Bike news

The Government say they may put up fuel duty to pay for NHS funding. Would you be happy to pay extra?

Bike season 2018 is in full swing and if there's one thing we enjoy as much as riding motorbikes, it's talking about them. Here's a list of events to get yourself to this month and do just that. Get...

Bikes for saleWhen it comes to iconic British motorcycling names, the Triumph Bonneville is never far from your lips. Named after the firm’s success at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats in the United States, the...

Bonhams have announced the sale of a 1957 BMW 507 Roadster which belonged to the late 500cc Motorcycle World Champion John Surtees. The car, which was paid for by Surtees’ team owner at the time,...

bikes for saleTriumph’s middleweight bagger is smaller and more manageable than the full-sized hogs on the market but is more than capable of taking two people and their luggage wherever they need to go. The...

Think Fantic and your thoughts might drift wistfully to 1970s trail bikes, chunky off-road boots and Kickstart on TV. The firm eventually fell on hard times and faded away, but now they’re back, loud,...

A cuddly bear, transported by three kind-hearted bikers, has just taken part in a marathon European ride covering 30 countries in under 13 days to raise money for charity. Byker Bear has become...

bikes for saleMCN ran a track day at Rockingham earlier this week where Chief Road Tester, Michael Neeves, gave readers some pointers on their riding. Michael has ridden every bike under the sun, on Monday he was...

PAID PROMOTIONGerman custom parts manufacturer, Hornig, have released details of their latest project, a BMW G310GS. The bike follows much the same blueprint as their BMW R1200GS customisation, with upgrades...

When the sun comes out it’s more tempting than ever to get the bike out of the garage and rack-up some miles. Riding in hot weather is great but you and your bike need to be prepared. This is...

To celebrate 25 years of the Monster, Ducati have announced a special Ducati Monster 1200 which was unveiled by Factory MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso. The bike will feature an Italian flag...

bikes for sale2018 marks 25 years of the Ducati Monster. Ducati have celebrated this milestone by unveiling the limited edition Monster 1200 25th Anniversario. We didn’t think that was enough, so we’ve given it the...

Too many riders are focused entirely on scraping their knee sliders and hitting top speed down the straights on-track, but braking correctly is not only crucial for keeping you shiny-side-up, it can...

The iconic Triumph TR6R ridden by Steve McQueen in The Great Escape is going to feature in the Concours d’Elégance at Salon Privé on Thursday, August 30. Presently on display at the Triumph Factory...

After months of concepts, spy shots and speculation, KTM have officially announced that the 790 Adventure R will go into production in 2019. KTM made the announcement at their European Adventure...

This is the best image yet of KTM’s eagerly-anticipated new junior adventure bike – the 390 Adventure. The bike is expected to be officially unveiled at EICMA in Milan in November alongside the...

5000 miles is a long way to ride in the wrong kit. Here are a few tips from SHARK Helmets on making sure your lid is spot-on as you #ride5000miles and beyond. 1. Find the right helmet fit This...

The 1949 Triumph Trophy TR500 used by Fonzie, played by actor Henry Winkler, in the hit American TV show Happy Days has been sold at auction. The bike appeared at Julien’s Auctions, Planet...

bikes for saleOwning a Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit is like having two bikes in one. You can comfortably commute to work every day on it but then, come the weekend, you can get yourself up to all kinds of A road...

Insurance broker Carole Nash has found that drivers who also hold a bike licence make fewer claims than those who don’t. Their three-year study revealed that drivers without a bike licence not only...

In a filing to their investors, Harley-Davidson have announced that they plan to shift production of some of the models out of the US to avoid the new EU import tariffs. The new 31% import tariffs...

With a heatwave upon us, what better time to allow your mind to wander to a relaxed ride in the sun? And if you are in the mood for a cruise, the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 is the perfect starting...

A video has emerged showing the moment two undercover police officers on enduro bikes stopped two mopeds in Manchester. Dressed in plain clothes, dashcam footage shows the officers swerve in front of...

Hand-built, one-off, specially-commissioned, custom bikes from Yamaha and Indian along with a brand new, limited edition version of Moto Guzzi’s V7 retro roadster were among the highlights at the...

Signs put up by the police to warn motorcyclists of a crackdown on speeding are proving controversial. The signs, erected in 55 locations across Lincolnshire were put up, say the county’s Road Safety...

bikes for saleWhy it’s MCN’s pick Another silver screen star for the bike of the day today, but this time it’s the baddie’s vehicle, which makes it even cooler… Two Triumph models appeared in the 2000 box office...

bikes for saleWhy it’s MCN’s pick: The Harley-Davidson Fatboy is the quintessential, classic cruiser. Instantly recognisable as a Harley (even if you can only hear it), the Fatboy has all the chrome bits you’d...

Vultures circle overhead but we don’t care, we have one last Coke bottle of fuel. Alissa (my girlfriend) pours the last few drops into the tank and slumps back down against the bike for shade. We...

MCN shopHJC FG-ST Lorenzo - Devil 99 - RRP £129.99 (Save £90) Jorge Lorenzo has outstayed his welcome at Ducati despite winning his last two races. Fans will hope he can maintain his new-found form for the...

Nowadays, more and more riders are turning their backs on sportsbikes and instead choosing to ride alternatives such as adventure bikes, nakeds or café racers. As a response, and in an effort to...

BMW’s decision to enter the mid-sized scooter market this year was based on numbers. Worldwide, this sector sells a constant 35-40,000 units a year, so represents a stable market in which to make an...

Welcome to Friday, the start of the weekend at the end of Ride to Work Week 2018? Lots of you will be taking advantage of the forecast good weather and riding your motorbikes, but spare a thought...

bikes for saleThe Harley-Davidson range can be a bit tricky to get your head around if you’re not in the know so, to try and help we’ve picked three for sale right now at MCN Bikes for Sale and explained what...

bikes for saleWhy it’s MCN’s pick: Kawasaki didn’t want to make a bike that would win at Top Trumps when they re-designed the Z1000, they wanted to put a smile on your face. Rather than lavish their super naked...

Today is National Clean Air Day, and the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) is calling for the Government to recognise the importance of motorbikes and scooters in reducing traffic...

A biker in Liverpool, posted a video to his Facebook page showing the moment he was hit over the head with a bicycle wheel, after confronting a group of youths over an alleged stolen motorcycle. You...