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It might look like a terrifying vision of the future, but Akrapovic’s robot dyno allows the Slovenian exhaust specialists to test their products in a highly scientific manner. Using human testers...

What we said then "Triumph labelled the Daytona 675R as a track day weapon/fast road riding tool, and MCN can’t argue with that. The stiff Öhlins suspension and lithesome, agile nature of the 675R...

Ducati are developing a cheaper, lower-performance version of their V4 engine for use in new models, according to CEO Claudio Domenicali. The Bologna firm made the decision to dump V-twins for their...

A British dashcam firm have launched a website with the power to turn a nation of motorists into volunteer traffic officers out to get bikers. The Orwellian nightmare is the brainchild of Nextbase,...

what bike?If the glorious weather this summer hasn’t inspired you to get back on two wheels, then we’re not sure what will. If it has, then the current range of new bikes to choose from is simply...

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Mike Hailwood’s incredible win in the Formula 1 TT at the Isle of Man after 11 years away from racing. Spectators at this year’s Classic TT at the Isle of Man...

A Lincolnshire village pub has arranged a charity night in aid of injured road racer Ivan Lintin. The Nags Head, in Bardney, has been supporting Ivan in his racing efforts for the last decade, after...

Isle of Man TT is a new short film you can watch on YouTube. It won gold at the London Motor Film Festival for best event coverage and offers some great behind the scenes access to the people behind...

bikes for saleYou can tour on anything. People go around the world on Honda step-thrus and ride 250cc singles to the South of France, two-up. But a purpose-designed tourer just makes it so much easier. What do you...

KTM’s £7699 RC390R is the ultimate A2-spec bike – if any new riders have the cash to ride one, says MCN Road Tester Bruce Dunn. "Based on the popular 44bhp single-cylinder race rep, the R is the...

mcn compareMCN Compare have singled out the Triumph Thruxton 1200 as one of the most influential bikes of the last ten years. What makes the Thruxton so influential is its 1200cc engine, which is also used to...

bikes for saleChanges to the motorbike licencing law created a gap in the market for 300cc, A2-compliant machines, and the Kawasaki Ninja 300 absolutely nailed it. Kawasaki took aim at younger riders, but also...

There aren’t many bikes that you can call genuine iconic but the Honda Monkey is certainly one of them. Fans of the monkey have come from far and wide in society, including both Michael Jackson and...

Scotland is home to both the easiest and the hardest places in the UK to pass your bike test, according to a survey by wewantyourmotorbike.com. The survey, which analysed pass rates released by the...

PAID PROMOTIONHornig have developed two new products for the BMW GS range. Priced at around £22.79 and £8.85 respectively, there is a new sidestand foot enlargement for the F750GS and F850GS, as well as a handy...

Two new Furygan jackets have been released and are now in stock at dealers. The Bullring leather jacket is the latest addition to the French brand’s Spring/Summer range, while the Blast gets...

A set of kit claiming to be Joey Dunlop’s has failed to get any bids, after they were put on eBay last week with a starting price of £20,500. In the item description, the seller claims they were worn...

Brembo have issued a recall on a series of brake pads that were sold as part of aftermarket rear caliper kits. The Italian manufacturer were informed by their brake pad supplier, Federal Mogul Italia...

Having completed the Premier Experience course at the Ron Haslam Race School on a sun-soaked summer’s morning, I reckon I have a fair idea of how to hustle a bike around Donington Park. Running...

bikes for saleThe trailer for the new Venom film shows a little sneak peak of Tom Hardy's character riding a Ducati Scrambler (and for once they got the engine sound right!). This inspired MCN to choose a Ducati...

My message is simple ‘please come to Wales, we have some fantastic roads to ride. Just don’t die here.’ As the Roads Policing Inspector for North Wales, an invitation from Inspector Dave Cust to come...

Currently sitting at top of the box-office charts, Mission: Impossible Fallout is set to be the cinema hit of the summer. But one of the key scenes in one of the most action-packed Hollywood movies of...

Members of our #ride5000miles group can win free tickets to the Devitt MCN Ally Pally Show and Supersprint in September. All you have to do is nominate your favourite route to the show. "We’re trying...

Have you ever wondered if it is illegal to pop a wheelie on a public road? Or how about getting your knee down on a twisty B road? MCN has looked into it so you don't have to and consulted legal...

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...

Students in Switzerland have pioneered a new two-wheel drive electric bike, which they also say gives an impressive 250-mile range. Dubbed the Ethec, the bike was put together by a group of 16...

The 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260, which we showcased last week will boast the DVT variable valve timing system first pioneered by Ducati in 2015. Already present on the Ducati Multistrada 1260 and ...

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...

mcn shopWith the summertime in full swing, now is the perfect time to go on a longer motorcycle tour and add some serious numbers to your #ride5000miles totals. To help you get to your destination easily...

bikes for saleThe Honda Gold Wing is an incredible thing. Not many bikes can claim as many firsts as Honda's ultimate mile-muncher. Fuel injection, reverse gear, self-levelling suspension and...

The countdown to Motorcycle Live is on. From November 17-25, 2018, Motorcycle Live will fill four halls of The NEC to bursting, with brand-new machinery from over 35 leading manufacturers, all the...

Bikes for saleThe Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is a confidence-inspiring dirt machine, regardless of your ability or off-road experience. Its physical size makes it a breath of fresh air in the current 1200cc and...

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...

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...

In the biggest shake up in recent memory, Harley-Davidson have thrown caution to the wind and unveiled a radical new range of motorcycles that will change the course of the brand for years to...

In a seismic announcement, the aftershock of which will be felt for years to come, Harley-Davidson have announced an enormous fleet of new bikes, powered by a brand new engine and spearheaded by the...