Weekly wind-on: the biggest news in motorbikes from the past week This week on MCN we've seen lots of news from Triumph as they unveiled a new model, announced their... Read more ...
Save up to £100 on helmets in the MCN Shop! SPORTSBIKE SHOP Every now and then we see a deal on the MCN Shop that we simply can't ignore, and today is one of... Read more ...
DR Big appeal for £109 a month? 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 PCP rates revealed You can get a 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 on the firm's Flexible Finance scheme (a PCP agreement) for... Read more ...
Get down and dirty today with MCN's best off-road bikes While winter may put a chill and a dampener on road and track motorcycling it remains a great time... Read more ...
MCN talks Triumph Tiger with the man behind Bond bike stunts Triumph have revealed that two of their models will appear in the latest James Bond... Read more ...
Lexmoto LXR 380 sportsbike is the firm's first A2-friendly model Introducing the Lexmoto LXR 380; a brand-new A2-compliant sportsbike costing £2399 less than the... Read more ...
Win a Yamaha Ténéré & experience COMPETITION We’ve got together with Yamaha to offer one lucky biker the chance to win a brand new Yamaha Ténéré... Read more ...
Michelin reveal gripping new range for 2020 Michelin have just rolled out a raft of new road and track tyre options for 2020, covering... Read more ...
Cold caller: MCN’s guide to buying a winter motorbike Buying a second motorbike to use as a winter hack is a sensible and practical way to keep riding... Read more ...
In this week's MCN paper: New Tiger goes big! In your new edition of Motor Cycle News this week we've got the biggest stories in biking along with... Read more ...
Roar power! 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 has punchier mid-range, lower weight and a raft of modern kit Triumph’s new Tiger 900 has come out fighting - claws and all - thanks to a bigger engine, more... Read more ...
Blood Biker winter riding guide: top tips from the experts It is sadly time to accept that "proper" winter is finally here and with it comes a barrage of fresh... Read more ...
Ice 'n easy! Your MCN guide to using a motorbike in winter Riding in winter conditions with the wrong kit can be awful, but with some better gear to keep you... Read more ...
SHARK Helmets 2020 collection introduces six brand-new models SHARK Helmets For the last 30 years, combining innovation, performance, safety, quality and comfort has been the... Read more ...
A change is better than a rest for #ride5000miles fans It’s easy sticking to what you know, but some #ride5000miles members have bucked the trend this year... Read more ...
Giacomo Agostini museum opens in 15-time world champion's home town A museum celebrating the racing achievements of 15-time world champion, Giacomo Agostini, has today... Read more ...
Old tech punches clever on 1800cc air-cooled BMW R18 boxer concept BMW’s forthcoming R18 cruiser range is one of the biggest motorcycling moves that the German giant... Read more ...
MCN Fleet: Honda CBR650R tyre comparison One of the drawbacks of the Honda CBR650R was the factory’s choice of OE tyres. The Dunlop D214... Read more ...
Radar activated sign aims to reduce motorbike accidents Road sign manufacturers, TWM, have come up with a new illuminated sign that uses radar to detect... Read more ...
New Bullit Bluroc 125 retro scrambler is just £1999 The Bullit Bluroc 125 is a retro-inspired L-plate-friendly scrambler that costs just £1999. Revealed... Read more ...
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WSB: Scheib joins Orelac Racing VerdNatura for 2020 season Maximilian Scheib will contest his first full season in the World Superbike Championship next year... Read more ...
MotoGP: Thai Grand Prix tops 2019 attendance figures For the second consecutive season the Thai Grand Prix had the highest attendance of the MotoGP... Read more ...
Peter Hickman is honoured on Triumph's Avenue of Legends Roads and BSB racer, Peter Hickman, has had his name added to the Avenue of Legends walkway outside... Read more ...
WSB Jerez Test: Rea tops final day in dominating fashion Jonathan Rea sent a warning to his rivals after dominating the second day of testing at Jerez. The... Read more ...
MotoGP Jerez Test: Marc Marquez tops final day after rain hits Marc Marquez topped the final day of testing at Jerez after rainfall hampered the field’s... Read more ...
Karel Abraham confirms MotoGP departure Karel Abraham has confirmed that he will not be on the MotoGP grid next season. The Czech rider has... Read more ...
Marquez brothers in Repsol Honda double trouble A Marc Marquez masterclass reinforced the six-time world champion’s status as Honda’s most... Read more ...
