Weekly wind-on: the biggest news in motorbikes from the past week Yesterday 16:32 by Gareth Evans By far the biggest story on MCN this week was our feature on what it’s like riding BMW’s E-Power Roadster electric motorbike concept. Perhaps predictably, the second most popular article was the... Read more ...
Pricey performance? 2020 Honda Fireblade costs same as outgoing SP Yesterday 16:00 by Dan Sutherland Prices have been revealed for the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade range, with the base model weighing in at £19,999 and the higher-spec SP option available for £23,499. That means the old SP costs... Read more ...
From concept to quarry crusher - Husqvarna Norden 901 confirmed! Yesterday 10:09 by Ben Clarke Husqvarna have confirmed that the striking Norden 901 will be coming to a showroom near you soon by adding it to their production bike line-up for 2021. The historic off-road brand, now part of the... Read more ...
Triumph riding high with promising profits through 2019 12 December 2019 Triumph have recorded increased profits in 2019, despite the uncertainty still surrounding Brexit. Revenue and pre-tax profits at Triumph increased in the 12 months up to the end of June, 2019. Read more ...
Pricing and spec revealed for 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650 - the A2 ace that'll tour or tackle trackdays 12 December 2019 by Gareth Evans Pricing and specifications have been announced for the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650, and it’s set to hit showrooms from £6899 if you have it painted Metallic Spark Black. Related: 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650... Read more ...
Naked attraction: Ducati Streetfighter V2 on the horizon 12 December 2019 by Ben Clarke Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali, has revealed that a lower-capacity version of their Streetfighter V4 is planned, in an exclusive interview with MCN. When asked if the Italian firm’s new 205bhp V4... Read more ...
Want to learn how your R1M really rides? Get on track with the 2020 Yamaha Racing Experience days 11 December 2019 by Gareth Evans If you’ve placed an order for a new Yamaha R1M, the company would like to invite you to one of two special two-day circuit experiences they’re putting on at a pair of MotoGP circuits. Related: full... Read more ...
Police deploy clever tech to crack crime 11 December 2019 by Ben Clarke Britain’s leading bike crime expert says that despite a reduction in UK thefts, it’s still a massive problem and has outlined how police are turning to social media and modern tech in a bid to stem... Read more ...
Video: Kawasaki Z650 cleans up for Euro5 10 December 2019 by MCN News Just like lots of new bikes this year, the updates to the 2020 Kawasaki Z650 are designed to squeeze it through the new Euro5 emissions tests, saving time for a big update in the future. So the Z650... Read more ...
BMW's E-Power Roadster could be their missing link 09 December 2019 by Jordan Gibbons BMW have been quietly working on an electric motorcycle project for the last two years. The result is this: the E-Power Roadster Concept – a sort of halfway point between the DC Roadster concept we... Read more ...
Eisenberg V8: 480bhp twin 'Busa-engined beast 09 December 2019 by Jordan Gibbons Speed record breaking superstar and general madman Zef Eisenberg has taken all of his high-speed learnings and poured them into a limited run production bike – the Eisenberg V8. Built from two Suzuki... Read more ...
Save up to £100 on helmets in the MCN Shop! 06 December 2019 by Gareth Evans SPORTSBIKE SHOPEvery now and then we see a deal on the MCN Shop that we simply can't ignore, and today is one of those days. You can save up to £100 on some big-name helmet brands simply by shopping with MCN. It's... Read more ...
DR Big appeal for £109 a month? 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 PCP rates revealed 06 December 2019 by Gareth Evans You can get a 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 on the firm's Flexible Finance scheme (a PCP agreement) for £109 a month, and be one of the first to received their new bike when models arrive in dealers in... Read more ...
MCN talks Triumph Tiger with the man behind Bond bike stunts 05 December 2019 by Ben Clarke Triumph have revealed that two of their models will appear in the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die, including a Scrambler 1200 ridden by Bond himself. Also featured is... Read more ...
Lexmoto LXR 380 sportsbike is the firm's first A2-friendly model 05 December 2019 by Dan Sutherland Introducing the Lexmoto LXR 380; a brand-new A2-compliant sportsbike costing £2399 less than the current class-leading Honda CBR500R. Priced at £3699.99 (the Honda will set you back £6099), this is... Read more ...
Win a Yamaha Ténéré & experience 04 December 2019 by MCN News COMPETITIONWe’ve got together with Yamaha to offer one lucky biker the chance to win a brand new Yamaha Ténéré 700 with full explorer pack as well as a Yamaha Adventure jacket and trousers and a money can’t buy... Read more ...
Michelin reveal gripping new range for 2020 04 December 2019 by Andy Calton Michelin have just rolled out a raft of new road and track tyre options for 2020, covering everything from track-only slicks to year-round road rubber, complete with a new tread pattern. The Michelin... Read more ...
Roar power! 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 has punchier mid-range, lower weight and a raft of modern kit 03 December 2019 by Jordan Gibbons Triumph’s new Tiger 900 has come out fighting - claws and all - thanks to a bigger engine, more torque, meatier mid-range and a lot less mass to lug around, too. Related: Best adventure... Read more ...
