|
05/21/2013 04:41 PM
|
|
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R feedback
|
Four ZX-10R owners will get the chance to tell Japanese designers what future models should be like in an offer exclusive to MCN readers. Owners of 2011 and 2012 versions of the Kawasaki Ninja model are being asked about their ownership experience and what they would like to see in future model developments at two evening seminars being held in ...
|
|
05/21/2013 04:07 PM
|
|
Staff Blog:Tyres changed after 2500 miles in five days
|
The mobile tyre fitter has just left having swopped the worn out tyres on the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring which had been reduced to near illegal wear depth following my trip to the Ducati factory last week; a 2500 mile round trip. You’ll be able to read a full account of my trip to Bologna in a forthcoming issue ...
|
|
05/21/2013 12:56 PM
|
|
New MCN May 22: Brit Blitz!
|
In this week's MCN, out May 22, we celebrate the British Blitz at Le Mans, as Cal takes 2nd and Scott Redding wins his first Moto2. We also have our free 32-page TT Preview supplement ahead of Saturday's first practice. Also this week: We ride Norton's new TT racer, and have world first tests of the new mad, bad £20k ...
|
|
05/21/2013 11:13 AM
|
|
Should Cal Crutchlow get Valentino Rossi's M1 next year?
|
After his excellent showing last weekend at Le Mans, the entire world is talking about Cal Crutchlow. But at the minute he's still stuck with no factory ride for 2014, especially if he wants to stay with Yamaha. Is it time for the factory to reward him, and bump a poorly-performing Valentino Rossi from his factory M1?
|
|
05/21/2013 10:00 AM
|
|
What's new on the Ducati Hyperstrada?
|
The paint's barely dry on the new 821cc Hypermotard, but Ducati has already created a touring version. With its panniers, centrestand and tall screen, here's what makes the Hyperstrada different to the Hypermotard. ElectronicsLike the Hypermotard, there’s an eight-stage traction control system and three riding modes: Sport, Touring and Urban. Sport and Touring give you full power, but have differing ...
|
|
05/20/2013 06:10 PM
|
|
You ask/you answer: Getting my knee down
|
"I've been on a couple of trackdays now, one at Brands Hatch, one at Snetterton, and I really thought I'd lose my knee-down virginity – but didn't. I'm 5'11", and ride a bog-stock 2002 Honda Fireblade 954, and the 'hero blobs' are touching down, but my knee isn't. The bike is leant over far enough, I'm lapping in the middle ...
|
|
05/20/2013 06:07 PM
|
|
Win a Drift HD Ghost from Actioncameras.co.uk worth £299.99!
|
The Isle of Man TT, one of the most exciting events of the year, is nearly upon us. The legendary track, unforgiving to even the greatest of riders, means thousands attend every year to watch the action. So if you are thinking of filming it, or want to film when you are out riding yourself, we’ve got an amazing prize ...
|
|
05/20/2013 03:55 PM
|
|
John Surtees supports Fun Day
|
Motorsport legend John Surtees OBE will be supporting the Edenbridge Fun Day this Bank holiday weekend. Surtees, the only person to have won world championships on both two and four wheels will join the event in celebration of his achievements on May 27. Held in Surtees’ home town, the special event will feature static displays and a parade of rare ...
|
|
05/20/2013 12:49 PM
|
|
Video: Honda NSS300 Forza first ride
|
MCN's road test editor Phil West recently traveled to Spain for the launch of Honda's new NSS300 Forza scooter. Hear Phil's first impressions on their new bike aimed very firmly at city commuters. brightcove.createExperiences();
|
|
05/20/2013 12:15 PM
|
|
Win an incredible Festival of 1000 Bikes weekend
|
The Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Festival of 1000 bikes is kicking of its return to Mallory Park on July 12-14 with a spectacular MCN competition.One lucky reader will get a chance to meet GP, WSB and TT Champions with a VIP pass for two people, two nights’ accommodation at the Leicester Marriott (where all the star riders stay), access to ...
