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Roland Sands gives Indian Scout the tracker treatment
12 April 2021 by
With Indian’s ‘Wrecking Crew’ race team continuing to dominate US Flat Track with the Scout-inspired works FTR750 racers you’d be forgiven for fancying a Scout-based street tracker of your...
Pricing announced for 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 and V4 Factory
09 April 2021 by
Aprilia have confirmed the pricing for their 2021 Tuono V4 super naked range, with bikes set to arrive in UK dealers before the end of April. Updated: We've now ridden the 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4...
Updated MV Agusta Superveloce revealed alongside new S model
07 April 2021 by
MV Agusta have updated their runaway success Superveloce retro sportsbike with updated tech and brand new top of the range S model. At the heart of both models is their 145bhp 798cc triple with its...
How low can you go? The Harley-Davidson Pan America's adaptive suspension explained
01 April 2021 by
Harley-Davidson’s new Pan America 1250 Special is packed to the gills with tech. There’s everything from electronic phasers on the camshafts to advanced traction control. Harley-Davidson Pan America...
Take it to the MAX: Yamaha celebrate 20 years of the TMAX with special carbon edition
31 March 2021 by
Yamaha have unveiled a special £14,699 TMAX to celebrate the maxi-scoot’s 20th birthday. Originally dreamed up in the mid-90s, when Yamaha set out to create the world’s fastest scooter, the...
Hookie, line and sinker: German customisers produce limited run of R nine Ts
31 March 2021 by
Outlandish motorcycle customisers Hookie Co. have produced another custom kit for the BMW R nine T. Unlike their other kits, which are more of a DIY affair, Hookie’s Cobra models are all...
Triumph TE-1 electric bike promises genuine super-naked performance without hours spent at a socket
24 March 2021 by
Triumph have revealed key details of their TE-1 electric bike project, which not only looks amazing but also boasts tech and performance figures that could tempt even the most die-hard...
Pointy to perfect: Roland Sands creates a classic look for KTM 790 Adventure
22 March 2021 by
Californian master custom bike builder Roland Sands has been up to his bonkers bike-building ways once again with this ‘Urban Assault’ adventure weapon. Related articles on MCN Magni Italia 01/01...
Paint it black: Triumph take the Rocket 3 to the dark side with two limited-editions
09 March 2021 by
Triumph have kept the steady trickle of new 2021 models going with two special-edition Rocket 3s. Based on the sporty R and the more relaxed GT, the R Black and GT Triple Black are designed to be the...
Brough Superior pay tribute to their most famous rider with special edition Lawrence
08 March 2021 by
Brough Superior have unveiled the 'Lawrence' – a tribute to famous Brough owner and rider T.E. Lawrence. Handmade from top-notch materials including titanium and carbon fibre, Brough say they set out...
Have it your way: British firm creates customisable electric utility bike
05 March 2021 by
A startup electric bike firm based in West Yorkshire called Shed Rides have designed a modular electric bike system with almost infinite customisation possibilities. Related articles on MCN Swappable...
Double trouble: Updated Aprilia SX125 and RX125 are a learner's best friend
05 March 2021 by
Aprilia have announced internal updates to their learner friendly SX and RX125 for 2021, with both £3850 bikes receiving a fresh engine, improved instruments and claimed better fueling, thanks to a...
Aprilia release fresh images of 2021 RSV4 superbike range
04 March 2021 by
Aprilia are coming for the superbike crown in 2021 with an updated RSV4 range boasting more torque, fresh electronics, MotoGP-derived chassis parts and what we reckon is one of the best paintjobs in...
New Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX spied testing with host of new tech
26 February 2021 by
Spyshots have emerged that show Kawasaki testing a new H2 SX SE+ that’s packed to the rafters with new tech. Related articles on MCN 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX bike review Kawasaki ZX-6R and H2 family...
Super Soco TC Wanderer gets a splash of retro charm
23 February 2021 by
Super Soco have added a new TC model for 2021 with an impressive range and a retro styling update. Related articles on MCN Best electric motorbikes of 2021 Have it your way: British firm creates...
Gone hunting: Super Soco TS Street Hunter takes aim at commuters
23 February 2021 by
Lightwieght electric specialists Super Soco have updated their range for 2021 including this sporty TS Street Hunter model. Related articles on MCN Best electric motorbikes of 2021 Cake Kalk AP helps...
Refined classics: Triumph Bonneville family updated with new engines, better brakes and more
23 February 2021 by
Triumph have updated their modern classics range for 2021 with new engines, improved brakes and better suspension. Related articles on MCN 2021 Triumph Tiger 850 Sport review 2021 Triumph Speed...
Supercharged stealth bomber: First blacked-out Bimota Tesi H2 Carbon to arrive in the UK in March
17 February 2021 by
Bimota’s supercharged Tesi H2 is receiving the Henry Ford treatment, with a blacked-out 'Carbon' edition arriving on UK shores in March. Beneath the new livery lies the same hub-steering Italian...
