November

Year: 2018

Month: November

Triumph limited edition T120s available to buy

16 May 2019 by MCN News

Triumph’s two new special edition Bonnevilles, the Ace and the Diamond Edition, are now available at dealers. The T120 Ace is a celebration of the original café racer scene around the Ace Café and...

Honda's sportier 2019 CBR650R will cost £7729

14 January 2019 by Richard Newland

Part of the ‘Fs are off’ theme, the Honda CBR650F – which suffered the same worthy-but-dull image as it’s naked sibling – has succumbed to the R treatment for 2019 to become the Honda CBR650R. Priced...

Honda unveil 2019 CB650R price

14 January 2019 by Richard Newland

The Honda CB650F has been a decent performer, but it was a little ‘ordinary’ in terms of styling and delivery. But Honda claim that’s all changed with this completely restyled and revamped version –...

Special edition Yamaha GYTR R1 costs £35,000

03 January 2019 by Dan Sutherland

It’s now 20 years since Yamaha released the first R1; a model that redefined sportsbikes and set litre bikes on the path they’re still following to this day. Even back in 1998 it had a claimed 140bhp...

Support Movember with new motorbike clothing brand

06 December 2018 by Richard Newland

Bikers are a charitable bunch, and a new company is now capitalising on that to raise money from a range of biker wear for the Movember Foundation, which aids men’s health causes such as research into...

New British bike: Norton Superlight targets TT victory

30 November 2018 by Richard Newland

Norton peeled the covers off yet another all-new bike at Motorcycle Live last week. Hot on the heels of the first deliveries of their V4 SS superbike, and the unveiling of two new Atlas 650 models...

Ducati CEO says 'more V4s to come'

30 November 2018 by Jordan Gibbons

Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali has revealed the firm are planning a tide of new models buoyed by the success of their new Panigale V4. “We will release 29 new bikes over the next five years,”...

Helmet technology that could save lives

28 November 2018 by Jordan Gibbons

This year’s EICMA motorcycle show was full of new innovations, including plenty of new helmets many of which featured a ‘MIPS liner’ but what on earth is that? We found out. “The origins go back to...

Urban Rider present motorcycle themed Christmas Market

28 November 2018 by Dan Sutherland

London motorcycle clothing retailer, Urban Rider, is hosting a biker-inspired Christmas Market on Thursday, December 6 2018. Taking place at Greenwich Market, the event – known as Winter Chill – is...

Moped criminals hit hard by hardline police tactics

27 November 2018 by MCN News

They attack members of the public with hammers, machetes and crowbars, mount pavements to steal phones, watches and bags, use mopeds as battering rams to break into shops and they throw acid in...

Honda’s 125s get funky

27 November 2018 by MCN News

Honda have a long history of cool 125s to tempt your wallet from its hiding place. From sporty four-stroke CBRs and two-stroke NSRs, to rugged CG125s and scooters, this pair keeps Honda’s tradition of...

Spotted: Husky testing retro adventure

24 November 2018 by MCN News

With KTM sister-brand Husqvarna enjoying a resurgence thanks to its sharp individual take on the retro market in the form of their 401 and 701 Vitpilen and Svartpilen models, the platform engineering...

Spotted: New BMW sports tourer

22 November 2018 by MCN News

Spy shots have emerged of a brand new BMW sports tourer that looks perfectly poised to fill the gap for rapid tourers that don’t have the weight (or the high cost) of the 1000cc-plus offerings. The...

First Norton V4 SS superbikes rolled off production line

22 November 2018 by MCN News

The very first Norton V4 SS superbikes have rolled off the new production line at the Donington Hall factory, and were united with their owners on Monday afternoon as Norton simultaneously unveiled...

Kawasaki launch insurance scheme with Bikesure

21 November 2018 by Ben Clarke

Kawasaki owners will now be able to insure their bike with an exclusively branded specialist policy. The manufacturer has teamed up with UK-based broker, Bikesure to create Kawasaki Insurance, which...

Suzuki rebuild G-54 race bike at Motorcycle Live

20 November 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Suzuki are currently in the process of restoring the only full G-54 Grand Prix bike in existance, at Motorcycle Live. This was the bike that spawned Barry Sheene’s World Championship-winning RG500,...

Rough Crafts create custom Royal Enfield Continental GT

15 November 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Taiwanese motorcycle custom house, Rough Crafts, have created a special edition Royal Enfield Continental GT in tribute to classic race bike design. The bespoke machine draws inspiration from bulbous...

Kiddimoto reveal motocross-inspired full face kids cycling helmet

15 November 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Motorcycle-inspired balance bike experts, Kiddimoto, have created a new motocross-inspired full face helmet specifically for children aged between two and 12 years. Known as the Ikon, the lid claims...

Watch: Police in Dubai begin hoverbike training

13 November 2018 by Ben Clarke

Police in Dubai have started training to ride hoverbikes supplied by Californian company, Hoversurf. The Hoverbike S3 2019 weighs 114kg and can fly at 60mph, 5 metres from the ground. MORE FROM...

Yamaha release premium XMAX Iron Max scooter

09 November 2018 by Ben Clarke

Yamaha have unveiled a new range-topping spec for their popular XMAX scooter at Eicma 2018. The Yamaha XMAX Iron Max will be available in 125, 300 and 400cc versions and brings slightly more prestige...

The new KTM 790 Adventure uses Avon tyres

08 November 2018 by MCN News

The hotly anticipated KTM 790 Adventure that was unveiled officially at Eicma 2018 has Avon TrailRider dual sport tyres fitted as standard. The KTM’s 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels will...

Triumph introduce 2019 TFT connectivity system

07 November 2018 by MCN News

Triumph have introduced a new generation of motorcycle connectivity for 2019. Due to arrive in late Spring the new system will be added to all TFT-equipped Triumph motorcycles. With a host of new...

Eicma 2018: Piaggio update MP3 range with 300 hpe models

07 November 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Piaggio have updated their quirky three-wheeled MP3 range to include the new MP3 300 hpe and hpe Sport, which claim to be more agile and compact than other maxi scooters on the market, whilst...

James Toseland becomes Triumph ambassador

07 November 2018 by Ben Clarke

Triumph have announced a new partnership with two-time World Superbike Champion, James Toseland. As Triumph Moto2 Racing Ambassador, Toseland will represent the brand at events around the world. MORE...

Eicma 2018: Carl Fogarty joins forces to create Spitfire Foggy Edition

07 November 2018 by Michael Neeves

Four-time WSB champ Carl Fogarty has joined forces with CCM to create this Spitfire Foggy Edition. Only 300 will be built…plus one for “King Carl’ himself. Based on the Bolton firm’s tubular framed,...

Eicma 2018: Yamaha unveil 3CT prototype

05 November 2018 by Maria Martin

As part of Yamaha’s Urban Mobility vehicles, the firm have tonight unveiled a prototype three-wheeler, the 3CT, at EICMA 2018. Using the successful Trinity 125, first released in 2015, as a base,...

Best motorcycle events to attend this month

02 November 2018 by Dan Sutherland

With the dark nights drawing in and gritters beginning to march angrily onto our frosted roads, it can be easy to think that the biking year is now well and truly over. After being spoilt by an almost...