2016

Year: 2016

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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...

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...

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...

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...

Secret KTM is a little star

28 December 2016 by MCN News

KTM are getting ready to attack the small-capacity adventure market with this 390cc offering. Don’t get too excited by the full car- bon fibre front subframe visible in the pictures though. This is...

Exclusive spy shots! Enfield's 2017 Continental GT spotted in Spain

28 December 2016 by Jordan Gibbons

Royal Enfield’s 2017 Continental GT was captured testing on the roads of Spain last week, revealing more details about the firm’s future plans. Most significant is the addition of ABS rings on the...

Kenyan students create solar-powered bikes

28 December 2016 by Liam Marsden

Three final year students from the University of Nairobi, Kenya have built solar-powered bikes. The students took three conventional motorcycles, ditched the standard engines and replaced them with...

Meet the Monday M-1, a moped for the 21st century

28 December 2016 by Liam Marsden

Think of mopeds and two-strokes immediately come to mind. Great for performance and nostalgia, but not so great for the environment. California-based Monday Motorcycles have decided to bring the moped...

In this week's issue: MotoGP 2017 special

28 December 2016 by MCN News

It’s #MCNWednesday again and this week’s issue is a 2017 MotoGP special! We have exclusive interviews with Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Marc Marequez and Maverick Vinales ahead of the 2017 season,...

How the hell do you... Pull a 209mph wheelie?

26 December 2016 by Andy Davidson

Here’s part 19 Answered by Gary Rothwell – Stunt legend Gary currently holds the world wheelie record at a terrifying 209.82mph The course is a mile long, on an airfield obviously, and in the last...

We're looking forward to the new year...

26 December 2016 by MCN News

2017 is nearly upon us and there are some tantalisingly good bikes to look forward to in the New Year. We asked some of the guys at MCNs HQ to see what bikes are topping their wishlists. TOP STORIES ...

Money for nothing – brilliant 0% motorbike deals

23 December 2016 by Richard Newland

MCN Compare These brilliant 0% interest deals mean funding your new bike has never been cheaper With interest base rates at an all-time low, the cost of borrowing cash has never been cheaper. When you combine...

8 perfect gifts for the classic motorcyclist

21 December 2016 by MCN News

We all know someone who enjoys retro and classic bikes. Preferring the passé style from rose-tinted memories of flared trousers, glam rock, shoulder pads, grunge bands and the waif look over modern...

20 questions: Jonny Towers

21 December 2016 by MCN News

Q1. What are you currently riding? I am racing a Kawasaki in Super Twins, a Honda CBR600RR in Supersport and a Suzuki XR69 classic racer – plus a CBR600RR on the road, as well as a CBR150 I keep in...

Finance: Small price, big fun

21 December 2016 by MCN News

Personal Contract Purchase now finances 20-30% of all new bikes sold in the UK, and it’s growing fast. But it might not be right for you, so make sure you understand what it is and how it works. You...

Video: Kawasaki Z1000SX launch

20 December 2016 by MCN News

We were in the South of France recently enjoying some very English weather aboard Kawasaki’s Z1000SX that has been updated for 2017. Kawasaki got the mixture right with the original Z1000SX back in...

Video: The time Freddie Spencer took on a car and Honda VF700S

20 December 2016 by MCN News

Today marks the 55th birthday of 500cc Grand Prix legend Freddie Spencer, who won the 500cc championship in 1983 and both the 250cc and 500cc world titles in 1985. ‘Fast Freddie’ is regarded as one of...

Poll: What’s your top Brit bike of the current crop?

20 December 2016 by MCN News

What’s your top Brit bike of the current crop?

How the hell do you... Complete the Dakar Rally?

19 December 2016 by Andy Davidson

Here’s part 18 Answered by Llewellyn Pavey – In 2015, Llewellyn competed in, and finished, his first Dakar Rally. Getting to the finish line of the Dakar is one battle, but even making it to the start...

