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Nationwide 'Big Ride' to Mallory Park aims to raise cash for Two Wheels for Life charity

Today 17:13 by Nye Davis

Motorcyclists across the UK are being called upon this summer to take part in the inaugural Two Wheels for Life ‘Big Ride’ – a nationwide charity ride-out with a twist. Unlike a traditional group...

Ace Café scrap Friday nights with early closures in a bid to clamp down on anti-social behaviour

Today 16:51 by Nye Davis

London’s Ace Café has announced that it will now close on Friday nights for the foreseeable future in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour. The famed biker and driver hangout cited a...

The devil’s in the detail! How D3O’s new Diablo armour could change the future of rider protection

Today 16:23 by Nye Davis

The world of motorcycle armour changed forever when D3O came onto the scene in 2009, and now the bar has been raised once again, with the brand releasing their most advanced kit to date. Related:...

Ducati UK donate 213bhp Panigale V4S superbike to national BikeSafe program

Today 13:07 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati UK have donated a 213bhp Panigale V4S superbike to the team at BikeSafe, which is set to be used for a number of police-led motorcycle training initiative. The handover of the fluorescent...

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 roadster transformed into long-legged '90s inspired supermoto

Yesterday 11:58 by Dan Sutherland

An easy-going Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 roadster has been transformed into a vibrant long-legged supermoto, inspired by youth culture of the 1990s. The SM450 Urban Guerrilla has been built in a...

Toprak jumps to MotoGP! Razgatlioglu signs a two-year deal with Pramac Yamaha from 2026

10 June 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Double World Superbike champion, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu will make his MotoGP world championship debut in 2026, after signing with the Prima Pramac Yamaha racing squad. The Turkish rider is the...

Recovery in sight for struggling motorcycle market as registration figures improve in May

10 June 2025 by Nye Davis

The motorcycle market is continuing to show tentative signs of recovery, with May’s registration figures looking subtly healthier than months prior. Related: MCIA boss responds to multiple...

Wheels and Waves festival to welcome 11 Honda GB350S special builds in official custom competition

10 June 2025 by Charlotte King and Nye Davis

This month will see the return of the Hondacustoms.com building contest at the Wheels & Waves festival in Biarritz, with 11 one-off Honda GB350S retro singles set to battle it out for the top...

MCN London Motorcycle Show comes to a close after more than a decade of events in the capital

09 June 2025 by Richard Newland

After more than a decade of standout events at London’s ExCeL, and many memorable years at Alexandra Palace prior to that, the incredibly tough decision has been taken to close the MCN London...

Yamaha’s LED Matrix headlights could revolutionise the way bikers see in the dark

09 June 2025 by Carl Stevens

For the first time in the world of two wheels, Matrix LED lighting is available on a production model thanks to Yamaha and their updated, flagship Tracer 9 tourer. First seen in cars over ten years...

Own Foggy’s leathers and lid! Racing legend’s kit goes under the hammer at upcoming auction

09 June 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Multiple sets of leathers and a helmet worn by four-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty are currently up for grabs in an online Bonhams auction. Offered as part of the Dale Winfield...

Buxton motorcycle club passes £18,000 for Cancer Research UK with seventh annual charity run

09 June 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Members of the Buxton Motorbike Club have raised over £2400 with a 72-mile ride through the countryside – bringing their running total to more than £18,000 for good causes. Taking place on Sunday,...

Proposed change to public order legislation could see police wield more power to seize motorcycles

06 June 2025 by Nye Davis

Police could soon wield greater powers to seize ‘nuisance’ motorcycles under a proposed change to public order legislation that would strip away the need for officers to first issue a warning before...

TT veteran Dave Madsen-Mygdal hopes for 2026 IoM comeback after suffering a stroke

06 June 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Isle of Man TT racer, Dave Madsen-Mygdal, who holds the record for the most race starts in the event’s history, says he has plans to return to the Manx course in 2026, after suffering an ischaemic...

Amazon picks up four-part Isle of Man TT series and feature film set to star Channing Tatum

05 June 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Organisers of the annual Isle of Man TT races have confirmed that a new four-part docuseries and full-length feature film have been picked up by Amazon MGM Studios – with Channing Tatum set to play a...

KTM parent company boardroom blitz sees senior trio out as Bajaj influence accelerates

05 June 2025 by Nye Davis

KTM’s turbulent financial saga continues to show its impact, with the Austrian brand revealing a substantial change-around to its corporate spine. Related: Pierer Mobility AG reduce executive...

CFMoto is set to revolutionise motorcycle connectivity tech with their new T-Box system

05 June 2025 by Nye Davis

CFMoto have upped the ante when it comes to connectivity-based bike tech with the launch of their T-Box module – debuting for UK customers on the range-topping 800MT Explore adventure...

Isle of Man TT 2025: Michael Dunlop completes Supersport double with comfortable victory

04 June 2025 by Josh Close

Michael Dunlop’s domination of the Supersport class at the Isle of Man TT continued on Wednesday afternoon as he completed the double onboard his Ducati Panigale V2. Related: Isle of Man TT...

