December

Year: 2016

Month: December

Video: The time Freddie Spencer took on a car and Honda VF700S

20 December 2016 by MCN News

Today marks the 55th birthday of 500cc Grand Prix legend Freddie Spencer, who won the 500cc championship in 1983 and both the 250cc and 500cc world titles in 1985. ‘Fast Freddie’ is regarded as one of...

Poll: What’s your top Brit bike of the current crop?

20 December 2016 by MCN News

What’s your top Brit bike of the current crop?

How the hell do you... Complete the Dakar Rally?

19 December 2016 by Andy Davidson

Here’s part 18 Answered by Llewellyn Pavey – In 2015, Llewellyn competed in, and finished, his first Dakar Rally. Getting to the finish line of the Dakar is one battle, but even making it to the start...

Ducati Globetrotter 90 comes to an end

19 December 2016 by Liam Marsden

Globetrotter 90, the round the world trip celebrating Ducati’s 90th anniversary has come to an end as the final rider returned to the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale on Friday Decmber 16. The...

Last minute Christmas buys

18 December 2016 by MCN News

Today is the last day you can order from the good lord-internet and still receive your package in time for Christmas. Struggling for motorcycle gift ideas as the deadline draws nearer? Let MCN be your...

Custom builders: What we'd buy for £3000

18 December 2016 by MCN News

Bikes for sale We’re all guilty of daydreaming about our dream garage, should money be no option. But what if you only have £3000 to spend on a bike? We spoke to three legendary custom builders to see what they’d...

This week in news...

17 December 2016 by MCN News

What every Saturday needs: This week in news looked a bit like this… Guy Martin buys a ‘proper’ boozer Road racer turned TV presenter, Guy Martin, has opened his own pub in “centre of t’universe” –...

Bikes catching our eye this week

17 December 2016 by MCN News

Bikes for sale There are currently over 15,000 bikes for sale on our site, but these are the three bikes that are catching our eye this week. 2003 Aprilia RSV1000 Factory, £3,495 Seller says: This 2003-53...

Gallery: Triumph Bonneville Bobber launch

17 December 2016 by MCN News

You’re looking at one of the prettiest and most eagerly anticipated Triumphs ever. The new £10,500 Bonneville Bobber was only unveiled in October, but deposits are already gushing into dealers –...

November motorcycle registrations up 12%

16 December 2016 by Liam Marsden

Figures released by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) show new motorcycle registrations in November were up 12% compared to November 2015 and up 7% this year to date. 114,160 motorcycles were...

Triumph celebrates three years in India

16 December 2016 by MCN News

Triumph are celebrating three years in India this month, having first launched in the country in December 2013 with a single dealership. Since the first dealership opened Triumph have sold 3500 models...

20 questions: Igor Akrapovic

16 December 2016 by MCN News

We sat down with exhaust legend Igor Akrapovic to talk racing, wheelies and his riding heroes. Q1. What are you currently riding? I haven’t been riding much at all in the last two years because of a...

Finance: Affordable exotica

16 December 2016 by MCN News

Personal Contract Purchase now finances 20-30% of all new bikes sold in the UK, and it’s growing fast. But it might not be right for you, so make sure you understand what it is and how it works. You...

MCN's Christmas crackers

16 December 2016 by MCN News

Make socks and calendars the ghosts of Christmas past by leaving this page open on your laptop. Radio-controlled Ducati 1199 Panigale Fancy a Panigale for Christmas? Here’s one you stand a chance of...

Video: Razor-sharp riding on new KTM 790 Duke prototype

15 December 2016 by James Archibald

KTM 790 Duke Prototype KTM have released a video of the KTM 790 Duke being thrashed on track – and it’s a stunner. It isn’t hard to understand why the video has been titled ‘The Scalpel’ as the test...

Motorcycle stolen after RAC says to leave it at the side of the road

15 December 2016 by Liam Marsden

A motorcyclist had his bike stolen after the RAC advised him to leave it at the side of the road due to a break down. 42-year-old John Edwards was riding his Triumph Tiger 1050 through Croydon on...

7 reasons you should ride this week...

14 December 2016 by MCN News

1. Twin shock sensations Durham Dales Classic Trial Where Middle England Classic Vehicle Club, Co. Durham When December 18, from 10am Entry Free Info durhamdalesclassictrial.org.uk The...

Honda gets in on ride sharing with Grab

14 December 2016 by Liam Marsden

Honda has signed up with Grab, an app-based ride-hailing company based in Indonesia that allows motorcycles to be used as one of the forms of transportation. Grab operates much like Uber and Lyft,...

