Videos
Test: Kawasaki Versys 2010
20 August 2010
We keep getting letters in from you all about the Versys and how great it is: if you’re still not convinced, check out this video (skip to the five-minute mark) which shows the grunty 650 parallel twin taking on some pretty rough terrain. Handy if your sat nav ever tells you the wrong way to go up a mountain pass...
Triumph Rocket III – 21st century motorcycle
20 August 2010.
Paying homage to our used cruiser guide this month on page 10 is this tongue-in-cheek video showing how the monster Triumph Rocket III came into being. Watch out for the banjo player and dead badger...
MoT: Prepare & Pass - Wheel alignment
20 August 2010.
Following our guide to passing your bike’s MoT first time this month on page 23, this clear, easy to follow video explaining exactly how to measure and check if your rear wheel is out of alignment, using the string method. Simple!
Honda Fireblade in Selfridges window
23 July 2010.
Amazing video showing Honda’s legendary Fireblade converted into a suspended work of art for famous London department store Selfridges shop window. The display is there until the end of August on Oxford Street.
Snell helmet testing with LabVIEW and CompactDAQ
23 July 2010.
Ignore the slightly cheesy commentary and this video will show you one of the Snell helmet impact tests in action, so you can get an idea of what helmet testing is about. Go to page 14 for this month’s feature on helmets and the kind of testing and standards they go through.
Boston Bike Night 2010
23 July 2010.
If you didn’t manage to make it to this year’s Boston Bike Night, this video shows you what you missed. Despite the slightly jerky editing, it manages to show the thousands of bikers that turned up to enjoy the live music, trade stands and the opportunity to see all the many different bikes on display. MCM was there: expect a report in the next issue...
2010 Triumph Sprint GT
18 June 2010.
Sports-tourers beware: Triumph's new Sprint GT is set to be one of the best value big tourers out there.
Bruce Wilson takes the new Sprint GT out for a ride on the Isle of Skye.
Excellent Motorcycle Touring Video
18 June 2010.
Really gets you in the mood to jump on your bike and hit the road this summer. Featuring all sorts of bikes in all sorts of places, this video has some great on-board riding footage on lots of winding roads. And the Johnny Cash soundtrack is an added bonus too. To get the most out of your touring holiday this year, read our six-page touring special, starting on page 18.
Rieju Tango 250 video prova off-road
18 June 2010.
Spanish manufacturer Rieju’s urban small-bore trailie is put through its paces on track and trail by a couple of trials and MX stars. Kind of like putting a star in a reasonably priced car. Check out our 250s test this month on page 28.
Mel Falconer Gas Gas 200 Gurston May 2010
18 June 2010.
Yep, the MCM editor has been causing havoc again at a hill climb near you. With hill climbs, it’s all about the start... on cold tyres. Mel rides the smallest bike in the paddock, a completely stock Gas Gas 200 with supermoto wheels chucked in it. Cheap, friendly and anyone can do it: that’s the kind of racing we like. Watch out for a full report next month...
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Harley-Davidson Electra Glide & BMW S1000RR - Which one is most fun?
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Vive le Versys! Grunty 650 in France
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Big, brawny, budget. Kawasaki GPZ1100
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How to pass the test first time
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