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Learner leccy: 50cc-equivalent Super Soco TSx arrives in dealers
06 March 2020 by
Introducing the Super Soco TSx: A 50cc-equivalent electric motorbike, designed for young riders from 16-years-old, that's just arrived in dealers. Although missing the charming 'ding' and blue...
Back in black: Indian work the Bobber treatment on the entry-level Scout Sixty
05 March 2020 by
Indian have released a smaller capacity and cheaper version of their brilliant Scout Bobber, making that cool blacked out styling available to everyone. This is Indian’s second 'Sixty' model, so named...
Bullit Bluroc 125 retro scrambler to be available this month
05 March 2020 by
The retro-inspired L-plate-friendly Bullit Bluroc 125 will hit dealers on Monday, March 9 costing just £1999. The bike will be released alondside a 250cc, V-twin version, too. Revealed on...
Giving A2 riders the Vs: Bullit Bluroc 250 is firm's first V-twin and biggest model to date
05 March 2020 by
The Bullit Bluroc 250 becomes the largest capacity model in the Belgian firm’s range and is released alongside the 125cc version unveiled in November last year. Hot on the heels of the Bullit Hero 50...
Limited Edition version of Honda Forza 300 added to 2020 line-up
04 March 2020 by
A special Honda Forza 300 Limited Edition model has been added for 2020; retaining the same engine, geometry and styling package revealed in 2018 and pairing them with new colours, stitching, top...
2020 Honda Africa Twin: the story
26 February 2020 by
Now we've have a chance to ride it, be sure to check out our 2020 Honda Africa Twin review. In September 2019 pricing and PCP details were announced for the 2020 Honda Africa Twin. The list features...
Harley-Davidson Softail Standard offers clean slate for customisers
25 February 2020 by
Harley-Davidson have added a new model to their Softail range and it’s the cheapest way to own the brand’s ‘big twin’ Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine. The Softail Standard is intended as a blank canvas to...
Retro banger: Mash X-Ride Classic 650
21 February 2020 by
Fancy classic ’70s Yamaha XT500 or even retro Ducati Scrambler style but at a fraction of the price? Say hello to the Mash X-Ride Classic 650 - the latest from the retro bike specialists, and a...
Bullit Hero 50 shoots into dealers: price and spec announced
20 February 2020 by
The Bullit Hero 50 is a scaled down version of the Belgian firm’s Hero 125 retro scrambler and it’s in dealers now priced at £2199. The new bike adopts the same cool, café scrambler style as its big...
Slimmer, meaner Triumph Tiger 1200 spied in testing
20 February 2020 by
This is our first look at the 2021 Triumph Tiger 1200. With the new Tiger 900 seriously impressing on the launch, these spy pics suggest Triumph are planning to pull the same trick with the larger...
Mad-looking Lazareth goes on sale for £84k
17 February 2020 by
This wacky, four-wheeled, leaning quad, powered by a 998cc Yamaha R1 motor, is the LM 410, the latest creation from madcap French custom builder Ludovic Lazareth. Costing €100,000 (£84,116),...
Fully faired Zero SR/S revealed in leaked teaser video
15 February 2020 by
MCN has ridden the new 2020 Zero SR/S in prototype form here. As expected, the SR/S is based heavily on the existing SR/F naked roadster – with the same ZF75-10 motor, ZF14.4kWh lithium-ion...
Cheaper 2020 Triumph Street Triple 765 R gets two-way quickshifter as standard
11 February 2020 by
After predicting its arrival last week, we can now fully reveal the significantly updated 2020 Triumph Street Triple R. The 'mid-spec' version of its hugely-popular 765cc streetfighter is now...
Medley maker: Piaggio updates 125 scooter
11 February 2020 by
There's a revised Piaggio Medley scooter range on the way for 2020; with a new sporty look and plenty of room for your shopping, too. The new bike has the latest generation liquid-cooled four-stroke...
Harley-Davidson's custom department creates extra special CVO Road Glide
10 February 2020 by
Harley-Davidson have unveiled a new limited-production, super-premium model for 2020, the CVO Road Glide. CVO stands for Custom Vehicles Operation and is Harley’s premium bike building division, which...
2020 Indian Roadmaster Elite pumps up the volume and the price-tag
10 February 2020 by
Introducing the 2020 Indian Roadmaster Elite: a special £35,499 version of the standard Roadmaster, boasting a lavish hand-finished paint job, lashings of chrome and a new sound system that’s a...
Special MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR for TheArsenale to be limited to one unit
05 February 2020 by
A special-edition version of the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR has been built in celebration of luxury goods website, TheArsenale. Using the latest version of the Dragster as a base and produced as a...
