August

SuperBike Factory announce plans for UK expansion following successful 2024 sales

05 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Europe’s largest used motorcycle retailer – SuperBike Factory – has announced plans to expand their UK dealer network, while also stating that they have ambitions to expand into mainland Europe in the...

Kent Motorcycle Action Group team up with local police and Medway Council to host popular anti bike theft event

03 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Kent representatives from the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) joined forces with local police officers and the Medway Council to host a recent in-person workshop tackling bike theft. Taking place at...

Is it time to make the switch? MCN investigates the rise of Chinese motorbikes in the UK

02 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

It wasn’t that long ago that Chinese motorcycles on the UK market were synonymous with cheaply made, lesser alternatives to the machines produced by mainstream manufacturers. But an awful lot has...

Udoh Ebaide Joy becomes first documented black African woman to ride a motorcycle from East to West Africa

02 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Nigerian musician Udoh Ebaide Joy has successfully ridden a motorcycle from the Kenyan city of Mombasa to Lagos, Nigeria, making her the first documented black African woman to ride from the East to...

Inspirational motorcycle charity fundraiser Claire Lomas MBE has died

31 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Paralysed motorcyclist, Claire Lomas MBE who raised almost £1 million for charity has died aged 44 following an accident in Jordan in the Middle East. The news was announced by the Melton Times,...

Two-stroke tuning guru Stan Stephens retires after more than 60 years in the motorcycle industry

30 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Two-stroke tuning legend, Stan Stephens has retired after more than six decades in the trade. The former sidecar and speedway racer had been building high performance, championship winning engines...

Triumph to celebrate 20 years of the Rocket 3 with special owners event at Elvington Airfield

30 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Triumph are celebrating 20 years of the Rocket 3 muscle cruiser by hosting a special event, inviting existing and aspiring owners to ride their bikes on the Elvington Airfield runway. Titled,...

Partially paralysed biker gets the trackday itch after lapping Donington Park on converted Aprilia Tuono

30 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A motorcyclist from the Forest of Dean, who got back on a bike after losing the use of his left arm in a serious road traffic accident, has capped off his recovery by completing his first-ever...

Former Casey Stoner and Loris Capirossi Ducati MotoGP bikes sell for a combined £600k at Silverstone auction

28 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A pair of former factory Ducati Grand Prix bikes once raced by Casey Stoner and Loris Capirossi have sold for a combined £603,750 during an auction at the recent Silverstone Festival weekend. The...

Seventeen-year-old motorcyclist tackles Trans Euro Trail adventure immediately after A1 licence pass

27 August 2024 by Nye Davis

As a teenager, just riding your bike to the next town over can seem like a big adventure. But for 17-year-old Luke Blackley, that wasn’t enough, and the young rider opted to tackle a 4000-mile ride...

Police seize 15 motorbikes and quads from containers to target nuisance riders on stolen machines

27 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Middlesbrough police have seized 15 two- and four-wheeled machines hidden in storage containers during an operation tackling the issue of nuisance off-roaders in the town. Related: Seized nuisance...

Legendary Indian FTR750 flattrack bike that took 101 race wins in 135 starts retired from the sport

26 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Indian Motorcycle have announced the end of the line for their immensely successful FTR750 flattrack racer, following a change to the American Flat Track rule book to only allow bikes using...

Bike-mad collector sets off on seven-week riding epic to Istanbul aboard a Honda SS50 moped

23 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A motorcycle mad collector from Romford in Essex has set off on an estimated six- to seven-week riding adventure to Istanbul, Turkey, aboard an air-cooled, four-stroke Honda SS50 moped. Phil...

North Yorkshire police loaned BMW M1000RR superbike to promote road safety over Bank Holiday

23 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

North Yorkshire Police officers will be taking to the roads this coming weekend with a 209bhp BMW M1000RR in a bid to promote safer motorcycle riding. The £30,940 four-cylinder superbike that forms...

£9.8million in compensation to be delivered to Norton pension victims after more than a decade

22 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Over 200 people who invested in three failed Norton pension schemes back in 2012 and 2013 are to finally gain access to their share of £9.8million in compensation by the end of August. An estimated...

Ducati Desmo450 MX hits the global stage with Motocross World Championship debut in the Netherlands

22 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Ducati’s motocross program has taken its first steps onto the world stage, with a successful debut in the MXGP World Championship. Related: Motocross legend Tony Cairoli confirms plans for 450...

Women in Moto event is a hit | MCN takes part in weekend celebrating female riders

21 August 2024 by Saffron Wilson

MCN attended the Women in Moto show at Uttoxeter Race Course last weekend with the event celebrating its biggest attendance since it began in 2021. Created by Lindsay Atkinson, the event welcomes...

Daniel Craig donates personal James Bond Triumphs to auction in aid of the RNLI

21 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

James Bond star, Daniel Craig has donated a pair of limited edition 007 Triumphs to an upcoming auction, with all proceeds raised going towards the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The...

