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Make angle-grinder lock attacks futile: Clever tech helps UK-made lock defeat tooled-up thieves

03 May 2023 by Ben Clarke

There’s no shortage of online videos that show balaclava-wearing thieves making mincemeat of security chains with battery-powered angle-grinders. But British firm Litelok say their armoured D-lock,...

Rain stops play: Romney Marsh Classic Show is cancelled

02 May 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

The Romney Marsh Classic Bike Jumble that was due to take place on Sunday 7th May at Hamstreet in Kent has been cancelled due to the recent rain. Event Organiser Julie Diplock from Elk Promotions...

Heritage Harleys: Fast Johnnie and the Highway King join firm's cruiser line-up for 2023

02 May 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Meet the £32,595 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Highway King: the third instalment of the firm’s limited-run Icons collection, that pays tribute to the 1968 FLH Electra Glide tourer. Just 1000...

The future of biking: Pros and cons of petrol alternatives explored

02 May 2023 by Ben Clarke

Environmental concerns are a hot topic in most parts of the world these days and here in the UK, the Government has been pushing to find an alternative to burning fossil fuels in engines. As part...

Electric motorbikes: MCN's guide to the latest EV tech and models

02 May 2023 by Ben Clarke

As far as alternative fuels for motorbikes go, battery electric vehicle (BEV) tech is a pretty well-established option. With brands like Tesla popularising EVs in the car world and most...

Young guns: Triumph commit to further youth worker programs to encourage more into the bike industry

28 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph are doing their bit to help the future of the British motorcycle industry, with plans to boost the number of young people working in their dealers and a new awards scheme on the cards to help...

Super gran rides again for her 90th birthday

28 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

A great-grandmother from Wigan has proved you are never too old to get back on a bike as she celebrated her 90th birthday last week with a ride on the back of a Harley-Davidson with the north-west...

Winging it: How Aprilia's aerodynamic clothing could be the next big thing in MotoGP

28 April 2023 by Ben Purvis

There’s an ongoing battle for aerodynamic supremacy in MotoGP that’s resulted in a crop of machines which cut through the air like never before to produce valuable downforce. But there’s a large...

Rare chance to win a Lyndon Poskitt Rally Adventure

28 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Dakar racer, adventurer, and star of the Races to Places YouTube series, Lyndon Poskitt is giving fans the chance to win a top-spec rally bike. The competition will see the winner take home a...

Clash of the compact cruisers! Honda Rebel vs Kawasaki Vulcan 650 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor

28 April 2023 by Jon Urry

McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Hershey’s bars – we do love a US import over here but by the time it reaches our shores, sometimes a small reduction in size is required to fit our less indulgent tastes.

MCN Triumph Special – Members Only!

28 April 2023 by Andy Calton

Triumph motorcycles has an incredibly rich history. Too much to cover in one feature or article, so MCN has brought together a fantastic collection of content to tell the amazing 120-year story of one...

Team Classic Suzuki get set for the track with latest GSX-R1000 K1 race bike

28 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Team Classic Suzuki have whipped the covers off their latest superbike creation; a 2001 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K1 built to compete in in this year’s European Endurance Cup race series. That’s right, the...

Bum deal: The science of motorcycle seat discomfort explained

27 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Motorcycling can, over long distances, quite literally become a pain in the backside. Well now ComfortAir have discovered why and may have a solution. During their research and development...

‘Does it handle in the wet?’: Amphibious scoot set to make a splash

27 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Well, it’s one way to beat the morning congestion… this fully-functioning amphibious Lambretta scooter is up for grabs at an upcoming H and H auction, with estimates putting the price as high as...

Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide and Road Glide models to feature new engine

26 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Harley-Davidson have fully unveiled two new CVO models powered by an all new, 1997cc V-twin engine that features for the first time, variable valve timing (VVT), helping to increase power and torque...

Electrifying savings! Zero offer up to £3500 off across their plug-in range

25 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Zero Motorcycles are hoping they can attract more riders to make the switch to battery power, with up to £3500 off across their range with cash purchases, or zero deposit, or zero interest finance...

Return of the SMT! KTM stamp their authority on supermoto touring with new 890 twin

24 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

After endless spy shots and teaser trailers, the eagerly anticipated KTM 890 SMT is here – the first bike to bear the Supermoto Touring name since the V-twin 990 SMT of the late noughties. Designed...

Lightning strikes once: Electric firm offers chance to buy shares

24 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Time is running out to become an investor in the electric revolution as the option to purchase chares in Lightning Motors, makers of the 200+mph LS-218, runs out at the end of the week. Founded in...

Do you need a super-naked when the premium middleweight class has so much to offer?

