Remembering John Surtees: Two and four-wheel world champion 11 February 2019 by MCN News John Surtees is the most honoured English motorcycle racer of all time, having been awarded a CBE, MBE and OBE. Surtees sadly passed away at the age of 83 and would have celebrated his 85th... Read more ...
Revisited: 2005-2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 25 October 2018 by Michael Neeves In 2005 we tested the then new Triumph Speed Triple. Chief Road Tester, Michael Neeves, sadi: "The bike that invented the super-naked streetfighter class over a decade ago is back – stronger than... Read more ...
How to brake hard on track or road 29 June 2018 by Ben Clarke Too many riders are focused entirely on scraping their knee sliders and hitting top speed down the straights on-track, but braking correctly is not only crucial for keeping you shiny-side-up, it can... Read more ...
Interview: We catch up with former trials champ Steve Colley 11 May 2018 by MCN News Ahead of attending this year's Carole Nash MCN Festival 2018 we caught up stunt rider and former trials champ, Steve Colley, to talk about irritating car drivers, stunts and riding the Isle of Man TT... Read more ...
Tips for riding in snow 26 February 2018 by MCN News With all the snow hitting the the UK, it pays to be prepared and here at MCN we love any excuse to get on two wheels and learn something new. So we've put together a few handy tips for riding in snow... Read more ...
Biking runs in Royal blood 21 February 2018 by MCN NEWS Four princes, four bikes – and proof that biking runs in the royal blood. In the first picture, Prince Albert (he who will become George VI, not to mention subject of The King's Speech) and his... Read more ...
Gallery: Famous faces and their motorbikes 08 January 2018 by MCN News Some celebrities are well known for their love of motorcycles, such as Long Way Round star Ewan McGregor and Keanu Reeves, who even has his own motorcycle company. Many of them enjoy the anonymity... Read more ...
Christmas gift guide: Motorcycle life hacks 21 December 2017 by James Archibald So let's face it, we like spending money and getting new things, branded products are great and all that but sometimes our budgets don’t stretch to the most expensive items currently on sale. Read more ...
9 great toy runs to attend this Christmas 15 December 2017 by MCN News Let's not forget, Christmas is about giving, so we've come up with a list of Christmas charity runs taking place across the UK over the next couple of weeks. Get out on your bike, and help a good... Read more ...
Top 6 motorbike films worth watching this Christmas 12 December 2017 by MCN News Looking for some Christmas viewing? MCN run down the films you can use to fuel your obsession with all things motorbike. When the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and... Read more ...
Christmas gifts for the sportsbike lover 11 December 2017 by MCN News In this Christmas gift guide we focus on gifts for the sportsbike rider in your life. These gifts focus on squeezing the last ounce of performance out of your machine and yourself, but there are... Read more ...
Christmas gifts for those who like to tour 05 December 2017 by MCN News Do big miles? Here's some help with your festive wishlist to make things a little easier for your friends and family. If you don't want to include any of the below producst on your wishlist, we have... Read more ...
Christmas gift ideas for the off-road rider 30 November 2017 by MCN News In our third Christmas gift guide we focus on gifts for off-road riders.. It might be getting a bit nippy outside, but it's the perfect time of year to get out and indulge in a bit of muddy fun, and... Read more ...
Christmas gifts for the adventure bike rider 21 November 2017 by MCN News Whether you prefer smaller adventures closer to home or huge tours spanning continents, there's plenty to choose from on the MCN Shop for the budding adventure rider. DXR Over-Sea roll bag This 30... Read more ...
Christmas gifts for the custom bike rider 20 November 2017 by MCN News In this part of our Christmas gift guide, we look at some present ideas for those who like their custom bikes. Bell Bullitt £339.99 The Bullitt has been a massively popular with those in the custom... Read more ...
Christmas gifts for the cruiser rider 14 November 2017 by MCN News The John Lewis advert has been released (does it come out earlier every year?), which means it's officially time to start panicking thinking about buying Christmas presents for your nearest and... Read more ...
Hanoi motorcycle ban pushed back to 2030 04 July 2017 by Liam Marsden In August last year Vietnam announced plans to ban all motorcycles from the city of Hanoi by 2025 in an effort to solve the growing traffic problem in the nation's capital and promote public... Read more ...
Would you like to win a Triumph Street Cup? Of course you do! 24 March 2017 by MCN News Who doesn't want to win a motorbike? Here's your chance to enter to win a Triumph Street Cup. Click here to enter! The Street Cup is based on the hugely popular Triumph Street Twin, but gets... Read more ...
