Bike News (July 2015)

“It’s like Goodwood for true classic race fans,” says excited spectator Mark Wharburton as Giacomo Agostini, Phil Read and Derek Chatterton scream past the canteen and drop into Hall Bends.  “The...

British leathers firm Hideout designed and handmade 33 sets of custom leathers for the Tom Cruise blockbuster Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation which has just been released. The leathers were used by...

66 motorcycles will go under the hammer in BCA's July Motorcycle Supersale, which takes place 1pm, Friday July 31 at BCA Peterborough. There's a huge range of motorcycles up for auction, including a...

With last weeks official launch of the Africa Twin, the big capacity adventure bike line-up is now complete. So which one will have you rally raiding your bank account? With last weeks launch of the...

August is the big month of summer – the moment to down tools, kiss goodbye to loved ones and become one with your bike during a week or more of self-indulgent holiday miles.  So in this week's...

Eight of the worlds top motorcycle manufacturers have confirmed they will be displaying their 2105 ranges at the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling on August 16 2015. The latest machines from BMW,...

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne today announced a deal that will see a UK Government-backed £4million development fund made available for Norton Motorcycles to increase investment in...

Kawasaki's Akashi works in the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan has been home to its motorcycle manufacturing since 1960. Today it's the site of jet engine, industrial robot and gas turbine construction as...

In this week's edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from July 29: New Africa Twin: All the details! Yamaha's Retro MT-07 Bradley Wins Suzuka Dunlop Strikes Back! MotoGP...

Brit Steve Bland has set the UK’s ‘Fastest Nitrous Motorcycle’ record on his 1400cc Suzuki Hayabusa…which he also rides on the road. Blasting to a top speed of 219.5mph, from a standing start over...

At over 60-years-old, both of these machines - a 1954 Velocette Venom and 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster - should be tucked away safely in museums. But we know machines like this were built to be used, so...

Ever since the ancients worked out how to strap something round to an axle, the division between four and two wheels has been raging. We all know which we prefer to get our kicks on, but still the...

The Aprilia ART bike you see here was raced by James Ellison in 2012 and makes 230bhp, but weighs just 165kg. It runs on special Elf MotoGP fuel which costs a staggering £12.50 per litre. The Audi R8...

Just two months ago the Imps Motorcycle Display Team was in serious trouble. The volunteer-run charity, which teaches superb motorbike skills to disadvantaged kids, was desperately raising funds to...

You only have a few days left to get your entry in for the MCN/Carole Nash Moto Foto competition. So make it snappy and you could walk away with some stunning prizes. With cash and Nikon goodies up...

The KTM 1290 Super Adventure is the most advance and powerful adventure bike ever built, with enough power to turn you into a gibbering idiot. On the other side of the runway, the Ariel Nomad is the...

Every year, thousands of MotoGP fans join Riders for Health ahead of the British MotoGP to take part in their biggest fundraising event – Day of Champions. It’s one the highlights of the racing...

The £41,000 Kawasaki H2R is the fastest production bike available producing 249bhp (tested). Lined-up at its side is the UK's fastest Mercedes-AMG C63, with over £30,000 worth of modifications. Check...

Yamaha is showing further commitment to the building and backing of specials and custom bikes with the launch of a new Dealer Built competition where bikes built by Yamaha dealers across Europe will...

KTM is offering the first chance for a day in the dirt powered exclusively by the battery-powered Freeride-E. The event will take place E-Scape's track at Nantmawr Quarry, Oswestry on August 8,...

Metropolitan Police launch a major blitz on rising bike crime by encouraging owners to lock and Datatag their bikes. Theft experts say that 80% of bikes stolen had no security fitted. What’s your...

A 450cc single-cylinder Dakar bike doesn't have a chance against a five litre V8, does it? Check back soon for the full video on www.motorcyclenews.com and read all the results and analysis from the...

At The Brackley Festival of Motorcycling on 16th August 2015 the cream of the UK’s custom bikes come alive as they’re fired up and ridden in a rumbling parade around the town centre. It’s a unique...

In this week's edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from July 22: How fast? 10 brilliant bikes in the ultimate high-speed showdown Plans for new radical Honda Fireblade Do...

This Thursday will see Triumph Motorcycles auction the Scrambler ridden by action hero Chris Pratt in the global summer blockbuster Jurassic World. The bespoke bike, featured racing alongside Raptors...

If you're the kind of person who enjoys watching grown men and women circling around a speedway track on Yamaha R1's whilst dressed as ballerinas - all to the accompaniment of  ‘classic’ 1970’s...

The order book is now open for Honda's MotoGP bike for the road, the RC213V-S. To purchase an RC213V-S you have to complete an order entry form on the exclusive RC213V-S website. Once...

KTM have issued a global recall of selected 1290 Super Duke R models from the 2014 model year, affecting around 248 models in the UK.  The firm states that “Due to deviations in manufacturing...

Suzuki have confirmed a recall of its GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F models. The recall affects 174 registered motorcycles in the UK, and has been instigated due to a radiator hose clearance...

Guy Martin will make a pilgrimage to the world-famous Bonneville Salt Flats at the end of August to launch a bid on the motorcycle land speed record, in a streamliner Triumph. The current record...

It may not be the Dakar, but the new BAJA GB event in Wales saw bikes and cars running alongside each other in a big mileage two day Rally in Wales. Held in bitterly cold conditions over 60 riders...

We're halfway through the 2015 MotoGP championship, who's your money on to win the title? It's halfway through the MotoGP championship, who's your money on to win the title?

Reborn Italian brand SWM – Speedy Working Motors – last week restarted production with the first of six new models, which will go on sale in September. SWM emerged from the shadows at the 2014 Milan...

Don’t miss your chance to achieve fame and fortune for your bike photography with the return of the Carole Nash and MCN Moto Foto competition. With cash and Nikon prizes up for grabs, and a place in...

Cadwell Park will come alive with the sounds and smells of over 80 years of racing endeavour at their International Classic meet on July 25-26. The event blends historic motorcycle racing with a great...

Three time world trials champ Steve Colley has been confirmed as one of the star attractions at this years Brackely Festival of Motorcycling on August 16. Steve’s unique blend of jaw dropping bike...