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Win Honda launch trip

03 November 2004

You could be at the press launch of the 2005 Honda CBR600RR at the Estoril GP circuit in Portugal. Honda are offering the prize of an all-expenses paid trip to the launch on November 28-30 to one...

MCN Dealer Awards 2004

03 November 2004

The first set of awards to be presented recognise the achievments of the nations bike dealers. The new dealer of the year award saw nominations for Helmets and More, Jordan Bikes, MSC Honda...

In MCN November 10

03 November 2004

Celebrate the NEC Show with your all-new MCN – out from Wednesday November 10. Among the new sections – packed full of more news, more pics, more facts and a whole new look – you’ll find our...

MCN Bike Awards 2004

03 November 2004

The final group of awards recognise the amazing advances in the bikes we ride and the achievements of the manufacutrers that make them. The MCN Manufacturer of the year award recognises the...

Small time racer

03 November 2004

I’ve just had one of my best biking buzzes of 2004 – and it was on a 50cc moped! As a page designer for MCN, I’ve ridden some of the best road bikes that have arrived at the office this year, but...

E-Clip: November 3

03 November 2004

It’s always funnier when it’s someone else’s misfortune. Take a look at this crash-happy compilation, here.

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here. Wednesday November 3 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. Thursday November 4 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. Rochdale Road Runners...

NEC Show countdown

01 November 2004

The International Motorcycle and Scooter Show (that’s the NEC to most of us) is your first chance to see all the new bikes and products for 2005 in the UK, and the opening day is just two days away. ...

Shows, Rallies: Nov 3 on

01 November 2004

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIES, EXHIBITIONS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing November 3, 2004. SHOWS Thursday November 4 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, NEC Arena, Birmingham, West Midlands. 10am-6pm. 0870-9042003 or www.motorcycleshow.co.uk. Friday November 5 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, NEC Arena, Birmingham, West Midlands.

Video: The Wraith roars

01 November 2004

We’ve got exclusive footage of the mad new bike from US firm Confederate. The Wraith was first seen in MCN last year as a prototype but it is now up and running as you can see from this exclusive...

Test your ears

01 November 2004

How’s your knowledge of bike sounds? Think it’s pretty good? Then test it with this quiz from the NEC motorcycle show. Click here to check out the quiz and see if you can tell the difference between...

MCN Awards ticket winners

01 November 2004

Competition was fierce to land tickets to the exclusive MCN Awards dinner on November 4 but bidding has now closed with the highest bid going in at €201. The lucky winners listed below will now be...

We ride Rossi's bike

01 November 2004

MCN road tester Trevor Franklin has just stepped off Valentino Rossi’s world championship winning Yamaha M1 and called in to share his amazement at just how unbelievably good the bike is. Franklin...

All new MCN: Out now

01 November 2004

It’s here. The brand new MCN has arrived! And it’s got more bikes, more news, more pics, more facts and a whole new look. Inside you’ll find 10 new sections from How To articles to the MCN Live!...

Race events: Nov 3 on

01 November 2004

Each week we publish a list of race events being held in the UK. These are for the week starting October 27, 2004. They include road racing, sprints and minimoto racing. DRAG RACING Saturday November 6 Flame and Thunder, Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Bedfordshire. Racing starts 9am each day. 01234-782828 or www.santapod.com. Sunday November 7 Run What Ya Brung, Santa Pod Raceway, Podington,...

Off Road: Nov 3 on

01 November 2004

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include SPEEDWAY, MOTOCROSS, SUPERCROSS and TRIALS events. These are those for the week starting November 3 on, 2004. MOTOCROSS Friday November 5 East Kent SSC, Lamberhurst, Kent. 07969-458863. Sunday November 7 Glenrothes Youth MXC, Leuchars, Fife. 01333-340391. Mid Wilts SMC, Calstone, Wiltshire. 01666-840551. Poole and...

Track days: Nov 3 on

01 November 2004

Each week we publish a list TRACKDAYS and RIDING SCHOOLS. Those listed below are for the week commencing November 3, 2004. TRACK DAYS Saturday November 6 Track Time Promotions Trackday, Oulton Park, Cheshire. 119 01386-423555 or www.tracktimepromotions.co.uk. Tuesday November 9 100% Bikes Trackday, Mallory Park, Leicestershire. 89 0870-8722532 or www.100pc.co.uk or...

New Victory dealer

27 October 2004

Birmingham based Thunder Road is the latest dealer to start stocking Victory’s range of v-twin cruisers – and just in time for the launch of the 2005 range. The firm made its name building custom...