Kove to reveal low-fat and race ready 800X Rally in at Adventure Bike Rider Festival 2025

04 June 2025 by Nye Davis

Kove’s new 800X Rally is set to hit the UK market this summer, along with official UK pricing. The new bike, which could be the lightest and most capable middleweight adventure twin yet, will be...

Isle of Man TT 2025: Michael Dunlop dominates Supertwin race to secure 31st TT win

03 June 2025 by Josh Close

Michael Dunlop dominated the opening Supertwin race at this year’s Isle of Man TT to secure his 31st victory around the famous Mountain Course. Armed with the MD Racing Paton, Dunlop led the...

Isle of Man TT 2025: Dean Harrison claims first win since 2019 in opening Superstock race

03 June 2025 by Josh Close

Dean Harrison has claimed his first Isle of Man TT victory in six years after a stunning display in the opening Superstock race at this year’s event. Related: Best superbikes of 2025 The race...

CCM's future unknown as the iconic British brand is placed into administration

03 June 2025 by Dan Sutherland

CCM have confirmed that they have been placed into administration, sparking uncertainty for the future of the British brand first established in 1971. “Sad news for British motorcycling – CCM...

Casualty star Charles Dales on track to smash £10K charity fundraising target on UK biking café tour

03 June 2025 by Saffron Wilson

Casualty star and biking enthusiast Charles Dale is midway through his mission of visiting 100 biker cafes in 30 days, all in the name of charity. Charles is supporting Headway and Brain Tumour...

Brit rider Jonny Walker delivers incredible Erzberg performance aboard four stroke Triumph enduro

03 June 2025 by Nye Davis

Triumph’s recently revealed TF250-E road-legal enduro bike has made strong opening showing at one of hard enduro’s gnarliest proving grounds, taking sixth at the 2025 Red Bull...

West Sussex Fire & Rescue offer vital training to riders with free Biker Down courses

03 June 2025 by Dan Sutherland

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are offering riders the chance to sign up to a number of free Biker Down courses in the area, which provide vital lifesaving training on how to care for motorcyclists...

Evel Knievel remembered: Family join 50-strong Wembley ride-in to honour stuntman’s stadium jump

02 June 2025 by Saffron Wilson

It’s been 50 years since Evel Knievel attempted to jump over 13 buses at Wembley Stadium – the only UK-based jump of his career. To mark the occasion, 50 riders dressed in his iconic attire flocked...

Isle of Man TT docuseries plan rumbles on with organisers hopeful of release in the near future

02 June 2025 by Dan Sutherland

The Isle of Man TT’s Head of Motorsport, Paul Phillips, says he remains confident that we’ll see the release of a new Formula 1: Drive to Survive-style docuseries on the road racing spectacle in the...

Isle of Man TT travelling marshal talks us through their new BMW RR superbike fleet

02 June 2025 by Dan Sutherland

In early May of this year, it was confirmed that BMW would be taking over from Honda in providing vehicle support to the travelling marshals, without whom the TT couldn’t happen. Related: Meet the...

Two Wheels for Life charity raise over £142k for at Silverstone GP of Champions

30 May 2025 by Nye Davis

More than £142,000 has been raised for charity Two Wheels for Life during the Silverstone round of the MotoGP World Championship, following a packed weekend of fundraising under the new-look ‘GP of...

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Bike Shed Moto Show 2025 draws in big crowds to London's Tobacco Dock for custom bike showcase

30 May 2025 by Nye Davis

Thousands of two-wheel fans recently descended on London’s Tobacco Dock for the 2025 Bike Shed Moto Show, soaking up the atmosphere and admiring hundreds of machines on display from big-name brands,...

Zero-mile 2005 Repsol CBR1000RR Fireblade still in its crate set to be auctioned this July

30 May 2025 by Nye Davis

A second brand-new/old-stock 2005 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade has emerged in 2025 and is set to go under the hammer this summer – and this one’s never even been started. The bike follows the sale of...

Three-wheeled fun! Yamaha give their commuter-focussed Tricity 125 a techy overhaul for 2025

30 May 2025 by Nye Davis

Yamaha’s commuter-focused Tricity 125 has been treated to a tech overhaul for 2025, gaining a new dash, tweaked bodywork, and a Euro5+ compliant motor. Related: MCN’s pick of the best 125cc...

Harley-Davidson reveal space-age mirror-like surface finish using PVD said to far outperform chrome

29 May 2025 by Nye Davis

Harley-Davidson have lifted the lid on the fifth model in their growing Icons Collection – using the launch to showcase a super shiny surface finish said to outlast traditional techniques while...

Dunlop on stage | Road racing theatre production makes Isle of Man debut during TT fortnight

28 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

A filmed version of a theatre production, inspired by events in the build-up to the 2019 TT races for Michael Dunlop, has made its public debut on the Isle of Man during the 2025 road racing...

Road racing icons sculpture project supports cancer charity initiative on the Isle of Man

28 May 2025 by Dan Sutherland

The Isle of Man TT’s official charity partner for 2025 is honouring legends of road racing with 15 life size motorcycle sculptures, set be auctioned on Senior TT race day in 2026. Mannin Cancers...