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01 April 2006

The number of registered users who are now part of the world of motorcyclenews.com has reached almost 190,000. The count at the start of April had reached 189,914. That’s another 4851 of us in the last month. Welcome to you all At this rate we’ll hit 200,000 by the end of May. Do your bit – get a mate to sign up today! Registered users can download full MCN road tests as pdfs, have free access...

New MCN - out April 5

01 April 2006

Get your first look at Ducati’s new 1200 ONLY in this week’s MCN – out on Wednesday, April 5. PLUS: Get off speeding charges: Simple legal letter offers new challenge to speed cameras World first...

Used prices forced down

01 April 2006

Great news if you’re ready to buy your next bike: used prices are coming under pressure as a result of rock bottom new bike pricing and weak demand for the 06 machines, according to Eurotax Glass’s...

BSB goes Spinal Tap

01 April 2006

Like a cross between a biking version of Spinal Tap and the Fast Show – that’s how a new docu-spoof about Phil Giles is being described by the man responsible. You can watch a surreal preview below.

05-06 traffic up 42%

01 April 2006

Users of this site viewed almost 60 million pages in the 12 months that ended on March 31 – up 41.8%. Our financial year end figures make great reading for site regulars (our registered users now count 190,000, see link, right) and advertisers alike. These figures are compiled by the industry standard web analytical tool Webtrends. March 31 05-March 31 06 Page impressions: 59,880,831 (up...

World Cup scooter

01 April 2006

The England football team will have Italian fans cheering them on in the Piaggio factory, as the firm has released an official England scooter to celebrate the World Cup. The livery appears on the...

Hide and seek for bikes

01 April 2006

You could be part of the biggest game of Hide and Seek in history by tracking down cars in southern England. On April 23, 2006, teams will attempt to travel from London to a checkpoint on the soucth...

Long distance fundraiser

01 April 2006

Biker Kevin Ward is planning to ride from John O’Groats to Lands End in one day to raise money for the air ambulance that saved his life. Ward was involved in a serious accident in 2004 that left him...

Browse Bikes For Sale

01 April 2006

Got a moment to browse for your next bike? Click ‘Bikes For Sale’ on the main navigation to get started. Choose Advanced Search for personally-tailored returns from the widest range of options. Know...

Two new Guzzis launch

01 April 2006

Moto Guzzi has launched two new versions of its Breva and Griso as lower-powered, lower-priced 850s. The Breva and Griso have been with us for some time as 1100 and (in the case of the Breva) 750cc...

Ducati 1200 '916' for 07

01 April 2006

Ducati has gone back to the 916 to inspire the 1200 V-twin it hopes will even up the fight with Japan’s four-cylinder 1000s. Expect a return to a single-sided swingarm, twin exit pipes and horizontal...

Bikes on TV: April 5-12

01 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 –...

Bridge draws crowds

01 April 2006

MCN power helped create ‘the biggest and best dealer event’ many riders had ever been to at Bridge Motorcycles, Exeter, last weekend. Bridge’s Hilary Clements, said: “Thanks to your coverage we had a great launch weekend – with riders claiming it was the biggest and best dealer event they had been to. Over 2600 came over the two days. We got accused of grid-locking our end of town!” British...

Poole dealer day

01 April 2006

Maria Costello, the fastest woman around the Ise of Man TT circuit, will be the guest of honour at a dealer open day. She’ll be at The Gear Box in Poole, Dorset on Saturday April 8, 2006 The chance...

Win a Kappa tankbag

01 April 2006

Alistair Pike made himself a double winner when he bid for an Arai Astro J on MCN Auctions. Not only did he land the brand new £300+ plus helmet for £170, he also won Rev’It prizes in our Bid To Win...

What's On: April 5 on

01 April 2006

Midlands SHOWS SUNDAY April 9 Annual Vintage & Custom Extravaganza, Sports Connexion Centre, Coventry, West Mids. 10.30am. ӣ4 01942-743428. SPEEDWAY MONDAY April 10 Ladbroke Stadium, KOC Round 1, Wolverhampton, West Mids. 7.30pm. ӣ14 01902-870400. BIKE MEETS WEDNESDAY April 5 The Hollybush, Wolverhampton, West Mids. 01902-341856. BIKE MEETS TUESDAY April 11 The Summerhouse, Albrighton, West Mids.

Madass 125 due in May

01 April 2006

The 125cc version of the lightweight Sachs Madass will arrive in UK dealers in may 2006. Weight just 95kg, the fuel-in-frame design means it resembles a mountain bike on steroids. It also features a...

Cops target ZZ-R14

01 April 2006

The ZZ-R1400 attracts attention wherever it goes – but in the case of the German police, it’s attention MCN’s Adam ‘Chad’ Child could have done without. He’s on the European launch of the new...

A&E message targets us

01 April 2006

North Yorks police have launched their ‘2006 Motorcycle Safety Campaign’ in typically positive style – with a man in a wheelchair outside an A&E department. North Yorks have been responsible in the...

Safer roads by the book

01 April 2006

A new series of guidelines for road design are launched on April 5 with the intention of making roads across Europe safer and more user-friendly for motorcyclists. ‘Guidelines for Powered...

New MCN: out March 29

25 March 2006

Get this week’s MCN (out on March 29) for FREE coffee from BP service stations and a FREE supplement packed with 167 bikes of 2006 ridden and rated. CLICK HERE for MCN Road Tests and user reviews...

Bikes on TV: Mar 29 on

25 March 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, March 29. 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 –...

Chinese bike crackdown

25 March 2006

The recent influx of cheap Chinese bikes could soon be curbed as Japan pushes for a new treaty to cut down on the number of knockoff bikes on the market. The country estimates that as much as £317...

What's On: Mar 29 on

25 March 2006

Midlands SHOWS SUNDAY April 2 Ink and Iron Tattoo Convention and Custom Bike Show, Birmingham Carling Academy, Birmingham, West Mids. www.inkandiron.co.uk. SPEEDWAY MONDAY April 3 Ladbroke Stadium, KOC Round 1, Wolverhampton, West Mids. 7.30pm. 14 01902-870400. BIKE MEETS WEDNESDAY March 29 The Hollybush, Wolverhampton, West Mids. 01902-341856. BIKE MEETS TUESDAY April 4 The Summerhouse,...