2017

Year: 2017

Month: ALL

BMW launches new 2017 army

22 February 2017 by MCN News

Where: BMW dealers When: Saturday, Feb 25 Entry: Free Info: bmw-motorrad.co.uk With a whole host of new bikes out in 2017, BMW are making a day of it. Dealers up and down the land will have a...

Freddie Spencer joins the Race Retro this weekend

22 February 2017 by MCN News

Where: Stoneleigh Park, Coventry When: February 24-26 Entry: Adult £20, child £5 Info: raceretro.com Race Retro is a celebration of all aspects of classic motorsport. There’s a huge range of...

CCM launch 2017 Spitfire

22 February 2017 by James Archibald

CCM have launched their new Spitfire motorcycle at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle show after a period of strong growth in 2016. This hand-built bike will be competitively priced at £7995 –...

Honda’s new V4 superbike is taking shape for 2019 unveiling

22 February 2017 by Ben Purvis

While the new Fireblade is grabbing the headlines right now, Honda’s engineers are already moving on with a secret V4 superbike that’s expected to be unleashed in 2019. Scheduled to coincide with...

WWII-styled sidecar gets a new lease of life

22 February 2017 by MCN News

In China it was still possible to buy a brand new sidevalve-engined bike designed in the 1930s, in the form of the ChangJiang CJ750 M1 – based on the WW2-era Russian IMZ M-72, itself a copy of the...

In this week's issue: Ducati SuperSport is the real deal

22 February 2017 by MCN News

In this week’s issue, we have the world first ride of the new Ducati SuperSport and KTM’s new 1290 and 1090 Adventure models. We also bring you all the news and gossip from the Phillip Island MotoGP...

Suzuki announce prices for new V-Strom models

21 February 2017 by James Archibald

New V-Strom is yours from £7399 Suzuki have announced the prices of the new 650 and 1000 V-Strom models ahead of their arrival in dealers late next month. The standard V-Strom 650 is yours for £7399...

Indian Ride Command system tested

21 February 2017 by Phil West

Indian’s Ride Command infotainment system is now standard equipment on the range-topping Chieftain and Roadmaster models, and is pretty big news. Ride Command is a touchscreen info and entertainment...

Gear up for the MCN Festival of Motorcycling 2017

21 February 2017 by MCN News

The dust has barely settled at London’s ExCel after a record-breaking weekend, but we’re already excited about the MCN Festival of Motorcycling, taking place May 13-14 at Peterborough Arena. This...

Poll: How many miles will you ride this year?

21 February 2017 by MCN News

How many miles will you ride this year?

Video: Ducati SuperSport first ride

20 February 2017 by Michael Neeves and Liam Marsden

Update, February 14, 5:30pm After a three hour 80km road ride in wet conditions on the standard SuperSport model Neevesy reckons the bike leans much more to the sporty side of the spectrum: “I was...

Ducati and Honda Backing for Hailwood Parade

20 February 2017 by Mike Nicks

The Sports Motorcycles Ducati 900SS, a Honda 297cc six, and the 750cc BSA Rocket III that Mike Hailwood rode in the 1972 Daytona 200 will be the stars of a spectacular tribute to Hailwood at Castle...

2017 Classic Bike of the Year winner announced #MCNShow

19 February 2017 by MCN News

In association with Coys and Godin, this year’s Classic Bike of the Year 2017, saw an array of some highly impressive machines. But there can only be one winner. This year saw Les Phelps crowned...

2017 Custom bike competition winners announced #MCNShow

19 February 2017 by Ped Baker

An exquisite, titanium framed V11 Moto Guzzi took top honours in the MCN London Custom Building Championship at the weekend (Feb 17-19) despite some impressive competition from the cream of custom...

Classic or modern? Which #MCNShow used bike would you pick?

19 February 2017 by MCN News

We’ve had a wide variety of used bikes at the 2017 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. Some with high price tags, others with a wealth of history but all with an interesting story to tell, whether...

Round-up: 2017 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show

19 February 2017 by MCN News

The 2017 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show opened its doors to visitors on Friday with punters arriving in a flurry to see the latest bikes, buy gear and watch the Australian and British ‘Slide’...

Video: Ducati GP bikes started up at Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show

19 February 2017 by Oli Rushby

If you’ve ever been stood next to a Grand Prix bike when it’s fired up you’ll know how the ground shakes along with most of your internal organs as the machine roads into life. If you haven’t, take a...

10 top motorcycle t-shirts

19 February 2017 by MCN News

Looking great doesn’t have to involve expensive fashion labels; here are our 10 of our top t-shirts available from the MCN t-shirt shop. Which design is your favourite? Exhaust identification,...

