2013
New BMW R1200GS Adventure revealed
07 October 2013 by
BMW has finally released the full technical details of the 2014 R1200GS Adventure; the tougher and more off-road targeted bike the firm hopes will continue the big sales of the current model. The new...
Autumn here, winter approaching
07 October 2013 by
For autumn and winter riding I would recommend looking at some of the kit in the outdoor pursuits industry; much of it works well for biking. If that old jacket isn't so waterproof anymore, one of the lightweight waterproof tops will fit underneath, so you've still got the crash protection over the top. I also use a light down-filled shirt that packs down to nothing when stowed, a windproof shell...
The Bike Shed - Event II - 24 Hours To Go.
04 October 2013 by
There's 24 hours until Bike Shed - The Event II. Featuring some of the world's greatest, custom-bike building talent, last time around there were around 35 official exhibited bikes. This time there...
Staff Blog: New Dog, Newer Tricks
04 October 2013 by
I’ve been riding a ‘big bike’ for twelve months now and the last eight of them have been spent working for the world’s largest motorcycling publication. I am very aware of how enviable a position this...
Video: See the new KTM Super Duke R in action
03 October 2013 by
KTM has released new footage of the 1290 Super Duke R, showing the new super-naked's aggressive skills on road and track. Watch the video below and don't miss next week's MCN, as we go inside the...
Staff Blog: Well, that’ll be autumn then!
03 October 2013 by
Riding in this morning I’ve had to give in and fully kit up in cordura. Looking out of the bedroom window at 7.30 it was really quite murky and living in the middle of a housing estate if it’s...
Would you miss Mallory Park if it closed permanently?
02 October 2013 by
Mallory Park racing circuit has been placed into administration and all future race meetings have been cancelled. The move comes after recent legal action was taken by Hinckley and Bosworth District...
Which naked nutter bike are you most looking forward to?
02 October 2013 by
With the debut of the KTM 1290 Super Duke R, the first of this summer's naked nutter bikes has broken free. It's soon to be followed by a new Z1000 from Kawasaki, an update to the original naked...
Suzuki announce UK price for new V-Strom 1000
02 October 2013 by
Suzuki has today confirmed that the retail price for the long-awaited new V-Strom 1000 adventure bike will be £9999, plus on the road charges. Making the announcement, Suzuki GB general...
KTM 1290 Super Duke R breaks free
02 October 2013 by
KTM’s much-anticipated 2014 Super Duke R has been spied many times by MCN during its development, and now KTM have released the first official pictures and technical specifications of the all-new...
Win hospitality tickets to the BSB Showdown finale
02 October 2013 by
MCN and MCE Insurance have teamed up to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of weekend tickets to the epic conclusion of the 2014 BSB championship at Brands Hatch on October 18-20. Full...
Entry-level 600 owners needed
01 October 2013 by
MCN is on the hunt for owners of entry-level 600cc machines. Specifically we're looking for owners of the Suzuki SV650S, Kawasaki ER-6f and the latest (2011-current) Honda CBR600F. We'll be using the...
Do Brands Hatch BSB in style with Kawasaki Riders Club
01 October 2013 by
With a very real prospect of Kawasaki riders winning more than one Championship at the BSB series finale on 20 October, the Kawasaki Riders Club have created a £49.99 special race day package for its...
Video: Café Racers Get Serious
01 October 2013 by
Café racers are a growing market segment in the UK, and have just been boosted again with the arrival of the new Royal Enfield Continental GT. But how will this new Indian import fare against the...
Kawasaki confirms new Z1000 for imminent release
01 October 2013 by
Kawasaki’s Z1000 has been a strong player in the naked litre class since the reintroduction of the model in 2003, replete with shotgun-style exhausts in homage to the original Zed. And on November 5,...
New MCN October 2: Cafe racer showdown
01 October 2013 by
In this week's MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from October 2: - Triumph and Moto Guzzi take on the new Royal Enfield Continental GT in our cafe racer showdown - BMW NineT...
Now there’s a retro Jawa!
