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Spied: BMW MotoGP bike

15 April 2006

Spied: BMW MotoGP bike

BMW’s MotoGP prototype has been spied in secret tests and MCN is convinced it will inspire a full-on sports bike for the road. Your next bike Quality bikes for sale here Tests & user reviews here ...

Truck attack on dealer

15 April 2006

A dumper truck attack on Pidcock’s BMW dealership in Long Eaton resulted in a slow speed chase across fields and through woods, according to website This Is Nottingham. Read the full report here (external site). The 20-minute pursuit, at speeds of up to 20mph, ended when the truck was surrounded by six squad cars. It had allegedly been driven through the window of the Pidcock showroom. The driver...

More rear facing Gatsos

15 April 2006

More rear facing Gatsos

Speed cameras in Northamptonshire will become rear-facing to help identify speeding motorcycles, with camera upgrades starting this week, April 17-23. The first camera to be modified is located on...

Share your Easter rides

15 April 2006

Share your Easter rides

Share what you got up to on bikes this Easter. If you took a camera along post your snaps. We have set up a thread dedicated to your Easter antics (see related topics links, below, right). You’ll...

What's on: April 19 on

15 April 2006

Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England Ireland North of England Scotland South East England South West of England Wales Worldwide ROAD RACING SATURDAY April 22 Le Mans 24hr FIM Endurance World Championship.

Police offer skills lessons

15 April 2006

Police offer skills lessons

North Yorks police are offering classroom and on road lessons to improve your riding skills on May 15 and 17. It’s part of the Bikesafe campaign. Sergeant Pete Mason said: “We are Police Officers,...

Most wanted: CBR600F

15 April 2006

Most wanted: CBR600F

If you’re looking to sell your Honda CBR600F, now is definitely the time to do it – it’s the most searched for bike in our Bikes for sale section. The bike has consistently been in the top ten most...

Jobs in biking: April 18

15 April 2006

Each week we publish a brief list of the jobs available in motorcycling. For full details and contacts see page 59 of the April 19 issue of MCN’s Bike Mart (free inside MCN, every week). Your next bike Quality Bikes For Sale here Tests & user reviews here Mechanics/Technicians Experienced mechanic required: North London Service Advisor: Triumph dealership Service Technician: Solus Triumph...

Bargain supernakeds

15 April 2006

Bargain supernakeds

In MCN this week we revealed KTM’s latest plans for its 160bhp naked bike, but it won’t be here until 2008 so we thought we’d show you what bargains you can get right now. Search through our Bikes...

Army stunt rider dies

08 April 2006

Police are appealing for witnesses after a member of the Territorial Army’s Blue Arrows motorcycle display team died after an accident during a training exercise in Edinburgh. The incident happened in the car park of the Royal Highland Show Ground, Ingliston, at about 1pm on Sunday (April 9), according to the BBC – click here – (external site). The soldier was taken to the Edinburgh Royal...

GT650R for under £4000

08 April 2006

GT650R for under £4000

Hyosung’s GT650R is now available in the UK with the appointment of a new distributor, meaning you can now get a fully faired sports bike for under £4000. The naked GT650 has been around for a few...

Barcelona charity dash

08 April 2006

Barcelona charity dash

A group of riders set off from Dublin on Saturday (April 15) on a sponsored ride to Barcelona and back. It’s all in aid of the Neurology Ward of Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Staff their treated Kevin...

GSX-R750 in demand

08 April 2006

GSX-R750 in demand

Suzuki’s GSX-R750 was the most searched for bike in our Bikes for Sale section last week with nearly 800 people looking to buy one. The bike has grown massively in popularity since it became the only...

Where to ride this Easter

08 April 2006

Where to ride this Easter

If you thought this Easter weekend was going to be a chance for you to kick back and relax in the garden, think again, there’s far to many biking things to do. Check out our list of some of the top...

What's on: April 12 on

08 April 2006

Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England Ireland North of England Scotland South East England South West of England Wales World HILLCLIMB MONDAY April 17 Jersey Motorcycle and Light Car club, Bouley Bay.

Bike sales up 11 percent

08 April 2006

Bike sales up 11 percent

Bike sales are looking strong according to the latest figures released by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) with scooters reversing their continuous decline in popularity. For the first time...

M4 stats rubbished

08 April 2006

M4 stats rubbished

The Wiltshire safety camera partnership has published results on the first year of speed camera use on the M4 but safety campaigners have already rubbished the results. The results claim a massive 60...

Pothole scheme success

08 April 2006

Pothole scheme success

The BMF is claiming a big success for its Report-a-road scheme one year on. The scheme is designed to collate all the contacts for local authority road maintenance departments in one easy to find...

Diesel insurance battle

08 April 2006

Diesel insurance battle

A biker injured as a result of a diesel spill will make legal history this summer. His case will be the first to receive an oral hearing –effectively going to trial – under the Motor Insurers’...

