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Watch this! MCN YouTube channel hits 250k subscribers
26 August 2020 by
We’re thrilled to announce the MCN YouTube channel has passed a quarter of a million subscribers. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all for watching our videos, subscribing, and joining...
Rescheduled Malle Mile proves the show can go on
25 August 2020 by
The rescheduled Malle Mile went ahead without a hitch at the weekend, with hundreds of riders and spectators enjoying fun in the sun. The Malle Mile is a weekend-long motorcycle festival celebrating...
Royal Enfield Tribute Black limited edition marks end of 500cc engine
24 August 2020 by
Royal Enfield's Classic Tribute Black limited edition marking the end of the firm’s 500cc engine is here, and it costs £5499. Related articles on MCN Prices announced for Royal Enfield Bullet...
Super Ténéré rider sets off on lap of UK to keep live shows on the road
24 August 2020 by
Yamaha Super Ténéré rider Jez Harvey has raised the curtain on a sponsored ride around the UK coastline in a bid to help struggling theatres hit hard by the Covid-19 lockdown. Worthing-based Jez,...
CCM Spitfire Blackout pays tribute to bikes used in upcoming Marvel Black Widow feature film
21 August 2020 by
CCM have revealed a new Spitfire Blackout model to commemorate their appearance in the upcoming Marvel movie; Black Widow, starring Scarlett Johansson. The Bolton-based brand prepared six rugged...
Yamaha Europe and YART team up for limited-run Petronas MotoGP replica R1
21 August 2020 by
Yamaha Europe have teamed up with Yamaha Austria Racing Team (YART) to create a run of 46 individually numbered Petronas Sepang Racing MotoGP team replica YZF-R1s. The 46 machines have been...
Ride-outs saved: motorcycles removed from Stevenage Council's injunction application
20 August 2020 by
A controversial High Court injunction application that put bike meet-ups and ride-outs in Stevenage at risk of being made illegal has been altered to take motorcycles out of the firing line. Full...
Super Soco reveal new electric CPx maxi scooter
19 August 2020 by
Meet the Super Soco CPx: the new, 'super-sized', electric maxi scoot from the UK’s best-selling electric motorcycle brand. Complete with two seats and optional twin batteries, its performance is...
BMW's carbon-fibre swingarm replacement concept
19 August 2020 by
Amongst the landmarks in motorcycle design, the swingarm stands out as one of the greatest. But now BMW have come up with a revised version of the idea that takes advantage of their extensive...
TV and social media presenter Joe Cooper fronts-up South Yorkshire training video
18 August 2020 by
A new scheme has been set up in South Yorkshire, to help young riders assess the safety of their machines ahead of what is expected to be a busy August bank holiday for biking. Fronted by TV presenter...
Running up that hill: Indian announce AMA Pro Hillclimb entry
18 August 2020 by
Indian Motorcycles have announced a return to hill-climbing with a specially adapted version of their FTR750 flattracker, which has taken the American Flat Track series by storm. Related articles on...
Bonhams Summer Sale sees hundreds of classics find new homes
17 August 2020 by
The rescheduled Bonhams Motorcycle Sale took place at Bicester Heritage centre over the weekend, with hundreds of bikes shooting well clear of their estimates to make it Bonham’s best-ever two-wheeled...
#Ride5000miles members reunite after lockdown for a camping adventure
17 August 2020 by
With lockdown restrictions gently easing to allow for some proper homegrown motorcycle touring, members of the #ride5000miles group packed their bags for a three-day weekend of adventure in...
Motorcycle dealers paying top prices and £500 incentives as used stock dwindles
14 August 2020 by
The value of used bikes is on the rise due to a combination of factors brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, say UK dealers and industry figures. Rebounding demand post-lockdown, production...
MotoGP ticket row: full refund for cancelled GP tickets booked online not possible
13 August 2020 by
After months of delay, people who bought tickets for now cancelled MotoGP races are receiving refunds – but it’s not for the full amount and it has left a bitter taste. Ross Crymble and Gavin Frain...
2electron McFly: Electric bike tech emulates petrol engine of your choice
11 August 2020 by
Electric bike tech firm, 2electron, have been working on further developing their McFly system, which emulates the power and torque characteristics, gear ratios, sound and vibration of a potentially...
Reborn electric BMW C1 gets airbags, safety cell, active aeros and can be ridden as a normal bike
11 August 2020 by
Before BMW’s R1250GS took up residence at the top of the sales charts the German firm spent years searching for a machine that would bring it to prominence – and as the millennium dawned it was the C1...
Spied new RC390 moves on the A2 game in a big way for KTM
11 August 2020 by
KTM are working on a new RC390 that’s safer, more stylish and far more hi-tech. The current machine is no slouch but it’s lagging behind the competition and is even out-classed by KTM’s 390 Duke. Now...
