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The big news for the 2009 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade isn’t its new, oval-shaped indicators, but its revolutionary electronically-controlled Combined ABS system. This makes the Honda Fireblade the world’s first ever ABS-equipped superbike. This system takes none of the enjoyment out...
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Since 1992 the name FireBlade has conjured visions of a hard-charging superbike with attitude. While this is true of the very first two models, since then the FireBlade became a model of respectability. The 2006-07 model was arguably the best...
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This is Leslie Porterfield, the fastest woman in America. Porterfield, from Dallas, claimed three land speed records at Bonneville Salt Flats earlier this year and has just been named the AMA Racing Female Rider of the Year. She achieved a...
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A new-style motorcycle test has been launched in Northern Ireland. Learner riders there must now pass three tests – a theory test, a manoeuvres test and a practical on-road test. Previously riders have had to pass the theory test and...
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In this week's issue of MCN there's a free glossy 2009 MCN calendar featuring some of the key biking images of the 2008 and a massive pull-out Review of the Year. Scroll down for your free online sample. The 48-page MCN...
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Honda recently launched their new-for-2009 ABS equipped Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade in Qatar - and our verdict is the system works. The electronically-controlled ‘brake-by-wire’ system on the new Fireblade is revolutionary, totally unique on a motorcycle and very, very clever. It will...
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In this week's edition of MCN we have all the usual news, road tests and sport, but we also have our 48-page Review of the Year pullout. The pullout includes the bikes, tests and moments that made 2008 a biking...
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Westminster Council have started to use bully tactics against people not paying the experimental (Elusive Public Notice unlawfully taken down by Westminster - http://www.notobikeparkingfees.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/westminsterpublicnotice.jpg) motorcycle parking tax imposed on them without justification. They will clamp you! Westminster have promised borough-wide...
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Christmas is nearly upon us and to help make your shopping easy and hassle free, we'll be bringing you our 'gift of the day' recommendations in the run up to the big day. All of our christmas gift ideas are available...
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In this week's issue of MCN there's a free glossy 2009 MCN calendar featuring some of the key biking images of the 2008 and a massive pull-out Review of the Year. Scroll down for your free online sample. The 48-page MCN...
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In this week's edition of MCN we have all the usual news, road tests and sport, but we also have our 48-page Review of the Year pullout. The pullout includes the bikes, tests and moments that made 2008 a biking...
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Honda recently launched their new-for-2009 ABS equipped Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade in Qatar - and our verdict is the system works. The electronically-controlled ‘brake-by-wire’ system on the new Fireblade is revolutionary, totally unique on a motorcycle and very, very clever. It will...
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Westminster Council have started to use bully tactics against people not paying the experimental (Elusive Public Notice unlawfully taken down by Westminster - http://www.notobikeparkingfees.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/westminsterpublicnotice.jpg) motorcycle parking tax imposed on them without justification. They will clamp you! Westminster have promised borough-wide...
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I was travelling through very heavy traffic in South East London on a Friday afternoon on my Honda Fireblade. Cut the cost of motorcycle insurance with MCN Compare Filtering down the white line, behind a couple of bikes, with a Triumph TT rider...
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Scooter insurance and moped insurance doesn't always turn out to be as cheap as hoped by the increasing numbers of biking newcomers who have been buying 50cc or 125cc machines to cut their travel costs recently. Compare motorcycle insurance quotes now with MCN Here are some...
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Buying a second bike to use as a winter hack can make sound financial sense and put some fun into winter riding. Read on for advice on how to make sure you buy the right bike at the right price....
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Roland Sands has created one of the most stunning Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade specials of the year for charity. More Roland Sands designs Based on a 2008 Honda Fireblade the Mission is an aggressive looking machine which took two months to build...
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Honda recently launched their new-for-2009 ABS equipped Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade in Qatar. The electronically-controlled ‘brake-by-wire’ system on the new Fireblade is revolutionary, totally unique on a motorcycle and very, very clever. It will save your skin in an emergency and...
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The team at Dream Machine in Nottingham has transformed this six-year-old Honda CBR1000XX Super Blackbird in to an homage to the 1982 Honda CB1100R RD model. The CB1100R RD was the last CB1100R released by Honda and features distinctive blue, white...
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MCN Senior road tester Michael Neeves has been out in Qatar testing the new Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade equipped with ABS. Watch the Honda CBR1000RR road test Watch the video to see Michael Neeves explain exactly how the electronically-controlled 'brake-by-wire' system...
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In this week's edition of MCN we have all the usual news, road tests and sport, but we also have our 42-page Review of the Year pullout. The pullout includes the bikes, tests and moments that made 2008 a biking...
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Focused Events has announced the first 16 events of its 2009 programme and as part of this are extending their GP membership discount card to include these events, creating a new Euro GP card. Many track day regulars are already...
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The Ace Café has dusted off its film celebrating the first reunion run to the café in 1994, by releasing it on DVD. An Ace Day features interviews with customers of the original café, and the people who attended the...
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BMW is taking the strain out of flip-front helmets, with what it says is its lightest and quietest flip front helmet yet. The System 6 has a glass-fibre shell that’s available in two sizes – a 1570 gram small, and 1670...
New test launched in Northern Ireland
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A new-style motorcycle test has been launched in Northern Ireland. Learner riders there must now pass three tests – a theory test, a manoeuvres test and a practical on-road test. Previously riders have had to pass the theory test and...
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