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Back before #ride5000miles was begun, early December often used to be about denying the existence of Christmas. But now we look forward to the festive season in a whole new way as it’s when many #R5K...

bikes for saleThe Ducati Multistrada has been redefining biking since 2002, combining sportsbike power and cutting-edge rider aids in a do-it-all package. In that time there have also been S-versions, the Pikes...

bikes for saleThe BMW R nineT is one of the best modern retro motorbikes out there, with truly up-to-date performance and handling coupled with an authentically old-school, air-cooled boxer twin engine. The 1170cc...

Bikes for saleToday's bike of the day is the L-plate friendly Yamaha YZF-R125. With updates announced at Intermot in November, the bike is MCN's current sports 125 group test winner and lusted after by 17 year olds...

Riding a motorcycle is a visceral experience that stems from the feeling and sound delivered by a petrol engine. But what if your vehicle’s motor lacks any vibrations and your bike is eerily silent?...

Spyshots have emerged of a new Triumph Thruxton being tested, which is dripping in carbon fibre and top of the line components. Going off the inspection cover, the new bike appears to be called the...

Honda have announced the 2019 dates for their Ron Haslam Race School, Dave Thorpe Off-Road Centre and Adventure Centre, as well as any new models being added to each of them. The Ron Haslam Race...

Christmas a time of giving; for families to come together and be merry, exchanging gifts with loved ones often not seen for months on end. However, there comes a point where the magic fades, the...

Harley-Davidson have announced more specs for their upcoming LiveWire machine. It’ll have top-of-the range suspension and brakes as they say consumers don’t want to compromise on ride quality just to...

“Motorcyclists should remain on high alert to prevent their machines being stolen by the gangs who are currently exploring the weaknesses in UK security on the run up to our departure from the EU,”...

The Honda Fireblade joined the litre sportsbike club in 2004. The bike was powered by a 998cc inline-four engine and was the firm's attempt at the superbike top-spot, which was being ruled by the...

Swedish off-road electric motorbike manufacturer, Cake, have been busy working on reinventing the dirt bike. Rather than trying to make an electric motorbike that can do everything a petrol one can,...

Spy shots show KTM are testing a new RC390 that should bring it bang up to date and put it on par with the 390 Duke. KTM updated the RC390 (for Euro4) fairly recently, but it was all a bit of a...

WinitDecember is now here and Christmas is coming in thick and fast. There'll be snow hitting the ground before we know it... With that in mind MCN's Christmas prizes have arrived! To get into the festive...

Bring cheer to those children who are less fortunate than us by joining a Santa Toy Run this December. We've selected seven of which are scattered all over the UK for you to take part in. Roughleys...

bikes for saleAs reported by MCN earlier this week, there are now just two remaining brand-new Suzuki Hayabusas available in the British dealer network, meaning one of your best chances for finding one is now MCN...

Slovenian carbon-fibre experts Rotobox, best known for gorgeous lightweight wheels, have made their first complete bike and it’s one of the most stunning supermotos we’ve ever seen. Built with help...

The first-ever motorcycle Santa run has taken place on the Isle of Man, raising thousands of pounds for the children’s wing of the Isle of Man Hospice, Rebecca House. Starting at the TT Grandstand at...

There are just two unregistered new Suzuki Hayabusas left in the UK – the last bikes available before the model becomes extinct at the end of the year, one of the last casualties of Euro4...

Honda Motor Europe have confirmed the pricing for the next instalment of its Adventure Roads tour programme across southern Africa in March 2019. Honda will be again taking 40 riders on both standard...

Bikes for SaleToday's bike of the day is KTM's 690 Duke. Put simply, the 690 is an impressive package and one that you would ideally have in your dream garage. With a versatile, smooth and user-friendly motor, the...

bikes for saleSince the first Ducati Monster was introduced in 1993, the naked V-twin has represented a sizeable chunk of Ducati’s sales. Despite being a practical and affordable way into Ducati ownership for many,...

BIKES FOR SALEChris Walker Kawasaki is selling this 2017 Kawasaki Z1000SX for £8,495. Since the first S1000SX released in 2010, Kawasaki have continued to improve the Z1000SX over the years. The 2017 version has...

It’s the issue that divides households and stirs the passions. No, not Brexit, but satnavs; are they the greatest contributor to a quality ride since John Loudon McAdam or a brain-shrinking device...

BIKES FOR SALEThe Triumph Street Triple R has been the choice of road-going hooligans since 2007 and continues to dominate the middleweight naked market, albeit with a now revised 765 triple motor.  The Street...

If the Christmas TV listings are leaving you as cold as the weather this year, why not get your two-wheel fix with one of these great films featuring motorcycles? There's only so many times you can...

If you thought the air-cooled BMW boxer engine was destined to eke out its final days powering the existing R nineT range of heritage offerings, with no chance of further development in the face of...

What do you do when you skipper a yacht as a day job but want to be on a motorcycle whenever you reach land? You establish a company building your own bespoke electric motorcycles, that’s what. Veitis...

bikes for saleThe Triumph Bonneville T100 was released in 2001 to celebrate 100 years of Triumph. It was initially released as an uprated version on the standard Bonneville and used the same 790cc parallel-twin...

Indian Motorcycle have developed a new mobile App to work in tandem with their Ride Command touchscreen infotainment system, alongside a new software update for the display itself. Appearing on a...

Bikers are a charitable bunch, and a new company is now capitalising on that to raise money from a range of biker wear for the Movember Foundation, which aids men’s health causes such as research into...

mcn shopWhat do you want for Christmas this year? A new bike, some new gear for your bike...or yourself? We've asked the MCN office what they want for Christmas this year and here's what they all...

After 15 years working in the bike industry, it took just one ride on a Zero to convince Abe Askenazi electric bikes are the future. In an exclusive interview with MCN, the firm’s Chief Technology...

Christmas is great. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, in fact. The only thing that could possibly improve it is a spot of racing. That’s where the Plum Pudding Races at Mallory Park come...

MCN readers have come out in force to support the work of the Metropolitan Police, who have begun knocking moped criminals off their bikes during pursuits. Although helping to account for a sizeable...

Bikes for saleThe Suzuki SV650 is a brilliant bike in any form. It’s more than fast enough to keep you interested on the road, makes a solid supertwin on the track and is a flickable traffic-beater in its naked...