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New Speed Triple for '07

16 September 2006

In MCN, September 20, 2006, you can see the 2007 Triumph range before anyone else, and get the inside info on how meeting new emission rules has actually given the Speed Triple more power than before.

We stop speed controls

16 September 2006

The Government has promised to scrap speed-control for motorcycles, thanks to five years of campaigning by MCN, backed by the signatures of 6000 of you on our online petition. The petition against...

Got your knee down?

16 September 2006

MCN’s guide to getting your knee down has been so popular we want to know if the video has helped you. Let us know if you managed to get your knee down for the first time, by clicking on the link...

New bike for Bikesafe

16 September 2006

The Grampian Police Road Safety Unit has received a new Honda Deauville from partners Ecosse Motorcycles, to help promote the road safety and Bikesafe messages. “As both a biker and in my current...

Your video: Whit stoppie

16 September 2006

MCN reader Rob Leckey took this fantastic clip of Jamie Whitham doing a great stoppie at the Scarborough Gold cup last weekend. Leckey watched the whole event and was getting some footage of all the...

TfL fines Killspills riders

16 September 2006

Participants in the KillSpills rally to highlight the dangers of diesel spillages have received Penalty Charge Notices for straying into a bus lane on Park Lane in London. The demo ride, which took place on September 9, 2006, saw 5250 riders escorted by police from the Ace Cafe to the Houses of Parliament. Now Transport for London has issued fixed penalty notices to anyone entering the bus...

2007 Kawasakis

16 September 2006

Here are the first pictures of the 2007 Kawasaki range, including the all-new ZX-6R, the new GTR, and updated ZX-10R and ER-6, as revealed in the September 20 edition of MCN. The ZX-6R is new from...

Cops building biker files?

16 September 2006

MCN has heard reports of police filming innocent riders and their bikes to gather “criminal intelligence” to help them identify riders snapped by front facing speed cameras. Has this happened to you? If so, email the details to steve.farrell@emap.com including a daytime phone number.

New MCN: Out Sept 20

16 September 2006

In MCN this week, we celebrate your help in combatting the plans for speed control technology for motorcycles, and repay you with 18 new bikes revealed for 2007, including the Kawasaki ZX-6R, and even...

A lesson in knee down

16 September 2006

One of the most common questions asked by new riders is how do I get my knee down – so we’ve made a video to show you how. Road-tester Michael Neeves spent the morning with MCN reader Anthony Elvy...

Bike views for your PC

09 September 2006

If you’ve contributed your favourite bike location to the DVLA, you can not only win one of five pairs of tickets to the NEC bike show, but also download a test version of software which will showcase...

Watch 800 MotoGP test

09 September 2006

MCN Mobile users can see the official footage of the first public outing of the major 800cc MotoGP contenders from today. Video of Loris Capirossi and Valentino Rossi testing the new 800cc versions...

Watch final BSB in style

09 September 2006

How do you fancy seeing the last round of the British Superbike championship at Brands Hatch in style? Why not try our exclusive Hilton Holtels deal. For just £159 you’ll get to eat dinner with Shane...

Store scoops spills award

09 September 2006

Sainsbury’s have been awarded the ‘achievement in reducing diesel spills’ from KillSpills and BMF. Sainsbury’s won the award amongst competition from other supermarkets, haulage companies and...

Find jobs with MCN

09 September 2006

Want to work in motorcycling? Whether it’s working for a dealer, becoming a mechanic, or working as a motorcycle trainer or courier, we’ve got all the jobs currently available. To take a look at what’s around, and further your career in motorcycling. The information is constantly being updated, and could see you land your dream job. And don’t forget that while you’re here on the site you...

NEC goes Mad Max

09 September 2006

The organisers of the International Motorcycle show at the NEC have gone all out this year to bring you a pretty spectacular stunt show. By the looks of the plans this won’t be any bog standard show...

Virgin Mobile rep scooter

09 September 2006

A limited edition Yamaha Mobile replica paintscheme is now available on the Aerox 50 scooter, and it doesn’t cost any extra. The price also includes free Third Party Insurance, a one year...

