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Sportsbike Shop Spring Clean Clearance deals - MCN picks the best bargains, get them while you can!

Today 14:09 by Charlotte King

In this financial climate, let’s be honest, we are always up for a good deal to save a little money where we can. The MCN Bargain Hunter team have been searching through the Sportsbike Shop Spring...

The DNA of riding denim | behind the scenes at Bull-it jeans

26 April 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Bull-it jeans has become one of the UK’s most popular brands of riding jeans, consistently producing protective garments to the top spec of safety standards for over a decade. With the 2024 collection...

Arai reveal 15th TT specials with the new RX-7V Evo IoM Limited Edition - yours for £849.99

19 April 2024 by Nye Davis

Celebrating 40 years of their partnership with the Isle of Man TT, Arai have launched their 15th Limited Edition RX-7V Evo IoM TT helmet. The lid was designed by long-time Arai collaborator Aldo...

We've tested the new Insta360 X4 action camera | Take motorcycle onboards to new heights with 8K resolution

17 April 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Motorcycle action cameras are big business these days, with evermore riders recording their journeys for social media, as well as for insurance purposes. Read what MCN Videographer, Joe Wright...

The eagerly anticipated Beeline Moto II motorcycle sat nav is now available to pre-order

16 April 2024 by Ben Clarke

Beeline have announced a new Moto II version of their popular and minimalist motorcycle sat nav device, the Beeline Moto and it’s available to pre-order now in black, metal grey and metal silver...

New tyres in 2024 | The latest motorcycle rubber to hit the market

12 April 2024 by Charlotte King

Tyre technology is an ever evolving thing, with more effective compounds and more advanced tread patterns being developed all the time, all to ensure the best possible performance and safety. The...

Metzeler's latest Roadtec 02 motorbike tyre gives you more grip the harder you ride thanks to adaptive tread

11 April 2024 by Dan Sutherland

When Metzeler announced late last year that a new Roadtec 02 sports touring tyre was on the way for 2024 to replace the existing Roadtec 01, expectations were high. Since its arrival in 2016, the...

Monimoto 9 motorcycle tracker joins excellent 7 in the firm’s simple, affordable security range

05 April 2024 by MCN

Paid partnership with Monimoto Monimoto have announced the latest version of their low-cost and simple motorcycle tracker. The Monimoto 9 builds on the Monimoto 7 with a slightly more compact design and an IP68 waterproof rating...

The Shoei NXR2 is an ECE 22.06 helmet we gave 5 stars in review and it's available for just £289.99 right now!

04 April 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

With some long riding days finally on the horizon, now is as good a time as any to give your motorbike helmet an upgrade, and a great place to start is with this 45% saving on a Shoei NXR2. The...

Oxford offer bags for life with new top-of-the-range ATLAS modular luggage system and BackPacks

03 April 2024 by MCN

Paid partnership with Oxford Products The latest universal soft luggage system from Oxford – the ATLAS range – is a modular set-up and the main compartment promises to be 100% waterproof for life. In fact, Oxford are so confident of the...

Furygan's new airbag vests use MotoGP tech and are claimed to be the 'most protective on the market'

26 March 2024 by Charlotte King

French motorcycle kit brand, Furygan, are releasing two new airbag vests to the market. The Fury Airbag Evo and Fury Airbag Evolution+ have been produced in partnership with In&Motion to create what...

Last chance to grab a bargain from the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale event - cut through the noise with MCN

22 March 2024 by Ben Clarke

There’s still time to bag a bargain from Amazon in the 2024 Spring Deal Days. The sale event started on March 20 and it runs to March 25 and there are still some great products left to help get you...

RST TracTech Evo 5 range | Popular range updated for 2024 is now in stock at Sportsbike Shop

19 February 2024 by Phil Clarke

RST have updated their popular TracTech range of sporty kit with the new Evo 5 leather suit, jackets, and trousers, focusing on improved practicality, comfort, and safety. This includes level 2 armour...

Spada turns 30 | British bike kit brand celebrate milestone with major range overhaul

16 February 2024 by Charlotte King

To mark their 30 year anniversary, Spada have released a total range refresh with their new City, Urban and Explore collection. Spada say the range is aimed at bringing modern style to motorcycle...

Quad Lock release new 'Handlebar Clamp Mount' range of phone mounts for motorcyclists

15 February 2024 by Phil Clarke

Quad Lock have released a new handlebar phone mount, which expands their range of mounts aimed specifically at motorcyclists. The Australian based firm says its new ‘Handlebar Clamp Mount’ range is...

Lego Kawasaki Ninja H2R sells out within 72 hours! Back order yours now for a mid-March delivery

26 January 2024 by Nye Davis

Lego have sold out of their latest Kawasaki Ninja H2R Technic kit and have started taking back orders for online purchases of the £69.99 model. Providing customers aged 10 and over the chance to...

Keeping customers safe: MCN joins trading standards for a look around Motorcycle Live 2023

24 December 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

Bike shows have always been a rich hunting ground for anyone looking to bag a bargain on new kit, but how can you be sure that the gear you’re grabbing at discount prices is everything it’s supposed...