Aprilia Tuono 660 fully unveiled in launch video
16 February 2021 by
Aprilia have officially unveiled their Tuono 660 model with a YouTube video (below) showing the £9700, 94bhp parallel-twin from all angles. Following in the footsteps of the RS660 sportsbike, which...
New dog, new tricks: The surprising new tech that makes the Ural Ranger tick
12 February 2021 by
Ural have not only overhauled their Ranger sidecar outfit to meet all the latest emissions regulations but they’ve delivered a sidecar first: two-wheel drive for a left-handed rig. Related articles on...
Revised MV Agusta Dragster RR gets dash of practicality
11 February 2021 by
MV Agusta have updated the bad boy of the range, the Dragster RR with a new engine, chassis and electronics suite to match the new Brutale. MV say the goal is to improve the comfort and riding...
Electric evolution: Damon update flagship HyperSport model
08 February 2021 by
Canadian electric bike firm Damon have given us another glimpse of their flagship Hypersport model. The bike shown appears to be the Premier edition complete with Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes and...
Video: Aston Martin Brough Superior AMB 001 testing on track
08 February 2021 by
Aston Martin and Brough Superior have started dynamic prototype testing of the AMB 001 – an ultra-exclusive track-only motorcycle set for first deliveries before the end of 2020. Limited to 100 units...
Magni Italia 01/01 pays a fitting tribute to the late Arturo Magni
05 February 2021 by
Magni motorcycles have unveiled a new MV Italia model that celebrates the life of their founder Arturo Magni. Before setting up Magni, Arturo worked at Gilera and MV Agusta where he was director of...
Even more Superior: Brough reveal exclusive tribute to racer and speed record pioneer
03 February 2021 by
Revived historic British bike marque Brough Superior have come up with this new, even more special, ultra-limited edition version of their £60,000 SS100 V-twin. Related articles on MCN Brough work...
2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure gets super tech overhaul
26 January 2021 by
KTM have upgraded their 1290 Super Adventure S making it smarter, easier to ride and cheaper to boot. The biggest tech jump for KTM is the addition of cruise control radar – so far the only brand to...
The speed of light: New Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS enters the super naked battle
26 January 2021 by
Triumph have gone back to the drawing board and produced the most powerful and fastest accelerating Speed Triple so far. Built to take on the latest crop of European super nakeds, the Speed Triple has...
Moto Guzzi unveil Centenario livery for V9 range
22 January 2021 by
The Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber is getting a special Centenario livery to celebrate the firm's 100th anniversary. The paintjob pays homage to the 8-cylinder and 350 Bialbero race bikes of the 1950s and...
CFMoto 300SR A2 sportsbike to hit dealers in April
21 January 2021 by
Chinese brand CFMoto have officially unveiled their new 300SR A2 sportsbike and it’s due in dealers as soon as April 2021. Related articles on MCN Best A2 motorbikes How to pass your A2 motorbike...
Bigger is better: Harley-Davidson unveil new 2021 range with Street Bob 114
19 January 2021 by
Harley-Davidson have given a cubic inch boost to their entry level big twin, upping the Street Bob from 107 ci (1753cc) to 114ci (1868cc). Related articles on MCN 2020 Harley-Davidson Road Glide...
More cubes, power and tech for 2021 KTM 890 Duke
19 January 2021 by
KTM have transplanted the motor and much of the firepower from the 890 Duke R into the 790 Duke, creating a new standard 890 Duke and pouring even more petrol onto the middleweight class inferno in...
ZX-6R and Ninja H2 among Kawasaki's 2021 Euro5 casualties
18 January 2021 by
Kawasaki have confirmed that a number of models from across their line-up will not be updated for 2021 and Euro5 emissions rules. Having released a statement late last year suggesting there were...
Sled with new sting: Hookie’s Scorpion kit customises Ducati Scrambler
13 January 2021 by
Motorcycle customisers Hookie Co have turned their attentions to the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled creating the ‘Scorpion’ and if you like what they’ve done, you’ll be able to buy a kit to get the look...
The sound of Silence: European electric scooter brand hits the UK
13 January 2021 by
Silence may not be a household name in the UK, but they’re one of Europe’s biggest electric scooter brands and now they’re launching an innovative four-model range over here. Related articles on...
Low-capacity KTM Dukes get 2021 Euro5 refresh and new paint
12 January 2021 by
KTM have tweaked their learner-legal £4299 125 Duke and A2-licence compliant £4899 390 Duke for 2021, updating the single-cylinder engines in both bikes to meet the latest Euro5 emissions...
Twin TFTs and semi-active suspension for new Yamaha Tracer 9 and GT
08 January 2021 by
Hot on the heels of a revised MT-09 comes the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 and 9 GT – a pair of sports tourers powered by the same new triple. Now we've ridden it, read the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 review. If you...