May

Year: 2017

Month: May

Yorkshire police crackdown on anti-social motorcyclists

09 May 2017 by James Archibald

Humberside Police Force are using an unmarked Kawasaki ZZR1400 fitted with a speed detection device to specifically target motorcyclists in a new campaign. ‘Operation Achillies’ has been out in the...

In this week's issue: Britain's best bargain bikes

09 May 2017 by MCN News

In this week’s issue, we test some of the most fun and frugal lightweight bikes available, which could be yours from just £69 a month. Also inside MCN Electric bikes go head to head The new...

Honda produce their one millionth SH scooter

09 May 2017 by Liam Marsden

Honda’s Atessa factory, founded in the Abruzzo region of Italy in 1971, has reached an impressive milestone, having produced one million SH scooters. That’s an impressive number in itself, but the...

Barry Sheene RGB500 going for £120,000 on eBay

08 May 2017 by James Archibald

A rare opportunity has come up to own the Heron Suzuki RGB500 that was raced by Barry Sheene in the 1983 Grand Prix season. The bike is currently for sale on eBay, for a trifle amount of £120,000. But...

Cheap scoots: Honda SH125 vs Kymco Agility City

08 May 2017 by Michael Neeves

Sticking two fingers up to the daily grind…We all know 125cc scooters are practical, cheap to run and a cinch to ride, but let’s not forget they’re fun, too. Here’s how we got on when put Honda’s...

New tyre review: Avon Spirit ST

08 May 2017 by Michael Neeves

Avon’s new range-topping sports touring tyre comes with improved all-weather performance, durability…and a new name. The Spirit ST is an evolution of the current Storm 3D X-M, which will stay in the...

Ducati Experience comes to MCN Festival with 45 bikes!

08 May 2017 by MCN News

Ducati will be bringing two of their unique experiences to the Carole Nash MCN Festival of Motorcycling this weekend, with the XDiavel Experience and Multistrada Enduro Experience. There will be a...

No licence? No problem at the MCN Festival!

08 May 2017 by Ped Baker

The biggest motorcycle test fleet in the UK will descend on the Carole Nash MCN Festival of Motorcycling at Peterborough next weekend (May 13-14). With over 100 different models available to try from...

Would you ride a hybrid motorcycle?

08 May 2017 by Liam Marsden

Think of hybrid technology and you’re mind, like mine, probably thinks of cars, specifically boring cars like the Toyota Prius, but a French company think hybrid technology could be used to great...

Carole Nash MCN Festival map

07 May 2017 by MCN News

It’s nearly time for the MCN Festival of Motorcycling to light up the Peterborough Arena. Bigger and better than ever before, on May 13-14 the East of England showground will come alive as we come...

The Sunday Social with Paralympian Jody Cundy

07 May 2017 by Maria Vallahis

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 Paralympian, seven-time gold medallist for...

Riding clinic: Become a motorway master

06 May 2017 by Adam Child

Keep your distance As your speed increases so should the distance between you and other traffic. At 60mph your braking distance is going to be around 70 metres, depending on the bike. If you’re riding...

Festival camping guide #ride5000miles

06 May 2017 by MCN News

Camping at a bike festival is not about making it harder or a survival test. It’s about making the whole event easier and better. It’s about enjoying the full experience. Get some decent kit (see...

Motorcyclist wins £40,000 from KTM after brake seizure

05 May 2017 by Liam Marsden

A Derbyshire man has won over £40,000 in damages after the brakes on his KTM seized causing him to crash, damaging fingers and severely fracturing his left wrist on February 24,...

The Bike Shed extends opening hours despite some local concerns

05 May 2017 by James Archibald

The Bike Shed have extended their opening hours. Happy days. This means you can now visit the London venue until midnight. That’s a whole extra hour to talk about bikes, look at bikes, have a bacon...

James May: "Kill bike thieves"

05 May 2017 by Liam Marsden

Former host of Top Gear and motorcycle nut James May has come up with a solution to the problem of motorcycle thefts. Kill all bike thieves. May made the suggestion in an article on DriveTribe, where...

MCN Festival 2017: What is Motoball?

05 May 2017 by Liam Marsden

Ever heard of Motoball? No, me neither, but this year Motoball is coming to the Carole Nash MCN Festival of Motorcycling, and it looks like a lot of fun – just check out the video at the bottom of...

Norfolk Police offer training to bikers

04 May 2017 by Liam Marsden

Norfolk Police are offering two new courses to motorcyclists in a bid to curb accidents and injuries on the county’s roads. The Safer Rider course is run as part of the Road Casualty Reduction...

Gallery: Yamaha MT-10SP vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

04 May 2017 by MCN News

The Yamaha MT-10SP uses the latest semi-active electronic suspension from Ohlins to adjust itself to your ride, giving you maximum grip, stability, comfort and support, no matter what the road...

Ride the South Downs

04 May 2017 by Justin Hayzelden

If you’re looking for great riding in the south of England you can’t help but be drawn to the rolling chalk hills of the South Downs. Its network of flowing A and technical B roads is accessible...

deBolex go to town on a Buell XB9

04 May 2017 by James Archibald

deBolex Engineering have done something particularly different with this Buell XB9 City X. The Buell XB9 isn’t the first bike that would spring to mind when you think of a customised machine, but for...

2018 KTM SX range in dealers this month

04 May 2017 by Liam Marsden

KTM’s two-stroke and four-stroke motocross SX range will be available in UK dealers this month for those of you looking to get dirty this summer. For 2018 KTM’s 85 SX machine has been updated and...

Would you buy an electric two-wheeler?

03 May 2017 by MCN News

With the evolution of electric motorbikes becoming far more vast, Energica Ego, Energica Eva, KTM Freeride E, BMW C Evolution, Brammo Empulse, the list goes on. Question is – Would you buy...

Riding pains? Ginger is the cure, apparently

03 May 2017 by Liam Marsden

Expect the unexpected here at MCN, this week ginger, ginger tea to be specific.Why on earth are we harping on about a flowering plant commonly used as a herb?! Well, because it’s meant to improve your...

Roland Sands' Cafe Tracker: 'Watch your a** with no front brake'

03 May 2017 by James Archibald

US custom bike guru Roland Sands is back at it again with this board tracker BMW R nineT Cafe Tracker. No stranger to the custom scene, Sands lifted the cover off his latest creation at the Handbuilt...

KTM go electric

03 May 2017 by Richard Newland

Kings of the nutty naked are brewing an electric 390 Duke KTM could be the company that makes electric bikes a serious consideration. While electric bikes once had all the allure of a disability...

In this week's issue: Guy's TT troubles

02 May 2017 by MCN News

In this week’s issue, Guy Martin struggling on the new Blade at Cookstown 100, can he sort it with the NW200 and TT looming? Also inside MCN The real Michael Dunlop Untold tales and unseen pics, we...