2017

MV Agusta RVS unveiled

13 June 2017 by Liam Marsden

MV Agusta have taken the wraps off their new RVS after teasing the new bike in a Youtube clip released in May. Starting out with a standard MV Agusta Dragster 800, the weight of the new model is 160kg...

Aprilia Shiver 900 first ride incoming

13 June 2017 by Jon Urry

There has been a fair bit of debate on the subject, but Aprilia UK have now confirmed that they will be bringing the new Shiver 900 into the UK and it will cost a slightly odd sounding £8002 OTR due...

Harley-Davidson turn Street Rod into drag racer

12 June 2017 by Liam Marsden

Harley-Davidson have taken their new 750cc Street Rod and turned it into a drag racing machine for use in the NHRA championship in the US. The bikes, ridden by racers Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec,...

How to keep safe when riding in heavy rain...

11 June 2017 by Adam Child

Look after your visor Clear vision is even more important in heavy rain. This is doubly important as rainwater also tends to cling to a mucky visor, further reducing what you can see. Use an anti-fog...

The Sunday Social with BMW Chief Instructor Ian Biederman

11 June 2017 by Liam Marsden

What better way to spend a Sunday than for MCN to sit down with a fellow biker for a chinwag about life and bikes, of course. This week we caught up with Chief Instructor at the BMW UK Motorcycle Road...

Turns out sidecars can be worth a pretty penny

10 June 2017 by Neil Murray

Sidecars fetch decent money – even if they’re not attached to a bike! Can’t remember if I mentioned it, but I scratched my sidecar itch a short while ago by buying a BMW R65 and Watsonian combo from a...

Join #ride5000miles and improve your biking life

10 June 2017 by MCN News

Make the most of your bike this summer There’s still time to join our #ride5000miles challenge. “Our riding challenge is all about using your bike more and making the most of it,” says MCN’s Editor...

Gallery: Triumph Speed Triple vs Street Triple 765 RS

10 June 2017 by MCN News

You’d think there’s only room in the world for one ultimate super-naked Triumph triple, and that last year’s revamped Speed Triple would comfortably continue to fill the role in much the same way it...

Motorcycle sales suffering

09 June 2017 by James Archibald

Figures released by the MCIA have shown that motorcycle sales are still suffering in 2017, with the overall figures from May down year on year by 14.1%. New motorcycle registrations have been poor...

Shed built: 'for smiles-per-mile, the tiddlers win hands down'

09 June 2017 by James Archibald

Think of the tiny Puch mopeds and you may find yourself uninspired. Don’t be, they’re an absolute riot to own and ride – you buy them for fun, not performance. For Malcolm Wright, accepting a Coast to...

Kawasaki announce updates to the KX250F

08 June 2017 by James Archibald

Kawasaki have announced updates to their KX250F for the 2018 model.  The changes include revisions to the suspension that sees adjustments to the rear shock and some new components being used in the...

Classic Bike Live tickets on sale now

08 June 2017 by Liam Marsden

Tickets for the 2017 Footman James Classic Bike Live show at the East of England Arena October 28-29 are now on sale. Advance tickets cost £9 for adults, a £3 saving on the day price of £12. Children...

Ride the MT range and more as Yamaha hit the road this summer

08 June 2017 by Ped Baker

After three successful years touring the UK, the Yamaha roadshow is taking a new direction for 2017 with the introduction of the new Revs Your Heart Tour. The aim is to keep all the successful...

Barry Sheene inducted into Motorsport Hall of Fame

08 June 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

The grounds of the RAC’s Woodcote Hall were the location for the prestigious 2017 Motorsport Hall of Fame awards and this year the honour went to Barry Sheene, who joins the likes of Valentino Rossi,...

Gallery: Adventure bike shootout

08 June 2017 by MCN News

With the adventure bike class still dominating the new-bike market, there has been no let up in the push by manufacturers to be top dog. BMW’s R1200GS is the number one seller year on year and after...

Bike Meet with a View

08 June 2017 by Justin Hayzelden

With long established meets regularly grabbing the limelight it can often be difficult for new ones to find their feet; heritage means a lot in the world of motorcycling and traditional gatherings are...

EBR for sale

07 June 2017 by Liam Marsden

Liquid Asset Partners, the company that bought Erik Buell Racing last year, have put EBR and all of the assets up for sale. The sale which begins today (June 7) and includes a live auction on June 8...