Get inspired for adventure at the London Show 10 February 2017 by Ped Baker From an ex-copper’s 12 month, 70,000 mile trip on his GSX-R1000, to a middle aged mums seven year globe trotting adventure on a Royal Enfield, next year’s Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show is THE... Read more ...
Vote now for your MCN Man of the Year 2016! 23 January 2017 by MCN News Voting is now open for this year’s MCN Man of the Year. From an initial shortlist of 14, our panel of experts have narrowed this down to five of 2016’s most impressive performers in the world of... Read more ...
Riding clinic: How to stop a bike... FAST 02 January 2017 by Rupert Paul One of the more useful riding skills...Well, it’s a lot easier than stopping a horse! Riding a horse is grand but stopping is a question of persuading the beast that it wants to. You supply various... Read more ...
Gallery: KTM 1290 Super Duke R first ride 01 January 2017 by MCN News The already-bonkers KTM 1290 Super Duke R has been made even more extreme for 2017 with even more power, despite Euro4 regulations, and improved electronics. Add to that revised suspension, even... Read more ...
20 questions with Carl Fogarty 01 January 2017 by MCN News Q1. What are you currently riding? Mostly Triumphs now that I’m an am- bassador for them. I’ve got a Thruxton R and a Speed Triple R for the road and also a couple of dirt bikes – a KTM 350 SX-F and... Read more ...
Gallery: Corporate customs 31 December 2016 by MCN News Eventually, every trend is forced to break from its underground roots as commercialisation takes over. The anti-capitalist hippy generation soon saw their tie-dye T-shirts in mainstream shops owned by... Read more ...
This week in news... 31 December 2016 by MCN News What every Saturday needs: This week in news looked a bit like this... Hail a Honda Honda have invested in Grab, a ride hailing app set up to rival Uber. Uber allows people to hail a taxi from... Read more ...
Testing times for new riders 30 December 2016 by Richard Newland The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to improve motorcycle training and licencing. The changes look to make sure that new motorcyclists gain... Read more ...
Emissions impossible; what Euro 4 really means 30 December 2016 by MCN Will new legislation to reduce the amount our motorcycles pollute the planet also reduce our enjoyment? This is the MCN guide to Euro 4 laws and what it means for you uel is naturally fun and exciting... Read more ...
MCN's top three highlights from 2016 30 December 2016 by MCN News When you stop and think about it, quite a lot actually happened in the motorcycling world during 2016. At the beginning of the year we got our first taste of the rather good Yamaha MT-10. More... Read more ...
No new superbike from MV Agusta in 2017 30 December 2016 by MCN News In an interview with Australian Motorcycle News, MV Agusta CEO Giovanni Castiglioni has confirmed there will be no new superbike from the Italian manufacturer in 2017 as the company looks to... Read more ...
Video: Triumph teases new Street Triple 29 December 2016 by Liam Marsden A video posted to Triumph's official YouTube account appears to tease the launch date of the new Street Triple as January 10 2017. The video shows the upcoming model doing a burnout in an empty... Read more ...
Treat yourself: Bargains at the MCN Shop 29 December 2016 by MCN News Christmas is now over, which means everyone's out looking for a bargain in the sales, but you don't have to go anywhere. We'll bring the deals to you. The six products below are just a tiny selection... Read more ...
Petrol prices set to increase by January 29 December 2016 by Liam Marsden Fuel tracking website petrolprices.com says they expect the price of petrol to rise by upto 8p per litre by January, taking the current average of £1.15 per litre to £1.23. On November 30 members of... Read more ...
5 electric bikes that got our attention in 2016 29 December 2016 by James Archibald The last few years have seen great advances in electric motorcycles and what they can offer the everyday commuter. This year saw a big leap forward for electric bikes and they are now becoming far... Read more ...
Fastest ever Pro Street drag bike for sale 28 December 2016 by Liam Marsden The world's fastest Pro Street drag bike is currently up for sale, with the owner asking for $85,000 (£52,419). The bike in questions is a heavily-modified and turbocharged Suzuki Hayabusa which has... Read more ...
Gallery: Riding KTM's factory Dakar bike 28 December 2016 by MCN News KTM have won every Dakar Rally since 2011 and the Austrian firm shows no signs of letting that record slip in 2017 with a team comprised of Toby Price and Brit Sam Sunderland. MCN Contributor and... Read more ...
Indian manufacturer Bajaj reveal Dominar 400 28 December 2016 by MCN News Indian manufacturer Bajaj have pulled the covers off their new Dominar 400, which features their DTS-I triple spark technology. Yes, three spark plugs, on a single-cylinder bike. Aside from their own... Read more ...