Bike News (Jan - Dec 2013)

The Northants and Milton Keynes Honda Owners Club had two rides this easter, taking chocolate eggs to children who are unfortunately in hospital. The first ride was on Saturday March 30 to...

"I've been riding over 12 years, and have never worn a proper back protector. I've got one of those foam back pad things that you get in your jacket – which obviously isn't a 'protector', and Iv'e...

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Bikes are often seen as more environmentally friend than cars, due partly to better fuel consumption figures. But do you really care about fuel consumption figures when the sun is shining and...

There are some tricked-up, expensive bikes available to buy, like the new Ducati 1199 Panigale R which has a £26,550 price tag. pollcomment

Previously only available to professionals, the FIM MotoGP Results 1949-2012 is the 2000-page book that's the ultimate reference tool of motorcycle Grand Prix racing. Published under the auspices of...

MCN's sports editor Michael Guy has recently taken delivery of a new KTM 300EXC two stroke to get back into the enduro world after re-catching the bug at Dakar. Check out his first review of the bike!

New to Butlins for 2013 – ‘Who’s Next’ tribute to The Who just announced at MCN Live… Who's Next are the premier live tribute to The Who and are currently touring a multi-media performance of...

It will be 10 years next week since the tragic death of Britain’s greatest ever grand prix star. In part one of our exclusive three-part tribute to Barry Sheene – the mate, the father, and the rival –...

Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, Yamaha’s Fazer range of bikes managed to catch the wave of two-wheeled popularity perfectly. More and more new riders were looking to get onto bikes and they...

"I’m looking for a used bike under £4000 that can do a bit of everything, commute and a long weekend away with the missus. If it's already got a top box or Givi rack even better." Chris Icke,...

The UK's biggest and best party weekend, MCN Live, kicks off at Butlins, Skegness on April 19th-22nd and it’s not too late for you to be a part of it. New for 2013, this year’s ride out will be to the...

New data from more than 1600 motorcycle accident last year have shown 80% of accidents were caused by other road users; a fact that flies in the face of controversial BBC programme ‘How Safe are...

Feeling inspired to travel? Why not immerse yourself in the idea, as the hugely popular TV series Long Way Round is now available on MCN-TV.com, the online, on-demand TV channel from MCN. The first...

MCN take the Aprilia Caponord 1200 out for a ride across rain-soaked Sardinia to see how it compares with it's new rivals. the BMW R1200GS, the Triumph Tiger Sport and the KTM Adventure 1190.

A health and safety consultant has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a 16-year-old motorcyclist in a hit-and-run. Brian Hampton, 58, faces a string of charges including causing death...

Motorcycle race fans enjoyed a MotoGP treat yesterday evening as renowned Eurosport commentating duo Toby Moody and Julian Ryder visited Blade Motorcycles in Elgin Drive. With just over one week...

An Italian motorcycle dealership has suffered a second failed theft attempt in six months. CCTV footage shows four thieves spend three minutes breaking into an Aprilia showroom before fleeing. The...

MCN Live event at Butlins, Skegness is shaping up to be a MASSIVE weekend. A huge line-up of bands and entertainment are confirmed that will make MCN Live 2013 a year to remember. Tribute acts Bon...

Wales is set to get its first ever Harley Davidson dealership with the opening of Swansea Harley-Davidson in April. The dealership will have an open weekend to celebrate its launch, with a host of...

Check out this awesome video from the Jerez test courtesy of Repsol Honda, where we hear what Marquez says about Pedrosa and vice versa, while they're together at least!

In 1999, Ian Coates left his home in Yorkshire and flew to South Africa to collect a Land Rover for a friend and bring it back to England. The mission was scuppered by visa problems, and he got his...

Anyone who followed Carl Fogarty’s World Superbike career will know the name Slick Bass. As Ducati’s chief mechanic, it was Slick’s spannering that helped Foggy win a record four titles in the...

There are only two Walls of Death in this country, one of which is the famous Ken Fox Wall – recognised as the World’s Leading Wall of Death Rider. The Wall of Death is indeed one of the last great...

MCN is looking for Triumph Tiger owners for an upcoming feature! We need Tiger 900, 955i and 1050 owners. Just fill out the questionnaire below and email it with a head and shoulder photograph of...

Sometimes, long distance riding can become a little mind numbing, and a little music relieves the boredom. But many claim that music removes you from your surroundings and increased danger...

In this week's MCN, out March 27, we have a world-first test of Ducati's new top-of-the-range Panigale 1199R superbike. We look at a very special special - a British-built hub-steered Aprilia...

"I am new to biking and I want to keep my machine in good condition but my chain is already looking worse for wear. Everyone seems to be giving me different advice on how to keep it clean such as:...

Just thought you would like to see what I have done with an old written off Suzuki Bandit 1200s down here in Australia. Without guys in the UK I would never had made it. When I needed parts for the...

The Ducati 888 was always a desirable bike but according to DfT statistics there are just 13 licenced for use in the UK or on a SORN. The Ducati 888 was the result of evolving the 851 superbike in the...

KTM has today unveiled a new electric scooter concept called the E-SPEED at the Tokyo motor show in Japan; a move that sees the Austrian firm preparing to move into a completely new market...