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Frank Thomas is gearing up to launch its autumn and winter 2008 range of clothing. As the name of the range would suggest, the emphasis is on keeping you warm and dry during the dark winter months. Shop for over... |
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Ducati should build a naked version of its 1098 superbike, according to thousands of MCN readers. View Ducatis for sale View Ducati 1098s for sale We will be passing all of the information straight back to the Ducati factory bosses... |
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Triumph tuning specialist Norman Hyde has developed a new High-Flow Intake Bellmouth system for the Triumph Bonneville. The solid aluminium bellmouth fits to existing fittings and mounting points and improves air-flow to increase power and torque throughout the rev range.... |
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Buying a used Honda CB500 may not seem like an exciting prospect but it could be the way to save enough money to keep you on motorcycles. A CB500 could be all the bike you need if you want a cheaper... |
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BMW has finally unveiled a prototype of its road-going superbike which it claims will be the most powerful production race replica ever. Video: Hear BMW S1000RR World Superbike prototype run A near-road spec version of the S1000RR was tested back-to-back... |
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Yamaha has recently announced the arrival of the YBR125 Custom motorcycle. View Yamaha YBR125s for sale View Yamahas for sale Along with the majority of Yamaha scooters and bikes the YBR125 Custom benefits from the free or subsidised insurance campaign... |
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Three finance offers have been announced by Triumph this summer allowing bikers to ride anywhere in the UK regardless of the weather. View Triumphs for sale A 0% finance offer on the Rocket III Touring makes the motorcycle more affordable... |
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A five-time Mexican supercross champion was brutally murdered in his home by a biker gang on Monday. Rene Tercero Reyes Aguirre was shot by an armed gang who broke into his home in Juarez, Mexico. Two friends of the 24... |
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A new flagship model has been added to Suzuki?s ever expanding cruiser range of motorcycles. The Suzuki C1800RT. View Suzuki motorcycles for sale The Intruder C1800RT is designed to be a sporty, long distance, cruiser, and uses the 1800cc power... |
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The world?s best custom motorcycle builder says doing as much of the work yourself could help you become the winner of MCN?s Britain?s Got Biking Talent with Carole Nash contest. Roger Goldammer was awarded the top prize for the third time at the... |
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In this week's Motorcycle News, we reveal the secrets behind BMW's upcoming superbike - the S1000RR, along with more pictures of the motorcycle during testing. Also, we reveal Honda's plans for a big-bore single cylinder engine to take on Yamaha's... |
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These two cool looking motorcycles are the work of Christian Tavert, a motorcycle racer turned engineer from Florida. The cruiser-like motorcycle is the VR-2, which has been designed by Australian Tim Cameron. Tavert will be putting the bike into production... |
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On my way home from work on 20/08/2008 at 6.30am, I passed through Weston Favell in Northampton. On the Wellingborough Road, just past the tesco filling station heading towards Wellingborough I saw this Fiat Ducato van parked on the verge... |
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Police have cancelled the Isle of Anglesey Motorcycle Show amid fears of violence from bike gangs. The Isle of Anglesey Motorcycle Show was due to be staged from August 22 to 24 on the isle?s showground, but has been cancelled on the advice... |
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MCN has lined up another discount deal for its readers. Online retailer Get Geared has just opened its first traditional store, and is looking to promote the business by offering MCN readers a 10% discount on purchases of £50 or... |
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My son Ethan, 2years old, on my new new R1... watch out Haga! |
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Jonny Rea is quick, although Ethan did give him some advice on stabiliser's! We were at a track day at Kirkistown and Jonny Rea turned up in his Dream Honda leathers, some of the guy's on track were damn fast until... |
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I thought you might like these photos taken this summer. One is of me reading MCN whilst on honeymoon in Cuba recently, they also have some weird looking CBRs in Havana. The other is from a trip to Durness in the... |
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Hello all, Er yes that?s right, I drive an old Jag so you?re probably wondering what I?m doing here but hopefully you can hear me out as I have a brief (if fairly tedious) story I felt the need to... |
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Drivers who kill while using a mobile phone face jail under new careless driving laws from today. The laws allow prison sentences for drivers who kill while preoccupied with ?avoidable distractions? such as mobile phones, eating or drinking or applying... |
