Bike of the day: Yamaha YZF-R125 14 December 2018 by Dan Sutherland Bikes for saleToday's bike of the day is the L-plate friendly Yamaha YZF-R125. With updates announced at Intermot in November, the bike is MCN's current sports 125 group test winner and lusted after by 17 year olds... Read more ...
Video: Taiwanese firm launch technology-packed motorcycle helmets 29 November 2018 by Dan Sutherland Back in July we reported that new company, Jarvish, were planning to introduce two of the most technology-packed motorcycle helmets we’ve ever seen. Now The Taiwanese firm have confirmed they have... Read more ...
Bike of the day: Suzuki M1800R Intruder 22 October 2018 by MCN News BIKES FOR SALEProducing 118ftlb of torque from its 1783cc V-twin powerhouse, the Suzuki M1800R Intruder is as bold and brash as a cruiser can be. Weighing a staggering 347kg fully wet, at its inception the... Read more ...
Paralysed fundraiser completes a lap of Silverstone at the British Superbike round for charity 10 September 2018 by Dan Sutherland Disabled fundraiser Claire Lomas MBE has completed a lap of Silverstone at the 2018 Bennett’s BSB round. She rode a specially adapted Ducati SuperSport S for the lap and plans to ride at every circuit... Read more ...
Top 5 ear plugs for bikers 22 August 2018 by MCN News MCN ShopDid you know that above 50mph the wind noise in your helmet can reach levels of 110dB? That's the equivalent of an electric drill, and it is especially bad when riding in windy conditions. If you... Read more ...
Bike of the day: Honda MSX125 14 August 2018 by MCN News Bikes for saleToday’s bike of the day is the Honda MSX125 - or Grom as it's known overseas. The MSX received a raft of updates in 2017, including a new understated look, transformer style headlights and red... Read more ...
All 13 World Ducati Week Race of Champions Panigales sold 03 August 2018 by Matt Wildee Thirteen Ducati Panigale V4 S motorbikes with customised rider livery have been sold on eBay following World Ducati Week. Twelve of the bikes were used in the 2018 Race of Champions event, the... Read more ...
Gallery: Adrian Flux FIM SpeedwayGP 02 August 2018 by Ben Clarke Round 5 of the Adrian Flux British FIM Speedway Grand Prix took place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, 21 July. How the hell do you turn a SpeedwayGP bike? British rider, Tai... Read more ...
Hundreds of female bikers brave the weather at the world’s largest all-woman bike meet 30 July 2018 by Justin Hayzelden A deluge of torrential rain may well have doused one of the hottest summers on record, but it did little to put off those who braved the extreme elements to be part of the world’s largest all-female... Read more ...
Bike of the day: KTM Duke 690 30 July 2018 by Ben Clarke bikes for saleThe KTM Duke 690’s surprisingly revvy single cylinder engine coupled with a light, flickable chassis makes for an exhilarating ride. It is restrained enough at 72bhp to accommodate less experienced... Read more ...
Bike of the day: BMW F700GS 29 July 2018 by Ben Clarke bikes for saleIf you want something light and easy to ride, which makes a great commuter and is backed up with excellent ABS then your first choice should be the BMW F700GS. The chassis can be ridden surprisingly... Read more ...
Expert guide: 5 supersports for under £3,500 29 July 2018 by Jon Urry bikes for saleSupersport bikes used to be the superbike alternative for those who liked going fast but wanted value for money and a bit of practicality. The arrival of Honda’s CBR600RR signified a seismic shift as... Read more ...
Bike of the day: Suzuki GSX-R125 28 July 2018 by MCN News bikes for saleThe Suzuki GSX-R125 is the Japanese manufacturer's first assault on the sporty 125 market since the raucous two stroke RG125 of the 80s and 90s. There’s plenty of these appearing on the used market... Read more ...
Events: Burnout Donington Hall 27 July 2018 by Ben Clarke The home of Norton Motorcycles, Donington Hall, will play host to a feast of motorcycling activity in September. The star-studded Burnout event will take place across Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 September... Read more ...
Team Classic Suzuki create replica GSX-R1000R 27 July 2018 by Dan Sutherland Team Classic Suzuki has unveiled a replica Suzuki GSX-R1000R wearing the team’s distinctive blue and white retro livery. The bike shares the same colour scheme and sponsorship graphics as the... Read more ...
Bike of the day: Ducati 1098 27 July 2018 by Dan Sutherland Bikes for saleToday's bike of the day is the gorgeous Ducati 1098. Stunning to look at and pure in its purpose as an all-out track weapon, it is revered by many and was widely regarded as the purest Ducati since... Read more ...
Top 5 back protectors 27 July 2018 by MCN News MCN ShopOne piece of kit which we recommend is a decent back protector. Much like a lid, they’ve become a riding essential for the MCN team and although not specifically required by law, it's added... Read more ...
Motorbikes and the law: Number plates and exhausts 26 July 2018 by Andrew Campbell Welsh police have been clamping down on bikers with loud pipes and illegal number plates in an effort to decrease anti-social behaviour on the roads. This got MCN thinking about what the law says on... Read more ...
