-threatening injuries. The crash has been referred to the IPCC due to a police car’s proximity to the bike.

Kawasaki ZX-10R 0% finance deal extended

10 May 2007 by Tom Rayner

Kawasaki has announced that it is extending the ‘Precious Metal’ finance deal on all new ZX10Rs until June 2. The deal requires a minimum deposit of £99, and the rest can be paid off over three years.

Fogarty charity honour

10 May 2007 by Tom Rayner

Carl Fogarty and his wife Michaela have been honoured by the NSPCC for their role in ending child cruelty. The Fogartys will be inducted into the NSPCC’s ‘Hall of Fame’ this week for their outstanding...

New bike legal site

10 May 2007 by Tom Rayner

A new legal site for bikers has been launched offering advice, case studies and contacts. Law4bikers.co.uk is headed by MCN’s legal columnist, Andrew Campbell from Withy King. Campbell has won landmark diesel spill cases, represented the biker accused of speeding after a video was posted on You Tube and recently won a groundbreaking compensation claim against the Criminal Injuries Compensation...

Wheelie record holder dies

09 May 2007 by Tom Rayner

The holder of the world’s fastest wheelie record has died in a bike accident near the Nurburgring, Germany. Terry Calcot made the news in MCN when he completed a 172.9mph wheelie for a kilometre on a...

RAF Captain and motorcycling hero dies at 90

09 May 2007 by Tony Carter

Group Captain Stafford Coulson, one of British motorcycling’s most fascinating characters, has died at the age of 90. Coulson, an RAF Pathfinder pilot during the Second World War, starting racing bikes in the 1930s and was one of the few to wear a Gold Medal for lapping Brooklands at over 100mph, despite riding a low-powered 350 BSA. After the war he led a squadron of Vulcan V-bombers, became a...

Video: Ducati Hypermotard first ride

09 May 2007 by Howard Boylan

MCN’s Michael Neeves flew out to the world launch of the Ducati Hypermotard last weekend and you can watch his first test of the bike below. Watch out for some amazing riding from Ruben Xaus at the end of the video. Zoom & Watch more videos on MCN | TV

New MCN: Out May 9

09 May 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Your new look MCN is out now. Check out the video below for a sneak preview of all the great stuff you’ll get in the May 9 issue.

We deliver your Brunstrom petition to the IPCC

09 May 2007 by Dan Thornton / Tom Rayner

MCN Reporter Tom Rayner has delivered a total of just over 1600 emails to petition for the dismissal of North Wales Chief Constable Richard Brunstrom, to the Independent Police Complaints Commission...

Police hunting 170mph biker

09 May 2007 by Tom Rayner

Norfolk Police are looking for a biker clocked at 170mph by a speed trap on the A47 near Kings Lynn. The fastest-ever recorded biker was riding flat out on the dual-carriageway near Terrington St John on Saturday aftertoon. However, he was travelling so fast that the officers on scene were unable to read the number plate. Details are sketchy but officers report he was wearing a blue jacket and his...

Riders for Health paraded as ideal

09 May 2007 by Rob Hull

Riders for Health gurus Andrea and Barry Coleman have been held up as a ‘Guiding Light’ for readers nominating candidates for The Independent’s Social Entrepeneur of the Year. The paper is looking for...

MP hits out at new licence laws

09 May 2007 by Rob Hull

Sussex MP Nigel Waterson, Conservative MP for Eastbourne, has lashed out at the thinking behind the new motorcycle test. The outspoken MP said: “We have managed perfectly satisfactorily for many years running our own motorcycle tests so why do we need to import one from the EU which will cost millions of pounds? This is a ludicrous state of affairs.” Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman confirmed...

Travolta fan pays big for hero's Hog

07 May 2007 by Tom Rayner

How much do you like Harley-Davidson’s? Around £40,000 worth just to get the bike and jacket used by ageing actor John Travolta in the movie ‘Wild Hogs’? Well R. Barry Stem splashed the cash for the...

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