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bikes for saleWhy it’s MCN’s pick: Today’s bike of the day is an all-out fun-mobile. The Duke 690’s surprisingly revvy single cylinder engine manages to pump out just over 72bhp, which almost the same as Yamaha’s...

MCN shopArai Renegade V Outline - Gloss Red - £529.99 Designed with those riding cruisers in mind, the Renegade V Outline looks aggressive but is comfortable all day. The interior can be removed for washing...

A group of 17 madcap bikers (including myself) are set to ride from Land's End to John O’Groats next Wednesday in a bid to raise £100,000 for Cancer Research. The Longest Day Down charity run...

MCN ShopIf you're looking for a new pair of riding jean, visit the MCN Shop now and check out our top five selection below. Draggin Holeshot Kevlar jeans, from £235.99 The Draggin Holeshot Kevlar jeans are...

Why not use your motorbike to get to work next week (starting Monday, June 18) in support of Ride to Work Week 2018? The industry campaign, started by the Motorcycle Industry Association, is aimed at...

Israeli tech start-up, Ride Vision, has announced a camera-based system which allows your bike to warn you of impending crashes before they happen. Software interprets the images from cameras placed...

MCN Chief Road Tester Michael Neeves gave us his three favourite MCN videos from 2009. The question is, have the videos held up better than he has? MCN's guide to wheelies What Michael said in 2009:...

bikes for saleWhy it’s MCN’s pick: There’s no shortage of oddities in the world of motorcycling. Over the years, manufacturers have tried all kinds of barmy ideas, most of which are made in small numbers for a...

We’re riding Aprilia’s new RSV4 RF FW at Mugello on Tuesday. Revealed at the EICMA show last year the road-going ‘Factory Works’ is lighter and more powerful than its RR and RF (Factory) stable...

Ex-footballer, Ian Wright, took his Triumph Bobber Black to visit the London stadiums where he made his name. Starting with Wembley Stadium in the north-west of the capital, he then took in Arsenal's...

bikes for saleWhen riders started bolting a set of dirt bike handlebars onto their crashed sportsbikes, rather than replacing expensive parts like clip-ons and fairings, they couldn’t have known that they were...

bikes for saleWhy it’s MCN’s pick: BMW released the first 1200cc version of the RT in 2005 and it immediately blew away its heavier and less powerful predecessor, the R1150RT. Sharp and flickable, but incredibly...

The end is nigh for vehicles powered by the internal combustion engine. In 2016, Germany voted to ban the internal combustion engine by 2030, and last year the UK government announced plans...

The dust has now settled on the first ever RideSunday worldwide charity ride and the organisers have confirmed that the final tally stands at over £150,000! Mark Wotherspoon was the biggest...

MCN Scottish FestivalThe first MCN Scottish Festival will take place at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh on July 21-22, 2018. The two-day event will feature stunt shows, displays of iconic race and road bikes and a...

MV Agusta's new £17,590 Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS has everything from sultry looks, to electronic suspension, sharp handling, barking Brembos, comfort and the most evocative exhaust note in...

bikes for saleWhy it’s MCN’s pick: The Hayabusa was made with a very clear remit, to become the world’s fastest production motorcycle. Suzuki achieved this aim, but a handy side-effect of all that size and power is...

MCN ShopSo it might not last long, but riding in this glorious sunshine is making us smile. To help you avoid sweaty palms we've selected our top 5 pairs from the MCN Shop. Which would you...

Police in Wales are fining riders for loud pipes in a bid to boost road safety after a spate of accidents. Is this a good use of police time?

bikes for saleWhy it’s MCN’s pick: The laid-back nature of the Bonneville T120 is one of the best things about it, but there may come a time that its size and weight hold you back on a twisty B road. That’s where...

Most of us have a smartphone of some description by now, but are you using yours to its full motorbike-related potential? Here’s a list of 9 useful apps to consider if you're a biker. EatSleepRIDE –...

If you're into off-road riding and want to learn some new skills then why not volunteer to take part in our MCN Riding Clinic – Off-Road Riding Special. Our feature will make you the star of MCN for a...

Are you a track day veteran who needs to brush up on their skills? Or perhaps you're a track day novice who wants to learn something new? Fancy getting your knee-down or learning how to tackle...

bikes for saleWhy it’s MCN’s pick: The Yamaha MT-07 is just pure fun to ride. Despite its size, the punchy, 689cc parallel-twin engine is more than capable of sending the front wheel skyward on the throttle in...

ALLY PALLY SHOWAfter a 13-year break, MCN will be returning to Alexandra Palace in 2018 with a brand-new show that has a very special twist – the world’s only indoor Supersprint! Home of the original MCN London...

The 1949 Triumph Trophy TR500 used by Fonzie, played by actor Henry Winkler, in the hit American TV show Happy Days is to be sold at auction later this month. The bike will appear at Julien’s...

MCN caught up with Joe Logan; member, trustee, trainer, rider and coordinator for Blood Bike group the Severn Freewheelers about life as a volunteer emergency rider and the work the charity does. If...

Why it’s MCN’s pick: Watching Michael Dunlop take an emotional win at the Isle of Man TT on his Tyco BMW S1000RR in the supersport got us thinking about where it all started for the German...

Married couple Graeme and Sally Dawson clock up almost ten times the average mileage each year on their Honda Pan European and say that just like marriage, riding a bike with a passenger is all about...

MCN shopFather’s Day is just around the corner and if your Dad rides you should take a look at our list. Alternatively, if you are a father why not pass this on to your loved ones to guarantee a bike-related...

Why it’s MCN’s Pick: The Goldwing certainly splits opinion amongst bikers, but whether you’re a lover or a hater you can’t deny that it is something special. Just take a walk around one (if you have...

bikes for saleIs there anything which inspires more jealousy than watching motorbikes filter through traffic on a summer’s day from the clammy driver’s seat of a car stuck in a jam? Well feeling jealous won’t get...

Why it’s MCN’s pick: We know that a lot of you will say that the 1200 Sportster is the way to go, but as an affordable way to get into the world of Harley Davidson you can’t beat the original 883. It...

MCN ShopThere are some people out there who really enjoy cleaning their bikes, for everybody else, here are 7 of the best cleaning products to make the job as quick and painless as possible, as rated by MCN...

Motorcycle accessories firm Kappa has launched a new free app Kappa Riders, available for iOS and Android. With the use of a smartphone, your entire route can be tracked, along with speed and...

bikes for saleWhy it’s MCN’s pick: Moto-Guzzi’s entry to the old-looking-but-actually-new bike class makes sense of the whole category. Classic styling, simple equipment, excellent riding experience and modern...