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The right-hand man of celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman told a wealthy family to lie to avoid a speeding charge, a court heard yesterday. Trevor Howarth, 46, is alleged to have told Janet Lefton, daughter of the owners of insurance giant...
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Seeing into the future is a gift many of us may wish we had, but insurance firm Bennetts says it has just that ability, having used claims data to predict Friday March 14 will be the most dangerous day of...
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Cyclists should be given their own set of traffic lights that change 5-10 seconds ahead of the main lights because of the danger posed to push-bikers by motorcyclists and other road users, a columnist in the Independent says. James Daley...
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When my neighbour asked me if I'd like to test ride her new trike, while fetching my MCN, its not quite what I had in mind lol
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Charley Boorman may be better known for accompanying Ewan McGregor on the Long Way Round and Long Way Down, but it seems Charley Boorman is also interested in his custom choppers. This is Charley Boorman?s bobber, which is styled on...
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When my neighbour asked me if I'd like to test ride her new trike, while fetching my MCN, its not quite what I had in mind lol
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Charley Boorman may be better known for accompanying Ewan McGregor on the Long Way Round and Long Way Down, but it seems Charley Boorman is also interested in his custom choppers. This is Charley Boorman?s bobber, which is styled on...
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In episode 57 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show London Mayor Ken Livingstone says motorcyclists who want to ride in the capitals bus lanes should vote for Boris Johnson, the 2008 World Superbike calendar has been reduced to 14...
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KTM already produces decent V-twin powered bikes in the shape of the 990SM and the Super Duke but these aren't machines burdened with the 'tag' of Superbike like the new RC8. MCN' Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin went to ride the...
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The Daytona party has officially swung in to action this week with around half a million bikers expected to descend on the Florida town. We have already been sent back some pictures from the biggest event in biking courtesy of...
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£40,000 buys you a Ducati Desmosedici RR, or a dream garage full of bikes. But 3UpRacing spent the money on this - the four-stroke answer to a 250GP bike, powered by a humble Kawasaki ER-6 engine tuned for 95bhp in...
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Geneva-based designer Franco Sbarro has revealed the Pendolauto concept bike at the annual Geneva Motor Show. The four-wheeled leaning "bike" uses independent front and rear suspension to allow it to lean into corners while retaining more stability than a conventional...
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Supermarket chain Lidl has unveiled a range of low-priced motorcycle clothing that it believes will appeal to bikers looking to get on the road without investing a huge amount in kit. The range is due to launch on March 20...
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Charley Boorman may be better known for accompanying Ewan McGregor on the Long Way Round and Long Way Down, but it seems Charley Boorman is also interested in his custom choppers. This is Charley Boorman?s bobber, which is styled on...
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Charley Boorman may be better known for accompanying Ewan McGregor on the Long Way Round and Long Way Down, but it seems Charley Boorman is also interested in his custom choppers. This is Charley Boorman?s bobber, which is styled on...
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KTM already produces decent V-twin powered bikes in the shape of the 990SM and the Super Duke but these aren't machines burdened with the 'tag' of Superbike like the new RC8. MCN' Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin went to ride the...
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It was worth the wait. KTM?s RC8 gets the MCN treatment of the world first test. Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin has been out in Spain to test new superbike and it seems the KTM RC8 did not disappoint from...
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London mayoral candidate Boris Johnson has reaffirmed his pledge to open bus lanes to motorcycles with the publication of his transport manifesto. Boris Johnson?s manifesto states: ?I believe we should embrace any measure that has the potential to relieve congestion, especially...
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Government transport advisors are to discuss the future of motorcyling at a forthcoming conference. The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety will discuss motorcycles at its conference on March 13, called ?Beyond 2010 ? Where Next?? The Government?s current casualty reduction...
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MCN would like to hear from any motorcyclists who have recently been through Buckland, Surrey, after a resident expressed concern that the installation of traffic and pedestrian islands at a junction in the village could pose a danger to bikers....
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MCN is looking to help out one lucky reader by getting their motorcycle freshened up by the experts at BSD Engineering and ready for spring. Any motorcycle that?s had a winter lay-off can be entered. Every bike will need a look...
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London Mayor Ken Livingstone has some advice for motorcyclists who want to ride in London bus lanes: vote for Boris Johnson. MP Boris Johnson: motorcycles in bus lanes no brainer Livingstone issued the advice when questioned by a motorcyclist at...
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It was worth the wait. KTM?s RC8 gets the MCN treatment of the world first test. Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin has been out in Spain to test new superbike and it seems the KTM RC8 did not disappoint from...
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The Daytona party has officially swung in to action this week with around half a million bikers expected to descend on the Florida town. We have already been sent back some pictures from the biggest event in biking courtesy of...
Road safety expert?s anti-motorcycle letter to MPs
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An influential road safety expert has told MPs bikes above 600cc should be banned to cut emissions. In a letter obtained my MCN, Stephen Plowden, advisor to The Slower Speeds Initiative and author of several books on transport policy, says...
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