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The best place for all your daily motorcycling news. http://www.motorcyclenews.com MCN 2006 mcn.online@emap.com en mcn.online@emap.com http://www.motorcyclenews.com/motorcyclenews/images/mcn_logo.gif http://www.motorcyclenews.com MCN managed to track down one of the BMW motorcycles salvaged from the stricken MSC Napoli last week. 2 Feb 2007 18:40:19 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6437551&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Aussie Glen Richards is to ride MV Agusta for Q Motorsport in BSB. 2 Feb 2007 18:40:04 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6437586&articleCategory=SPORT_BRITISH-RACING Harley Davidson are adding certain Michelin tyres to the list of approved tyres to give owners more choice when it comes to replacement. 2 Feb 2007 18:39:42 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6433456&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Steve Plater will race an AIM Yamaha R1 in BSB and the major international road races this year. 2 Feb 2007 18:39:26 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6433444&articleCategory=SPORT_BRITISH-RACING Loris Capirossi believes Ducati’s new GP7 is ready to race and be at the front after he finished the Phillip Island test with fourth fastest time. 2 Feb 2007 18:39:08 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6433417&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Ducati's £40K Desmosedici RR has made its UK debut today at the MCN London Motorcycle show. 2 Feb 2007 18:38:53 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6433308&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES Matt Birt, MCN's dedicated MotoGP reporter manages to get a few moments with Kenny Roberts Snr at the Sepang test in Malaysia. 2 Feb 2007 18:38:29 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6433147&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP The MotoGP Rizla Suzuki squad suprised many last last week setting blistering times at the Sepang tests. 2 Feb 2007 18:38:06 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6433064&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP The MCN London Motorcycle Show is a bike exhibition like no other. 2 Feb 2007 18:37:50 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6433280&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES Check out this footage from the opening day of the MCN London Motorcycle Show at the ExCeL Arena. 2 Feb 2007 18:37:26 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6433153&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES Re-establishing the British title tag to the GP250 class has dramatically boosted interest 2 Feb 2007 18:37:09 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6433015&articleCategory=SPORT_BRITISH-RACING Carlos Checa admitted he is finally comfortable and adapted to Honda’s new 800cc MotoGP contender after he finished the Phillip Island test with the fourth fastest time on race tyres. 2 Feb 2007 18:36:51 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6432835&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP The King of Jordan has just received a new Confederate Hellcat as a present to himself on his 45th birthday. 2 Feb 2007 18:36:32 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6432819&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS The tyre war wages on in BSB with Dunlop, Michelin and Pirelli all out to claim top honours in the series 2 Feb 2007 18:36:15 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6432736&articleCategory=SPORT_BRITISH-RACING Spaniard Dani Pedrosa left Australia in positive mood after he clocked the best time on race tyres at the Phillip Island test. 2 Feb 2007 18:36:01 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6432707&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP James Toseland led a band of bikers in Central London in the world’s first bike orchestra. 1 Feb 2007 10:22:11 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6427543&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS The Government today confirmed the National Safety Camera Programme is to be axed from the end of next month. 1 Feb 2007 10:21:46 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6427532&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Alex Hofmann has paid tribute to experienced D’Antin Ducati team-mate Alex Barros, as the German was the big surprise on the second day of testing in Phillip Island. 1 Feb 2007 10:21:14 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6420785&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Reigning world champion Nicky Hayden battled a front-end grip problem with his new factory Honda RC212V to finish sixth fastest in Australia today. 1 Feb 2007 10:20:34 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6420774&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Italian veteran Loris Capirossi believes that Ducati’s new 800cc GP7 is more physically demanding than the old 990cc machine. 1 Feb 2007 10:19:52 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6420769&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Two wild geese caused a short and surprise delay to the second day of MotoGP testing at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia. 1 Feb 2007 10:19:25 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6420768&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP MCN’S file on Britain’s stupidest councils is growing but we’re convinced there are more worthy contenders out there – and we need you to tell us about them. 1 Feb 2007 10:19:07 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6423664&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS We’ve just heard a cracking rumour that Buell is going to make a motocross bike, which would be available to buy in dealer's shops in three years time! 1 Feb 2007 10:18:42 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6421877&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES Residents in a Shropshire village are protesting over Market Drayton Motocross Club’s plans to hold five race meets this year. 1 Feb 2007 10:18:22 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6423608&articleCategory=SPORT_OFF-ROAD Yamaha seems poised to clinch a shock sponsorship deal with Italian car giant Fiat for the 2007 MotoGP World Championship. 