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In MCN on December 21

16 December 2005

We know it’s a bit of a mad rush towards Christmas right now, so we’ll keep this brief. There’s a new MCN out on Wednesday. Do not miss it because it contains: Proof that Gatso’s don’t work on bikes –...

Confederate relocate

16 December 2005

The Confederate Motor Company, which builds the outlandish F113 hellcat and B91 Wraith machines, has announced it will relocate to Birmingham Alabama. The move is due, in part, to the damage caused...

Suzuki GSR600: First test

16 December 2005

Suzuki has announced that the new GSR600 will soon be available and we’ve just had the first ride. The new bike will be arriving in dealers before the end of January but MCN Road tester Michael...

What's on: Dec 21 on

16 December 2005

North: December 21 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here are for events in the North in the week commencing December 21, 2005. Click here to go back to the main index RIDEOUTS MONDAY December 26 Vintage MCC, South Durham Boxing Day Workout, Darlington Market Place, Darlington, Durham. 10.30am. 01325-286623. RIDEOUTS Vintage MCC Isle of Man, Boxing Day Run,...

BMW offers ABS checks

16 December 2005

Owners of BMWs with integral ABS systems are being told to get their brakes checked. BMW has issued the invitation for a free inspection, which should be carried out by a dealer before February 28,...

London users meet

16 December 2005

The London Have Your Say forum users Christmas gather went down a storm last night letting everyone put names to faces. A small crowd of forum regulars gathered at the Penderels Oak in Holborn for...

Give Bikesafe vouchers

16 December 2005

You could give someone the chance to improve their riding this Christmas with the introduction of Bikesafe vouchers. The scheme has been introduced by Bikesafe in North Wales to encourage more people...

Soft kids reject bikes

16 December 2005

Yamaha’s boss blames molly-coddled kids for a downturn in bike sales in Japan – one of the few markets in the world to have seen sales go down in recent years. In an interview with Times Online...

Bajaj plans to go global

16 December 2005

Indian motorcycle and scooter firm Bajaj has announced plans to expand with new bike and scooter models, plus a tie-up with Kawasaki. The firm will launch a new budget bike alongside the recent 125cc...

Argentinian Hondas?

16 December 2005

Honda will start producing motorcycles built in Argentina in mid-2006, via subsidiary honda Motor de Argentina S.A. The production facility will be located in Florencio Valera in buenos Aires and...

Christmas deadlines

16 December 2005

motorcyclenews.com will be updated every day throughout the Christmas and New Year holiday periods. But there are some changes to deadlines and the online booking processes for classified bikes for sale ads and MCN Auctions. The deadline for inclusion in the January 4 issue of the print edition of MCN is 6pm on December 20, 2005. Classified bikes for sale ads placed after this time will be...

New bike blockbuster?

16 December 2005

Quentin Tarantino is set to produce a motorcycle movie, starring Michael Madsen. The film will be directed by actor Larry Bishop, who appeared in Tarantino’s Kill Bill 2, and has written the script...

Bike cops back on patrol

16 December 2005

Bike cops are coming back to Essex after police scapped the bike section in a cost-cutting exercise in 2000. Since the move, deaths on the road have risen, according to ICEssex.co.uk Click here for...

Captain's charity trip

16 December 2005

The grandfather of a four-and-a-half year old cancer sufferer will undertake a charity ride in 2006 to raise money for the CLIC Sargent charity. CLIC Sargent has provided accomodation for the family...

Xmas hits our riding time

16 December 2005

Christmas cuts into too much valuable riding time for most motorcyclists – according to a new survey by bike insurance company Bennetts. Nearly two-thirds of us will roll our bikes out of the garage...

Ace Cafe Xmas run

16 December 2005

Over 400 bikers met up at London’s Ace Cafe for the annual Christmas Toy Run on Sunday, December 18, 2005. The run was the eighth organised by the Ace. It started with just a few mates one year after...

New R6 takes on ZX-6R

16 December 2005

The 2006 Yamaha R6 has arrived at the MCN offices for the first time to great excitement from all the staff. The crowds rushed outside to get a first glimpse of the new bike in the flesh as it...

