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New Yamaha MT-09 is lighter, more powerful and packed with top superbike tech
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Seven years since the MT-09 burst onto the scene, Yamaha have given the naked triple its biggest update so far closing the gap on its high-tech rivals. When Yamaha unveiled the MT-09, they ushered in...
Ready to tackle the cold? Check out these top tips to make your helmet winter-ready…
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SHARK helmets promotion Winter is fast approaching, so what better time to start preparing your kit to take on the elements? If you haven’t quite reached your 5000 miles for #ride5000miles this year, sponsors of the...
PAID PROMOTION: Don’t just own a Monimoto, own a part of Monimoto
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ADVERTISEMENT FROM MONIMOTO The riders behind the Monimoto motorcycle tracker are giving you the chance to own a piece of the action and support them in the fight again bike theft once and for all. With around 40,000...
Electric shock: Deus team up with Zero for their first electric bike build
26 October 2020 by
This world-first, one-off Zero, created in collaboration with custom bike experts Deus ex Machina, has been built to shine the spotlight on the leading electric bike brand as they unveil their 2021...
Harley-Davidson Pan America getting closer: Milwaukee’s adventure bike on tour in Europe ahead of 2021 release
26 October 2020 by
When Harley-Davidson brought a near-production-ready Pan America to Eicma last year, we expected it to be landing in dealers right about now. But then in May, with the coronavirus pandemic in full...
MCN teams up with Parkers.co.uk in announcing van of the year winners
26 October 2020 by
Parkers – the definitive resource for car buyers in the UK – has partnered with MCN to bring you winners of the Best Small Van, Best Medium Van, Best Large Van and Best...
Weekly wind-on: your roundup of the stories that matter in motorbikes
23 October 2020 by
This week, we’ve seen a lot of new bike releases including a new version of the ever-popular Honda MSX125 Grom. The new bike meets Euro5 regulations, has a new five-speed gearbox in place of the old...
Former Dirty Sanchez star Mathew Pritchard teams up with Mutt to get bike licence
23 October 2020 by
Former Dirty Sanchez TV star turned endurance athlete, Mathew 'Pritch' Pritchard, is embarking on a new challenge to get his motorcycle licence in partnership with Mutt Motorcycles. The 47-year-old...
Stealth fighter: Ducati Streetfighter V4 S now available in black
23 October 2020 by
Ducati have announced that from 2021, the Streetfighter V4 S will be available in a Dark Stealth black painjob as well as the existing Ducati red option. Related: Ducati Streetfighter V4...
Old school meets new tech as BMW R nine T refreshed for '21
22 October 2020 by
BMW have updated the R nine T range with a cleaner engine and much improved set of rider aids while maintaining the classic looks. First introduced in 2013, the retro roadster market has boomed over...
BMW wave their heritage wand to create R18 Classic First Edition
22 October 2020 by
You wait all day for a bus, then two come along at once. No sooner has the dust settled on the new BMW R18, they’ve released a new one aimed at laidback, two-up cruising, called...
Yamaha auction off Fabrizio Pirovano tribute R1 in aid of cancer research charity
22 October 2020 by
A one-off Yamaha R1 paying tribute to the late World Superbike racer, Fabrizio Pirovano, is being auctioned off online to raise money for a cancer research charity. Based on the standard 2020 R1, the...
Nine years of two-up adventures help father and son create a special understanding
22 October 2020 by
A father and son biking duo from Honiton in Devon have been sharing their love for two wheels together for almost a decade; squeezing in weekend blasts and small tours as often as they can. Kawasaki...
Orders flood in for £28k Brit Langen Two Stroke
22 October 2020 by
The all-new, UK-built, Langen 250cc two-stroke café racer is well on its way to being a huge success just a month after its public debut. Created by ex-CCM Chief Design Engineer Christofer Ratcliffe,...
Classy new 125s for under £3000: Liquid-cooled Zontes range has spec to rival the best
21 October 2020 by
The above stylish, liquid-cooled 125 is just one of an all-new, three-bike line-up about to go on sale in the UK. The latest good-looking offerings come from Zontes, a brand which have been trading in...
Triumph Speed Twin Café Racer kit helps turn roadster into speedster
21 October 2020 by
Triumph’s Speed Twin may be a great performer thanks to its Thruxton 1200 engine and souped-up cycle parts but many would agree its sober styling isn’t the most exciting in the world. Related articles...
Going the distance: Bridgestone launch T32 sports touring tyres
21 October 2020 by
Bridgestone have revealed a new Battlax Sport Touring T32 tyre range, set to take over from the existing T31 as the firm’s flagship road-going distance offering - promising improved wet weather...
