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Yamaha have brought back the Fazer name to their repertoire of products, but not on what you might think. No, the new Fazer isn’t actually the bulletproof motorcycle that we all fondly remember, it’s...

Let's not forget, Christmas is about giving, so we've come up with a list of Christmas charity runs taking place across the UK over the next couple of weeks. Get out on your bike, and help a good...

A Monster Energy Honda CRF450 has been stolen ahead of its departure for January’s Dakar rally in South America. Thieves broke into a lorry at the port in Le Havre, France, where the vehicles destined...

Bikes For SaleI’ve been looking at Kawasaki ZZRs after noting that the Blackbird’s price bubble seems to have been punctured. The same doesn’t seem to have happened to the big old  ZZ-R1100 – a 1998 9000-miler...

Bikes for saleYamaha Fazers might not be the most desirable bikes out there, but they're incredibly practical and great value. Seller says “Just come in and is in great shape for the year, 4 cylinders and 150 bhp.

After years of escalating motorcycle crime, there’s the potential for real progress on the horizon as Sir Henry Bellingham MP has tabled a bill in parliament that could give extra protection to the...

The mini adventure segment is hotting up with BMW, Suzuki and Kawasaki all releasing 300cc adventure bikes and now Sym are getting in on the act with the Trazer 200. The Trazer 200 is a lightweight...

The Yokohama Hot Rod Custom show, also known as the Mooneyes show, is one of the highlights of the international custom calendar. This year Warr’s Harley Davidson took something very special to the...

Google-owned satnav app Waze has gained a new motorcycle mode, which has been tweaked for two- wheeled types in the UK. The update has improved arrival times that vary from cars and has added routing...

If you go for a ride on Tuesday, January 2 2018, there’s a 5% higher chance that you’ll crash your bike and be killed than if you ride tomorrow. The same goes for January 31, March 2, March 31, April...

Bikes for saleToday's bike of the day is the short-lived and often forgotten BMW G650 XCountry. Seller says "Mature owner. Bought in June 2014 and shipped over from N. Ireland. I kept the number plate as it is...

Sure, right now it's not exactly biking weather, but that means there's more time to spend inside - where it's warm - checking out some of the awesome products that you hope to find under the tree in...

MCN ShopIt’s the midst of winter, but that doesn’t mean you need to be cold on the bike. Heated kit is a game changer when riding in freezing temperatures and will make all the difference between a...

Looking for some Christmas viewing? MCN run down the films you can use to fuel your obsession with all things motorbike. When the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and...

Bikes for saleToday's bike of the day is this 2001 Honda CBR600F – currently up for sale at £1,850. Seller says “Sadly have to sell my much loved CBR600F as the need for money is currently greater than the need for...

The National Motorcycle Museum have announced the details of their summer raffle and the winner takes home a brand new Triumph Speedmaster. Tickets cost just £2 each and as well as the Speedmaster top...

After recovering from doing a wheelie around the TT course, trials ace Dougie Lampkin has gone for a ride around an abandoned theme park in Milan. It all looks fun until he decides to ride up the...

Bikes for saleSometimes choosing your first motorcycle can be a nightmare, especially if you don’t know where to start with it all. Some will want the sportiest machine they can afford, others will just want...

Californian filmmaker Bruce Brown was a renowned director of surf films, most notably for his 1966 epic, Endless Summer, but for bike fans he’ll be better known as the force behind On Any Sunday,...

MCN SHOP(Imagine we are singing to you) "This Christmas...we gave you 300 pounds. Ok, we didn't give it to you, but you could win it! In association with the guys from ShotDeadInTheHead we’ve got a great...

In this Christmas gift guide we focus on gifts for the sportsbike rider in your life. These gifts focus on squeezing the last ounce of performance out of your machine and yourself, but there are...

Rachael Clegg is an artist and journalist with a passion for the TT. Since 2013 she has produced a calendar celebrating the quirkier side of the Isle of Man TT. Milestones: The Singles...

MCN ShopMCN Fixes is available now for all your DIY needs. And while there is nothing more satisfying than getting the spanners out and working on your bike, you will also save money in the process. Remember,...

Bikes for saleThis bike is practically new and, costing nearly £2k less than a showroom machine, it is definitely worth a look. Seller says “The bike is in an excellent condition with extremely low mileage. Honda...

As cars and 4x4s get ever fatter the lanes we use for filtering are becoming narrower, the margins for error tighter. So more than ever the slickest and safest way to slip through traffic is to slow...

Bikes for saleA few years back, I was thinking long and hard about the resale prospects of the first-generation Kawasaki H2. I reckoned they would dip initially, but if Kawasaki ever made a future classic, it is...

Have you joined #ride5000miles for 2018? Now, although our MCN Forum era has come to an end (boo), all is not lost. We have our #ride5000miles Facebook group to continue all the wonderful...

There’s nothing more frustrating than a bike going wrong, especially when it’s just out of its warranty period – but life is often unjust and sometimes these things can happen. Suzuki however are...

Dainese have won the prestigious Italian Compasso d’Oro award for the design of their Pro-Armour protection system. Winning the performance and innovation in the sport category, it celebrates the...

Cardiff's Principality Stadium will come alive to the sound of thumping singles when they host the 2018 Adrian Flux British FIM Speedway Grand Prix on July 21. It will be a fantastic night...

‘Some people have the idea that you need something like a BMW GS, metal boxes, GPS, spotlights, loads of time and loads of cash to have an adventure,” says Garbage Run organiser Nathan Milward. “You...

MCN COMPAREPCP deals have gone from being a rare oddity in the motorcycling world to taking 20-30% of the new bike finance market, and it’s growing fast. But what happens if your PCP bike is written off?. "I’m...

Time to leave adulting to one side. Ducati are pairing up with Italy’s second-biggest theme park vendor, Mirabilandia to open a new area in its Emilia-Romagna based park that, as you’ve guessed, will...

Despite unveiling their all-new MotoGP-inspired Ducati Panigale V4 just weeks ago, Ducati have confirmed they are far from stopping making V-twin sportsbikes. While visiting Ducati’s Bologna factory...

This year appears to be the year where countless videos appear online, on Twitter, on Facebook...of bikes being stolen from shops, down side roads and on busy streets.  Some of these motorcycle...

BMW have announced their intention to invest €200 million (£176 million) over the next four years by building a new battery technology centre in Munich. The strangely named Battery Cell Competence...