March

Year: 2017

Month: March

New Dunlop Sportsmart2 Max tested

22 March 2017 by Matt Wildee

Dunlop’s new Sportmart2 Max looks like a great choice for rapid road riding and occasional trackday use. We tested the new tyre in the mountain roads overlooking Montpellier in the South of France,...

The great smell of Desmo...

22 March 2017 by James Archibald

What to get for the Ducati fan who has everything… First there was riding gear, then T-shirts and watches… and now Ducati have ventured into the cosmetics business with a range of aftershaves,...

New KTM fuel-injected two-stokes launching soon!

22 March 2017 by Richard Newland

Every two-stroke fan on Earth got a serious shot of adrenaline direct to their excitement gland this week as KTM confirmed that they will imminently release a new range of fuel injected two-stroke...

New Enfield 750 imminent

22 March 2017 by MCN News

MCN have seen what appears to be a finished version of Royal Enfield’s new Continental GT750 undergoing testing in the UK, having already previously spied it being tested in Spain last year (pictured...

Ducati announce flattrack (and cookery) lessons

21 March 2017 by James Archibald

Flattrack and cooking? It can only be the Ducati Scrambler Ducati are offering an off-road school aboard their new Scrambler Desert Sled and flattrack school aboard the Ducati Scrambler Sixty2. The...

Make mine an Indian Tequila Sunset…

21 March 2017 by James Archibald

Hollister Powersports win Project Chieftain competition The name might sound like a hangover-inducing cocktail but in fact it’s the winner of Indian’s Project Chieftain contest revealed at last week’s...

Poll: BSB is about to burst into life. Can Shakey make it title No6?

21 March 2017 by MCN News

BSB is about to burst into life. Can Shakey make it title No6?

Chris Walker goes Hooligan at MCN Festival

21 March 2017 by Ped Baker

He might be more familiar as a BSB legend, but for the Carole Nash MCN Festival Chris ‘Stalker’ Walker will be taking to the dirt as he competes in the Hooligan flat-track races in the Maxxis speedway...

In this week's issue: Blade war!

21 March 2017 by MCN News

In this week’s issue, we put Honda’s old and new Fireblades to the test, the Triumph Bobber takes on its rivals and we speak to the King of Adventure. Also inside MCN Guy Martin to race Tandragee and...

Incoming: Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT first ride

21 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

We’re currently on our way to Spain to ride the new Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT on Thursday March 23. The XT is the slightly more off-road focused version, fitted with gold wire-spoked wheels instead of the...

Gallery: Goodwood comes alive for the 75th Members' Meeting

20 March 2017 by Richard Newland

The world-famous Goodwood Motor Circuit erupted to the sounds and smells of two-stroke race bikes over the weekend as 28 machines – mostly Yamaha TZs – lapped the 2.4mile circuit at average speeds...

Suzuki V-Strom 650XT first ride incoming

20 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

We’re heading to Spain this week to ride the new Suzuki V-Strom 650XT, which features new styling more like its big brother, the V-Strom 1000, and updates to the 645cc V-twin engine. The new engine is...

Jack Daniel’s Indian Chieftain sells out in 10 minutes

20 March 2017 by James Archibald

The special collaboration effort between Indian and Jack Daniels has seen the new super rare Chieftain model sell out in just 10 minutes. Pre-order deposits were taken for the limited-edition machines...

Richard Hammond injured in motorcycle crash while filming

20 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

Presenter Richard Hammond has reportedly been injured after crashing a motorcycle in Mozambique, Africa. The accident, which knocked Hammond unconscious, happened during the last fortnight while he...

Top 5 t-shirt gift ideas for Mother’s Day

20 March 2017 by MCN News

If your mum’s awesome enough to be a biker, then she’s guaranteed to enjoy one of these t-shirts available from our merchandise shop… Biker Mum T Shirt Buy Now By ‘Eck Chief T Shirt Buy...

Video: You vs can't

19 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

Colton Haaker is the reigning World Super Enduro and like all professional motorcycle racers he spends his winters training. And he trains hard. To help any aspiring motorcycle racers out there,...

Riding clinic: Jam buster

18 March 2017 by Rupert Paul

Master the art of slicing through congestion Probably the best thing about riding a bike is not having to sit in a queue with all the other drongos. But there is a snag: making use of your superior...

Go anywhere with this NSU Kettenkrad tank bike

17 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

For those of you looking for the ultimate go-anywhere motorcycle, this 1944 NSU Kettenkrad could be the bike you’ve been looking for. The Kettenkrad was designed for the German Wehrmacht during World...

Is the Peugeot Metropolis RX-R 400i better than a bike?

