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BMW wave their heritage wand to create R18 Classic First Edition
Yesterday 17:00 by
You wait all day for a bus, then two come along at once. No sooner has the dust settled on the new BMW R18, they’ve released a new one aimed at laidback, two-up cruising, called...
Old school meets new tech as BMW R nine T refreshed for '21
Yesterday 17:00 by
BMW have updated the R nine T range with a cleaner engine and much improved set of rider aids while maintaining the classic looks. First introduced in 2013, the retro roadster market has boomed over...
Yamaha auction off Fabrizio Pirovano tribute R1 in aid of cancer research charity
Yesterday 15:28 by
A one-off Yamaha R1 paying tribute to the late World Superbike racer, Fabrizio Pirovano, is being auctioned off online to raise money for a cancer research charity. Based on the standard 2020 R1, the...
Nine years of two-up adventures help father and son create a special understanding
Yesterday 11:00 by
A father and son biking duo from Honiton in Devon have been sharing their love for two wheels together for almost a decade; squeezing in weekend blasts and small tours as often as they can. Kawasaki...
Orders flood in for £28k Brit Langen Two Stroke
Yesterday 10:00 by
The all-new, UK-built, Langen 250cc two-stroke café racer is well on its way to being a huge success just a month after its public debut. Created by ex-CCM Chief Design Engineer Christofer Ratcliffe,...
Classy new 125s for under £3000: Liquid-cooled Zontes range has spec to rival the best
21 October 2020 by
The above stylish, liquid-cooled 125 is just one of an all-new, three-bike line-up about to go on sale in the UK. The latest good-looking offerings come from Zontes, a brand which have been trading in...
Triumph Speed Twin Café Racer kit helps turn roadster into speedster
21 October 2020 by
Triumph’s Speed Twin may be a great performer thanks to its Thruxton 1200 engine and souped-up cycle parts but many would agree its sober styling isn’t the most exciting in the world. Related articles...
Going the distance: Bridgestone launch T32 sports touring tyres
21 October 2020 by
Bridgestone have revealed a new Battlax Sport Touring T32 tyre range, set to take over from the existing T31 as the firm’s flagship road-going distance offering - promising improved wet weather...
The long paw of the law: South Yorkshire Police use canine power against bike crime
21 October 2020 by
South Yorkshire Police have had plenty of success in beating bike crime with their dedicated off-road motorcycle team. But this week, it’s a furry member of the force in the form of Police Dog Luna...
Say hello to the 2021 Honda Grom
21 October 2020 by
As expected, Honda’s cult, uber-cute MSX125 mini-bike is getting a significant update for 2021 – and this is the result! First launched in 2014, the 1970s monkey-bike-inspired, 12-inch wheeled 125...
Female riders launch calendar in aid of ovarian cancer charity
20 October 2020 by
A group of 300 female bikers from the Southwest have launched a charity calendar to raise money for ovarian cancer support group, Ovacome. Known as the Bristol Biking Girls, the online ladies-only...
MCN advice: What Coronavirus restrictions mean for riding a motorbike
20 October 2020 by
From Friday, October 23, 2020, Wales is going into a national lockdown until Monday, November 9, meaning you cannot ride there from England apart from in certain circumstances (like going to work) and...
Go anywhere touring: KTM reveal 890 Adventure for 2021
20 October 2020 by
Following the launch of the more extreme rally-inspired R models in early October, KTM have now pulled the covers off a new 890 Adventure, set to arrive in dealers in January 2021. Based on the...
Weekly wind-on: your roundup of the stories that matter in motorbikes
16 October 2020 by
This week, we’ve been riding the eagerly awaited Aprilia RS660 at its launch in Italy. The new bike sits somewhere between a traditional headbanging supersport and a softer, road-going bike like a...
Bright idea: BMW's new headlights see round corners
16 October 2020 by
Riding in the dark highlights an innate problem with traditional headlights – when you lean into a turn the beam is angled away from the direction you’re trying to go. Related articles on MCN BMW...
Breaking: BMW reveal R1250RT with radar cruise control
15 October 2020 by
BMW have become the second manufacturer to release a model with radar guided cruise control having pulled the wraps off the 2021 R1250RT tourer. The all-conquering tourer also gets a rejuvenated look...
Zero Motorcycles 2021 model updates
15 October 2020 by
Zero have announced updates to their range of production electric bikes for 2021 with colour changes throughout and a series of detail and specification changes. Related articles on MCN Zero SR/S...
Multistrada V4: Ducati ditches Desmo for new Granturismo engine
15 October 2020 by
Ducati have officially unveiled the Granturismo version of their V4 engine to be used in the eagerly awaited new Multistrada V4. One of the biggest changes is a move away from Desmodromic valve...