1 Feb 2007 10:17:54 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6420762&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Alex Barros set the fastest time for the second day running at Phillip Island as Ducati and Bridgestone dominated in Australia. 1 Feb 2007 10:17:40 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6420753&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP This week MCN are offering an exclusive free guide to the London Motorcycle show, which kicks off at ExCeL, London tomorrow (February 1, 2007). 1 Feb 2007 10:17:09 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6420766&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_MCN-PROMOTIONS Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. 1 Feb 2007 10:16:33 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6419044&articleCategory=NEWS_WHAT'S-ON Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, January 31 on. 1 Feb 2007 10:16:04 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6419078&articleCategory=NEWS_WHAT'S-ON Arai will be bringing it’s racetruck to the MCN London Motorcycle Show at ExCel this weekend and free servicing of Arai helmets is on offer. 1 Feb 2007 10:15:26 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6419127&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_MCN-EVENTS Shinya Nakano’s tough start to his Honda MotoGP career continued in Australia today, as sickness restricted the Japanese rider to just 48 laps at Phillip Island. 1 Feb 2007 10:15:00 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6417896&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Factory Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi says there’s plenty more still to come from him despite his impressive first outing of 2007 in Sepang. 1 Feb 2007 10:11:41 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6417459&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Suzuki suffered its worst day of the new 800cc MotoGP today as John Hopkins and Chris Vermeulen were comprehensively outpaced on the opening day of testing in Phillip Island. 1 Feb 2007 10:11:17 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6417445&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Veteran Brazilian Alex Barros pulled off a big surprise in Australia today when he clocked the fastest time on the opening day of testing at Phillip Island. 1 Feb 2007 10:10:30 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6415784&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Harley-Davidson has revealed its new XL1200N Nightster – a stripped-back Sportster aimed at traditional custom fans. 1 Feb 2007 10:10:11 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6417377&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES Marco Melandri had a lucky escape on the first day of testing at Phillip Island today after he ran off the track flat-out in sixth gear at the Australian tracks perilous first corner. 1 Feb 2007 10:09:38 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6415745&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Who cares who wins the MotoGP, WBS, or BSB titles… the real action will be taking place in office and mates’ mini-leagues around the country as MCN’s Fantasy Road Race game 2007 kicks off again. 1 Feb 2007 10:09:19 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6414637&articleCategory=SPORT_FANTASY-ROAD-RACING This week the MCN London Motorcycle Show is moving to ExCeL London, it's the most exciting change to happen to the show since it began more than 20 years ago. 1 Feb 2007 10:08:56 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6410844&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_MCN-EVENTS Changing UK time to be in line with Europe would cut accidents and help the environment according to scientists at Cambridge University. 1 Feb 2007 10:08:36 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6410517&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS There are just two British riders among the 17 teams that make up the permanent entry list for this year’s World Endurance championship. 1 Feb 2007 10:07:58 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6410249&articleCategory=SPORT_OFF-ROAD Valentino Rossi claims he still misses the brutal power of the old 990cc four-strokes as he continues to adapt to Yamaha’s new 800cc machine. 1 Feb 2007 10:07:30 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397792&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP With Rizla Suzuki continuing to look like the team best prepared for the start of the season, here Chris Vermeulen talks in Sepang to our GP reporter Matthew Birt about the challenges he and the team have faced and so far overcome with the transition to the new 800cc class. 1 Feb 2007 10:07:04 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397471&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Factory Honda rider Nicky Hayden is looking forward to this week’s Phillip Island test session to kick start the defence of his MotoGP world crown. 