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Home grown hero: UK-designed Mutt DRK-01 range features liquid cooling for the first time

08 November 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Birmingham-based Mutt Motorcycles have revealed two new pared back roadsters at the Eicma international tradeshow in Milan. Although it’s hard to make out too many details in the darkened imagery,...

Torque of the town: Cake unveil trail and track-focused limited-edition Bukk model

08 November 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Swedish e-motorcycle manufacturer Cake have released their limited-edition trail and track focused Bukk producing over 300lbft of claimed rear-wheel torque. Named using the ancient language of...

Italjet Dragster 500GP: Distinctive scooter gets performance makeover for 2024 concept

08 November 2022 by Ben Clarke

Italjet have unveiled a new concept version of their whacky Dragster scooter with a 450cc engine fitted. The Dragster 500GP uses the eye-catching trellis frame design cues of its 125 and 200cc...

Suzuki's all new GSX-8S is set to shake up the middleweight market

08 November 2022 by Richard Newland

Suzuki have pulled the covers off the first two models in what could end up being a whole new family of 776cc parallel twin engined bikes. Poised to have what they hope will be a significant impact...

Cheap thrills: Honda's CL500 scrambler will arrive in April and cost £6k

08 November 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Honda has confirmed its new A2-compliant CL500 will cost £5999 on the road and is expected to arrive in dealers in April 2023. Honda announced the retro-ish scrambler model in November 2022 as an...

Return of the Transalp! Honda's rugged favourite revived as 750cc parallel-twin

08 November 2022 by Dan Sutherland

After endless online speculation, gossip and artists’ impressions, the Honda Transalp has officially returned for 2023, sporting the same 755cc parallel twin as the new CB750 Hornet. We’ve ridden...

Cosmic cruiser: Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 full details

08 November 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Royal Enfield have added to their 650 twin range with a long-anticipated Super Meteor cruiser model. Latest: Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 review Unveiled at the Milan show last week, the...

Scramblers reloaded: Ducati’s air-cooled retro 800 range sheds weight and gets tech boost for 2023

07 November 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati have announced a series of weight-shedding upgrades to their 803cc air-cooled Scrambler line-up for 2023, plus new rider aids and the inclusion of a TFT dash. The final instalment in a run...

KTM’s owners buy 25.1% stake in MV Agusta

04 November 2022 by Ben Clarke

Pierer Mobility, the Austrian company that owns KTM, GasGas and Husqvarna have bought just over a quarter of MV Agusta by way of a capital increase. The partnership will see KTM provide the Italian...

RE ZRO armour protects you and the planet: Brit innovation ready to hit the market

04 November 2022 by Dan Sutherland

With the drive towards net zero, a new body armour firm have created what’s said to be the world’s first 100% recyclable and 100% biodegradable impact protection. Currently in testing for CE levels...

Junior race rep: Revised Yamaha R125 gets new tech, mobile connectivity and R7 styling

03 November 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha are rolling out the red carpet for their new look R125 sportsbike in 2023, with a new R7-mimicking nose, a TFT display, and even traction control. The R125 has been entertaining tearaway...

Triumph begin their UK Street Triple 765 tour

03 November 2022 by Ben Clarke

Triumph have begun a UK dealership tour for their new Street Triple 765R and RS which will give customers the chance to see both models up close. Running until March 19, visitors can also have...

Mac double up: Brit firm introduces second single-cylinder model ahead of NEC public debut

03 November 2022 by Dan Sutherland

British bike firm Mac Motorcycles have revealed the Rex – a second single-cylinder model – ahead of both bikes’ public debut at this year’s Motorcycle Live show. The upright machine shares the same...

Farewell, old friend! Euro5 regs force Suzuki to call time on the GSX-R1000

03 November 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Suzuki boss Paul de Lusignan has confirmed to MCN that the GSX-R1000 will be discontinued in Europe, with only a limited number of Phantom models left in dealerships. “In the UK, the GSX-R1000R on...

Sustainable safety: Tucano Urbano debut jackets from recycled bottles

02 November 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Italian urban riding kit specialist Tucano Urbano have introduced jackets using recycled polyester taken from disused plastic bottles. Called the Good Wheels collection, they are the first products...

Fancy doing London to Dakar? Step this way...

01 November 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Bespoke Rallies are offering a London to Dakar Enduro rally experience – and there are still a few places left. But don’t hang about because the 22-day epic starts from the Brooklands Museum, Surrey...

‘Goodbye Chrissy’: Hundreds turn out to pay respects to fallen BSB racer

31 October 2022 by Ian Lamming

A cavalcade of 200 motorcycle riders revved their engines in honour of one of their own as they followed a hearse carrying British Superbike rider Chrissy Rouse to a packed funeral service at Emmanuel...

