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Searching for the holeshot | Creators of WMC250EV land speed record challenger seek backing

20 March 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Back in the summer of 2021, a Northamptonshire-based team of engineers whipped the covers off a new electric land speed record competitor called the WMC250EV, aiming to revolutionise the way we think...

Honda’s Himalayan rival | Low-cost, go-anywhere adventure bike family takes its lead from Royal Enfield

20 March 2024 by Ben Purvis

A few years ago the idea that Honda would be taking cues from Royal Enfield in the development of new models would have been laughable, but such is the recent success of Enfield’s line of affordable...

More hipster than hooligan | New Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 retro roadster revealed for 2024

19 March 2024 by Nye Davis

Husqvarna are gunning for the middleweight crown with the release of the Svartpilen 801. The new machine shares the same torquey twin-cylinder 799cc LC8 DOHC motor as KTM’s 790 Duke, making the...

Torque of the town: 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 cruisers promise more punch than ever before

19 March 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph Motorcycles have continued their onslaught of 2024 new bike releases with a pair of updated 2.5-litre Rocket 3 cruisers that pump out a monstrous 166lb.ft of torque at just 4000rpm. As...

Surprise Scouts! Indian Motorcycle tease new cruiser range for 2024

18 March 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Indian Motorcycle have confirmed that a new Scout cruiser line-up is on the way on Tuesday, 2 April – set to replace the current liquid-cooled 1133cc V-twin design that has remained largely unchanged...

Pierer purchase more of MV Agusta | Austrian group snap up 50.1% stake in exotic firm

18 March 2024 by Dan Sutherland

KTM owners Pierer Mobility Group have increased their stake in boutique Italian brand MV Agusta, moving from their existing 25.1% wedge to a larger 50.1% ownership. Announced late on Friday, 15...

Heroes inbound | Delhi-based Hero to bring A2 friendly 440 roadster single to the UK market

15 March 2024 by Nye Davis

Indian motorcycle firm, Hero MotoCorp, have announced they will soon be introducing a new A2-legal single-cylinder roadster to the UK market. The bike is currently on sale in India as the Mavrick...

Riding high with Pol Tarrés | Spanish trials guru smashes motorcycle elevation record - twice!

15 March 2024 by Nye Davis

Two years after demolishing the multi-cylinder motorcycle elevation world record, rally rider and internet viral sensation Pol Tarrés has returned to Chile and bested his previous attempt, riding a...

Icons #12 Triumph Bonneville

14 March 2024 by Saffron Wilson

The Salt-flat record breaker that spawned the most famous name in British biking history THE WORLD’S GREATEST BIKES By Saffron Wilson REPORTER One of the most recognisable and evocative...

‘We’ve got proper chips’

14 March 2024 by Saffron Wilson

Britain’s newest biking café cooks up a treat. HEAD TO THE BIKE SANCTUARY, BIKE M-EATS, MILTON KEYNES THE DETAILS ● Tues-Sat, 9am-4pm (9pm on bike nights) Sunday 10am-3pm ● Unit 2, The...

2024 KTM RC 8C | This year's track-only limited-edition is most exclusive (and expensive) version yet

13 March 2024 by Ben Clarke

KTM have unveiled a 2024 version of their limited-run, track-only RC 8C, which will be available to pre-order online from Wednesday, March 20. Related: Best kit for riding sportsbikes The spec...

Fuel duty frozen for another year | How the Chancellor's budget affects bikers

13 March 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has confirmed he will freeze fuel duty and maintain the 5p cut in prices at the pumps for another 12 months. The announcement came as part of last week’s...

Exclusive Titch Cormack interview: ‘They’ve taken away the thing that I flipping live for’

13 March 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Former Special Forces Operator and star of BBC 2’s The Speedshop, Steve ‘Titch’ Cormack has spoken exclusively to MCN about the ordeal of having two bikes stolen from his property and the impact it...

Secrets of a Road Tester Bootcamp ep6: Bike maintenance

13 March 2024 by MCN

Bikertek promotion What better way to prep for an action-packed year of motorcycling than spending a bit of time with MCN’s Chief Road Tester Michael Neeves as he shares some wise words in a special series of Bootcamp...

Honda and GM partner on a mission to make affordable hydrogen cells

11 March 2024 by Nye Davis

Honda have partnered with automotive giant General Motors (GM) to start production of hydrogen fuel cell systems at their joint venture production facility, Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC (FCSM).

Are these your motorcycles? Dorset Police keen to return stolen bikes to owners following arrests

11 March 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Dorset Police have shared images of four stolen off-road motorcycles, in a bid to return them to their rightful owners. The bikes, including a low-capacity Honda CRF and two Yamaha PW50s, were...

Race of Titans | TT racer launches book on 1992 TT clash between Carl Fogarty and Steve Hislop

08 March 2024 by Nye Davis

Pikes Peak International Hillclimb lap record holder and Isle of Man TT racer, Rennie Scaysbrook, has written a 62-page hardcover book, filled with over 100 illustrations to recount the story of the...