Poll: What’s your biking New Year’s Resolution?

13 December 2016 by MCN News

What’s your biking New Year’s Resolution?

In this week's issue: 5-in-1 Christmas double issue

13 December 2016 by MCN News

It’s #MCNWednesday again and this week’s issue is a bumper 5-in-1 Christmas double issue! This issue will be on sale until December 27 and comes jam packed with a free glossy BSB calendar, pullout...

Treat your Suzuki this Christmas

13 December 2016 by James Archibald

Suzuki launch winter service campaign Suzuki are offering free oil and a filter worth up to £50 with every service at authorised dealerships. Owners need to simply apply for a winter discount card...

Finance: An interesting time to buy

13 December 2016 by MCN News

BMW have made the prospect of owning a new R1200GS even more tantalising with a new Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) deal. By reducing the annual interest rate from 9.9% APR to just 3.9%, BMW UK are...

Polaris Slingshot recalled

12 December 2016 by Jordan Gibbons

The Polaris Slingshot has been recalled due to the potential for suspension failure, brake failure and risk of fire The Polaris Slingshot three wheeled motorcycle has been recalled due to a hazardous...

How the hell do you... Get your elbow down?

12 December 2016 by Andy Davidson

Here’s part 17 Answered by Scott Redding – Wild-riding Scott Redding has also got his head down, too Hope for the best? The first time I did it was on a 125 at Mugello, but then in Moto2 it became...

Triumph Bonneville Bobber: price and Inspiration Kits announced

11 December 2016 by Michael Neeves

Triumph has confirmed their new Bonneville Bobber will cost £10,500 when it hits dealers in February. As well as offering over 150 official performance, touring and cosmetic accessories, a full LED...

A week with the Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak: Part four

11 December 2016 by Simon Hargreaves

Built to commemorate Ducati’s dominance at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Simon Hargreaves takes the Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak on the longest hill climb of them all… Part three:...

Gallery: £100 a month heroes tested

10 December 2016 by MCN News

It’s December, which means, despite a couple of mild days, the riding season is firmly behind us for the next few months. But at this time of year certain bikes that would otherwise get overlooked...

This week in news...

10 December 2016 by MCN News

What every Saturday needs: This week in news looked a bit like this… Goodwood date change The Goodwood Festival of Speed dates have changed for 2017. It will be held between June 29 and July 2,...

Finance: The last of the analogue superbikes

09 December 2016 by MCN News

The introduction of three new Honda Fireblades and two new Suzuki GSX-R1000s in 2017 signals the end of raw, unfiltered superbikes. Thankfully the outgoing models are still with us for a little while...

KTM's secret 790 Adventure spied

09 December 2016 by Richard Newland

These are the first decent images of KTM’s next adventure bike – the 790 Adventure, which isn’t expected to arrive in dealers until early 2019. KTM CEO, Stefan Pierer, recently confirmed to MCN that...

Triumph Bonneville Bobber Madrid launch incoming

09 December 2016 by Michael Neeves

We’ll be riding the new Triumph Bonneville Bobber at its world launch in Madrid on Monday. The Hinckley firm unveiled the latest addition to the Bonneville family at the trendy Printworks venue in...

Video: Londoners stop daylight bike theft

08 December 2016 by Liam Marsden

Two would-be bike thieves were foiled by passers-by as they tried to steal a Ducati Panigale 1199S in broad daylight, and one member of the public caught the whole event on camera. The incident took...

Ducati Globetrotter 90 on the final leg

08 December 2016 by Liam Marsden

The final leg of the Ducati Globetrotter 90 tour is underway, with the Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro due to return to the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale on December 15. Ducati Globetrotter 90...

Finance: £100-a-month heroes tested

08 December 2016 by MCN News

PCP deals now finance 20-30% of new bikes sold in the UK, and that number is growing, with deals to suit almost any budget. TOP STORIES BSB: Superstock shake up confirmed for 2017 Alpinestars neck...

Ever owned a BSA Gold Star?

08 December 2016 by MCN News Team

Have you owned a BSA Gold Star? Is it the best bike you’ve ever owned? Do you have fond memories of it? Have you got one parked in your garage today? Then we need your help with an upcoming MCN...

Yamaha FZR owners we need you!!

07 December 2016 by MCN News Team

Have you owned a Yamaha FZR750? Is it the best bike you’ve ever owned? Do you have fond memories of it? Have you got one parked in your garage today? Then we need your help with an upcoming MCN...