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Off-road reg won't work

01 March 2007 by MCN

An MP proposing new laws to clampdown on mini-motos by making all off-road bikes display number plates was told weeks ago by police it wouldn’t work. Graham Stringer’s off-road registration Bill is...

Sport Edition BMW

01 March 2007 by Tom Rayner

BMW Netherlands has introduced this Sports Edition of BMW’s middle-weight, all-rounder the F800S. The bike comes with an Akropovic system, clear headlights, smoky sports screen, single seat...

McGregor breaks leg

01 March 2007 by MCN

Ewan McGregor has broken his leg in a motorcycle accident near his London home in the past week. He revealed the accident on a radio show. According to McGregor, who spoke to Tim Johns on Fresh Air...

Paddock line up

01 March 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Welcome to the new season…

Police warn of menace

28 February 2007 by Cliff Goodwin

Lone motorcyclists are being warned not to enter a Tyneside estate after a sharp rise in what local gangs call “crowding” – surrounding a rider until he is intimidated into giving up his...

Royal blue babe

28 February 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Smiles all round for our brolly babe!

Police cry foul over MCN

28 February 2007 by MCN

Police are refusing to speak to MCN over official comments from a spokesperson published on our website. The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) has accused MCN of “covert and undisclosed...

Co-ordinated team

27 February 2007 by Sarah Carnell

A stern looking Alex Barros contemplates life under an umbrella…

Oblivious

26 February 2007 by MCN

Playing it cool. The Yamaha team pretend not to notice they have a camera pointing in their faces…

The new Moto Guzzi Stelvio

26 February 2007 by Tom Rayner

Here are the first exclusive images of the Moto Guzzi Stelvio, Guzzi’s answer to the BMW R1200GS. Revealed at a Berlin dealer conference these camera phone images were leaked to the world’s media. The...

Biking MP for Deputy PM

26 February 2007 by MCN

Classic Benelli-riding MP Hazel Blears has announced her intentions to run for Deputy Prime Minister. Blears is the sixth MP to enter the race to replace John Prescott when he stands down later this...

On the slant

25 February 2007 by MCN

This photographer must have been experimenting…

Gaining fans

24 February 2007 by MCN

I’m the star not her…

Scare tactics for drivers

23 February 2007 by MCN

Police are hoping to scare drivers into getting insurance with signs on seized uninsured cars saying: “No insurance means no car.” The magnetic posters will be carried in transporter trucks used by...

Petition to use bus lanes

23 February 2007 by MCN

Riders can now let Tony Blair know what they think about bikes in bus lanes by signing an online petition demanding we’re allowed to use them. The petition, on Number 10’s website, says: “We the...

Win a signed Rossi jacket

23 February 2007 by MCN

Here’s your chance to win a retro leather jacket signed and worn by ex-Moto GP champ Valentino Rossi. This signed jacket is a limited edition retro jacket in the colours of the classic Kenny Roberts...

Video: Police crackdown

23 February 2007 by MCN

MCN Senior Reporter Steve Farrell spent the day with Police in a massive clampdown on uninsured drivers. He joined force with police as they seized eight cars in a four hour operation on a single...

Full of drama

23 February 2007 by MCN

Valentino gets thoughtful. I wonder what he’s thinking?…

Fine for ignoring directions

22 February 2007 by MCN

The first fine for ignoring the orders of a Highways Agency Traffic Officer has prompted a warning to road users’ fines of up to £1,000 and points can be implemented. The Traffic Management Act 2004 states Traffic Officers are afforded powers to direct and divert traffic. They can also stop traffic, close lanes, roads and carriageways, implement traffic signs, manage traffic and conduct...

The rain is coming

22 February 2007 by MCN

You may need to use that brolly sooner than you think…

New Buell XB12STT

22 February 2007 by MCN

Buell’s new supermoto / streetfighter cross is due to arrive in UK dealers next month. Only white bikes will be available – a selection of graphics will be available from dealers to customise the...

Triumph Tiger launch

21 February 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Bikers will get the chance to try out the new Tiger 1050 this weekend as Triumph launch their new tourer at dealerships around the country. The new model was shown off to the press before Christmas...

Morini MM3 to production

21 February 2007 by MCN

Moto Morini has given it’s BMW R1200GS-rivalling adventure bike the green light to go into production in 2008. The MM3 was shown at last year’s Milan Show, and positive reaction from the public has...

Pro-bike petrol stations

21 February 2007 by MCN

Here’s a list of all the petrol stations that have been praised and recommended by MCN readers for not requiring the removal of crash helmets, or in some way helping stranded motorcyclists etc. If you...

New MCN: February 21

21 February 2007 by Sarah Carnell

This week MCN looks ahead to the start of the 2007 World Superbike season, which kicks off in Qatar this weekend. We have a full preview of the season, which includes an interview with James Toseland,...

Register race bikes

21 February 2007 by Steve Farrell

An MP has drafted a new Bill requiring all bikes used off-road to be registered and display number plates, including track day bikes and even MotoGP race bikes. Graham Stringer’s off-road...

Lycra ladies

21 February 2007 by MCN

Not many girls could pull off this look!

View from behind

20 February 2007 by MCN

Photocall for the ladies in yellow…

No Congestion charge for bikers

20 February 2007 by MCN

News that bikers will not be included in the latest increase in congestion charges around London have been welcomed by campaigners in The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG). MAG President Ian Mutch told...

New 2007 Kymco models

19 February 2007 by MCN

Taiwanese manufacturer Kymco has given an early glimpse at three new models expected to be launched in the UK in Spring 2007. Most exciting is the learner-legal KR Sport 125 – a cheaper alternative...

Top Gear slashes Ducati

19 February 2007 by MCN

MCN columnist Richard Hammond has vowed to keep on trying to get bikes on the Top Gear cool wall despite co-host Jerermy Clarkson taking a chainsaw to a picture of a Ducati 1098 on Sunday. Hammond...

Evocative Hammond

19 February 2007 by MCN

Here’s a taste of next week’s exclusive MCN column by the BBC TV star and passionate motorcyclist, Richard Hammond. The Hamster’s getting all doe-eyed about that most evocative of motorcycling...

Brands Hatch Yamaha

19 February 2007 by MCN

A new Yamaha dealer has opened right next to the Paddock entrance of Brands Hatch racing circuit in Kent. Brands Hatch Yamaha is the new name for Giant Motorcycles and has been completely...

YouTube speeder tells all

19 February 2007 by Tom Rayner

MCN spoke exclusively to Jeremy Parrott, the YouTube biker, who reckons he has been treated like: “a sex offender” or “bank robber” for a speeding offence. When Parrott posted video clips of his...

Sign road pricing petition

19 February 2007 by Steve Farrell

MCN’s petition to the Prime Minister to get bikes exempted from imminent road pricing can now be signed on Number 10’s website. Transport secretary Douglas Alexander pledged on Monday to listen to a...

We're ready

19 February 2007 by MCN

We just need some riders so we can be proper grid girls!…

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