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Show time success! Motorcycle Live 2023 welcomes nearly 90,000 bikers

27 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The annual Motorcycle Live Show at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre has concluded with just shy of 90,000 visitors across nine days of biking action. Offering enthusiasts the chance to...

Royal Enfield tease new Shotgun 650 cruiser at Motoverse festival in India

24 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Royal Enfield have teased fans in India with the first glimpse of a new Shotgun 650 cruiser, inspired by the SG650 Concept seen at the Eicma show back in 2021. We’ve already ridden it, so check...

Meet Bautista, Bou, Bristow, and the new MotoGP champ with MCN

24 November 2023 by Emma Franklin

The prestigious FIM Awards 2023 are taking place in Liverpool on Saturday, 2 October, and to celebrate the occasion MCN readers have been invited to an exclusive pre-event autograph signing session,...

‘We’re a long way from having 100% renewable energy’ - Bosch’s bike boss on zero emission technology

24 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

With global political leaders, and influential thinkers demanding an ever greener society and less reliance on fossil fuels, the motorcycle industry finds itself at a difficult...

Save our speedway! Fight to save Peterborough Panthers continues

24 November 2023 by Phil West

The battle to save Peterborough Panthers speedway and, specifically, their East of England Showground track, has reached new heights with a protest rally in the heart of the city on Saturday, November...

World's greatest bikes #7: Ducati Monster 900

23 November 2023 by Phil West

Many assume it was the 916 that revived Ducati in the 1990s. Instead, after the 1991 750 and 900 Supersports, it was the 1993 Monster 900 that truly returned the Italian marque to prosperity. The...

How to: Fit LED headlights

23 November 2023 by Bruce Dunn

Lights on modern bikes are absolutely brilliant and there really is little room for improvement. But if you’ve not got one of the current crop of LED-festooned models and instead have something a...

BMW announce R12 nineT and R12 cruiser in rejuvenated boxer heritage range

23 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Ten years on from the introduction of the first R nineT retro in 2013, BMW have pulled the covers off two new R12 models – marking the start of a new generation for the German heritage...

CL-C Low Ride: CFMoto concept reveals new take on age-old design

23 November 2023 by Ben Purvis

Chinese firm CFMoto launched their first cruiser model this year in the form of the 450CL-C and used their platform at the 2023 Eicma show to display a potential future development of the machine in...

Inside story: Richard Hammond's Smallest Cog resto business gears up for bikes

23 November 2023 by Richard Newland

What on earth is Richard Hammond doing with that beautiful Interceptor? It’s a fair question, if all you know about him is that he has two other famous friends and does a lot of silly things in cars.

The MCN Test: Life in the old GS yet

23 November 2023 by Michael Neeves

BMW’s new R1300GS shares very little with the R1250GS it replaces. It’s still powered by a flat twin and its 6.5in colour display is the same, but elsewhere it’s all change. It has a new 1300cc...

Long-term test: Yamaha Tracer 9GT+, the good, the bad and the fugly

23 November 2023 by Steve Herbert-Mattick

Yamaha’s top-spec sportstourer has been gathering plaudits from riders, winning minds (if not hearts) any time it’s compared to its rivals. But after a couple of months of living with what should,...

MotoGP insight: Advantage Pecco Bagnaia

23 November 2023 by Neil Morrison

A resurfaced Lusail International Circuit in Qatar was always likely to throw up something unexpected, not least with the race moving from March to November. And while Fabio Di Giannantonio’s...

TVS Motor Company announce European expansion plans with range of low capacity motorcycles

23 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

TVS Motor Company, the Indian conglomerate behind the resurrection of Norton Motorcycles, have announced an expansion into Europe with a range of their own low-capacity machines. The Chennai firm,...

Blast from the past! Kawasaki reveal retro ZX-10RR liveries

22 November 2023 by Phil West

Kawasaki used the first day of this year’s annual Motorcycle Live show in Birmingham to unveil three special retro colour schemes for their 2024 Ninja ZX-10RR superbike. On sale now as limited...

Ducati announce UK expansion of off-road DRE Adventure Academy

18 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati have announced to crowds at this year’s Motorcycle Live show that the brand will be expanding their off-road DRE Adventure Academy to include dates at the Sweet Lamb adventure centre in...

Moto Morini Corsaro Sport V-twin is one of the big surprises for 2024

17 November 2023 by Phil West

Moto Morini had one of the most popular stands at this year’s Eicma trade show in Milan, throwing their hat into the growing middleweight sportsbike sector with a new 749cc Corsaro Sport...

CFMoto 700CL-X Sport recalled over software updates

16 November 2023 by Phil West

CFMoto have issued a recall on their parallel twin 700CL-X Sport model following concerns over the need for a software update. The 700CL-X Sport was launched by the Chinese brand in spring 2022 as...

