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Sons team up with National Motorcycle Museum and BSA to complete late father’s classic bike restoration

22 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Determined biker, Richard George has teamed up with BSA and the National Motorcycle Museum (NMM) to complete a restoration of his late father’s 1957 BSA A10, which began 66 years ago. The twin...

New police scheme aims to improve safety for motorcyclists

22 September 2023 by Phil West

Bikers of all ages and skillsets are being encouraged to refresh and improve their road safety with additional training as part of a new national police-backed plan. The initiative comes in...

Kawasaki share further details on 2024 Eliminator 500 twin range

21 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Kawasaki have now revealed further details on their Honda CMX500 Rebel-rivalling Eliminator 500 cruiser range, which was first seen in June 2023 and will join the Japanese firm’s line-up for...

Welsh 20mph opposition petition gains 340k signatures and is still growing

21 September 2023 by Phil West

The 20mph speed limit introduced in built up areas of Wales on 17 September is under scrutiny, with an online petition in opposition attracting a record number of signatories. Wales became the...

Vastly Superior auction: Birmingham classic show to sell off 1938 Brough SS100

21 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

This UK-registered 1938 Brough Superior SS100 is expected to fetch £240,000-£260,000 when it goes under the hammer at the NEC Classic Motor Show this coming November. The historic machine is being...

Ducati go hyper… Spyshots reveal single-cylinder supermoto in development

20 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati look set to be gearing up for a supermoto revolution, with a beaky new single-cylinder Hypermotard spotted in testing on the firm’s development track in Italy. A surprise move from the...

Biking Legends: Barry Sheene

20 September 2023 by Stuart Barker

Last week would have seen Britain’s last premier class champion celebrate his 73rd birthday. Instead, 2023 marks 20 years since we lost the great Barry Sheene – arguably this country’s most...

MCN Workshop: Oil and filter service

20 September 2023 by Bruce Dunn

Treat your bike to an oil and filter change to keep it running sweet… Gather your parts One of the easiest service tasks that you can do. Before you start make sure you have a high quality...

Dream Ride: Touring America

20 September 2023 by Saffron Wilson

Sturgis had been a blast but it was time to leave our lodgings in the Black Hills of South Dakota and head west. We’d taken in everything we could in the area during Sturgis week including Needles...

The MCN Test: Middleweight adventure sports bikes

20 September 2023 by Jon Urry

Without getting too Darwin on you, evolution isn’t confined to the animal kingdom – motorcycles have to evolve to survive. Traditionally, sports-tourers were sporty bikes that could cover serious...

MCN Dirt: So you've bought an adventure bike. What now?

20 September 2023 by Michael Guy

Where to ride, what to wear, how to prepare: Your essential guide… Where to ride While we may not enjoy the same levels of freedom in the UK as some other European countries, there are still...

MotoGP's big adventure: The series heads to Buddh

20 September 2023 by Josh Close

Our top five things to watch for as the series takes a passage to India and the Buddh International Circuit… Will it actually happen? Remarkably, there is still a chance that the Indian Grand...

Bobbies on bikes: Patrols get out of their cars and onto three wheels with UK-adapted hybrids

19 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Northamptonshire Police are ramping up their use of a fleet of petrol/electric White Motorcycle Concepts hybrid three-wheelers by training non-motorcycle riding officers ahead of active duty. The...

Thousands of Royal Enfield enthusiasts take part in annual One Ride global event

18 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Over 28,000 Royal Enfield owners across the world came together in celebration of the brand this past weekend, taking part in the firm’s annual One Ride event and raise awareness for their...

Warning over battery blazes: Lithium powerpack fires hit a new high

18 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The London Fire Brigade are battling an increasing number of e-bike and e-scooter fires, having faced more blazes by the beginning of September than across the whole of 2022. “We are seeing an...

Stuart Prestidge 1974-2023

18 September 2023 by MCN

MCN is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Staff Writer Stuart Prestidge, who tragically died earlier this month, aged 49, following a battle with mental health. Stuart joined the MCN team...

Norton working on new electric: Joint project underway with Cosworth

15 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Norton have issued a statement of intent toward their future electric motorcycle models by revealing an initial battery concept developed in partnership with Cosworth. The 40-cell immersion cooled...

World's greatest bikes #2: Triumph Street Triple

15 September 2023 by Jon Urry

No model is more significant in the success of modern Triumph than the Speed Triple. The café racer-cumsuper naked is the bike Triumph admit gave the Hinckley marque their mojo. The bold,...

Workshop: Fitting part-time panniers

15 September 2023 by Bruce Dunn

This week’s how-to guides you through fitting soft luggage – enjoy practicality without the commitment. The soft option Soft luggage is perfect for fitting to nakeds or sportsbikes, as the bags...

