The Honda CBR600RR is back! YouTube short film shows new model in action After disappearing from UK showrooms in 2017, Honda’s CBR600RR could be about to make a shocking... Read more ...
Working from home: Warwick uni students design carbon chassis parts for electric superbike off campus If you’ve been working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, then chances are you’ve had a... Read more ...
Learning to ride: tackling your CBT The CBT (or Compulsory Basic Training, to give it its full name) is a day’s tuition that... Read more ...
Michael Neeves reveals secrets of a road tester - episode 4 Bikertek promotion In the fourth episode of ‘Secrets of a Road Tester’, MCN’s Michael Neeves moves on to skilful... Read more ...
DNA spray gives law a longer arm: Notts Police get new tool to tackle anti-social off-roading A Nottinghamshire police force has become the latest to employ DNA spray technology in the fight... Read more ...
Strip lightning! The best naked motorbikes of 2020 Before sports bikes gained racer-replica bodywork, touring machines required weather-beating full... Read more ...
In this week's MCN paper: Red Alert! Redding sends warning shot to Rea MCN Promotion In your new edition of Motor Cycle News this week we've got the biggest stories in biking along with... Read more ...
Long Way Up to be shown on Apple TV+ starting in September, 2020 The first three episodes of Long Way Up will premiere globally on September 18, 2020, on Apple TV+... Read more ...
Jam busters! How to filter on a motorbike As cars and 4x4s get ever fatter, the lanes we use for filtering are becoming narrower, the margins... Read more ...
Off-roaders urged: check routes first The Mendip Byways & Bridleways Association is urging off-road motorcyclists to take caution when... Read more ...
Amazing bikes under the hammer: Bonhams Summer Sale features everything from classic GP bikes to budget projects The Bonhams Summer Sale is nearly upon us and with a bumper auction full of exciting lots, there’s... Read more ...
Highway Code review for vulnerable road users doesn't include motorbikes On Tuesday, 28 July, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced their Review of The Highway Code... Read more ...
Norton's creditors' new hope: Statement of Affairs suggests customers could get money back Stuart Garner’s Statement of Affairs in regard to Norton Motorcycles UK Ltd. (subsequently renamed... Read more ...
Back in black: BMW S1000RR to get stealthy colour option for 2021 BMW have announced the changes we will see for the 2021 range, including a new blacked out paintjob... Read more ...
Fantic Caballero Scrambler gets funky, urban makeover for Deluxe edition Fantic have a brand-new limited-edition version of their Caballero Scrambler 500, which brings a... Read more ...
DVSA launch free online course to boost safety for learner riders As motorcycle training and tests have resumed in England, Wales and Scotland, the Driver and Vehicle... Read more ...
Now you're talking: Cardo Packtalk Black revealed with larger speakers Cardo have released a special-edition version of their Packtalk comms kit called the Packtalk Black. Read more ...
SHARK Helmets – a choice of protection for all… SHARK helmets promotion It doesn’t matter if you’re riding a 50cc scooter to and from college or a 200hp motorcycle at... Read more ...
Biking on the big screen: On Any Sunday turns 49 Not only was it nominated for a 1972 Academy Award for best documentary, but On Any Sunday was also... Read more ...
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BSB: Jason O'Halloran tops the opening practice session at Donington Park Jason O'Halloran got his 2020 season off to a positive start by topping the opening free practice... Read more ...
WSB: Scott Redding takes control with two victories at Jerez Scott Redding has taken control of the 2020 World Superbike Championship after dominating the... Read more ...
BSB: New guidelines prevent fans from attending Donington and Snetterton meetings New guidelines given by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) mean that... Read more ...
WSB: Michael Ruben Rinaldi tops FP2 but Loris Baz ends day one quickest overall Michael Ruben Rinaldi sprung a surprise in this afternoon's FP2 session at Jerez, but it's Loris Baz... Read more ...
MotoGP: KTM put two race-prepped 2019 KTM RC16s up for sale KTM are giving fans the chance to buy a race-prepped 2019 RC16 MotoGP bike as part of an... Read more ...
MotoGP: Extra European round added to 2020 calendar as Argentina, Thailand and Malaysia are cancelled The 2020 MotoGP season will consist of 14 rounds in total after an extra European race was added to... Read more ...