Poll: Will Guy Martin return to the TT next year?

07 June 2017 by MCN News

Do you think Guy Martin return to the TT next year?

US Ducati dealer wants to buy Ducati

07 June 2017 by MCN News

A Ducati dealership in Portland, Oregon jokingly set up an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to buy Ducati after rumours circulated that the VW/Audi group is looking to sell the Italian brand. MotoCorsa...

SWM Superdual first ride

07 June 2017 by Michael Neeves

SWM’s new Superdual might not be big on bhp, cylinders or electronics, but it’s a proper little do-anything, go-anywhere machine.   Big adventure bikes are now caught up in the same power and...

Harley-Davidson to teach an entire town to ride

06 June 2017 by Liam Marsden

Harley-Davidson are attempting something which sounds ridiculous. They’re going to teach the entire population of a town in the United States to ride motorcycles and then put them all through their...

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06 June 2017 by Liam Marsden

In this week's issue: Epic Superbike TT

06 June 2017 by MCN News

In this week’s issue of MCN we bring you all the latest news from the first races at the 2017 Isle of Man TT as bad weather blighted practice week. Also inside MCN this week BMW R nineT Urban G/S...

Yamaha Venture revealed

06 June 2017 by Liam Marsden

Yamaha have taken the wraps off their new V-twin luxury cruiser, the Star Venture, although there is now word on whether or not the new model will be available in the UK. The new model is powered by a...

Subscribe to MCN and get SDoc100 cleaning kit

06 June 2017 by MCN News

Sign up to MCN this month and not only will you get a whole six-month’s worth of your favourite newspaper, but we’ll also send you a welcome gift of this fantastic SDoc100 cleaning kit. The kit...

Make an offer for unsold auction bikes

05 June 2017 by Liam Marsden

The recent H&H Classics National Motorcycle Museum sale saw over 70% of the vehicles going under the hammer heading for new homes, but there was still a substantial amount that failed to sell. The...

The Sunday Social with tattooist Dan Gold

04 June 2017 by Liam Marsden

What better way to spend a Sunday than for MCN to sit down with a fellow biker for a chinwag about life and bikes, of course. This week we caught up with tattooist to the stars turned custom bike...

Triumph confirmed as new Moto2 engine supplier

03 June 2017 by Richard Newland

Triumph have finally confirmed the intense rumours that have been coursing through the MotoGP paddock are true – they are the new engine supplier for Moto2, with the switch from Honda happening for...

Get a free copy of MCN

03 June 2017 by MCN News

Join the happy throng of riders racking up big miles this year Sign up to our 5000-mile challenge and as well as joining Britain’s nicest motorcycling community, you can claim a free MCN. “It’s...

Sell your bike at the right time

03 June 2017 by Neil Murray

I’ve got to sell another bike or two. I’ve been clearing stuff out over the last couple of months but I’ve still not got all that much space, so something’s got to go. First off is my classic BMW...

Harley-Davidson to sponsor Barberside 2017

02 June 2017 by MCN News

Harley-Davidson will sponsor the inaugural Barberside charity event, which aims to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Lions Barber Collective, an international collective of barbers...

Honda UK announces new head of motorcycles

02 June 2017 by MCN News

Honda has announced the appointment of a new Head of Motorcycles for its UK operation. Neil Fletcher will join the business in July, replacing Nick Campolucci. Neil previouslyworked at Honda for 15...

MCN needs you! Ever owned one of these bikes?

02 June 2017 by MCN News

Have you ever owned any of the following bikes? Was it hugely significant to you – maybe as your first big bike? If so, we want to hear from you for a series of forthcoming features in MCN. Bikes MCN...

Bike Shed superstars

01 June 2017 by James Archibald

The stage doesn’t get much better than the Tobacco Docks of London for one of the world’s finest custom motorcycling event as the fine chaps over at the Bike Shed returned for their annual show. Over...

Ducati win two prizes at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

01 June 2017 by Liam Marsden

Ducati walked away from the recent Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este show with two prizes for the Ducati Design: the Cafe Racer after it won the Motorcycle Design – Concept Bike and New Prototypes...

Gogoro Smartscooter 2 announced

31 May 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

We first got really excited about Gogoro a little over six months ago when we met with some of the team at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. They showed us the Smartscooter, a clever little electric...