Touratech release suspension upgrades to take Ducati DesertX to another level

20 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Premium German accessory brand Touratech have come up with uprated off-road suspension kits for Ducati’s £14,995 DesertX retro-styled adventure bike. The new ‘Extreme’ shock absorber and matching...

Shark’s aero revolution: How Aeron GP's moving flaps could transform helmet design

29 November 2023 by Phil West

Shark are entering a new realm of aerodynamic stability with their new Aeron GP race helmet – said to be the first in the world to adapt to its wearer’s riding position and prevailing conditions via...

Give your bike some springtime love with 30% off Muc-Off products in the Easter Sale

20 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

Muc-Off motorcycle cleaning products have been keeping our bikes looking showroom-clean for more than 20 years (even longer if you include their pushbike products) and if you’re anything like me,...

Amazing deals on RST's Sabre range, including 40% off my favourite airbag jacket

20 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

I’ve been riding in the RST Sabre leather jacket since 2023, and it’s become my first choice when I’m heading out the door, mainly because It’s AAA rated for abrasion and comes with the added...

The best Black Friday 2023 UK motorbike tyre deals - right here, right now

16 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

We all know the importance of making sure your motorbike has the best tyres possible – the contact patch that keeps you pointing in the right direction is tiny, so needs to be made of high-quality...

Prices slashed in Quad Lock sale - here's our pick of the deals

14 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

There are many reasons why you’d want to hard-mount your phone to your motorbike, not just as a cost-effective way of using its sat-nav directions. Whatever you reasons, it’s essential you use a phone...

Save 30% on the multi-purpose Arai Tour-X4 - now £200 off

08 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

We’re lucky enough to have two opinions on the Arai Tour-X 4 helmet here at MCN, based on nearly 14,000 miles of testing – from product expert Justin Hayzelden and off-road legend Michael Guy. They...

MCN's Editor gave this CTEK battery charger five stars - and it's 20% off for Black Friday

02 November 2023 by Aaron Hussain

The current range topper and fan favourite of the CTEK trickle charger range, the CTEK CS Free, is on sale during Black . It comes with a saving of 20% off – that’s nearly £50 – for a limited time...

Bike Stop 15% trade-in: Deal will see donated gear benefit local charity

25 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Leading motorcycle clothing retailer Bike Stop is offering a new discount scheme saving customers cash on bike kit, whilst also benefitting local charity. From now until the end of October,...

Oxford Leggings recall: Which products are affected and what to do next

24 October 2023 by Phil West

Oxford Products has issued a recall for one of their pairs of women’s leggings designs. The leggings concerned are the TW228101 Oxford Original Approved AA Women’s Legging in all sizes and leg...

Our favourite Cardo intercom is 20% off - here's why you should snap it up while you can

10 October 2023 by Adam Binnie

Current range-topper, the Cardo Packtalk Edge motorcycle intercom, is on sale during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (October 10th/11th) with a saving of 20%. It comes with all the key tech you’d expect –...

Next-gen sports-touring rubber: Metzeler Roadtec 02 tyres announced for 2024

09 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

Motorcycle tyre specialists Metzeler have announced a new version of their popular Roadtec 01 sports-touring tyre. The Metzeler Roadtec 02 will be available for purchase from January 2024 with claimed...

Spoiler alert: Taylor Mackenzie helps Ruroc develop trackday helmet

14 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Gloucestershire helmet manufacturer Ruroc have set their sights on the race circuit, developing a track-focused helmet based on their Atlas 4.0 that’s both lighter and more aerodynamic than...

Heated vision: New heated visor claims to provide a day’s riding without the fear of fog

14 September 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Space technology and British engineering have combined to make fogged visors a thing of the past with the invention of the Visin heated visor insert that promises to keep your vision crystal clear for...

Defiant against thieves: New Squire lock ramps up protection against angle grinders

14 September 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Squire have launched what they say is their toughest ever motorcycle brake disc lock, promising angle grinder resistance that should deter even the most tooled-up thief. Named the Defiant, the...

Play time! Ride 5 video game on the way

14 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The fifth instalment of the Ride video game franchise will arrive on August 24, 2023. Players of Ride 5 can race the latest in motorcycling exotica on a series of iconic race tracks from around the...

Bricking it! Yamaha team up with Lego for new MT-10SP build

14 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha have teamed up with Lego to launch a new MT-10SP Technic kit, set to arrive in shops next month. The £199.99 build will be available on Tuesday, 1 August 2023 and consists of 1478 pieces.

A century of the Manx GP: Arai celebrate with limited edition RX-7V Evo

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

Arai helmets are celebrating 100 years of the Manx GP with a UK exclusive, limited edition version of their RX-7V Evo helmet. The design was unveiled on the island at this year’s TT and features a...

Rate of inflation: Airbag jeans come to market

14 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Airbag jackets are nothing new, with most major kit brands producing inflating safety vests designed to provide additional protection. But there are also airbag jeans. You can wear them under your...