2017

Year: 2017

Month: ALL

Riding tips: The way you interact with road users is key

05 August 2017 by Mark Edwards

Every time you are out and about riding you are communicating with other road users, giving and receiving information. For example, each time you squeeze the brake lever you are illuminating your...

Great roads of the North: Part 5

05 August 2017 by MCN News

This week we’re looking at 6 great roads you can ride in the North, as suggested by you. These are the best roads in Britain, according to our high-mileage #ride5000miles members. Become part of the...

Great rides of the North: Part 4

04 August 2017 by MCN News

As recommended by MCN’s #ride5000miles members, we’ve got six of the best roads to ride in the North of Britain this week. The number four road to ride is this short stretch of road in North...

Buyers warned to remain vigilant for cloned motorcycles

04 August 2017 by James Archibald

Tracker have issued a warning for motorcycle buyers to be wary of cloned machinery with the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators claiming that nearly a third of all vehicles on UK...

Biking heroes: ‘I’m just trying to keep green roads open’

03 August 2017 by MCN News

Hugh Cleary is a Trail Riders Fellowship and Peak District Vehicle User Group member fighting to keep green lanes open for bikers “The Peak District National Park has the authority to close routes in...

Great rides of the North: Part 3

03 August 2017 by MCN News

As recommended by MCN’s #ride5000miles members, we’ve got six of the best roads to ride in the North of Britain this week. The number three road to ride is this Scottish beauty. Yesterday’s ride was a...

Customs get a boost for Brackley Festival of Motorcycling

03 August 2017 by Ped Baker

This years Custom Village at the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling on August 13 is promising to be bigger and better than ever with more bikes, trade stands, chill out zones and, of course a fabulous...

Explore Berlin on an electric BMW

03 August 2017 by James Archibald

BMW have made a fleet of their electric C Evoloution maxi scooters available to use as part of a guided tour package that will see riders exploring Berlin. With the accompaniment of a tour guide,...

Suzuki GSX250R: The return of the pocket rocket?

03 August 2017 by Dan Sutherland

I rode Suzuki’s new GSX250R earlier this week. And during just one afternoon, here’s how I got on… It’s got big shoes to fill This is Suzuki’s first racy 250 since the two-stroke RGV250 and Japanese...

Poll: Which bike should be voted top dog at the MCN Awards?

03 August 2017 by MCN News

The annual MCN Awards are looming but which bike do you think should be voted top dog?

Ducati Hypermotard 939 now available in white

03 August 2017 by Liam Marsden

Ducati have announced a new colourscheme for the Hypermotard 939; Star White Silk, which is already available in Ducati dealers. The new white bodywork contrasts nicely with a red frame and red...

Great rides of the North: Part 2

02 August 2017 by MCN News

As recommended by MCN’s #ride5000miles members, we’ve got six of the best roads to ride in the North of Britain this week. Number two road to ride is the Welsh wonder below, yesterday’s route was from...

News podcast episode 8

02 August 2017 by MCN News

This week Senior Reporter Jordan Gibbons is joined by Web Producer Liam Marsden and Senior Editor Matt Wildee for the eighth MCN news podcast to chat about this week’s news in the motorcycling...

First ride: Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition

02 August 2017 by Michael Neeves

WHY DUCATI’S 1299 PANIGALE R FINAL EDITION IS THE ULTIMATE R It’s a Panigale ‘Greatest Hits’ compilation The £34,995 1299 Final Edition R isn’t an ‘R’ in the WSB homologation special sense of the...

Great rides of the North: Part 1

01 August 2017 by MCN News

This week we’re looking at six great roads you can ride in the North, as suggested by you. These are the best roads in Britain, according to our high-mileage #ride5000miles members. You can also check...

In this week's issue: The best road bikes mega-test

01 August 2017 by MCN News

In this week’s issue of MCN we bring together six completely different sports tourers to find out which is the best rapid mile-muncher. Also in MCN this week New BMW S1000RR BMW’s new S1000RR is...

This steampunk Harley-Davidson stands out from the rest

01 August 2017 by Liam Marsden

The latest wave of custom bikes are all about simplicity and minimalism. Most of them have tiny brake lights, small front mudguards and a seat not much thicker than a folded up blanket, so this...

Strong bike sales lift Honda

01 August 2017 by Liam Marsden

Strong motorcycle sales and a weak Yen gave Honda a boost over the first fiscal quarter of this year, and have even prompted the manufacturer to lift its 2017 forecast. Sales of Honda motorcycles rose...