1 Feb 2007 10:06:40 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397786&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP The Speedway Grand Prix promoters are billing the final race at the last round of this year’s World Championship as the richest minute in motorsport. 1 Feb 2007 10:06:18 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6410190&articleCategory=SPORT_OFF-ROAD Tourer Ted Simon has been out on a new journey and has now written about his experiences in an update of his book, Jupiter’s Travels. 1 Feb 2007 10:06:00 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397690&articleCategory=NEWS_PRODUCT-NEWS Italian veteran Loris Capirossi has refused to point the finger of blame at Ducati’s test team for failing to get a new engine management and electronic engine braking system up to speed faster. 1 Jan 2007 10:05:43 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397772&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Yamaha still needs to improve engine performance despite Valentino Rossi’s test topping performance in Sepang last week. 30 Jan 2007 18:19:40 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397760&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Kawasaki bosses have set an ambitious target to build an 800cc bike good enough to attract the cream of MotoGP talent by the end of 2009. 30 Jan 2007 18:19:18 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397751&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Suzuki’s decision not to build a new 800cc bike that was a radical departure from its 2006 factory GSV-R 990cc machine is a key reason for the Japanese manufacturers blistering start to the new world championship era. 30 Jan 2007 18:18:59 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397745&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden reckons he is finally getting accustomed to life on the new 800cc machines as he goes in search of recapturing his world title in 2007. 30 Jan 2007 18:18:32 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397738&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Loris Capirossi has denied persistent rumours that Ducati is on a knife-edge with the new fuel capacity regulations that come into force for the 2007 MotoGP world championships. 30 Jan 2007 18:18:00 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397728&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Chris Vermeulen is hoping that Suzuki continues to aggressively develop its new 800cc machine to keep the Japanese factory at the sharp end of the timesheets in winter testing. 30 Jan 2007 18:17:47 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397721&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Cops in London are hoping to stop bike theft before it starts. 30 Jan 2007 18:13:26 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397790&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Here's a taste of the new Richard Hammond column for this Wednesday’s MCN, he’s going on about Harleys and losing a game of chicken with a car' 30 Jan 2007 18:08:48 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397782&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Chris Vermeulen reckons the acid test of how far Suzuki has progressed with its new 800cc GSV-R will come at the next two tests in Australia and Qatar. 30 Jan 2007 18:08:16 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397709&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Casey Stoner goes home to Phillip Island this week hoping to make some in-roads into solving some of the electronic and power delivery gremlins that have dogged him at the last two tests on board Ducati’s new GP7 800cc machine 30 Jan 2007 18:07:59 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397703&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Valentino Rossi has backed factory Yamaha team-mate Colin Edwards to make his big MotoGP breakthrough in 2007 – because the new 800cc bikes are more like a superbike. 30 Jan 2007 18:06:09 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397692&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Nicky Hayden is confident that his right shoulder will be restored to full fitness in time for the start of the 2007 MotoGP world championship in Qatar on March 10, 2007. 30 Jan 2007 18:05:41 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397682&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Loris Capirossi is confident he can maintain the good form he showed at the end of the recent Sepang test session where he finished third fastest when he returns to the track on Tuesday at Phillip Island. 30 Jan 2007 18:05:23 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397678&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP John Hopkins said he would try a Bridgestone 16-inch front tyre in Australia this week if one became available. 30 Jan 2007 18:04:37 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397666&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Nicky Hayden says he won’t go on a crash diet to help him adjust to Honda’s small new RC212V 800cc MotoGP machine. 30 Jan 2007 18:04:06 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397661&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Bridgestone’s renowned front tyre has already convinced Marco Melandri that he was right to switch from Michelin at the end of last season. 30 Jan 2007 18:00:55 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397641&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP A survey of 500 road users has shown that many people believe fitting speed restrictors to young driver’s 30 Jan 2007 17:59:58 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397761&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Riders in Essex have been warned to keep their bikes secure after two bikes were stolen earlier this month. 