Cruising for a bruising: Ducati shed weight and swap V-twin for V4 power in their 2023 Diavel

28 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

The Ducati Diavel muscle cruiser has become the latest in a line of models from Bologna to ditch a traditional V-twin motor in favour of a liquid-cooled V4. The aptly named Diavel V4 will arrive in...

Ambitious plans at Royal Enfield: Bosses drop hint about middleweight future

28 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Royal Enfield bosses have confirmed to MCN that there are plans in place to increase their line-up within a year, with a focus on the 250cc-750cc bracket. The Indian firm celebrated their best-ever...

KTM take over CFMoto distribution for UK and Ireland from 2023

28 October 2022 by Ben Clarke

KTM have agreed a deal to take over the distribution of CFMoto bikes in the UK and Ireland from January 2023. The relationship between the two brands has been flourishing for some time, having...

Litelok's angle-grinder resistant lock you can put in your rucksack

27 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Security specialists Litelock say their new X1 Moto D-lock offers the perfect combination – maximum strength in a compact, lightweight and portable design. The X1 has been engineered to withstand...

The Famous James: Brit firm looking for investor to put it back on the map

27 October 2022 by Ben Clarke

There’s no shortage of reborn historic brands from the heyday of British motorcycling on the market at the moment. Brough, Triumph, Royal Enfield, Norton and (more recently) BSA are all trying to tap...

Track-only KTM RC 8C goes on a diet and gains more power for 2023

26 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

KTM are aiming for faster lap times and greater control with their 2023 KTM RC 8C, which boasts seven more horsepower, upgraded electronics, and more weight-saving solutions. The track-only...

Crooked custom RGNT: Swedish electric brand celebrate arrival on British shores

26 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Kungsbacka electric motorcycle firm RGNT have marked the arrival of their £13,990 No.1 Scrambler SE and £12,990 No.1 Classic SE in the UK with a special build in partnership with German custom house...

Let Suzuki make it all better for you… Free service will sort repairs if your bike is attacked by thieves

25 October 2022 by Ben Clarke

Suzuki have launched a new aftercare programme to help owners who have recovered their stolen bike or had an accident by dealing with insurance companies and organising repairs. And the best part is,...

Ducati Streetfighter V4 updated: Electronic updates and track focused SP2 model unveiled

20 October 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Ducati have updated their Streetfighter V4 range with learnings from the Panigale including an updated chassis set up, fancier electronics and a top of the range track-spec SP2 model. The biggest...

Motorcycles, bourbon and street art collide: One-off LiveWire showcased at east London art gallery

20 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Until last week I could count on one finger the number of motorcycle events I’ve attended that included, skateboard screen printing, London street art, cult magazines and Wild Turkey, and still have a...

Motorcycle accident stats hit ten year low, Government data shows

19 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Motorcycle fatalities have fallen to the lowest number in 10 years outside of lockdown-hit 2020. Newly published Department for Transport (DfT) statistics show 322 riders lost their lives in...

More Energicas inbound: Sales boss confirms Experia adventure bike could spawn up to five new models

19 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Electric brand Energica have plans to develop up to five new models based on the Experia adventure bike before the end of 2027. Sales Director Giacomo Leone confirmed the move at the Intermot show in...

A taste of yesteryear: Vintage Motorcycle Club announces loan scheme

18 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

The VMCC (the Vintage Motorcycle Club) has opened the doors of its extensive garage of modern and pre-war classics to its members by offering free loans. Over forty motorcycles, located across the...

Bologna bullet: Ducati bring WSB to the road with their next generation 240hp Panigale V4 R

14 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati are galloping headfirst into the 2023 World Superbike season with a new Panigale V4 R homologation special pumping out a claimed 237.2bhp in track-ready trim. The 998cc V4 R exists to go...

Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire division becomes publicly traded company

13 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Harley-Davidson and AEA-Bridges have completed their business deal to create the publicly traded LiveWire PLC, trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for the first time on Tuesday, September...

Alpinestars Tech Air 3: Clever gear you can stash in your rucksack when you aren’t riding

13 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Alpinestars’ new autonomous airbag system, the Tech-Air 3, could save your life in the blink of an eye – and it is small enough to pack away in a rucksack or under the seat of a scooter when you...

Raw power for carbon special: Horex unveil exclusive Raw99 edition of striking VR6 naked

12 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Horex will be celebrating their centenary next year and are marking the occasion with a new carbon-clad version of their brutish VR6 musclebike. The VR6 Raw99 builds on the technology already found...

Last rumbles of Thundersport: Popular club racing series calls it a day after 15 years

12 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

The Thundersport GB club racing series is calling time after 15 years of close competition and having played a vital role for young talented riders moving on up into both British and world...

Carbon-clad corner carver: BMW ready up for 2023 WSB season with latest M1000RR draped in aero upgrades

11 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Alongside the reveal of the M1000R BMW have also upgraded their fully faired M1000RR with more advanced aerodynamics, which claim to boost top speed and stability. The M RR builds on the S1000RR...