2017

Year: 2017

Month: ALL

Kymco CV3 offers motorcycle performance on a car licence

02 December 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Kymco have their sights set on a slice of the inter-city commuter market with their new three-wheeled CV3 scooter, a machine which can be ridden on a car licence. Powered by the same 51bhp 550.4cc...

Honda CRF250 Rally review (2017-on): A great lightweight adventure bike

04 November 2020 by Michael Guy

Building on the growing appetite for adventure, Honda have launched the funky CRF 250 Rally. Capitalising on the overwhelming success of the Africa Twin and the kudos gained from becoming front...

A wheelie long 310 miles sets new world record

01 May 2019 by MCN News

Meet Masaru Abe – he’s utterly nuts. He’s also obsessed with scooters, and on Monday, May 1, 2017 he wheelied his Yamaha Jog into the record books, pulling off a feat that would end even the most...

Electric motorcycles: The buzz so far

11 February 2019 by MCN News

The end is nigh for vehicles powered by fossil fuels. In 2016, Germany voted to ban the internal combustion engine by 2030, and the UK Government is under pressure to bring its ban on the sales of new...

Piaggio start taking orders for Vespa Elettrica scooters

09 October 2018 by MCN News

Piaggo Group have started taking deposits of £550 for their Vespa Elettrica scooter online. The remaining balance of the £5999 price will be settled with a local dealer. MCN MODEL GUIDES Triumph...

2019 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT - the story

02 October 2018 by MCN News

The 2019 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT broke cover at Intermot, Cologne in 2018. The new bike gets a raft of technical upgrades including a 6.5” TFT dash, Quickshifter+ and lean-angle sensitivity for braking...

10 of the most inspiring women in motorcycling

13 September 2018 by MCN News

Motorcycling, as a sport and as a hobby, has historically been dominated by men. But there are an ever-growing number of women across the globe turning to two wheels as a form of enjoyment or as a...

Video: How a sidecar will change your riding

16 August 2018 by Andy Davidson

Mention sidecars in conversation and most eyes immediately glaze over. Sidecars are the preserve of old boys, they are impractical and boring – or so they say. I would have agreed myself, but after...

Best 11 must-visit museums (you can ride to)

18 July 2018 by MCN News

Are you planning a big trip or just want a destination with a difference for your weekend ride? We’ve compiled this great list of must see museums and all have their own unique motorcycling...

Video: Inside the Ducati Museum

18 July 2018 by MCN News

Ducati Museum curator Livio Lodi is known around the factory as the ‘living Ducati archive’ due to his extensive knowledge of the brand, all of which he has encapsulated in the firm’s stunning display...

First Ride: BMW C400X - Mid-size madness

22 June 2018 by MCN News

BMW’s decision to enter the mid-sized scooter market this year was based on numbers. Worldwide, this sector sells a constant 35-40,000 units a year, so represents a stable market in which to make an...

Gallery: A look back at DirtQuake 2017

20 June 2018 by MCN News

How many motorcycle events are there where you can watch professional racers line-up against amateurs, see old clunkers battle with modern machines and watch three people try to down six pints of warm...

Video: AGV release new retro Legends Collection

20 June 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Last year AGV released a new line of retro-inspired helmets, celebrating 70 years of the Italian manufacturer. Unveiled in Milan in November at the EICMA motorcycle show, the new Legends Collection...

First ride: Is Ducati's new 959 Panigale Corse worth £1900 more than the stocker?

26 April 2018 by Michael Neeves

Ducati’s 959 Panigale is the connoisseur’s sportsbike. Just like the still-brilliant Suzuki GSX-R750 it’s less about brute power and more about big corner speed. With a relatively modest 148bhp at...

Top 7 motorcycle destinations to ride this year

02 April 2018 by Jon Urry

If you are sick of the current wet and cold weather, now is the perfect time to let your mind wander towards a summer of some fantastic two-wheeled adventures. But don’t just think about getting out...

Video: On the Bridgestone Battlax R11 launch

12 March 2018 by MCN News

1. The new Bridgestone Battlax R11 is a race tyre. Although they’re street legal, they are homologated for racing and the new R11 tyres need heat in them to work at their best, therefore they aren’t...

First ride: 2018 Honda Gold Wing is 'light years ahead of the old Wing'

09 March 2018 by Adam Child

For seventeen years the previous Honda Gold Wing was a staple of Honda’s range. Introduced in 2001, it provided smooth, sophisticated but heavyweight transport to almost an entire generation of...