17 March 2017 by Peter Henshaw

Tilting three-wheel scooters like the Peugeot Metropolis have been around for a decade or more – stroll through Paris or along the French Riviera, and you’ll see loads of them, plus a few in London.

Scarlett Johansson rides futuristic Honda NM4 Vultus in 2017 cult anime

17 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

Honda have designed a futuristic NM4 Vultus scooter which stars in the upcoming feature film Ghost in the Shell – and is ridden by Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson. The standard Vultus, launched...

'Riding more miles has improved my life' #ride5000miles

17 March 2017 by MCN News

There’s more to motorcycles than admiring pristine paintwork and squeaky clean chains. And there’s more to odometers than doubling up as service reminders. Forget that, they’re not ornaments. Our...

Video: Four thieves steal Yamaha R1 in broad daylight

17 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

A gang of four men were filmed stealing a Yamaha R1 in the middle of the day as shocked members of the public stood and watched. Believed to have happened in Berkeley Square, central London, the...

BMW R nineT Pure: 'A charming motorcycle'

16 March 2017 by Matt Wildee

BMW’s budget R nineT Pure delivers largely the same as its more-expensive big brother. Pared-to-the-bone when it comes to equipment, but boasting great dynamics and a characterful engine, BMW’s R...

Rossi bike collection goes up for sale!

16 March 2017 by MCN News

OK, so they might be a bit smaller than the real thing but it’s as close as most of us will ever get to owning a Rossi machine! Supported by MCN, Rossi the Bike Collection is a 1/18 scale model...

High Beach meet: 'Ancient woodland attracting bikers for almost 90 years'

16 March 2017 by Jason Hayzelden

To the north east of London lies Epping Forest, a swath of ancient woodland that has been attracting riders for nigh on 90 years. Though its rural roads make a great escape from city grime, it’s the...

Five bikes that could be yours for less than £100 a month

15 March 2017 by James Archibald

Fancy a new bike, but don’t want to pay through the nose each month? The idea of having a brand-new bike to open the garage to is a tantalising prospect, however affording a new machine can often be a...

Motorcyclists can fall foul of new hand-held laws

15 March 2017 by MCN News

New laws regarding the penalties for the use of hand-held devices while driving, which came into effect on March 1, also extend to motorcyclists – so be careful what you fiddle with while riding. The...

Born to ride? Then these top 5 shirts are for you

15 March 2017 by MCN News

If you didn’t know by now, we’ve partnered with Shot Dead in the Head to bring you an awesome selection of t-shirts, long-sleeve tops, mugs, basically loads of bike-orientated clothing which you can...

500 underage motorcyclists caught in India in four days

15 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

Following the deaths of three people in Chennai on March 8, Chennai City Police increased their presence and found 500 underage riders on the city’s roads. The Chennai City Police commissioner asked...

Who will win the first race at Qatar?

14 March 2017 by MCN News

The final pre-season test of 2017 has finished, with Yamaha new boy Maverick Vinales once again finishing at the top of the timesheets. Reigning world champion and fellow Spaniard Marc Marquez didn’t...

#ride5000miles - 'Touring is the best thing you can do on a bike'

14 March 2017 by Kevin and Julia Sanders

Motorcycle travel changed my life. I used to be a chartered accountant for a city firm. But when I met Kevin in a bar on a back-packing sabbatical in South America… life changed. We explored Latin...

Motorcycle registrations down in February

14 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

New motorcycle registrations were down by a whopping 21.6% in February compared to the same time last year, with 2000 fewer new bikes sold so far in 2017. The dip comes after a successful 2016 which...

We ride the new BMW S1000R Sport

14 March 2017 by Matt Wildee

Fast, frenetic, friendly and flexible, BMW’s new S1000R Sport is much like the old one – and that’s no bad thing. Now in its fourth year of production, BMW’s top-spec super naked has been treated to a...

In this week's issue: Guy tests TT Fireblade

14 March 2017 by MCN News

In this week’s issue, we have the inside story from Guy Martin’s first test onboard the new Honda Fireblade at the Monteblanco circuit in Spain with team-mate John McGuinness. Also inside Kawasaki...

Super-rare Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Chieftain revealed

13 March 2017 by Richard Newland

Indian Motorcycle have revealed a second Jack Daniels special edition, and they’re only going to build 100 of them. What’s more, only ONE of the Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Chieftains will come to...

Early GSX-R750 and GPz900R owners wanted!

13 March 2017 by MCN News Team

Have you ever owned either an early Suzuki GSX-R750 (pre-1990) or Kawasaki GPZ900R? Was it hugely significant to you – maybe as your first big bike? If so, we want to hear from you for a series of...