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Motohispania updates

14 October 2005

There are updates throughout the Motohispania range, now known as MH Bikes, with the new Furia Max range. The new Furia Max is available as a 50cc supermotard or enduro versioan and for 2006 features...

IN MCN - out Oct 19

14 October 2005

In the latest exclusive-packed issue of MCN, you’ll read how Road Safety Minister Dr Stephen Ladyman felt after his first ride-out in 12 years, and how he is going to make life safer for...

Clarkson attacks bikes

07 October 2005

BBC Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has attacked motorcycling yet again in a column published on the BBC Top Gear website. Commenting on proposed legislation to reduce bike noise limits, Clarkson...

BMW furniture?

07 October 2005

Occasionally you hear about a dedicated bike mechanic who takes his pride and joy in to his front room to work on it, but buying a bike specifically to use as furniture is a whole other level. This...

You judge MCN Awards

07 October 2005

We want the most informed audience in motorcycling to select the winners for three of the most important awards at the MCN 50th Anniversary Award Ceremony. Your votes will decide who wins the MCN Man...

What?s On: Oct 12 on

07 October 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 Ireland North Scotland South East England South West England Wales Midlands: October 12 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here...

Bargain runarounds

07 October 2005

With the dark evenings rolling in it’s time to start thinking about buying a cheap bike so your pride and joy doesn’t get ruined on salty winter rides. Check out the selection below for some bargain...

BMW to debut at NEC

07 October 2005

BMW is out to steal the NEC Show in Birmingham with a world premier of a new 2006 model. It will be shown for the first time on October 27 – to the world’s bike press. The show’s first public day is...

Gus Scott Auction details

07 October 2005

A large number of motorcycling stars have pledged items and will attend the Gus Scott Auction, in memory of the late motorcycle racer and journalist. Neil Hodgson hopes to be at the event, alongside...

Video: Stratosphere lives

07 October 2005

Here’s the video proof that Suzuki’s Stratosphere – the stunning six-cylinder 1100cc bike that represents the return of the Katana – is more than just a plastic mock-up. The download you can access...

Own a GSX-R750?

07 October 2005

MCN is looking for owners of Suzuki GSX-R750 K4 or K5 models to take part in a new feature in Motor Cycle News. We want to find out why you chose your bike, how you’re finding it, and the experience...

Butlins Auction success

07 October 2005

The live auction held as part of the www.motorcyclenews.com site users meet at the 50th Anniversary Butlins event raised almost £400 for chairty Riders for Health. Regular forum poster and huge Rossi...

Rossi becomes a bike cop

07 October 2005

Last month in MCN we revealed pictures of World champion Valentino Rossi riding a BMW for a TV ad, and now we’ve got the video. The ad is for an Italian Telecoms company and features Rossi as a...

Africa memorial ride

07 October 2005

A ride from England to Africa in memory of motorcycle humanitarian Simon Milward will take place in November and Decemer 2005. The ride will travel to The Gambia and Mali to raise awareness of the...

In MCN - out on Oct 12

07 October 2005

In this week’s exclusive-packed MCN (out on Wednesday, October 12), you can see: MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi writes exclusively for MCN We test the best ever Blade, the Ten Kate Vermeulen WSB...

American Chopper clips

07 October 2005

You can see clips from the new series of the cult American Chopper TV programme, created and provided exclusively for motorcyclenews.com by the Discovery Channel. To view the clips, click here. The...

Butlins bands rock on

07 October 2005

Our 50th Anniversary bash got off to a roaring start on Friday night with thousands turning out to dance the night away. The party kicked off on Friday night with bands such as the Po Boys, Queen B,...

Paris Show round-up

01 October 2005

The Paris Bike Show is in full swing with a mountain of new metal on show. This round-up brings together all our coverage of it so far. MCN was mob-handed in Paris to bring you the preview shows and...

Ready to roll for Butlins?

01 October 2005

Ready for the MCN Live! 50th birthday bash at Butlins, Skegness, this weekend? We are – and are looking forward to seeing as many site users as possible at our Saturday afternoon session in the Irish...

Britain's best Harleys

01 October 2005

All year, Harley-Davidson UK have been searching for the ultimate examples of the marque. The final was the main attraction at the Harley-Davidson Europe HQ Open House for HOG members on October 1,...

Live MCN Butlins Auction

01 October 2005

We’re auctioning some exclusive goodies at the MCN Butlins 50th Anniversary weekend. The auctions will be part of the www.motorcyclenews.com gathering in the Swinging Shillelagh Irish Bar between...

Euro MPs support protest

01 October 2005

Saturday’s MCN, BMF and MAG demo ride to Brussels has resulted in fresh support from Euro MPs in our battle to force a re-think on off-putting new licensing laws for learner riders. Riders from...

Join us at site users bash

01 October 2005

Join us and fellow motorcyclenews.com users at MCN’s 50th birthday bash at Butlins Skegness on October 7-10. Make the resort’s Swinging Shillelagh Irish Bar your meeting point to hook up with fellow...

Suzuki M109R revealed

01 October 2005

Suzuki’s 2006 Boulevard M109R has broken cover with a new 1783cc, liquid-cooled, fuel injected 54-degree V-twin engine, radial-mount four-piston front calipers and a 240mm wide rear tyre. Suzuki says...

What?s On: Oct 5 on

01 October 2005

North: October 5 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 October 5, 2005. Click here to go back to the main index ROAD RACING SATURDAY October 8 North East MCC, Croft, Durham. 01670-735235. ROAD RACING SUNDAY October 9 North East MCC, Croft, Durham. 10 01670-735235. TRACK DAYS WEDNESDAY October 5 Track Time...