21 April 2023 by Jon Urry

More often than not, buying a bike is a decision made with the heart rather than the head. Whatever the deciding factor, bigger is generally viewed as better – but that’s not always the case. Do...

Balancing act: How Suzuki’s GSX-8S puts a fresh spin on 270-degree parallel twins

21 April 2023 by Ben Purvis

Suzuki’s 776cc GSX-8S, which impressed at its recent launch, is the latest in a string of parallel twins chasing a perfect blend of cost, size, and performance. It goes up against the Yamaha MT-07...

Heads up: Police use drones to target speeding bikers in the South West

20 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

MCN reported last week how the skies above Northumbria were abuzz with drone activity as the British Transport Police and local officers used the technology to identify and seize four bikes being...

Head to the Shed: Bike Shed celebrate past, present and future with upcoming Moto Show

19 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

London’s Bike Shed are gearing up to celebrate the past, present, and future of custom motorcycling with their 13th annual Moto Show event, which will take place at the capital’s Tobacco Dock on...

Prepare to be InSpired: International Bomber Command Centre ride-in to mark 80 years of Dambusters raid

19 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Hundreds of bikers are expected to descend on Lincoln’s International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) on Sunday, 14 May to mark 80 years since the daring Dambusters Raid. Groups of riders will descend...

Enter the Slabshot: Custom builder blends Suzuki Slabside with GSX-R1000 to create retro superbike

19 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

How is this for a retro special? London bike builder Marc Bell has combined the chunky 1980s look of Suzuki GSX-R Slabsides and Slingshots with the modern motor and chassis of a 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000...

A cracking effort: Bikers and bunnies combine for charity Easter runs

18 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Thousands of motorcyclists dressed up and donated money and time to worthwhile causes over the Easter weekend in a series of egg runs. One such event was the ride out for The Children’s Hospital...

Cops in disguise: Police use unmarked HGV to catch offending motorists

18 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Police patrolling the M1 between Leeds and London have recorded almost 700 offences during a week of targeted action in unmarked HGVs. Running from March 6 to March 12 as part of Operation...

Play time! Ride 5 video game on the way

14 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The fifth instalment of the Ride video game franchise will arrive on August 24, 2023 – allowing players to race the latest in motorcycling exotica on a series of iconic race tracks from around the...

Mahle Powertrain open state-of-the-art centre at old Cosworth HQ

14 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

As transport shifts towards a greener future, established UK brands and fresh start-ups are working to ensure bikes have a decent future. Now Northampton-based Mahle Powertrain, part of a larger...

Learning to ride helps your mind: Training school invest in mental health

14 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

A national motorcycle training school firm are working with the Mental Health Motorbike charity to appoint 24 members of staff across the country as accredited Mental Health First Aiders. The...

Husqvarna Vitpilen 901: Sportier Husky twin incoming

14 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Husqvarna look set to reintroduce a large-capacity version of the Vitpilen roadster, with spy shots showing a sporty offering that’s based around KTM’s 890 Duke. Currently, there is only the £5499...

Muscular misfits! Ducati Diavel V4 vs Triumph Rocket 3 R vs Kawasaki Z H2

14 April 2023 by Chris Newbigging

The world is gradually embracing non-conformity. Fitting in, doing as you’re told, behaving as expected by ‘beige’ people… who wants that? Not us. Freedom is allowing people to live the lives they...

Big boost for care in the air: Kent, Surrey, Sussex Air Ambulance awarded £10k grant

13 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The Kent, Surrey, Sussex (KSS) Air Ambulance charity has been awarded a £10,000 grant by the F. A. Alford Charitable Trust – established by Frederick Alford, founder of the Alford Bros dealership in...

Plug before you play: Campaign urges people to protect their hearing on the move

13 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The UK’s only tinnitus-specific charity is calling on more riders to get into the habit of using ear plugs to prevent permanent damage. Tinnitus UK say continuous exposure to noise of over 80...

Standing on its own two wheels: Yamaha say self-balancing bike will help minimise accidents

12 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Last year, Yamaha pledged to eliminate motorcycle accidents with a three-tiered approach focusing on skills, connectivity and technology. A major part of this involves developing self-balancing...

I can't believe it's not Rutter: Road racer honoured with Macau Madame Tussauds waxwork

12 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Road racing legend Michael Rutter, alongside his Ducati 998RS, has been immortalised in wax at the Macau Grand Prix Museum, with a new lifelike waxwork produced by Madame Tussauds. Commissioned by...

New commuter scooter: Lexmoto SRT 125 unveiled

12 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Small-capacity bike specialists Lexmoto have revealed their Euro5 learner-friendly SRT scooter for 2023, and it’s yours for under £2200. Designed as a no-nonsense commuter for getting from A to B,...