Sights to see at the NEC

27 October 2004

There’s a free guide to getting the best from the NEC Show free with the next issue of MCN, out November 3, but here are some of the highlights: Triumph: The British firm will be showing its 2005...

NEC minx in video action

27 October 2004

Have you seen the saucy video clips being used to promote the NEC Show? Click here to watch the NEC Show minx applying her tongue to a shining helmet… among other things (we kid you not). View them,...

Honda sees in the dark

27 October 2004

Honda has developed a new night vision system that warns drivers about pedestrians at the side of the road – even if you can’t see them. The new systems uses two infrared cameras to detect heat...

Read Suzi's web chat

27 October 2004

The live webchat with with superbike and MotoGP superbabe Suzi Perry has now ended. But it went so well that we’ve posted the transcript for you to read. Suzi signed on to chat at noon today as part...

Race events: Oct 27 on

27 October 2004

Each week we publish a list of race events being held in the UK. These are for the week starting October 27, 2004. They include road racing, sprints and minimoto racing. ROAD RACING SATURDAY October 30 Moto 1, Donington Park, Leicestershire. 01555 893405 or 07885 440467 www.moto-1.com. SUNDAY October 31 Moto 1. See Saturday. New Era Road Racing, Mallory Park, Leicestershire. 01920...

Rideouts: Oct 27 on

27 October 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here. WEDNESDAY October 27 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails. 01270-768562. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. Purbeck and District MCC, Sandford Hotel, Sandford, Dorset. 7pm. 01929-425538 or...

Military coup for MZ

27 October 2004

German firm MZ has announced it will supply the French Army with 502 of its MZ 125 SX machines. Delivery to the French military has already started with the four-stroke, single-cylinder 125cc bikes...

Special edition GSX-Rs

27 October 2004

Suzuki is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the GSX-R with two special edition versions of the seminal sports bike. The firm is releasing a limited-edition run of the GSX-R750 and GSX-R600 with a...

Trackdays: Oct 27 on

27 October 2004

Each week we publish a list TRACKDAYS and RIDING SCHOOLS. Those listed below are for the week commencing October 27, 2004. THURSDAY October 28 Track Attack, Donington Park, Leicestershire. 01332-819503. 100% Bikes Trackday, Mallory Park, Leicestershire. £79, online booking £69. 0870-8722532 or www.100pc.co.uk or wwwbiketrackdays.co.uk Fasttrack Supermoto, North Wales. 01743-443300 or...

Bike clearance at Dobles

27 October 2004

Dobles Motorcycles are having a ‘Monster Sale weekend’ this weekend, October 30-31, with no reasonable offer being refused on a huge range of second-hand bikes, in addition to free goodie bags, a free...

Bargain winter rides

27 October 2004

Riding through the winter months can be one of the best ways to improve your road riding skills and will definitely get you to work faster than everyone that has opted for four wheels and joined the...

Off Road: Oct 27 on

20 October 2004

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include SPEEDWAY, MOTOCROSS, SUPERCROSS and TRIALS events. These are those for the week starting October 27, 2004. SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY October 27 King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. Hull, Hull, Yorkshire. 7.30pm. 01482-784848. THURSDAY October 28 Sheffield, South Yorkshire. 0114-285-3142. FRIDAY October 29 Edinburgh, Armadale, West...

In MCN, October 27

20 October 2004

Read the world first test of the blistering new Yamaha R6 and get a free DVD World Superbike review. PLUS: Revealed: Britain’s best new bike deals 20th anniversary GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 Kawasaki claim...

Rideouts: Oct 20 on

20 October 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click...

First test: 2005 R6

20 October 2004

The new R6 gets upside-down forks for the first time and radial front brake calipers. There’s a revised engine (aimed at improved response rather than raising peak power) The R6 also gets:...

Bike meets: Oct 27 on

20 October 2004

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing October 27, 2004. WEDNESDAY October 27 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330 or www.kirkby mallorycoachhouse.com Crown Inn, Red Street, Staffordshire.

Race events: Oct 20 on

20 October 2004

Each week we publish a list of race events being held in the UK. These are for the week starting October 20, 2004. They include road racing, sprints, supermoto and minimoto racing. ROAD RACING SATURDAY October 23 BMCRC Nationwide Championship, Brands Hatch, Kent. Adult £10. 01304-831714. SUNDAY October 24 BMCRC MRO Powerbike Tour, see Saturday, plus tribute to James Toseland. In association...

Spied: BMW R1200RT

20 October 2004

Pictures claimed to show the 2005 BMW R1200RT have broken cover. Shown here, insiders say the bike is an update on the R1150RT tourer using the new boxer engine from the R1200GS. BMW is refusing to...