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Gadget website T3 has unearthed these pictures of a custom motorcycle designed around the iconic Jaguar logo. See the original story here at T3 The bike has been designed and built by a Jaguar fan in his own garage! Which... |
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Motorcycle jump rider Robbie Knievel, son of the infamous Evel Knievel, set yet another 'world record' jump in the US despite smacking in to a lamppost just moments before. The hapless jumper was showing off with a wheelie before the... |
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Superstar racers James Toseland and Leon Haslam have very kindly donated signed merchandise for auction in aid of the Childrens Heart Unit at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle. MotoGP rider James Toseland sent a personally signed riders card, depicting his trademark... |
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Motorcyclists? lives are being put at risk by large scale thefts of manhole covers, it was claimed today. Non-slip man hole covers get green light At least 50,000 covers have been stolen in a year by thieves cashing in on... |
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Officers stand proudly in front of a "motorcycle safety" poster showing a small boy clutching a crash helmet and wondering where daddy is. And perhaps we should take it as sign of the level of thought and planning that went... |
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The dragon moves the tail. Within a short time three of the greatest Chinese manufacturers could introduce their "weapons" for a massive attack on the European and Japanese motorcycle industry. The chosen battlefield is the naked 600 4-cylinder market. In fact Loncin, Zongshen... |
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I loved the Hogbitz H-D cafe racer you featured a little while ago- here's my Hot Rod Motorcycles version! It's a '93 883cc Sportster bored out to 1200cc, with a Manx replics steel tank, exhaust system, seat unit, clip ons... |
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I keep reading about these damn cyclists trying to put us off the road. The thing is they have no right- we pay road tax, they don't! If they damage their bike on a pothole they claim from the council as... |
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On my honeymoon in Mexico last month and alone at last in the jacuzzi... me and MCN.... |
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Have you guys seen this before? Its a Motor-unicycle, quite impressive if it's a practical way of getting about. Not sure you'd get your knee down though! Click here for the full story |
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You could help MCN with its test of Yamaha?s all-new V-Max by telling us what you want to know about the bike. The new Yamaha V-Max in action Original V-Max review We?re due to test the bike over the coming... |
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Bimota always borrowed someone elses engine, put it in their own design and ended up with something special. A few years ago they wanted to build a GP replica bike and decided on something quite spectacular. A GP replica powered... |
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Researchers at the National Central University in Taiwan has developed a motorcycle that can run on compressed air, as oppose to petrol. Jem Stansfield's similar air-powered bike Researchers Yu-Ta Shen and Yean-Ren Hwang developed the motor because motorcycles and scooters... |
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Motorcycle insurance provider Bennetts is looking for Britain's ultimate motorcycling family, for use in an upcoming marketing campaign. Compare insurance quotes here Bennetts would like to hear from anybody who has at least three generations of bikers in the family,... |
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Check this mad scooter rider, who somehow manages to back-in and power slide his humble Vespa! |
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Slade, one of the most influential glam rock bands England has ever produced, have been booked to headline the MCN Live! party weekend at Butlins Skegness, October 3rd - 6th 2008. CLICK HERE to learn more about MCN Live! or book... |
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The 2008 MCN Awards are quickly approaching and comic genius and well-known biker Alan Davies has been confirmed as the host for the night, on November 27. Alan Davies, who recently auctioned his Ducati 916 at the Day of Champions... |
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Here's some photos of us on the road between Sort and Ribes de Fraser, in the Spanish Pyrenees, where we were dirtbiking for a week. |
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Mail order merchandise specialists Grand Prix Legends is offering big discounts on Belstaff motorcycle jackets to anyone attending their open day on August 23. The firm has arranged the event at it's head office in Guildford to promote its move into selling... |
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The boffins at TRL (working for DfT) are looking for sites to trail advance stop line for shared use by motorcycle?s and push bikes: click here to read the article |