Revisited: 2006-2007 Suzuki GSX-R750 26 July 2018 by Dan Sutherland The Suzuki GSX-R750 name has been with us since the mid-1980s and, for many sportsbike riders, offers the ideal blend of speed and power - producing similar grunt to a litre bike, alongside the... Read more ...
Video: Teenager sentenced after footage found on helmet cam 26 July 2018 by Ben Clarke A teenager has been banned from driving for 15 months after police found footage on his helmet cam of him speeding. Dennis Kuzmenok, 19, of Kent Road, Southampton was involved in a crash in the city... Read more ...
Bike of the day: Yamaha MT-07 25 July 2018 by MCN News bikes for saleThe Yamaha MT-07 is just pure fun to ride. Despite its size, the punchy, 689cc parallel-twin engine is more than capable of sending the front wheel skyward on the throttle in second gear and it will... Read more ...
Video: KTM's 790 Duke promises faster launches and less chance of crashes 25 July 2018 by Jon Urry It wasn't so long ago that electronic rider aids were reserved for the world of racing and the most expensive and exotic road bikes. However, in a few short years, mind-blowing technologies like... Read more ...
A brief history of the Honda Gold Wing 25 July 2018 by MCN News bikes for saleHonda have unleashed a lighter, tighter and righter Gold Wing, but many riders hanker for the hefty luxury previously offered. Over 40 years, the Wing has revolutionised touring with firsts such as... Read more ...
BMW Enduro Park celebrates 25th anniversary 25 July 2018 by Ben Clarke 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the BMW Motorrad Enduro Park in Hechlingen, Germany, which started life when some BMW-riding off-road enthusiasts visited an abandoned quarry in 1993. Back then the... Read more ...
Sarolea leads electric motorbike charge 25 July 2018 by Matt Wildee Sarolea’s 161bhp Manx7 Limited promises to be the lightest electric superbike you can buy. Derived from their TT-Zero racebike, which set a best lap of 108.064mph with Dean Harrison in 2017 and with a... Read more ...
Triumph owners can claim discount on advanced training 24 July 2018 by Ben Clarke Triumph have partnered with the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) to offer all Triumph riders, owners, dealers and staff a £40 discount on IAM RoadSmart’s Advanced Rider Course. With Triumph’s... Read more ...
Bike of the day: Triumph Bonneville 24 July 2018 by Jon Urry bikes for saleThe Bonnie was relaunched by ‘Hinckley’ Triumph in 2001 in 790cc guise before increasing to 865cc in 2006 and gaining fuel-injection. While the purists love to hark on about carbs, it’s hard to tell... Read more ...
New dual plug available for BMW models 24 July 2018 by Ben Clarke BMW riders can now power multiple devices on the move thanks to the new £35 Plug and Play Dual USB Socket from Nippy Normans. The unit replaces the original DIN socket. The rider can simply unplug and... Read more ...
MCN wins first place in The Bike Shed’s Café Racer Cup 23 July 2018 by Ben Clarke MCN's Senior Road Tester, Adam Child, came first place over the weekend at The Bike Shed's new annual summer event, The Café Racer Cup. Securing the win on his #MCNFleet18 Kawasaki Z900RS... Read more ...
Interview: Lino Dainese 'The man who saves our skins' 22 July 2018 by Stuart Barker From race leathers to street textiles, knee-sliders to back protectors and air- bags, Dainese have been responsible for some of the greatest advances in rider safety over the last 46 years. On the eve... Read more ...
Bike of the Day: Honda VFR800 22 July 2018 by Richard Paul bikes for saleToday’s bike of the day is the Honda VFR800i, regarded by some as the best version of the best motorcycle ever built. It looks great and goes well whether you’re on track, commuting or heading on... Read more ...
Bike of the day: Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 21 July 2018 by Richard Paul bikes for saleToday’s bike of the day is the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. This is the perfect bike if retro-style cruising is your thing. It has all the right bits in all the right places, from the Milwaukee V-twin to... Read more ...
£220k Honda RC213V-S up for sale 20 July 2018 by Ben Clarke Have you ever fancied owning a MotoGP bike? While those chances may be slim, you can get very close with this Honda RC213V-S from Craigs Honda in Shiply. The handmade Honda RC213V-S is basically... Read more ...
Something for the weekend: Bikes with weird engines 20 July 2018 by Ben Clarke With images and videos of former F1 racer, Tarso Marques’ flat-six aeroplane engined, custom chopper build doing the rounds on social media, MCN thought we’d put together a list of other bikes which... Read more ...
Guy Martin amongst stars attending Suzuki Classic trackday 19 July 2018 by Richard Paul Do you want to meet celebrities including former road racer – turned TV star – Guy Martin, three time BSB champion John Reynolds or ex-Grand Prix rider Steve Parrish? You can do just that at... Read more ...
Steve McQueen’s ‘On Any Sunday’ Husky to be Auctioned 18 July 2018 by Ben Clarke Bonhams Los Angeles is selling a 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross owned and ridden by Steve McQueen in the film On Any Sunday. The bike, which featured in the cult film about America's relationship with the... Read more ...