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  1. As it is becoming obvious that Labour are like to go down to the wire, and not call the election till May, NOW is the time for us riders to get organised! “Riders are voters” (RAV) (http://www.ridersarevoters.org) is a joint... More...
  2. Kawasaki removed pricing from their website on Wednesday, so we at the Z1000 owners Club watched carefully to see if this was a sign of the 2010 pricing being announced. It was, and yesterday the 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 was given... More...
  3. Here's a selection of bikes & members from the Euro K Club, seeing as the snow is stopping most of us are getting out on our bikes a lot more at the moment! More...
  4. Hub-centre-steered superbike builder Vyrus has delivered the first of its brand new 987s to the heir to the Prada fashion empire. Lorenzo Bertelli, 20, son of Prada boss Miuccia Prada, was personally delivered the first 987 off the ‘production... More...
  5. More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together the definitive list of your top 100... More...
  6. Bury St Edmunds based custom shop Krazy Horse has been chosen by exclusive Japanese chopper builder Zero Engineering to set up a new European dealer network and distribute it's range of Samurai Choppers. With rich and famous owners (including Hollywood... More...
  7. Defunct American motorcycle manufacturer Buell’s attempts to sell remaining stock is working – the 1125CR was the UK’s biggest selling 1000cc plus machine in November! Admittedly that accolade was achieved with only 44 sales, but compared to lacklustre sales that... More...
  8. The Vintage Motorcycle Club (VMCC) has released 2010 dates for three training days where you’ll be able to get-to-grips with 1920s and 30s motorcycles. The Vintage Motorcycle Training Days will all be held in May at the three locations listed... More...
  9. Italian firms Bimota and Vyrus look set to drop some off-radar new-bike bombs at the Verona Bike Expo next week (15-17 January), making it a top visit if you’re anywhere nearby. The Rimini-based firms have a rumoured three new bikes... More...
  10. A petition challenging plans to raise motorcycle road tax has gained over 2,000 signatures within hours of appearing on Number 10’s website. Sign the petition here Bike tax is set to rise by between 4% and 6% under Government proposals.... More...
  11. The nation’s supply of grit for de-icing roads is running perilously low. Council’s have been forced to ration supplies as the country’s salt mines struggle to meet demand. A special Government advisory body has been set up to prioritize areas... More...
  12. Here are some stories to make you smile over the New Year. Story 1My mate came from a very strict family who were “Plymouth Brethren” and consequently were not in favour of either me or my 1955 AJS 350. His mother... More...
  13. I first got my Yellow Canadian 1999 Suzuki SV650S and it was a great bike. I got it super cheap as a multi-owner used bike. Great bike. It has all the power you need but not too much as to get you... More...
  14. MCN readers have been sharing their stories of biking in the snow – from being trapped at home to towing friends on snowboards. Nick Bennett’s Suzuki DR-Z400 is the perfect bike to enjoy winter riding, and here we see his... More...
  15. The narrow alleyways of ancient Lebanon in the Middle East have created a need for a new scooter-based firefighting vehicle. The scooter will be used in Sidon and has hoses, ladders, stretchers and first aid kits to contain any fire... More...
  16. Sorry to rub it in, but I’ve escaped the icy clutches of British winter. After 22 hours in the air, I’ve just landed in Australia (Sydney to be exact) and I’m planning a week of sunny biking excess. I’m not... More...
  17. The much-anticipated Yamaha FZ8 and Yamaha Super Tenere will be going on sale this summer according to Yamaha insiders. Yamaha is working hard to promote both bikes with heavily-disguised images showing parts of both bikes and a recent silhouette of... More...
  18. Hub-centre-steered superbike builder Vyrus has delivered the first of its brand new 987s to the heir to the Prada fashion empire. Lorenzo Bertelli, 20, son of Prada boss Miuccia Prada, was personally delivered the first 987 off the ‘production line’... More...
  19. This massive Valentino Rossi snow sculpture won a recent competition for snow artists in the Italian town of Selva di Val Gardena. The theme for 2009 was International Sports Personalities and this work of snow art was done by Samuel... More...
  20. This chart shows a selection of 2010 price rises, ranging from the 25% hike to the Yamaha V-Max and R1 to the 4% increase to the Suzuki GSX-R600. Motorcycles for sale Japanese manufacturers claim that currency fluctuations and increasing manufacturing... More...
  21. The nation’s supply of grit for de-icing roads is running perilously low. Council’s have been forced to ration supplies as the country’s salt mines struggle to meet demand. A special Government advisory body has been set up to prioritize areas... More...
  22. As it is becoming obvious that Labour are like to go down to the wire, and not call the election till May, NOW is the time for us riders to get organised! “Riders are voters” (RAV) (http://www.ridersarevoters.org) is a joint... More...
  23. Kawasaki removed pricing from their website on Wednesday, so we at the Z1000 owners Club watched carefully to see if this was a sign of the 2010 pricing being announced. It was, and yesterday the 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 was given... More...
  24. Here's a selection of bikes & members from the Euro K Club, seeing as the snow is stopping most of us are getting out on our bikes a lot more at the moment! More...
  25. Italian firms Bimota and Vyrus look set to drop some off-radar new-bike bombs at the Verona Bike Expo next week (15-17 January), making it a top visit if you’re anywhere nearby. The Rimini-based firms have a rumoured three new bikes... More...
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