30 Jan 2007 11:11:54 GMT A new organisation has been launched to help fight for the rights of roads users. 30 Jan 2007 11:09:05 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397701&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Tackling the Dakar Rally at 65 and becoming its oldest ever competitor was never going to be easy. 30 Jan 2007 11:08:42 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6396755&articleCategory=SPORT_OFF-ROAD Valentino Rossi has targeted a 300-point haul to win back his MotoGP world championship crown. 29 Jan 2007 11:47:57 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397653&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Dani Pedrosa is hoping he will get some new parts from Honda in time for this week’s Phillip Island test in a bid to spark some momentum into his 2007 pre-season campaign. 29 Jan 2007 11:47:17 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397631&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP American Colin Edwards believes it is too early to gauge whether Michelin’s new 16-inch front tyre will be a match for its Bridgestone rival in the 2007 MotoGP world championship. 29 Jan 2007 11:46:22 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397611&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Italian Marco Melandri believes he is slowly adapting his style to suit the new generation 800cc machines. 29 Jan 2007 11:46:22 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397607&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Colin Edwards reckons Yamaha has played it safe so far in the new 800cc MotoGP era and still has plenty more engine performance to come before the start of the 2007 season in Qatar. 29 Jan 2007 11:45:48 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397592&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP This is by far the maddest thing on show at ExCel from Feb 1– 4 – an 8.2 litre V8 bike kicking out up to 1200bhp! 29 Jan 2007 11:45:19 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397802&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_MCN-EVENTS UK bikers and drivers are paying out one £60 fixed penalty after being caught by speed cameras every 15 seconds. 29 Jan 2007 11:44:46 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397665&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS British hero Billy Mackenzie is aiming to upset the world’s motocross stars at this year’s Hawkstone Park International in Shropshire on Sunday, March 4, 2007. 29 Jan 2007 11:43:49 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397647&articleCategory=SPORT_OFF-ROAD The National Geographic channel will be showing how Harley-Davidson builds bikes as part of the “Ultimate Factories” series in the very near future. 29 Jan 2007 11:43:21 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397489&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS The Scottish Borders Safety Camera Partnership is considering installing more cameras - to protect the cameras they already have! 29 Jan 2007 11:42:57 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397489&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS This is what happens when bike tuners living a hippy dream get their hands on a Ducati 999 – the Steffano Cafe9. 29 Jan 2007 11:42:35 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6397411&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES After 48 years in business the Colin Collins chain of bike dealers has gone into administration. 29 Jan 2007 11:27:30 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6396706&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS MCN recently revealed how £250,000 had been spent on speed humps in Islington, London. 29 Jan 2007 11:26:38 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6392179&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS A motorcyclist who was spotted pulling a wheelie away from a set of traffic lights before hitting a car so hard the door caved-in killing the driver has changed his plea to guilty. 29 Jan 2007 11:25:31 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6392147&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Police and outraged members of the public are trying to put a stop to illegal motorcycle and quad off-road racing in Crewe. 29 Jan 2007 11:24:50 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6392125&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Suzuki is set to reveal a limited-edition version of its eight-year-old Hayabusa later this year to mark the end of production of the legendary bike. 29 Jan 2007 11:23:42 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6391929&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES Dean Ellison made his WSB testing debut earlier this month and is currently preparing himself for a second test in Valencia in less than two weeks time. 29 Jan 2007 11:23:15 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6391908&articleCategory=SPORT_WSB It is not long now until MCN hits ExCeL at London’s Docklands for the London Motorcycle Show and there will be more than just bikes to look at. 29 Jan 2007 11:22:42 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6391823&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_MCN-EVENTS Jeremy McWilliams is confident he will be able to return to MotoGP action at next month’s Qatar IRTA test. 29 Jan 2007 11:20:42 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6391797&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Surprise attendee at the Sepang MotoGP test was Ryuichi Kiyonari. 