MCN’s Weekly Wind-on: top stories this week The biggest news on MCN this week was undoubtedly our first ride review of the 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1 –... Read more ...
Suzuki to restore Barry Sheene race bikes at Motorcycle Live Suzuki GB have taken delivery of three iconic Barry Sheene race bikes, ready to be restored at the... Read more ...
Ducati Monster 1200 S gains 'Black on Black' livery Ducati’s Monster 1200 S will sport a new 'Black on Black' livery for 2020, combining strips of matt... Read more ...
2020 Indians get new Thunder Stroke 116 engine plus new tech Indian have unveiled a host of updates for their 'heavyweight' models including the massive new... Read more ...
Off-road bike squad recover 204 stolen machines South Yorkshire Police have been celebrating the success of their off-road bike unit, which has been... Read more ...
In this week's MCN paper: Riding with Hickman! In your new edition of Motor Cycle News this week we've got the biggest stories in biking along with... Read more ...
New tech could soon replace conventional helmet liners A major breakthrough in helmet safety could save your skull in a crash and keep your head cooler... Read more ...
Exploring the tech inside the 2020 Yamaha R1 Yamaha have pulled off a minor miracle with the new R1 by creating a modern superbike that meets the... Read more ...
Exploring the technology behind cornering ABS and traction control A technological revolution is transforming biking as cornering ABS and lean-sensitive traction... Read more ...
Starting to ride: Mod 1, strike 2 A week after I’d failed my Module 1 motorcycle test I was back for another go, but not before some... Read more ...
Motorcycling youth charity prepares for biggest-ever fundraiser A charity set-up to tackle kids using motorcycles anti-socially are preparing to host their... Read more ...
Ride of a lifetime: The six best things about touring in America America has been simply awesome. I’d known it would be good, but touring the country on my Kawasaki... Read more ...
Ducati Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 to be auctioned for Carlin Dunne Foundation Ducati will auction a Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 in support of the Carlin Dunne Foundation,... Read more ...
New Ducati Multistrada 1260GT expected with radar cruise control Ducati will release a brand new version of the Multistrada later this year but, for the time being... Read more ...
Suzuki BSB stars battle on GSX-R125s in second-annual All-Star race For the second year in succession, Suzuki UK have released a video of their current British... Read more ...
New colours for 2020 Yamaha R125, R3 and R6 Yamaha’s lower order R range machines are getting made-over liveries for 2020, including race-team... Read more ...
Yamaha reveal all-new WR250F for 2020 Yamaha have revealed their most powerful WR250F enduro to date, complete with a YZ250F... Read more ...
MCN Fleet: Kawasaki’s Versys 1000 SE is perfection for pillions One of my favourite aspects of riding a motorcycle on the road is taking a pillion passenger, and... Read more ...
Indian reveal Scout Bobber Twenty Indian have unveiled the Scout Bobber Twenty and the Scout 100th Anniversary to celebrate the... Read more ...
Bobber Build-off final three announced The three Triumph Bobber Build-Off Challenge finalists have been announced as Laguna Ashford... Read more ...
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Lowes confirms Moto2 future with Marc VDS Britain’s Sam Lowes has signed to ride for the Estrella Galicia Marc VDS Moto2 squad in 2020. The 28... 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 ...
Di Meglio lights up MotoE race Mike Di Meglio won the Austrian GP MotoE race today, riding in difficult conditions to finish just... Read more ...
Fenati finds form while McPhee takes third Italy’s Romano Fenati looked in control during today’s Moto3 race in Austria, leading most of the... Read more ...
Ulster GP: Hickman fastest in opening qualifying Peter Hickman topped the timesheets during the opening Superbike qualifying session of the 2019... Read more ...
Brno MotoGP: Marquez takes dominant win ahead of Dovi and Miller, Cal fifth. Marc Marquez controlled the tenth round of the MotoGP world championship at Brno to win by 2.452s. Read more ...
Brno Moto2: Marquez takes control with convincing win Alex Marquez stamped his authority on the Moto2 class by taking his fifth win in six races for the... Read more ...
Brno Moto3: Canet takes masterful win to lead championship, McPhee injured Aaron Canet stormed to a brilliant Moto3 win at Brno, a result that moves him back to the top of the... Read more ...
Brno Moto2: Brits claim front runner spots in qualifying British riders Sam Lowes and Jake Dixon all delivered on their potential by securing front row and... Read more ...
YAMAHA R1M (2020-on) MCN Rating4 out of 5 Riding an R1M on track is always the main event Read more ...
YAMAHA R1 (2020-on) MCN Rating4 out of 5 It’s business as usual for Yamaha’s brilliant R1 Read more ...
ZONTES R 310 (2019-on) MCN Rating4 out of 5 Owners' Rating5 out of 5 New Zontes R 310 proves shockingly good fun Read more ...
FANTIC CABALLERO 500 RALLY (2019-on) MCN Rating4 out of 5 Fantic’s Caballero Rally 500 is a credible, affordable and fun alternative to the retro mainstream Read more ...
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...
2020 Indians get new Thunder Stroke 116 engine plus new tech Indian have unveiled a host of updates for their 'heavyweight' models including the massive new Thunder Stroke 116 engine. The real star of the show is the new Roadmaster Dark Horse, which effective...
Associated British Motorcycles reveal radical new 765 Moto2 racer Legendary builder Tony Scott turns his hand to the new Triumph 765 There’s a brand new 765 Moto2 weapon on track but it’s not rolled out of the Triumph factory – it’s actually the brainchild of...
Met Police officer who knocked a suspect off a moped is cleared of wrongdoing Police Constable Edwin Sutton has been found to have not breached the standard of professional behaviour when he ended a moped chase with a ‘tactical contact’. PC Sutton was called before a gross...
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MCN Fleet: TT trip means the SV650 feels far more natural now It always takes a little time to feel like a bike is truly yours, and my trip to the Isle of Man TT was what I needed to bond with the Suzuki SV650. It was only a 500-miler – 360 miles on the...
Starting to ride: Mod 1, strike 2 A week after I’d failed my Module 1 motorcycle test I was back for another go, but not before some more training from Rich and Andy at ART Rider Training in Basildon, Essex. I wanted to nail this...
Cornering a motorbike with confidence Cornering is one of the most exciting parts of riding a motorbike but it’s also a tricky part to get right and is where most accidents happen. This can be because riders try to corner faster by...