2017

Year: 2017

Month: ALL

BMW’s 2018 R1200GS Adventure arriving in dealers now

11 October 2017 by Richard Newland

The new-for-2018 incarnation of the R1200GS Adventure has arrived in dealers, bringing all the updates enjoyed by the 2017 R1200GS to conform to Euro4 regulations – and adding a whole host of optional...

Officially the coolest kid on the block

11 October 2017 by James Archibald

We all remember being a kid, riding around on a bicycle and wishing it was a motorbike. A piece of card on the frame getting attacked by the spokes of the wheel was a common sight, providing a...

Alta Motors unveil Redshift EX

11 October 2017 by MCN News

American electric bike builders Alta Motors have been steadily developing their line-up and now they’ve added another: the Redshift EX, an enduro version of the existing MX model. The changes are...

Dear oh deer, it’s that time of the year

11 October 2017 by James Archibald

Road safety organisation, GEM Motoring Assist are warning drivers and riders to be extra vigilant of deer at this time of year as they are more active due to the rutting season. With the Deer...

Tacita reveal radical electric cruiser concept

11 October 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Cruisers are large, thunderous brash things – they’re not smooth and silent, so you might not think of them as primed to lead the electric revolution, but that hasn’t stopped Tactica releasing the...

Crouching Tiger, hidden engine

11 October 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

When Triumph opened their new visitors centre, they regaled us with stories of legendary victories at the TT and on the saltflats but there was a distinct gap. While they’ve had off-road bikes in...

Surtees bikes at Classic Bike Live

10 October 2017 by MCN News

Classic Bike Live will soon open its doors at The East of England Arena over the weekend of October 28-29. The latest addition to the attractions is a special display honouring the late, great John...

Which has been your favourite race series of 2017?

10 October 2017 by MCN News

We’ve seen some epic racing across all three of the major classes this year. In MotoGP Marc Marquez is currently leading the championship, but he’s been pushed every step of the way, with Ducati...

Kawasaki to reveal new supercharged bike

10 October 2017 by James Archibald

Kawasaki have got us very excited with the release of a new video that’s teasing a new supercharged motorcycle at EICMA next month. It’s that time of year when the teaser mill is turning in full...

Watsonian Sidecars get, er, sporty

09 October 2017 by James Archibald

British manufacturer Watsonian-Squire have released a new sidecar to mark the company’s 105th anniversary. Called the Flight, the sidecar has been designed to suit modern motorcycles. It features a...

BikeTrac report 90% recovery rate of stolen vehicles

09 October 2017 by James Archibald

Motorcycle tracking company BikeTrac have recorded their busiest summer of recoveries in a year that has seen the rate of motorcycle crime soar. With an increasing number of bikes being stolen,...

#ride5000miles: Biking summer keeps on giving

07 October 2017 by MCN News

Autumn is definitely upon us but there’s still some decent weather and great riding to be done… as our #ride5000miles members have proved this week. Big-mile stars include Neil Moseley, who travelled...

Video: Travis Pastrana backflips river barges

06 October 2017 by Liam Marsden

Mad man, sorry, err, professional mad man, Travis Pastrana, who was the first competitor at the X Games to land a double backflip, has now become the first rider to land a backflip while jumping...

Vespa go RED for charity

06 October 2017 by James Archibald

Vespa have teamed up with charitable organisation RED to produce a (Vespa 946)RED and (Vespa)RED VXL scooter. Matching the Italian flair and style with the charity’s distinctive red colour scheme is...

Smooth gear-changes are at the heart of every good ride

06 October 2017 by Mark Edwards

Each time you go out on a decent ride you change gear hundreds of times, so it makes sense to do it as efficiently as possible. Work it, work it, work it The best way to learn to use a gearbox is to...

Triumph announce autumn offers

06 October 2017 by Liam Marsden

Triumph have announced offers across several models in their range available to customer until the end of December, including a £1200 personalisation contribution with the Triumph Explorer. The...

West Midlands Police tackling bike crime

05 October 2017 by James Archibald

West Midlands Police are currently leading two successful campaigns in the fight against motorcycle crime. The ‘Lock it or Lose it’ campaign has seen officers leaving notices on motorcycles and...

Are Triumph targeting a 2020 return for the Daytona with a Moto2 developed 765 engine?

05 October 2017 by Richard Newland

Triumph’s headlong entrance into the biggest motorcycle racing spotlight on Earth in 2019, as the Hinckley firm become the official engine supplier for Moto2, poses an immediate and obvious question:...

