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K1600 on a mission: Rider visits 26 countries to spread the word on soil

09 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

A 64-year-old Indian spiritualist is three-quarters of the way through a 26-nation, 20,000-mile ride from London to India, in an unusual bid to raise awareness of the dangers of soil...

Ovaobike reveal six-model range as new e-brand hits Britain

09 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Yes, another new Far Eastern electric bike brand – but this time with a difference. Taiwanese-built Ovaobike may be new to Brit bikers but the current three-model range boasting Brembo brakes and a...

Anti-tampering victory for bikers: Petition sees MPs debate the impact of proposed ban

06 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Campaigners are celebrating following the Government’s confirmation that proposed new vehicle ‘anti-tampering’ regulations won’t ban most traditional motorcycle modifications as originally...

Double Dutch electric racer! Students aim for MotoGP laptimes with e-bike project

05 May 2022 by Phil West

This MotoGP-lookalike electric racer is one of two battery-powered machines recently revealed by a team of Dutch students, developed in partnership with World Superbike championship-winners, Ten Kate...

Combat’s new Bomber: £100k V-twin unveiled

05 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Extreme American V-twin brand Combat – formerly known as Confederate Motorcycles – have announced their 2022 range of bikes which is now headed by the new £100,000 ‘Bomber’. The new bike is based...

Bikestop celebrates 10-year D-Air anniversary with May 7 event

04 May 2022 by Saffron Wilson

Bike Stop in Stevenage are celebrating 10 years of stocking and selling Italian kit brand Dainese’s D-Air products and are marking the occasion with an event on Saturday May 7 2022. To celebrate...

MCN guide: choosing an electric dirt bike in the UK

04 May 2022 by Ben Clarke

While the motorcycle world at large is taking its time to warm to electric alternatives to petrol, there’s one category that’s embracing the tech with open arms in the UK: electric dirt...

Best of British: Norton snap up 55 classic models to celebrate firm's heritage

04 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Norton Motorcycles are taking a deep dive into their illustrious history and establishing a new heritage collection spanning 55 classic models built over 76 years. The new fleet was purchased from...

Pumping you for money: How we’re still paying too much for fuel, despite 9p-per-litre price drop

03 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Research into fuel prices across the UK has revealed that we should be paying less at the pumps, despite the average price per litre falling by nearly 9p in July. According to findings from the...

Honda to celebrate 30 years of the Fireblade at Donington Park BSB

29 April 2022 by Josh Close

Honda are planning a special weekend for their customers and fans at Donington Park on the weekend of May 20-22 to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Fireblade. The original bike, the CBR900RR,...

Bonhams Phil Morris auction: Buy a piece of motorcycle racing history

29 April 2022 by Ben Clarke

Bidding is underway for the contents of the Phil Morris Road Racing Museum in a special Bonhams online auction. Highlights of the collection – which includes over 330 pieces of racing memorabilia –...

Getting amped up: D3O develop new AMP helmet liner system absorb low-level impacts

29 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Motorcycle helmet safety standards have been rightfully given a boost recently with the introduction of ECE 22.06 and a greater focus on rotational injuries. Now armour specialists D3O want to take...

CRF300 Rally Raid: Upgrades to turn lightweight Honda into mini adventurer

28 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Rally Raid Products have created a package of upgrades for the CRF300L and CRF300L Rally that turn it from a cheap and cheerful trailbike into a well-equipped lightweight adventure bike. “Lots of...

High-octane Hayabusa: TTS supercharger delivers at least 300bhp at the back wheel on road-legal Suzuki

27 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Silverstone-based TTS have created a bolt-on supercharger to fit every generation of Hayabusa and it catapults the horsepower at the Suzuki’s rear wheel to between 300bhp and 360bhp. The kit uses a...

Getting gassed up for the road: Off-road specialist GasGas ready to take to the tarmac

26 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

GasGas are taking their first modern era steps into the road market, revealing their SM 700 and ES 700 single-cylinder middleweight range. The supermoto-style SM 700 and dual-purpose ES 700 share...

Aprilia Pro for a day: Grab some track time with GP riders

26 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

As part of their ‘All Stars’ festival at Misano, Italy, on May 7–8, Aprilia are offering an on track ‘pro experience’. On the Sunday those who are lucky enough to bag tickets will get to spend the day...

Revolutionary Shoei ‘Opticson’ helmet is edging towards production

22 April 2022 by Ben Purvis

The idea of having a head-up display (HUD) inside a motorcycle helmet is far from new, but despite dozens of false starts, it’s still not a technology that’s managed to break into mainstream...

Major rethink as KTM aim to increase touring abilities of 1290 Super Duke GT

22 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

New spyshots have emerged showing that KTM are working on another 1290 Super Duke GT update less than a year after the current model received a minor refresh. Appearing to be a ground-up redesign, it...

