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Voxan Wattman zaps to 283mph

08 December 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Not content with setting 11 new world records, Voxan have overhauled their Wattman electric land speed bike and bagged another. With former GP racer Max Biaggi at the controls again, the new bike...

Radical new Triumph Tiger 1200 arrives: Lighter, more powerful and now with an option for a 30-litre tank

07 December 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Triumph have unveiled a fully overhauled Tiger 1200 range that is not only claimed to be lighter and more powerful than the competition but also adds a 30-litre long-range tank option for the first...

Cake ready to deliver: Subscription service introduced for firm's business vehicles

07 December 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer Cake may have a solution to meet the demand for last mile delivery vehicles – a subscription service to rent modified Makka and Ösa models. As reported in...

Circuit break? BMW launches track tuition programme at Anglesey

06 December 2021 by Andy Calton

BMW have launched a four-level track school with some superstar instructors. Prices for a day of track tuition, at the stunning and challenging Anglesey circuit in North Wales, start at £649 with...

Yamaha’s SpinForged wheels save weight, improve handling and don’t cost a packet

02 December 2021 by Ben Purvis

Excess weight has always been a bike designer’s nemesis, but while overall reductions are welcome, there are disproportionate benefits from cutting the mass of a motorcycle’s wheels. That’s where...

Bimota boss confirms Kawasaki H2 SX-powered Tesi tourer is on the way

02 December 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Bimota are thinking big with two new models revealed at the European Eicma motorcycle show in Milan last week, along with bold plans for more groundbreaking machines in the near future. The firm are...

New power-packed Norton Cafe Racer costs over £40k!

02 December 2021 by Stuart Prestidge

Norton Motorcycles have launched what they claim is the most powerful British café racer in production with the company’s 185bhp liquid-cooled 1200cc, 72-degree V4 engine at its heart. The V4CR is...

Triumph’s one in a million: Brit marque marks milestone with one-off Tiger 900

01 December 2021 by Ben Clarke

Triumph’s one millionth bike (of the Hinckley/John Bloor era) rolled off the production line last week. The machine, a special Tiger 900 Rally Pro with a one-off silver paintjob and graphics, was...

CFMoto get serious with new track focussed SR-C21 sportsbike concept

30 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

CFMoto have made their future track-focussed intentions very clear – revealing a new SR-C21 sportsbike concept at the Eicma trade show, in Milan. The Chinese bike firm, who are the latest name to...

Getting RC: Naked version of the Bimota KB4 sportsbike unveiled

30 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

You wait for one Bimota to come along, and then two arrive all at once. Revealed alongside the stunning KB4 at the Eicma Motorcycle Show in Milan, comes the KB4 RC – a bold and brash naked. Related...

F.B Mondial revive past Piega name for futuristic 125 naked roadster

29 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

F.B Mondial are reviving the Piega name after 21 years for a minimalist learner-legal streetfighter, complete with winglets and a TFT dash. The Piega name was previously used in the firm’s 2001...

Zero’s latest tech allows sweeping upgrades to be made via an app

29 November 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

There’s no question we live in an instant-gratification society but the latest development from electric bike pioneers Zero takes it to a new level by offering ‘over-the-air’ updates that can...

MCN Sport: ROSSI – THE GREATEST

29 November 2021 by MCN

MCN Promotion Valentino Rossi is, quite simply, the Greatest Of All Time. He exploded into grand prix racing with a cheeky irreverence that rocked the establishment, astounded his rivals, and...

TT ace James Hillier raises thousands for mental health charity

26 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Road racing star James Hillier has raised more than £5000 for mental health charity CALM by riding from John O’Groats to Land’s End in a single day… on a Honda C90. Setting off at 2am on a chilly...

Harder, better, faster, stronger: Ducati update the V4 Panigale to be ever more track focused

25 November 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Ducati have given their top of the range Panigale V4 superbike an update with a view to making it an even more potent track performer, while also making it a bit easier to ride for us mere...

Spy shots: KTM RC990 parallel-twin sportsbike spotted in testing

25 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

KTM look to be gearing up for a large capacity sportsbike return, with spy shots again emerging of a fully faired parallel-twin RC990. The blacked out KTM prototype was last captured for MCN in the...

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT refined for 2022

24 November 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

KTM have waved their magic wand at the ultimate sports tourer for hooligans resulting in a plethora of small but welcome upgrades to the 1290 Super Duke GT. Internally the motor has been given a...

New Ninja on the radar: Kawasaki’s supercharged H2 SX flagship gets major makeover for 2022

23 November 2021 by Phil West

Say ‘hello’ to the new supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, the bike which, due to a raft of revisions including being the first Japanese machine to adopt Bosch’s advanced radar-guided electronics, is,...

Kawasaki Versys 650 gets big bike makeover for 2022

23 November 2021 by Phil West

Kawasaki’s popular, twin cylinder all-rounder, the Versys 650, is getting a significant makeover for 2022. Related articles on MCN Kawasaki Z650RS review Kawasaki Z650 review Kawasaki Ninja 650 Most...

