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  1. Speed camera bosses are struggling to explain why white lines in the road necessary to convict offenders have been missing for a year. A camera on the A1 has been without white lines since 2010. The lines, typically in the... More...
  2. This 1997 Honda Dominator encapsulates the notion of transforming a sow's ear into a silk purse. This is third Dominator that Welshman Andrew Greenland has transformed with a total rebuild, shedding the dated plastics for a pared down retro desert... More...
  3. Rumours suggest Freddie Spencer has been put on a flight straight back to the US due to irregularities with his visa. The GP star had landed at Heathrow prior to appearing at this weekend's Festival of 1000 Bikes, organised by... More...
  4. We approached the new V-Strom full of skepticism but have been swayed.First, the restyle is a stunning success in its own right. I can’t think of any bike that looks so classy for so little money. Second, almost every aspect... More...
  5. MV’s eagerly-awaited new 'RR' version of its F4 1000 superbike has proved a hit with customers before even reaching the showroom floor. The first UK-bound, 10-bike batch of the range-topping 200bhp machine has already sold out, despite its hefty price... More...
  6. In addition to revised bodywork, suspension and sat-nav, Honda has now confirmed that the revised bikes will be available in red, blue, white and black with a range of accessories, such as built-in brake lights, powerful fog lights, more storage... More...
  7. One of the true joys of the Bulldog Bash is enjoying a cold beer while breathing in the stench of burnt rubber drifting across the Shakespeare County Raceway’s dragstrip on a hot summer’s day. This year’s annual celebration of all... More...
  8. Aprilia’s USA division has released the following tribute to the now decommissioned space shuttle program. It’s essentially an RSV4 advert, but with enough heart-stopping shots of 81 million horsepower rockets to justify the association. The Aprilia team says: “Crossing performance... More...
  9. We've been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 10,000 motorcycles for sale. Read more modern classics news and features Here's just a few of the fantastic modern classic machines... More...
  10. One of the true joys of the Bulldog Bash is enjoying a cold beer while breathing in the stench of burnt rubber drifting across the Shakespeare County Raceway’s dragstrip on a hot summer’s day. This year’s annual celebration of all... More...
  11. Aprilia’s USA division has released the following tribute to the now decommissioned space shuttle program. It’s essentially an RSV4 advert, but with enough heart-stopping shots of 81 million horsepower rockets to justify the association. The Aprilia team says: “Crossing performance... More...
  12. Aprilia has secured a landmark deal with China, allowing it to ethically dispose of a large number of Mana 850 GTs. 30 of the twist-and-go middleweights – a year's-worth of sales in the UK – have joined the fleet of... More...
  13. Newly crowned Miss Peterborough, Louise Bradshaw, recently set herself the challenge of learning to ride a motorcycle. Off-road. In one day. And then go on to tackle a number of challenging tests whilst completing over thirty miles of trials, all... More...
  14. Moto Guzzi’s ‘Guzzi World Days’ festival this September will be bigger and better than ever this year to coincide with its 90th anniversary, the Italian firm has announced. To be held from September 16-18 at the firm’s historic home at... More...
  15. Open auditions are being held to fill the role of "Bad Man" in an up-coming British film. The ideal candidate will be a male sportsbike rider aged between 28 and 40. Both street riders and professional racers will be considered. Auditions are being held... More...
  16. What happens when you take one of the most powerful, best-handling sportsbikes, loaded with the latest electronic rider aids and turn it into a racer? To find out, BMW let us ride four S1000RRs, back-to-back at Monza. We got familiar... More...
  17. ADVERTISING PROMOTION Lincolnshire’s leading Honda dealer is gearing up for its latest Summer Open Day this Saturday (July 9). Expect a full day of entertainment including a guest appearance by Shakey Byrne and deals across all departments, glamour babes, a... More...
  18. Harley-Davidson’s representation at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed was huge. If it wasn’t the display of Harley machinery and promo ladies drawing the crowds to its stand, then it was to the chance to see stars of both bike... More...
  19. While the timing of Suzuki's 2012 V-Strom 650 launch remains a mystery, our first ride of the revamped middle-weight adventure bike this week blows away any doubt that it's been changed for the better. When news of the new V-Strom... More...
  20. These purpose-built sidecar ‘ambulances’ are the latest form of motorcycling aid to be used in Africa and across the world. Based on Chinese JH125 and JH200s, they are designed in the UK then built in South Africa by e-Ranger who... More...
  21. MCN is offering readers the chance to win fabulous prizes including bikes worth £10,000 and £5000 while helping to protect motorcycling’s future. We’ve relaunched our MCN 1000 campaign which, together with the bike industry’s excellent Get On initiative, aims to... More...
  22. Newly crowned Miss Peterborough, Louise Bradshaw, recently set herself the challenge of learning to ride a motorcycle. Off-road. In one day. And then go on to tackle a number of challenging tests whilst completing over thirty miles of trials, all... More...
  23. Moto Guzzi’s ‘Guzzi World Days’ festival this September will be bigger and better than ever this year to coincide with its 90th anniversary, the Italian firm has announced. To be held from September 16-18 at the firm’s historic home at... More...
  24. Aprilia has secured a landmark deal with China, allowing it to ethically dispose of a large number of Mana 850 GTs. 30 of the twist-and-go middleweights – a year's-worth of sales in the UK – have joined the fleet of... More...
  25. These purpose-built sidecar ‘ambulances’ are the latest form of motorcycling aid to be used in Africa and across the world. Based on Chinese JH125 and JH200s, they are designed in the UK then built in South Africa by e-Ranger who... More...
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