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180,856 registered users

01 February 2006

Thanks for making this the biggest club in motorcycling! Latest figures – out on February 1, 2006 – show motorcyclenews.com’s registered users have now reached 180,856. That’s up from 177,521 on January 1. It’s an average of 107.6 new registrations every day throughout the last month. Registering gives you: Access to free pdf downloads of road tests HERE, Access to Advanced Search of our...

Site use booms: Jan 06

01 February 2006

Total site traffic on motorcyclenews.com was up almost 20% this January compared to January 2005. It’s up 46.3% compared to December. The figures – compiled from industry-standard Webtrends – show more of you are visiting more often, too. 5,588,695 page impressions were recorded in January 2006 – up from 4,660,308 in January 2005. Unique users (the number of individual users accessing the site)...

What's on: Feb 1 on

01 February 2006

Ireland: TRIALS SATURDAY February 4 Irish Championship, Bryansford, County Down. 028-9081-3095. Midlands: BIKE MEETS WEDNESDAY February 1 The Hollybush, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. 01902-341856. BIKE MEETS The Kwaks Owners club, Heart of England Social Club, Meriden, West Midlands. 8pm. www.thekwaksowners.co.uk or 01625-267738 or 07951-471615. BIKE MEETS TUESDAY February 7 The Summerhouse,...

Bikes on primetime TV

01 February 2006

Bikes will break into primetime TV today as MCN columnist Richard Hammond looks at the changing image of motorcycling on his ‘Richard Hammond’s 5 O’clock Show’ Hammond, himself a keen biker, has invited Britain’s newest and youngest GP star, 125cc Honda racer Bradley Smith into the studio for an interview, while manufacturers Honda have provided bikes including a Goldwing and the best-selling...

Your Specials: Bike 1

01 February 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 to inspire and impress the readers of the UK’s biggest bike site. And if you or a friend has a bike you thing we should see, click here. Your specials No 1: Chris Clark’s Honda NC30 This Honda NC30...

Watch bike safety TV ad

01 February 2006

Watch bike safety TV ad

A new TV and radio campaign aimed at encouraging drivers to look out for us on the road was launched on January 30. The Motorcycle Industry Association, BMF and MAG have all been consulted during the...

Derbi GP1 review added

01 February 2006

Derbi GP1 review added

We’ve added the Derbi GP1, one of the coolest scooters you can buy, to our Bike Reviews section. You can see a full review of the scooter and loads of pictures and video so you can take a look at it...

0% on Honda 600s

01 February 2006

0% on Honda 600s

If you buy a new Honda CBR600RR, CBR600F or Hornet 600 before the end of March you’ll be able to get it with two years 0% finance. Honda is offering the deals to celebrate the launch of its in house...

Cagiva cuts 125cc prices

01 February 2006

Cagiva cuts 125cc prices

Cagiva has cut the prices of its 125cc learner-legal models. The liquid cooled two-stroke Cagiva Mito has an alloy beam frame and 4-piston floating calliper Brembo disc brake at the front. For 2006...

KTM Adventure updated

28 January 2006

KTM Adventure updated

The official launch of the new KTM Adventure 990 takes place this coming weekend and you’ll be able to read it first in the February 8 edition of MCN, but if you can’t wait until then we’ve uploaded...

BMF Chairman ousted

28 January 2006

BMF Chairman ousted

BMF Chairman Mike Williamson has been banned from holding any post in the nationwide rider’s rights organisation for three years after a disciplinary hearing. And Administration Director Don Lewis has...

New MCN - out Feb 1

28 January 2006

New MCN - out Feb 1

Get the new issue of MCN – out on Wednesday February 1 – for a host of huge exclusives. World first test: Why Fazer 1000 isn’t good enough World first group test: ZX-10R wins superbike track...

BMW reveals 06 prices

28 January 2006

BMW reveals 06 prices

BMW has announced its 2006 new bike prices. The new R1200GS Adventure will be available from March 25, priced at £9755 on the road. It will be joined by BMW’s new 150 bhp K1200GT for £11,955. Other...

First 06 Superbike test

28 January 2006

First 06 Superbike test

We’ve scoured the world to bring you the world’s first group test of the 2006 superbikes and the test is so big and comprehensive we’ve had to split it in two. Last year’s king the Suzuki GSX-R1000...

Honda stars in Solihull

28 January 2006

Honda stars in Solihull

Honda stars Jonathon Rea, Karl Harris, Eugene Laverty and John McGuinness will be at Avonvale Bikes in Solihull for an informal question and answer session on Monday, February 6, 2006. They also be...

Your ?most wanted? bikes

28 January 2006

Your ?most wanted? bikes

There were 43,000 searches of Bikes For Sale on this site last week alone – with Kawasaki’s ZX-6R proving the most sought after bike. List your bike for sale right now and reach the biggest audience...

Speed record biker dies

21 January 2006

A rider who set a legal record when he was caught on camera at 155mph, died after crashing into the back of a car. He had been travelling at more than 100mph, an inquest into his death heard. According to the BBC, Lee Beddis, 37, was banned for a year in May 2002 when his Honda was snapped by a Gatso at 155mph – at the time the highest speed recorded by a speed camera. After serving his ban he...

