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Portuguese students make electric motorcycle brand

07 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Three young Portuguese motorcyclists have turned their success from building parts and accessories into an electric motorcycle start-up. The trio met as part of the MotoStudent programme, investing...

Bold new hybrid planned: Yamaha design has petrol motor to extend electric battery range

04 March 2022 by Ben Purvis

Hybrid cars are rapidly becoming the norm as a stepping stone to full electric power and there’s a growing suggestion that bikes might take the same route. In 2030 it will become illegal to sell new...

Fresh 5Four hits the road: Guy Willison’s striking hand-built custom Honda CB1000R is revealed

03 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Motorcycle customiser Guy Willison has unveiled the finished version of the second custom Honda built under his 5Four brand. Willison first built a CB1100RS in 2019, before turning his attention to...

Customiser lightens Indian FTR with layers of sleek carbon fibre

02 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Indian have revealed a second machine from customiser Brice Hennebert called the FTR Black Swan, this time taking cues from 1990s sportsbikes. Hennebert got the idea while racing at the Wheels & Waves...

Royal Enfield commemorate 120th anniversary with special editions

01 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Royal Enfield have unveiled a pair of special edition 650s to commemorate their 120th anniversary. The limited run of Interceptor 650 and Continental GT650s will go on sale in a first come, first...

Return of the 400cc four-cylinder sportsbike as Chinese Colove 400RR revealed

01 March 2022 by Ben Purvis

Chinese brand Colove are promising a series of new machines for Europe including a 400cc sportsbike and an 800cc adventure bike. The 400cc fours that emerged in the second half of the 1980s...

Retro racing heads to the continent with the Great Malle Mountain Rally

24 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Malle have expanded their events calendar, going international to complete a bumper summer of biking fun. Malle have been running their ‘inappropriate bike’ races since 2015, later adding the Great...

Yamaha’s latest hydrogen engine paves the way for new breed of bikes

24 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Yamaha have unveiled a V8 hydrogen powered car engine that sets the stage for a two-wheeled version. The prototype is based on the 5-litre engine from the Lexus RC F with Yamaha modifying the...

Custom Indian FTR AMA channels the style of 1980s racers

24 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Indian have unveiled the first of two new custom bikes built by Brice Hennebert, the man behind their Appaloosa drag racer. The first one seen here is the FTR AMA, while the Black Swan will be...

Kawasaki World Superbike team auction heritage tribute ZX-10RRs

23 February 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Kawasaki Racing Team are auctioning two road-going Ninja ZX-10RR superbikes, paying tribute to the iconic ZXR750 H2 and GPZ900R. The two track-focussed machines are inspired by special heritage...

Indian Challenger-based Pursuit raises the bar for luxury travel

22 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

This is Indian’s new Pursuit – the US brand’s range-topping ‘full-dress’ tourer that looks set to bring new levels of sophistication to the class. It’s derived from Indian’s Challenger bagger, as...

Perfect timing: Triumph unveil limited Breitling edition Speed Twin

22 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

This up-specced version of Triumph’s Speed Twin is the latest limited edition machine to roll out of the British firm’s Hinckley factory and is the result of a tie-up between the firm and premium...

New material inside the latest Ruroc Atlas 4.0 helmet helps it exceed new standards

22 February 2022 by Saffron Wilson

Helmets are getting safer and now a UK firm are pushing the boundaries. The new ECE 22.06 standard means they have to protect against oblique strikes which can cause rotational forces – a common...

Sticky rubber season: New tyres from Pirelli and Continental hit the UK

21 February 2022 by Dan Sutherland

With bikes getting more powerful every year, both Continental and Pirelli have released ‘hyper’ tyres designed to get that stomp to the ground. Starting with the slightly more mainstream option,...

CU on the street: Super Soco bring their CU mini electric moped to the UK

18 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Super Soco have just brought their CU mini to the UK. Marketed as an alternative to e-bikes or small step-on e-scooters, its 0.8bhp motor powers it to a top speed of 25mph. Like many electric bikes...

Retro race aces: Royal Enfield race series heads to Europe

18 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Royal Enfield’s one-make race series is making its way to Europe after Enfield’s French importer, SIMA, kicked off their own racing series. Enfield had previously announced the Continental GT Cup in...

Cost £150 – sold for £281k! Brough Superior nets owner incredible profit at Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale

18 February 2022 by Dan Sutherland

It was a stellar weekend at this year’s Spring Stafford Sale, as a selection of race bikes and a Brough bought for just £150 in 1973, all sold for six-figure sums. Taking place on 22-23 April, the...

New tech: Forward-facing camera for 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX

16 February 2022 by Ben Purvis

Advanced rider-assistance systems are the latest high-tech battleground and with front and rear radars already standard on the 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, the firm’s next move may be the addition of a...

