We are riding KTM 990 Adventure motorcycles from South Africa to China and in the process raising funds for Autism Research Trust. Fanny, a former professional beach volleyball player, is the first Chinese woman to undertake such an adventure and…
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New MCN February 1: Triumph Speed Triple R tested
In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale Wednesday February 1, we test the new Triumph Speed Triple R at Jerez. The ‘R’ version costs £2500 more than the standard version, and for that you get Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes…
Macmillan Cancer ride
Myself and five friends are riding from Ollerton to Land’s end, up to John O’ Groats and then back to Ollerton (Notts) in 6 days. We are doing this to raise money and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Care. We are a…
Honda launches 2012 factory 1000cc machine in Malaysia
Honda has unveiled the factory RC213V machine it hopes will emulate its domination of last year’s MotoGP world championship in 2012. Australian rider Casey Stoner and Repsol Honda team-mate Dani Pedrosa showed off the new HRC contender during the team’s…
Legendary design chief leaves BMW
BMW design chief David Robb has left the company after a disagreement with a colleague. BMW sources confirmed today that the man credited with transforming the firm had gone.
Thousands unwittingly uninsured
Thousands of motorcyclists could be unwittingly riding without insurance because of confusion over what constitutes a full licence. Many riders tell their insurance company they have had a full licence since the date they passed their standard motorcycle test.
How thousands of motorcyclists could be unwittingly uninsured
Thousands of motorcyclists could be unwittingly riding without insurance because of confusion over what constitutes a full licence. Many riders tell their insurance company they have had a full licence since the date they passed their standard motorcycle test. But…
Petition to scrap new bike licence rules
A petition is calling on the Government to scrap planned changes to the motorcycle licence regime. All under-19s are to be limited to 125s and the minimum age for Direct Access raised to 24 under new rules from Brussels.