The long paw of the law: South Yorkshire Police use canine power against bike crime
21 October 2020 by
South Yorkshire Police have had plenty of success in beating bike crime with their dedicated off-road motorcycle team. But this week, it’s a furry member of the force in the form of Police Dog Luna...
Say hello to the 2021 Honda Grom
21 October 2020 by
As expected, Honda’s cult, uber-cute MSX125 mini-bike is getting a significant update for 2021 – and this is the result! First launched in 2014, the 1970s monkey-bike-inspired, 12-inch wheeled 125...
Female riders launch calendar in aid of ovarian cancer charity
20 October 2020 by
A group of 300 female bikers from the Southwest have launched a charity calendar to raise money for ovarian cancer support group, Ovacome. Known as the Bristol Biking Girls, the online ladies-only...
MCN advice: What Coronavirus restrictions mean for riding a motorbike
20 October 2020 by
From Friday, October 23, 2020, Wales is going into a national lockdown until Monday, November 9, meaning you cannot ride there from England apart from in certain circumstances (like going to work) and...
Go anywhere touring: KTM reveal 890 Adventure for 2021
20 October 2020 by
Following the launch of the more extreme rally-inspired R models in early October, KTM have now pulled the covers off a new 890 Adventure, set to arrive in dealers in January 2021. Based on the...
Bright idea: BMW's new headlights see round corners
16 October 2020 by
Riding in the dark highlights an innate problem with traditional headlights – when you lean into a turn the beam is angled away from the direction you’re trying to go. Related articles on MCN BMW...
Breaking: BMW reveal R1250RT with radar cruise control
15 October 2020 by
BMW have become the second manufacturer to release a model with radar guided cruise control having pulled the wraps off the 2021 R1250RT tourer. The all-conquering tourer also gets a rejuvenated look...
Zero Motorcycles 2021 model updates
15 October 2020 by
Zero have announced updates to their range of production electric bikes for 2021 with colour changes throughout and a series of detail and specification changes. Related articles on MCN Zero SR/S...
Multistrada V4: Ducati ditches Desmo for new Granturismo engine
15 October 2020 by
Ducati have officially unveiled the Granturismo version of their V4 engine to be used in the eagerly awaited new Multistrada V4. One of the biggest changes is a move away from Desmodromic valve...
Quartararo tear-off sells at charity auction for £4250
14 October 2020 by
The visor tear-off that ended Jack Miller’s race at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Misano sold for an incredible £4250 at auction. UK-based charity, Two Wheels for Life, were able to sell the piece...
Feel the Forza: Honda release bigger, faster and more tech-laden scooter range
14 October 2020 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.
Kawasaki’s popular Versys 1000 range gets total makeover for 2021
12 October 2020 by
Kawasaki has raised the bar with its hugely popular Versys 1000 line-up for 2021. The ambitious overhaul sees the standard Versys replaced by a much higher-spec-as-standard S version while the SE...
Road manners, race looks: In-depth Aprilia RS660 spec and performance revealed
09 October 2020 by
Aprilia have announced full details of their eagerly anticipated new £10,150 RS660, which will be available in dealers in November. Latest: 2020 Aprilia RS660 review on MCN It’s unmistakably...
Thieves take over £20k of stock from Maidstone Harley dealer
09 October 2020 by
Thieves have stolen over £20,000-worth of stock from Maidstone Harley-Davidson after breaking into the dealership in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, October 8. Biking gear was the target...
Mental health and motorbikes: UK baton relay planned to get bikers talking about mental wellbeing
09 October 2020 by
A biker has set up a non-profit organisation to help people struggling with mental health, especially issues heightened by social isolation. Paul Oxborough’s mission is to help people in need,...
Like water off a biker's back: Why Belstaff turned to Gore-Tex to create kit for the Long Way Up
09 October 2020 by
You might think of Gore-Tex – as used in Charley and Ewan’s kit for their latest TV epic – as a bit of a wonder material. It magically stops water getting in while letting sweat get out. But you might...
Ducati Scrambler 1100 Pro gets the Dark treatment
08 October 2020 by
Ducati have added an entry level version of their new 1100 Scrambler Pro models to the range called the Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro. Related: Best street scramblers and...
Bigger, better 'Busa: Suzuki Hayabusa replacement on the way
08 October 2020 by
This new artist’s impression based on the latest information out of Japan gives the clearest indication yet of Suzuki’s hugely-anticipated new Hayabusa, due to be officially unveiled later this...
Biking YouTuber takes on 220-mile Honda Vision 50 ride for PTSD UK
08 October 2020 by
Riding from Northants to Skeggy and back might not sound like a big deal... but it is when you are doing it on Honda Vision moped that won’t top 30mph. Alan Dowsett, 38, who goes by the name of...