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Weekly wind-on: your roundup of the stories that mattered in motorbikes this week
Yesterday 16:30 by
This week, Husqvarna have let us ride a prototype version of their Norden 901 model. This stylish machine will be Husqvarna’s first foray into the segment and is based on a KTM 890 Adventure R. But...
Aprilia gunning for superbike supremacy with 2021 RSV4 range
Yesterday 13:02 by
Aprilia are coming for the superbike crown in 2021 with an updated RSV4 range boasting more torque, power, fresh electronics, MotoGP-derived chassis parts and what we reckon is one of the best...
Bringing the thunder: Aprilia unveil 2021 Tuono V4 and V4 Factory
Yesterday 12:40 by
The 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory has been unveiled with styling updates, chassis tweaks and a more comfortable and protected riding position. The bike’s new look brings it in line with the Tuono 660...
F1 tech for future Hondas: Prechamber combustion to maximise fuel efficiency
14 January 2021 by
Honda are looking to Formula 1 car racing to address the demand for ever-cleaner engines – with a patent revealing a superbike engine featuring the sort of prechamber combustion that’s universal in...
Moto Guzzi unveil major changes to V9 range
13 January 2021 by
Moto Guzzi have announced that their mid-range V9 duo, the Bobber and Roamer, have received a significant makeover as the historic Italian brand enters its centenary year. Both were originally...
Moto Guzzi update V85 TT range for centenary year
13 January 2021 by
Moto Guzzi’s quirky V85 TT and V85 TT Travel are receiving a host of updates for the Italian firm’s centenary in 2021. Launched in 2019, the TT blended adventure bike style and practicality with...
New Norden 901 review: Husqvarna let us take their adventure prototype for a spin
13 January 2021 by
Husqvarna first revealed the Norden 901 concept in November 2019 to huge acclaim but other than a confirmation it was going into production, virtually nothing has been heard about it since. Now,...
Sled with new sting: Hookie’s Scorpion kit customises Ducati Scrambler
13 January 2021 by
Motorcycle customisers Hookie Co have turned their attentions to the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled creating the ‘Scorpion’ and if you like what they’ve done, you’ll be able to buy a kit to get the look...
The sound of Silence: European electric scooter brand hits the UK
13 January 2021 by
Silence may not be a household name in the UK, but they’re one of Europe’s biggest electric scooter brands and now they’re launching an innovative four-model range over here. Related articles on...
Italian adventurer incoming: Aprilia Tuareg 660 spied in testing
13 January 2021 by
The third entrant into Aprilia's 660 engine line-up is on the way, and it's an off-road-ready adventure bike called the Tuareg. Back in autumn 2019, Aprilia presented the RS660 after several...
Aprilia Tuono 660 set for February 2021 launch
12 January 2021 by
Aprilia have uploaded a 20 second video to their YouTube channel, confirming their £9700, 94bhp parallel-twin Tuono 660 will be officially launched in February 2021. Following in the footsteps of...
#Ride5000miles member says group made him a better biker
12 January 2021 by
Anyone who’s a member of the #ride5000miles Facebook group will know it’s a vibrant online community, full of handy advice from riders all over the world. It’s also packed with inspiring tales that...
New Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS will be unveiled at the end of January
12 January 2021 by
A new Triumph Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS will be unveiled on Tuesday, January 26. We have already seen what looked like a new version of the brand's flagship supernaked in spyshots, but now a tweet...
Low-capacity KTM Dukes get 2021 Euro5 refresh and new paint
12 January 2021 by
KTM have tweaked their learner-legal £4299 125 Duke and A2-licence compliant £4899 390 Duke for 2021, updating the single-cylinder engines in both bikes to meet the latest Euro5 emissions...
Twin TFTs and semi-active suspension for new Yamaha Tracer 9 and GT
08 January 2021 by
Hot on the heels of a revised MT-09 comes the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 and 9 GT – a pair of sports tourers powered by the same new triple. If you missed the MT-09 update, there’s a brand new CP3 engine.
Yamaha MT-09 SP is a naughtier naked with Öhlins upgrade and more for 2021
08 January 2021 by
The next step in Yamaha's 2021 new model offensive is an all-new MT-09 SP – a high-spec version of one of the market’s leading middleweight nakeds. Before we move onto the hot new stuff, let’s cover...
The pipes, the pipes are calling: How Yamaha made the MT-09 howl
08 January 2021 by
Yamaha’s engineers have spent countless hours on the dyno and the road trying to perfect the sound of the 2021 MT-09, with its heavily revamped 889cc triple. Now they’ve revealed details of the...