|
|
05/20/2013 12:11 PM
|
|
Dirt Quake
|
Dirt Quake, the ultimate mix of high octane dirt track racing in a never before seen way will take place in Norfolk this June. What is it?‘Dirt Quake is Sideburn magazine's Day at the Races,' says motorcycle travel writer Dan Walsh, Their ‘Go Fast, Turn Left' celebration of the can be arsed. Their ‘It aint what you ride, it's ...
|
|
05/20/2013 09:00 AM
|
|
Staff Blog: All the action from the recent trip
|
This week’s issue, on sale 22 May, includes my full report from the recent trip to Normandy. I thought you might find it interesting to see the routes we took each day. Day One http://goo.gl/maps/oAeEv Day Two http://goo.gl/maps/tAjBp http://goo.gl/maps/P6BhK Split into two links first is the ride till our lunch stop, second is the afternoon ride. Day Three http://goo.gl/maps/Ji7nt Watch ...
|
|
05/20/2013 08:30 AM
|
|
The face of Honda's MotoGP road bike?
|
Few bikes are as intriguing as Honda’s forthcoming MotoGP-derived superbike. Since its announcement last year, details of the machine have remained a mystery. But now a new patent filed by Honda might give us a clue to the all-important ‘face’ of the bike. The patent shows LED (light emitting diode) headlights inside the bike’s twin air-intakes. At the moment, LED ...
|
|
05/17/2013 03:45 PM
|
|
Video: Honda CB500X first ride
|
In the beginning came the Honda CB500F naked and CBR500R sports, now here's the adventure-styled 'X' version of Honda's new twin. Was it worth the wait? brightcove.createExperiences();
|
|
05/17/2013 03:05 PM
|
|
No plans for IOM national speed limit
|
The Manx government has said there are no plans for a national speed limit after a coroner accused it of “putting innocent lives at unacceptable risk”. Coroner of Inquests John Needham said the government had a duty “to protect all people sometimes from risks that they wish to impose upon themselves”.He was speaking at the inquest of a motorcyclist who ...
|
|
05/17/2013 03:02 PM
|
|
New dedicated courts for minor traffic offences
|
Minor traffic offences will be dealt with by new dedicated courts under plans announced by the Government today.Setting up special traffic courts will free up magistrates to deal with more serious cases, according to the Ministry of Justice.About half a million traffic cases are heard by magistrates each year, often taking longer to process than major offences, the department said.The ...
|
|
05/17/2013 02:58 PM
|
|
Video: Honda CRF250M first ride
|
Take the useful, liquid-cooled, four-stroke single out of the popular, learner friendly CBR250R and create a proper trailie around it (the CRF250L). Then let's go one step further and make a supermoto out of it - the result is this, the Honda CRF250M! brightcove.createExperiences();
|
|
05/17/2013 02:00 PM
|
|
Sell your bike fast
|
MCN has one of the UK’s largest market places for used bikes. If you are thinking about selling your bike, make sure you sell with us to get the best price without spending a fortune or wasting loads of time. 9 out of 10 people who have used MCN to sell their bike would recommend us* to others and your ...
|
|
05/17/2013 10:30 AM
|
|
MZ rescue fails
|
Bad news for fans of the legendary German MZ marque. Despite positive noises at last year’s Milan Show and meetings, reportedly, with more than 30 possible investers, the historic firm from Zschopau has been declared insolvent. According to the official receiver an immediate investment of around €1m was required, but not forthcoming. MZ, once one of the world’s biggest bike ...
|
|
05/17/2013 10:00 AM
|
|
Norton cuts waiting time for new bikes
|
Norton has cut the waiting time for new orders of the Commando 961 to six months; the shortest time since the British firm was reborn in 2009 thanks to improved parts supply. Norton has not only cut the waiting time for new Commandos as a result of tackling parts supply issues but this is in the face of increased orders ...
|
