Bike news
Iron Butt president says big miles make Bank Holidays great
25 May 2019 by
Another long weekend beckons, and for many of us it’ll mean an extra day of riding fun: either a short hop to the coast, a blast through the Peak District or maybe even a night away on foreign...
Peugeot Pulsion 125: do you know of a smarter scooter?
24 May 2019 by
Peugeot have revealed a new Pulsion 125 for 2019, and it has more tech than ever to try to push into a more premium sector of the scooter market. We can't think of a techier twist-and-go... What's new...
Bike Shed London Show ready to go
23 May 2019 by
This weekend will see thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts descend on Tobacco Docks in London’s East End for Bike Shed London 2019. With huge numbers of the latest customs on display, Bike Shed London...
KTM reveal 2020 off-road EXC range
21 May 2019 by
KTM have unveiled their EXC range for 2020, detailing their full range of two- and four-stroke machines, plus KTM Six Days versions and a 500-run limited edition 300 EXC TPI Erzberg Rodeo. KTM EXC...
Event to be held in memory of first solo female TT racer
20 May 2019 by
An event is being held to remember the life of Beryl Swain – the first woman to race solo at the Isle of Man TT. Swain made the headlines back in 1962 when she entered the 50cc race on an Itom,...
Devitt MCN Festival 2019: the highlights
19 May 2019 by
Well that's it for another year at the Devitt MCN Festival. We had more than 20,000 people attend during the weekend, and despite a little rain on Saturday, we're thrilled to report that the...
Friends reunite through #ride5000miles after 15 years apart
18 May 2019 by
For many, being part of the #R5K group means shared experiences, group ride-outs and new friends. But for three members it’s resulted in rekindling a friendship lost 15 years earlier. Bikes never...
600 bikers honour bomber crews at Lincoln command centre
17 May 2019 by
Over 600 bikes converged on the International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln on Sunday for the second annual ‘InSpire Ride’, a day dedicated to the commemoration and remembrance of those who gave...
Your location has huge effect on police action after bike theft
17 May 2019 by
Where you live can have a dramatic impact on the likelihood of recovering your motorcycle if it’s stolen because of the number of crimes which are not investigated, according to new figures. This is...
Super Soco unveils electric Ducati collaboration plus new commuter
16 May 2019 by
Britain’s best-selling electric bike company, Super Soco, have signed a deal to produce the first electric Ducati outside of their MIG-RR E-MTB, produced by Thok, but it’s not quite what you...
David Beckham gets driving ban
16 May 2019 by
Football superstar David Beckham has been banned from driving for six months for using his mobile phone while driving. The former England captain and keen motorcyclist pleaded guilty to using the...
Triumph limited edition T120s available to buy
16 May 2019 by
Triumph’s two new special edition Bonnevilles, the Ace and the Diamond Edition, are now available at dealers. The T120 Ace is a celebration of the original café racer scene around the Ace Café and...
Triumph shock! Brit firm announce TE-1 electric motorbike collaboration project
15 May 2019 by
Triumph have announced a ground-breaking plan to accelerate the addition of electric motorcycles to the range in collaboration with other key UK innovators, including Williams Advanced...
Met Police officer who knocked a suspect off a moped is cleared of wrongdoing
13 May 2019 by
Police Constable Edwin Sutton has been found to have not breached the standard of professional behaviour when he ended a moped chase with a ‘tactical contact’. PC Sutton was called before a gross...
#Ride5000miles group reaches 10,000-member milestone
11 May 2019 by
It’s been busy few weeks for MCN’s #Ride5000Miles Facebook group. Following its recent second birthday celebrations, the group has now passed the 10,000-follower milestone – and is still growing. So...
Marvel arch: New Arch Motorcycle KRGT-1 models arrive in UK
10 May 2019 by
The ostentatious love child of Hollywood A-list bike addict Keanu Reeves, and respected bike builder Gard Hollinger, Arch Motorcycle have been quietly and diligently working away at their KRGT-1 for...
Honda reveal updated 2020 CRF range
09 May 2019 by
Honda have announced details of their 2020 CRF off-road and trail bike ranges, with updates including more power, upgraded chassis components and new colour kits. How about an electric CRF? Starting...
Ultra-rare BMW R7 reborn
08 May 2019 by
The radical BMW R7, an art deco-styled, one-off concept machine built by the Bavarian marque in 1934 but which never went into production, has been fastidiously recreated by Florida custom house...
