Motorcycling Tips

Classis Honda V4s tested

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:12:00 +0000

Honda’s first production V4, tested by MCN 30 years ago this week, was the start of a dynasty Honda was determined would define it, if it didn’t destroy it first. It scaled no greater heights than the VFR750R RC30, NR750…

Original post by | Motorcycle News

Jay Leno on the Mission Motors Mission R

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:28:00 +0000

American comedian and chat-show host Jay Leno has recently ridden the Mission Motors Mission R electric bike on the road in the US. The Mission R uses a lithium ion battery and makes a claimed 160bhp, has around 100ftlb of…

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Schuberth S2 Review

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:34:00 +0000

Is this the ultimate Schuberth helmet?

Original post by editor@webbikeworld.com (Rick K.)

Honda VFR1200: old vs new

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:30:00 +0000

Honda’s V4s have come a long way since those early, flawed, chain-driven cam 750s of the early ‘80s. That first VF750S led to the VF750F and on to the VF1000 in all its forms spawning junior siblings such as the…

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Video: Sports touring tyres tested

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:12:00 +0000

Sports touring tyres are fast becoming the default tyre for UK motorcyclists, from commuters to superbike riders because of two things: instant grip and durability. They can do big miles (as many as old touring tyres) and they’ll even handle…

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MCN Sport iPad edition: subscription difficulties

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:43:00 +0000

On behalf of MCN we’d like to apologise for any difficulties anyone is having subscribing to MCN Sport iPad edition. Technical difficulties mean the full version is not yet available on the Apple newsstand, however we are doing our best…

Original post by | Motorcycle News

0% finance available on Honda CBF125

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:29:00 +0000

The Honda CBF125 is now available with 0% finance over three years with a minimum deposit of £99 and 36 monthly payments of £66.69. Here’s what MCN had to say when we rode the bike at the launch: Cheap-as-chips replacement…

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2013 Triumphs get new colours

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:39:00 +0000

Triumph has unveiled new colours for several of the British manufacturer’s line-up for 2013. The Daytona 675 gets a new Sulphur Yellow paint scheme with yellow pin stripes on the wheels. The front mudguard, dash and exhaust heat shield all…

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Rider denied compensation for crash with lorry that crossed white line

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:16:00 +0000

A motorcyclist who collided with an oncoming lorry which had partly crossed over the central white line has been denied compensation. To blame the lorry driver would impose too high a standard on him, according to the Court of Appeal…

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Vitesse “Glove” Boots Review

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:22:00 +0000

New boot brand with retro/modern protective boots and a French accent!

Original post by editor@webbikeworld.com (Derryn Wong)