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Video: brolly babes

11 March 2006

Daytona is renowned for having some of the best looking women in motorcycling, especially at the races that take place at the end of Bike Week, and we have the video proof. Check out the link below...

Six-cylinder Hayabusa

11 March 2006

Suzuki’s next Hayabusa is set to be a stunning six-cylinder, super-fast mile-muncher according to sources in Japan. With the arrival of Kawasaki’s 200mph+ ZZ-R1400 the factory is now flat-out...

Your view: BMF in crisis

11 March 2006

According to Chairman Anna Zee the BMF is “in crisis” and needs to take a look at itself if it is to survive. The March 15 issue of MCN features the full story of: Topless dancers performing...

Bikes on TV: March 15-22

11 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 15. 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 –...

From the RS125 launch

11 March 2006

MCN’s Adam ‘Chad’ Child is at Calafat, Spain, testing Aprilia’s new RS125. Here’s his camera-phone snap direct from the pit-lane today (Mar 16). Download a quick video clip from the test, below, too...

K1200GT: full details

11 March 2006

Full details have been released for the new BMW K1200 GT which hits UK stores on March 25-26, 2006. It’s set to cost £11,955 with the same four-cylinder engine that powered the K1200 S. In GT...

Auctions winner named

11 March 2006

Andy Evans, from Droitwich, Worcestershire, has won a stay in an apartment for four – worth £380 – at the non-stop-party-weekend that is MCN Live! at Butlins Skegness – all for listing his item for...

Right bike buy wins £1K

11 March 2006

Garry Cheeseman not only found his ideal bike on motorcyclenews.com – he landed one of our £1000 weekly cash prizes in the process. Gary pocketed the £1000 in our Click4Cash promotion. Every time...

Hailwood run on Sunday

11 March 2006

The annual Mike Hailwood Memorial Run will take place on Sunday, March 19, 2006. Hailwood died in 1981, after a career spanning 20 years, which included nine World Championships, 76 GP wins and 14 TT...

What's on: March 15 on

11 March 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: TRIALS SATURDAY March 18 FIM Indoor Trial World Championship, Madrid.

March 15: Jobs in biking

11 March 2006

Looking for a job in motorcycling? Here’s this week’s list (week ending Mar 17, 2006). For more info and contact details see page 50 of MCN Bike Mart – free inside the March 15 issue of MCN. Media MCN Sales representative: North West. Circa £24,500 inc company car, laptop, mobile, expenses, share options, pension scheme and flexible benefits. Performance Bikes, Features Editor. Closing date March...

Ride Europe for Sheene

11 March 2006

There’s a handful of places left to join in the Barry Sheene Memorial Motorcycle Challenge this summer. 50 riders have the opportunity to help raise £100,000 for Barry’s chosen charity CLIC Sargent ...

Used bikes: Hottest buys

11 March 2006

Which used bikes are hottest properties right now? We’ve been tracking the amount of people using our Advanced Search to target specific bikes they want to buy in our quality-packed Bikes For Sale...

New MCN out March 15

11 March 2006

Only in this week’s MCN – out on Wednesday March 15… Rossi after MotoGP tests: “We’re in the sh*t” MotoGP test results here In-Car-Entertainment: Why gadgets make drivers more lethal than ever Less...

BMW opens in Edinburgh

11 March 2006

Glasgow’s BMW motorcycle dealership, Motorrad Central, is opening a new set of showroom doors Edinburgh this weekend. Director, John Dillan, said: “Up to 25 per cent of our custom derives from the...

Your specials: Bike 7

11 March 2006

Every Friday we’ll be putting the spotlight on a special bike, created by a reader of www.motorcyclenews.com. Whether it’s tweaked, tuned, or completely redesigned, we’ll be picking the best examples...

Meet Toseland at dealer

11 March 2006

James Toseland will the special guest at Woking Yamaha Centre’s open weekend on March 18 and 19, 2006. The World Superbike star will be at the store between 11am-2.30pm on Saturday, March 18. You’ll...

Speed record underway

04 March 2006

The Top 1 Ack Attack streamliner has begun it’s assault on the motorcycle land speed record with a top speed so far of 249mph. The team, led by American Mike Akatiff, had to delay their first run by...

Proof: Speed traps lie!

04 March 2006

MCN has proved the most widely-used laser speed traps can mis-read wildly when aimed at bikes. We tested two different types of laser gun on a stationary Honda FireBlade and each one told us the...