SHARK Helmets 2020 collection introduces six brand-new models 02 December 2019 by MCN News SHARK HelmetsFor the last 30 years, combining innovation, performance, safety, quality and comfort has been the French brand’s mantra. This year, SHARK Helmets is celebrating its 30-year anniversary with the... Read more ...
A change is better than a rest for #ride5000miles fans 01 December 2019 by Dan Sutherland It’s easy sticking to what you know, but some #ride5000miles members have bucked the trend this year and taken the plunge with something different. Gordon Hill, 49, from Dumfries, chopped in his 2003... Read more ...
Giacomo Agostini museum opens in 15-time world champion's home town 29 November 2019 by Dan Sutherland A museum celebrating the racing achievements of 15-time world champion, Giacomo Agostini, has today opened in his hometown of Bergamo, Italy. Run by his daughter, Vittoria, alongside her bed and... Read more ...
Old tech punches clever on 1800cc air-cooled BMW R18 boxer concept 29 November 2019 by Ben Purvis BMW’s forthcoming R18 cruiser range is one of the biggest motorcycling moves that the German giant have made in years but despite it being developed from a clean sheet they have turned to very... Read more ...
Radar activated sign aims to reduce motorbike accidents 28 November 2019 by Ben Clarke Road sign manufacturers, TWM, have come up with a new illuminated sign that uses radar to detect motorbikes riding above a recommended speed threshold into accident blackspots. The 1020mm x 463mm... Read more ...
New Bullit Bluroc 125 retro scrambler is just £1999 28 November 2019 by Dan Sutherland The Bullit Bluroc 125 is a retro-inspired L-plate-friendly scrambler that costs just £1999. Revealed on the Anglo-Chinese small bike specialists’ social media pages as a GIF image yesterday, the bike... Read more ...
Get a jump start on Black Friday with Silverstone 28 November 2019 by Ben Clarke Black Friday is upon us once again, and Silverstone are getting in the festive spirit with some great deals including a free BSB general admission ticket with every MotoGP ticket you... Read more ...
Royal Enfield custom 650 'tracker' and new Slide school hints at future 27 November 2019 by Jordan Gibbons This custom flattracker based on Royal Enfield's new 650 twin and built at the firm's UK technical centre, plus the opening of a 'flattrack' school near the company HQ in India, could give an... Read more ...
Ducati CEO confirms lightweight Panigale V4 special edition 27 November 2019 by Ben Clarke Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali, has told MCN that we won't have to wait long for a special new version of their V4 superbike. "There will be a special edition of the V4 with the same name as previous... Read more ...
Kymco RevoNEX electric naked set for 2021 release 26 November 2019 by Andy Calton Kymco have created the RevoNEX, an electric naked which they say will be on sale in 2021. The smart-looking machine has a gearbox but can be left in second gear for slower city riding as 70mph can be... Read more ...
Benelli on a budget? All-new wallet-friendly Leoncino 800 range 26 November 2019 by MCN news Benelli have released a pair of new, larger-capacity Leoncino 800s powered by an all-new twin-cylinder motor, which looks set to take the fight directly to Yamaha's MT-07. Consisting of the new... Read more ...
Riding a MotoE-spec Energica Ego Corsa electric motorbike at Valencia 25 November 2019 by Michael Neeves Most people think battery motorcycles are heavy, slow, boring and lack soul. As for electric racing bikes – well they’re just plain dull, aren’t they? Well, after riding Energica’s MotoE racer at... Read more ...
#Ride5000miles members hit the dirt for winter thrills 24 November 2019 by Dan Sutherland With temperatures tumbling and sunlight scarce, it's not easy to add to your 5000-mile target at this time of year. But #ride5000miles members are embracing the conditions by heading... Read more ...
Save up to 25% on your holiday with Brittany Ferries 23 November 2019 by MCN News BRITTANY FERRIESBrittany Ferries Holidays offer a fantastic range of holiday accommodation, suitable for all. Great family holidays, from top class mobile homes in the best holiday parks, to top of the range... Read more ...
Kawasaki ZZR1400 will not be available after 2020 22 November 2019 by Ben Clarke Kawasaki have announced that the ZZR1400 will no longer be sold after 2020, 14 years after the first generation was launched in 2006. The ZZR1400 was part of a generation of mad,... Read more ...
Ride of a lifetime: The best til last 21 November 2019 by Simon Weir I’d been warned that Tasmania wouldn’t be as warm as mainland Australia (the North Island). I wasn’t expecting it to be quite so cold, though. I rolled off the Spirit of Tasmania ferry in Devonport... Read more ...
Norton gets cash injection from single investor 21 November 2019 by MCN News Norton have confirmed to MCN that they have secured the backing of a single investor and are no longer looking to sell smaller stakes of the company to raise capital. Full details and the... Read more ...
Is your Ducati 1299 Panigale too slow? This bolt-on hybrid kit could be the answer… 20 November 2019 by MCN news A new hybrid conversion kit has been shown at the 2019 Eicma show, in Milan, for the Ducati Panigale 1299 superbike, claiming to boost peak power to around 295bhp and torque to 221ftlb. Called the... Read more ...