Spied: Are these the new Royal Enfield Bullet 650 and Meteor 650 pairing?

16 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Two new Royal Enfields have been spied out during testing, suggesting the firm are expanding the range to fill the void left by their 500s going the way of the dodo. Prior to the release of the 650...

Yamaha Ténéré World Raid brings more range, extra suspension travel, and more gadgets

15 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Yamaha have unveiled a long distance, off-road adventure focused version of their Ténéré 700, which joins the BMW F850GSA in the land of the supertankers. Until now, if you wanted a really long range...

Brabus 1300 R: Limited edition tie-in with German performance car firm results in this jaw-dropping 1300

11 February 2022 by Ben Purvis

We got the scoop on the KTM Brabus 1300 R last month when the Austrian firm’s new supercar tie-in model was caught testing on the road. Now it’s official and the bike looks every inch the high-end...

Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2022 - win a bike at the event!

10 February 2022 by MCN

MCN Promotion One of the best loved events in the UK, the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 11-13 Feb returns to London’s ExCeL with all the major manufacturers confirming huge displays including...

New plan for E-bikes: Government’s decarbonisation plan looks at bikes

09 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

The Government has launched an action plan that it’s hoped will help realise the potential electric motorcycles and scooters offer for reducing emissions and congestion. The Motorcycle Industry...

Voge 650DSX: Bargain adventure bike to hit dealers in 2022

09 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Chinese brand Voge have released a new A2-compliant adventurer that combines big bike features with a small bike price. If you’re not familiar with Voge, they’re a sub-brand of Loncin who do work for...

Triumph TE-1 prototype takes Speed Triple from three-cylinders to three-pin plug

08 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Triumph have unveiled phase three of their TE-1 electric project with a complete bike that clearly resembles their trademark Speed Triple. The end of phase three marks the conclusion of the...

New KTM 890 line-up spied with one very road-focused version

07 February 2022 by Ben Purvis

Our spies in Austria have spotted KTM testing a trio of new 890 Adventure prototypes showing how the range is set to expand when the next-generation model is revealed. Currently there are two parallel...

Sensor-based rider assistance systems are about to get serious

04 February 2022 by Ben Purvis

It’s only been a year since the first radar-equipped bikes started to reach customers but already there are new companies starting to supply the tech. Over the next couple of years radar is set to...

Lightning the load: Latest electric land speed project uses Niobium for strength, lightness and efficiency

04 February 2022 by Ben Clarke

American electric bike firm Lightning have unveiled their latest project – a high-tech land speed racer with 250mph+ in its sights. The Tachyon Nb has been developed in partnership with Brazilian firm...

CCM celebrate their golden anniversary with titanium Heritage '71

02 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

CCM have built a special edition Spitfire model using a titanium frame as a tribute to the pioneering work of founder Alan Clews to mark their 50th anniversary. Clews was well known in his day for his...

Let’s get riding: Rallymoto release 2022 events calendar

02 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Adventure bike event organisers Rallymoto have released their calendar for 2022, although you’ll have to be quick to bag a spot on their popular ‘500’ series. Rallymoto specialise in navigational...

UK Trackdays return this month

02 February 2022 by Dan Sutherland

After a long winter lay-off, UK trackdays will return to a number of iconic circuits in February. The first dates are being run by well-established firm No Limits Trackdays, who will kick the season...

Spied testing: Single-cylinder Triumphs set to challenge Royal Enfield Meteor

02 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Spyshots have emerged of the first new single-cylinder Triumphs for 50 years as the British brand look to fight back against the rise of Royal Enfield. The new bikes are being built by Indian...

Stealthy new Scout Rogue joins Indian’s line-up with fairing and sportier stance

01 February 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Meet the Indian Scout Rogue, the fourth model in the American firm’s popular 1133cc cruiser line-up, bringing a sportier stance, new quarter fairing and a larger 19in front wheel. Sitting alongside...

Join John McGuinness and James Whitham for some Bikes and Banter fun!

31 January 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

MCN’s weekly columnist and 23-time TT winner, John McGuinness and good friend James Whitham are taking to the road with their Bikes & Banter UK tour, sponsored by MCN. Hosted by race commentator, Matt...

Jewell-laden Triumph expected to sell for £45,000

31 January 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

The Retromobile 2022 sale catalogue has been released with some tasty two-wheeled machines, including classic racebikes and even a custom Triumph built exclusively for the sale. Created from a carbed...

Ducati Unica: Bologna firm reveal factory custom works program

28 January 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati have announced a new custom program, allowing riders to commission one-off bespoke machines, produced in partnership with the firm’s central design department. Launched on January 27, the new...