Bike News (May 2017)

Think some of the latest superbikes and adventure bikes cost a pretty penny or two? They're nothing compared to some of the most expensive bikes ever to sell at auction. Some of the below bikes...

It was a reader’s query that got me thinking. He was asking should he buy a trike? Specifically, a new Harley-Davidson Freewheeler, reduced in price from about £23k to £20k. Trikes are very niche.

There are few bikes that draw people in from every corner of the motorcycling world but Barry Sheene’s 1976 World Championship- winning race bike is one of them. In recent weeks, Martyn Ogborne and...

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. Bikes MCN...

Bikes for saleGrab a slice of Italian superbike exotica with this Aprilia RSV1000 Mille, which is today’s bike of the day.  Seller says “A very clean and tidy bike for its year. Fitted with Datatool S3 alarm...

The stage doesn’t get much better than the Tobacco Docks of London for one of the world’s finest custom motorcycling event as the fine chaps over at the Bike Shed returned for their annual show. Over...

Ducati walked away from the recent Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este show with two prizes for the Ducati Design: the Cafe Racer after it won the Motorcycle Design - Concept Bike and New Prototypes...

Bikes for saleEach week we pick some of our favourite MCN Bikes for Sale and this week we have a a selection of V-twin powered machines, although they're all a bit different. Cagiva Xtra Raptor 1000   Senior...

Three-time Formula One World Champion and motorcycle enthusiast Lewis Hamilton was mocked by his Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team at the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend after leaving his MV Agusta in...

Motorcycle security company Biketrac have launched a mobile app on both iOS and Android which enables users to manage their BikeTrac system remotely. Along with detailed location mapping that shows...

Bikes for saleRelease your inner adventurer with this Yamaha XT660Z Tenere, which is today’s bike of the day.  Seller says “This Tenere comes with very low mileage, having only covered 1400 miles from new and...

American special forces could be moving silently through the battlefield in the future, as the Pentagon is currently developing a silent electric motorcycle for them to use called SilentHawk. The...

Jens Vom Brauck of JvB-moto was one of the many who brought something special to the table for the Bike Shed show with his latest creation, this R NineT that was commissioned as a promotional bike for...

With John McGuinness out of this year's TT due to the injuries he sustained during a crash at the North West 200, New Zealander Bruce Anstey will partner Guy Martin in the TT Zero race. But who will...

In this week’s issue of MCN we bring you all the latest news from the 2017 Isle of Man TT as weather disrupts practice, but Guy Martin ups the pace in private tests on the Honda Fireblade and Mugen...

Bikes for saleFancy a Fireblade but don’t want to shell out on a new one? We’ve got you covered with today’s bike of the day. Seller says “This is a 2009 Honda Fireblade HM Plant Kiyonari replica, actually sprayed...

Hailing from the depths of Cornwall, CMBL mastermind, John Eldridge has a pretty busy lifestyle to say the least. When he isn’t running his popular destination restaurant, Strong Adolfos near...

We caught up with deBolex Engineering mastermind Calum Pryce-Tidd at The Bike Shed show the other day to find out just what’s been brewing in his workshop, besides of course the recent Buell XB9 that...

Bikes For SaleTravel in style with today's bike - Yamaha's 2001 FJR1300. Seller says "This FJR1300 is in good condition for the year. Low mileage example with only 16k miles on the clock. The bike comes with a...

The annual Bike Shed Show is always a place where some of the world’s top motorcycle builders convene; all in the name of creating beautiful bespoke bikes. It’s fair to say that this year has followed...

Bikes for saleToday's bike of the day is a favourite among new and experienced riders alike. It's perfect for commuting, will surprise many people in the corners and even makes a great basis for a track bike. It...

Not only did she recently appear as a stunt rider for Marvel Universe Live, Louise Forsley is a six-time National Mototrials Champion and X Games silver medalist. MCN caught up with the skillstress to...

Bikes for salePick up one of the hottest bikes of 2017 and avoid the depreciation involved with buying a brand-new machine with this Triumph Street Triple 765 RS, which is today’s bike of the day. Seller says “The...

1. Scotland Inverness to Inverness on The North Coast 500 - Rich Newland, Deputy Editor 500 miles Scotland has some of the quietest, and most stunning, roads in the whole of the United Kingdom (we’re...

Suzuki will be taking a fleet of demo bikes – including the new 2017 GSX-R1000 around the UK to a number of biker cafes throughout the summer.  Starting at Scotland’s popular Green Welly Stop on...

Kawasaki is giving riders the opportunity to win a year's free membership to Club Kawasaki, when they book demo rides on the K-World Tour. The remaining dates for the K-World Tour are Lydden Hill...

I’m not sure what goes through manufacturers’ minds when they decide to make a cheap naked bike out of something that was previously swaddled in plastic and adorned with expensive add-ons. In theory...

Now, when building bikes, there are two approaches you can take; bolt a load of pieces on and do a few bits and bobs here and there, or do it as Charlie Green has and give it the full works. Aa a...

Bikes for saleToday's bike of the day is an adventure bike for those looking for something a little different, a 2008 Moto Guzzi Stelvio. Seller says "Cracking Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8v in black, this bike comes...

Draggin' Jeans' all-new material has beaten rivals in an independent abrasion test carried out by Deakin University, Australia. The test, which took place in conditions identical to those used for the...

With talks of The Bike Shed events potentially going global (Spain, Italy and America), Dutch Van Someren and the crew bring it home this weekend for one of Europe's biggest custom show.  The...

The Ducati Museum in Bologna is now open on Sundays from 9am to 6pm for the course of the summer. The extra day means the museum is now open six days a week, with it being closed on Wednesdays. Last...

Bikes For SaleA special one for the day is this 2010 MV Agusta F4 1000RR 312, £8,950, which is the only version of this bike on MCN Bikes for Sale.  Seller says "MV Augusta F41000RR 312, I am an engineer in my...

KTM have announced their first Adventure Rally in Europe, which will see participants riding their own KTM Adventure bikes on three off-road loops over the course of three days. The first European...

Yamaha have recalled a number of their triples to address a production fault that could make the handlebars come loose. The recall affects the MT-09 based models and includes both the XSR 900 and...

Small children are now banned from riding pillion on motorcycles in the Philippines unless they can reach the foot pegs, reach their arms around the rider and wear a helmet. As in many countries in...