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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...

The full SP: Ducati launch blacked-out lightweight Streetfighter V4 SP

11 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati have launched their most bonkers super naked to date – a lighter version of the Streetfighter V4 S boasting an exclusive paintjob, single seat and components taken from the Superleggera V4...

LiteLok take lightweight motorbike security to the next level

11 November 2021 by Ben Clarke

Lightweight motorcycle security specialists LiteLok have unveiled their latest product, the Core Moto. Rather than aiming to be impervious to attack, the LiteLok is intended to be as secure as...

Honda reinvent the superbike: Composite and cast alloy monocoque patent revealed

10 November 2021 by Ben Purvis

It’s been more than 35 years since the Suzuki GSX-R750 laid the template that almost every Japanese superbike still follows – but Honda have been hard at work creating a machine that might topple the...

For a limited time only: Triumph unveil three new special editions

09 November 2021 by Phil West

Triumph have unveiled a raft of new special editions based on the Rocket 3 R and GT, Thruxton RS and Street Twin models. Although the numbers won’t be limited, each of the specials will only be on...

Fighter pilot kit ready to roll: Aegis Rider’s new head-up display could be a game-changer

05 November 2021 by Stuart Prestidge

A new way to navigate while riding could soon be released onto the mass market as Swiss company Aegis Rider look set to release an augmented reality (AR) head-up display system to bolt into your...

Rebooted Yamaha XSR900 retro packs a bigger punch

02 November 2021 by Phil West

Following the fully-revised 2021 MT-09 roadster comes Yamaha’s new 2022 XSR900 – the retro-styled sister bike to the popular MT triple. And, with more power, a much improved lighter yet stronger...

Star Wars-inspired Royal Enfield Meteor 350 leads a tide of custom builds

01 November 2021 by Phil West

Heritage bike brand Royal Enfield are aiming to kick off a new wave of custom builds with this brand new, one-off, Star Wars-influenced version of their Meteor 350. Called ‘The Starship Meteor’ it was...

Rotary revival: 220bhp, £85,000 Crighton CR700W track bike launched

01 November 2021 by Phil West

This rotary-powered, ultra-exotic, limited edition track bike is the just-unveiled CR700W – the latest project of former Norton rotary racing genius Brian Crighton. And, with a whopping 220bhp from...

Norden arrives: Husqvarna 901 adventurer set for on and off-road exploration from 2022

30 October 2021 by Dan Sutherland

After almost two years of spy shots, and video teasers Husqvarna have finally lifted the covers off their hotly anticipated Norden 901 adventure bike. Based on the pre-existing KTM 890 Adventure...

Norton V4SV: New Norton’s new superbike unveiled

29 October 2021 by Ben Clarke

Norton have given us the first images and details of their redesigned flagship superbike, which they say is ‘all-new and re-engineered’ to be the ‘most luxurious British superbike ever created’. Now...

Lexmoto LS-N 125 naked takes aim at its premium rivals

29 October 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Small capacity Chinese bike specialists Lexmoto are taking aim at the premium end of the learner-legal sports naked market – revealing a new £3799 LS-N 125 complete with mobile connectivity, an LCD...

BMW's K1600 tourers get ultra-modern dash, suspension and more

28 October 2021 by Phil West

BMW have given their six-cylinder K1600 tourer family a big (and probably overdue) boost for 2022 with updated engines, improved suspension, LED lights, uprated music and, best of all, a massive,...

Multistrada reaches its peak: Ducati all-rounder gets uprated chassis, electronics and more

28 October 2021 by Phil West

These are the first official pictures of the new, performance-enhanced, Pikes Peak version of Ducati’s already brilliant Multistrada V4. We’ve ridden it: Ducati Multilstrada V4 Pikes Peak...

High-tech cars face new safety standards for detecting bikers

28 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

A major step-forward in motorcycle safety beckons following plans for an updated testing protocol on new car electronic safety avoidance systems. Motorcyclists had raised concerns over the new...

Thirty years of Fireblade magic: Special edition to mark the bike that changed our world

28 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Honda are working on a special edition Fireblade to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original model. The CBR900RR FireBlade launched to critical and commercial acclaim in 1992, ushering in a new...

No extra fuel duty! Unexpected bonus in Chancellor’s Budget

28 October 2021 by Phil West

An unexpected bonus for bikers in the Budget by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak came when it was revealed there would be no extra duty on fuel. In the first major Budget since the UK has...

