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Grab your tickets now, as the Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show roars into town February 14-16, 2025. Celebrating the best of all things two wheeled, the show promises displays of the very latest models from the world’s leading manufacturers, a live action extravaganza which will see racing heroes go head-to-head, three fantastic stages hosted by your favourite motorcycling celebrities,...

Fantic launch fresh Caballero 500 retro range for 2025 with new Italian MM460 engine

02 December 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Boutique Italian brand Fantic Motor have launched a new line of Caballero 500 retros for 2025, featuring a fresh engine designed and developed in Bologna. Related: Best retro motorcycle kit as...

Krämer launch KTM-powered GP2 890 XX naked track bike costing €50,000

02 December 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Krämer Motorcycles used their platform at the recent EICMA trade show in Milan to launch a new naked track bike, set to arrive with customers from Spring next year. The snappily named GP2-890 XX...

Scottish Government propose reducing national speed limit single carriageway roads to 50mph

29 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Transport Scotland are currently seeking responses to a proposal that could see speed limits reduced on single carriageways to 50mph, while also upping the limits for goods vehicles to the same...

From Romford to Istanbul | Intrepid adventurer completes 2800-mile trip aboard Honda SS50 moped

29 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A UK motorcyclist has proven that you don’t need a big adventure bike to complete an epic riding trip – successfully travelling from Romford to Istanbul, Turkey aboard an air-cooled Honda SS50...

Seventies inspired BMW R12 S café racer pays tribute to the iconic R90 S and will cost £18,460

28 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

BMW are expanding their boxer twin-cylinder R12 retro family for 2025 by launching a pretty new S model, said to be inspired by the R90 S of the 1970s. The R12 S will be priced at £18,460 and is...

New Panigale-derived Ducati Streetfighter V4 super-naked unveiled for 2025 with more power than ever

28 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Hot on the heels of their near total domination of the 2024 MotoGP season, Ducati have pulled the covers off a new Streetfighter V4 – and it’s just as potent as the earlier revealed Panigale superbike...

Police dog pursuit sees motorcycle thief arrested on a Monday and jailed on the Wednesday

27 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A motorcycle thief, who attempted to evade police on a stolen moped, has been jailed after being apprehended with the help of a police dog. Daniel Tolhurst, 23, was seen speeding through Maidstone...

MCN Law November round-up | 'Speed is notoriously difficult for witnesses to get right'

27 November 2024 by Andrew Campbell

Paid partnership with BikeLawyer Each month, we take a look at the questions that were sent to the MCN Law column, which is written by Andrew Campbell from BikeLawyer. In November, Andrew was asked a tricky question by a rider who...

KTM enter 'self-administration' as 2024 financial year expected to end in 'three-digit million' loss

26 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

CEO of KTM, Stefan Pierer has announced the Austrian brand will undertake a 90-day ‘self-administration’ process in a bid to restructure the company and move toward the end of their current financial...

BSA launch A2 licence friendly B65 Scrambler single set to arrive in June 2025

26 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Recently relaunched BSA used the annual Motorcycle Live show at Birmingham’s NEC to reveal a new B65 Scrambler single, set to go on sale in June 2025. BSA, now backed by Indian giants Mahindra,...

Yamaha XSR900 retro naked given larger 5in TFT dash and Euro5+ compliance for 2025

26 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The Yamaha XSR900 retro naked triple has been updated for 2025, retaining the same stripped back look as before with a smattering of subtle technological changes. On top of this, there’s a new...

Royal Enfield FT450 flattracker launched in India based on affordable Guerrilla 450 road bike

26 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Royal Enfield’s Guerrilla 450 roadster has been transformed into a new flattrack focussed special edition called the FT450, and could be making its way to the UK in 2025 for upcoming Slide School...

Revamped Motorcycle Live show at Birmingham’s NEC welcomes almost 90,000 visitors

25 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Thousands of bikers descended on Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for this year’s rejuvenated Motorcycle Live show – now featuring more stages, additional stunt shows, and an evening of...

Legendary motorcycle chassis engineer and founder of Maxton Suspension Ron Williams has died

25 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Accomplished motorcycle racing chassis builder and founder of Cheshire-based Maxton Suspension, Ron Williams has passed away. Publicly announced on Monday, November 25, a statement released on...

Black Friday offer: up to 25% extra off an MCN subscription!

22 November 2024 by MCN

Get up to 25% extra off* an annual MCN Subscription in our Black Friday sale. But hurry! Offer ends at midnight on 2nd December. Digital Subscription: WAS £79.99 NOW £59.99 WITH CODE...

Vibe check! D3O's new vibration dampening kit promises to take the unwanted buzz out of biking

22 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Fatigue-inducing vibrations are part and parcel of motorcycling, with shocks small and large being almost constantly transmitted via the footpegs and bars to the rider. That may be a part of the...

Frunk-tional changes! Honda’s practical NC750X all-rounder gets a technical tweak for 2025

22 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Honda’s long running NC750X undergoes a light refresh for 2025, boasting extra tech and a revised look, while retaining the immense practicality that has made it such a popular commuting...