29 Jan 2007 11:17:41 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6390862&articleCategory=SPORT_BRITISH-RACING Kawasaki’s technical chief Ichiro Yoda has admitted losing Shinya Nakano at the end of 2006 was a big blow. 29 Jan 2007 11:17:14 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6390784&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Colin Edwards was raving about the performance of Michelin’s new 16- inch front tyre in Sepang this week (January 2007). 29 Jan 2007 11:16:17 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6390767&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Loris Capirossi believes Ducati’s new 800cc contender is only at 80 per cent of its potential as the Italian continues to seek electronic improvements to the V4 GP7. 29 Jan 2007 11:15:07 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6390746&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Senior Road Tester, Michael Neeves, spent the day with biking enthusiasts at the Honda off-road experience. 29 Jan 2007 10:50:31 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6382881&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_VIDEO Satellite images of the entire world have been logged on Goggle Earth and thanks to eagle-eyed MCN readers, we’ve managed to find some of the more unusual bike-related images. 29 Jan 2007 10:50:12 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6382986&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS The stature of the North West 200 road race meeting in Northern Ireland was underlined this week. 29 Jan 2007 10:47:35 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6385455&articleCategory=SPORT_BRITISH-RACING French MotoGP rookie Sylvain Guintoli’s baptism of fire continued in Sepang today when Yamaha barred him from riding after two crashes on the first two days. 29 Jan 2007 10:46:47 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6385277&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Rizla Suzuki rider Chris Vermeulen believes he can make a big impact in his second MotoGP campaign after another confidence boosting test in Sepang. 29 Jan 2007 10:45:27 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6385253&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Valentino Rossi topped the timesheets at the Sepang to signal his intent to claim back the MotoGP world crown before denying that the new 800cc machines placed more emphasis back in rider skill. 29 Jan 2007 10:44:30 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6385229&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Reigning world champion Nicky Hayden admitted Honda has plenty of work to do if he has any hope of retaining his world title. 29 Jan 2007 10:43:40 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6384816&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Xerox Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi has warned that WSB will suffer in 2008 if Ducati aren’t allowed to race their new flagship 1098 sports bike. 29 Jan 2007 10:39:59 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6383097&articleCategory=SPORT_WSB Watch road tester Adam Child tests out the new CBR600RR against the Yamaha R6. 29 Jan 2007 10:39:27 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6382690&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES Here’s your opportunity to have MotoGP technology on your bike developed by a current MotoGP race team. 29 Jan 2007 10:38:55 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6382866&articleCategory=NEWS_PRODUCT-NEWS We have exclusive footage of day two at Sepang from MCN's MotoGP, writer Matthew Birt. 29 Jan 2007 10:37:25 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6382703&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Phew what a scorcher today was. To be honest part of me is pining for some cold weather at home right now. 29 Jan 2007 10:37:10 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6382808&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_BLOGS Valentino Rossi left his best till last, but ended the three day Sepang MotoGP test fastest after spending the first two days chasing Suzukis. 29 Jan 2007 10:36:06 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6382774&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Former British Superbike favourite and current factory Suzuki WSB rider Yukio Kagayama has cropped up in the paddock at the Sepang test – on a jolly! 29 Jan 2007 10:35:44 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6383057&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP You’ve got to hand it to Rossi, he’s finding more and more ways to be wacky and different. 29 Jan 2007 10:32:01 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6382576&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Police attempted to put a stop to the looting of washed-up cargo from the stricken MSC Naopli last night. 24 Jan 2007 14:36:35 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6382481&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS In this week’s MCN we discover the plan to ban bikers from bus lanes in London. 24 Jan 2007 14:36:20 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6382466&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_MCN-PROMOTIONS A biker was rammed from behind by a 12-ton bus in a furious road rage incident which temporarily closed the A26 in Kent. 24 Jan 2007 14:35:50 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6382450&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Greetings comrades from a rather baking hot and sunny Malaysia. 24 Jan 2007 14:35:30 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6382402&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_BLOGS See our video road test of the new Fazer 600 24 Jan 2007 14:33:20 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6378715&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES Bridgestone has no plans to follow rivals Michelin and begin testing 16-inch front tyres for the new 800cc MotoGP era. 24 Jan 2007 14:32:59 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6382310&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, January 24 on. 24 Jan 2007 14:32:38 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6378963&articleCategory=NEWS_WHAT'S-ON Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. 