18/11/2008
New MCN 19 November: Hyde Harrier Bonnie is back!
In this week's issue of MCN, we have details of the new Norman Hyde Bonneville-engined Hyde Harrier, take a test ride on the Ace Cafe Racer and reveal the tech secrets behind Aprilia's V4 WSB bike. Norman Hyde, a Triumph accessory specialist,...
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18/11/2008
Great Dirt Bike Show this year
Great show- have a look at who had my leg braces on!
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18/11/2008
Image gallery: Ace Cafe Racer
In this week's edition of MCN, road tester Adam Child takes a ride on the gorgeous Ace Cafe Racer created by custom bike builder Nick Gale. In case the road test left you wanting more, here's some extra close-ups and action shots...
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18/11/2008
Aprilia RSV4: Your questions answered!
If you've got a question for the designers, engineers or bosses at Aprilia about the new V4 RSV4 superbike then now is the time to ask as MCN is heading out to the factory for a visit later this week....
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18/11/2008
Ducati 1198/1198S first ride!
MCNs Chief Road Tester, Trevor Franklin, is at the launch of Ducati’s new 1198/1198S at the Circuito de Algarve near Portimao, Portugal, here’s what he has to say: “While the new 1198 retains the silhouette of the outgoing 1098 the...
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18/11/2008
New Helmet
This is Rhys Bott, age 5, trying on my new Rossi face helmet!
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17/11/2008
Official BMW sketches show Lo-Rider's customisation potential
BMW is choosing from twelve designs for the Lo-Rider concept, official sketches reveal, and the concept is designed to make personalising your bike easier than ever. BMW gave MCN access to the twelve different sketches following the bike’s public unveiling...
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17/11/2008
Video: BMW S1000RR in action
BMW has released another video of it's road-going S1000RR superbike - this time undergoing testing at the Spanish Albacete circuit. The bike is covered in contour-deflecting black and white camoflage stickers aimed at keeping the exact shape of the fairing...
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14/11/2008
Suzuki SRAD is a great bike
I read the latest PB100 article on the Suzuki SRAD. I agree, the SRAD is a great bike, I've had 2 600 srads converted, one to the 750 and managed to squeeze a 2001 1000cc motor in my second. The...
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14/11/2008
another unmarked police camera van in derbyshire
I'll keep it short but sweet, I was in the local supermarket filling station in ripley derbyshire when i spotted what appears to be another unmarked police camera van with all the facilities for speed trapping. The vehicle i saw...
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14/11/2008
Friday funny: Amazing motorcycle control
If you ever thought you were fairly good at slow speed riding, think again. You're probably not as good as these guys. The riders in question are Japanese police officers, showcasing their skills in public.
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14/11/2008
Special paint for Aprilia Dorsoduro
A UK Aprilia dealer has taken matters into its own hands, after the factory refused to produce a Dorsoduro 750 in red and white. Aprilias for sale Dorset-based Motosport Aprilia has made the Red Lion special featuring gold wheels for...
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13/11/2008
Showcase cinema Leeds- helmet trouble
I recently ran up against a blatant example of discrimination. On Tuesday this week (11th) my partner and I went to the Showcase cinema in Leeds to see the new Bond film. Having paid for the tickets and refreshments we...
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13/11/2008
Meet Guy Martin at the D Store Manchester
Meet Guy Martin at the Dainese D Store in Manchester on Saturday November 22nd from 2pm until 4pm. Bike Animal Hydrex Honda rider Guy Martin stars in Dainese's latest ad campaign and will be at the flagship Dainese store on Saturday...
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12/11/2008
Reflections of a 19 year old idiot.
My brand new Yamaha YZF R125. Lying there on its side, back wheel spinning slowly, no more than six hours old and already dead at the end of a yellow streak of paint and plastic. What did they teach me...
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12/11/2008
In the year 2525 if man is still alive...
I was woken from my cryogenic sleep and allowed to go for a walk. I wandered down to where I could see a crowd looking over a concrete fence. Over the fence the was an empty road. I asked the...
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12/11/2008
Gilera 600 Supersport & Streetracer
After the presentation of the new APRILIA Superbike, Piaggio Group want to throw again also the historic brand GILERA. In fact, I think in the first days of the 2009 it will come introduced to surprise the completely new 4 cylinders 600cc....
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12/11/2008
Poll: Should BMW build the Lo-Rider?
BMW is looking for feedback on the Lo-Rider concept revealed at the Milan Show last week, so MCN has setup an online poll to see what you think. BMWs for sale The motorcycle is based on BMW’s 1170cc boxer engine and...
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12/11/2008
Vigilante biker’s murky past
A vigilante motorcyclist who films other bikers speeding is an ex-lag with a string of previous driving convictions, MCN can reveal. We recently revealed how busybody Geoff Smith, 62, spends his days riding precisely on the speed limit while filming...
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12/11/2008
Is three-time convicted speeder behind ban motorcycles proposal?
A proposal from the Association of Chief Police Officers to ban motorcycles was written under the direction of a three-time convicted speeder, MCN can reveal. Meredydd Hughes, who was last year banned from driving for his latest offence, has “overall”...
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