Ducati Globetrotter 90 comes to an end

19 December 2016 by Liam Marsden

Globetrotter 90, the round the world trip celebrating Ducati’s 90th anniversary has come to an end as the final rider returned to the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale on Friday Decmber 16. The...

Last minute Christmas buys

18 December 2016 by MCN News

Today is the last day you can order from the good lord-internet and still receive your package in time for Christmas. Struggling for motorcycle gift ideas as the deadline draws nearer? Let MCN be your...

Custom builders: What we'd buy for £3000

18 December 2016 by MCN News

Bikes for sale We’re all guilty of daydreaming about our dream garage, should money be no option. But what if you only have £3000 to spend on a bike? We spoke to three legendary custom builders to see what they’d...

This week in news...

17 December 2016 by MCN News

What every Saturday needs: This week in news looked a bit like this… Guy Martin buys a ‘proper’ boozer Road racer turned TV presenter, Guy Martin, has opened his own pub in “centre of t’universe” –...

Bikes catching our eye this week

17 December 2016 by MCN News

Bikes for sale There are currently over 15,000 bikes for sale on our site, but these are the three bikes that are catching our eye this week. 2003 Aprilia RSV1000 Factory, £3,495 Seller says: This 2003-53...

Gallery: Triumph Bonneville Bobber launch

17 December 2016 by MCN News

You’re looking at one of the prettiest and most eagerly anticipated Triumphs ever. The new £10,500 Bonneville Bobber was only unveiled in October, but deposits are already gushing into dealers –...

Top 5 funny (yet ruthless) festive Christmas tops

17 December 2016 by Maria Vallahis and Calum Brown

MCN Shop To ease some weight off your Christmas shopping we’ve picked the funniest (and most ruthless) festive t-shirts and long sleeve tops to have you winning at Crimbo gifts for any member of your family or...

November motorcycle registrations up 12%

16 December 2016 by Liam Marsden

Figures released by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) show new motorcycle registrations in November were up 12% compared to November 2015 and up 7% this year to date. 114,160 motorcycles were...

Triumph celebrates three years in India

16 December 2016 by MCN News

Triumph are celebrating three years in India this month, having first launched in the country in December 2013 with a single dealership. Since the first dealership opened Triumph have sold 3500 models...

20 questions: Igor Akrapovic

16 December 2016 by MCN News

We sat down with exhaust legend Igor Akrapovic to talk racing, wheelies and his riding heroes. Q1. What are you currently riding? I haven’t been riding much at all in the last two years because of a...

Finance: Affordable exotica

16 December 2016 by MCN News

MCN's Christmas crackers

16 December 2016 by MCN News

Make socks and calendars the ghosts of Christmas past by leaving this page open on your laptop. Radio-controlled Ducati 1199 Panigale Fancy a Panigale for Christmas? Here’s one you stand a chance of...

Video: Razor-sharp riding on new KTM 790 Duke prototype

15 December 2016 by James Archibald

KTM 790 Duke Prototype KTM have released a video of the KTM 790 Duke being thrashed on track – and it’s a stunner. It isn’t hard to understand why the video has been titled ‘The Scalpel’ as the test...

Motorcycle stolen after RAC says to leave it at the side of the road

15 December 2016 by Liam Marsden

A motorcyclist had his bike stolen after the RAC advised him to leave it at the side of the road due to a break down. 42-year-old John Edwards was riding his Triumph Tiger 1050 through Croydon on...

7 reasons you should ride this week...

14 December 2016 by MCN News

1. Twin shock sensations Durham Dales Classic Trial Where Middle England Classic Vehicle Club, Co. Durham When December 18, from 10am Entry Free Info durhamdalesclassictrial.org.uk The...

Honda gets in on ride sharing with Grab

14 December 2016 by Liam Marsden

Honda has signed up with Grab, an app-based ride-hailing company based in Indonesia that allows motorcycles to be used as one of the forms of transportation. Grab operates much like Uber and Lyft,...

Poll: What’s your biking New Year’s Resolution?

13 December 2016 by MCN News

What’s your biking New Year’s Resolution?