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Low-capacity motorcycle specialists, Lexmoto, have revealed a new four-speed, four-stroke 50cc motorcycle at Motorcycle Live, aimed squarely at 16-year-olds taking their first steps into two...

Suzuki are currently in the process of restoring the only full G-54 Grand Prix bike in existance, at Motorcycle Live. This was the bike that spawned Barry Sheene’s World Championship-winning RG500,...

Cambridgeshire-based small bike company Herald have revealed a new Brute 500 concept at Motorcycle Live, which aims to be the firm's first British-built motorcycle. Powering the Brute will be an A2...

Norton Motorcycles have revealed a new minitwin sportsbike at Motorcycle Live this past weekend, based on the firm's flagship V4 superbike. Called the Superlight, the new bike sports similar lines and...

Bikes for saleSince its introduction in 2017, the Triumph Bonneville Bobber has been a huge hit. Combining post-war styling with modern day performance, the 1200cc Bobber goes, corners and steers like a decent...

bikes for saleThe Kawasaki Ninja 650 replaced the ER-6f as the firm’s supertwin offering in 2017. Aimed at newer riders and commuters, the Ninja uses a manageable, 67bhp parallel-twin engine wrapped in a sporty,...

bikes for saleThe Honda FireBlade has been around in one form or another since 1992. The first bike was conceived by Tadao Baba to take the fight to Suzuki and Yamaha who had been ruling the roost in the world of...

Scores of #ride5000miles Facebook members have vowed to keep on biking despite the first frosts of the year and a premature appearance of the dreaded gritter. An early cold snap in late October saw...

Bikes for SaleIn 2013 the legendary BMW GS received a huge update. Almost every component had been changed; it gained more power (from 110bhp to 125bhp) thanks to a new partially water-cooled motor and was laden...

The NEC, Birmingham will once again play host to the UK’s biggest bike show, Motorcycle Live in 2018. With a host of live action, features, entertainment and new bike models, there will be something...

Arch Motorcycles are available to buy in the UK for the first time from today. Each Arch is built specifically for the owner, with two riding positions (feet forward, cruiser style; or with...

Taiwanese motorcycle custom house, Rough Crafts, have created a special edition Royal Enfield Continental GT in tribute to classic race bike design. The bespoke machine draws inspiration from bulbous...

American electric motorbike firm, Curtiss, have unveiled two new concept versions of their Zeus electric model (also a concept) slated for production in 2020. The café and bobber variants build on the...

bikes for saleWhat is there to say about the Honda CBR1000RR that hasn’t been said before? The FireBlade started life as a 900cc machine that used lightness rather than power to achieve performance. The...

Motorcycle-inspired balance bike experts, Kiddimoto, have created a new motocross-inspired full face helmet specifically for children aged between two and 12 years. Known as the Ikon, the lid claims...

It might be the new 'Shift Cam' variable valve-timing technology that is making the headlines, but there is more to the 2019 BMW S1000RR than a new motor. It also includes a new frame and swingarm...

mcn shopWe’ve hand-picked some of the best helmet cameras from the MCN Shop and Amazon to find the right one for you. SENA 10C Combination Bluetooth Intercom & Camera – around £348 A very impressive piece...

Norton will unveil this all-new Atlas at Motorcycle Live this weekend – the most important bike in the firm’s modern history, and the first mass-market affordable Norton for generations. The new model...

Police in Dubai have started training to ride hoverbikes supplied by Californian company, Hoversurf. The Hoverbike S3 2019 weighs 114kg and can fly at 60mph, 5 metres from the ground. MORE FROM...

bikes for saleFirst launched in 2012, this version of the Yamaha R1 built on the already excellent 2009 model by adding six-stage traction control and a MotoGP-inspired slotted top yoke. The rear...

Honda Motor Europe have confirmed that the next instalment of its Adventure Roads tour programme will be across southern Africa in March 2019. After being launched in 2017, the first Honda trip...

Thousands are set to participate in a rideout to commemorate fallen soldiers this Remembrance Sunday. The Ring of Red is one of the biggest remembrance rideouts in the UK, with routes planned on the...

Bikes for SaleToday's bike of the day is KTM's 690 Duke. Put simply, the 2016 690 is an impressive package and one that you would ideally have in your dream garage. With a versatile, smooth and user friendly motor,...

Bikes for SaleEarlier this week, BMW unveiled their much anticipated 2019 S1000RR at Eicma in Milan. The new bike has had some radical style changes, looks like it'll be one second faster on track, 10kg lighter,...

Stunt rider Ernie Vigil has sustained a serious injury to his ankle during an off-road training incident, meaning he will not be able to pilot Triumph’s new Scrambler 1200 XE at the Baja 1000 as...

We loved the Fantic Caballero 250 Scrambler when we rode it and now they’ve unveiled an even more capable off-road version dubbed the ‘Rally’. Featuring longer travel (200mm) USD forks, which are...

Yamaha have unveiled a new range-topping spec for their popular XMAX scooter at Eicma 2018. The Yamaha XMAX Iron Max will be available in 125, 300 and 400cc versions and brings slightly more prestige...

The EICMA Motorcycle Show is one of the biggest motorbike expos in the world with more than 1200 brands presenting their latest technology, concepts and new models. Alongside the exhibition space...

British company Arc have unveiled an all-new electric bike that could change the way we ride bikes forever at Eicma 2018. All the ride info comes through a heads-up display in the helmet, which also...

The hotly anticipated KTM 790 Adventure that was unveiled officially at Eicma 2018 has Avon TrailRider dual sport tyres fitted as standard. The KTM's 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels will...

Just months after unveiling their next-generation electric scooter, Kymco have dramatically upped the stakes and unveiled the SuperNEX – an electric superbike for a whole new generation. Kymco say...

After revealing the all-new flat track-inspired FTR1200 at Intermot in Cologne last month, Indian have now unveiled a comprehensive accessory range for the bike at Eicma in Milan. Consisting of over...

Triumph have introduced a new generation of motorcycle connectivity for 2019. Due to arrive in late Spring the new system will be added to all TFT-equipped Triumph motorcycles. With a host of new...

Of all the new Harley-Davidsons we’ve seen in the past few months, the LiveWire is arguably the most forward thinking. For a brand that trades on American muscle, 115 years of heritage and that...

Alongside introducing a new 1078cc RSV4 1100 Factory superbike at Eicma in Milan, Aprilia have also introduced updates to their RSV4 RR litre-superbike. Although the bike remains technically unchanged...

Piaggio have updated their quirky three-wheeled MP3 range to include the new MP3 300 hpe and hpe Sport, which claim to be more agile and compact than other maxi scooters on the market, whilst...