Quartararo tear-off sells at charity auction for £4250
14 October 2020 by
The visor tear-off that ended Jack Miller’s race at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Misano sold for an incredible £4250 at auction. UK-based charity, Two Wheels for Life, were able to sell the piece...
Feel the Forza: Honda release bigger, faster and more tech-laden scooter range
14 October 2020 by
Honda have unleashed a 2021 attack team in the small, mid and big-capacity scooter class as the Forza range gets a radical revamp. At the top of the tree is the Forza 750 which replaces the Integra.
Kawasaki’s popular Versys 1000 range gets total makeover for 2021
12 October 2020 by
Kawasaki has raised the bar with its hugely popular Versys 1000 line-up for 2021. The ambitious overhaul sees the standard Versys replaced by a much higher-spec-as-standard S version while the SE...
Road manners, race looks: In-depth Aprilia RS660 spec and performance revealed
09 October 2020 by
Aprilia have announced full details of their eagerly anticipated new £10,150 RS660, which will be available in dealers in November. Latest: 2020 Aprilia RS660 review on MCN It’s unmistakably...
Thieves take over £20k of stock from Maidstone Harley dealer
09 October 2020 by
Thieves have stolen over £20,000-worth of stock from Maidstone Harley-Davidson after breaking into the dealership in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, October 8. Biking gear was the target...
Mental health and motorbikes: UK baton relay planned to get bikers talking about mental wellbeing
09 October 2020 by
A biker has set up a non-profit organisation to help people struggling with mental health, especially issues heightened by social isolation. Paul Oxborough’s mission is to help people in need,...
Like water off a biker's back: Why Belstaff turned to Gore-Tex to create kit for the Long Way Up
09 October 2020 by
You might think of Gore-Tex – as used in Charley and Ewan’s kit for their latest TV epic – as a bit of a wonder material. It magically stops water getting in while letting sweat get out. But you might...
MCN teams up with Parkers.co.uk in the New Van Awards 2021
09 October 2020 by
Parkers – the definitive resource for car buyers in the UK – has partnered MCN to bring you four important shortlists for the prestigious Parkers New Car Awards 2021. The...
Ducati Scrambler 1100 Pro gets the Dark treatment
08 October 2020 by
Ducati have added an entry level version of their new 1100 Scrambler Pro models to the range called the Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro. Related: Best street scramblers and...
Bigger, better 'Busa: Suzuki Hayabusa replacement on the way
08 October 2020 by
This new artist’s impression based on the latest information out of Japan gives the clearest indication yet of Suzuki’s hugely-anticipated new Hayabusa, due to be officially unveiled later this...
Biking YouTuber takes on 220-mile Honda Vision 50 ride for PTSD UK
08 October 2020 by
Riding from Northants to Skeggy and back might not sound like a big deal... but it is when you are doing it on Honda Vision moped that won’t top 30mph. Alan Dowsett, 38, who goes by the name of...
Norton customers react to administrator report: 'I always had a little bit of hope'
02 October 2020 by
Nearly nine months after Norton collapsed, customers are hopeful they may get a good outcome. In an update issued in September 2020, administrators BDO confirmed a £16m sale to Indian firm TVS and...
SHARK Helmets brand-new EVOJET now in UK dealers
01 October 2020 by
SHARK helmets promotion #Ride5000miles sponsor, SHARK Helmets, released news of its futuristic EVOJET helmet at EICMA last year and now, you can get your hands on your own! Designed in France and manufactured at SHARK...
2021 BMW G310GS: Baby of the GS family gets updated
01 October 2020 by
BMW have announced an updated version of the G310GS, their small-capacity member of the world-conquering GS family. First launched in 2016, the baby GS now gets a number of tweaks to keep it up to...
BMW unveil anniversary R1250GS alongside a host of new tech
01 October 2020 by
BMW have used the 40th anniversary of the GS to unveil their most technologically advanced models yet, which have everything from heated seats to lights that aim around corners. Oh they even look a...
Arc set to return after founder revives high-end e-bike brand
01 October 2020 by
Arc are set to return after the founder rescued the project from administration hell. Arc rose to prominence last year with the Vector: an electric hyper naked with big promises on weight, power and...
Fresh colours for 2021 Kawasaki 650 twins
01 October 2020 by
Following the announcement last week of subtle changes to their 2021 Vulcan S cruiser, Kawasaki have this morning revealed fresh colours for the rest of their 2021 650 parallel-twin range. Consisting...
Honda update 650s and give Africa Twin new colour option
01 October 2020 by
Honda have given their 650s a small handling and convenience boost while also treating the Africa Twin to a new paintjob in their latest range update for 2021. First up, the Africa Twin because the...