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  1. A brand new 1981 Yamaha RD350LC sold on eBay last week in Australia for a staggering £17,784.58. It's been in dry storage since new and has never been, or is likely to ever be, started – let alone road registered.... More...
  2. I've bought my last two bikes (secondhand) from dealerships but have always had the feeling I could have got a much better deal buying privately. I've only been riding for two years and don't have much mechanical knowledge, so should... More...
  3. I'm doing my first trip abroad this summer and am uncertain what stuff to take. I'm riding round France and Italy for two weeks and hope to do 2500 miles, so should I bring tools, warning triangles, oil etc? What... More...
  4. BMW is recalling around 1500 2012-model year S1000RRs built so far because of concern over gradual loosening of connecting rod bolts which may cause engine damage. The recall – dubbed a ‘technical campaign’ by BMW is not a safety recall... More...
  5. Next week's MCN (out May 9) celebrates not only 25 years of World Superbikes, but 40 years since the Kawasaki Z1, and the two features have sparked regular office arguments about which is the best ever superbike. Is it the... More...
  6. ADVERTISING PROMOTION Stratstone Triumph Leicester opened their doors on Thursday, May 13 two years ago. They have a Birthday Party on Sunday 13 May to celebrate. They have a lot of action planned on the day from a live band,... More...
  7. In this week's MCN the new BMW G650GS Sertao is tested against Yamaha's Tenere 660. Part of the discussion between the testers concentrates on how much easier off-roading is on a bike that feels light and agile – which both... More...
  8. In this week's MCN, out May 2, the Norton V4 undergoes shakedown tests with less than a month until the Isle of Man TT. We test the new BMW G650GS Sertao against the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere, Ross Noble's amazing biking year,... More...
  9. Next week's MCN (out May 9) celebrates not only 25 years of World Superbikes, but 40 years since the Kawasaki Z1, and the two features have sparked regular office arguments about which is the best ever superbike. Is it the... More...
  10. ADVERTISING PROMOTION Stratstone Triumph Leicester opened their doors on Thursday, May 13 two years ago. They have a Birthday Party on Sunday 13 May to celebrate. They have a lot of action planned on the day from a live band,... More...
  11. Next week's MCN (out May 9) celebrates not only 25 years of World Superbikes, but 40 years since the Kawasaki Z1, and the two features have sparked regular office arguments about which is the best ever superbike. Is it the... More...
  12. In this week's MCN, out May 2, the Norton V4 undergoes shakedown tests with less than a month until the Isle of Man TT. We test the new BMW G650GS Sertao against the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere, Ross Noble's amazing biking year,... More...
  13. KEY TO CHANNELS. DRT - Discovery Real Time DSC - Discovery Channel DHD - Discovery Channel HD EXS - Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) - Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT - Motors TV CH4 - Channel 4 CH5 - Channel FiveBBC BBCi – BBC InteractiveESPN –... More...
  14. In this week's MCN the new BMW G650GS Sertao is tested against Yamaha's Tenere 660. Part of the discussion between the testers concentrates on how much easier off-roading is on a bike that feels light and agile – which both... More...
  15. KEY TO CHANNELS. DRT - Discovery Real Time DSC - Discovery Channel DHD - Discovery Channel HD EXS - Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) - Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT - Motors TV CH4 - Channel 4 CH5 - Channel FiveBBC BBCi – BBC InteractiveESPN –... More...
  16. Genuinely sporty for a scooter, with a claimed 108 top speed, sharp handling and aggressive styling. Well equipped, with ABS and a manually adjustable screen as standard, plus two glove boxes and a clever expandable under-seat compartment. Optional heated grips... More...
  17. Genuinely sporty for a scooter, with a claimed 108 top speed, sharp handling and aggressive styling. Well equipped, with ABS and a manually adjustable screen as standard, plus two glove boxes and a clever expandable under-seat compartment. Optional heated grips... More...
  18. Get Stoner and co on one of these and maybe Rossi will have a chance?! More...
  19. If you take a test ride on a Harley-Davidson - including the new Softail Slim and Sportster 72 - between now and June 30, you will be automatically entered ino a draw to win a trip to the world famous... More...
  20. The new Suzuki GSX-R1000 is one of only two current superbikes (the other the Honda Fireblade) that doesn't have traction control. For most of us mere mortals, that means having to be a little more careful on the throttle than... More...
  21. A school has threatened to expel a 17-year-old if he carries on travelling in by motorcycle. Jack Deeley has twice been sent home from school for arriving on his Aprilia RS125. The Windsor High School and Sixth Form College says... More...
  22. Details have been revealed of the dozens of classic Ducatis that will be auctioned in Monaco in May by RM Auctions. The collection was put together by Carlo Saltarelli, a Ducati test rider, racer and dealership owner who amassed over... More...
  23. Here's my design concept for a John Player Norton 961. What do you think? More...
  24. Touratech USA have thrown most of their aftermarket products at the new BMW G650GS Sertao, and ended up with the bike you see to the right. While the bike has been put together by Touratech USA, a quick glance at... More...
  25. Aprilia has unveiled the 2012 Aprilia RS4 125 SBK replica, featuring a Max Biaggi replica paint scheme. As well as the Biaggi paint scheme, which celebrates Biaggi's WSB championship lead after the first three rounds of 2012, the RS4 now comes with... More...
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