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The popular Hartside Top Café, located on the A686 near Alston in Cumbria and claimed to be England’s highest café at 1904ft above sea level, has been destroyed following a fire that broke out...

The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has gone on the offensive and accused the London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, of putting hundreds of thousands of motorcycle and scooter riders' lives at risk by...

Bikes For SaleTaking on an already-started project is OK if you’re looking at some old classic and you know that there’s going to be a lot of work needed, and you’ve got the expertise to do it. The personal rewards...

We catch up with Felipe Lopez, Triumph test rider and member of the 2017 Street Triple’s development team to find out a bit about his life on two wheels at the moment. 1. What are you riding? "Triumph...

Bikes For SaleAdventure rider and TV presenter Charley Boorman has put his Triumph Tiger Explorer on the market. Ther 1200cc, XCA model, has done around 328 miles and you can now buy it for around £13,000 to...

Despite being launched across Europe in 2017, Aprilia UK decided not to import the Dorsoduro 900 into the UK last year. Supermotos are Marmite bikes and it was felt that rather than chance unsold...

There are many reasons why you should buy a BMW R1200GS. For its size, it’s an incredible motorcycle. It wins just about every MCN adventure group test and is so universally loved it’s the best...

Given the phenomenal sales success of Triumph’s modern classics it’s easy to forget that the Speed Triple has been a central pillar of every Hinckley model line-up since 1994. Not before time Triumph...

MCN’s Acting Consumer Editor, Dan Sutherland, will be riding Honda’s new CB125R at its launch event in Portugal early next week. The £3949, 125cc single-cylinder, 13.1bhp CB offers a stylish take on...

MCN COMPARE"I have fully comp insurance and was recently hit by another driver. I was not hurt too badly and the bike had some damage. He admitted it was his fault and his insurers fixed my bike. I told my...

The Carole Nash MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show has been rescheduled from this weekend (March 3-4) to Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 April 2018 at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, in light of current...

As much as we all loved the original Yamaha MT-07, it did have its flaws, mainly in the suspension department. For many it was too soft and underdamped, and while most owners over-looked the handling...

Bikes for saleGlobal adventure, or just a trip to the shops, the R1200GS is one of the most genuinely capable all-rounders going and is today’s bike of the day. Seller says “This 30-year anniversary GS comes...

Bikes for saleIf you want a bike that’s truly a globe-buster then you wouldn’t go far wrong with this KTM 1190 Adventure R, which is today’s bike of the day. Seller says “In as-new condition. Has never been raced,...

MCN ShopBalaclavas save your face from the cold, keep you cool in the warm weather and for those who use open-face lids, save you from those damn flies that decide to catapult into your face while riding. So...

Bikes for saleThe trusty Bandit is somewhat of a legend and is the perfect tool for combining real-world usability and practicality with the ability to play with the big boys on the backroads, and that’s why this...

With snow causing UK-wide disruptions we want to know have you been riding through it? Did you keep riding through snowmageddon? If you have been riding and need some extra info: read our tips for...

Bikes For SaleOn sale for £4,995, this 2013 BMW F700GS has done 11,307 miles.  Seller says "The F700GS with two keys and three BMW Service stamps in the Book. It's in very good condition." MCN says "If you...

If you look at Suzuki’s line up of bikes for 2018, you would be forgiven for saying they’re having a fallow year. With the exception of colour changes, the SV650X is their only real new bike and...

With all the snow hitting the the UK, it pays to be prepared and here at MCN we love any excuse to get on two wheels and learn something new. So we've put together a few handy tips for riding in snow...

Bikes for saleComfortable, roomy and built to conquer continents, the GTR1400 is a monster of a machine that eats miles completely effortlessly and this one is today’s bike of the day.  Seller says “This...

Already available for purchase, Michelin’s new Road 5 sports touring tyre replaces the firm’s hugely popular Pilot Road 4. With the original Pilot Road launched back in 2002, this fifth-generation...

Bikes for saleIt just takes a whiff of that two-stroke mix to get you excited about today’s bike of the day; this stunning Suzuki RG500.  Seller says “This 1988 RG500 is in stunning original condition, and I...

Bikes for saleWith new options for 2018 on bikes such as Honda's Africa Twin Adventure that's bigger and bolder and a Gold Wing which we've just ridden... See here: Day two on Honda’s Gold Wing and we...

Four princes, four bikes – and proof that biking runs in the royal blood. In the first picture, Prince Albert (he who will become George VI, not to mention subject of The King's Speech) and his...

Bikes for saleThe retro charm and modern performance make Yamaha’s XSR900 a peach of a machine. And this one’s finished in the limited-edition Kenny Roberts yellow and black Speedblock colours. Seller says “Rare...

Win ItHere's our top pick of prizes up for grabs in our free to enter giveaways. It's simple to register, all you need to do is CLICK HERE and away you go. Billy Art - Michael Dunlop Print, £20 This...

MCN ShopRiding in the UK often means that even if you only use the bike when it’s sunny, you’ll still get caught out by some freak shower from time-to-time. What is even more annoying is when you open your...

Bikes for saleIt’s not cheap, but this H-D 883 Sportster is a brand-new, beautifully-finished custom and is today’s bike of the day. Seller says “Designed and built in house at Guildford Harley-Davidson by the team...

bikes for saleMCN Chief Road Tester, Michael Neeves, recently took the Energica Eva Esse Esse9 out for its first ride, giving it an overall 4 out of 5 MCN star rating.  Michael said: "Energica are slowly...

This year's Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show is on this weekend. Buy tickets now at www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com or get them at the door.  Until next year! Thanks to everyone for a great...

Here's a snapshot of the 2018 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show.  And now that it's over, you don't have to wait till next year to get your new-bike fix. Nor do you have to wait till next...

Nine of the most iconic Grand Prix machines ever built are on display at this weekend's Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle show.  Visitors are greeted by the impressive Michelin Grand Prix...

The Michelin Thunderdrome has seen the likes of Carl Fogarty, Neil Hodgson, Ruben Xaus, and Chris Walker grace its arena at this year's Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. Watch how they got...

In February last year, CCM used the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show to unveil the Spitfire: a handmade flat track styled bike made in limited numbers. It was such a runaway success for CCM,...

With its funky new Öhlins rear shock and reworked KYB forks, the MT-09 now has the poise to match its epic three-cylinder engine. Here at its world launch in southern Portugal, this SP version of...