Motorbike buying and selling advice

Your one-stop-shop for all you need to know about buying and selling your motorcycle. Find out what type of bike suits your riding, what to watch out for when scouring the classifieds and the common pitfalls of selling online. MCN have you covered.

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Safety expert urges retailers to meet the latest riding kit standards

21 February 2022 by Dan Sutherland

A leading motorcycle kit safety expert says he would support heavier involvement from Trading Standards to stamp out sellers peddling substandard products at biking shows and other events. Paul...

MCN's guide to affordable two-strokes

03 February 2022 by Mike Armitage

Back in 2004, I flogged my Suzuki RGV250M. It was in good nick, had a complete spare engine in a box, and I got £1000. Since then two-stroke values have gone wild, and replacing it today in 2022 would...

Bike airbag or lifejacket? Don’t get caught out by misleading web listings for cheap safety gear

21 July 2021 by Ben Clarke

Motorbike airbag vests have been moving into the mainstream in recent years thanks to a wider range of manufacturers launching their own versions at more accessible prices. But not all of the items...

Avoid buying a nicked track bike: How to make sure a new toy doesn’t belong to someone else

20 May 2021 by Ben Clarke

With the world getting back to some kind of normal and summer fast approaching, a lot of riders will be spending their hard-earned cash on a dedicated bike to enjoy at a circuit in the UK. Related:...

Used motorbike buying guide: don't buy a lemon

04 March 2021 by Neil Murray

It’s winter, and that means one thing: bikers buying and selling used motorcycles. With that in mind, how do you know what to look out for when you’re hunting for your next steed? Buying a pre-loved...

Buy your dream bike – now!

01 January 2021 by Richard Newland

I’ve been dreaming of this moment for 18 years. To be honest, I never thought it would happen – but several things conspired to form a perfect storm, and the dream has finally become a reality. Oddly,...

MCN's guide to selling your motorbike

21 April 2020 by MCN News

Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, modernising or just fancy a change, selling your motorbike is often a big part of the process of buying a new one. Here are MCN’s tips for getting the most for...

Special investigation: Lookalike fake helmets have never been more dangerous

30 January 2020 by Jordan Gibbons

Counterfeit goods are nothing new but the problem is now worse than ever. Not only are the copies looking better, making it harder to distinguish a fake at first glance, but online retailing makes it...

Cold caller: MCN’s guide to buying a winter motorbike

04 December 2019 by James Archibald

Buying a second motorbike to use as a winter hack is a sensible and practical way to keep riding through the colder months without adding hard miles to your pride and joy. Related: Essential winter...

Bike selling advice: How to avoid the online scammers

09 April 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

Scams around bike sales are as old as motorcycling, but as the riding season begins and more people start shifting their bikes, scammers and thieves are rubbing their hands with glee. With a huge...