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MCIA lay out plans for motorbike industry following general election call with motorcycling manifesto
Today 16:56 by Dan Sutherland
The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) have revealed their ‘Powered Light Vehicle Manifesto’ encouraging politicians from all political parties to actively support the motorbike...
Biker deaths on the decline | Industry experts respond to falling fatalities amongst UK motorcyclists
Today 14:55 by Dan Sutherland
Motorcycle industry experts have expressed their delight at the declining number of road deaths amongst bikers, with the latest government figures suggesting a drop of 12% between 2022 and...
Prescott Bike Festival brings racing back to Europe’s second oldest hillclimb venue this month
Today 10:54 by Nye Davis
Prescott Bike Festival returns for its twelfth incarnation this June 23, welcoming an ever-eclectic mix of two-wheeled machinery to the historic hillclimb location – all raising money for the regional...
Enter the R100X | Custom builder turns 1990s BMW R80R into £40,000 stripped-back dirt demon
Today 10:12 by Nye Davis
What happens when you take a humble 1995 BMW R80R, pluck it from retirement and inject800 hours of unbounded engineering masteryinto it? The result is what Formula One engineer Ben Norton has...
Ducati pump the brakes on Scrambler concept hype and confirm departure of 1100 Sport Pro
Yesterday 14:54 by Nye Davis
Following the global launch of two Scrambler prototypes at the recent Bike Shed Moto Show in London, Ducati bosses have told MCN that we could see a production bike come to market, but not anytime...
Honda commits to electric future for small capacity motorcycle market at 2024 business briefing
05 June 2024 by Nye Davis
Honda has announced that it will continue to push electrification for the small capacity motorcycle market.The automotive giant described EVs (electric vehicles) as the “most effective solution...
Norton heads up north | Solihull brand establishes first Scottish location with Perth dealership
05 June 2024 by Nye Davis
Norton’s full motorcycle lineup is now available to Scottish customers as the Solihull brand recently announced a sales partnership with Revolutions of Perth.Related: Norton widen net with South...
Wick High School teacher sets up a motorcycle mechanics club for kids as young as 11
05 June 2024 by Dan Sutherland
You’re never too young to get into bikes – as a group of kids at a Scottish school discovered when one of their teachers set up an after-school club where they could learn how to strip, rebuild and...
Merseyside police recover and return motorbikes stolen from Isle of Man TT tourists in Liverpool
05 June 2024 by Dan Sutherland
Merseyside Police have recovered and returned two motorbikes belonging to German tourists, who were visiting Liverpool on their way to the annual Isle of Man TT races.The bikes – a Honda Africa...
KTM tease semi automatic AMT adventure concept at Red Bull Erzbergrodeo enduro event
05 June 2024 by Dan Sutherland
KTM have teased what appears to be a new semi-automatic large-capacity V-twin engined adventure bike at the gruelling Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, in Austria.Ridden by French enduro legend Johnny...
It's trick triple time | Triumph team up with Breitling to produce limited edition Speed Triple 1200RR
04 June 2024 by Nye Davis
Got 23 grand laying around? Triumph may have just the ticket, launching a special-edition Speed Triple 1200RR in collaboration with Swiss watchmaker Breitling.Just 270 will be produced, with...
Boost your bike control, comfort and stamina: Get fit to ride with Jane Omorogbe
03 June 2024 by Jane Omorogbe
Boost your bike control, comfort and stamina with these simple fitness and flexibility tips from ex-Gladiator and fitness coach Jane Omorogbe… Part 5: BackBack pain can be completely...
Globetrotting adventurer Nick Sanders completes another two-wheeled around the world adventure
03 June 2024 by Nye Davis
Legendary motorcycle adventurer Nick Sanders has completed yet another round the world ride, this time trading horsepower for manpower (with a dash of electric assistance).Related: Nick Sanders...
Skills school: 'A rapid turn for the better'
03 June 2024 by MCN
PART 5: NEXT-LEVEL STEERING If you want to boost your riding pace, first you need to learn how to steer like a total pro WITH DAVE HEWSON CHIEF TRACK COACH Dave’s done a 123mph lap of the...
'Make Your Mark': A new mental health organisation looking to make a difference in the biking community
03 June 2024 by Nye Davis
A new mental health organisation has been formed in Wales with the aim of training bikers to provide support within their communities, while also offering monthly ‘chat and check in’ style meet-ups...
Meet the travelling TT marshals on hand to provide rapid emergency response at the Isle of Man TT
03 June 2024 by Dan Sutherland
This year’s Isle of Man TT races are being supported by volunteer travelling marshals – a highly experienced collection of ex-Mountain Course competitors who specialise in incident management,...
BMW restore supercharged 1937 255 Kompressor race bike ahead of planned Peter Hickman TT parade lap
03 June 2024 by Dan Sutherland
BMW’s classic division in Germany have built a semi-replica version of their supercharged 255 Kompressor twin racer, which began competing at the Isle of Man in late 1930s and was ridden to victory in...
