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Go anywhere touring: KTM reveal 890 Adventure for 2021
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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...
Weekly wind-on: your roundup of the stories that matter in motorbikes
16 October 2020 by
This week, we’ve been riding the eagerly awaited Aprilia RS660 at its launch in Italy. The new bike sits somewhere between a traditional headbanging supersport and a softer, road-going bike like a...
Newcastle Police give bike crime the shove - literally
16 October 2020 by
Bodycam footage has been released of the moment PC Adam Fegan surprised a teenage bike thief and pushed him off a stolen scooter before making an arrest. The 17-year-old had taken the Honda PCX125...
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...
MCN teams up with Parkers.co.uk in the New Van Awards 2021
09 October 2020 by
Parkers – the definitive resource for car buyers in the UK – has partnered MCN to bring you four important shortlists for the prestigious Parkers New Car Awards 2021. The...
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...
Norton customers react to administrator report: 'I always had a little bit of hope'
02 October 2020 by
Nearly nine months after Norton collapsed, customers are hopeful they may get a good outcome. In an update issued in September 2020, administrators BDO confirmed a £16m sale to Indian firm TVS and...
SHARK Helmets brand-new EVOJET now in UK dealers
01 October 2020 by
SHARK helmets promotion #Ride5000miles sponsor, SHARK Helmets, released news of its futuristic EVOJET helmet at EICMA last year and now, you can get your hands on your own! Designed in France and manufactured at SHARK...
2021 BMW G310GS: Baby of the GS family gets updated
01 October 2020 by
BMW have announced an updated version of the G310GS, their small-capacity member of the world-conquering GS family. First launched in 2016, the baby GS now gets a number of tweaks to keep it up to...
BMW unveil anniversary R1250GS alongside a host of new tech
01 October 2020 by
BMW have used the 40th anniversary of the GS to unveil their most technologically advanced models yet, which have everything from heated seats to lights that aim around corners. Oh they even look a...
Arc set to return after founder revives high-end e-bike brand
01 October 2020 by
Arc are set to return after the founder rescued the project from administration hell. Arc rose to prominence last year with the Vector: an electric hyper naked with big promises on weight, power and...
Fresh colours for 2021 Kawasaki 650 twins
01 October 2020 by
Following the announcement last week of subtle changes to their 2021 Vulcan S cruiser, Kawasaki have this morning revealed fresh colours for the rest of their 2021 650 parallel-twin range. Consisting...
Honda update 650s and give Africa Twin new colour option
01 October 2020 by
Honda have given their 650s a small handling and convenience boost while also treating the Africa Twin to a new paintjob in their latest range update for 2021. First up, the Africa Twin because the...
Big insurance shake up coming: Firms warned to stop hiking premiums
30 September 2020 by
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put out proposals to rid the insurance market of second-year price hikes that favour new customers over existing policyholders. After an analysis of the...
So long Sportster: Harley-Davidson withdraws longstanding range
30 September 2020 by
After decades of sales, Harley-Davidson have confirmed that the venerable Sportster range will make a quiet exit from Europe due to the upcoming Euro5 emissions regulations. Small updates aside, the...
Devitt MCN Festival: Britain's best biking festival is back for 2021!
29 September 2020 by
MCN Festival Moped Mayhem, the wild and wacky endurance race that was the highlight of the old BMF shows in the 1980s and 90s is making its longawaited comeback at the Devitt MCN Festival of Motorcycling on May...
Movember and DGR create fund for first responders
29 September 2020 by
Movember, in collaboration with the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), have created a multi-million pound fund to help first responders overcome the difficulties they face through the job. Over the...
New Triumph Trident images revealed: entry-level triple poised to take on MT-07
29 September 2020 by
Triumph have released a few more teasers of their upcoming entry level Trident. We first saw the bike last month as a design concept, painted entirely in white and while there are still no firm stats,...
#Ride5000miles members pack in late summer miles with UK touring trips
28 September 2020 by
Ditching the Pyrenees for Penrith and Stelvio for Somerset, #ride5000milers made full use of previously easing coronavirus restrictions to explore the scenery on offer across Britain. With his usual...
There's never been a better time to buy a new bike
25 September 2020 by
Buying a bike is a big financial decision, so it’s easy to understand why many people might be tempted to put it off. But if you’re lucky enough to be able to buy a new machine there may be no better...
Electric explorers: Exclusive interview with the stars of Long Way Up
25 September 2020 by
"The idea for Long Way Up has probably been kicking around since we finished Long Way Down in 2007, because when you do a big and exciting trip you have a comedown afterwards and the way to get over...
Michael Neeves reveals secrets of a road tester - see all six episodes here
24 September 2020 by
Bikertek promotion In the final episode of his series ‘Secrets of a Road Tester’, Michael Neeves summarises his approach to riding. He says that after two decades as a road tester, covering tens of thousands of miles,...
Big-bore Niken rival under development by Aprilia
24 September 2020 by
Yamaha have been out to make the leaning three-wheeler market their own – developing the Tricity scooter range and the MT-09-based Niken – but Piaggio first popularised the idea and now want their own...
BMW M1000RR homologation special targets range-topping Ducatis
23 September 2020 by
BMW have unveiled the M1000RR – a tuned, lightweight, hyper-expensive version of their S1000RR that officially stretches their M range from four wheels to two. Built to dominate on the track for...