2014

Year: 2014

Month: ALL

Kawasaki ZXR750 H1 needed

18 August 2014 by MCN

MCN is on th elookout for owners of a Kawasaki ZX750 H1, which we need for a static photoshoot this week. We don’t need to ride the bike, we’ll just collect it and drop it back off when we’re...

This is the world’s first glimpse of a working version of the all-new 200bhp Lotus C-01 superbike, spied testing on the roads near the German headquarters of the firm behind the bike. The image is the...

Minimum driving ban petition launched

16 August 2014 by Andy Downes

The family of a motorcyclist killed by a car driver have started a petition calling for a minimum two-year driving ban for anyone found guilty of causing the death of another road user. Matthew...

Bimota dealer opens in Scotland

15 August 2014 by Andy Downes

The UK’s only Bimota dealer has opened in Scotland with the first two bikes already shipped and in stock ready for sale. Moto Meccanica has taken delivery of a BMW S1000RR-engined BB3 superbike along...

Petition to ban surface dressing launched

15 August 2014 by MCN

An online petition to try and get the practice of resurfacing roads with a method called surface dressing stopped has already attracted more than 2500 signatures. The ePetition was started by...

September MADness

14 August 2014 by MCN

If your September evenings are looking a little devoid of humour, you need to head to a theatre in Maidstone, Southend, Newark or Scunthorpe to be entertained by persistent prankster and GP...

New exhaust for Ducati Panigale in Japan

14 August 2014 by MCN

The horrified response to the Japanese specification Ducati 1199 when it was unveiled in 2012 has prompted this revised exhaust system, spotted by a spy photographer at the Ducati test track last...

Buying guide: Kawasaki H2

14 August 2014 by MCN

Fast, loud, thirsty and anti-social, Kawasaki’s H2 triple embraced the Seventies’ spirit of excess. The 748cc two-stroke burned briefly but intensely, lighting up the scene in 1971 before being...

MCN needs your help

14 August 2014

Interested in helping MCN make its website even better? We have some interesting new ideas we’re testing out and now we need to hear what you think of them. We’re looking for any regular visitors to...

Where would you like to see British MotoGP round in future?

13 August 2014 by Matthew Birt

Today’s announcement that the Circuit of Wales has signed a five-year contract with Dorna to host the British GP from 2015 onwards is not as clear cut as it seems. Not only does the multi-million...

Circuit of Wales to host British GP

13 August 2014 by Richard Newland

The Circuit of Wales has today announced a five-year deal with the owners of MotoGP – Dorna – to host the British GP, taking the reins from Silverstone. The only problem for the Circuit of Wales is...

New GSX-S1000 spied

13 August 2014 by Andy Downes

This is a full-production version of the new naked 1000cc bike Suzuki is calling the GSX-S1000 and hopes to be able to take on the performance naked class rivals in 2015. MCN revealed the plans for...

Hesketh 24 first ride

13 August 2014 by Phil West

The British revival rumbles on. Or in this case THUNDERS. And then some. Hesketh is the latest UK heritage motorcycle brand to be reborn, (following Triumph in 1990, Norton in 2009 and Ariel last...

Harley recall now includes UK models

13 August 2014 by MCN

A US recall of more than 66,000 ABS-equipped Harley-Davidson Touring models will now include UK models, and owners will be contacted imminently by their dealer to arrange for the three hours of work...

New MCN August 13: Suzuki GSX-S1000 spied

12 August 2014 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s new look MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from August 16. – Suzuki GSX-S1000 spied – Superbikes vs super-nakeds – KTM RC125 first ride – All-new Indian Scout...

New KTM 1290 Super Adventure spied

11 August 2014 by Andy Downes

This is a new, range-topping version of the KTM Adventure range that will get the 1301cc V-twin from the Superduke R, a larger fuel tank and even more sophisticated electronics so it can sit above the...

Meet your heroes at the Day of Champions

08 August 2014 by MCN

We’ve teamed up with Riders for Health to offer one lucky reader the chance to meet their GP heroes at the fantastic Day of Champions event taking place at Silverstone Circuit on Thursday August...

Penalty for mobile use could double

08 August 2014 by MCN

Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has suggested the penalty for using a mobile phone while driving could be doubled from three points to six, backing up Met Police Commissioner Sir Bernard...

What will you spend your £10 eVoucher on?

07 August 2014

MCN’s bike insurance comparison site, MCNcompare.com has been designed especially for you and the average saving on our site is a whopping £150*! And that’s not all, to celebrate these fantastic savings, we’re giving you a tenner to spend on helmets and clothing** at Sportsbikeshop.co.uk, just for getting a quote. Save time and money by comparing your insurance at MCNcompare.com today. What...

Has Cal Crutchlow made the right move defecting to Honda?

