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Think of Harley-Davidson’s Fat Bob and you imagine it on some mammoth cruise up a long American highway, riding off into the sunset. But try telling that to flat track rider Grant Martin who borrowed...

Bikes for saleWe all know just how good the plucky Street Triple is and this machine, with its original-styled headlights, is today’s bike of the day. Seller says “We have an excellent condition Triumph Street...

PROMOTIONDB1-Lite GPS tracker from Rewire Security is a real time GPS tracking for motorbikes and cars. It comes ready to use and does not require any technical knowledge whatsoever. Once installed the...

MCN ShopAhhhhh, Valentine’s day, the one day of the year where it’s socially acceptable to be overly loved up and outwardly romantic to your better half. Now, if you’re a biker, your other half will generally...

Last week Triumph released a video hinting at a race between Carl Fogarty and Gary Johnson. The video strongly suggested there would be a new bike on the horizon and it didn’t take a genius to realise...

What is your favourite bike of all time? Is it your first machine after passing your test, the bike that you were on during your best-ever ride or the faithful workhorse that never let you down?...

Hi Charley, how are you doing? "Not too bad at all, thank you. I could complain, but then nobody cares!" So you're a Triumph ambassador - which new ones have you ridden? "All of them. The new...

Ride your bike for 5000 miles (or more) before the end of the year This isn’t a competition. You don’t win a prize for the most miles covered and there’s no award for the person that reaches 5000...

Bikes for saleSomething for every occasion and brilliant for year-round riders, this Bandit is today’s bike of the day. Seller says “This Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit comes presented in excellent condition throughout and...

Bikes for saleOur Used Bike Expert, Neil Murray, has once again dished out the bikes catching his eye this week. So out of over 15,000 two-wheelers on MCN's Bikes For Sale, here's the quick low-down on a 2007...

Bikes for saleDo you remember back when middleweight Ducati sportsbikes really were middleweights?This 848 is today’s bike of the day, and it comes in white too, to match those snowy landscapes. Seller says “This...

Love the KTM RC390 but it’s not quite sharp enough for you? Well you’re in luck as KTM have announced the RC390 R – a homologated, limited edition version that’s just a race kit away from Supersport...

If you want the ultimate large-capacity maxi scooter such as Yamaha’s £9799 TMAX or the £9199 Suzuki Burgman 650, you need deep pockets. However, the middleweight, 400cc versions here offer just as...

In 2019 Moto2 will be powered by three-cylinder 765cc Triumph engines. It’s out with Honda's peaky CBR600RR screamers and in with the angry rasp of Britain’s best triple. It’s the biggest shake up in...

It’s 24 years since Triumph first launched the Speed Triple, perfectly catching the wave of the naked sportsbikes. It’s had a string of updates since – including six new engines – and it doesn’t...

A new year marks a fresh start and another chance to achieve your #ride5000miles goal. In a bid to get ahead early, R5K members are already back out on the roads; enjoying their bikes and adding to...

For this week's Sunday Social we spoke with Stuart Day, former British Enduro champion and owner of the Trials Day school. What’s for breakfast on your Sunday ride? “I live in Staffordshire, so it’s...

This scooter, which you can ride on land and water, will make you forget any cool thing people like Guy Martin or Robbie Maddison have ever conquered on two wheels in extreme...

On my left is the beautiful Pacific Ocean, where perfect waves peel onto empty beaches. To my right niche cafés and cool pit-stop ‘hang-outs’ sit in the shade of an avenue of palm trees. Between them,...

Bikes for salePerfect for commuting and winter duties, and a bit of a bargain considering the low mileage, this ER-6F is today’s bike of the day. Seller says “This is a very clean bike with very low mileage having...

You have a brand-new Harley-Davidson and £5,500 in your pocket to spend on parts to customise it, what would you do? Introduce that, and a less than a year as your timescale and you’ll have an idea of...

New research carried out by the University of Waterloo, Canada has found that altering the material negative electrodes (one of the components that make up batteries) could give huge capacity...

Nearly half of us don't put safety at the top of the list when we are buying new leathers according to a survey of 1000 riders carried out by insurance giant Carole Nash. While some riders check...

Think some of the latest superbikes and adventure bikes cost a pretty penny or two? They're nothing compared to some of the most expensive bikes ever to sell at auction. Some of the below bikes...

MCN ShopSummer was all too long ago now, and the grip of winter is very much upon us. That doesnt mean your digits need to freeze though. When it comes to winter warmers there's a huge array of gloves to...

Let’s face it, when it comes to the heroic Isle of Man TT, or the gruelling Dakar races, you need to have a healthy mix of bravery, talent and determination. Oh, and a pair of massive cahoonas of...

Spyshots show KTM are working on a new 690 Enduro and Supermoto For those of us who have a passion for big singles, 2017 was a sad year as KTM dropped both the 690 Enduro R and the 690 SMC R from...

Yamaha have purchased Brudeli, manufacturers of the Leanster 654L and 625L, in a bid to strengthen their three-wheeled portfolio. We know what you’re thinking: who on earth are Brudeli? Brudeli were...

Bikes for saleArguably the best looking 125 going, this Yamaha YZF-R125 is today’s bike of the day. Seller says “This 2016 Yamaha YZF-R125 comes with just 3018 miles and only 1 previous owner. It has ABS and is...

For the big kid that still lives inside you, or maybe just for your own kids, Lego has 10,000 supporters of a Tron light cycle set, based on the Disney film Tron Legacy. In the hope that this...

Kawasaki are attempting to pave the way with a new three wheeler concept bike. The firm claims this is the future, but have we seen it all before? In 2013 the Japanese firm unveiled the J Concept at...

The ultimate daredevil and Nitro Circus star and founder, Travis Pastrana found a new way to involve US talk show host Jay Leno in his stunts. By jumping over his head.  The 17-time X Games...

Bikes for saleToday's bike of the day is this 2008 Aprilia Shiver 750, which is going for £3699. Seller says “This bike has just arrived and is in superb condition. It's covered just 3530 miles from new and comes...

BIKES FOR SALEHave you noticed how used bikes seem to have more miles on them these days? The average three-to-four-year-old bike (the ones I see anyway) all seem to have 20k-25k miles on the clocks. I know that’s...

Winter can be a tricky time when it comes to new bike sales, but Chris Walker Kawasaki have come up with two tempting reasons for riders to part with their cash over the festive period. Taking the...

Bikes for saleOur bargain of the week is this aggressively-styled yet amazingly rider friendly Ducati Diavel Carbon.  SELLER SAYS "Ducati Diavel Carbon Red. Full Termi system and Ohlins rear shock. Immaculate...