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British 400mph record bid boosted by classics sales
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The man behind a bold British attempt on the motorcycle world speed record is selling some of his classic bikes to fund the project and help get the streamliner to salt flats in South America. The 52...
Cineco electric maxi scoot could come in at £8000 below BMW’s C-Evolution
Today 10:30 by
Cineco have launched a battery maxi-scoot that sets a new standard for combining a long range with an attractive price. Developed as an alternative to a 300cc petrol bike, the E-RT3 shares its chassis...
The Devitt MCN Festival is back and better than ever
Yesterday 15:00 by
MCN Festival The Devitt MCN Festival of Motorcycling is returning to the East of England Arena this September 4-5 with a huge lineup of entertainment, bargains, live music, test rides, live action and so much...
Yamaha gets retro with new XSR125
Yesterday 13:00 by
Yamaha have practically perfected the art of building a brilliant new bike and then creating loads of stylish spin-offs. They’ve done that with the MT-07 and MT-09 to great effect and now the XSR125...
Husqvarna reveal Vektorr electric scooter concept
10 May 2021 by
Husqvarna have unveiled another electric concept to add to their steadily growing 'e-mobility' quiver. The strangely named 'Vektorr' is designed to show us what Husky describe as a 'tantalising vision...
Air ambulances need you: Government rejects calls for tax-payer funded future
10 May 2021 by
A petition for public funding of air ambulances has been debated in parliament after attracting over 134,000 signatures. The petition was started by Bethany Billington, after her sister Lee-Anne...
Weekly wind-on: your roundup of the stories that mattered in motorbikes this week
07 May 2021 by
This week, we got our hands on the brand-new BMW M1000RR homologation special on circuit at its UK launch. BMW haven’t wasted time and money adding shiny bits that will end up in the bin when race...
Husqvarna lead the charge towards swappable batteries for bikes
07 May 2021 by
Electric bikes have been meandering towards the mainstream for years but Husqvarna’s upcoming E-Pilen could be the first proper motorcycle to adopt a new standard for swappable batteries. That’s a big...
Rallymoto bring their popular navigation events to tarmac-only riders
07 May 2021 by
A new road-based navigation event is coming this summer that will see road riders get a taste of the Dakar spirit without having to venture off the black stuff. The Cannonball Challenge is being...
Less is more: Why bike manufacturers are taking a new approach to valve action
06 May 2021 by
Read the spiel on the new Suzuki GSX-S1000, or Hayabusa – or bikes from many other manufacturers, actually – and they’ll say the same thing: reduced valve overlap. But what is it, how did we end up...
Say hello to the 2021 Honda Grom 125
06 May 2021 by
As expected, Honda’s cult, uber-cute MSX125 mini-bike is getting a significant update for 2021 – and this is the result: the all-new Honda Grom 125. First launched in 2014, the 1970s...
Motorcycle Man: Dave Roper is the only US man to win the Isle of Man TT
05 May 2021 by
Dave Roper, who has raced a motorbike every single year since 1972, has had a documentary film made about him and his relationship with motorbikes. It is being screened in the UK from May 6, 2021...
Safety fears as driverless cars steer a course for UK
05 May 2021 by
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that we could see self-driving cars on UK roads by the end of 2021, leading to renewed concerns for motorcycle safety. The DfT says automated...
MV Agusta switch it up: Boss confirms first electric model ‘within the next six years’
05 May 2021 by
MV Agusta CEO Timur Sardarov has confirmed to MCN that the Varese firm will begin research into electric models next year, before revealing their first plug-in by 2027. Six years may seem a long time,...
'I'm not having that!' - Brave biker goes on a mission to rescue stolen machine
05 May 2021 by
What started out as a relaxed Friday ride out to try on a new helmet quickly turned into an adrenaline-fuelled surveillance mission for London biker Mina Bloomfield after she discovered that her...
MotoGB raffle off Royal Enfield Himalayan in support of Covid-19 relief in India
04 May 2021 by
UK motorcycle importer and distributor MotoGB are raffling off a 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan to help raise money in support of India’s latest Covid-19 outbreak. Raising funds for the Ekam UK charity,...
First ‘Chinese Norton’ debuts: Zongshen Cyclone RX6 is powered by 650 twin from the Atlas
04 May 2021 by
By now it should have been possible to buy Norton’s 650cc Atlas parallel twins – but the firm’s traumatic 2020 means the Chinese-made Zongshen Cyclone RX6 may actually be the first machine into...
New Aprilia RS125 and Tuono 125 unveiled
04 May 2021 by
Aprilia have unveiled fresh versions of their RS125 and Tuono 125 models with updates including new styling, a reworked engine, fully digital dash readout and a new ECU. Related articles on...