Arai celebrate 40 years at the Isle of Man TT races with parade lap and special RX-7V Evo helmet
03 June 2024 by Dan Sutherland
Arai have been celebrating their 40th anniversary of supporting the Isle of Man TT races this year, marking the occasion with a special helmet and a parade lap in the middle of the two-week road...
Humberside Police roll out Yamaha Ténéré 700-riding bike crime taskforce
03 June 2024 by Dan Sutherland
Humberside Police have launched a new force-wide operation designed to target criminals using motorbikes to commit offences, as well as deliberately evade arrest.Operation Yokohama kicked off on...
Annual Bike Shed London Show brings 16,000 custom bike fans into the capital
31 May 2024 by Nye Davis
The London Bike Shed Moto Show attracted thousands of custom and classic fans to the nation’s capital late last month, with 16,000 attendees visiting the Tobacco Dock venue between May...
Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry company promise more space and luxury for TT goers with new Manxman boat
31 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company put a new ferry into service ahead of this year’s TT races, promising more room, better food, and more. The ‘Manxman’ is the biggest vessel ever used by Steam...
Via Moto quits Sheffield | Main dealer driven out of Steel City over Clean Air Zone concerns
31 May 2024 by Nye Davis
Motorcycle dealership Via Moto has announced it will be moving its business premises from the city centre, marking the second major motorcycle retailer after SMC to leave Sheffield this...
Celebrate Father's Day with MCN
31 May 2024 by MCN
This Father’s Day, give Dad the gift of adventure with MCN. For just £19.99, treat him (or yourself) to 12 exciting issues packed with the latest news, bike reviews, and sports analysis to enjoy every...
Over 100 motorcycles available to test ride at Adventure Bike Rider Festival 2024
31 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland
Organisers of the annual Adventure Bike Rider Festival have confirmed that over 100 different motorcycle models will be available to test ride at this year’s event.Returning to the grounds of...
Rutter family honoured at 2024 Isle of Man TT with new corner name and parade lap
31 May 2024 by Nye Davis
The life and racing accomplishments of the Rutter family will be celebrated at this year’s Isle of Man TT races, with a parade lap and the renaming of a corner.This year marks 30 years since the...
Buell announce planned European expansion backed by US small business grant
30 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland
Buell Motorcycles, famed for their heritage of rumbling V-twin muscle bikes, have announced they are planning to come back to Europe in the near future.The Michigan firm’s current range includes...
Chris Dabbs 1963-2024 | A tribute to legendary former MCN staffer
28 May 2024 by Stuart Barker
Chris Dabbs was one of the best known and most respected motorcycle journalists in the industry, having worked at MCN for almost 37 years. But it was his lion-hearted spirit and absolute refusal to...
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride raises millions as 111,000 riders turn out in style
28 May 2024 by Nye Davis
Thousands of riders around the world donned their finest threads to take part in this year’s annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), raising more than £5.5 million for men’s mental health and...
BMW launch two-litre R20 boxer-powered roadster concept at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este show
24 May 2024 by Nye Davis
BMW have pulled the covers off anall-new R20 concept machine at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este show on the banks of Lake Como, suggesting a new roadster could be on the way soon.BMW say...
Ducati showcase exciting new Scrambler concepts at London Bike Shed show
24 May 2024 by Nye Davis
Ducati could soon be adding fresh metal to their already extensive retro Scrambler range, with the Bologna brand unveiling two new V-twin prototypes in London.Revealed to the world at the Bike...
Dorset Police seeking assistance after 10 bikes stolen from Rotate Motorcycles dealership
24 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland
Rotate Motorcycles in Bournemouth are appealing to the public for information after their used bike showroom was targeted by thieves, who stole ten bikes under the cover of darkness including a number...
Norton launch custom colour program with unique White Charger rotary tribute
24 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland
Norton Motorcycles have launched a new ‘One of One’ custom colour program with a unique V4 SV superbike, inspired by the ‘White Charger’ RCW588 rotary ridden to victory in the 1992 Senior TT race on...
New Voge DS900X wants its share of adventure, with the BMW F900 engine and an array of off-road kit
22 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland
Voge Motorcycles are hoping to muscle into the crowded mid-size adventure segment with their new 900 DSX twin – and its sub-£9000 price tag is bound to get it noticed.The 895cc parallel twin motor...
Suzuki Live will celebrate 25 years of the Hayabusa and SV650 at Cadwell Park
22 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland
Suzuki UK will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of both the dependable SV650 twin and ballistic Hayabusa hyperbike at Cadwell Park this coming June.The special occasion will be marked during...
Had a bike nicked? Merseyside Police seek rightful owners of stolen off-roaders
22 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland
Police are seeking the owners of several off-road motorcycles and a quadbike, after they were seized by officers during a recent operation in Merseyside.The force recovered the stolen machines...
BSB with a view as Cadwell Park opens new hospitality centre
22 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland
Lincolnshire race circuit Cadwell Park have opened a new hospitality centre, aiming to give customers a more luxurious spectating experience at the top of the iconic Mountain section.Based within...
