Gallery: Scramblers in the city 22 September 2016 by MCN News Every manufacturer now seems to claim the Scrambler label, so we took four of the top Sramblers - Ducati's Scrambler Full Throttle, BMW's new R nineT Scrambler X, Moto Guzzi's V7 Stornello and... Read more ...
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing recall 22 September 2016 by Liam Marsden A vehicle safety recall notice issued by the DVSA has revealed a potential problem with the airbag system on Honda's GL1800 Gold Wing, resulting in a recall for that particular model. The recall... Read more ...
Apple in talks with Lit Motors 22 September 2016 by Liam Marsden According to The New York Times, tech giant Apple is reportedly in talks with San Francisco start up Lit Motors, the creators of the self-balancing electric motorcycle called the C-1. As well as being... Read more ...
Anatomy of the Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner 21 September 2016 by MCN News Guy Martin's motorcycle landspeed record didn't exactly go to plan, but both the man himelf and Triumph have vowed to return and give it another crack as soon as they can. But what exactly makes up a... Read more ...
First ride: Kymco People GT 300i 21 September 2016 by Peter Henshaw Not all scooters are the same. If you were on holiday in Italy this summer, you can’t have failed to notice the legions of big-wheel scooters that pack every village square, street corner and city... Read more ...
Honda Moto 17 teases 2017 model line-up 21 September 2016 by Liam Marsden Honda has teased its 2017 model line-up with the launch of a new website title Honda Moto 17. The website appears to have sections for six different models - an off-road CRF, the Africa Twin, the... Read more ...
Video: The last motorcycle to reach Timbuktu 21 September 2016 by Andy Davidson As part of MCN’s Farewell to the Yamaha XT Special, Nick Sanders talks about riding his XT660R to Timbuktu. By Nick Sanders, the fastest man around the world The plan was to lead 20 riders 4659... Read more ...
MCN speaks to Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner designers 21 September 2016 by Adam Child After reaching 274.2mph during a practice run in August, Guy Martin and Triumph returned to the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah last week with their sights set on 400mph and a new record in the Division C... Read more ...
Carole Nash needs your help to decide this year’s Motofoto finalists 20 September 2016 by MCN News Voting for this year’s Motofoto competition ends Wednesday, September 21, and with hundreds of entries now whittled down to the top 100 ready for your votes. The annual amateur photographer... Read more ...
Poll: Will you be buying the new Honda Fireblade? 20 September 2016 by MCN News MCN has just revealed spy shots of the new Fireblade. Will you be buying one? Read more ...
This week's issue: New Fireblade spied 20 September 2016 by MCN News In this week’s edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from September 21: Top-secret new Fireblade The 2017 superbike that Honda doesn’t want you to see Guy Martin’s land speed... Read more ...
Riderless motorcycle attempts to outperform human riders 19 September 2016 by Maria Vallahis Are we getting a glimpse into the future? A motorbike that needs no human input is here. Microengineering French student Eric Unnervik has developed a miniature riderless motorcycle. And no,... Read more ...
How to memorise 37 miles of the TT course 19 September 2016 by Andy Davidson Having won around the Isle of Man TT course a sensational 23 times, there are few who know the circuit better than John McGuinness. Here's how to memorise the 37-mile TT course by the legend... Read more ...
Ducati extend 0% finance on Scramblers 19 September 2016 by James Archibald and Maria Vallahis Ducati are aiming to lure even more potential buyers towards their popular Scrambler by introducing a 0% finance offer on selected models until December 31. The offer is available on two of the most... Read more ...
Video: Domino's Pizza delivery driver pops a wheelie on London road 19 September 2016 by Maria Vallahis A Domino's Pizza delivery driver has caused quite a stir on the ol' social media when he/she was filmed performing a wheelie - and falling off - on Clapham High Street in south London. Some Twitter... Read more ...
MCN readers favourite bikes of 2016 19 September 2016 by MCN News The MCN awards are our pick of the best metal to be released this year and covers multiple categories. So you'll all be pleased to know the results for this year's MCN Awards will be revealed in... Read more ...
Catch an exclusive screening of Easy Rider 19 September 2016 by MCN News Fancy an exclusive screening of the 1969 film Easy Rider this month? Of course you do! Who wouldn't want to see Wyatt (Peter Fonda) and Billy (Dennis Hopper) bedecked in copious leather and... Read more ...
Video: Officially the world's fastest monowheel motorcycle 19 September 2016 by MCN News Forget Land Speed record attempts at Bonneville Salt Flats - damn you weather conditions - there's a new vehicle on the scene which has earned a coveted space in the 2017 Guinness World... Read more ...