New Safe Driving for Life website offers wealth of information for learners
03 May 2021 by
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a new website for learners that hosts loads of invaluable information for bikers both new and old. Related articles on MCN MCIA Secured...
Interesting array of classic machines up for auction in new Silverstone sale
03 May 2021 by
Classic car specialists Silverstone Auctions are turning their hands to two wheels, with more than 40 bikes already confirmed in their May sale and with more to come. There is a huge range of bikes in...
Kawasaki’s auto-clutch revolution: New patent reveals tech that blurs quickshift and semi-auto transmission
03 May 2021 by
Quickshifters are standard kit among a growing number of new models, giving a taste of the track by easing clutchless changes. The tech is relatively simple, with load sensors in the linkage that tell...
Harley-Davidson stung with massive tax hike as US bikes face 56% EU import tariff
28 April 2021 by
Harley-Davidson could face ruin in Europe in less than two month’s time after being slapped with a whopping 833% increase in tariffs. The rise in duty is the latest fallout from an escalating trade...
Slice of classic Americana: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Revival could put the swinging sixties in your garage
27 April 2021 by
Harley-Davidson have launched a new Icons Collection, starting with the Electra Glide Revival. The Icons Collection will be an ongoing project for Harley that will highlight classic American style...
Celebrity biking pals take on paddle board challenge for charity
26 April 2021 by
A group of friends that includes bike-mad celebrities Charley Boorman, Iwan Thomas and Damon Hill are embarking on a 30-mile endurance paddle in support of the Movember charity. Starting on May 17,...
Feel the Forza: bigger, faster and more tech-laden Honda Forza 125, 300 and 750
26 April 2021 by
Honda have unleashed a 2021 attack team in the small, mid and big-capacity scooter class as the Forza range gets a radical revamp. At the top of the tree is the Forza 750 which replaces the Integra.
CFMoto 800MT unveiled: Partnership with KTM results in Chinese brand’s first large capacity machine
26 April 2021 by
CFMoto have revealed their biggest bike yet, the first fruit of a deal with KTM which sees the Chinese brand use a variety of the Austrian firm’s motors. Related articles on MCN CFMoto 650GT...
Updated Suzuki GSX-S1000 gets engine, styling and spec boost for £10,999
26 April 2021 by
Suzuki have released this revamped version of its GSX-S1000, a naked which is more powerful, stylish and capable than ever before. The old GSX-S proved popular for many years due to its combination...
Smart motorway safety improvement plans accelerated
23 April 2021 by
Highways England (HE), working in tandem with the Department for Transport (DfT), has produced an action plan for ‘smart motorways’ that should significantly boost safety. Related articles on...
Piaggio celebrates 75 years of the Vespa with special editions
23 April 2021 by
Piaggio are celebrating the 75th anniversary of their iconic Vespa model with three special editions only available in 2021. Related articles from MCN The rise, fall and rise again of Aprilia:...
Custom guru Roland Sands resurrects the machine that inspired the family business
21 April 2021 by
Roland Sands has rebuilt a bike that, at the tender age of 19, his father bought, built, crashed then sold before founding their custom fabrication family business, Performance Machine. Perry Sands...
Head first into speed records: How helmet tech helped Zarco become MotoGP’s fastest rider
21 April 2021 by
On the 27th of March this year, Pramac Ducati rider Johann Zarco took the previous MotoGP top speed record and hurled it out of the window. Related articles on MCN Yamaha MT-09 exhaust...
Room for desert: Triumph unveil limited edition Street Scrambler along with Euro5 updates
20 April 2021 by
Hot on the heels of the latest Scrambler 1200 models, Triumph have unveiled the Euro5 updated version of the Street Scrambler, including this special edition, called the Sandstorm. Related...
#Ride5000miles campaigns start in earnest as Covid restrictions ease
19 April 2021 by
With Covid restrictions easing, riders have been taking advantage of dry tarmac in a bid to reach their 5000-mile targets by the end of 2021. From short jaunts to the seaside for a bag of chips, to...
Thrifty learner: Lexmoto launch new LXS 125 model
19 April 2021 by
Lexmoto have introduced a new CBT-friendly sportsbike to their range called the LXS 125. The new machine sits beside the recently updated LXR models but uses a slightly more powerful single-cylinder...
Arai sets new standard with ECE 22.06 Quantic
19 April 2021 by
Arai’s new sports touring helmet is the first, and so far the only, helmet to pass the rigorous new ECE 22.06 standard. The test was introduced last year and significantly raises the bar compared to...
Northumbria PCC backtracks on bike trackers
16 April 2021 by
The office of Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, have published a new statement on the issue of motorcycle trackers. MCN first reported the news on April 9, 2021 that...