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Police have released video of a motorcyclist fleeing at over 130mph after the rider was caught and jailed. Christopher O?Donovan was already banned from riding when he overtook an unmarked police car at 95mph on his Kawasaki ZX-R600 and declined... |
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Controversial chief constable Richard Brunstrom has announced his intention to retire by Christmas next year. The head of North Wales Police, who has publicly attacked motorcyclists in his online blog and showed pictures of a decapitated rider at a press... |
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BMW has teamed up with satellite navigation firm Garmin to create a bike-specific sat-nav unit. Shop for GPS systems The Zumo BMW?s Navigator III, in the GPS range and features full European maps, Bluetooth to enable you to hear directions or answer... |
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I read the MCN story about petrol stations & supermarkets asking motorcyclists to remove their crash helmets... but I never thought I'd see this discriminatory policy being adopted by a shop which makes it's money solely from bikers. Please see the attached... |
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Mammoth has expanded its range of security devices by launching a new lock and chain and a new disc lock. View locks and chains for sale here The Thatcham-approved lock and chain feature 12mm square steel links, with an 11mm... |
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This motorcycle may look like a classic British cafe racer, but it is infact a Harley Davidson 883R Sportster. Harley Davidson specialists Hogbitz will take your 883R Sportster and add £3000 worth of goodies to trun it into a British-styled... |
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Our What?s On listings now show events by their date, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. If you would... |
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KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT - Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time ExtraDSC - Discovery Channel DHD - Discovery Channel HD EXS - Extreme Sports Channel MM - Men and MotorsMOT - Motors TV SS1 (2, 3 or X) - Sky Sports 1 (2,3... |
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**This competition is now closed** MCN has teamed up with Bridgestone to give away eight places on the Ron Haslam Race School testing out their BT-016 tyres on Wednesday 20th August at Donington Park. Click here to enter the competition Situated near East... |
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Multi-million pound ads warning troops of the dangers of riding motorcycles recklessly have been posted on YouTube. You might have thought riding a bike would be the least worry for a soldier who?s just returned from Afghanistan ? and perhaps that?s... |
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Travelling east on A55 (Bangor to Conwy) last weekend I noticed a large Van (Renault Traffic I think) parked near the westbound carriageway. It was painted all over in a bizarre DIY sort of urban camouflage scheme, I assumed it... |
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Ducati boss Gabriele Del Torchio would like to know if you, the public would ever buy a naked version of the Ducati 1098. The motorcycle would not fit in with Ducati's current naked range of Monsters, it would instead stand... |
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I had heard this was a fantasic rally and was really looking forward to it, as this was my first time at the Bulldog, but it didn't impress me one little bit. Bands were okay, wrestling was crap. I thought it was... |
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In this weeks MCN, Ducati's boss Gabriele Del Torchio wants YOUR decision on whether or not Ducati should build a naked 1098, seperate from the Monster range and much more like an Aprilia Tuono. CLICK HERE for your free sample... |
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The second Mini Giro of Great Britain will take place next month with Vintage, Taglioni and Touring Supersport classes all competing in the regularatory trial. Download an application form for the event The Mini Giro of Great Britain was the... |
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Entrants are flooding in for MCN?s Britain?s Got Biking Talent ? and here?s a selection of some of the best so far. View the current entries here They're just a small hint at of the level of competition to beat. But if... |
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I would like to congratulate George White in Swindon for a fantastic family day out on Sunday 10th August. What a great day it was! James Toseland was there all day and in the afternoon we were treated to a... |
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Anyone heard this? A speeding biker from Whitstable has been disqualified from riding and driving a vehicle for two years after riding at 146mph ? the highest speed recorded by a mobile safety camera in Kent & Medway. Is it any wonder... |
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Think you can make it as a Rock Star? MCN and Kerrang! Radio can help ? we have once again joined forces to bring you thrilling head-to-head performances and an opportunity to play for a crowd of thousands of bikers at the MCN... |
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This picture was taken by a pal in Canada. No further comment needed! |