210K+ registered users

02 September 2006

You’re part of the biggest biking community around, with 210,346 users registered with this site on September 1, 2006. And every new person helps to make a better site for everyone. It means more...

Suzuki launch GSR600S

02 September 2006

Suzuki has launched a new version of the popular GSR600 with a new headlight fairing cowl and a stylish radiator cover. The GSR600S is available in matt black only, and comes at the same price as the...

Exclusive babe vid clip

02 September 2006

We’ve got an exclusive preview of the last in the series of videos by insurance firm Bennetts, promoting a new and improved website with the charms of the Bennetts Babes. The clip follows on from the...

New bike speed record

02 September 2006

The Ack Attack streamliner has set a new motorcycle land speed record at the Utah Bonneville Salt Flats with a speed of 342.797mph. The run took place during the AMA/FIM International Motorcycle...

2007 Ducati Multistradas

02 September 2006

The Multistrada range will get a bit more power in 2007, with the new 1100 Desmo the biggest change from previous years. The new 1078cc engine not only offers 95hp at 7750rpm and 10.5Kgm of torque at...

Book now for Skeggy!

02 September 2006

Now you can book online for your place at the MCN Live! Butlins Autumn Spectacular on October 13-16. >> CLICK HERE TO BOOK << Phone lines are also open for the October event. Call 0870 145 0050 and...

06 MCN Award deadline

02 September 2006

The closing date for entries for the 2006 MCN Awards, which honour the very best in biking every year, is coming soon, with the official deadline of Friday, September 8, 2006. The MCN Awards...

What's your story?

02 September 2006

It’s the Riders for Health 10th anniversary soon and we’re celebrating it in a big way on motorcyclenews.com (more to be revealed) but we want to hear your stories about the charity. Have you ridden...

New MCN: September 6

02 September 2006

Our factory insiders have scooped us the world’s first picture of the 2007 Honda CBR600. Lighter, faster and altogether meaner supersport missile set to regain the middlewight crown for Honda. If...

£1500 to beat a GSX-R!

02 September 2006

The challenge was simple, can a £1500 superbike lap Cadwell less than five seconds away from a GSX-R1000 K6? We’ve got the video to show they can. Click the screen below to follow the hilarious...

Video: Goldwing first ride

02 September 2006

Honda has launched a new ‘Comfort’ version of the Goldwing and we’ve got an exclusive video review of the bike. You can read the full review in the September 6 edition of MCN but we went along on...

Video: Bandit GT review

02 September 2006

We’ve got an exclusive video review of Suzuki’s new Bandit 1200GT. You can read the full review in the September 6 edition of MCN but we went along on the test to get the first impressions of the...

Goldwing airbag video

02 September 2006

The first public tests of Honda’s new airbag system for the Goldwing have proved conclusively that it will save lives – and you can see the video. The tests were commissioned by the General German...

Your views on bike theft

26 August 2006

Senior cops have admitted dedicated stolen vehicles units are being decimated overnight, as a bike crime epidemic is sweeping across the country. And we want your views on what is happening. What do...

Bikers' top hates

26 August 2006

Here’s a tip. If you want to stay in the good graces of bikers, don’t lane hog. This is according to the results of a recent motorcyclenews.com survey, which found that 33 per cent of motorcyclists...

Police concerns ignored

26 August 2006

Road safety campaigners have revealed that a key change to the government’s new speed limit rules was opposed by a majority of the police forces consulted. According to the Association of British...

Video: Fischer sportsbike

26 August 2006

This week in MCN you can see the full details of the new budget priced Fischer MRX sports bike, and you can see video of it in action here. The bike is being built in the US by former racer Dan...

Bikewise '06 a success

26 August 2006

Motorcycle safety was the top priority for the hundreds of people that turned out for this year’s Bikewise event on August 6 in Aykley Heads in Durham. British Superstock Championship rider and...

Audio: 800cc GP latest

26 August 2006

In this week MCN’s Podcast Audio show we get the latest on 800cc GP bikes and learn how speed cameras could be a thing of the past. MCN GP reporter Matt Birt witnessed the emergence of the first of...

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