2017

Year: 2017

Month: ALL

Proof! There's more to Essex than TOWIE

16 February 2017 by Justin Hayzelden

Burnham-on-Crouch isn’t the kind of place you ride through or past, it’s the kind of place you ride to. Situated along the southern end of the Dengie peninsula in Essex, on the north bank of the River...

Finance: 'Get yourself a new bike for less'

15 February 2017 by Emma Franklin

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...

Win a Harley-Davidson plus the riding trip of a lifetime

15 February 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Harley-Davidson are offering the chance to win a free bike along with a riding trip in America What’s better than a motorcycle? A free one of course. Harley-Davidson are running a competition where...

Gallery: Carole Nash MCN London show sets up

15 February 2017 by MCN News

London is getting ready for the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show Things are starting to get underway at the ExCel in London as we prepare for this year’s Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show.

Rider (and bike) get a lift from a bus!

15 February 2017 by James Archibald

Need a lift mate? One rider who had the misfortune of breaking down on the N2 in Dublin found himself on the route of a compassionate bus driver who picked him up, along with his bike. The rider was...

New KTM 790 is scalpel-sharp

15 February 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

KTM prepares to put stunning 790 concept bike into production KTM are getting ready to unleash this sharp-looking 790 weapon. MCN managed to get hold of these spy shots as the Austrian firm held...

Yamaha SCR950 gets Yard Built treatment

15 February 2017 by James Archibald

New Yard Built SCR950 from Jess Palhegyi Design Yamaha have been at it again. The first machine of 2017 to be a part of their Yard Built Project has been unveiled, this time with their new SCR950 in...

Poll: What do you use to keep your bike safe from thieves?

14 February 2017 by MCN News

What do you use to keep your bike safe from thieves? Looking for the perfect two-wheeled companion? Visit MCN Bikes For Sale website or use MCN’s Bikes For Sale App.

Last chance to get advance show tickets

14 February 2017 by MCN News

If you’re thinking of coming to the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this weekend there are only a few hours left to take advantage of the £17 advance ticket price. The offer ends at midnight...

In this week's issue: New GSX-R1000 finally tested

14 February 2017 by MCN News

In this week’s issue, we have the world first ride of the new Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Triumphs new Street Triple 765. But do they have enough to rule the roost? Rossi in a world domination bid and wants...

Chris Walker will see you at the London show!

14 February 2017 by MCN News

Who will you be backing? The Brits or the Aussies? John McGuinness, Chris Walker, Neil Hodgson, Aidan Collins will be up against Troy Corser, Billy McConnell, Mark Lemon and Kevin Doolan in the...

MCN Quiz of the Year results!

13 February 2017 by MCN News

We’re sure you’re dying to get the answers for the MCN Quiz of 2016, aren’t you? Now, if you want to complete the quiz, because for some reason you missed our festive issue, you can download it...

Fancy owning Troy Corser’s Ducati 996 RS WSB bike?

13 February 2017 by James Archibald

Rare and exotic bikes up for sale at COYS auction More than 130 rare and classic motorcycles, worth millions of pounds, will be auctioned off on Saturday, February18 as the COYS auction returns to the...

Fantasy Road Race 2017 is go!

10 February 2017 by MCN News

MCN’s Fantasy Road Race competition is go for 2017! After a fantastic season of racing in 2016, now is the time for you to turn team manager and select your very own dream team for what promises to be...

Ducati SuperSport first ride incoming

10 February 2017 by Michael Neeves

We’ll be riding the new Supersport at its world launch next Tuesday in Spain, on the road and at the Monteblanco circuit. The new 937cc V-twin machine should be the answer to many sportsbike riders’...

2017 Triumph Street Triple first ride incoming!

10 February 2017 by Michael Neeves

We’ll be riding the new 765cc Street Triple at its world launch on Monday on the road and at the magnificent Catalunya MotoGP circuit. It’s hard to believe the out-going 675cc Street Triple is a...

‘I will keep this for as long as keep riding’

10 February 2017 by MCN News

David Clarke – 2008 Triumph Thruxton Retired IT manager David Clarke has owned eight Hinckley Triumphs, so it was only a matter of time before he customised one. He’s taken a 2008 Thruxton and turned...

Banish the riding rust

09 February 2017 by Rupert Paul

If you’re anything like 98% of riders, your winter travels have been accomplished behind the wheel of a nice warm car, and in between journeys you’ve sat on the sofa eating cream buns. Nothing wrong...

