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Like a government trying to sneak out its bad news on a Friday, Harley-Davidson conveniently trademarked three new model names in the run up to Christmas 2017. Between December 7 and 21,...

The Moto Guzzi V7 Cafe Classic is a brilliant introduction to the world of retro motorcycles and offered Senior Online Reporter, Dan, a brief eye-opening glimpse into the genre. Producing less than...

2018 marks 80 years of the Ace Café on London's North Circular so we at MCN thought we'd put together a gallery of pictures to show how it has changed in that time. The Ace started life in 1938 as a...

PAID PROMOTIONGerman parts and accessories manufacturer, Hornig, have been incredibly busy of late - producing a number of custom BMWs, as well as a new range of new accessories for the firm's flagship R1200GS...

Ride Sunday 2018 raised over £150,000 for charity and also offered new bikes as prizes for the top fundraisers globally.  Mark Wotherspoon from Australia was the biggest fundraiser, raising over...

MCN ShopWhether you're new to motorcycling or have been riding for years we've picked our top five batteries from the MCN Shop for you to choose from. Shido Lithium Battery The Shido Lithium battery LT12A-BS...

Ride Sunday 2018 raised over £150,000 for charity and also offered new bikes as prizes for the top fundraisers globally.  Mark Wotherspoon from Australia was the biggest fundraiser, raising over...

A new law has come into being stating that anyone who wishes to purchase a dry motorcycle battery with a separate acid pack will now require a valid Explosives, Precursors and Poisons (EPP)...

bikes for saleThe Yamaha R1 turns 20 this year and although it’s changed a lot since then it has always boasted crazy performance figures and held its own with the likes of the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade and Suzuki...

The Government say they may put up fuel duty to pay for NHS funding. Would you be happy to pay extra?

bikes for saleThe Yamaha FZ6 Fazer is proof that you can have an aggressively styled bike with a more upright riding position. The mean looking headlight is inspired by the Yamaha R6 which is also where the Fazer’s...

Bike season 2018 is in full swing and if there's one thing we enjoy as much as riding motorbikes, it's talking about them. Here's a list of events to get yourself to this month and do just that. Get...

Bikes for saleWhen it comes to iconic British motorcycling names, the Triumph Bonneville is never far from your lips. Named after the firm’s success at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats in the United States, the...

Bonhams have announced the sale of a 1957 BMW 507 Roadster which belonged to the late 500cc Motorcycle World Champion John Surtees. The car, which was paid for by Surtees’ team owner at the time,...

bikes for saleTriumph’s middleweight bagger is smaller and more manageable than the full-sized hogs on the market but is more than capable of taking two people and their luggage wherever they need to go. The...

Think Fantic and your thoughts might drift wistfully to 1970s trail bikes, chunky off-road boots and Kickstart on TV. The firm eventually fell on hard times and faded away, but now they’re back, loud,...

This is the latest picture of Norton’s all-new 650 Scrambler which is due to be unveiled at the NEC show in November and could be a game- changer for the revived, Donington Park-based British...

A cuddly bear, transported by three kind-hearted bikers, has just taken part in a marathon European ride covering 30 countries in under 13 days to raise money for charity. Byker Bear has become...

bikes for saleMCN ran a track day at Rockingham earlier this week where Chief Road Tester, Michael Neeves, gave readers some pointers on their riding. Michael has ridden every bike under the sun, on Monday he was...

PAID PROMOTIONGerman custom parts manufacturer, Hornig, have released details of their latest project, a BMW G310GS. The bike follows much the same blueprint as their BMW R1200GS customisation, with upgrades...

When the sun comes out it’s more tempting than ever to get the bike out of the garage and rack-up some miles. Riding in hot weather is great but you and your bike need to be prepared. This is...

To celebrate 25 years of the Monster, Ducati have announced a special Ducati Monster 1200 which was unveiled by Factory MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso. The bike will feature an Italian flag...

bikes for sale2018 marks 25 years of the Ducati Monster. Ducati have celebrated this milestone by unveiling the limited edition Monster 1200 25th Anniversario. We didn’t think that was enough, so we’ve given it the...

Too many riders are focused entirely on scraping their knee sliders and hitting top speed down the straights on-track, but braking correctly is not only crucial for keeping you shiny-side-up, it can...

Honda have unveiled their new Super Cub C125, the largest capacity version of the all-conquering Cub family. Over 100 million Super Cubs have been built by Honda in the model’s 60-year history;...

The iconic Triumph TR6R ridden by Steve McQueen in The Great Escape is going to feature in the Concours d’Elégance at Salon Privé on Thursday, August 30. Presently on display at the Triumph Factory...

After months of concepts, spy shots and speculation, KTM have officially announced that the 790 Adventure R will go into production in 2019. KTM made the announcement at their European Adventure...

This is the best image yet of KTM’s eagerly-anticipated new junior adventure bike – the 390 Adventure. The bike is expected to be officially unveiled at EICMA in Milan in November alongside the...

5000 miles is a long way to ride in the wrong kit. Here are a few tips from SHARK Helmets on making sure your lid is spot-on as you #ride5000miles and beyond. 1. Find the right helmet fit This...

The 1949 Triumph Trophy TR500 used by Fonzie, played by actor Henry Winkler, in the hit American TV show Happy Days has been sold at auction. The bike appeared at Julien’s Auctions, Planet...

bikes for saleOwning a Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit is like having two bikes in one. You can comfortably commute to work every day on it but then, come the weekend, you can get yourself up to all kinds of A road...

Insurance broker Carole Nash has found that drivers who also hold a bike licence make fewer claims than those who don’t. Their three-year study revealed that drivers without a bike licence not only...

In a filing to their investors, Harley-Davidson have announced that they plan to shift production of some of the models out of the US to avoid the new EU import tariffs. The new 31% import tariffs...

The NEC, Birmingham will once again play host to the UK’s biggest bike show, Motorcycle Live in 2018. With a host of live action, features, entertainment and new bike models, there will be something...

With a heatwave upon us, what better time to allow your mind to wander to a relaxed ride in the sun? And if you are in the mood for a cruise, the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 is the perfect starting...

A video has emerged showing the moment two undercover police officers on enduro bikes stopped two mopeds in Manchester. Dressed in plain clothes, dashcam footage shows the officers swerve in front of...