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I often wonder why bike oil is more expensive than car oil? We as bikers often pay a premium for our oil in comparison with car oil. What is the difference between synthetic bike oil & synthetic car oil? If... |
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A week ago I emailed Scottoiler Ltd to ask for some advise because my scottoiler, which is about 10 years old, started dumping all it's oil very quickly. They replied the next day saying that as it was old if I sent it back... |
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I just wanted to tell you about my complete disgust with people's (drivers) opinions about bikers. I work for the Highways Agency so I want to remain anonymous. The region where I work we can get 2 or 3 bike crashes... |
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Well this year was first time I've been to the Bulldog, & it will definately be my last. What an absolute ripoff- £55 on the gate to listen to rubbish bands that you couldn't remember. Inadequate toilet facilities for the... |
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Here's a few pics from the trip my mates George, Sam, Rod & myself did in June this year. We covered 3,500 miles over 2 weeks starting in Northern Ireland, taking in Northern France, the Swiss Alps (Sustenpass, Nufenenpass, St... |
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Riders in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire are being urged to think about their own safety for the sake of their families when they?re out riding. There have been 715 bikers killed or seriously injured in the last three years across... |
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Harley-Davidson has today completed the £55 million purchase of MV Agusta from private hands of owner Claudio Castiglioni. Harley Davidsons for sale MV Agustas for sale Harley has acquired 100 percent of MV Agusta Group shares for a total cost... |
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Michael Schumacher?s latest road racing venture didn?t start too well as this picture, taken by Kel Edge shows. Schumacher crashed, unhurt, during a timed qualifying session for the Oschersleben Eight Hour race, a round of the World Endurance Championship. The... |
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Have you booked your tickets to MCN Live! at Butlins Skegness October 3rd-6th 2008? Want to show off your pride and joy while you're there? Then we've got the competition for you. Click here for more details on MCN Live!... |
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The government has been asked to delay for at least six months the introduction of a new-style motorcycle test which is due to come into force in October. Various organisations including the Motorcycle Rider Training Association (MRTA) and the Motorcycle Industry... |
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MCN needs you to sign a petition asking London Mayor Boris Johnson to keep his promise to let us as bikers use bus lanes. So far over 1000 bikers have signed the petition, but we still need more! A cycling group... |
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Peugeot has dropped the price of its 50cc V-Clic scooter by £70 to £829, to attract motorists and motorcyclists who are looking for a cheap means of getting to work during the credit crunch. Peugeot scooters for sale The firm... |
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A little private-made Yamaha R1 commercial... |
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KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT - Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time ExtraDSC - Discovery Channel DHD - Discovery Channel HD EXS - Extreme Sports Channel MM - Men and MotorsMOT - Motors TV SS1 (2, 3 or X) - Sky Sports 1 (2,3... |
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Here's my son Adam, aged 2, trying on his new kit... He'll grow into it I suppose! |
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Greater Manchester council is urging motorcyclists to get on-board its consultation regarding the proposed introduction of a congestion charge in the city. The public is currently being asked for its views on which vehicles should have to pay the charge,... |
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London Mayor Boris Johnson has instructed Transport for London (TfL) to ensure that motorcycles are allowed to use the capital?s bus lanes before the end of the year. Sign our petition to open bus lanes to motorcycles Johnson issued the... |
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Our What?s On listings now show events by their date, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. If you would... |
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Honda has pulled out all the stops to showcase the finest technology ever seen on a road bike with the all-new VFR1000F and touring-spec VFR1000GT motorcycles. View Honda VFRs for sale Along with the sexiest VFR yet, Honda has finally... |
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London motorcyclists are banding together to protest against the introduction of bike parking charges by Westminster City Council. The Westminster Motorcycle Charging Direct Action group is planning a go-slow ride on August 22, which would set off from Hyde Park... |
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Come on Boris, you've 'fallen at the first' and really cocked this one up. Of course cyclists are going to come up with a load of spurious arguments to try and keep us out of bus lanes inspite of evidence... |