Ducati offer DTC EVO Panigale upgrade

31 July 2017 by James Archibald

Ducati are offering owners of the 2015 and 2016 1299 Panigale models the chance to upgrade their machines to feature the newer Ducati Traction Control EVO (DCT EVO) system. The DTC EVO system was...

Honda announce 2018 CRF250R

31 July 2017 by James Archibald

After releasing a short teaser video last week, Honda have announced a new CRF250R for 2018 with a ground-up design that incorporates a new engine, better chassis and electric start as standard. The...

Yamaha and Honda partner for electric scooter project

31 July 2017 by MCN News

Honda and Yamaha are teaming-up for a ‘rental and battery exchange service’ in a bid to expand the use of electric motorcycles in Japan. The two companies will begin evaluating with Saitama City’s...

The Sunday Social with Superstock 600 racer Joe Sheldon-Shaw

30 July 2017 by Liam Marsden

For this week’s Sunday Social we caught up with 18-year-old British Superstock 600 racer Joe Sheldon-Shaw to talk about the future of Supersport racing in the UK and his transition from motocross to...

Two Wheel Tuesdays at Norfolk’s Ox & Plough pub

29 July 2017 by Justin Hayzelden

There are few more perfect settings for a bike meet than a traditional village green and Two Wheel Tuesday at the Ox & Plough in Old Buckenham features one of the largest in the country. This...

How to become a circuit tyre expert

29 July 2017 by Michael Neeves

Here are some of my tips as to how to get a grip on your next trackday. Road tyres are up to the job Most modern-day, general-use sports tyres have enough grip for a trackday, even on a 1000. Even...

The Longest Day Down charity raises £75k for Cancer Research

28 July 2017 by MCN News

Last month we saw the fifth running of The Longest day Down, a charity event to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Riders set-off from Lands End at sunrise on the longest day of the year, to ride to...

MCN reader runs Leeds 10k in full leathers

28 July 2017 by MCN News

An MCN reader has done us all proud by running the Leeds 10k for charity in full motorbike leathers, boots and helmet included. Much respect to Dean Lindley who ran 6.2 miles, during a very warm day...

Gallery: Superbike showdown

28 July 2017 by MCN News

Superbikes are the very pinnacle of a manufacturer’s talents, a showcase for their genius ability to force power and control to co-exist in some of the smallest and tightest packages ever to have...

Suzuki announce 2018 RM-Z450 details

28 July 2017 by Liam Marsden

Following its recent launch, Suzuki have announced the price of the new 2018 RM-Z450 motocross bike. The new machine will hit UK dealerships in September and will be available for £6,999 – £400 more...

The rise of scooter crime in London

28 July 2017 by Liam Marsden

Crimes involving scooters in London have rocketed over the last few years, but the trend has yet to spread outside the nation’s capital. The recent crime wave is composed of two parts; The stealing of...

Norton design 650cc twin for Chinese firm

28 July 2017 by James Archibald

Norton have announced an agreement with Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Zongshen to produce a brand new 650cc engine that has been designed by the iconic British brand. Find out what Norton boss...

Motorcycles to require larger licence plates in Philippines

28 July 2017 by Liam Marsden

A bill passed by the Philippines Senate this week will require larger licence plates for motorcycles and scooters in the country to curb “riding-in-tandem” crimes. The Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act...

Naked Honda Fireblade on the way

27 July 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

The current CB1000R is nearly 10 years old, which is almost geriatric in the fast-moving world of super-nakeds. But rumours from Japan suggest that Honda will unveil a new one at this year’s Milan...

Multistrada to get capacity increase

27 July 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Documents published by the California Air Research Board have revealed that there is a new larger-capacity Multistrada on the way. They list three new models of ‘Multistrada 1260’, with all three...

Norton Technical Academy opens as part of £6m plan

27 July 2017 by Liam Marsden

Norton have partnered with Engineering Technology Group (ETG) to open the Norton Tehcnical Academy, with the aim of training the next generation of engineers. The facility is the first of 15 to be...

Are the changes to the Suzuki GSX-S1000 enough?

27 July 2017 by Adam Child

Suzuki’s GSX-S1000 should have set the world on fire when launched back in 2015. An aggressive naked, powered by a revised GSX-R1000 K5 engine – and all for under £9k. What’s not to like?...

Indian reveal 2018 range

27 July 2017 by Liam Marsden

Indian Motorcycles have revealed their full line-up of 2018 bikes, including three new models in the Scout Bobber, Roadmaster Elite and Springfield Dark Horse, to bring the total number of models up...