24 hour 'Compass Challenge' ride raises over £3k for charity
10 August 2020 by
Two R5K members raised more than £3000 for Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and 16th Warrington West (1st Burtonwood) Scout Group by attempting to visit all four corners of Mainland Britain...
Push comes to shove: Harley-Davidson patent reveals VVT pushrod engine
10 August 2020 by
Harley-Davidson have patented a variable valve timing (VVT) system for their next engine in a bid to meet emissions targets for an air-cooled engine. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen drawings for...
Working from home: Warwick uni students design carbon chassis parts for electric superbike off campus
06 August 2020 by
If you’ve been working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, then chances are you’ve had a video call meeting for just about every reason possible. Working on group projects, planning for future...
Off-roaders urged: check routes first
03 August 2020 by
The Mendip Byways & Bridleways Association is urging off-road motorcyclists to take caution when planning their routes, after they say there has been an increase in people riding where they’re not...
Highway Code review for vulnerable road users doesn't include motorbikes
30 July 2020 by
On Tuesday, 28 July, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced their Review of The Highway Code to improve road safety for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders, which the DfT says is a...
Back in black: BMW S1000RR to get stealthy colour option for 2021
30 July 2020 by
BMW have announced the changes we will see for the 2021 range, including a new blacked out paintjob for the S1000RR called black storm metallic. The new, stealthy look features a black subframe and...
Fantic Caballero Scrambler gets funky, urban makeover for Deluxe edition
29 July 2020 by
Fantic have a brand-new limited-edition version of their Caballero Scrambler 500, which brings a number of practical updates along with some nice cosmetic tweaks. Called the Deluxe, it forgoes the...
Now you're talking: Cardo Packtalk Black revealed with larger speakers
28 July 2020 by
Cardo have released a special-edition version of their Packtalk comms kit called the Packtalk Black. Coming in black (no real surprises there) the key feature of the new unit is the 45mm JBL helmet...
SHARK Helmets – a choice of protection for all…
28 July 2020 by
SHARK helmets promotion It doesn’t matter if you’re riding a 50cc scooter to and from college or a 200hp motorcycle at Mugello, SHARK Helmets - our #Ride5000miles sponsor - is just as committed to providing a safety helmet...
Ready player one: Ride 4 gameplay trailer revealed
27 July 2020 by
A new gameplay teaser trailer (above) has been revealed for upcoming bike racing videogame, Ride 4. The fourth instalment of the popular two-wheeled franchise produced by Italian developers,...
Motorway roadworks speed limit increased in England
27 July 2020 by
Highways England have announced that the speed limit for motorway roadworks will be increased from 50mph to 60mph where it is safe to do so. The decision was taken after lengthy trials and research...
Guy back on track: Martin returns to Elvington as he targets 300mph barrier
24 July 2020 by
Guy Martin has been back in action testing his turbo-charged Hayabusa as he strives to be the first person to break 300mph in a standing mile on a motorcycle. Racing on a windy Tuesday at Elvington...
Determined bikers find ways to smash 5000-mile target
24 July 2020 by
Lockdown may have put the brakes on big-distance rides for a few months, but plenty of #ride5000miles members have wasted no time getting back in the saddle and are already smashing the high-mileage...
Promoted: Sinnis Terrain 380cc Adventure Motorcycle Goes On UK Presale
23 July 2020 by
Sinnis Motorcycles advertorial British motorcycle brand Sinnis begins its presale campaign this week for the much-anticipated Terrain 380cc adventure. Customers can deposit £100 to pre-order one of the first bikes to land in Autumn...
The baffle of Britain: Noisy exhausts are back in the spotlight – but is the negative attention fair?
22 July 2020 by
Loud pipes and their effect on the public’s perception of motorbikes is an issue that’s been brewing for decades, but the combination of a lockdown, empty roads and an early summer has brought it...
Third Honda Adventure Roads tour set for Iceland in 2021
21 July 2020 by
Honda Europe are offering 30 riders the biking trip of a lifetime as their Adventure Roads touring programme heads to Iceland for 2021. A chance to experience the volcanic island’s stunning scenery...
Back to biking: No more excuses for Ola as she chases her #ride5000miles biking dream
20 July 2020 by
Almost two years ago, lifelong motorcycle fan, 59-year-old dental practice manager, Ola Alara, decided to finally take the plunge and learn to ride. Bagging all the right gear and completing her CBT,...
Motoring events on Brighton's Madeira Drive saved
20 July 2020 by
Labour members of Brighton Council have taken a dramatic U-turn on their refusal to support future motorsport events on Madeira drive after pressure from Conservative councillors and members of the...