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New MCN: Oct 25

21 October 2006

In MCN this week we exclusively reveal the new Ducati 1098 superbike. This new model was not due to be revealed at the Milan Bike Show, but it was spotted by an MCN reader who was touring the factory.

Video: XYZ sport custom

21 October 2006

Custom bike builder Roger Allmond gave MCN the first look at his latest creation the Victory powered XYZ and we’ve got exclusive video of the amazing bike. The amazing sports custom is based around a...

Enter MCN babe comp

21 October 2006

It’s that time of year again – the launch of our search for the MCN Babe of the Year. This time we will be crowning a single winner at the MCN London Motorcycle Show at ExCel on February 4 2007. ...

DSA-approved training

21 October 2006

The Driving Standards Agency has announced plans for a new register of approved Advanced Trainers at the press launch of the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show. Ministers signed the go ahead...

NEC Show kicks off

21 October 2006

The 2006 International Motorcycle & Scooter Show opened in style on Thursday with guest appearances from the likes of new Rizla Suzuki rider Chris Walker and comedian Alan Davies. Thousands of bike...

Guide to the NEC show

21 October 2006

Bike fans planning to head to Motorcycle & Scooter Show at Birmingham’s NEC can access vital information to make their day more enjoyable before they go with our special online show guide. You’ll be...

Bridge hoggin' gets £10k

21 October 2006

Over £10,000 has been raised for local charities by the seventh annual ‘Hoggin the Bridge’ ride across the Severn Bridge. The ride from Severn View services to Chepstow on the M48 attracted over 2000...

Bike test price increase

21 October 2006

Bikers will pay more for their motorcycle tests under new guidelines set to be introduced by the Driving Standards Agency. It will cost an additional £2 for a standard test and £4 extra for an...

Hailwood remembered

21 October 2006

Isle of Man TT great the late Mike Hailwood is to be honoured with his own commemorative stamp and coin. Hailwood, who died in 1981, will be remembered as part of the Isle of Man Postal Office’s TT...

Go to the MCN Awards

14 October 2006

Here’s your chance to hobnob with the stars and all the top brass from the motorcycle industry. MCN is auctioning a pair of tickets to the annual MCN awards to raise money for Riders for Health. Click...

£1 off mobile GP results

14 October 2006

It’s the most eagerly-anticipated final round of MotoGP in years and MCN is slashing £1 off the cost of a weekend of results being texted direct to your phone through MCN Mobile. The normal cost of...

New MCN: October 18

14 October 2006

Nicky Hayden speaks exclusively in MCN, October 18, 2006 about the crash which could have ended his MotoGP title dream, as team-mate Dani Pedrosa wiped him out at Estoril. We’ve spoken to both...

MCN needs you...

14 October 2006

We’re looking for owners of a wide range of bikes to get involved with our ‘Why I Had to Have’ feature in the print edition of MCN. If you own one of the following bikes, please contact...

Video: Benelli race bike

14 October 2006

Benelli has re-entered the world of racing with a factory backed endurance bike and we’ve got the video of it in action. MCN road-tester Michael Neeves got the chance to ride the bike while testing...

Brunstrom slams bikers

14 October 2006

Richard Brunstrom, the notoriously anti-bike Chief Constable of North Wales Police, has done it again with a blog post slamming motorcyclists as “dangerous” and “reckless”. Brunstrom is known for...

Piaggio launch new 400

14 October 2006

Piaggio have launched the last in their X8 series. The 400cc machine will stand alongside the 125cc and 250cc models. The new X8 has a claimed to speed of 94 mph (155kmh) from its 33bhp engine,...

New half-naked BMW

07 October 2006

BMW has launched a new version of its K1200 bike, half way between the K1200S and K1200R. The new K1200R Sport is essentially the same as the K1200R but gets a half fairing in the style of the...

Intermot: 2007 Ducatis

07 October 2006

Ducati might be holding off until the Milan Show to unveil the all new 1098 Superbike but that hasn’t stopped them coming to Cologne for this years Intermot with a range of totally new bikes. The new...

