February

Year: 2017

Month: February

2017 Custom bike competition winners announced #MCNShow

19 February 2017 by Ped Baker

An exquisite, titanium framed V11 Moto Guzzi took top honours in the MCN London Custom Building Championship at the weekend (Feb 17-19) despite some impressive competition from the cream of custom...

Classic or modern? Which #MCNShow used bike would you pick?

19 February 2017 by MCN News

We’ve had a wide variety of used bikes at the 2017 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. Some with high price tags, others with a wealth of history but all with an interesting story to tell, whether...

Round-up: 2017 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show

19 February 2017 by MCN News

The 2017 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show opened its doors to visitors on Friday with punters arriving in a flurry to see the latest bikes, buy gear and watch the Australian and British ‘Slide’...

Video: Ducati GP bikes started up at Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show

19 February 2017 by Oli Rushby

If you’ve ever been stood next to a Grand Prix bike when it’s fired up you’ll know how the ground shakes along with most of your internal organs as the machine roads into life. If you haven’t, take a...

10 top motorcycle t-shirts

19 February 2017 by MCN News

Looking great doesn’t have to involve expensive fashion labels; here are our 10 of our top t-shirts available from the MCN t-shirt shop. Which design is your favourite? Exhaust identification,...

Team Classic Suzuki riders announced at 2017 MCN Show

18 February 2017 by Liam Marsden

Team Classic Suzuki have announced their rider lineup for the 2017 Endurance Legends 4-hour race, with MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves racing alongside racing legends Steve Parrish and James...

Raise brake expectations

18 February 2017 by MCN News

Get to know your brakes It is possible to ride many miles without the need for hard braking. In fact, if you are frequently using heavy braking in your everyday riding then it is a sign that your...

Testing times for 2017 KTM adventure weapons

17 February 2017 by Adam Child

MCN’s Senior Road Tester Adam Child has packed his bags and is heading to Corsica to ride KTM’s powerful 1290 Super Adventure S and the new 1090 Adventure. The powerful Super Adventure first appeared...

Bespoke motorcycle specials in custom comp

17 February 2017 by MCN News

Check out the best bespoke motorcycle specials in Europe at the 2017 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle show. Now in it’s fourth year, the London Custom Bike Building Championships arrives in the...

Don't miss the COYS auction at 2017 MCN London Show

17 February 2017 by MCN News

From race bikes to basket cases, a smorgasbord of exotic road and race bikes goes up for sale on February 18 as prestigious auctioneers Coys of Kensington start the bidding at this year’s Carole Nash...

MCN Show: Suzuki Sheene and retro bikes

17 February 2017 by MCN News

Along with some retro Suzuki bikes, the 2017 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show there will be a rare collection of memorabilia from British motorcycling hero Barry Sheene, including race leathers,...

Top retro bikes at 2017 MCN Motorcycle Show

17 February 2017 by MCN News

The retro scene just keeps on getting bigger and bigger, with most manufacturers now offering several of their own factory retro bikes. There are yet more retro bikes coming your way for 2017, and...

Ernie Vigil on superhero powers & the art of control

16 February 2017 by James Archibald

American stunt rider Ernie Vigil tells all to MCN American stunt rider extraordinaire Ernie Vigil will be putting Triumph’s brand spanking Street Triple 765 through its paces at the 2017 Carole Nash...

Video: Chris Walker backs the Brits at London Show

16 February 2017 by MCN News

Visit the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this weekend for a chance to see Chris Walker kick-ass in the ‘Slide’ live action show this weekend. Walker will be on the British team, along with...

Handcrafted builds and a limited edition cover, thanks Built

16 February 2017 by Ped Baker

Built, the magazine dedicated to scramblers, cafe racers, trackers and bobbers, will be showcasing some of the UK’s cutting edge bikes at the 2017 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. Along with...

Top adventure bikes at 2017 MCN Motorcycle Show

16 February 2017 by MCN News

The adventure bike class shows no signs of slowing, with plenty of new globetrotting machines updated or released for 2017. These are our pick of the best adventure bikes on display at the Carole Nash...

2017 MCN Show: Day 2 of London set-up

16 February 2017 by MCN News

We’ve been at the London ExCel from yesterday setting up for the 2017 Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. Above you can see how day two has gone on: Lots of bikes arriving and gear being laid out. See...

Top 2017 sportsbikes at 2017 London show

16 February 2017 by MCN News

2017 is going to be a good year for sportsbike fans all over the world, and we have some of the most important ones at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this weekend. Suzuki GSX-R1000R The...

Gallery: 2017 Ducati SuperSport first ride

16 February 2017 by MCN News

Ducati’s new SuperSport impressed Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves, although he was surprised by just how sporty it is. Neevesy rode the base SuperSport model on the roads surrounding the Monteblanco...

Great bike owners wanted!

16 February 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. Please...

See the Ducati Superleggera at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show

16 February 2017 by MCN News

The ultra-exclusive, carbon fibre-framed Ducati 1299 Superleggera will be on display at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show at London ExCel, February 17-19. The Superlegerra is Ducati’s...

2017's hottest bikes! Nortons star at London Show

16 February 2017 by MCN News

Two of the most exciting bikes of 2017 have just been confirmed for the upcoming Carole Nash London Motorcycle Show. The all-new 200bhp British designed and built superbikes will be the jewels in the...

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...

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...

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...