CFMoto announce superbike plans with 209.2bhp V4 engine concept at 2024 EICMA trade show in Milan

22 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Chinese brand CFMoto are a growing force to be reckoned with in Europe, with new models such as the £5699 twin-cylinder 450MT not only undercutting the established competition on price, but...

BMW F900R and F900XR updated for 2025 with new suspension, ergo tweaks, updated aero and less weight

22 November 2024 by Nye Davis

BMW’s twin-cylinder F900R and F900XR models have undergone a fettle ahead of the New Year, with both machines heading into 2025 with less weight, tweaked ergonomics, and upgraded...

Government consultation denies UK-wide bus lane access for bikers despite overwhelming support

22 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The UK’s Labour Government have rejected a motion to allow bikers to use all bus lanes by default, releasing a statement claiming they have: “no policy to encourage greater use of motorcycles.” The...

Win a Kwak for a cuppa! Z900 up for grabs in charity café ride-out challenge

21 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Mental health charity, Make Your Mark, are set to host a treasure hunt-style café ride-out event throughout next year, giving participants the chance to win a brand new Kawasaki Z900RS SE – just for...

Zero Motorcycles partner with Zongshen in China on XE and XB lightweight off-road electric bikes

21 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Electric motorcycle brand Zero have introduced a pair of battery powered off-road trailies to their line-up – the £3710 XB and the sportier £5410 XE. Built in partnership with Zongshen, both...

Honda launch special edition version of the popular X-ADV adventure scooter in striking yellow

21 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Honda UK have announced plans to introduce a new special edition of their recently revamped X-ADV adventure scooter. Related: Best adventure motorcycles as rated by MCN Priced at £12,499, the...

Going large! Kove Moto reveal big-bore sportsbike plans and aim to double UK dealer network

21 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Kove Moto, already a prominent name on the global stage, have spoken exclusively to MCN to reveal plans to expand their line-up further, including a high-capacity sportsbike, as well as doubling their...

Popular Yamaha R125 sportsbike gets tech tweak for 2025 to unlock more from its colour TFT dash

20 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha’s ever-popular R125 junior race rep will be continuing into 2025, benefiting from new colours and a tech update to unlock greater mobile connectivity from the TFT dash. The four-stroke...

Track-tastic three-cylinder CFMoto 675SR-R sportsbike set to land in the UK from 2025!

20 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

After months of teasers, CFMoto have finally pulled the covers off their long-anticipated 675SR-R three-cylinder sportsbike – with the UK arm of the business now confirming it’s expected to land on...

Used bike firm Superbike Factory announce takeover of former P&H Motorcycles site in Crawley

19 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Used bike specialists, Superbike Factory are opening a new Crawley site, which was formerly the home of multi-franchise dealership P&H Motorcycles. The West Sussex venue will become the sixth...

Motorcycle Live organisers upbeat following positive first weekend at annual NEC show

19 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Thousands of bikers have flooded into the halls of Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the start of the annual Motorcycle Live show. The nine-day Midlands celebration kicked off on...

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 touring triple to cost £8995 following advanced technical update for 2025

19 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph have given their popular Tiger Sport 660 triple touring middleweight a hefty technical overhaul for 2025, promising an additional new riding mode, and cruise control, cornering ABS, for just...

CCM tease ‘Project X’ adventure retro at Motorcycle Live ahead of 2025 launch

18 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

CCM have confirmed they are moving into the retro adventure segment for 2025, teasing a mystery ‘Project X’ prototype at the Motorcycle Live show in Birmingham powered by the brand’s favoured 600cc...

Rieju’s five grand Aventura 307 Rally looks set to shake up the dual sport market

15 November 2024 by Nye Davis

With small capacity adventure bikes and single cylinder traillies undergoing somewhat of a renaissance currently, Rieju too have joined the fray, creating what could finally be the cheap, lightweight...

KTM seek at least €100m boost as Pierer Mobility shares hit 11-year low amid market turmoil

15 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Pierer Mobility AG, the parent company of KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, WP Suspension, and owner of 50.1% of MV Agusta have announced that KTM AG will require an investment of at least €100 million to stay...

More guts for your Guzzi! Sporty new model and more power announced across 2025 Moto Guzzi V7 range

15 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Moto Guzzi have thrown a host of updates at their classically styled V7, improving power whilst also adding a smorgasbord of extra tech as well as refining the look of the model which now nears a...

Radar love! Moto Guzzi refresh the V100 Mandello sports tourer range with more tech and a new model

15 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Moto Guzzi have given their V100 Mandello range a refresh for 2025, introducing their radar guided rider safety system to the top-of-the-range version, while also unveiling a new special edition that...

Tricennial triple honours! Triumph celebrate 30 Years of the Speed Triple with a free all-day bash

15 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Triumph Motorcycles are set to celebrate 30 years of the Speed Triple with a free-to-attend, all-day event on Saturday, November 30 at the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience, Hinckley. Related:...

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