BSB: Scott Redding takes control with double at Donington As Scott Redding departed Donington a double winner on Sunday, the Bennetts British Superbike... Read more ...
BSB: Buchan and FS-3 get factory Kawasaki support It’s all change in the Kawasaki ranks as FS-3 Racing will become the Japanese factory’s official... Read more ...
Provisional MotoGP 2020 calendar released The provisional MotoGP calendar has been revealed today with the number of races increasing to 20 in... Read more ...
Moto2: Fernandez takes victory as Marquez crashes out Augusto Fernandez claimed Moto2 glory at Silverstone this afternoon, seeing off Jorge Navarro and... Read more ...
MotoGP: Rins wins by 0.013 seconds at Silverstone Suzuki's Alex Rins won a spectacular British MotoGP race, taking the lead in a brave move on the... Read more ...
Moto3: Ramirez wins opening Silverstone stunner Leopard Racing’s Marcos Ramirez has taken his second victory of the year in a dramatic opening Moto3... Read more ...
Dovi duffs up Marquez at last turn to win Austrian GP Andrea Dovizioso took his second MotoGP victory of the season in Austria after a last-gasp... Read more ...
YAMAHA MT-03 (2020-on) MCN Rating4 out of 5 Facelifted MT-03 gets more aggressive styling whilst retaining user-friendly appeal Read more ...
YAMAHA MT-125 (2020-on) MCN Rating4 out of 5 This is a 125 for young riders to be proud of, pairing quality components with excellent build... Read more ...
KAWASAKI Z900 (2020-on) MCN Rating4 out of 5 Every bit as fast and fun as a super naked in the real world, at a fraction of the cost Read more ...
LEXMOTO LXR SE 125 (2019-on) MCN Rating2 out of 5 Along with its sporty looks, the LXR SE’s real trump card is its price Read more ...
LEXMOTO TEMPEST GT 125 (2020-on) MCN Rating2 out of 5 Stripped-back Lexmoto Tempest GT makes retro riding accessible to all Read more ...
ENERGICA EVA RIBELLE (2020-on) MCN Rating3 out of 5 As road-going battery bikes go, the Energica Eva Ribelle is the most accomplished and desirable... Read more ...
Eisenberg V8: 480bhp twin 'Busa-engined beast Speed record breaking superstar and general madman Zef Eisenberg has taken all of his high-speed learnings and poured them into a limited run production bike – the Eisenberg V8. Built from two Suzuki...
BMW's E-Power Roadster could be their missing link BMW have been quietly working on an electric motorcycle project for the last two years. The result is this: the E-Power Roadster Concept – a sort of halfway point between the DC Roadster concept we...
Best electric motorbikes of 2019 It’s time to take electric motorbikes seriously. In 2016, Germany voted to ban the internal combustion engine by 2030, and the UK Government is under pressure to bring its ban on the sales of new...
How to ride your motorcycle in rain The latest rubber offers incredible wet weather grip, but we often wonder whether it helps to be a bit obsessive about riding a bike. Obsessive people think about every detail, and test the smallest...
Win a biking life! Know someone that wants to get into biking? You know that friend… yes, that one that doesn’t ride a motorbike. You’d really like to hang out with them more, but when they don’t ride it’s just, well,...
WSB: Scheib joins Orelac Racing VerdNatura for 2020 season Maximilian Scheib will contest his first full season in the World Superbike Championship next year after signing with the Orelac Racing VerdNatura team. The Chilean will ride the team's Kawasaki...
Roar power! 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 has punchier mid-range, lower weight and a raft of modern kit Triumph’s new Tiger 900 has come out fighting - claws and all - thanks to a bigger engine, more torque, meatier mid-range and a lot less mass to lug around, too. Related: Best adventure...
Ice 'n easy! Your MCN guide to using a motorbike in winter Riding in winter conditions with the wrong kit can be awful, but with some better gear to keep you warm there's no need to put the bike away over winter and you can keep building your #ride5000miles...
Win a Yamaha Ténéré & experience We’ve got together with Yamaha to offer one lucky biker the chance to win a brand new Yamaha Ténéré 700 with full explorer pack as well as a Yamaha Adventure jacket and trousers and a money can’t buy...
Best 5 heated motorbike gloves for 2019 As the cold weather continues across the UK, keeping your hands warm on your motorbike can become a real challenge. The best heated motorbike gloves in 2019: Gerbing XRS12 Five HG-1 ...