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If a man by the name of Sam Pinney ever asks to borrow your bike, say no. Bad things happen. Everything was going well until I was informed some scamp in London had tried to steal the Versys. Here are Sam's... More...
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Motorcyclists caught speeding during the cold snap earlier this year could soon have grounds to appeal, after car driver Andrew Fowler embarked on a landmark case to prove the readings from Gatsos could be wrong in sub-zero temperatures. Fowler, 48,... More...
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Police in Darwen near Blackburn have launched a new motorcycle security scheme after a recent series of thefts in the area. Police are actively looking for unsecured motorcycles in the area after 12 motorcycles and one quad bike were stolen... More...
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Shervin Rezaiy is a trained auto mechanic, internet phenomenon and awesome motorcycle modifying legend. We are privileged to have him review the greatest bike of all time, the 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R. Pros+ Does 104mph in 1st+ Sounds like a man shouting+... More...
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This is the picture that sceptics thought they'd never see and proves reborn Norton is now in full production. In next week's MCN, out on Wednesday June 2, we get exclusive access to Norton's factory, and watch production of the... More...
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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...
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Kawasaki W650 owners Fiona and Andy Menzies are warning private bike sellers to be vigilant after narrowly escaping being swindled out of £4500. The Kinross couple had advertised their W650 online for £950 when they were contacted by a prospective... More...
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This week I had a fling with aerodynamics – something alien to the Hypermotard and which I soon regretted. The thing is you get to 90mph or so on the 796, pitch your forehead into the oncoming gale and begin... More...
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To celebrate the announcement of a new UK importer, Bimota brought along the DB5S, DB6, DB7 and Tesi 3D to Brands Hatch for us to ride, to refresh British riders' memories of the exotica they hand-build. Here are our verdicts... More...
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This is the brand new Honda Sabre 1300 cruiser – proof that the firm’s new, more extreme chopper styling, as pioneered on last year’s Fury, is no one-off. The US-only model – revealed in full in next week’s MCN, out... More...
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NCR is set to unveil the world’s most extreme Desmosedici road bike on June 10: a carbon framed, 200bhp, 145kg version of the already exclusive Ducati MotoGP replica. The outrageous limited-run machine will have a carbon fibre monocoque chassis designed... More...
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In this week's issue of MCN, on sale June 2, we bring you all the news and gossip from the bizarre start to the fastest-ever TT. Including Plater's broken neck and Guy Martin's work van/bedroom. We put the new crop of 800cc... More...
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Daily Mirror columnist Paul Routledge has sparked controversy by calling motorcyclists “pathetic” with an “immature obsession with speed.” Routledge said it is, “time for old bikers to hang up their leathers,” instructing them to “grow up and realise that the... More...
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The Motorcycle Industry Association has called for motorcyclists to be allowed permanent access to London’s bus lanes. The experimental scheme in place at the moment, which currently allows bikers to travel in bus lanes in the capital, is due to... More...
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KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT - Discovery Real Time SHED – Discovery Shed DSC - Discovery Channel DHD - Discovery Channel HD EXS - Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) - Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT - Motors TV SS1 (2, 3 or X) - Sky Sports... More...
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The middleweight class has expanded in all senses this year, with the appearance of three new larger-capacity bikes: The Yamaha FZ8, Ducati Monster 796 and the revised Aprilia Shiver 750. They're all hoping to beat the class-leading Triumph Street Triple and... More...
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Awesome Kiwi WSB axe-murderer Aaron Slight will ride a Castrol Honda RC45 at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The 13-time WSB race winner and arch Foggy-baiter will razz up the hill clad in the leathers and livery evocative of... More...
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This is Suzuki’s brand new GSX1250FA ST – a luggage-equipped version of the GSX1250FA launched earlier this year. Video: Suzuki GSX1250F v CBF1000GT v VFR1200 v FZ1 Fazer Priced £7499, or just £500 more than the already value-packed GSX1250FA,... More...
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MCN and official MotoGP charity Riders for Health are giving you and a friend the chance to win VIP backstage passes for this year’s Day of Champions at Silverstone on June 17. Click here to download your MCN bonus token... More...
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Eternally promising but perennially bankrupt French bike brand Voxan has been bought by a Monaco-based manufacturer of exotic electric sportscars. Venturi, itself a brand rescued from suspended animation in 2001, is believed to have bought all the assets, plans, tooling... More...
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The BMW concept scooter, the C1-E, is to make its UK debut at the National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show this month. The C1-E concept is based on the existing C1, however the main difference is its electric motor, which gets its... More...
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You’ll probably think I’m a bit of a slacker for not starting my TZR250 blog until I’ve already competed in three rounds of this season. Which is fair enough, but in my defence, the start of the season has been... More...
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Bennetts insurance is offering £80,000 of prizes towards biker dreams to celebrate the firm’s 80th anniversary. From riding down Route 66, to owning a vintage Harley or attending a far-flung MotoGP race event, Bennetts Biker Dreams will award £80,000 worth of... More...
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MCN road tester Adam Child has had the use of a Ducati 1198S for the last month and he's covered roughy 2,000 miles in that time. Find a Ducati 1198S for sale Read the Ducati 1198S review Watch the video for... More...
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Ducati is launching a feature-length DVD movie about its history featuring interviews with key riders, engineers and historians united in their passion for the blood-red bikes. The film will be premiered at World Ducati Weekend at Misano 10-13 June but... More...