Your views on training

07 October 2006

MCN is working with the Motor Cycle Industry Association to get a better understanding of your views on motorcycle training. Do you think training is a good thing? Or maybe you think you’ve already...

Intermot: 2007 Yamahas

07 October 2006

Here we have pictures of the entire 2007 Yamaha range direct from Germany and the Intermot show in Cologne. TV personality Toby Moody took to the stage to introduce everything that is new or updated...

Moto-Events statement

07 October 2006

An official announcement has been released regarding former customers of Moto-Events Limited, including those with bookings for the 2006 Valencia round of the MotoGP championship. The statement is...

2007 R1 chopped

07 October 2006

Following the unveiling of the brand new R1, Yamaha secluded a small section of their stand at this years Intermot in Cologne for one of the best features of the show. Not only was the superb...

Intermot: 2007 Triumphs

07 October 2006

You’ve seen it MCN – we’ve even tested it already, but for most at the 2007 Intermot motorcycle show in Cologne, Germany this is the first time they’ve seen the totally different looking ’07 Triumph...

Kawasaki GTR14 & ZX-6R

07 October 2006

Kawasaki has launched its range of 2007 bikes at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany, including the new ZX-6R and the massive GTR1400. The event saw the first public showing of the new VN900...

New Enfield for NEC Show

07 October 2006

A new version of the Royal Enfield Bullet Electra will be unveiled at the 2006 NEC Motorcycle Show. The Electra-XS Roadster is based on the existing 500cc lean-burn single-cylinder machine, but gets...

BMW HP2 Megamoto

07 October 2006

BMW have done it! They’ve outdone Ducati’s Hypermotard and unveiled a new bike with the coolest, most outrageous name – the HP2 Megamoto. Changes from the original HP2 are minimal styling wise. The...

Intermot: 2007 Hondas

07 October 2006

MCN has got up close and personal with the new 2007 range of Honda’s as part of the special invite only launch held in Cologne the night before press day at the Intermot Motorcycle Show on Monday. ...

Intermot: 2007 Benellis

07 October 2006

Benelli has also got in on the act today at Cologne for the 2007 Intermot bike show dragging the covers from three new concept bikes, all falling into different motorcycling categories. Firstly is...

Video: Kawasaki 07 bikes

07 October 2006

Kawasaki launched its 2007 range of bikes at a special event at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany – and you can see video of all the bikes here. Click the links below to watch video of each of...

Honda's all new Hornet

07 October 2006

Honda has launched an all new Hornet 600 for 2007 with an engine derived from the 2007 CBR600RR. The new bike is totally updated with radical new styling, a new frame and a 101bhp motor. The engine...

Harley XR1200 prototype

07 October 2006

Harley Davidson has unveiled a totally new prototype at todays Cologne Show to spark a reaction from the meida and public alike. Influenced strongly by the flat tracker scene Harley Davidson are...

Intermot: 2007 KTMs

07 October 2006

Even the Austrian’s are at it this week in Colgne for the Intermot Motorcycle Show revealing two spankng new machines to the public only a few hours ago. Both the 600 and litre range of supermoto’s...

Intermot Specials

07 October 2006

It’s not just the top manufacturers who launch bikes at Intermot, customisers and specialists also use it as an opportunity to show off what they have in store for 2007. Here we have just a few...

R1 official UK colours

07 October 2006

These are the official UK colours of the new R1 we revealed last week. The bike will get the ‘Racing White’ paint scheme seen on the 2006 R6 as well as a subtle blue and a menacing all black paint...

BMWs three new 650s

07 October 2006

BMW has launched a completely new series of bikes all based around a 650cc single cylinder engine. The G-Series boasts three models, which are all a variation on the enduro/supermoto theme. The G650...

FZ6: Sports or standard?

07 October 2006

Yamaha has met the criticism that its FZ6 was too revvy by offering four different version of the bike for 2007. There are currently naked and half faired versions of the bike available but next year...

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