Record year for blood bikes 17 April 2018 by Jon Urry It had just been revealed that 2017 was a stellar year for the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes as member groups completed a record 73,617 runs. This was a 30% increase on 2016 and almost three... Read more ...
Get out on track with Chris Walker 17 April 2018 by Jon Urry Due to demand, MSV Trackdays have added more dates to their hugely popular Chris Walker trackdays. So, if you fancy picking up some hints and tips from Stalker, you had better book quickly as these... Read more ...
Kent Fire and Rescue Services Ride Skills courses at Brands Hatch 16 April 2018 by Jon Urry Kent Fire and Rescue Services have just released the dates for their remaining five Ride Skills courses, which take place at Brands Hatch circuit in Kent. The courses are aimed at riders of all... Read more ...
Win a Drift 4K Ultra HD action camera 16 April 2018 by Jon Urry Fancy capturing every twist and turn of your next adventure? Get a bike insurance quote with MCN Compare and you'll be automatically entered into our spring prize draw for a chance to win a Drift 4K... Read more ...
Bike of the Day: Suzuki M1800R Intruder 16 April 2018 by Jon Urry Why it’s MCN’s pick: Sometimes you have to wonder what goes through a manufacturer’s head when they name a bike. So, with this in mind, this week MCN will be celebrating the most inappropriate,... Read more ...
Ivan Mauger dies, aged 79 16 April 2018 by Jon Urry Ivan Mauger, the Speedway star from New Zealand who won six World Championships in the 1960s and 70s has died aged 79. Born in Christchurch, Mauger made his way to England when he was 17, first riding... Read more ...
Win a Triumph Speedmaster with the National Motorcycle Museum 16 April 2018 by Jon Urry The National Motorcycle Museum’s winter raffle is drawing to a close, but there is still time to enter for the chance to win a brand new Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. First prize in the competition,... Read more ...
Bike of the Day: Yamaha Tracer 900 14 April 2018 by Jon Urry Why it’s MCN’s pick: Yesterday MCN tested the new Yamaha Tracer 900, however if you fancy a Tracer and your budget doesn’t stretch to a brand new bike, now’s the time to start searching the used... Read more ...
MCN first ride: Yamaha Tracer 900 and Tracer 900GT 14 April 2018 by Jon Urry Impressively, to date Yamaha have sold 30,000 Tracer 900 models in the three years since it was launched in 2015. That’s not bad going and makes it the firm’s best selling sports tourer, equating for... Read more ...
Suzuki’s April new rider deals 13 April 2018 by Jon Urry Suzuki has unveiled a tempting selection of finance deals themed around the number ‘3’ that runs throughout April and are aimed at newer riders. Not only do you get a low finance rate of 3% on a range... Read more ...
MCN first ride of Yamaha’s updated Tracer 900 and Tracer 900GT incoming 12 April 2018 by Jon Urry MCN will be riding Yamaha’s new Tracer 900 and Tracer 900GT models tomorrow in Spain. And, rather predictably for this year, it’s probably going to be raining… Both Tracer models feature an updated... Read more ...
Spy pics show Husky Svartpilen 701 flat tracker is imminent 12 April 2018 by Jon Urry Husqvarna’s expanding range looks set to include another motorcycle in the very near future as MCN’s spy photographers have caught images of the new Svartpilen 701 during final shakedown (and very... Read more ...
New tyre review: Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II 11 April 2018 by Michael Neeves Many sports tyres will tolerate the odd trackdays and some trackday rubber can be used on the road, but here at its world launch in South Africa on the road and at the Kylalami circuit near... Read more ...
MV release the Brutale 800 RR America 11 April 2018 by Jon Urry Hot on the heels of the updated 2018 Brutale 800 RR, which now boasts a 140bhp Euro4-compliant triple, MV Agusta have released a special edition – the America. Sharing the same basic platform as the... Read more ...
BMW builds a mass-production ready carbon fibre motorcycle swingarm 10 April 2018 by Jon Urry BMW Motorrad has just unveiled a carbon fibre swingarm that was developed with the specific aim of making it possible to cost-effectively mass-produce the component – opening the door for a high-end... Read more ...
Do you need to visit Dr Know? 10 April 2018 by Alison Silcox Calling all Honda VFR800F and Kawasaki ER-6F or ER-6N owners. Is your bike a little bit worse for wear and needs some loving attention? If so, we need your help for our new feature, Dr Know, that will... Read more ...
Essex Police defend stinger use on bikers 10 April 2018 by Jon Urry Essex Police have defended their use of a stinger during a motorcycle rally in Southend, after a video emerged online and the officers received a mass of abuse. Warning, this video contains strong... Read more ...
Poll: Has Marc Marquez over-stepped the mark? 10 April 2018 by Jon Urry Having shown scant regard for MotoGP’s rules by ignoring the instructions of race officials and bump-starting his bike on the grid, Marc Marquez then rode with extreme aggression during the race,... Read more ...