Battle to hit a 300mph standing mile is hotting up as five hotshots close in

20 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Guy Martin has been back out testing his turbo-charged Suzuki Haybusa as he targets the 300mph standing mile record – but the TT hero and TV star won’t be getting things all his own way as more squads...

Lincolnshire Police target motorbikes in Operation Snap

20 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Lincolnshire Police have renewed their call for drivers to snoop on motorcyclists by uploading dashcam footage. As part of their ‘Operation Snap’ campaign, which encourages members of the public to do...

Yamaha reveal XSR125 Legacy edition for 2022

19 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha have revealed a new XSR125 Legacy edition for 2022, which builds on the firm’s pre-existing learner legal retro roadster with fresh colours, spoked wheels and chunkier Metzeler Karoo...

Indian ditch the chrome to become the face of American performance

14 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

One hundred and seventy-seven mph. That was Jeremy McWilliams’ top speed as he fired up the banking at the Daytona on his way to taking the top spot at the King of the Baggers. A few seconds quicker...

New Enfield’s on the right track: Dirt-inspired 650 twin tracker spied in testing on UK roads

14 April 2022 by Phil West

A new street-tracking naked version of Royal Enfield’s 650 twin range looks almost ready to go into production. These covert pictures were taken by an MCN reader, who spotted the machine – sporting...

Harley-Davidson Nightster: New entry-level water-cooled Sportster model replaces iconic 883

12 April 2022 by Richard Newland

Sixty-five years after the first Sportster, Harley-Davidson have produced their first water-cooled entry-level model, which also rekindles the Nightster name in the range. Pulling off the same...

Lincs and Notts rideout aims to raise thousands for local Blood Bikers and Air Ambulance groups

12 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

A group of charitable volunteers have organised a 62-mile ride this coming September to raise money for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance, plus both the Lincolnshire and...

Beliebe it or not: Vespa teams up with Justin Bieber for special Sprint

12 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Vespa have unveiled a special edition Sprint, designed by none other than Justin Bieber. The teen pop idol turned millennial fashion icon (nope, don’t ask us either) has turned his hand to design,...

Current affairs: Horwin planning fast-charging ‘niobium-battery’ bike by 2024

12 April 2022 by Ben Purvis

The Brazilian arm of electric bike firm Horwin has inked a deal with niobium supplier CBMM to bring ultra-fast charging niobium batteries to the company’s bikes as soon as 2024. Niobium is an element...

Keep yourself safe: Police offer tips ahead of start of riding season

12 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Lincolnshire Police have asked riders to be vigilant as they return to the roads over the Easter weekend. Having examined their statistics for the last three years, Lincs police say that the most...

Yamaha developing power steering for motorcycles

11 April 2022 by Ben Purvis

The barrage of rider aids on today’s bikes would be unthinkable to riders even a decade or so ago but Yamaha’s latest addition could be a game-changer – not only adding an extra layer of safety but...

‘It’s not like other shows – it’s real’: Dropping the S-Bomb on the BBC’s Sunday night hit – The Speedshop

08 April 2022 by Saffron Wilson

There’s not much that can beat spending Sunday evening on the sofa in the company of great biking stories, as you try to ignore the inevitable arrival of another Monday. And to make Sundays even...

Sammy Miller’s 'Miller' returns to join famous museum

08 April 2022 by Phil West

Sammy Miller MBE, riding legend and owner of the Sammy Miller Museum, has just finished the restoration of arguably his rarest bike yet – the one-off, eponymously named, ‘Miller’. Although most famous...

Adventure Spec release Honda CRF300L accessory range

07 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Kit retailers Adventure Spec have released a range of parts to turn the Honda CRF300L from tame green laner into a fully fledged small-capacity adventurer. The range follows on from their already...

MPs probe Norton pensions: Inquiry aims to protect future pension holders

07 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Parliament’s Work and Pensions Committee has launched an inquiry into the collapse of pension schemes run by former Norton Motorcycles owner Stuart Garner with the aim of better protecting and...

Septuagenarian keeps on riding: Charity support sees lifelong biker remain on two wheels after cancer

07 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

A lifetime biker can celebrate his 75th birthday this week on two wheels thanks to support from the National Association of Bikers with a Disability (NABD). Retired church minister John Schofield, 74,...

More than 80 collectable bikes up for grabs in April auction

06 April 2022 by Phil West

Two collections of classic bikes, including machines as diverse as a 1949 Norton International, 1952 Sunbeam S7, 1978 Kawasaki KH250 triple and even a rare Morgan three-wheeler, are among the stars of...

MotoGP tech to improve airflow is set to make its way onto road bikes

05 April 2022 by Ben Purvis

If you’ve had even a passing interest in MotoGP over the last few years you’ll have noticed there’s something of an aerodynamic revolution underway for motorcycles. And some of that work is trickling...