Crash brings end to Guy Martin's record hopes 18 September 2016 by MCN news Triumph's land speed record aspirations ended with disappointment today as a crash brought an abrupt end to the challenge after Guy lost control of the Infor Rocket Streamliner a mile into an FIM run. Read more ...
Live from Bonneville: Guy Martin's Land Speed record attempt comes to an abrupt end 18 September 2016 by MCN News Crash puts end to Guy's Land Speed record hopes LSR Day two: Minor tumble causes further delay Just as it looked hopeful for a speed run, the Streamliner fell over while being towed on the salt. Read more ...
Growing family? Watsonian Squire have you covered 17 September 2016 by Ped Baker Those lovely people at the Watsonian Squire sidecar factory have just rolled their latest build out of the door, a Triumph T100 Bonneville paired with a wide-body GP700 chair. TOP STORIES Honda CB300... Read more ...
Whatever happened to MotoGP’s fag money? 17 September 2016 by MCN News FACT FILE Entered racing Early 1970s Famous for Pouring cash into the GP paddock Banned from racing 2006 Over several decades, bike racing was a favourite shop window for the tobacco giants. The sport... Read more ...
Gallery: All the action from the Salt Flats with Guy Martin 16 September 2016 by MCN News MCN's Senior Road Tester, Adam Child, has joined Guy Martin and the Triumph Motorcycles Land Speed team for the highly anticipated Land Speed record attempt. Read our live feed from the... Read more ...
Indian Scout FTR750 to make racing debut 16 September 2016 by James Archibald The new Indian Scout FTR750 will make its racing debut at the Santa Rosa Mile AMA Pro Flat Track race in California on September 25. The bike, which was officially unveiled at the Sturgis Rally, will... Read more ...
Lazareth’s mighty Maserati V8 powered behemoth 16 September 2016 by James Archibald Some things are just plain nuts. The LM847 falls directly into that category. It’s a strange cross between a quad bike and a motorcycle – with its four wheels paired up so closely that you can lean it... Read more ...
No Land Speed Record attempt for Guy 15 September 2016 by Adam Child The much-anticipated Triumph Motorcycles Rocket Streamliner land speed record attempt won't go ahead today due to adverse weather conditions, which have led to poor salt conditions. Keep up with our... Read more ...
19th century motorcycle set to ride across Tyne Bridge 15 September 2016 by Liam Marsden Two motorcycles, built in Newcastle in the late 1800s will take part in a procession over the Tyne Bridge, Newcastle Sunday 4 September to mark the opening of a new exhibition at the Discovery... Read more ...
A need for speed… 15 September 2016 by MCN News 1956 -214.50mph - Johnny Allen The Texas Cee-gar Reworked to breathe through twin carbs – the signature of the later road Bonneville – the 650cc Thunderbird-based machine ran on 60% nitro and... Read more ...
Triumph & Bonneville – the sequel 14 September 2016 by MCN News The words ‘Triumph’ and ‘Bonneville’ have been inextricably linked for years due to the bike that blends those names. But now the British marque is going back to its roots and is once again aiming for... Read more ...
Poll: How many miles will you be riding this year? 14 September 2016 by MCN News How many miles will you be riding this year? Read more ...
Riding the world's best motorbikes: Michael Neeves and the tools of his trade 14 September 2016 by MCN News MCN's senior road tester Michael Neeves is starring in the latest promo video released by the organisers of Motorcycle Live which is back at Birmingham's NEC in November. Revealing how he... Read more ...
Royal Enfield UK growth 14 September 2016 by MCN News Royal Enfield have opened a new store this week at Thatto Heath in St Helen’s, Merseyside, in an attempt to expand their dealership network in the UK, and offer riders another place to immerse... Read more ...
Gallery: Classic action from the Goodwood Revival 14 September 2016 by MCN News MCN's Senior Road Tester Adam Child took on a selection of the biggest racing legends in this year's Barry Sheene Memorial race at the prestigious Goodwood Revival. Pleased with his fourth place... Read more ...
Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle show: Early bird tickets on sale 14 September 2016 by MCN News The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle show returns to ExCel this 17-19 Feb and for a limited time only you can bag a pair of standard day tickets for just £28! Don't miss out on this fantastic deal -... Read more ...
This week's issue: Rossi and Lorenzo at war 13 September 2016 by MCN News In this week’s edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from September 14: Kings of cool: New Scramblers shootout Can the new BMW beat Ducati, Triumph and Guzzi in the style... Read more ...
My life in bikes: Livio Suppo 13 September 2016 by MCN News What was your first bike? I had my first bike when I was 11, but my first real bike was a Montesa Cota 49. I have ridden all my life, I did some motocross at the beginning and then some enduro... Read more ...