Sniffing out trouble: Dogs join the search to help police track down stolen bikes
08 January 2021 by
Sniffer dogs have been trained to seek out metal tagged with DNA markings, which could help police find stolen motorbikes much faster. DNA spray has been used for a few years now in the fight against...
Farewell old friend: Euro5 means the end of some much-loved bikes
07 January 2021 by
This is set to be one the most exciting years in recent memory for new bikes with 60-plus already released and plenty more to come. Related articles on MCN Aprilia release full details of Tuono...
More firepower: Bullit Hero 250 unveiled
07 January 2021 by
Trendy, small-capacity specialists, Bullit Motorcycles have announced a new 250cc version of their scrambler-styled Hero model. The Hero 250 has all the cool styling of its 125cc little brother but...
CPS stick with Dunn case: immunity rule won't alter prosecution
06 January 2021 by
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has told the parents of Harry Dunn that it will carry on pursuing his alleged killer, despite the High Court recently ruling that the US citizen did have diplomatic...
Meet your makers: Kawasaki revive Meguro brand that laid the foundation for their motorcycle business
06 January 2021 by
This is a Meguro K3 – a modern retro roadster based on the new(ish) Kawasaki W800. Although you could argue that the W800 is actually based on the Meguro/Kawasaki collaborative K, which was based on...
Too much of a good Wing: Honda Gold Wing improves in all areas as it looks to regain the touring crown
05 January 2021 by
Touring luxury has just reached an even higher plane, thanks to a decent update to the Honda Gold Wing. Related articles on MCN 2021 Honda CB1000R revealed Honda CMX1100 Rebel unveiled Honda CB1100X...
A truly super naked: Fresh BMW S1000R revealed for 2021
05 January 2021 by
The 2021 BMW S1000R is lighter and more sophisticated than ever before. It replaces the old S1000R introduced in 2014 which was based on the original S1000RR superbike, although its four-cylinder...
Coronavirus update: England enters new national lockdown
05 January 2021 by
England and Northern Ireland have joined Scotland, Wales and Ireland in telling people they must not travel except for essential journeys. This means that you can only ride a motorcycle as transport...
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05 January 2021 by
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How #Ride5000miles helped beat those Covid-19 blues in 2020
04 January 2021 by
It’s fair to say that 2020 was not the year that anyone wanted, but members of MCN's #ride5000miles group made the best of it - maximising their bike time to create Covid-defying...
Major changes on the way for KTM 890 Adventure
04 January 2021 by
KTM are already working on a replacement for the 890 Adventure, which was itself only updated from the 790 in 2020. From these new spyshots, it seems the new 890 Adventure was only meant to be a stop...
John McGuinness awarded MBE
30 December 2020 by
John McGuinness has been awarded an MBE for his services to motorcycle racing after being included in the 2021 New Year Honours List. McGuinness is the greatest living Isle of Man TT racer with 23...
Piaggio reveal 2021 Beverly scooter range with Euro5 300 and 400 models
26 December 2020 by
Piaggio have revealed a revised Beverly scooter line-up for 2021, consisting of two A2-licence friendly mid-sized machines, which the Italian firm say combine the agility of an urban twist-and-go with...
Ride onboard with Rossi at the VR46 Ranch
24 December 2020 by
Ever wished you could ride flat track at Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Motor Ranch? Well, thanks to Dainese, now you can! Sort of… The Italian motorcycle clothing giants and long-time sponsors of Valentino...
MCN’s resident riding coach Mark Edwards retires
23 December 2020 by
After 24 years of training motorcyclists - including MCN road testers for over a decade and 100s of our readers - Mark Edwards has retired. Previously serving with Thames Valley Police for three...
Carbon-clad custom: Bolt-on kit from Bottpower transforms Yamaha triples
22 December 2020 by
Performance bike builder, Bottpower have released a new carbon kit for Yamaha’s current range of 847cc CP3 triples, transforming the XSR900, MT-09, or Tracer 900 into a minimalist, flat track-inspired...
Scramble into the future: Fantic use Euro5 as perfect excuse for big updates
22 December 2020 by
Fantic have completely overhauled their Caballero range, updating the 125 and 500 for Euro5 while sadly saying goodbye to the 250. Related articles on MCN Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 review Fantic...
CFMoto unveil electric scooter concept
21 December 2020 by
CFMoto have a new tech-heavy electric scooter, called the Cyber Concept, which they say is capable of 0-30mph in 2.9s, has a 70mph top speed and an 80-mile range. Built by Zehoo, the electric division...
2021 Arai Quantic currently undergoing ECE 22.06 testing
17 December 2020 by
Earlier this week, Arai announced a new Quantic sports touring helmet, which according to a statement, was said to be 'the first Arai full-face to go through the new, more rigorous ECE 22.06...