Team Classic Suzuki riders announced at 2017 MCN Show

18 February 2017 by Liam Marsden

Team Classic Suzuki have announced their rider lineup for the 2017 Endurance Legends 4-hour race, with MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves racing alongside racing legends Steve Parrish and James...

Raise brake expectations

18 February 2017 by MCN News

Get to know your brakes It is possible to ride many miles without the need for hard braking. In fact, if you are frequently using heavy braking in your everyday riding then it is a sign that your...

Testing times for 2017 KTM adventure weapons

17 February 2017 by Adam Child

MCN’s Senior Road Tester Adam Child has packed his bags and is heading to Corsica to ride KTM’s powerful 1290 Super Adventure S and the new 1090 Adventure. The powerful Super Adventure first appeared...

Bespoke motorcycle specials in custom comp

17 February 2017 by MCN News

Check out the best bespoke motorcycle specials in Europe at the 2017 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle show. Now in it’s fourth year, the London Custom Bike Building Championships arrives in the...

Don't miss the COYS auction at 2017 MCN London Show

17 February 2017 by MCN News

From race bikes to basket cases, a smorgasbord of exotic road and race bikes goes up for sale on February 18 as prestigious auctioneers Coys of Kensington start the bidding at this year’s Carole Nash...

MCN Show: Suzuki Sheene and retro bikes

17 February 2017 by MCN News

Along with some retro Suzuki bikes, the 2017 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show there will be a rare collection of memorabilia from British motorcycling hero Barry Sheene, including race leathers,...

Top retro bikes at 2017 MCN Motorcycle Show

17 February 2017 by MCN News

The retro scene just keeps on getting bigger and bigger, with most manufacturers now offering several of their own factory retro bikes. There are yet more retro bikes coming your way for 2017, and...

Ernie Vigil on superhero powers & the art of control

16 February 2017 by James Archibald

American stunt rider Ernie Vigil tells all to MCN American stunt rider extraordinaire Ernie Vigil will be putting Triumph’s brand spanking Street Triple 765 through its paces at the 2017 Carole Nash...

Video: Chris Walker backs the Brits at London Show

16 February 2017 by MCN News

Visit the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this weekend for a chance to see Chris Walker kick-ass in the ‘Slide’ live action show this weekend. Walker will be on the British team, along with...

Handcrafted builds and a limited edition cover, thanks Built

16 February 2017 by Ped Baker

Built, the magazine dedicated to scramblers, cafe racers, trackers and bobbers, will be showcasing some of the UK’s cutting edge bikes at the 2017 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. Along with...

Top adventure bikes at 2017 MCN Motorcycle Show

16 February 2017 by MCN News

The adventure bike class shows no signs of slowing, with plenty of new globetrotting machines updated or released for 2017. These are our pick of the best adventure bikes on display at the Carole Nash...

2017 MCN Show: Day 2 of London set-up

16 February 2017 by MCN News

We’ve been at the London ExCel from yesterday setting up for the 2017 Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. Above you can see how day two has gone on: Lots of bikes arriving and gear being laid out. See...

Top 2017 sportsbikes at 2017 London show

16 February 2017 by MCN News

2017 is going to be a good year for sportsbike fans all over the world, and we have some of the most important ones at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this weekend. Suzuki GSX-R1000R The...

Gallery: 2017 Ducati SuperSport first ride

16 February 2017 by MCN News

Ducati’s new SuperSport impressed Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves, although he was surprised by just how sporty it is. Neevesy rode the base SuperSport model on the roads surrounding the Monteblanco...

Great bike owners wanted!

16 February 2017 by MCN News

Have you ever owned any of the following bikes? Was it hugely significant to you – maybe as your first big bike? If so, we want to hear from you for a series of forthcoming features in MCN. Please...

See the Ducati Superleggera at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show

16 February 2017 by MCN News

The ultra-exclusive, carbon fibre-framed Ducati 1299 Superleggera will be on display at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show at London ExCel, February 17-19. The Superlegerra is Ducati’s...

Battle of the builds at the Carole Nash MCN London show

16 February 2017 by MCN News

Custom Bike Championships head to the Carole Nash MCN London Show next month See Europe’s best custom bikes in London from February 17-19 as part of the London Custom Bike Championships. Now in its...

2017's hottest bikes! Nortons star at London Show

16 February 2017 by MCN News

Two of the most exciting bikes of 2017 have just been confirmed for the upcoming Carole Nash London Motorcycle Show. The all-new 200bhp British designed and built superbikes will be the jewels in the...