In MCN - December 14

09 December 2005

This week’s MCN – out on Wednesday November 14 – is packed with news exclusives you won’t find anywhere else, from first rides to mad stunts. World first test: We get the first ride on the new and...

Meet the MCN Babes

09 December 2005

This section is devoted to the MCN Babes who attend all the biggest events in motorcycling to chat to fans, pose for pictures and brighten up your day. Read the profile for each of the girls by...

Camera claims cut

09 December 2005

The Government’s claims for the effectiveness of speed cameras at reducing deaths on our roads have been widely exaggerated according to an official report. The report looks at the fourth year of...

Radical Victory concept

09 December 2005

It seems that American bike firm Victory is thinking along the same lines as the Japanese with its new concept bearing striking similarities to those revealed by Honda and Yamaha at the Tokyo show. ...

Learners fuel sales rise

09 December 2005

Sales of new learner bikes in the 51-125cc category are up 5%, helping year-to-date overall bike sales fractionally up compared to 2004. The Motor Cycle Industry’s latest figures (to the end of...

New DfT camera plan

09 December 2005

Government Transport secretary Alistair Darling has announced wide-ranging changes to the way speed camera revenue is used which could signal a massive reduction in the used of the yellow boxes. ...

Forum users' rideout

09 December 2005

motorcyclenews.com forum users staged the first get-together of Christmas at the Red Lion at Builth Wells. The next happens in London on the evening of Thursday (Dec 15) and you’ll find details about...

What's on: Dec 14 on

09 December 2005

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 North Scotland South East England South West England Wales South East: December 14 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here are...

Watch Honda's TV ad

02 December 2005

Honda is giving starring roles to its Fireblade, Monkey bike, Gold Wing, Super Cub and Mike Hailwood’s 1961 Honda TT-winning race bike in its latest national TV ad campaign. And there’s more about...

In MCN - December 7

02 December 2005

This week’s MCN – out on Wednesday November 7 – is packed with news exclusives you won’t find anywhere else, Download the audio file below for the story behind the stories and read all these...

New Piaggio Zip

02 December 2005

Piaggio has launched a new version of its basic 50cc Zip scooter. The scooter has been updated with new styling and now gets the firms Hi-Per 4 four-stroke engine to make it more fuel-efficient. It...

Unity Ride DVD

02 December 2005

Over 3500 riders took part in the Unity Ride in London on August 21, 2005, to show sympathy for those killed and injured in the London bombings on July 7. In addition to the show of solidarity, the...

Morini to be sold in UK

02 December 2005

Three Cross Motorcycles will be the exclusive importers and distributors of Moto Morini motorcycles in the UK. The Dorset-based company already supply Cagiva and MV Agusta, and expect that the first...

Hopkins stars in bike film

02 December 2005

It seems as if the select group of watchable motorcycle films will grow with the imminent release of The World’s Fastest Indian, starring Anthony Hopkins. The film is based on the true story of the...

Honda shows PS scooters

02 December 2005

Honda has revealed the details of two new scooters which feature the latest engine and emission technology The PS125i and PS150i claim to have styling which “infuses a modern look of urban elegance...

Euro threat put on hold

02 December 2005

Euro licence rules which threaten the future of motorcycling have been put on hold by the EU Council of Ministers. But we’re not out of the woods yet, warns the BMF. The threat of the Third Driving...

Hear the Stratosphere

02 December 2005

The Suzuki Stratosphere, shown at the Tokyo Bike Show, is a stunning six-cylinder 1100cc return to the styling of the Katana. We’ve already shown the first video of the Stratosphere in motion, which...

Parking fine for Gatso

02 December 2005

A speed camera operator is facing a fine for parking illegally in a bus stop while nicking speeding motorists. Police in Victoria, Australia, have issued the ticket. Pleasingly, the organisation...

Court cuts crash ban

02 December 2005

A driver who caused the death of a motorcyclist when she hit him while on the wrong side of the road, has had her driving ban cut on appeal. Sabina Monroe, 44, was given a seven year ban and told she would be jailed at weekends for a total of 90 days, when she admitted the offence at Nottingham Crown Court in August. While performing an overtake a witness described as “suicidal” she struck...

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