01 October 2013 by
Latest to jump on the retro-styling bandwagon – although possibly with more integrity than some – is Jawa. The Czech, former Soviet bloc, manufacturer still produces utilitarian, budget,...
Is this the end for Mallory Park?
30 September 2013 by
Mallory Park racing circuit has been placed into administration and all future race meetings have been cancelled. The move comes after recent legal action was taken by Hinckley and Bosworth District...
Final production version of KTM 1290 Duke R spied
27 September 2013 by
New spy shots have revealed this is what the highly-anticipated KTM 1290 Duke R is going to look like in completely finished form when it’s launched in two weeks. The two images appear to have been...
The Scooter Diaries
27 September 2013 by
I have a story I thought you might all be interested in, one that should have been told 50 years ago. In 1959, my Dad quit his job as a newspaper reporter, sold his car and bought a '58 Lambretta...
Motorcycle deaths at lowest rate
26 September 2013 by
Government accident statistics have shown a 9% drop in motorcycle fatalities in 2012 which are the lowest on record. The data for 2012 has just been officially compiled by the Department for Transport...
Yamaha YZF-R3 concept
25 September 2013 by
Here's my concept for a new Yamahs sports bike with the three-cylinder engine from the new MT-09.
Have your say – vote in RiDER Power
25 September 2013 by
Ride magazine wants to find Britain's best bikes - according to the people who own them. And that means you. Whether you own a Honda Blackbird, a BMW R1200GS or a brand-new Suzuki...
Staff Blog: Are you a year round Yamaha Fazer8 rider?
25 September 2013 by
Those of you who read my blog on a regular basis will remember I recently requested your top tips for winter riding. Thanks to all those who replied to the blog and took the time to e-mail me,...
Staff Blog: Rekindling the love
25 September 2013 by
I’ve not ridden much these past few weeks. A combination of school holidays, work load and a general feeling of malaise has forced me to leave the trusted F800GT in the garage for longer than I would...
Staff Blog: To Jet Wash or Not to Jet Wash?
25 September 2013 by
I lent my bike to a colleague last week for the MCN Awards ride out and after an awfully wet ride down to the venue in Dorking, followed by a couple of hours riding through the Surrey Hills,...
Video: New Kawasaki Z1000SX first ride
25 September 2013 by
Kawasaki's underrated Z1000SX sports-tourer may have arrived quietly in 2010, but thanks to its blend of Z1000 fun, ZX-10R performance, upright comfort and impressive value, it's proven a big hit. One...
Video: KTM 390 - Headbanger?
24 September 2013 by
We go to Box Hill to find out if the funky KTM single can lay claim to being the new hooligan on the block. Is the KTM the modern-day equivalent of those 250/350cc two-strokes and 400 two-strokes, we...
Online petition for stranded Sean Emmett gains support
24 September 2013 by
An online petition calling for the UK Government to help get former British Superbike racer Sean Emmett returned to this country from Dubai has gained nearly 4000 signatures in just a few days. ...
KTM first with anti-lowside ABS brakes
24 September 2013 by
KTM will be the first manufacturer to sell a bike equipped with the latest generation of ABS to work as an anti-lowside braking system on the 2014 KTM Adventure 1190R. The new braking system is the...
New MCN September 25: Kawasaki Z1000SX first ride
24 September 2013 by
In this week's MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from September 25: - World exclusive first test of the updated Kawasaki Z1000SX - Hooligan bikes: Old vs new - Ducati Scrambler...
MV Agusta 'inline four' owners wanted
23 September 2013 by
MV Agusta owners needed! MCN are looking for owners of MV inline four models: F4 750 F4 1000 Brutale Any type, make or year, just the inline four and not triple engine. We'll be using the...
Staff Blog: My cleaning confession
23 September 2013 by
I know some (most) people don’t enjoy cleaning motorcycles but for me it’s a seriously satisfying part of riding bikes and I’ve just spent three hours working on the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring...
Suzuki reveals new V-Strom 1000 tech details
23 September 2013 by
New V-Strom 1000 gets 100bhp, traction control, ABS and three colourschemes as it enters the adventure bike market priced around £10,000 Suzuki is continuing to stretch out pre-launch information...