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Back in black

11 February 2004

Black never goes out of fashion…

MCN Fantasy Road Race 2004

11 February 2004

You could win a custom-painted Honda CBR600RR worth £7000 with MCN’s all new Fantasy Road Racing competition 2004, backed by Castrol. It’s down to your racing knowledge as you assemble your £10...

Rossi ups the pace despite slower engine

11 February 2004

Valentino Rossi looks set to disprove his doubters, closing the gap on the Hondas on the second day of MotoGP testing at Sepang, Malaysia. This was despite using a prototype engine down on power from...

Haslam heads for the top

11 February 2004

Renegade Ducati rider Leon Haslam has already put his stamp on the World Superbike series by finishing the opening day of the first major test of the season as the second fastest rider. Fila Ducati...

Hodgson crash at first major test

11 February 2004

D’Antin Ducati rider Neil Hodgson had a bad start to the opening day of GP testing in Sepang after crashing his Ducati Desmosedici only a few hours into the test. The 2003 World Superbike Champion was...

Well, hello there…

11 February 2004

Sometimes, it’s better to admire the babe, than to bother writing a caption…

In a bit of a tangle

11 February 2004

The poor brolly babe appears to have got her hair tangled up in her umbrella…

Times tumble at Valencia test

11 February 2004

Regis Laconi took the top spot at the World Superbike test session in Valencia for the second day in a row. The Frenchman knocked over half a second off his time from the first day to finish with a...

Bright eyes…

11 February 2004

It might be Friday 13th, but the smile of a brolly babe is always reassuring…

Six good reasons to choose MCN

11 February 2004

There’s at least six good reasons to buy MCN…just look at the picture…

Hayden fastest in Sepang

11 February 2004

Honda’s Nicky Hayden has finished the final day of MotoGP testing at Sepang as the fastest rider, posting a time of 2:02.041 on his factory Honda RC211V. The American headed fellow Honda riders Max...

Getting dirty with MCN Honda off-road

11 February 2004

Getting your wheels dirty is a growing trend in the UK with more and more people taking to the dirt. But buying an off-roader can be quite an investment, especially if you don’t even know if you’re...

Edwards tops first day at Phillip Island

11 February 2004

Colin Edwards immediately stamped his mark at the top of the time sheets as the MotoGP circus moved on to Phillip Island, Australia, after its week-long session in Malaysia. The Honda rider clocked a...

Laconi ends Valencia test quickest

11 February 2004

Factory Fila Ducati rider Regis Laconi has ended the three-day Valencia test as the fastest rider. As each rider was given the chance to perform a flying lap on their new Pirelli qualifying tyres,...

Behind the scenes…

11 February 2004

Sometimes going behind the scenes can be the most interesting thing you can do.

Experience the thrill of riding off-road

04 February 2004

If you fancy trying out a bit of off-road riding but don’t feel you’re ready to splash out on a bike, the Honda off-road days are a great solution. Accompanied by an instructor, you get around five...

Who are you representing?

04 February 2004

Sorry, which firm are you representing again?

Can’t be comfortable…

04 February 2004

Someone should tell her that no-one rides bikes side-saddle any more…

Hodgson replaces Foggy at MCN London Show

04 February 2004

GP star and reigning WSB champion Neil Hodgson has stepped in to replace Carl Fogarty at the MCN London Show on Friday February 6. Foggy has been forced to cancel due to tonsillitis, but fortunately...

Noise limits introduced for Supermotos

04 February 2004

The ACU has announced a 98Db noise limit for Supermoto machines, which comes into effect from March 1, 2004. The decision brings Supermotos in line with Motocross, following talks with the major...

They should have told each other…

04 February 2004

If you don’t tell the other girls what you’re going to wear, then this will keep happening…

Better than Kwik-Fit

04 February 2004

The HM Plant’s teams idea to use their brolly babes as mechanics proved popular

Hearing problems?

04 February 2004

Earplugs made from cardboard probably weren’t the best idea…

Share your memories of Sheene

04 February 2004

Barry Sheene touched the lives of millions of motorcyclists so to commemorate his death MCN is planning a special tribute. Everyone who met the great man has a story to tell, and we’d like to hear...

Vermeulen misses out on London Show

04 February 2004

Ten Kate Honda WSB rider Chris Vermeulen has had to pull out of his appearance at the MCN London Motorcycle Show on Thursday. He has been testing his new Fireblade this week and those tests have...

Thursday at the MCN London Show

04 February 2004

Kawasaki British Supersport star Pere Riba was at the MCN London Motorcycle Show on Thursday to sign autographs at the MCN Stand. Tomorrow (Friday) you can expect WSB champion and MotoGP hopeful Neil...

Standing proud

04 February 2004

Her pose can encourage anyone to stand proud and erect.

Hodgson and Davies go head to head

01 February 2004

Grand Prix stars Neil Hodgson and Chaz Davies were racing head to head for the first time last week when they met up for the launch of Scalextric MotoGP. The two Brits were given the first go on the...

Wonder what she’s waiting for?

01 February 2004

Is it the start of the MCN London Motorcycle Show?

An enigmatic smile

01 February 2004

Obviously she hasn’t just struggled through the rain to get to work on a Monday morning…

Are you swapping Tarmac for dirt?

01 February 2004

If you’ve traded in your road bike for a dirt bike or supermoto, or have been thinking about it, MCN would like to hear from you. If you’ve swapped a GSX-R1000 for a DR-Z, or a Blade for a CRF250,...

Haga’s WSB return hampered by gearbox failure

01 February 2004

Noriyuki Haga’s debut for the Renegade Ducati WSB team this week has been hampered a failed gearbox. The team took part in an unofficial two day test at the Valencia circuit in Spain, alongside the...

ACU Academy and UK1 signings head for Spain

01 February 2004

The ACU is taking 12 of its Academy racers to Spain for pre-season testing, alongside UK1 Racing new signings Christian Elkin and Tommy Bridewell. Elkin was the highest-placed Brit in the Spanish...

Size isn’t everything…

01 February 2004

We’ve finally found a girl for whom size doesn’t matter…

Reynolds delighted with new GSX-R

28 January 2004

Former British superbike champion John Reynolds says he’s delighted with the changes made to his GSX-R1000 after testing at Almeria in Spain this week. Reynolds, who is the star attraction at the...

BSB stars at MCN London Show

28 January 2004

Former British superbike champion John Reynolds will be at the MCN London Motorcycle Show on Saturday and Sunday, January 31 and February 1. You’ll be able to meet him, get autographs signed, and...