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ESS sets the pace

01 October 2004

The European Superbike School is launching what it is hailing as the next generation of track day with every rider timed and grouped according to the pace they can really ride. The aim of the new...

K1200S tested in UK

01 October 2004

motorcyclenews.com user Andy Bacon got an extended test ride on the new BMW K1200S. MCN is about to conduct its first full test of the bike on UK roads (we’ve previously tested it in Germany and...

Each week we publish a list of off road events being held in the UK. These are for the week commencing October 6, 2004. SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY October 6 King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. Hull, Hull, Yorkshire. 7.30pm. 01482-784848. THURSDAY October 7 Sheffield, South Yorkshire. 0114-285-3142. FRIDAY October 8 Edinburgh, Armadale, West Lothian. 01501-734404. Somerset, Highbridge, Somerset.

Rallies etc: Oct 6 on

01 October 2004

Each week we publish a list of Rallies and exhibitions being held in the UK. These are for the week starting October 6, 2004. RALLIES FRIDAY October 8 Silent Few MCC’s Middle Wicket Rally, Burnley, Lancashire. 01282-413694. MCN Autumn Spectacular, Butlins, Skegness, Lincolnshire. 0870-242-0870 (quote: motorcycle 034, see page 13). Mobile Chaos MCC Rally, Silverdale, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire.

In MCN - October 6

01 October 2004

This week’s MCN – out on Wednesday October 6 – comes with a FREE 12-page celebration of James Toseland’s WSB crown. Get the inside story on the tears, tension and triumph of Magny Cours PLUS: Free...

Now is best time to buy

01 October 2004

The huge discounts on new and used bikes that we’ve seen this year look set to get smaller so now is the time to grab the last of the bargains. Slow sales in 2004 are forcing dealers to offer huge...

Join us at Morcott meet

01 October 2004

Got strong views about MCN? Come and put them to Editor Marc Potter at the White Horse Inn, Morcott, Rutland on Tuesday evening (October 5). Marc and Deputy Editor Ped Baker will be joined by other...

Rideouts: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS you can join in all around the UK. For others – or to organise your own, see our Rideouts forum. You’ll find it by selecting HAVE YOUR SAY from our main...

Bike meets: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. There is one near you. Don’t miss out on the chance to meet up with other riders. These are meetings on in the week starting on Wednesday September 29, 2004. They are listed by date. WEDNESDAY September 29 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn,...

Bag an ex-demo deal

29 September 2004

It’s a cracking time to change your bike with dealers wanting to off-load their 2004 demo bikes and unused pre-registered bikes. Many are offering clearance sales on used stock, too. Sell yours...

Teen thriller from Derbi

29 September 2004

Looks like there’s never been a better time to be 17. Derbi has launched the gorgeous GPR125 race replica -complete with radial front brake caliper, upside-down forks, underseat exhaust, alloy frame...

CCM back in business

29 September 2004

CCM is back in business. Spare parts should be available by the end of October and new bikes are expected to be on sale early next year. Founder Alan Clews, son Austin Clews, son Austin and...

BMW boss goes global

29 September 2004

BMW’s GB bike boss is on the move after just 10 months in the job. Pieter de Waal arrived in January with a stunning record of success in South Africa – increasing sales ten-fold in seven years. Now...

The funkiest 50 yet?

29 September 2004

Malaguti’s ultra-funky new 50 – the Drakon NKD – will be shown for the first time in the UK at the NEC Show from November 5. The six-speed 50 comes complete with radial front brake caliper, 3-spoke...

Race meets: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of ROAD RACING, SPRINTS, SUPERMOTO, MINIMOTO, DRAG RACING AND HILLCLIMBS. These are those for the week commencing Wednesday, September 29, 2004. They are listed by category, then date. ROAD RACING SATURDAY October 2 Classic Racing MCC, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. 01953-850677 or www.crmc.co.uk Darley Moor MCRRC, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. 01246-866537. Euro...

Montesa 4-stroke here

29 September 2004

Montesa has launched a customer version of the four-stroke Cota 4RT trial bike Douglie Lampkin will ride in next year’s world championship. The move to a four-stroke (championship rules will ban...

What's hot on this site

29 September 2004

We’ve been tracking the content that got most people most excited. And now here’s your chance to catch up with it all in one hit. The following stories are those that have the current highest scores...

Trackdays: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS and RIDING SCHOOLS. These are those for the week starting Wednesday, September 29, 2004. They are listed by category then date. TRACKDAYS FRIDAY October 1 100% Bikes Trackday, Croft, North Yorkshire. £120, 0870-8722532 or www.100pc.co.uk Track Attack, Donington Park, Leicestershire. 01332-819503. SATURDAY October 2 Track Attack, Donington Park,...

