Bike News (Jan - Dec 2013)

1993 500GP world champion Kevin Schwantz returned to racing at the weekend when he competed in the Suzuka 8hr and along with his team-mates finished third. At the same time Jeremy McWilliam, also 49,...

In this week's MCN Yamaha confirmed plans to bring back the iconic XT500 alongside more of their iconic bikes, such as the RD350. Which one of the revived classics would you like to...

When Lucas Munro was just 18 months old he was diagnosed with a 4-inch tumour in his chest. The mass was such that his heart was pushed over to the wrong side of his body, his windpipe was deviated,...

In this week's MCN: MCN has new details on Honda's road-going MotoGP missile, which is expected to be unveiled in just a few months. PLUS: The search for 2013's best sports bike: MV Agusta F3 800 vs...

We went camping in the sun at a bike rally in Fakenham, Norfolk. We were riding a Triumph America and Daytona. Most of the weekend was spent riding the beautiful north Norfolk coast roads, the rest of...

I've always wanted to have some professional photos taken of myself with my bike so I took my bike to a local studio called Cedar Lodge. Rode it in and had a great afternoon. I think...

A motorcyclist riding 4000 miles around the British coastline to raise cash for charity is calling for support from other riders as he makes his way around the country. Paul Newman from Cambridge...

Current UK and Ireland motorcycle stunt champion, Lee Bowers, is to be officially supported by Kawasaki. Bowers is now talking of reaching the ‘next level’ of his professional endeavour as he has...

World and British Superbike champions along with current star riders are lined up to help out at a series of trackdays at Silverstone as instructors with every level of rider catered for. Double...

MCN are looking for owners of 125cc machines, specifically anyone with a: Yamaha YZF-R125 Aprilia RS4 (the 125, not the RSV4!) and the Honda CBR125R We'll be using the information to help with our...

Prizes don’t get much more exclusive than this. MCN has teamed-up with Yamaha UK to offer one incredibly lucky MCN reader the chance to win a riding place at the European launch of the all-new Yamaha...

In this week's MCN: Ducati look set to relaunch the classic Scrambler model with an all-new Scrambler using the air-cooled 796cc engine from the Monster 796.  PLUS: Remembering Steve Hislop...

It doesn't seem a week ago that the Goodwood Festival of Speed was drawing to a close. After three days of varied activity, with riders from across the globe and sectors. I am always pleased to see...

I'd like to inform your readers about the new book by Helma Tuerk concerning the 50 years anniversary of the release of McQueen's film "The Great Escape" containing original private photos...

Kevin Ash was first and foremost a family man who adored his three daughters and wife, but he also happened to have a job he loved, as a motorcycle journalist. Having written for MCN for twenty years...

Triumph is encouraging riders to join the Thankful Villages Run, a nine-day charity ride over 2500 miles to all 51 UK villages that were fortunate enough to have all their soldiers return home alive...

MOTOCARD.com are offering you the chance of winning an incredible weekend watching Superbikes in Silverstone whilst being treated to some very special moments along the way, including: - 2...

MCN are looking for owners of all three models of the Aprilia Tuono. If you own an original Tuono, the twin-pipe second generation or the latest V4 Tuono then get in touch using the information...

MCN’s Fantasy Road Race competition run in association with RAC Insurance is in full swing with competition for the coveted star price of a new Honda CB500X, CB500F or CBR500R hotting up. With the...

This week's MCN features the litre-class bikes that have defined the modern sportsbike. Which would you most like in your garage? pollcomment

We regularly get people asking us for help and advice on bikes and bike maintenance. This is a continuing series of 'how to' videos.

This was my second trip to Goodwood, along with my car-loving mates, and this time I was determined to see more of the bikes. Boy oh boy was I in for a treat! Standing amongst the mouth-watering array...

In this week's MCN: Sports Bike Special 12 pages packed with bikes that defined a generation! Featuring: 1998 YZF-R1, 2001 GSX-R1000 K1, 2004 ZX-10R, 2005 GSX-R K5, 2008 Fireblade, 2009 R1, 2010...

With the Goodwood Festival of Speed now one of the biggest motorsports events in the UK calendar, MCN has a full team there all weekend. Check out some of the things they saw, people they met, and...

Honda Varadero XL125 Honda’s baby adventure bike has been busily going about its business since 2001 and is something of an unsung hero of the 125 class. Looking like a mini version of the Varadero...

With so many riders using 125s for short commutes, the addition of some kind of weather protection, no matter how limited, is becoming more and more important in a bike’s design. Honda CBF125 Launched...

Europe’s largest motorcycle festival takes place this weekend at Mallory Park with a superstar line up. The Past Masters and Star Riders Events will see 1987 500cc GP World Champion Wayne Gardner ride...

What can be said about BMW’s legendary GS that hasn’t already been extensively documented? As well as being the longest running model in modern motorcycling, the GS has formed the backbone of BMW...

Quattro Bournemouth Kawasaki man James Hillier is one of the exciting next generation of TT riders. He has a TT win under his belt and has joined the elite 131mph average club, just missing out on a...

In his third video update, Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves takes his Ducati Hyperstrada long term test bike on a trip to Portugal, covering 3600-miles in eight days. See how he got on with the bike...

The circuit of Wales has received outline planning permission from Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council following a council meeting today. The project team will now commence work on the detailed...

Looking to get new tyres? Then look no further! 2WheelJunkie have the UK’s largest range of Maxxis tyres from commuting to sport and they're offering MCN readers an exclusive 10% discount on all tyres...

MCN caught up with racing legend Ron Haslam recently to talk about Bridgestone's T30 sports touring tyre - the new rubber of choice for the Ron Haslam Race School.

With the Goodwood Festival of Speed just around the corner, organisers have unveiled the lineup for one of the highlights of the weekend - the Goodwood Action Sports arena. The arena will highlight...