Electric featherweight | French trials gurus bring ultra light EM Escape enduro bike to market

08 March 2024 by Nye Davis

French manufacturer Electric Motion are branching out from their usual remit of high-quality battery powered trials bikes, to create a road-legal enduro aimed squarely at tackling the harshest...

Biking legends: Roy Pratt

07 March 2024 by Saffron Wilson

The driving force behind the Imps display team, who’s helped countless kids reach new heights By Saffron Wilson Roy Pratt MBE 84, British, founder of the Imps Motorcycle Display Team. The Imps...

Buy now, pay later (or don't) for a Ducati Scrambler 800 on new 50/50 interest-free finance deal

07 March 2024 by Nye Davis

Ducati have launched a one-of-a-kind finance offer on their £10,995 Full Throttle, and Nightshift plus £9995 Icon Scrambler retro models. The deal will give customers access to a brand-new bike,...

Spring Offer: 4 issues for £2!

06 March 2024 by MCN

You, your motorcycle, the open road, wiping the flies off your visor… It’s time to make the most of the spring weather and get on two wheels. Let MCN be your guide and inspiration this spring, and...

Svartpilen twin incoming | Prototype Husqvarna 801 flat tracker twin arrives ahead of production model

05 March 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Following two social media teasers and countless spy shot photographs, Husqvarna have finally confirmed that a larger, parallel-twin Svartpilen 801 naked bike is on the way for 2024. There is not...

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS with clip-ons and electronic suspension in testing | Spy shots

04 March 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph look to be gearing up for the launch of a more focused Speed Triple 1200 RS super-naked, with new spy shots showing a development bike sporting a racier riding position, plus semi-active...

Heritage Harley arrives | H-D launch 1950s inspired Hydra-Glide Revival

29 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Harley-Davidson have pulled the covers off a new Hydra-Glide Revival model, the firm’s latest edition to their Icons Motorcycle Collection that draws inspiration from Milwaukee cruisers of the...

‘My dream was to ride the most beautiful bikes’

29 February 2024 by MCN

MCN catches up with Simon Crafar, the Kiwi who competed against, and beat, the best in the world Simon Crafar is known by younger race fans for his in-depth MotoGP tech analysis across race...

Artisans in the Peaks | Great Northern Classics sets up teaching hub for owners of historic vehicles

29 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A new classic vehicle workspace is opening in Derby, allowing fans of old school two-and four-wheelers to hone their skills on the tools, as well as being a place to store their precious...

Keeping young riders safe | Police roll out new scheme to improve two wheeled safety for teen bikers

29 February 2024 by Nye Davis

National Highways are working in collaboration with the National Police Chiefs’ Council to roll out a scheme aimed at improving road safety for young motorcyclists. Related: How to pass your...

Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has died

29 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Dave Myers, star of the motorcycle-riding cooking show duo the Hairy Bikers, has died following a fight with cancer, aged just 66. Myers passed away on the evening of Wednesday, February 28, 2024,...

Vmoto Stash storms onto electric market offering high spec and affordable price for young riders

28 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Urban electric motorbike brand Vmoto have confirmed that their new Stash model will be available to UK customers in the next few months, offering top-level tech, impressive performance, and a...

Veteran quartet embark on 5000 mile ride to Cyprus to raise funds for Armed Forces charity

28 February 2024 by Nye Davis

Four veteran mates are preparing to embark on an epic 5000-mile adventure to raise money for Armed Forces charity Help for Heroes. The ex-squaddie quartet, all of whom served in the Royal...

West Coast Harley-Davidson celebrate success at the Harley-Davidson Dealer of the Year Awards

28 February 2024 by Nye Davis

Glasgow-based West Coast Harley-Davidson has walked away from the annual Harley-Davidson UK & Ireland Dealer of the Year Awards with a record-breaking fourth consecutive win for 2023. The award was...

'Potholemageddon' | Britain's roads continue to crumble amidst failing council maintenance

28 February 2024 by Nye Davis

Road maintenance in England dropped by 45% in 2023 compared with five years ago, suggesting our roads are becoming increasingly unsafe for motorcyclists. The report accompanies news that road...

Barton Bike Night moves to mid-week | Popular Lincolnshire meet up back on the biking calendar

28 February 2024 by Nye Davis

Barton Bike Night is back on the calendar this 03 July. The Lincolnshire event, now entering its twentieth seventh year, has previously attracted tens of thousands of bikers to...

Celebrating biking without bulk | Lightweight Adventure Festival back bigger and better for 2024

27 February 2024 by Nye Davis

The Lightweight Adventure Festival is back in the heart of the Peak District for 2024, promising to be better than ever, following a substantial size increase. The event, now entering its third...

Aprilia All Stars back for more | Misano World Circuit set to host another round of Aprilia action

27 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Aprilia will return to the Misano World Circuit in Italy this June for a star-studded celebration of the firm’s on– and off-road exploits. Aprilia All Stars 2024 will take place on Saturday, June 8...

R1 goes track only! Yamaha confirm bikes will remain in Europe despite not meeting Euro5+

23 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha have announced they will not be updating the R1 and R1M superbike duo to meet Euro5+ emissions regulations, but will continue to sell a track only version from 2025 in Europe. “Yamaha Motor...