2016

Year: 2016

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2017 Yamaha MT-09 launch - we're leaving on a jet plane

02 December 2016 by Emma Franklin

Today we’re flying out to the Spanish island of Mallorca for the world press launch of the 2017 Yamaha MT-09. Now three years old, Yamaha have decided to give the popular 850cc triple-cylinder naked a...

Upgrade your Z1000SX and get a free sat-nav

01 December 2016 by James Archibald

Kawasaki are offering a free TomTom Rider 400 sat-nav, with a retail price of over £350, to customers who upgrade their old Z1000SX motorcycles to the latest updated model. The offer applies to...

Isle of Man TT blockbuster to begin production next year

01 December 2016 by Jordan Gibbons

Bold Films, producers of hits such as Drive and Whiplash, have confirmed their commitment to producing a film about the Isle of Man TT. Written and directed by Ben Younger, a former professional rider...

Tasty Chinese 650 twin is just £5k

01 December 2016 by MCN News

This is CF Moto’s new 650MT, their third bike to be based on a 650cc engine. The previous two – the 650i and 650TR – were naked and touring bikes, while the new MT is aimed squarely at the adventure...

We ride Dan Linfoot’s BSB Honda Fireblade

01 December 2016 by Adam Child

The Honda BSB bike we’re riding is the last of the line for this model Fireblade, and the best it’s ever been. Despite being one of the oldest bikes on the grid, riders Dan Linfoot and Jason...

First ride of KTM’s new 1290 Super Duke R next week

01 December 2016 by MCN News

MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves will be riding the new, second-generation KTM 1290 Super Duke R at its world launch in Qatar on Monday. It’s hard to believe, but the current model has been...

Video: A good deed backfires

30 November 2016 by Ped Baker

Ever tried to do the right thing only for it to backfire on you? This Suzuki Bandit 600 rider knows exactly how that feels. After spotting a wallet has fallen from the roof of a silver Hyundai, as it...

Interview: Suzuki President on turbo-charged revival plans

30 November 2016 by Jon Urry

“Turbos are part of Suzuki’s future plans” Toshihiro Suzuki, President and CEO of Suzuki With Suzuki showing strong signs of emerging from a period of instability and new-model market invisibility in...

Gallery: 125cc bargain hunting

30 November 2016 by MCN News

You can buy a brand new 125cc naked bike with a 24-month warranty and dealer back-up for less than £2000. You could run around on one of these for two trouble-free years then at the end of that period...

Video: Team Classic Suzuki complete Katana endurance racer

30 November 2016 by James Archibald

Team Classic Suzuki complete Katana endurance racer build at Motorcycle Live A few weeks back Team Classic Suzuki announced that they would be building a legendary Katana at Motorcycle Live that will...

First ride: Kawasaki ZX-10RR

30 November 2016 by Michael Neeves

Next year will feel like the early 1990s all over again because the Japanese are back in force with limited-edition Rs, double Rs and SPs. All hail the return of the homologation special. Yamaha...

Norton shot scoops MotoFoto top spot

30 November 2016 by MCN News

Congratulations to Alex Rainnie who has been crowned Britain’s best amateur bike photographer after taking top spot in MotoFoto – the competition run by MCN and bike insurance specialist Carole Nash.

7 brilliant reasons to ride this week

30 November 2016 by MCN News

1. Going to trials is no error Bruce Dominey Cup trial Where: Lordship Farm, Benington When: Sunday, December 4, 10am Entry: Free for spectators The Bruce Dominey Cup is a popular trial as this...

5 ways to keep your bike secure over the festive period

30 November 2016 by James Archibald

Road salt is just around the corner – so many of us will be storing our machines until the better weather returns. But what’s the best way to protect your machne from crooks while it’s laid up? We...

Gallery: Ducati 1299 Panigale v 959

30 November 2016 by MCN News

Ducati’s 1299 Panigale beats the 959 on paper in every category, but the battle isn’t fought on paper, it’s fought on the road… It wasn’t many years ago that riding a full-blooded Bolognese V-twin...

Weird motorcycle laws from around the world

30 November 2016 by MCN News

We’re all aware of those weird laws around the globe which are perhaps hangovers from a different time, such as London taxi drivers having to carry around a bail of hay at all times. It turns out...

In this week's issue: Guy Martin rides again

29 November 2016 by MCN News

Pick-up the second issue of our new-look MCN from November 30 – also available in newsagents, on iPad and Android. Our fancy pants new issue includes even more biking news and we’ve even added some...

