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 ...
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 ...
Get a jump start on Black Friday with Silverstone Black Friday is upon us once again, and Silverstone are getting in the festive spirit with some... Read more ...
MCN Fleet: Final Farewell for Ducati Diavel 1260S It’s been an interesting year of riding; not my most enjoyable but that’s not the fault of the... Read more ...
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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 ...
Binder keeps calm to win at the Ring South African Brad Binder controlled today’s Moto2 race at the Red Bull Ring from start to finish,... 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 ...
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 of year for those who enjoy riding in the dirt. After all, colder temperatures and slippery surfaces...
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 last corner to beat championship leader, Marc Marquez, by just 0.013 seconds. Rins and Marquez pushed...
Yamaha Tracer 700 gets aggressive makeover Yamaha have unveiled the 2020 version of their do-it-all middleweight, the Yamaha Tracer 700. As well as a number of styling tweaks, the bike will feature the firm’s first Euro5 version of the CP2...
TRIUMPH ROCKET III (2020-on) Lighter, sharper and packing even more firepower, the new Rocket 3 is indulgent excess done right
Product review: Hagon shock service Hagon shock service, £99.50 Miles covered/time: N/a What’s good: Faced with a £300 bill to replace a weary Hagon shock on the extensively neglected 1989 BMW R100GS I bought last year, I was pleased...
DUCATI STREETFIGHTER 1100S (2009-2012) Looks like a crashed 1098 but packs so much presence and attitude it works standing still
Suzuki RG250 FG Restoration Gary Croft had his work cut out when he set about restoring this stolen/recovered Gamma uzuki’s RG250 Gamma was a landmark ’80s sportsbike. Not only was the original 1983 RG the first...