24 Jan 2007 14:32:23 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6378867&articleCategory=NEWS_WHAT'S-ON Honda has told its top MotoGP riders that more horsepower is on the way. 24 Jan 2007 14:31:59 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6379541&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP What do you really want to know about Suzuki's all-new GSF1250 Bandit? 24 Jan 2007 14:31:35 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6379500&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES Teen star Bradley Smith has started 2007 with a bang, going second fastest in the 125 GP class’ first major test of the year at Jerez in Spain. 24 Jan 2007 14:31:09 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6379484&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Suzuki’s John Hopkins stayed at the top of the timesheets at the major Sepang MotoGP test today, day two of the three day test there. 24 Jan 2007 14:30:35 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6379159&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Dani Pedrosa walked away from a crash on Honda’s new RC212V 800cc bike at the second day of testing here in Sepang today. 24 Jan 2007 14:30:17 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6379139&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP MCN's MotoGP reporter Matthew Birt has sent back footage of day one of testing in Sepang. 24 Jan 2007 14:29:53 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6378845&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP The manager of a Devon BMW dealership reckons he has been inundated with calls offering him beach booty bikes dragged from the sea near Branscombe. 24 Jan 2007 14:29:27 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6378776&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Former South Dakota Governor Bill Janklow is back on the road three years after killing a biker. 24 Jan 2007 14:29:07 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6378183&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Five-time 500cc champ Mick Doohan has launched a new bike-safety scheme in Australia aimed at providing extra rider training. 24 Jan 2007 14:28:45 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6376649&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Two men from Warwick have been arrested in connection with video footage showing dangerous riding, racing on the road and speeds of up to 174mph. 24 Jan 2007 14:28:26 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6375125&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS The bike is now making its mark on the track in Sepang, but here's your chance to get up close to the all-new Ducati GP7 Desmosedici. 23 Jan 2007 13:43:02 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6373870&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_VIDEO Yamaha will only officially unveil its 2007 factory MotoGP livery at the final winter test in Jerez next month. 23 Jan 2007 13:42:35 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6373823&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Aussie Chris Vermeulen will test a brand new tailor-made chassis built just for him tomorrow at the Sepang MotoGP test. 23 Jan 2007 13:42:21 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6374176&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Reigning world champion Nicky Hayden completed just 38 laps of the opening day of testing in Malaysia today as he made his first track appearance since undergoing shoulder surgery in November. 23 Jan 2007 13:41:55 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6373901&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Kenny Roberts will try a new chassis on only his second day of testing the all-new KR212V 800cc machine tomorrow at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. 23 Jan 2007 13:41:32 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6373589&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Valentino Rossi finished third fastest on the opening day of the Sepang test as he revealed his seven-week break saw his wretched run of bad luck continue. 23 Jan 2007 13:41:06 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6373760&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Suzuki started where they left off last year, with Rizla men John Hopkins and Chris Vermeulen first and second fastest on day one today of the major Sepang MotoGP test which ends the winter testing ban. 23 Jan 2007 13:40:07 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6373730&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Carlos Checa and Sylvain Guintoli both escaped injury after crashing out at the opening day of testing in Sepang as the MotoGP grid returned to the track after a seven-week lay-off. 23 Jan 2007 13:39:46 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6373570&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP A new stretch of average speed cameras covering 14 miles are being installed on the A14 in Cambridgeshire – the second longest in the UK 23 Jan 2007 13:39:25 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6373542&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Reigning British superbike champion Ryuichi Kiyonari was a surprise addition to the Sepang line-up. 23 Jan 2007 13:39:09 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6373486&articleCategory=SPORT_BRITISH-RACING Statement from Yamaha Motor UK regarding the R1 competition: 23 Jan 2007 13:38:43 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6373293&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_COMPETITIONS A sinking cargo ship dropped its load of brand new BMW bikes into the sea off the Devon coast. 