Isle of Wight TT: New road racing event set for October 2021 Plans to run an all-new International road race on the Isle of Wight have been revealed. The event,... Read more ...
BSB: Lee Jackson ends Donington Park test quickest overall Lee Jackson leaped to the top of the timesheets in the closing stages at Donington Park to finish... Read more ...
WSB: BMW use 3D rider model to optimise the BMW S 1000 RR aerodynamics The World Superbike Championship restarts this weekend and the BMW Motorrad team have been working... Read more ...
MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo storms to victory at Jerez as Yamaha lockout the podium Fabio Quartararo dominated at Jerez for the second weekend in a row to take victory at the Andalucia... Read more ...
HARLEY-DAVIDSON NIGHT ROD (2006-2018) MCN Rating3 out of 5 Owners' Rating4.7 out of 5 For those who like their bikes hot-rod style and black Read more ...
KTM 1190 ADVENTURE (2013-on) MCN Rating4 out of 5 Owners' Rating4 out of 5 Radically different from the 990 it replaces; sophisticated and seriously capable Read more ...
YAMAHA NIKEN (2018-on) MCN Rating3 out of 5 There’s joy to hustling such a bizarre machine Read more ...
MOTO-GUZZI CALIFORNIA (1997-2012) MCN Rating4 out of 5 Owners' Rating4.3 out of 5 Italian with real history; not superb at anything it's a great all rounder Read more ...
PIAGGIO TYPHOON 50 (1993-on) MCN Rating4 out of 5 Still a lot of fun but now at the bottom end of the sports 50 price scale Read more ...
YAMAHA TRICITY 300 (2020-on) MCN Rating3 out of 5 Designed to get commuters out of cars and trains without requiring a bike licence Read more ...
YAMAHA XV535 VIRAGO (1988-2004) MCN Rating5 out of 5 Owners' Rating4.3 out of 5 Basic, trusted, easy to ride and with unchallenging but enjoyable performance Read more ...
YAMAHA TRACER 900GT (2018-on) MCN Rating4 out of 5 Owners' Rating4 out of 5 Yamaha’s new Tracer 900GT brings even more value to this bargain sports tourer Read more ...
HONDA VT125 SHADOW (1999-2007) MCN Rating4 out of 5 Owners' Rating4.7 out of 5 The littlest Shadow looks the part, is beautifully finished, very reliable and is relatively gentle Read more ...
PIAGGIO VESPA PX125 (1977-2008) MCN Rating3 out of 5 Owners' Rating3.2 out of 5 Essentially unchanged since its introduction in 1977 Read more ...
Retros driving progress: BMW R18 uses new tech in order to look old The new BMW R18 is something of an engineering marvel, after all there’s not many people who would design a new 1800cc air-cooled engine in our emissions obsessed world. But the innovations don’t end...
The Honda CBR600RR is back! YouTube short film shows new model in action After disappearing from UK showrooms in 2017, Honda’s CBR600RR could be about to make a shocking return, following a short model reveal trailer uploaded to the firm’s Japanese YouTube channel earlier...
Aprilia Tuono 660 heading towards showrooms Aprilia’s much anticipated Tuono 660 is nearing reality and the best bit is that it’s barely changed from the prototype. Although Aprilia’s 100hp RS660 twin-cylinder sports bike is the headline-maker...
HONDA CBR1100XX SUPER BLACKBIRD (1997-2005) Sensible and utterly insane in one nicely presented Honda package
YAMAHA FJR1300 (2001-2012) "With shaft drive, comprehensive fairing, hard luggage, massive tank capacity etc, it ticks plenty of boxes"
Strip lightning! The best naked motorbikes of 2020 Before sports bikes gained racer-replica bodywork, touring machines required weather-beating full fairings and even adventure machines donned screens, beaks and all manner of plastic add-ons, all...
State style? It's the best cruiser motorbikes of 2020 Take the easy rider route with MCN's best cruiser motorcycles. American-style cruisers and customs may not be for everyone, as they emphasise States-style rumbling and leather-clad posing over sporty...
APRILIA SHIVER 750 (2007-2009) "Designed to take on the big hitters of the middleweight motorcycle world"
KAWASAKI Z800 (2013-2018) We're genuinely shocked how good the Z800 is, given how uninspiring the old Z750 was