Head for the Shed

05 October 2017 by Justin Hayzelden

If you’re looking for a place to meet and talk bikes regardless of the weather or time of year then look no further than the Bike Shed Motorcycle Club in London’s Shoreditch. This unique destination...

6 crazy Vespa concepts

05 October 2017 by Liam Marsden

Jennings Harley-Davidson, a dealership with shops in both Leeds and Gateshead, must also be fans of the Iconic scooter brand Vespa as they’ve designed six absolutely bonkers Vespa concepts. TOP...

What can be done about bike crime?

05 October 2017 by Liam Marsden

It seems that almost every day a new video is posted online that shows bike thieves in London stealing somebody’s pride and joy, or tustling with the owner as they refuse to let their bike go without...

Chasing 300 - The world’s fastest motorcycle

04 October 2017 by Liam Marsden

In August this year, Dallas Honda motorcycle dealer Al Lamb travelled to Bolivia in an attempt to break his own 262.471mph record and set the FIM record for the world’s fastest sit-on motorcycle. Film...

News podcast episode 15: New models from Triumph

04 October 2017 by MCN News

Welcome to the latest episode of the MCN News Podcast is an online offering from MCN, discussing the latest news in the biking world. The MCN News Podcast is available regularly via Soundcloud and the...

Get behind your biking hero!

04 October 2017 by MCN News

We’ve teamed up with Carole Nash to search out Britain’s most inspiring biking heroes. The campaign has been incredibly popular and we’ve been inundated with entries. From the bulging inbox, we’ve...

Is there a new Speed Triple on the way?

04 October 2017 by MCN News

As if a new Tiger 1200 and 800, and the Speedmaster and Bobber Black weren’t enough, our spy photographer also grabbed shots of what could be an updated Speed Triple. The styling is so close to the...

Spied! Flagship Tiger 1200 gets big update for 2018

04 October 2017 by Richard Newland

After a few years of struggling against ever more advanced competition, it looks like Triumph’s Tiger Explorer is set for a significant update in 2018. Spied last week in Spain near the firm’s test...

Moto Guzzi ready to show new engine concept

04 October 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Tightening emissions standards are not air-cooled engines’ best friends, so it came as no real surprise when the adventure touring Stelvio quietly bowed out of Moto Guzzi’s 2017 range. While the bike...

Subscribe to MCN and receive Oxford Hotgrips

04 October 2017 by MCN News

There’s never been a better time to subscribe to MCN – and to make it even better we’ve teamed up with Oxford to give away a set of their Hotgrips heated grips worth £79.99 with every new...

Kawasaki announce end of year offers

04 October 2017 by James Archibald

Kawasaki have announced that a number of their models will be eligible to be purchased on a 0% hire purchase finance offer until the end of the year. Available across a number of different bikes in...

Poll: Should Triumph build a Daytona 765?

04 October 2017 by MCN News

Should Triumph build a Daytona 765?

Support considered for police in bike crime battle

03 October 2017 by MCN News

New rules are being considered in a bid to stop gangs using motorcycles as getaway vehicles Laws are to be reviewed in response to concerns that the police are struggling to effectively pursue and...

Want to ride motorcycles for a living?

03 October 2017 by James Archibald

Ever thought about riding motorcycles and getting paid for it? Let’s face it, we all do. With motorcycle logistics firm WMB, that will be the reality for one person. They’re on the lookout for an...

The future of the engine: 'We can't deny science forever. Climate change is occurring'

03 October 2017 by James Archibald

Earlier this year, the UK government released plans to move to electrically-powered vehicles by 2040. Now the Governor of California, Jerry Brown, has announced that he is also considering ways to ban...

Video: Honda's self-balancing to be unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show

03 October 2017 by James Archibald & Liam Marsden

At the beginning of this year Honda unveiled their self-balancing concept bike at the Las Vegas CES tech show. The bike unveiled then featured the same parallel twin engine as used in the NC series of...

Guy Martin 2017 available now!

02 October 2017 by MCN News

The team at MCN take a look at the recent adventures of Guy Martin, who controversially quit road racing in 2017 after a disastrous stint with Honda. It was the end of a tumultuous season seeing him...

700 take part in Bristol bike theft awareness ride

02 October 2017 by Liam Marsden

Approximately 700 riders took part in a group ride out in Bristol on Saturday September 30 to raise awareness of the growing motorcycle theft problem in the area. The ride set out from Dick Lovett BMW...