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  1. The BW’s 125 is an off-road inspired scoot that goes nicely and looks even nicer - rugged styling marks it out as a small scoot aimed at blokes. At £2,499 it’s not the cheapest 125 scooter on the market, but nice... More...
  2. Before reading this, take another look at these extraordinary Japanese-made specials - they're worth gazing at again. Made by Sanctuary in Japan, they’re just some of the examples of the workshop’s ability to turn Japan’s best superbikes from the 70s and... More...
  3. Kenny Roberts is to ride on track in front of a UK crowd for the first time since 1983 at the VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes. The treble world champion will be riding a 1981 Yamaha YZR500 OW60 as the... More...
  4. One of the undoubted stars of Carole Nash Live at the NEC just before Christmas, standing out like a lump of coal in freshly-fallen snow, was the unveiling of a special, all-black, ‘blinged-up’ version of Norton’s 961 Commando Café Racer.... More...
  5. The ZX-10R recall that required the replacement of valve springs, camshafts and valve retainers hasn't put off MCN readers who have already placed deposits on the new 197bhp superbike. Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for sale Despite the recall, the £11,699... More...
  6. A driver who flashed his headlamps to warn motorists of a police speed trap was taken to court and fined £175. Surely if he warned drivers they would slow down, then job done? Best speeding deterrant ever? Obviously someone wanted... More...
  7. This is our first chance, not only to ride the first official Triumph Tiger 800 on UK roads, but to pitch it against the very bike Triumph were gunning for in the first place: the BMW F650GS. Read the... More...
  8. Rieju’s new MRT200 LC is a road-legal enduro machine. Think of it as a modern-day version of the much-loved old Kawasaki KMX200. Powered by bored-out Yamaha YZR-R125 engine, the Spanish machine has lots of punch, is equipped with some top-notch... More...
  9. The best motorcycle video on YouTube in my opinion. And a song to daydream to. More...
  10. Suzuki has revealed this official promo video for their new 2011 GSX-R600. Find a Suzuki GSX-R600 for sale They've slashed an incredible 9kg from the 2011 GSX-R600. The engine has more midrange, a close ratio gearbox and for the first... More...
  11. In this week's issue of MCN, on sale January 12, we test the new Norton Cafe Racer SP against the Triumph Thruxton. Also in this week's MCN, is Honda planning a new 1000cc RVF?. We test Michelin's amazing new winter tyre. Subscribe to... More...
  12. Speed camera bosses face the embarrassment of being forced to admit that cameras costing hundreds of thousands of pounds have not caught a single offender. From April camera authorities will be required to publish data including casualty rates, vehicle speeds... More...
  13. This crater-sized pothole has been nominated as one of the worst in the country by an MCN reader. The hole, on a busy dual carriageway, is roughly two feet wide, three feet long and six inches deep - easily enough... More...
  14. As lovely as Ducati’s modern superbikes are, they can’t match the impact, visual or otherwise that the 916/748 made in the 1990s. If you’re hankering after one of Ducati’s iconic Massimo Tamburini-designed machines, there’s unlikely to be much better than... More...
  15. Ducati - making the most of finally getting Valentino Rossi in Ducati colours - got the most successful MotoGP rider of all time to pose on the new Ducati Diavel Carbon as it launches the 2011 MotoGP team. Pics: Valentino Rossi’s... More...
  16. Ducati - making the most of finally getting Valentino Rossi in Ducati colours - got the most successful MotoGP rider of all time to pose on the new Ducati Diavel Carbon as it launches the 2011 MotoGP team. Pics: Valentino Rossi’s... More...
  17. The best motorcycle video on YouTube in my opinion. And a song to daydream to. More...
  18. As lovely as Ducati’s modern superbikes are, they can’t match the impact, visual or otherwise that the 916/748 made in the 1990s. If you’re hankering after one of Ducati’s iconic Massimo Tamburini-designed machines, there’s unlikely to be much better than... More...
  19. This crater-sized pothole has been nominated as one of the worst in the country by an MCN reader. The hole, on a busy dual carriageway, is roughly two feet wide, three feet long and six inches deep - easily enough... More...
  20. Suzuki has revealed this official promo video for their new 2011 GSX-R600. Find a Suzuki GSX-R600 for sale They've slashed an incredible 9kg from the 2011 GSX-R600. The engine has more midrange, a close ratio gearbox and for the first... More...
  21. This crater-sized pothole has been nominated as one of the worst in the country by an MCN reader. The hole, on a busy carriageway, is roughly two feet wide, three feet long and six inches deep - easily enough to... More...
  22. In this week's issue of MCN, on sale January 12, we test the new Norton Cafe Racer SP against the Triumph Thruxton. Also in this week's MCN, is Honda planning a new 1000cc RVF?. We test Michelin's amazing new winter tyre. Subscribe to... More...
  23. Speed camera bosses face the embarrassment of being forced to admit that cameras costing hundreds of thousands of pounds have not caught a single offender. From April camera authorities will be required to publish data including casualty rates, vehicle speeds... More...
  24. While other manufacturers increase prices to take account of the 2.5% VAT rise, KTM has slashed theirs. The 990 Adventure drops 15% to £9545, the 690 Duke is down by 9% and the RC8R is a full £2000 less than... More...
  25. Suzuki has revealed this official promo video for their new 2001 GSX-R600. Find a Suzuki GSX-R600 for sale They've slashed an incredible 9kg from the 2011 GSX-R600. The engine has more midrange, a close ratio gearbox and for the first... More...
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