Win a year’s Gold Membership at the Bike Shed

09 February 2017 by Built Magazine

Sign-up to the Built magazine newsletter by March, 31, 2017 and you could win a year’s free Gold Membership to The Bike Shed London worth £250. Built is a brand new magazine from the makers of MCN,...

Video: Martin Clunes filmed parking in motorcycle bay

09 February 2017 by Liam Marsden

Men Behaving Badly actor Martin Clunes has been filmed paring his car in a motorcycle bay while doing his shopping. The actor returned to his car to be confronted by unhappy motorcyclist Sam Fran, who...

'A museum with a clubhouse mentality'

09 February 2017 by Sam Williams

This very friendly-biker venue is shed-heaven. The Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum is a great place to meet up on a Sunday. MCN contributor Justin Hayzelden visited last month and was pleasantly...

Motorcycle speed dating has arrived

08 February 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Brilliantly named ‘Single Cylinders’ first event takes place this Friday Motorcycling can be a somewhat lonely affair thanks to the little seats. How do you get around that? Find someone else who...

Which new superbike gets your vote?

07 February 2017 by MCN News

The verdict is in for the new Honda Fireblade and Senior Road Tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child is impressed, particularly with the linear power delivery and ease of use of the standard model. TOP STORIES See...

The female taxi riders helping tourists in Cambodia

07 February 2017 by Liam Marsden

A young entrepreneur in Cambodia has set-up a taxi tour service around Phnom Penh for tourists. Moto Girl Tour was thought-up and created by 26-year old Renou Chea after her aunt told her about school...

Video: Mid air surprise for dune riding motorcyclist

07 February 2017 by Liam Marsden

It’s never really that much of a surprise when car drivers get in your way if you’re riding on the road, it’s just something that happens. Generally riding off-road is a good way to get away from...

Exclusive Barry Sheene bikes head to London show!

07 February 2017 by MCN News

The 2017 show will be showcasing a rare collection of memorabilia from British motorcycling hero Barry Sheene, including race leathers, helmets, FIM World Championship medals and four of the star’s...

In this week's issue: Yamaha's dream start

07 February 2017 by MCN News

In this week’s issue we have all the news and gossip from the Sepang MotoGP tests, which saw Yamaha new boy Maverick Vinales top the timesheets. We speak to the top rides and delve into MotoGP’s tech...

CCM Spitfire flat-tracker unveiled

07 February 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

The new CCM Spitfire is the first model from their Skunkwerx department and it brings a new engine and unique frame After a bumper year of 150% sales growth, followed by a big cash injection, CCM have...

Milton Keynes council to provide motorcycle training

07 February 2017 by Liam Marsden

Milton Keynes Council’s Road Safety Team will offer motorcycle training days throughout 2017 after the number of motorcycle casualties rose to 41 in the last two years. The training days are...

Triumph Street Triple 765 makes UK debut

06 February 2017 by MCN News

The new 765cc Street Triple family will make its official UK debut at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show, February 17-19 at London’s ExCel. The new range starts at £8000 with the basic S...

Ewan McGregor's custom Panhead sells for a pretty penny

06 February 2017 by Liam Marsden

Ewan McGregor’s custom-built Indian Larry Motorcycles Panhead has sold at a Bonham’s auction in Las Vegas for $25,300 (£20,260). The bike, simply named ‘The Machine’ was built in 2010 and features a...

Video: This night time desert race looks mad

06 February 2017 by Liam Marsden

There are normal enduro races, held in daylight, when, you know, you can clearly see all the obstacle in your way. Then there are races such as the King of The Hammers night race, which looks both...

This Is England star Andrew Shim answers our 20 questions

06 February 2017 by Liam Marsden

Andrew Shim is best known as Milky in the This Is England film and accompanying series’, but he’s also bike mad. TOP STORIES Shed-built: 1964/2006 Super Triton Be a development rider for a day ...

US hotel offers in house custom motorcycle service

06 February 2017 by Dan Sutherland

A hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, is offering guests the chance to build their dream custom bike. The Restoration Hotel underwent a $27 million transformation in the recent past and the Open Road...

20 questions with Norton CEO Stuart Garner

05 February 2017 by Phil West

Stuart Garner has revitalised Norton since buying it in 2008 and is thrilled with the new V4. Q1. What are you currently riding? A Domiracer. We took it to Goodwood and rode it up the hill and...

Gallery: Ducati Monster 1200S v Triumph Speed Triple R

04 February 2017 by MCN News

We put the Ducati Monster 1200S and the Triumph Speed Triple R head-to-head for one of our latest road tests. Check out our gallery above for our road test and buy this week’s MCN to find out the...