Bristol Biking Girls riding group raise money for Air Ambulances UK with charity calendar

16 November 2023 by Phil West

Female riding group, Bristol Biking Girls have created a charity calendar for 2024, raising money for Air Ambulances UK and commemorating their founder who tragically died following a motorcycle...

Next generation OSETs arrive: electric off-roaders coming in 2024

16 November 2023 by Phil West

Leading British electric off-road specialists, OSET, have launched what they claim is the “next generation” in battery powered fun and competition machines. Called the ‘TXP’ range – which stands...

How to: fit a new horn

16 November 2023 by Bruce Dunn

The horn is an essential safety component so it needs to be as loud as possible. While most standard horns are sufficient, if you’re a heavy user of your bike’s horn button (for example you ride in...

Biking legends: Robert Dunlop

16 November 2023 by Stuart Barker

With big shoes to fill right from the start, when Robert Dunlop started racing in 1979 his brother Joey had already won a TT, and by the time Robert came to the fore in the 1980s, big brother was...

Big read: Steve Rodgers’ McAMS Yamaha squad say goodbye to BSB

16 November 2023 by Josh Close

The Bennetts British Superbike Championship lost one of its most successful teams at the end of the season as McAMS Yamaha pulled down their pit garage shutters for the final time. Steve Rodgers’...

The MCN Test: £70-a-month prize fighters

16 November 2023

This year, we’ve been spoilt when it comes to affordable, middleweight nakeds. Where Yamaha’s MT-07 once reigned supreme as a frugal and confidence-inspiring fun factory, both Honda and Suzuki...

Techwatch: Inside Honda's E-Clutch

16 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Honda have launched a new E-Clutch system for their 2024 four-cylinder CBR650R and CB650R range, which allows riders to pull away, stop, and shift without ever pulling in a lever. All you need to...

BSB insight: Dean signs for Honda

16 November 2023 by Michael Guy

Dean Harrison will lead Honda’s road racing charge after signing with the team to race at the North West 200, Isle of Man TT along with a full campaign alongside Andrew Irwin in British Superbikes.

MCN and Parkers’ Best Medium Van award goes to the all-new Ford Transit Custom 

15 November 2023 by MCN

Collaboration with Parkers MCN has partnered with sister title Parkers – the definitive resource for car buying advice in the UK – to bring you the award for the Best Medium Van in their prestigious new Van and Pickup Awards...

MCN exclusive: Meet the new Langen LightSpeed LS12 - a Brit bruiser with 1000bhp-per-tonne

15 November 2023 by Emma Franklin

Three years after launch of their first model, Britain’s youngest manufacturer Langen are back with an all-new bike – and the new £44,440 Langen LightSpeed LS12 is as far away from their 250cc...

Birthday bash! Norton celebrate 125 years with special liveries

15 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Norton Motorcycles are celebrating 125 years of the iconic British name with a number of special liveries, inspired by past motorcycling successes. Given the anniversary, a total of 125 bikes will...

MCN Workshop: How to protect your bike in winter

09 November 2023 by Bruce Dunn

Ride on through winter without worrying about furry fasteners. Combat corrosion with this helpful guide… Make a clean start Anti-corrosion treatments are an essential part of modern bike care,...

World's greatest bikes #6: Honda RC30

09 November 2023 by Jon Urry

No production bike has had a more profound impact on the racing world than the Honda VFR750R RC30. A bold claim, maybe, but where Ducati’s homologation specials weren’t actually able to be...

Big Read: Harley Owners Group celebrates 40th anniversary this year, so MCN headed to Thunder in the Glens

09 November 2023 by Saffron Wilson

It’s been a big year for Harley-Davidson. Not only have the company celebrated their 120th anniversary, but 2023 also marks 40 years of HOG, the world-famous Harley Owners Group which unites die-hard...

The MCN Test - sub £10k globetrotters: Honda Transalp vs KTM 790 Adventure

09 November 2023 by Jon Urry

Certain price bands have a mental barrier attached to them. That’s why £9999 sounds so much better than £10,000. And that’s why it was so crucial for both Honda and KTM to keep their latest...

Exclusive: MCN gets Jorge Lorenzo’s unique take on Marquez, MotoGP 2023 and beyond…

09 November 2023 by Leonardo Villanova

Three-time MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo remains a regular in the paddock where he commentates for Spanish TV, and as a 47-time race MotoGP victor he know a thing or two. MCN sat down with the...

MotoGP Sepang preview: It's getting humid in here!

09 November 2023 by Josh Close

The battle between Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin for this year’s title looks set to go down to the wire in Valencia. Either way, Ducati will successfully defend the crown they waited 15 long...

Moto Guzzi makes the V85 TT better for your wallet

09 November 2023 by Phil West

Moto Guzzi has revealed a new and more wallet-friendly V85 for next year. There will be three V85 models from 2024 with the original, core V85 TT, as launched in 2019; the more touring orientated V85...