Hell's Angels sue Disney

04 March 2006

The Hell’s Angels are suing Disney, claiming planned movie Wild Hogs infringes its trademark. According to CNNMoney.com (external site) the Angels say they never approved the use of its trademark, and that the comedy will exploit the Hell’s Angels name as well as their trademark design. Next bike? MCN and user reviews here Browse BIKES FOR SALE 1600 products reviewed here Tim Allen, John...

Your specials: Bike 5

04 March 2006

Every Friday we’ll be putting the spotlight on a special bike, created by a reader of www.motorcyclenews.com. Whether it’s tweaked, tuned, or completely redesigned, we’ll be picking the best examples...

Video: Evel Kanye West

04 March 2006

Kanye West comes over all Evel Knievel in his Touch the Sky video – or Evel Kanyevel as you can see for yourself following the link below. The Chris Milk-directed video also stars Pamela Anderson. ...

V-strom owners wanted

04 March 2006

If you own a Suzuki DL-1000 V-Strom, then MCN would like to hear from you. We’re looking for owners of the big adventure-sports bike to take part in a future “Why I had to have a….” feature. You’ll...

Free cover for ER5/KLE

04 March 2006

Buy a new or pre-registered Kawasaki ER-5 or KLE500 and you could get a year of free fully comprehensive insurance. The cover is underwritten by Kawasaki’s K-Care Insurance, and you’ll need to be...

Bid for rare movie poster

04 March 2006

This full size and strictly-limited movie poster was produced to promote new bike movie The World’s Fastest India – starring Sir Anthony Hopkins – and now you can own and help out a very worthy...

Latest bike sales chart

04 March 2006

The Chinese invasion is well and truly underway – with Chinese firms accounting for a quarter of new mopeds and motorcycles-under-125cc sold in the UK. Adventure Sport and cruiser-style bikes are...

New superbike reviews

04 March 2006

We’ve updated our bike reviews section with all the latest details of all the 2006 Superbikes. The Yamaha R1, Suzuki GSX-R1000, Honda CBR1000RR and Kawasaki ZX-10R have all got updated summaries and...

Your specials: Bike 6

04 March 2006

Every Friday we’ll be putting the spotlight on a special bike, created by a reader of www.motorcyclenews.com. Whether it’s tweaked, tuned, or completely redesigned, we’ll be picking the best examples...

2006 Thundersprint

04 March 2006

The 2006 Thundersprint event will take place in Northwich Town centre on Sunday, May 7. The action takes place with timed sprints on an tight and twisty circuit in the town centre, with riders...

300mph bullet bike

04 March 2006

A stream-lined prototype being shown at the Geneva Motor Show this week is claimed to be capable of more than 300mph – and when cruising at 110mph turns in better fuel consumption figures than the...

Bikes on TV: March 8-15

04 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 1. 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 –...

March 8: Jobs in biking

04 March 2006

Looking for that dream job in motorcycling? Each week we list the jobs advertised in MCN. For more details on each of the following see pages 49 and 50 of MCN Bikemart – free with MCN’s March 8, 2006 issue. Technicians/Stores Very experienced motorcycle technician required for family-run business Full time stores person: Mid Wales Motorcycle Technician – Kestrel Honda, Coventry Motorcycle...

New MCN out on Mar 8

04 March 2006

The new issue of MCN hits the shelves on Wednesday March 8. Inside you’ll find all these exclusives: The proof: Speed Cameras do lie. See video evidence on this site on Wednesday (Mar 9) World first...

Speed record postponed

04 March 2006

An attempt on the motorcycle speed record has been postponed for a second day, due to standing water on the track. The Ack Attack bike will attempt to cross the dry bed of Lake Gairdner in Australia...

Video: Kawasaki ZZ-R14

04 March 2006

In MCN, out on March 8, read our first test of Kawasaki’s 190bhp-plus ZZ-R1400 and see the latest video details here. Find out just how much less than 10 seconds it takes to cover a standing quarter...

What's on: March 8 on

04 March 2006

Worldwide: SHOWS WEDNESDAY March 8 Daytona Bike Week, Florida. 08712-106706. SHOWS THURSDAY March 9 Daytona Bike Week, Florida. 08712-106706. SHOWS FRIDAY March 10 Daytona Bike Week, Florida. 08712-106706. SHOWS SATURDAY March 11 Daytona Bike Week, Florida. 08712-106706. SHOWS MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show, Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh. 08700-133020 or...

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