07 August 2014 by MCN

Two weeks ago Cal Crutchlow was staying with Ducati for the second year of his contract, but now he’s announced he’ll be moving to the LCR Honda squad in 2015.

New MCN August 6th: Norton Rotaries Ride Again

05 August 2014

In this week’s new look MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from August 6. FREE Weekend Missions 24-page adventure biking guide – things you can get out on your bike and do this...

Indian launch new Indian Scout

04 August 2014 by Steve Hunt

Indian Motorcycles launched the 2015 version of their iconic Scout at the Sturgis motorcycle rally yesterday. It’s the first, all-new Scout for over 70 years. The 1133cc, V-Twin weighs in at 253kg...

Testing time for teens

04 August 2014 by MCN

Stricter motorcycle licence rules have caused a massive drop in young riders taking their tests. New learner rider rules introduced in January last year stopped under-19s from riding anything bigger...

Harley-Davidson reveals new Road Glide

01 August 2014 by Andy Downes

Three weeks after MCN scooped spy shots of the 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide shooting a new brochure then official images have been released by the firm. The new Road Glide is the latest model to...

Mitas tyre recall over potential for bulging

01 August 2014 by Andy Downes

Budget tyre brand Mitas is recalling Sport Force radial motorcycle tyres manufactured in 2014 because of the risk of bulges appearing at high speeds. The Slovenian tyre producer Savatech is...

Suzuki slashes £1000 off prices

01 August 2014 by Andy Downes

Suzuki has announced it is knocking £1000 off a range of bike for a limited period of time to include the entire GSX-R range, V-Strom 650, GSR750, GSX1250FA and Burgman 650 Executive. The offer starts...

An evening with MotoGP photographer Scott Jones

01 August 2014 by MCN

American MotoGP photographer Scott Jones is over in the UK for the British Grand Prix in a few weeks and as part of his trip Scott has added a visit to the MCN offices in Peterborough on August...

Buying guide: BMW R100RS

01 August 2014 by MCN

Even back in the seventies BMW was battling the idea its bikes were just for old men. So in 1977 it signed up professional stylist Hans Muth to create the ultimate sports tourer. The result was the...

New Yamaha R6 rumoured for 2015

01 August 2014 by MCN

If Yamaha’s YZF-R1 is getting on a bit, having not had a major facelift since 2009, its supersport R6 brother is now positively ancient. Its last notable tweak was revealed in 2007 when the ’08-spec...

Fassbender takes to the track

31 July 2014 by MCN

X-Men star Michael Fassbender had his first ever track experience yesterday at the Honda Ron Haslam Race School. He follows hot on the heels of fellow X-Men actors James McAvoy and Nicholas Hoult, who...

Kevin Ash Scholarship scheme launches

31 July 2014 by MCN

A new scholarship programme to promote the careers of aspiring motorcycle journalists has been launched by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA), Motor Cycle News, and The Daily Telegraph. The...

New Yamaha R1 on the way

31 July 2014 by MCN

Yamaha is just three months away from unveiling a completely new YZF-R1 superbike that it hopes will have the same class-defining impact the original 1998 model had when it was launched. The new bike...

Work experience opportunity at MCN

30 July 2014 by MCN

Interested in a career in digital media? Know a bit about motorcycles and your way around a PC? You could be just the person we’re looking for. Motorcyclenews.com is undergoing a significant revamp and as part of this work we need a keen young nipper to help us out. The placement is for two weeks and the successful candidate will be based in our Peterborough office. Most of the work won’t be as...

2014

Kawasaki ZXR750 H1 needed

Lotus C-01 spied testing

Minimum driving ban petition launched

Bimota dealer opens in Scotland

Petition to ban surface dressing launched

September MADness

New exhaust for Ducati Panigale in Japan

Buying guide: Kawasaki H2

MCN needs your help

Where would you like to see British MotoGP round in future?

Circuit of Wales to host British GP

New GSX-S1000 spied

Hesketh 24 first ride

Harley recall now includes UK models

New MCN August 13: Suzuki GSX-S1000 spied

New KTM 1290 Super Adventure spied

Meet your heroes at the Day of Champions

Penalty for mobile use could double

What will you spend your £10 eVoucher on?

Has Cal Crutchlow made the right move defecting to Honda?

New MCN August 6th: Norton Rotaries Ride Again

Indian launch new Indian Scout

Testing time for teens

Harley-Davidson reveals new Road Glide

Mitas tyre recall over potential for bulging

Suzuki slashes £1000 off prices

An evening with MotoGP photographer Scott Jones

Buying guide: BMW R100RS

New Yamaha R6 rumoured for 2015

Fassbender takes to the track

Kevin Ash Scholarship scheme launches

New Yamaha R1 on the way

Work experience opportunity at MCN

Go karting with Bradley Smith in association with Oxford Products

New MCN July 30: The real Marquez

Indian Roadmaster revealed