Bike Advice

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...

Tyres are the most important part on your bike – your sole connection with the road for the overwhelming majority of the time. There’s a lot to know about your bike’s boots, though. In this article...

Though not in the spotlight as much as their bigger alternatives, there is a thriving 50cc scooter market that will get you on two wheels and honing your road craft so that, come the right age, you...

A motorbike chain is a vitally important bit of kit. It’s essentially the part that connects your motor to your back wheel, so careful maintenance is key to keeping your bike moving. In this article...

When the sun comes out it’s more tempting than ever to get the bike out of the garage and rack-up some miles. Jump to Inspect your tyres Check your fluids Wear the right gear Park in the shade Plan...

Three very special 200bhp-plus superbikes require an equally special stage, so we’ve brought them to Sicily. It’s a chance to let these incredible machines off their leashes, where there’s less...

Run as part of the British Motor Cycle Racing Club (Bemsee), the Chilton Motors MZ Championship is the latest in a long line of MZ racing series spanning 30 years. Shod with Moto3 Dunlop slicks, these...

Pirelli only had themselves to beat when it came to developing their new Angel GT II sports touring tyre. Of course, it needed to be better than the Angel GT (Gran Turismo) original, but it also had...

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...

MCN have compiled a list of the best motorbike gloves for all riding conditions. Whether you're trying to stay warm or cool, the one thing you always need is to stay safe. Find the full list of the...

The Ace Café on London's North Circular has been a home from home for motorcyclists for over 80 years, so we at MCN thought we'd put together a gallery of pictures to show how it has changed in that...

After passing the CBT, I was free to get out there and learn to enjoy this Suzuki GSX-S125 – which incidentally I still can’t quite pronounce when people ask what bike I’m riding. The arrangement of...

The Spring Bank Holiday weekend offers bikers a chance to get out and about at some great events, and it’s looking a lot like the weather is going to play ball for a lot of us as well. In this article...

The National Motorcycle Museum houses the world's largest collection of British motorbikes with over 1000 models from 170 manufacturers, spanning three centuries. But there's more to do than just look...

There’s something undeniably cool about seeing a skilled rider, mid-corner with their knee on the deck (on track, obviously) – and I couldn’t help but feel envious of other MCN staff members as they...

Riding a motorbike off-road can dramatically improve your road riding, as well as being a whole heap of fun. There are just over 2000 miles of motorway in the UK. But there are more than 6000 miles...

It has been said that there’s nothing like racing to improve your road and trackday skills. Riding in close proximity at high speed, pushing your bike and tyres to the limit is the ultimate in...

Bike engines will make a variety of noises; hardly surprising with several hundred metal parts whizzing round thousands of time a minute. If you are worried about the mechanical noises coming from...

Learning to fix your motorcycle at the roadside is a skill all bikers need. It can happen to the best of us – you thumb the starter after stopping for a rest break and nothing; your bike doesn’t want...

As a recent convert to sportsbikes, I had never ridden on track before. Since I am running the MCN Fleet 19 Honda CBR650R, I thought I’d better get myself booked onto a trackday as soon as...

When it comes to biking bucket lists there are a handful of undisputable destinations that’ll take your breath away. A visit to the TT will fry your mind and the barely-controlled chaos of the...

The best motorbike cafés in the UK are places to meet, eat and socialise with likeminded people who love motorcycles. So it stands to reason that MCN will review them to let you know which ones are...

Dunlop says their new SportSmart Mk3 offers more wet and dry grip, but unlike rivals, that improved performance lasts the life of the tyres, right down to its wear blocks. That’s an impressive claim,...

A wheelie is the oldest motorcycle trick in the book, and I’ve wanted to be able to pop a decent one since I first threw my leg over a bike aged 16. After seven years of riding, I was still unable to...

If you're 19 or older, after a CBT, theory test and two-part practical test you can gain an A2 licence, which allows you to ride a bike of up to 35kW (roughly 47bhp) without displaying L-plates. And...

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...

Replacing the successful ContiTrailAttack 2s, the new third generation is claimed to offer quicker warm up times, greater grip in wet and dry, offer longer life and more agile handling than the...

Bridgestone’s new S22 sports tyre might be designed for life on the street, but here at their world launch in Jerez they’ve proved they can handle a day at one of the finest MotoGP circuits in the...

If you decide that you want to go touring on two wheels, the first decision you need to make is what motorbike you will use. Getting this wrong has the potential to make or break your trip. The...

Need a new motorcycle helmet? MCN can help. Our testers are constantly trying the latest new gear to let you know what it's like. In this article we're going through the best motorbike lids on sale.

Learning to ride a motorcycle safely is one of the most exciting things you can ever do. Offering freedom like no other mode of transport and delivering a sense of speed and exhilaration unmatched on...

Riding a motorcycle at night can be very satisfying, with the roads less crowded and distractions swallowed up in the dark, but you have got to take some extra precautions to make it safe as well as...

There are several reasons that a motorbike chain can wear prematurely, but there’s no need to let poor maintenance be one of them. Keeping your chain clean lubricated will help it to perform better...

Getting a full motorbike licence in the UK - known as a category A - opens the door to one of the most exciting and liberating experiences going, but doing so can seem offputtingly complicated. Never...

The A2 motorbike licence is the single quickest and most cost-effective way for 19-year-olds to progress to a full UK licence. In order to qualify to take the A2 licence, you'll need to: Be over...

Welcome to MCN’s guide to the A1 motorcycle licence, where we explain what it is, who it’s for and crucially, how to pass it. For a young rider this is the quickest route to a full motorbike...