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Camera boss admits flaw

07 February 2007 by Steve Farrell

A speed camera boss has finally admitted his equipment is capable of getting speeds wrong if guidelines are not strictly followed. The boss of the firm which makes laser detectors used in speed camera vans was cornered into admitting how a handheld version of the device, called an LTI 20.20 Ultralyte, can give incorrect reading. This came to light during a court hearing at Preston Crown Court on...

New MCN: February 7

07 February 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Check out the launch of the new Suzuki Bandit 1250 in this week’s MCN, available to buy from Wednesday, February, 2007. Chief road tester Trevor Franklin went to see what this new machine has to offer...

Does the MP3 handle?

06 February 2007 by Chris Newbigging

MCN took Piaggio’s brand-new MP3 three-wheeled scooter to ExCel to find out what you thought of the wacky scoot, and the most common question we were asked is ‘how does it handle?’ To answer your...

India aiming at big bikes

06 February 2007 by MCN

India is already one of the world’s largest producers of bikes, although virtually all of them are sold in their home market rather than exported. Now companies there are starting to move away from...

MCN Needs Your Help

06 February 2007 by MCN

MCN is conducting an investigation into what happens to your bike immediately after a crash. We want to know your experiences of what happens to your bike if you’re injured and have to be carted off...

Techno V-Rod special

06 February 2007 by MCN

When you think about the near-superbike performance of V-RODs you tend not to think about chopper style specials, but if you fancy something a bit meatier and stockier is to your tastes then this...

In uniform

05 February 2007 by MCN

Keeping up appearances…

Can-Am Spyder

05 February 2007 by MCN

Canadian firm Bombardier Recreational Products – best known for its Skidoo snowmobiles and Can-Am quads – has finally revealed its three-wheeled superbike, the Can-Am Spyder. Powered by a 106bhp...

KTM car model unveiled

05 February 2007 by MCN

KTM’s X-Bow road legal track car is a step closer to reality, as these scale models show. Although it looks like a finshed car, a close inspection reveals that it is a dummy of the Audi-powered car ...

Video: Ducati special

05 February 2007 by MCN

The stunning Flat Red Ducati special is the latest creation of Jens vom Brauck, who previously created the Ducati Scrambler. The new special includes an aluminium housing in front of the engine, which...

Supportive babe

04 February 2007 by MCN

Cheering from the sidelines…

Ebay scam

04 February 2007 by MCN

An MCN reader has asked us to warn people of a scam which is being used on eBay. Below is his story: I tried to buy a trike advertised on eBay but it suddenly disappeared totally off their site . I contacted them three times asking if it was genuine and asking where it had gone and they told me it’s showing in your My eBay but to check the guy’s feedback which I couldn’t do because they had wiped...

Valentino's ladies

03 February 2007 by MCN

All in a good cause…

The crate escape

03 February 2007 by Marc Abbott

MCN’s production editor Marc Abbott has taken delivery of a Lifan GY200 enduro bike. Join him as the wrapping comes off the crate. £500 for a road legal bike delivered to your door (albeit in...

Welcoming the sun

02 February 2007 by MCN

Staying out for the summer…

Video: Salvaged BMW

02 February 2007 by Rob Hull

MCN managed to track down one of the BMW motorcycles salvaged from the stricken MSC Napoli last week. MCN reporter Rob Hull takes a look around a K1200GT that fell from the ship in a container and...

MP3 at ExCeL

01 February 2007 by MCN

See the exciting new three-wheeled Piaggio MP3 at the MCN London Motorcycle Show at the ExCeL from today until Sunday. This is a chance for you to get up close and admire its innovative design which...

Bike fit for a King

01 February 2007 by MCN

The King of Jordan has just received a new Confederate Hellcat as a present to himself on his 45th birthday. The £35,000 bike was delivered last Tuesday by the company, who suggested he buy the combat...

No jail for killer drivers

01 February 2007 by Steve Farrell

Careless drivers who kill could still escape jail despite new laws designed to toughen sentencing. The Government’s Sentencing Advisory Panel has recommended that a new jail sentence for causing...

What a line up

01 February 2007 by MCN

And this is just the day job…

Michelins for Harleys

01 February 2007 by MCN

Harley Davidson are adding certain Michelin tyres to the list of approved tyres to give owners more choice when it comes to replacement. North American Harley dealers will be selling the approved...

First bike orchestra

31 January 2007 by Tom Rayner

James Toseland led a band of bikers in Central London in the world’s first bike orchestra. He was accompanied by renowned conductor and award winning composer Stephen Montague who had devised a...

Camera project axed

31 January 2007 by Steve Farrell

The Government today confirmed the National Safety Camera Programme is to be axed from the end of next month. It admitted for the first time that it meant the end of safety camera partnerships as we...

Stupid councils

31 January 2007 by Steve Farrell

MCN’S file on Britain’s stupidest councils is growing but we’re convinced there are more worthy contenders out there – and we need you to tell us about them. Nominees so far include a council that’s...

Buell gets dirty

31 January 2007 by Tony Carter

We’ve just heard a cracking rumour that Buell is going to make a motocross bike, which would be available to buy in dealer’s shops in three years time! Details are scarce at the moment, but we...

Looking trendy

31 January 2007 by MCN

The first three contestants for the sunglasses competition…

Pro-bike petrol stations

31 January 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: January 31

31 January 2007 by Sarah Carnell

This week MCN are offering an exclusive free guide to the London Motorcycle show, which kicks off at ExCeL, London tomorrow (February 1, 2007). We reveal what you can expect to see from the likes of...

Anti-bike petrol stations

31 January 2007 by MCN

Here is a list of all the petrol stations that have refused to serve MCN readers, unless they removed their helmets. The highest proportion of the complaints we have received have been about the...

Beach party

30 January 2007 by MCN

Someone didn’t get the message what the new look on the start line walkabout was…

Harley's XL1200N

30 January 2007 by Ben Purvis

Harley-Davidson has revealed its new XL1200N Nightster – a stripped-back Sportster aimed at traditional custom fans. Based on the latest 2007 Sportster, the Nightster combines the big 1200cc Evolution...

Shall we keep her?

29 January 2007 by MCN

Important team discussions on the start line to decide the future of their babe…

GMT change on accidents

29 January 2007 by Steve Farrell

Changing UK time to be in line with Europe would cut accidents and help the environment according to scientists at Cambridge University. The study reckons abandoning Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and...

Walking the line

28 January 2007 by MCN

What a line up!…

Cold enough?

27 January 2007 by MCN

Do you think he will notice if I steal his fleece?…

Essex bikers be aware

27 January 2007 by MCN

Riders in Essex have been warned to keep their bikes secure after two bikes were stolen earlier this month. An FZS600 was taken between 6pm January 4 and 10am January 7, 2007 from a garage in...

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