35-year theft solved

08 April 2006

35-year theft solved

A stolen motorcycle will be returned to its American owner this week – 35 years after it was taken. The 1970 Yamaha went missing in 1971, but resurfaced on an online auction site in 2005. When it was...

New MCN - Out april 12

08 April 2006

New MCN - Out april 12

Get the first look at the road ready KTM superbike only in this week’s MCN – Out Wednesday April 12. Save £100s: we tell you how to save hundreds on your insurance BMW F800: Read the world’s first...

Last Sport Classic arrives

08 April 2006

Last Sport Classic arrives

The final bike in Ducati’s Sport Classics range, the GT1000 is due to hit dealers next month costing just £6995. The last of the retro bikes gets a slightly longer wheelbase, twin rear shocks and...

Easter deadline alert!

08 April 2006

Easter deadline alert!

Move fast to book your Bikes For Sale ad. The Easter Bank Holidays mean you need to book your ad online with us by 8pm tonight (Thursday, April 13) if you want it to appear in next week’s paper (Apr...

BMF hosts shorttrack

08 April 2006

BMF hosts shorttrack

Shorttrack racing will make its debut among the attractions at this year’s BMF Show on May 21-22. Billed as an exciting mix of supermoto and speedway it’s based on American flat-track racing. Your...

Bikes on TV: April 12 on

08 April 2006

Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, April 5. KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel MM – Men and Motors EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MOT – Motors TV, SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR1 –...

KTM RC8 ready for 07

08 April 2006

KTM’s RC8 is undergoing final testing ready to go on sale in Autumn 2007. The firm has decided on a V-twin engine for final production – an 1150cc capable of 170bhp. Your next bike Quality Bikes For Sale here Tests & user reviews here For the full story get hold of this week’s MCN (April 12, 2006) and find out how we gained exclusive access to KTM’s HQ to bring you the the inside line. Our...

Chantelle to wed Preston

08 April 2006

Chantelle to wed Preston

Former MCN Babesquad member Chantelle Houghton hit the headlines again this week with news that she is to marry Preston – the pop star she met on her way to winning TV’s Celebrity Big Brother. Your...

More 06 bike reviews

01 April 2006

More 06 bike reviews

We’ve updated our bike reviews section with all the latest details of a range of 2006 bikes. The MV Agusta F4 Veltro, Aprilia Tuono R, KTM 990 Adventure, Ducati Sport 1000, Aprilia Pegaso Strada,...

Aprilia V4 1000 for 08

01 April 2006

Aprilia V4 1000 for 08

Aprilia has confirmed it is building a V4 1000 and plans to race it in 2008 ahead of production in 2009. You’ll find more details about the project in MCN – out on April 5, 2006. Your Next...

Enduroafrica challenge

01 April 2006

Enduroafrica challenge

The EnduroAfrica trip involves around 100 riders travelling to South Africa to deliver 100 CTX200 motorcycles and £50,000 to support the Riders for Health charity. It will take place in November...

Two new BMW 800 twins

01 April 2006

Two new BMW 800 twins

BMW has exclusively confirmed it will launch two new parallel twins for 2007: The R1200GS-inspired F800GS and the radical F800R. The R takes its cues from the brutal K1200R. For full details and...

Hypermotard on sale in 07

01 April 2006

Hypermotard on sale in 07

Ducati’s ‘concept’ Hypermotard is going into production ready for sale next Spring. The bike was rolled out to an appreciative audience at the Milan show in autumn (see link, right). And now Ducati...

Feel the classic noise

01 April 2006

Feel the classic noise

Feel the noise of classic racers at the Sounds on Saturday event at Brooklands on May 13. You’ll hear examples from 1908 to the present day and, the organisers say – even a glimpse at what future...

How to avoid SMIDSYs

01 April 2006

How to avoid SMIDSYs

The driving test must change in ways designed to teach car drivers not to pull out on us at T-junctions, according to a new study by the Motorcycle Action Group. The classic ‘Sorry Mate I Didn’t See...

Jobs in biking: April 5

01 April 2006

Each week we list the new jobs in biking. JUST IN: MCN is looking for a telesales executive. You must be confident at selling on the telephone, have a proven track record, be self-motivated to deliver results, be used to working to tight deadlines. develop your business by increasing the number of advertisers, be able to understand the values of the MCN brand. You’ll be responsible for a...

Ride for air ambulance

01 April 2006

Two bikers will be undertaking a charity ride around every air ambulance site in the UK, following a 2005 event which raised £5000 for Dorest and Somerset Air Ambulance. The 2006 ride starts in Yeovil on July 22, and runs over 14 days, until August 5, 2006. The ride is named ‘No Sense of Direction’ as riders Wayne Pamphilion and Mike Stainer admit their navigational sense is a bit lacking.