23 Jan 2007 13:38:07 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6373072&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS The 2007 World Superbike calendar has finally been confirmed as a 13 round series starting in Qatar next month. 23 Jan 2007 13:37:39 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6373050&articleCategory=SPORT_WSB Freestyle motocrosser Mike Metzger broke his back attempting a back-flip in Long Beach, California on Wednesday, January 17, 2006. 23 Jan 2007 13:37:05 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6372965&articleCategory=SPORT_OFF-ROAD Out of work BSB star Glen Richards has joined the Phase One Endurance team for the seven-round world championship. 23 Jan 2007 13:36:39 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6360370&articleCategory=SPORT_WSB Former 125 British title–winning team UK1 Racing are continuing their philosophy of fostering new young riders. 23 Jan 2007 13:36:16 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6360340&articleCategory=SPORT_BRITISH-RACING After a disastrous 2006 campaign, former WSB front runner Regis Laconi believes he can turn around his fortunes in 2007. 23 Jan 2007 13:35:47 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6360305&articleCategory=SPORT_WSB American rider 'Crazy' Dan Jackson took a surprise victory at the annual Stunt Wars competition in Florida last weekend. 23 Jan 2007 13:35:05 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6354922&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS MCN needs your help. We are looking for people who are looking at buying bikes or have just done so through MCN’s private classifieds. 23 Jan 2007 13:34:37 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6355160&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS The Government has said no to a petition signed by 3,539 bikers demanding all speeding fines levied against motorcyclists be frozen. 23 Jan 2007 13:34:08 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6360344&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Ten Kate Honda’s title sponsor, Hannspree have arrived in the world of bike racing with a bang. 23 Jan 2007 13:32:24 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6360072&articleCategory=SPORT_WSB Spaniard Isidre Esteve took his second Dakar stage victory when he took yesterday’s 12th stage from Ayoun to Kayes 23 Jan 2007 13:31:49 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6359775&articleCategory=SPORT_OFF-ROAD SOS Morocco is an enduro experience like no other. 23 Jan 2007 13:31:26 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6359252&articleCategory=NEWS_WHAT'S-ON These are the world’s first pictures of the new Victory Vision; a bike that its American manufacturer claims is going to revolutionise the touring market. 23 Jan 2007 13:31:02 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6359182&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES Despite being crowned world Superbike champion, Troy Bayliss has revealed that he won’t be running the no.1 plate in 2007. 23 Jan 2007 13:30:34 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6355041&articleCategory=SPORT_WSB Crazy French tuner Ludovic Lazareth has created this R1-based trike – pre-empting the soon-to-be-launched Can-Am Spyder three-wheeler which is set to be launched next month. 23 Jan 2007 13:30:05 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6353776&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES Celebrity Big Brother contestant Danielle Lloyd has been as dropped as the face of leading bike insurer Bennetts’ Babes campaign following the row over allegations of racism towards actress Shilpa Shetty 23 Jan 2007 13:29:39 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6355171&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Seventies road racing star Cliff Carr passed away in hospital on Wednesday, January 10 after suffering a liver-related disease. 23 Jan 2007 13:29:17 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6355116&articleCategory=SPORT_BRITISH-RACING Loris Capirossi has admitted 2007 will be the biggest of his long and successful racing career as time runs out for him to realise of his ambition of becoming MotoGP world champion. 23 Jan 2007 13:28:58 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6353696&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Aussie Chris Vermeulen embarks on his second year in the MotoGP world championship next week when testing resumes at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. 23 Jan 2007 13:27:56 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6353829&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP There was no special stage counting towards the Dakar times yesterday, just a 280km connection from Nema to Ayuon. 23 Jan 2007 13:27:33 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6353805&articleCategory=SPORT_OFF-ROAD Casey Stoner reckons he needs more critical testing time before he’ll be able to show the potential threat he could pose as a factory Ducati rider in the 2007 MotoGP world championship. 23 Jan 2007 13:27:14 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6353551&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Sean Emmett’s turbulent racing career has another lease of life. Britain’s bad boy of racing has linked up with Liverpool-based PR Branson Honda to race in BSB this year. 23 Jan 2007 13:26:51 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6352926&articleCategory=SPORT_BRITISH-RACING James Toseland has confirmed he will be heading to Butlins with his band, Crash to perform at MCN Live in April. 