Hyosung's 05 surprises

29 September 2004

2005 could be the year you buy your first Hyosung. They may not have the cache of their Japanese rivals yet, but the new line-up – and their prices – could well turn your head. Suzuki’s SV650S is...

E-Clip: September 29

29 September 2004

No one likes a show-off, so it’s refreshingly funny to see this one fall on his arse. To view the clip click here, and look under Crashes, for YZFR1 Stoppie Wheelie Crash.

Le cops nab our man

29 September 2004

Used Bikes Editor Angus Farquhar is completing his last session at the European Superbikes School three day track course at the Norgaro circuit in France. He’s going quicker but is 90 Euros lighter in...

Go naked for hot deals

29 September 2004

With a new half-faired 650 from Hyosung breaking cover and an updated Cagiva Raptor 650 on the scene for 2005, our focus on hot used deals this week is on naked and half-faired 600s. These all...

E-Clip: September 22

22 September 2004

Fonsi Nieto puts the brakes on Toni Elias during the 250 race at the Welkom MotoGP. Click here to view this clip

Theft Watch: Husky SM

22 September 2004

motorcyclenews.com user ‘chairman’ needs your help to help track a Husky SM610S, stolen from the Wokingham area on Friday evening (Sep 24). It was stolen between 4pm and 6:20pm. It is yellow and blue and has a single Doma Race exhaust, yellow s/moto front mudguard, rack removed & 2 strips of black duct tape covering the holes in the rear mudguard. The bike has carbon-look mini rear indicators...

Rideouts: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS on in the UK. For more, or to organise your own, go to our Have Your Say forums and look under road riding/rideouts. WED September 22 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails, North Wales. 01270-768562. King Billy, Northampton. 01604-621325. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. Purbeck and District MCC, Sandford Hotel, Sandford, Dorset. 7pm.

Cash in on 05 updates

22 September 2004

With the launch of all the new 2005 bikes there will be some great deals on second hand bikes as riders upgrade to the latest model. A look through our BIKES FOR SALE section reveals some great...

UK debut for K1200S

22 September 2004

BMW’s 167bhp K1200S will be launched in all 36 of the firm’s UK and Ireland dealerships on Saturday, September 25. And the price has been announced. It will be listed at £9750 – quite a premium...

Tips DVD free with bikes

22 September 2004

A free DVD of riding tips is to be distributed to buyers of new and used bikes. The Motorcycle Industry Association is working with a TV company and other parties to make the DVD – which promises to...

French tour for CBR

22 September 2004

motorcyclenew.com’s Angus Farquhar is off to France on his long-term test Honda CBR600F on Friday, September 24, to take part in a three-day track school at Nogaro. Farquhar is riding down to the...

Bike meets: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. These are those for the week commencing September 22, 2004. WED September 22 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330. Crown Inn, Red Street, Staffordshire. 01782-564113. Crown Inn, Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Shows, schools: Sep 22

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, OPEN DAYS and RIDING SCHOOLS being held in the UK. These are for the week starting September 22, 2004: OPEN DAYS SATURDAY September 25 Team Bikegirl, Silverstone, Northants. www.bikegirl.co.uk BMW dealers: Launch of new K1200S Ducati dealers: Launch of 2005 999 RIDING SCHOOLS THURSDAY September 23 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, South. 01933-674036. Track...

Shows, rallies: Sep 29

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIS, EXHIBITIONS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week starting Wednesday, September 29, 2004. They are listed by category and then by date. SHOWS FRIDAY October 1 East Antrim Moto Show, Carrickfergus Castle, County Antrim. 5pm. 028-9338-2797. SUNDAY October 3 Classic and Sporting Motorcycle Show, Gresley Old Hall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

Bikes are 75% faster

22 September 2004

Bikes cut journey times in London by up to 75% – no wonder they are now being used by a firm charged with keeping the capital’s traffic flowing. Siemens Traffic Controls is using a Honda Deauville...

Trackdays: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS on in the UK. If you haven’t had a crack yet this summer, there’s still plenty of time and plenty of choice. Stop thinking about it and book that day off! You’ll never look back. THURSDAY September 23 Hottrax Trackday, Rockingham, Northants. £129. 01908-330445. Yamaha Thundercat Trackday, Rockingham, Northants. 01492-534070. Motorcycle Folly Trackday,...

New Duke arrives

22 September 2004

You’ll be able to get your first glimpse of the new Ducati 999 this weekend as Ducati stores around the country get the first preview bikes. The new bike, which gets a redesigned top fairing, 140bhp,...

Our big French thrash

22 September 2004

Used Bikes Editor Angus Farquhar has just called from the pits at the Nogaro circuit in France, where he’s improving his track skills with the European Superbike School. Farquhar is sweltering in 25...