Bimota KB4 hits the UK: Kawasaki-powered retro available to buy now

23 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Bimota’s KB4 retro superbike has finally arrived in the UK following its official unveil last November at the Eicma show in Milan. The latest machine from the Italian boutique brand, it’s powered...

Royal Enfield SG650 concept: A new direction for much-loved company

23 November 2021 by Phil West

This radical, 650cc, twin cylinder concept cruiser has been created by Royal Enfield to explore possible directions the Indian company’s future bikes might take. Called the SG650, it’s based on the...

Katana sharpened! Suzuki roadster gets 2022 engine and electronics updates

23 November 2021 by Phil West

Suzuki’s popular retro-inspired Katana roadster has got a significant makeover for 2022 to gain more power, improved electronics, uprated dash, new colours and more! Originally introduced in 2019 as a...

Aprilia updates RS660, Tuono and unveils all-new scooters

23 November 2021 by Andy Calton

Aprilia has brought out two new versions of its popular Tuono 660 and RS660 sportsbike, as well as all-new 125 and 200cc scooters. The Tuono 660 (pictured above) is now available in ‘Factory’ trim,...

Hornet returns! Honda revive legendary naked bike name for surprise concept at Eicma

23 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Honda have announced plans to revive the iconic Hornet name – revealing a surprise naked bike concept at the Eicma trade show, in Milan. The Japanese firm delivered the announcement at the end of...

Elefants in the room: MV Agusta borrow a slice of Cagiva’s Dakar racing heritage for two new adventure bikes

23 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

MV Agusta have dived headfirst into the adventure bike market, revealing two mud-plugging models inspired by the Dakar Rally success of the Cagiva Elefant. Related articles on MCN MV Agusta Turismo...

Ready for small ADVenture? Honda unveil 350 version of their adventure scooter

23 November 2021 by Phil West

Meet the new Honda ADV350, a scooter the Japanese firm say is conceived to mix the sophistication and practicality of a conventional, mid-range scooter with a fashionable rugged style as inspired by...

Honda gives Fireblade major improvements for 2022 and 30th Anniversary SP fully unveiled

23 November 2021 by Phil West

There wasn’t much wrong with Honda’s CBR1000RR-R and SP superbikes – they were brand-new just two years ago, after all – but Honda has improved them anyway. Related articles on MCN Honda CBR1000RR-R...

New Yamaha MT-10 SP raises the bar: Latest Ohlins suspension leads changes to Japan’s top super naked

22 November 2021 by Phil West

Following Yamaha’s recent unveiling of a virtually all-new MT-10 super naked with six extra bhp, refreshed styling, improved brakes and new TFT dash, comes this even higher spec SP version. Related...

Kenyan-built Opibus expected to cost under a grand

18 November 2021 by Phil West

This rugged two-wheeler might not win any beauty contests but it could change the world by being the first electric bike built in Africa with the idea of being so affordable and practical it could...

Affordable Mutt FSR125 and 250 get racier wheels, styling and more

17 November 2021 by Phil West

UK firm Mutt Motorcycles have unveiled two updated FSR models. Still based around a Chinese-built, old-school air-cooled single in either 125cc/12bhp or 250cc/21bhp guises, the two bikes are the...

BSB R1s will hit the road: 10 Mackenzie replicas are being built

17 November 2021 by Phil West

If you ever fancied a true replica of a BSB championship-winning machine – now’s your chance! A special run of 10 replicas of Tarran ‘Taz’ Mackenzie’s 2021 BSB-winning Yamaha R1 are to be built, each...

Semi-active super naked: KTM reveal 1290 Super Duke R Evo with electronic WP springs

16 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

KTM are updating their snarling V-twin 1290 Super Duke R range for 2022, revealing a new Evo model complete with WP semi-active suspension. Already impressively damped in standard trim, thanks to full...

Yamaha TMAX goes to the max! Top-spec scoot gets more tech and a major restyle

16 November 2021 by Ben Clarke

Yamaha TMAX Tech Max has been updated for 2022. The firm’s flagship maxi-scooter gets sportier looks and bang up-to-date tech. The front-end is now more muscular with reshaped and higher headlights...

Going, going, gone! World's Fastest Bobber sells for £38k

15 November 2021 by Phil West

This radical, supercharged, nitrous-injected Triumph Bonneville Bobber sold for a whopping £38,000 last week. The bike, claimed to be the ‘world’s fastest bobber’ was built by Midlands custom Triumph...

Team Classic Suzuki to campaign GSX-R750 SRAD racer

12 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Team Classic Suzuki have turned the clocks back to 1996 and introduced a gorgeous GSX-R750 SRAD racer, ready to compete in future international classic meetings. The bike is based around a former...

The everyday Streetfighter? Ducati's new V2 takes tech from baby Panigale

11 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati are broadening the appeal of their Streetfighter line-up for 2022, revealing a more approachable £14,995 V2 model based on the Panigale V2 sportsbike. It’s been almost two years since Ducati...