Harley-Davidson celebrate 30 years of the Fat Boy with blacked-out special edition
03 February 2020 by
In celebration of 30 years of production, Harley-Davidson have revealed a new Fat Boy special edition, limited to 2500 units. With each bike’s tank fitted with a unique serial number plate for...
Triumph confirm Bajaj collaboration to build all-new mid-capacity range
24 January 2020 by
Triumph Motorcycles and Bajaj Auto India have formally commenced a long term, non-equity partnership to build a brand-new range of mid-capacity motorcycles that will bolster Triumph’s fortunes in...
Pricing revealed for Mile-munching Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel
21 January 2020 by
The fun, quirky and characterful Moto Guzzi V85 TT retro-adventure has proved so successful it’s spun-off this new ‘Travel’ version, and in January 2020 pricing was revealed. It's set to start at...
The 2020 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory gets electronic Öhlins; £900 premium over 2019 model
21 January 2020 by
The 2020 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory has finally been given Öhlins electronic suspension, and a price tag up £900 from the 2019 bike. Its Smart EC 2.0 system is different to that of the Tuono...
Sand or snow, special-edition Tiger 1200s are a Triumph for luxury and value
21 January 2020 by
Triumph have released two new special edition Tiger 1200s that come with some new paint and some fancy trinkets. Called the Desert Edition and the Alpine Edition, they’re basically slightly posh...
Battery-bike bonanza as Harley-Davidson gives glimpse of their electric future
21 January 2020 by
Harley-Davidson have posted a render image of a new middleweight electric concept on their US website. The flattrack-inspired electric motorbike looks to bridge the gap between the very lightweight...
Ducati Panigale V4S 2020 - the story
21 January 2020 by
MCN's Chris Newbigging has attended the launch, and you can read his 2020 Ducati Panigale V4S review here. The new 1103cc, 211bhp V4-powered missile is Ducati's second-generation S model and promises...
KTM reveal long anticipated 2020 1290 Super Duke R
21 January 2020 by
The long-anticipated 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R super naked broke cover at the Eicma motorcycle show in Milan in November 2019, promising more power and less weight, thanks to a new chassis. We've now...
Triumph update A2 Street Triple S
08 January 2020 by
Triumph have announced an updated version of their A2-compliant Street Triple S model with tweaks to match the recently released RS. The Euro5 updated bike uses the same 660cc triple engine found in...
Hubless NAWA Racer electric concept revealed featuring new 'hybrid’ battery tech
07 January 2020 by
French energy storage company, NAWA Industries, have revealed their latest Racer electric concept to the public at the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas. Featuring a hubless rear wheel,...
Kawasaki Z H2 (2020) - the story
19 December 2019 by
We've now had a chance to ride it, so click through for our full Kawasaki Z H2 review. Kawasaki Z H2 pricing confirmed, launch in mid-February First published 19 December 2019 by Dan...
Segway Ninebot unveil self-balanacing scoot concept, eScooter and eMoped line-up
18 December 2019 by
Electric personal transportation specialists, Segway Ninebot, have unveiled a pair of smart scooters at an event in Beijing, China, an eScooter and an eMoped. The eScooter is capable of 62mph in top...
Trail by fire! New performance kit almost doubles the power of 2020 Honda CRF450L
17 December 2019 by
The Honda CRF450L is a cracking bike aimed at those who want to go trail riding but will probably never spend two hours crashing around an enduro race course. It’s also remarkably versatile – we know...
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade - the story
13 December 2019 by
Prices have been revealed for the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade range, with the base model weighing in at £19,999 and the higher-spec SP option available for £23,499. Related: 2020 Honda...
Pricing and spec revealed for 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650 - the A2 ace that'll tour or tackle trackdays
12 December 2019 by
Pricing and specifications have been announced for the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650, and it’s set to hit showrooms from £6899 if you have it painted Metallic Spark Black. Related: Read our full 2020...
Naked attraction: Ducati Streetfighter V2 on the horizon
12 December 2019 by
Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali, has revealed that a lower-capacity version of their Streetfighter V4 is planned, in an exclusive interview with MCN. When asked if the Italian firm’s new 205bhp V4...
Yamaha Racing Experience days cancelled for 2020 due to Coronavirus
11 December 2019 by
Yamaha have taken the decision to cancel both Racing Experience days in the midst of the Coronavirus crisis. No new dates have been put forward, so you'll need to wait until 2021 to get your...
Video: Kawasaki Z650 cleans up for Euro5
10 December 2019 by
Just like lots of new bikes this year, the updates to the 2020 Kawasaki Z650 are designed to squeeze it through the new Euro5 emissions tests, saving time for a big update in the future. So the Z650...
DR Big appeal for £109 a month? 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 PCP rates revealed
06 December 2019 by
You can get a 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 on the firm's Flexible Finance scheme (a PCP agreement) for £109 a month, and be one of the first to received their new bike when models arrive in dealers in...