New MCN out January 25

21 January 2006

New MCN out January 25

This week’s exclusives – available only in our Wednesday January 25 print edition – include: Gatso victory: MCN wins the fight to give you access to the pictures which could clear your name FREE:...

R6 bike review updated

21 January 2006

R6 bike review updated

We’ve updated our Yamaha R6 bike review with all the details of the 2006 bike. We’ve updated the summary and added loads of new pictures and video of the R6 as well as a full specification. We have...

TV boss caused death

21 January 2006

TV boss caused death

A top TV executive has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after he fled the scene of a crash in which a motorcyclist died, according to a report on the BBC’s website. Dafydd...

Fazer owners respond

21 January 2006

Fazer owners respond

We’ve been overwhelmed by the response from Fazer 1000 owners wishing to take part in the latest “Why I had to have a ” feature for Motor Cycle News. We now have enough people to take part, so thank...

We test ultimate MV

21 January 2006

We test ultimate MV

You can see exclusive video from the first test of the exotic £45,000 track-only MV Agusta F4 Veltro Pista by following the links below. MCN road tester Michael Neeves tested one of just 23 to be...

150bhp Buell revealed

21 January 2006

150bhp Buell revealed

Buell is to offer a 150bhp production racing version of its XBR Firebolt. The privateer 2007 bike takes the company full circle. Buell started life with the 1983 RX750 Harley-based racer. It is now...

Knock down GSX-R600s

21 January 2006

Knock down GSX-R600s

With the imminent launch of the new Suzuki GSX-R600 there are plenty of bargains to be had on the current model. You can read the world’s first test of the 2006 GSX-R in the January 25 edition of MCN...

What's on:Jan 25 on

21 January 2006

South East England SHOWS SATURDAY January 28 MCN London Motorcycle Show, Alexandra Palace, London. 0870-730-0049. SHOWS SUNDAY January 29 MCN London Motorcycle Show, Alexandra Palace, London. 0870-730-0049. SHOWS MONDAY January 30 MCN London Motorcycle Show, Alexandra Palace, London. 0870-730-0049. SHOWS TUESDAY January 31 MCN London Motorcycle Show, Alexandra Palace, London.

2006 BikeSafe date set

21 January 2006

2006 BikeSafe date set

The chance to get free Bikesafe assessed rides only occurs at the National Bikesafe event, which will take place on April 1 and 2 in 2006. The event is located at Cheltenham Racecourse in...

Single track concepts

14 January 2006

Single track concepts

Two German designers have come up with these innovative entries to the 2006 Michelin Design Challenge using a caterpillar track system on a bike. The two designs, Hyanide and BAAL, are variations on...

Search Bikes for Sale to win £8K!

14 January 2006

Search Bikes for Sale to win £8K!

Check out the thousands of great bikes we have for sale on this site (in Bikes For Sale) and simply by using the ‘Contact the Dealer’ or ‘Contact the Seller’ button on any classified bike ad you’ll be...

What?s On: Jan 18 on

14 January 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 North South East England South West England Wales Worldwide TRIALS SUNDAY January 22 Jersey Classic and MTC Club, Archirondel. 01534-483452. BIKE MEETS WEDNESDAY...

Cut price Tigers

14 January 2006

Cut price Tigers

You can see the first up close pictures of Triumph’s 2007 Tiger in the January 18 edition of MCN. And with a new bike looming that can mean bargains on used examples. The Tiger is a very popular bike...

Video: American Chopper

14 January 2006

Video: American Chopper

The new series of American Chopper hit UK TV screenson January 16, with a one off European special and we’ve got clips of the show. The show is aired on the Discovery channel on Monday nights at 9...

More 06 MCN Babes

14 January 2006

More 06 MCN Babes

We’ve now got 22 galleries of MCN babe hopefuls online for you to enjoy in the search for the MCN Babe Squad for 2006. As many entries as it has been possible to add are now online in the galleries...

New look for 749/999

14 January 2006

New look for 749/999

A Madrid-based Ducati specialist is going to this week’s Padova bike show with the claim that its first prototype will show the Italians how it should be done. Radical Ducati’s RAD 01 is the first of...

Get off-road with MCN

14 January 2006

Get off-road with MCN

We’ve teamed up with Honda’s off-road experts to arrange a series of days across the UK so you can get a taste of off-roading. You don’t need a road licence as it all takes place on private ground;...

Paris and back in 24hrs

14 January 2006

Paris and back in 24hrs

Two sports bike riding nightclub doormen are planning a 48-hour dash to Madrid and back to raise charity cash for the air ambulance service. Simon ‘Evzie’ Eve and Mark ‘Smudge’ Smith, from Wrexham,...

MCN mobile bargains

14 January 2006

MCN mobile bargains

Buy your next cut price mobile phone, delivered next day with free insurance and a price-match guarantee. MCN has chosen e2save.com as its preferred partner in mobile phones, offering the latest...