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  1. Most collisions between bikes and other vehicles happen at junctions like roundabouts. Many of these accidents can be attributed to failure to look. Earlier this year, our survey found that sixty-nine per cent of motorcyclists have been cut-up by another... More...
  2. Triumph has revealed a limited edition Daytona 675 based on the yellow and black paintscheme of the iconic Daytona Super III which was launched in 1994. Only 75 of the limited edition bikes will be made. Each model will have its... More...
  3. Electronic aids on bikes seem to be developing at an amazing rate, with ABS and traction control becoming more and more common, and semi-active suspension beginning to appear on bikes. pollcomment More...
  4. I really want to do a trackday, but I'm a bit worried that my riding level isn't good enough, and I'll get spooked on track by faster riders. Should I just man up and get on with it, or should... More...
  5. Triumph has revealed a limited edition Daytona 675 based on the yellow and black paintscheme of the iconic Daytona Super III which was launched in 1994. Only 75 of the limited edition bikes will be made. Each model will have its... More...
  6. Most collisions between bikes and other vehicles happen at junctions like roundabouts. Many of these accidents can be attributed to failure to look. Earlier this year, our survey found that sixty-nine per cent of motorcyclists have been cut-up by another... More...
  7. Kawasaki is releasing this limited edition watch to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic Z1. Just 903 examples (a number chosen to match the bike’s displacement) of the men’s chronograph are to be offered, priced £249.95. It’ll be officially... More...
  8. This stunning Kawasaki GPZ900R was created by Japanese specials builder firm AC Sanctuary. It’s got Ohlins suspension, a Nitro exhaust, OZ wheels and Brembo brakes. The firm says it’s made for ‘ease of handling during long touring’. We say it’s... More...
  9. ADVERTISING PROMOTION MCN’s multi outlet Dealer of the Year, Laguna Motorcycles, offers their customers a unique retail opportunity. As authorised dealers for Triumph, Ducati, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, KTM, Piaggio and Vespa, the company offers unrivalled customer choice and one of... More...
  10. The recent launch of Honda’s back to basics CRF250L has brought back fond memories in the MCN office. It’s not often that a sub 25hp motorbike gets us excited, but this is a real world machine, that will give anyone... More...
  11. Kawasaki is releasing this limited edition watch to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic Z1. Just 903 examples (a number chosen to match the bike’s displacement) of the men’s chronograph are to be offered, priced £249.95. It’ll be officially... More...
  12. This stunning Kawasaki GPZ900R was created by Japanese specials builder firm AC Sanctuary. It’s got Ohlins suspension, a Nitro exhaust, OZ wheels and Brembo brakes. The firm says it’s made for ‘ease of handling during long touring’. We say it’s... More...
  13. The recent launch of Honda’s back to basics CRF250L has brought back fond memories in the MCN office. It’s not often that a sub 25hp motorbike gets us excited, but this is a real world machine, that will give anyone... More...
  14. ADVERTISING PROMOTION MCN’s multi outlet Dealer of the Year, Laguna Motorcycles, offers their customers a unique retail opportunity. As authorised dealers for Triumph, Ducati, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, KTM, Piaggio and Vespa, the company offers unrivalled customer choice and one of... More...
  15. This is French car/scooter/cycle firm Peugeot's latest concept vehicle, the Onyx Supertrike, as unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. Although at first glance it seems to be just another MP3-alike, there's much more to it: the detachable 'hump' in the... More...
  16. Ducati’s Multistrada 1200 revolutionised the adventure bike class when it was introduced in 2010. Its sporty mix of 150bhp (derived from its 1199-derived V-twin), combined with high tech gizmos and real world comfort and usability proved a winning combination with... More...
  17. Motorcycle fatalities fell 10% last year according to latest government figures. It’s the second year in a row of improvement after a fall of 15% in 2010. Rider deaths were down 33% in 2011 compared to the average number killed... More...
  18. Police are planting bikes equipped with hidden tracking devices in theft hotspots in a sting operation to catch thieves. A signal from the tracker alerts waiting officers the moment a bike is moved and allows them to pinpoint its exact... More...
  19. Motorcycle fatalities fell 10% last year according to latest government figures. It’s the second year in a row of improvement after a fall of 15% in 2010. Rider deaths were down 33% in 2011 compared to the average number killed... More...
  20. Police are planting bikes equipped with hidden tracking devices in theft hotspots in a sting operation to catch thieves. A signal from the tracker alerts waiting officers the moment a bike is moved and allows them to pinpoint its exact... More...
  21. This is French car/scooter/cycle firm Peugeot's latest concept vehicle, the Onyx Supertrike, as unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. Although at first glance it seems to be just another MP3-alike, there's much more to it: the detachable 'hump' in the... More...
  22. If you want a lightweight dual sport trail bike that can handle a short commute in the week and then head into the countryside on green lanes at the weekend – this is it. More...
  23. It seems no matter where you go there's always at least one BMW R1200GS. Should every biker own one at least once? pollcomment More...
  24. Honda has revealed this outline image of a new concept bike at a presentation in Tokyo which will be shown in full at next week's Cologne bike show, and go on sale in early 2013. Honda boss Takanobu Ito explained... More...
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