Expert tips for big trips #ride5000miles

07 March 2018 by MCN News

Top travel experts have revealed their tips to the two-wheeled trip of a lifetime. Pick your team and pick your bikes “Everyone has different expectations,” says Geraint Hughes of...

Video: Kawasaki's supercharged SX appeal

07 March 2018 by Adam Child

Despite what its name might suggest, the H2 SX is neither a supercharged H2 with added panniers and screen nor the best-selling Z1000SX with the H2’s 197bhp engine wedged in. No, the H2 SX is much,...

Michelin Thunderdrome at the 2018 Carole Nash #MCNShow

17 February 2018 by MCN News

The Michelin Thunderdrome has seen the likes of Carl Fogarty, Neil Hodgson, Ruben Xaus, and Chris Walker grace its arena at this year’s Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. Watch how they got on...

Elspeth Beard on the Carole Nash MCN London Show Adventure stage

16 February 2018 by Maria Vallahis

On this year’s Adventure Stage at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show there are a fantastic selection of globetrotters brimming with fascinating tale and invaluable touring tips. From packing...

Coys auction returns to Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2018

15 February 2018 by MCN News

Coys of Kensington will once again be holding an auction at the 2018 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show, featuring an enticing range of bikes for every pocket, this weekend. Last year’s auction...

Bike of the day: Rudge Ulster GP replica up for auction at Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show

09 February 2018 by MCN News

This stunning Rudge Ulster GP replica and over 150 classic and historic machines will go under the hammer in the Coys auction at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show on Saturday, February...

The Sunday Social with Charley Boorman

28 January 2018 by Liam Marsden

Hi Charley, how are you doing? “Not too bad at all, thank you. I could complain, but then nobody cares!” So you’re a Triumph ambassador – which new ones have you ridden? “All of them. The new Tiger...

How #ride5000miles works (it’s as simple as it sounds)

27 January 2018 by MCN News

Ride your bike for 5000 miles (or more) before the end of the year This isn’t a competition. You don’t win a prize for the most miles covered and there’s no award for the person that reaches 5000...

The Sunday Social with trials instructor Stuart Day

21 January 2018 by MCN News

For this week’s Sunday Social we spoke with Stuart Day, former British Enduro champion and owner of the Trials Day school. What’s for breakfast on your Sunday ride? “I live in Staffordshire, so it’s...

Famously expensive auction bikes

17 January 2018 by MCN News

Think some of the latest superbikes and adventure bikes cost a pretty penny or two? They’re nothing compared to some of the most expensive bikes ever to sell at auction. Some of the below bikes...

The Sunday Social with TT racer Maria Costello

07 January 2018 by Liam Marsden

For this week’s Sunday Social we spoke with Maria Costello, who was the first female solo racer to stand on the podium at the Isle of Man when she took third place in the Ultra Lightweight category at...

6 craziest bikes of 2017

26 December 2017 by MCN News

As years go, 2017 was a pretty crazy one, and we’re not talking about the bikes. But, it just so happens there were some pretty crazy bikes to come out in 2017. Not quite as crazy as the Kawasaki H2...

Is this the battery we've been waiting for?

22 December 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Research done at the University of Waterloo, Canada, could lead to the development of new batteries that triple the range of electric vehicles. The research has found that altering the material the...

Get your biking fix over winter

22 December 2017 by MCN News

Hands up if you’ve put your bike away for the winter? Yeah, there’s quite a few of us. And while we might be warmer on our way into work, there’s no doubt leaving the bike at home leaves a little hole...

BMW are planning a pocket-rocket

22 December 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

TVS have just released the Apache RR 310, a lightweight sportsbike that should be big news for BMW fans. Eh – BMW? Back in 2013, the German brand struck a deal with Indian motorcycle manufacturer TVS...

The best motorcycle reads for this Christmas

21 December 2017 by MCN News

When the weather outside is frightful, and your bike is tucked away for winter, the next best thing is reading about other peoples’ experiences on two wheel. So put your slippers on, turn the fire up,...

Huge bike test shake-up

21 December 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Back in December 2016, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) published a consultation with the Department for Transport (DfT) about proposed changes to the way that motorcyclists are taught...

Levis blasts back

21 December 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Levis motorcycles are blasting back with this stunning – and very clever – torque-laden V6 cafe racer. The story behind the rebirth of the British bike firm started in 2004 when an English engineer...

The Old Empire strikes back

20 December 2017 by James Archibald

Norfolk’s Old Empire Motorcycles are no strangers to classy and refined builds and, when commissioned by Triumph last year to go to town on a T120 Bonneville, they produced the goods, and then...