Piaggio and BP team up for commercial electrification strategy

27 October 2021 by Ben Clarke

Piaggio Group have announced that they will be working with oil company BP to roll out a ‘set of services’ for electric vehicles in the two and three-wheeled sector. The firms will work together on...

Triumph unveil Gold Line versions of Bonneville models available for one year only

26 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

After the success of their limited-edition Gold Line Street Twin in 2020, Triumph have now expanded the offering to eight different models. Each comes in a different colour but all share the same...

Call to junk bike test system: Multi-layered approach found to have no benefits

26 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

The National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) have called for changes to the UK’s motorcycle licence testing and training regime after current convoluted rules were found to make biking no...

Fit for a king: MV Agusta release special edition Superveloce Ago

25 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

MV Agusta have unveiled a special edition Superveloce Ago retro sportsbike to honour the racing successes of ex-factory racer Giacomo Agostini. Ago won 15 world championships across his career, as...

Northumbria PCC exploring designated area for off roading to tackle anti-social riding

21 October 2021 by Ben Clarke

Northumbria Police are considering a plan to dedicate a piece of land to off road bikers so that they have a legal place to ride. The force hopes the plan will reduce the number of people who take to...

Honda NT1100: a slimmed-down Africa Twin for the roads and for under £12k!

21 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Honda have brought touring back into focus with its new NT1100 – an Africa Twin based sports tourer that has modern performance, old-school practicality and a sensible price tag. Honda say they made...

Angle grinder eater: British designed Hiplok D1000 steps up the fight against bike thieves

20 October 2021 by Ben Purvis

There’s an ongoing war between the powers of good and evil as riders find new ways to combat the ever-evolving tactics of criminals. Now British lock firm Hiplok is stepping up with a new weapon in...

Quarter-litre learners: A2 test changes bring 250cc bikes into play

19 October 2021 by Ben Clarke

An amendment to motorcycle licence legislation that allows riders to take their A2 test on a 250 has been published in draft form. Following a consultation, the DVSA opted to lower the minimum engine...

JD and poke: Indian use Jack Daniel's special to launch new tech

19 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Indian have unveiled a Jack Daniel’s limited-edition Challenger Dark Horse that is so much more than a fancy paintjob. The new bike brings with it a host of top-notch brand-new tech. Oh and it comes...

Supermono for the 21st century: Ducati veteran Terblanche reworks the legendary racer

19 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

The man behind some of the most memorable Ducatis of all time, Pierre Terblanche, has reimagined the Supermono to help launch the new Barber Advanced Design Centre. Related articles on MCN NCCR turn...

KTM have confirmed the 890 SMT is on the way

15 October 2021 by Stuart Prestidge

KTM have launched an SMT model based on the 890 Adventure, and you can read our full KTM 890 SMT review now. A replacement for the old V-twin 990 SMT, spy shots of the touring of version of KTM’s...

Ducati add new Urban Motard and 1100 Tribute Pro models to 2022 retro Scrambler line-up

14 October 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati have added to their already extensive retro Scrambler line-up for 2022 – introducing the seventies-inspired 1100 Tribute Pro and the beaky, road-focussed Urban Motard. Starting with the...

Servicemen fix up BMW R1150RS to raise money for Combat Stress

13 October 2021 by Dan Sutherland

A group of military personnel have restored an abandoned BMW R1150RS in the hope of raising almost £4000 for the Combat Stress charity. The group form part of 6 Regiment of the Royal Logistics Corps...

Kawasaki show off next generation of electric and hybrid bikes in Japan

13 October 2021 by Phil West

New images of Kawasaki’s two imminent, all-new, electric and hybrid bikes undergoing final testing suggest the firm are set to be the first of the Japanese Big Four to put next-generation EV road...

MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR updated, meant to be easier to live with

13 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

The MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR is among the firm’s most popular bikes, and it’s been updated with a new engine, chassis and electronics suite. The idea, so MV say, is to keep things as fun and zippy as...

Disabled motorcyclist Claire Lomas MBE ready to ride again

12 October 2021 by Andy Calton

Disabled motorcyclist Claire Lomas MBE raised over £10,000 by completing the London Marathon in a wheelchair, while wearing full bike gear. Now she has her sights set on riding a lap of the TT circuit...