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I'm an amateur artist that mainly specialises in doing motorcycle artwork as a hobby, and I was wondering if anyone would be interested in seeing some of it. While its great getting feedback from friends and relatives, it's better to... |
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Organisers of the 2008 Bulldog Bash have warned that show goers could face delays getting to the event due to plans for a huge police operation on the roads leading to the show ground in Long Marston. Warwickshire Police plans... |
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In about two or thee months I'm starting a new Dutch motorcycle website- Reismotor.nl, so as an introduction I needed a movie. So I went with R1Sjaak to the Alps! We rode the Route des Grandes Alpes from Thonon to Menton, 700... |
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MCN's sister title 'Performance Bikes' has just relaunched, with an all new sharper focus on you the performance bike owner. It also gets a fresh new look and minimalist design. CLICK HERE for your free sample of the first issue of the all... |
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Thought I'd share a recent experience I had at what initially was a great track day at the Angelsey circuit, North Wales. The circuit is brilliant with good ammenities and the event initially well managed by No Limits. I ran... |
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Dear Friends, With the help and assistance of some very special friends I am organizing another huge ride out. Those of you that came on Mothers Day to "Ride for Roy" Thank you, I call on you once more to... |
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American Ryan Capes has smashed his own world long jump record at a motocross track in Washington, USA. Capes jumped 390 feet and four inches on a Kawasaki KX450F and was lucky to avoid crashing as he slewed sideways in the... |
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Nick Sanders has sent back his sixth video instalment from his Parallel Worlds tour as he looks back at travelling through India.Watch the video below as he gives you a brief look at what he saw and reflects on the journey... |
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Nitro has updated its N775vx helmet with an Ace of Spades design. The symbol was regarded as a sign of luck by airmen during World War II, and has been updated for the Nitro helmet. Shop for motorcycle helmets here... |
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Suzuki is gearing up to sell 135 GSX-R1000s as replicas of its Rizla Suzuki MotoGP racer. Suzuki GSX-R1000s for sale The GSX-R1000s have been painted in the team?s official 2008 colours, and feature graphics from riders Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen?s... |
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In this weeks Motorcycle News, we reveal Honda's alll-new V5 engined VFR motorcycles, along with their planned 250cc bike and retro-styled CB1100R and CB1100F motorbikes. CLICK HERE for your free digital sample of this week's paper Also in this edition,... |
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I've been experimenting at home, comparing the effectiveness of different products designed to protect against corrosion. I think this could be useful for other MCN readers who are trying to decide what product to go for. I'd really like to see MCN... |
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Here's a photo of me at the top of the Stelvio pass in Italy! My mate Kev & I covered 3,300 miles in 8 days visiting Monte Carlo, Montreaux, The Italian Lakes & all the Alps in between- Awesome! |
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There is a roundabout at Bishops Waltham where the B3035 and B2177 (Winchester road) meet. Be very careful on here! The whole surface of the road is broken and dangerous, there is a 4inch deep pot hole about 1.5ft wide... |
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Westminster City Council today began introducing a £1.50 per day charge for motorcycle parking. The council has planned a phased rollout of the charging scheme, with all its bays due to be covered by the end of August. Riders can... |
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Motorcycle accessory company M&P are showing off a host of new ranges and offers at their open weekend later this month. The weekend of offers will be taking place on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17 at their Swansea... |
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BMW dealership Vines of Guildford are celebrating Bikefest from this weekend and will have a week of events for bikers and customers to check out finishing with a ride to France. BMW motorcycles for sale They are welcoming the full... |
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This is the possible aspect of a new Ducati that will be shown at EICMA 2008. The Hyperfighter (this will be the name) is a motorcycle without compromises, born for the purest fun on road and based on the Ducati 1098R.... |
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The AA has just put a fleet of 16 Suzuki Burgman scooters on the roads of London, Birmingham, and Manchester as part of its rapid breakdown response fleet. Suzuki Burgmans for sale The maxi-scooters are painted in the AA?s livery... |
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