Spied: KTM out testing a bigger 390 Duke
07 May 2019 by
KTM are testing an updated 390 Duke which appears to be physically larger to suit a wider range of riders. Small capacity bikes are big business, not just in Europe but around the world. Unlike years...
R5Ker and YouTuber explains Valiantino Postlethwaite creation
04 May 2019 by
Like many of MCN’s #ride5000miles Facebook group members, Mark Sheerin, enjoys nothing more than a ride out with a friend with whom he spends hours touring the Lakes, Dales and Peaks, making quirky...
Shave the date! 2019 BarbersRide starts on August 10
03 May 2019 by
The 2019 BarbersRide event is set to kit off at the Speakeasy Barbershop in Liverpool on Saturday August 10, with a fleet of bikers setting off on Sunday to take in five barbering seminars along the...
Details of Triumph Thruxton TFC confirmed
01 May 2019 by
As well as unveiling the Rocket 3 TFC, Triumph have confirmed the final specs for the Thruxton TFC. Just like the Rocket, Triumph are making just 750 of the Thruxton TFC, which is a tuned and...
A wheelie long 310 miles sets new world record
01 May 2019 by
Meet Masaru Abe – he’s utterly nuts. He’s also obsessed with scooters, and on Monday, May 1, 2017 he wheelied his Yamaha Jog into the record books, pulling off a feat that would end even the most...
California Superbike School kick-off partnership with AGV and Dainese
30 April 2019 by
Circuit-based training specialists the California Superbike School have begun a partnership with AGV and Dainese, giving coaches the latest in on-track protection when instructing their...
Joint raid sees seven arrested for moped-enabled robberies
30 April 2019 by
The Metropolitan Police have teamed up with officers in Dorset to arrest seven people for their involvement in two moped enabled robberies. The dawn raids were the culmination of an intelligence-led...
Fuell Fluid more than trebles funding target in five days
30 April 2019 by
Erik Buell's new electric bike start-up has had a strong start to its crowdfunding campaign, achieving over 388% of its target in the first five days. All 40 higher-speed Fuell Fluid 1S models made...
Riding Oulton Park with a British Superbike champion
29 April 2019 by
It’s 7am at a crisp, but dry Oulton Park. Although the sun has barely risen, the paddock is already a hive of activity, with swarms of bleary-eyed trackday goers unloading vans, exchanging banter and...
R5k members head to the frozen lakes of Mongolia
27 April 2019 by
Members of the #ride5000miles Facebook group have a sense of adventure, with pictures posted of trips to far-flung shores. You’d usually see snaps from Mark Leonard exploring the leafy lanes around...
Special edition Mutt Super 6 is an L plate dream
25 April 2019 by
Birmingham-based Mutt have made a name for themselves the last few years as the go to people for cool, small capacity machines. To celebrate their successes (which include a launch in Japan as well as...
Stile Italiano pay tribute to tuning house NCR's last founder
25 April 2019 by
Stile Italiano have built a stunning custom Ducati MHR1000 as a tribute to Rino Caracchi – the final member of tuning house NCR who passed away last year. If you’re not familiar with the NCR name,...
Win the last ticket to the Malle Great Rally
24 April 2019 by
Malle’s Great Rally is a fabulous ride that takes bikers from the very Southernmost tip of the UK up to the Northernmost. Over the course of five stages, 100 riders of classic and custom motorcycles...
11 years for pair who profited from £1million of stolen vehicles
24 April 2019 by
Two men who handled more than £1 million worth of stolen vehicles have been jailed for 11 years after a major investigation led by the Metropolitan Police’s Organised Vehicle Crime Unit. The two men...
Novice rider helped by #ride5000miles group
21 April 2019 by
We all know how daunting it can be when we first start to ride and for Rebecca Johnson, who originally passed her CBT in August 2016, it took until spring last year to be confident enough to regularly...
MCN's #ride5000miles group reaches 10k members!
18 April 2019 by
Here at MCN we’re thrilled to report that the #ride5000miles Facebook community acquired its 10,000th member today. We wish huge congratulations to Richard Young, who was the new member that tipped...
Test ride a Yamaha, Kawasaki or Ducati at Silverstone this weekend
18 April 2019 by
After a winter hiatus, the British Superbike Championship will be returning this weekend for the first round of the season at Silverstone's National layout. The Northamptonshire circuit...
Over 60 people upgrade their lid with Bike Stop campaign
17 April 2019 by
Stevenage-based clothing retailer, Bike Stop, saw more than 60 people swap their old motorcycle helmets for a discount on a new one as part of their latest trade-in campaign. The clothing...