Poll: Which is your favourite of Yamaha's MT family?

29 November 2016 by MCN News

With the new MT-09 launched this week, which is your favourite member of the MT family over 125?

Project Scout contest won by a Thug

29 November 2016 by James Archibald

Indian announce winner of Project Scout competition Cornish dealership Thor motorcycles have scooped the top prize in Indian’s Project Scout comeptition with their hardcore THUG machine. Custom...

Video: £16,000 street race settles Facebook feud

29 November 2016 by Liam Marsden

We’ve all witnessed it, internet forum or Facebook users having a debate about who’s bike is better, or who the faster rider is. Normally the ‘discussion’ stays in the virtual world, but two riders...

How to become Valentino Rossi’s mechanic

28 November 2016 by Andy Davidson

Australia mechanic, Alex Briggs, tells us how to become Valentino Rossi’s mechanic! Alex says: “It’s all about word of mouth! I was a decent motocross racer, and became an apprentice mechanic for a...

Finance: £100-a-month heroes

28 November 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...

Press print… and out pops a bike

28 November 2016 by James Archibald

Divergent, the company responsible for producing the world’s first 3D printed supercar, have revealed a new concept motorcycle at the LA Auto Show. Called the Dagger, the prototype machine uses a...

Guy Martin accepts dare to pilot speedway sidecar

28 November 2016 by MCN News

After missing this year’s Isle of Man TT and several other road races, Guy Martin once again took control of the handlebars in New Zealand, only this time the machine had three wheels. Guy, visiting...

A week with the Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak: Part two

27 November 2016 by Liam Marsden

Part one of our week with the Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak saw Andy Davidson late for work as he spiced his Monday morning commute up with a bit of off-road action. For the second installment the...

What not to buy a motorcyclist at Christmas

27 November 2016 by MCN News

We’ve all had them, rubbish motorcycle-related gifts at Christmas from relatives that know very little about bikes. Obviously, it’s not their fault, and you put on a smile and say thank you, but deep...

MCN staff wish list #Christmas

25 November 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop We’re a varied bunch here at MCN. Some of us have a beard, huge turn ups on our jeans and ride nothing but old air-cooled BMWs to the coffee shop. Others are solely interested in sports bikes and...

7 top Black Friday bargains

25 November 2016 by James Archibald

It’s that day when everybody seems to go a bit nutty, looking for the best bargains to try and save that little bit extra this Christmas. We all understand the desire to get as much bang for our buck...

Whatever happened to MotoGP's party years?

25 November 2016 by MCN News

For generations the Grand Prix paddock was home to a bunch of crazy characters, working their way around Europe, racing every weekend, then moving to the next event, hence the championship’s original...

CF Moto 650MT coming soon

24 November 2016 by Jordan Gibbons

The new adventure styled 650MT makes 71hp, has an 18 litre tank and is ready to tour CF Moto have released the 650MT, the third bike based on a 650cc engine to come from the Chinese manufacturers. The...

Hutchy's Superstock S1000RR ridden

24 November 2016 by Michael Neeves and Adam Child

We are in a very privileged position; after weeks of begging phone calls to race teams and manufacturers, they finally gave in and allowed us to ride the hottest race bikes this side of...

Sign up to save green lanes

24 November 2016 by James Archibald

A new petition has been launched calling for extra protection for Britain’s vanishing green lanes. The petition is calling for legislation to be introduced that will stop local authorities and local...

Spirit Motorcycles launch with two new bikes

24 November 2016 by Jordan Gibbons

Spirit Motorcycles have unveiled their two first production bikes, the GP Sport and GP Street along with two unhinged R models Spirit Motorcycles are new manufacturers that have been formed by the...

Gallery: Adventure bike road test

24 November 2016 by MCN News

The BMW R1200GS has been one of Britain’s best-sellers since it first appeared. But it’s started to face some seriously tough competition. Honda’s Africa Twin has seduced many with its capable road...

All-new Aero E-Racer sparks up

24 November 2016 by James Archibald

The days when Italian bikes and electronics didn’t mix are long gone – and that’s good news for Aero motorcycles, who unveiled this prototype bike dubbed the E-Racer in Milan. The E-Racer is the...

New MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR announced

24 November 2016 by Jordan Gibbons

MV Agusta have announced a new Brutale 800 RR, which now makes 140hp and 85Nm of torque While some of MV Agusta’s claims about the new Brutale 800 RR don’t all ring true (it’s not the most powerful...