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BKS James Toseland leathers available from Saturday June 28
BKS is launching their James Toseland replica range of leathers and gloves on Saturday June 28 and it will all be available through selected dealerships. A total of 156 James Toseland replica BKS leather suits are due to be available in the Toselands...
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:56:00 GMT

Learn to ride free with Ducati or grab £500 worth of free clothing
MCN has teamed up with Ducati to offer you the chance to win a masive £1000 worth of free training on a Ducati Monster 696 or £500 worth of free motorcycle clothing. Enter our competition and you could see yourself...
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:30:00 GMT

Harley Davidson puts accessories online
Harley Davidson is aiming to make it easier to purchase official accessories by launching a Web-based catalogue and shop. Users of the website can browse all products available, and compile a ‘wish list’ to send to their local dealer. Products...
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:39:00 GMT

Government motorcycle helmet test results revealed
The Government has finally revealed the results of its SHARP motorcycle helmet tests - a five-star rating system to reveal just how safe a helmet is. Although the initial results are restricted to a limited number of full-face helmets, over the...
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:37:00 GMT

MCN Daily 10-06-08: Your daily video motorcycle news
In episode 123 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show nuclear power firm bans staff from riding bikes, Kawasaki recalls a number of 2006 and 2007 model ZZ-R1400s and Casey Stoner is surprised his team-mates can’t ride competitively.  Subscribe to...
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:04:00 GMT

Oxford Products launch back protector range
Oxford Products has taken its first foray into the world of motorcycle protection clothing with the launch of its 'Max Protection' range of back protectors. In the first independent tests carried out on the back protectors (for a consumer magazine),...
Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:41:00 GMT

MCN Daily 03-06-08: Your daily video motorcycle news
In episode 117 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we have all the Kawasaki latest finance news, John Hopkins continues to be backed by Kawasaki and Bruce Anstey is disqualified from the Isle of Man TT Supersport race.  Subscribe to this podcast...
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:22:00 GMT

New Micron exhausts for Suzuki GSX-R600 and GSX-R750
Aftermarket exhaust company Micron has released new exhaust systems for the new Suzuki GSX-R600 and GSX-R750. The Micron GP Sport silencer is avilable in satin silver (£279.99), mirror polish and ceramic carbon black (both priced at (£329.99). The slip-on silencer...
Wed, 28 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Bikesure targets uninsurable motorcycles
Motorcycle insurance provider Bikesure has launched a new scheme to offer cover to riders of motorcycles not listed in the Association of British Insurer’s motorcycle database. The One2Five policy is designed for bikes of 125cc and under, which the firm says...
Thu, 08 May 2008 13:13:00 GMT

Faulty luggage position on Suzuki Bandit GT
I have just purchased a bandit 1250 GT and when I got it home I found that you could not sit two people on the bike because of the position of the top box. It sits over the back seat...
Thu, 08 May 2008 00:14:00 GMT



Less Than 200 Paddock Passes Remain For Laguna Seca USGP

LAST CALL: PADDOCK PASSES ALMOST GONE Flagroom Tickets Nearly Sold-Out General Admission Tickets Still Available MONTEREY, Calif.


Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:53:46 GMT

MotoGP: Indianapolis Tire Test Day 2

Canepa put in 98 laps for his Ducati/Bridgestone team and edged into the top spot late in the session.


Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:35:32 GMT

Silverstone loses GP to Donington

Lewis Hamilton walks the track at Silverstone before its penultimate grand prix.


Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:30:49 GMT

Michelin Men Get to Know Indy

Michelin's MotoGP test team visited the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time on July 1st and 2nd to test tyres in readiness for the inaugural Indy MotoGP event scheduled for September 14th.


Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:10:51 GMT

German MX GP Preview

German MX GP Preview press release Looking for revenge after he missed the podium in France, MX1 series leader David Philippaerts of Yamaha Monster Motocross enters Germany with a watchful eye on runner-up ...


Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:33:27 GMT

Motorcycle fans get a taste of Moto GP

Matthew and Shelly Schwantz packed up three folding chairs, filled a small cooler with bottles of water and threw in some Dora snacks for their two children when they heard on the news this morning that MotoGP ...


Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:24:29 GMT

Moto GP taken over the Speedway

Race fans from across the Midwest spent the day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.


Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:11:24 GMT

It Must Be USGP Time: Edwards' Gear Going on eBay

July 2, 2008- Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S. will once again offer an incredible opportunity to bid for a set of riding gear worn by Colin Edwards at this year's upcoming MotoGP.


Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:57:43 GMT

MEN7 and Red Bull Prepare for 'Action'

MEN7, a multiplatform lifestyle and entertainment network that debuts tomorrow, has partnered with Red Bull to create a branded entertainment Web series, DNA of Sport .


Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:49:05 GMT

Mead meets big boys

YOUNG speedster Scott Mead shared the track with some of motorsports big guns when he took part in Aprilia Superteen race at Donington Park - a support race to the prestigious Moto GP series.


Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:29:16 GMT

Spies Prepares To Test Suzuki MotoGP Bike At Indianapolis Motor Speedway

' Ben Spies ran a hot lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Monday in preparation for Tuesday and Wednesday's MotoGP tire test at the world famous circuit, but this time it was in a pair of Nikes instead ...


Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:08:05 GMT

Dani Pedrosa leads Honda attack at Assen

The Spanish superstar is under no illusions that this Saturday's race will be a strong indicator of who has the means and the will to take the biggest prize in bikesport.


Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:52:19 GMT

Daily Gallery: 2008 Moto GP championship

The motorcycle equivalent of Formula One racing is MotoGP. The season is composed of 18 races in 14 countries, with the likes of Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati, Kawasaki, Aprilia and KTM participating.


Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:45:41 GMT

MotoGP Secures CBS and NBC Broadcasts Over Summer

MotoGP will be broadcast on network television across the United States once again this summer after an agreement was reached between MotoGP's commercial rights-holders Dorna Sports and both CBS Sports and NBC.


Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:36:46 GMT

Coppins Takes First Win of 2008 to Complete Yamaha One-Two in The Championship

An action packed weekend of Motocross racing ended today at Teutschenthal in front of 34000 spectators.


Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:56:17 GMT

Assen MotoGP Results

The Assen TT held earlier this weekend resulted in a second consecutive victory for Casey Stoner and Ducati.


Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:40:27 GMT

Vermeulen 8th as Rizla Suzuki's Sole Representative at Dutch TT

Chris Vermeulen will start from the third row for tomorrow's Dutch TT at Assen, after qualifying his Rizla Suzuki GSV-R in eighth place during this afternoon's session.


Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:27:49 GMT

Disney shows off E3 titles that will earn it some gamer cred

Disney Interactive Studios previewed what it said was the best of its E3 video game trade show line-up last week, as part of a tour for game critics.


Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:53:58 GMT

Stoner continues top form with Dutch win

Australian world champion Casey Stoner continued his excellent form on Saturday to win the Dutch MotoGP at Assen ahead of Spaniard Dani Pedrosa and American Colin Edwards.


Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:23:19 GMT

TT Assen: Kawasaki MotoGP Qualifying Recap - Crashed Out

Kawasaki's John Hopkins has been ruled out of tomorrow's Dutch TT at Assen, after sustaining a fractured left ankle and suspected compression injuries to his left knee in a high-speed crash during this ...


Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:44:31 GMT

 
       
   
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