18 Jan 2007 11:41:14 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6348596&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_MCN-EVENTS When we lent the guys over at Zoo Weekly a naked bike to shoot a video for the MCN London Show we must have forgotten to tell them that it doesn't mean the rider has to be naked as well. 18 Jan 2007 11:40:46 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6342194&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_MCN-EVENTS Triumph has advised its dealers to replace the braking systems on some Sprint ST and Speed Triple 1050 models. 18 Jan 2007 11:39:31 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6352826&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. 18 Jan 2007 11:39:05 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6352767&articleCategory=NEWS_WHAT'S-ON Yamaha has won every class of GP racing but, surprisingly, never a World Superbike championship. This is, presumably, a nagging pain in the arse of its racing division. But how to sort it? Answer: a new, all-singing and all-dancing R1. 18 Jan 2007 11:38:08 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6348574&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES A leaked report on a three-year trial of letting bikes use London bus lanes has concluded the move is not supported despite positive findings. 18 Jan 2007 11:37:19 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6347741&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS This is the first aftermarket full exhaust system to fit the new 1098, and you’ll be able to see it in the flesh at the ExCel show. 18 Jan 2007 11:36:49 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6347044&articleCategory=NEWS_PRODUCT-NEWS Jonathan Rea has taken delivery of a new CR250F motocross today as he continues his rehabilitation programme following recent extensive knee surgery. 18 Jan 2007 11:31:56 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6347766&articleCategory=SPORT_BRITISH-RACING Portugal’s Helder Rodrigues won stage 10 of the Dakar Rally, beating overall leader Marc Coma by just 44 seconds. 18 Jan 2007 11:31:30 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6347653&articleCategory=SPORT_OFF-ROAD Honda new boy Shinya Nakano has targeted breaking his premier class victory duck and becoming a consistent podium challenger in the 2007 MotoGP world championship. 18 Jan 2007 11:29:43 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6345892&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Virgin Yamaha will field Billy McConnell and Tom Grant on R6s in British Supersport this year, in a radical departure for the Rob McElnea-owned outfit. 18 Jan 2007 11:29:25 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6345953&articleCategory=SPORT_BRITISH-RACING Have you found something fascinating on Google Earth related to our biking world? 18 Jan 2007 11:28:35 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6346010&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS This is the world’s first look at the gorgeous new Kenny Roberts-built 800cc MotoGP bike. 18 Jan 2007 11:28:09 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6345983&articleCategory=SPORT_MOTOGP Insurance rates are set to soar by 20 per cent this year according to industry experts. 18 Jan 2007 11:26:09 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6343188&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_MCN-PROMOTIONS The boss of Ducati has revealed that a rule change to officially allow the bike to race in World Superbikes could be a step closer. 18 Jan 2007 11:25:40 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6343158&articleCategory=SPORT_WSB Marc Coma continues to keep ahead of the pack following stage nine of the Dakar Rally. 18 Jan 2007 11:23:10 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6343131&articleCategory=SPORT_OFF-ROAD Marc Coma returned to the top of the leader board on day eight of the Dakar Rally and once again controlled the overall positions in a time of 7:46:13. 18 Jan 2007 11:21:10 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6342214&articleCategory=SPORT_OFF-ROAD Honda’s CBR1000RR has topped the sales charts for 2006 10 Jan 2007 14:34:43 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6311932&articleCategory=NEWS_OTHER-NEWS KTM dominated day four of the Dakar Rally by taking the top seven places at the end of the 679km stage between Er Rachidia and Quarzazate in Morocco. 10 Jan 2007 14:33:59 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6310573&articleCategory=SPORT_OFF-ROAD This new Triumph prototype has been caught testing at the Almeria circuit in Spain. 10 Jan 2007 14:33:40 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6307973&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES Devizes, Wiltshire brothers Ollie and Tommy Bridewell have both signed to ride BSB for the Naturally Best Suzuki team. 10 Jan 2007 14:33:13 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6299235&articleCategory=SPORT_BRITISH-RACING Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves has been to Italy to test the most exotic and expensive supermoto ever built – the Terra Modena 198. 9 Jan 2007 17:44:52 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6303588&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES The Ducati 1098 trounces its rivals in its first UK group test as MCN’s test riders put it to the test against the Aprilia RSV1000R and the Kawasaki ZX-10R. 9 Jan 2007 17:44:35 GMT http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=6307101&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_MCN-PROMOTIONS