Bike news

Finnish firm RMK are going to reveal a production-ready version of their E2 electric motorbike in Milan at the Eicma show in November. It's set to launch with the unusual hubless rear drive system...

This week’s most popular story on MCN was the unfortunate news that Harley’s Livewire electric motorbike has been pulled off sale to correct what the American firm is calling a "non-standard...

MOTORCYCLE LIVEThe UK’s biggest motorcycle show, Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure, is offering motorcyclists the opportunity to get their non-motorcycling mate into the show for FREE* – or get two...

Harley-Davidson have stopped production of their ground-breaking new electric LiveWire motorcycle after discovering an issue with its home-charging system. The company said it had uncovered a...

BIKES UNLIMITEDMCN is now available in a brilliant new app alongside our five sister publications Bike, RiDE, Practical Sportsbikes, Classic Bike and quarterly custom biking mag Built. With six great mags, there’s...

Yamaha have unveiled the 2020 version of their A1-friendly naked, the MT-125. The updated version features similar styling and headlight to the recently unveiled MT-03 and also shares its big...

Leftfield Italian scooter and small bike makers, Italjet, have announced the return of their much-loved twist-and-go, the Dragster with a statement on their website: "We are not joking!" Using a hub...

KTM have released a second teaser video that says a new model will be be revealed on Tuesday, November 5 and all clues point to it being a  new 1290 Super Duke R super naked. The new video...

Triumph have released a very short teaser video announcing that they will unveil a Thruxton RS model at on Tuesday, November 5 (we expect this to be at the Eicma show in Milan). The video gives away...

Ducati have released a new teaser video for their upcoming Streetfighter V4. The short clip was released through the Italian brand's social media accounts and shows the headlight with a list of...

Tuning specialists S&S have worked their magic on Royal Enfield’s 650 twins, turning them from retro rumblers to burbling brutes. The Indian-built roadsters have proved hugely popular since going...

In the Team Classic Suzuki Katana’s tender three year life it’s been crashed, set on fire, finished on podiums, travelled all over Europe, Down Under to Phillip Island and the Classic TT. Paraded and...

A 61-year-old Brit has ridden across all 48 contiguous (connected) US states in just 48 days to raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance Service. Gordon Wilson, a retired senior lecturer from...

Pictures have emerged in several places online showing Kawasaki’s supercharged naked Z H2 being uncrated ahead of its official reveal on Wednesday, October 23. Although the images don’t reveal the...

What a road. Sweeping, climbing, tight turns opening into short straights beside long drops down to the valley below. It could be the best biking road I’ve found so far in Australia. Except I’m in a...

Yamaha have unveiled three electric motorbike concepts that could be the perfect city runarounds.  Related: electric motorbikes coming soon Unveiled ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show, which starts...

The dates for World Ducati Week 2020 have been announced this morning, with over 90,000 Ducati enthusiasts expected to attend the biennial event. Occurring at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli...

Global motorcycling adventurer, Steph Jeavons, has arrived home in Wales, having lead an all-female riding troop along a 2300km (1429-mile) ride to Mount Everest Base Camp. Setting off on Sunday, 15...

Two #ride5000miles members from Willington, County Durham, are hoping to break a world record by riding to 50 countries in 20 days in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Having previously completed two...

The family of a motorcyclist who was killed in an accident outside an RAF base are fighting for justice after the named suspect fled the country using diplomatic immunity status. Harry Dunn, 19, died...

Kawasaki have given the popular Ninja 650 a revamp for 2020. The middleweight has packed decent performance at a sensible price and now looks to add a bit of modernity to the mix with a high tech...

It’s been an action-packed summer of motorcycling for the dedicated female members of #R5K, with riders tackling big trips and achieving high-mileage. Making up 10.1% of the 12,000-strong group, women...

Triumph have officially unveiled a new Street Triple RS which comes packed with Moto2 know-how and a mighty mid-range that should blow away its middleweight naked rivals. 2020 Triumph Street Triple...

The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) have launched a new scheme to help bike buyers easily see what level of security a new bike has before they buy. MCIA Secured is an attempt to help buyers...

Towns and cities around the world reverberated to the sound of classic and vintage-style bikes on Sunday, as riders in over than 100 countries donned their finest tweed and took to the streets for the...

Spy shots have emerged showing what appears to be a new special-edition Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera that could redefine the horsepower race. Meaning 'superlight' in Italian, the Superleggera...

MCNWith Northern Ireland's Jonathan Rea taking an unprecedented fifth consecutive World Superbike title in France, last Sunday, we want to know who is the best WSB rider of all time; either Rea or...

Electric motorcycles are only becoming better and more common, so it's no surprise that there's more to come in 2019, and beyond. Latest news: Yamaha reveal three new electric concept bikes Related:...

Yamaha have unveiled an updated version of their A2 middleweight MT-03, featuring updates to the suspension and styling and a new LCD dash. The most obvious change is the new dual headlight that gives...

The company behind the Arc Vector electric motorcycle has run into financial trouble. Arc Vehicle Ltd entered administration on September 4, with administrators Leonard Curtis appointed to take charge...

SHARK HelmetsThe British Superbike Championship heads to Donington Park on 4-6 October for its penultimate round. Heading into the event with a 14-point lead to his teammate - and closest competitor – Josh...

Family-run Peter Hammond Motorcycles, in Cirencester, are celebrating 60 years of trading this month with a special open weekend, featuring a ride out to the Sammy Miller Museum. Taking place on...

Now we've have a chance to ride it, be sure to check out our 2020 Honda Africa Twin review. In September 2019 pricing and PCP details were announced for the 2020 Honda Africa Twin. The list features...

Yamaha have revealed a teaser image for a new 2020 naked bike, set to be revealed on Wednesday, October 16, at 2pm CET. Appearing in a head-on silhouette displaying the outline of the bike and three...

A police operation in Epsom and Ewell, Surrey, has resulted in 31 vehicles being stopped and the recovery of a stolen motorbike, while another machine was impounded by officers. Following a rise in...

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