Bike news

Birmingham-based Mutt have made a name for themselves the last few years as the go to people for cool, small capacity machines. To celebrate their successes (which include a launch in Japan as well as...

Kawasaki launched their all-new new 'Ultimate Ninja Experience' at Cheshire-based Oulton Park yesterday, with 2018 BSB champion and current lap record holder, Leon Haslam, on hand to give...

Stile Italiano have built a stunning custom Ducati MHR1000 as a tribute to Rino Caracchi – the final member of tuning house NCR who passed away last year. If you’re not familiar with the NCR name,...

Malle’s Great Rally is a fabulous ride that takes bikers from the very Southernmost tip of the UK up to the Northernmost. Over the course of five stages, 100 riders of classic and custom motorcycles...

The bike that stunt rider Bud Ekins rode to an International Six Day Trial win while he was filming The Great Escape is being auctioned by Bonhams at the Stafford Spring Sale this weekend. Jump...

Henry Crew has become the youngest person ever to circumnavigate the globe by motorcycle riding unsupported. Arriving back in the UK on Friday, April 19, the 23-year-old is still awaiting final...

Two men who handled more than £1 million worth of stolen vehicles have been jailed for 11 years after a major investigation led by the Metropolitan Police’s Organised Vehicle Crime Unit. The two men...

Start-up British electric motorcycle manufacturer, Arc, have released the details of their new crowdfunding opportunity. Unlike some crowdfunders where you effectively just buy something in advance,...

Spyshots have emerged of a new Indian tourer being tested with a water-cooled engine, fixed fairing and performance focused parts – all firsts for the brand’s touring range. Based on recent IP filings...

Adventure touring experts GlobeBusters have set off on their largest-ever ride to Ace Cafe Beijing from the café’s spiritual home in London. The 18-strong riding party is set to arrive in the Chinese...

Triumph have confirmed that Ernie Vigil is fully recovered and fit to compete at the Mexican 1000 on-board a Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE. The experienced off-road racer and stunt pilot was due to take...

BIKES FOR SALEThe Suzuki GSX-R name has been at the forefront of sports motorcycling for over 30 years and continues to ferry swarms of road riders, trackday goers and racers to performance biking bliss. With the...

We all know how daunting it can be when we first start to ride and for Rebecca Johnson, who originally passed her CBT in August 2016, it took until spring last year to be confident enough to regularly...

On MCN this week, by far the biggest story was our world exclusive interview with Peter Hickman following the announcement he’ll ride a Triumph in roads racing in 2019. But in other news from...

Here at MCN we’re thrilled to report that the #ride5000miles Facebook community acquired its 10,000th member today. We wish huge congratulations to Richard Young, who was the new member that tipped...

After a winter hiatus, the British Superbike Championship will be returning this weekend for the first round of the season at Silverstone's National layout. The Northamptonshire circuit...

The excitement is already building for the Devitt MCN Festival of Motorcycling on May 18-19.  Tickets are on sale now - save £££s by booking online in advance >>> Four of the UK’s...

Stevenage-based clothing retailer, Bike Stop, saw more than 60 people swap their old motorcycle helmets for a discount on a new one as part of their latest trade-in campaign. The clothing...

Yamaha will be showcasing their sports touring range on Saturday, 11 and Sunday, 12 May with a special weekend-long dealership event, allowing would-be buyers to test ride many of their latest...

The picture above, captured by an eagle-eyed MCN reader last week, is proof that Triumph are working on a new production Rocket. Until now the Hinckley firm have only suggested that they were planning...

Summer 2019 is officially on its way but you know what that can mean for those of us living in the UK, rain and a lot of it! Don’t be put off riding by the unpredictable weather this summer, subscribe...

Riders of older motorcycles in London have been handed a lifeline thanks to a new TfL-approved emissions testing centre being set up that should see many older bikes be exempted from the upcoming ULEZ...

The bikes of a gang who ran amok on the roads during an illegal 'ride out' event have been crushed by West Midlands Police. Last month the force secured public nuisance convictions against 29 men who...

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...

The Aprilia Tuono V4 is the pinnacle of super-naked factory street fighters – and yet the firm sells mere handfuls of them in the UK each year. Review: 2019 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory That’s a...

Order books opened today for the Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorbike, with first deliveries set to begin in autumn 2019. Pricing starts at £28,995. The American company are expecting strong...

Seven time world champion Carl Fogarty MBE has teamed up with Lancashire based Crankshaft Brewery to launch his own signature beer, Foggy Gold. “It’s something that I’ve wanted to do for a while,”...

Thanks to motorcycle group The Oilheads and financial backing from motorbike insurance specialists Devitt Insurance, the Southend Shakedown is back and will take place on Monday April 22 – Easter bank...

Norton have announced a partnership with well-known watch brand Breitling, and the first bike from the pairing is a limited-run model called the Breitling Sport. Just 77 numbered examples of this...

Best known for his work alongside Henry Cole on The Motorbike Show, bespoke motorcycle builder Guy Willison has set up a company of his own called 5Four Motorcycles. Named after his call sign while he...

Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes are facing closure after an NHS Trust has replaced their free service with a transport contract to a private company. The deal awarded to QE Facilities, estimated...

Honda have unveiled an electric concept version of their CRF off-road bike at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. It’s the first step towards electrification we’ve seen from the Japanese giant, although...

Norton Motorcycles are building a huge addition to their existing factory in order to gear-up for production of their new range of affordable Atlas 650cc models. The 12,000 square-foot extension to...

Spanish firm Bott Power have unveiled their latest Buell-based special – the ‘XR1 White Carbon’, and the kit is set to cost from £9,000. If you’ve not heard of Bott Power, they’re a side project for...

Ultra-speed motorbike racer and founder of sports nutrition brand Maximuscle, Zef Eisenberg, has set a new 'Flying Mile' speed record at Pendine Sands. Riding a 400bhp supercharged Suzuki Hayabusa...

After a winter hiatus, the British Superbike Championship will be returning later this month for the first round of the season at Silverstone. The Northamptonshire circuit will play host to the...