‘Capable, classy, and affordable too’ | LiveWire S2 Del Mar changes the game for big electrics

21 August 2024 by MCN

Paid partnership with LiveWire LiveWire’s new S2 Del Mar is smooth, fun, easy to ride, beautifully built and handles superbly. And at £16,990 it’s over £10k cheaper than the original LiveWire. In fact, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar...

Show stoppers | Ducati eCBS system for the 2025 Panigale V4 will teach you to brake like the pros

20 August 2024 by Jim Moore

The 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 will be the first sportsbike to feature the Bologna brand’s innovative safety and performance inspired Race eCBS dual braking system. Made possible by a sophisticated...

Retro styled Moto Morini Seiemmezzo twins get new adventure accessory packs

20 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Chinese-owned Italian brand, Moto Morini have launched a range of bolt-on kit for their £5999 Seiemmezzo STR and £6399 Seiemmezzo SCR retro nakeds. Despite their modest price tags, each A2...

Stunt rider Jonny Davies smashes high-speed motorcycle skating world record at Elvington Airfield

19 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Thousands of motorsport enthusiasts lined up at Elvington Airfield, in York, on Sunday, August 18 to watch British stunt riding sensation Jonny Davies set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘Fastest...

Bawtry Bike Night to become a regular fixture following "roaring success" at inaugural event

19 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Following a highly successful opening event, a Doncaster based bike night is set to become a regular fixture, with approval granted for two more once-per-month events across the rest of the...

Targeted tagging | Manchester Police deploy forensic spray against bike thugs

19 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Police officers in Greater Manchester have started using a new water-based forensic spray against anti-social (ASB) and nuisance motorbike riders, helping to link them and their vehicles to offences.

Bag a bagger | Silverstone auction to offer Indian Challenger RR race replica

19 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Iconic Auctioneers are selling a 2023 Indian Challenger RR race replica, which is expected to fetch between £75,000 and £80,000. The 1834cc V-twin is based on the machines used by the factory...

Husqvarna unveil a range of tweaks to their FS450 supermoto racer for 2025

19 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Husqvarna have unveiled a host of updates for the FS450 Supermoto, adding subtle changes to make the race ready single-cylinder even more capable. Despite its ultra lithe 108.9kg weight (without...

Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor to return in new 10-part riding adventure taking the long way home

17 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

AppleTV+ have confirmed that Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor will return to our TV screens once again in a new 10-part adventure series, riding through Scandinavia, plus eastern and central Europe...

Report reveals that public concern with UK road conditions are at highest levels ever

16 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Discontent regarding the state of the UK road network is at an all-time high, as more people than ever express concern with the shoddy state of repair across local and major routes. Data published...

Sammy Miller to receive the Freedom of New Milton Town in honour of continued local contributions

16 August 2024 by Nye Davis

In recognition of over 40 years of service to the town of New Milton, motorcycle racing legend Sammy Miller MBE is set to receive the title of Honorary Freeman. Miller is the owner and founder of...

It’s never too late to start | Plucky pensioner passes his motorcycle test at 86-years-old

16 August 2024 by Nye Davis

An 86-year-old man has become possibly the oldest rider in the UK to pass a full motorcycle test. Related: How to pass your bike test Related: Best 125’s Related: How to pass your...

Honouring Willie G | Harley-Davidson's European Bike Week rumbles into Austria in September

16 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Harley-Davidson’s European Bike Week will rumble into Austria from September 3-8, giving cruiser fans the chance to meet like-minded enthusiasts in a festival-style setting. Now in its 26th year,...

Oxford Products celebrate 'best ever' start to year achieving record sales figures during first half of 2024

15 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Oxford Products have celebrated their best ever start to a year, achieving record sales in the first half of 2024. Related: Oxford Aqua V20 backpack review Related: Oxford Mondial 2.0...

Langen go global | Brit manufacturer targets worldwide reach with 185bhp V-twin LightSpeed LS12

14 August 2024 by Jim Moore

British marque Langen is making the jump from bespoke UK-centric manufacturer to worldwide player with the launch of their new range-topping model. The LightSpeed LS12 – a muscular 1190cc V-twin...

AI targets dangerous drivers | Cops deploy new technology to make roads safer for all

14 August 2024 by Jim Moore

Devon and Cornwall Police are using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify dangerous driving offences, making roads in the two counties safer for motorcyclists during the coming weeks as thousands...

British firm Rheon Labs uses NASA tech to create flexible and lightweight body armour

14 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Rheon Labs have developed a new range of comfort-focussed motorcycle armour using technology originally designed to be deployed on NASA Space Shuttles. The British company, based in Battersea,...

Ride like a girl | British Motocross champ establishes training academy to inspire women onto two wheels

13 August 2024 by Nye Davis

British MXGP champion, Lauren Collingwood has established the UK’s first all-female motocross training academy, with the goal of inspiring more women and girls into the sport. Related: MCN...