Bike of the Day: Ducati 996 10 April 2018 by Jon Urry Why it’s MCN’s pick: Following on from yesterday’s movie themed bike of the day, we decided to stay on the red carpet and add a bit of glamour to today’s choice. TOP STORIES MotoGP: Crutchlow wins... Read more ...
The 5 best reasons to visit the Carole Nash MCN Festival 09 April 2018 by MCN News Forget Harry and Meghan, who cares if Chelsea beat Manchester United in the FA Cup final, we've got something bigger and better to worry about this weekend: The Carole Nash MCN Festival of... Read more ...
Crosstourer World Meeting this weekend 09 April 2018 by Jon Urry This weekend will see the first ever Crosstourer World Meeting, which will take place in Oswestry on the Welsh border on Saturday April 14. Honda’s V4-powered adventure bike has a surprisingly large... Read more ...
Prescott Bike Festival postponed until June 09 April 2018 by Jon Urry The recent poor weather has seen the Prescott Bike Festival, which was due to be held on the weekend of April 14 and 15, postponed until June 16 and 17. The decision was made by the festival’s... Read more ...
Bike of the day: Honda DN-01 08 April 2018 by Jon Urry Why it’s MCN’s pick: If you had a bit of a skin full last night, you may wish to look away now… Let’s face facts, the Honda DN-01 is no looker. It fell out of the ugly tree, hit every branch on the... Read more ...
Ducati season opening - Saturday April 7 06 April 2018 by Jon Urry If you are stuck for something to do this weekend, popping into your local Ducati showroom could see you riding a 959 Panigale on track at Silverstone for free! TOP STORIES What’s the cost of living... Read more ...
First ride: Yamaha WR250F 06 April 2018 by Adam Child It’s 5-degrees below zero and I’m getting kitted up in a cow shed – but I couldn’t be happier. Normally I'm full of anxiety before a day’s enduro riding, but not today. I’m in the safe hands of the... Read more ...
Bike of the day: Kawasaki ZRX1200S 06 April 2018 by Jon Urry Why it’s MCN’s pick: When you hear ZRX1200, the general assumption is that you will be talking about the ‘Eddie Rep’ ZRX1200R. But wait just one second, there is another ZRX1200 and it’s considerably... Read more ...
Bike of the day: BMW R nineT 05 April 2018 by Jon Urry Why it’s MCN’s pick: It’s amazing to think that the BMW R nineT is four years old this year as it seems just yesterday that this air-cooled boxer arrived and redefined the retro naked class. Launched... Read more ...
BMW’s top designer joins Indian and promises a new range of perception-changing models 05 April 2018 by Jordan Gibbons After 15 years at BMW, Ola Stenegärd, BMW’s Head of Vehicle Design, has joined Indian's holding-company Polaris. And the man responsible for machines like the S1000RR and the R nineT has revealed that... Read more ...
First Ride: Kymco AK550 05 April 2018 by Alison Silcox Kymco’s new AK550 is the Taiwanese firm's largest capacity scooter and at £8879 the new addition is priced to compete with the market leading Yamaha TMAX. We’ve been living with the AK550 and... Read more ...
Free Yoshimura exhaust with all new Suzuki GSX-R1000s 04 April 2018 by Jon Urry Flushed with success (and probably still drunk on champagne) following Bradley Ray’s Donington BSB double and Billy McConnell’s superstock win, Suzuki UK are offering a free Yoshimura exhaust with... Read more ...
Top 5 heated motorcycle grips 04 April 2018 by MCN News MCN ShopWith the icy cold mornings before the start of most of our days lately, the ride into work is probably getting trickier - especially if the weather is taking its toll. Here at MCN we've picked out our... Read more ...
You'll look like a top banana with these top 5 Hi-Vis suits! 04 April 2018 by MCN News MCN ShopIt goes without saying, staying visible remains one of the most important safety aspects when riding. Obvs. Further from that, styling yourself around a Hi-Vis jacket/vest, let alone a suit, can... Read more ...
First Ride: Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 04 April 2018 by Jon Urry The Vitpilen uses exactly the same basic platform as the Svartpilen, however where the urban enduro comes with high bars and chunky Pirelli tyres, the café racer wears Metzeler M5 tyres and has... Read more ...
Poll: Was Bradley Ray's Donington double a case of him making the most of tricky conditions or is he a genuine BSB title contender? 04 April 2018 by Jon Urry At this bank holiday weekend's Bennetts British Superbikes opening round, 20-year-old young gun Bradley Ray shook up the established stars by taking his first double on the Buildbase Suzuki... Read more ...
Bike of the day: Aprilia Mana 04 April 2018 by Jon Urry Why it’s MCN’s pick: The Mana’s short life is one that will have passed most motorcyclists by, but this is a quirky bike that has a surprising number of fans. Well, amongst those who actually remember... Read more ...
Honda’s carbon CB1000R 04 April 2018 by Jordan Gibbons As well as the exotic Fireblade Custom Concept, Honda also showed a CB1000R at the recent Tokyo Motorcycle Show which they have built in partnership with Yamamoto Racing and Magical Racing. TOP... Read more ...