Remembering Mike Trimby: The man who saved racing

15 September 2023 by Michael Guy and Mat Oxley

The racing world has lost one of its most pioneering and influential characters following the sudden passing of Mike Trimby – the man widely credited for laying the foundations of the modern MotoGP...

The MCN Test: Let's go retro scrambling...

15 September 2023 by Jon Urry

Having reached its peak in the mid-2010s, the whole urban scrambler segment seems to be stagnating slightly. While nearly every major manufacturer still has a scrambler of some style or capacity...

BSB preview: It's all kicking off at Oulton

15 September 2023 by Josh Close

Hold onto your hats as BSB enters its new Showdown phase at Oulton Park this weekend! Here are five things to watch out for… Ramping up the points haul Fully revamped for 2023, this year’s...

Suzuki prepping VVT Hayabusa: System could boost bike’s 187bhp and safeguard against new emissions regs

15 September 2023 by Ben Purvis

Suzuki’s R&D department have filed a flurry of patent applications showing a variable valve timing system specifically aimed at the Hayabusa hyper bike – suggesting that even as the Busa hits its 25th...

Dutch delight: MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR Assen limited edition unveiled

14 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

MV Agusta have launched a range-topping, limited-edition version of their Brutale 1000 RR to celebrate their Assen racing glories. MV have clinched 35 world championship victories at the ‘Cathedral of...

Battery-powered electric Kawasaki duo to arrive in the UK in October 2023

14 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Following a string of teasers and press conferences spanning more than a year, Kawasaki have finally released the details on their 125 rivalling electric motorcycle range, which is set to arrive in...

Used bike guide: Naughty Ninjas... from £1500!

14 September 2023 by Jon Urry

When it comes to sporting dynasties, one name is synonymous with performance – Ninja. First used by Kawasaki in 1984 on the GPz900R Ninja in the US market (the same year that Mirage Studios...

Racier retro Guzzi arrives: Italian firm announce surprise V7 Stone Corsa café racer at celebration event

13 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Moto Guzzi have added a new £9050 Corsa café racer model to their V7 Stone retro range, following a surprise reveal in Mandello Del Lario, Italy earlier this month. Building on the existing £8200...

The king of the nakeds: Suzuki’s all-new GSX-8S goes head-to-head with its hottest rivals

11 September 2023 by Jon Urry

Paid promotion £8165 Suzuki GSX-8S Engine: 776cc liquid-cooled parallel twin DOHC 8v Power: 81.7bhp @ 8500rpm Torque: 57.6ftlb @6800rpm Wet weight: 202kg Seat height: 810mm Finance: PCP:...

Triumph modern classics – which is The One for you?

11 September 2023 by MCN/Triumph

Paid promotion With modern classics ranging from the rugged, versatile Scrambler 900 to the high performance, classic roadster Speed Twin 1200, Triumph has a bike for everyone. But which is The One – the perfect...

Factory-backed fun: KTM launch limited run 450 Rally Replica for 2024

08 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The limited edition KTM 890 Adventure R Rally isn’t the only focussed off-roader joining the Austrian firm’s orange arsenal for 2024, with a new competition-only 450 Rally Replica set to provide...

Aprilia aim at the youth market with striking RS 457 twin cylinder sportsbike

07 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Noale firm Aprilia are muscling into the A2 compliant sportsbike space with their new RS 457, revealed at the Italian Misano MotoGP round and aimed squarely at the young end of the market. The DOHC...

Workshop: Be a stud-meister

07 September 2023 by Bruce Dunn

Don’t allow broken studs and bolts to stop you in your DIY tracks – here’s how to sort it yourself… Get the right tools for the job When you are working on an engine there are often times...

Twin-cylinder triple threat: BMW aim for the middleweight adventure top spot with advanced new F800GS and F900GS range

07 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

BMW’s hotly anticipated R1300GS isn’t the only new adventure bike coming from the German brand in 2024, with a radically different F900GS, distance-munching F900GS Adventure, and A2-friendly F800GS...

Expert guide: Trackday fun for as little as £800

07 September 2023 by Jon Urry

Of course you could pitch up at a trackday with a spanking new Panigale, tyre warmers and all… but you are putting a load of pressure on yourself to perform and what if it all ends up in the gravel?...

'As a team boss, he did it all' - a tribute to Paul Bird

07 September 2023 by Josh Close

British motorcycle racing has lost one of its biggest, most influential and dedicated characters following the passing of Paul Bird, owner of Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM), who died in hospital following...

The MCN Test: Is the Norton V4SV worth the wait?

07 September 2023 by Jon Urry

After the extraordinary mess surrounding the previous ownership, approaching the revamped Norton V4SV with an open mind is a challenge – but while the latest bike looks virtually identical to the...