2019

Year: 2019

Month: ALL

Ducati Roadshow rolls into the Bike Shed

15 August 2019 by MCN News

The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club will come alive to the sights and sounds of Italy this weekend as the Ducati Roadshow rolls into London. The Bike Shed is a full-time space dedicated to celebrating...

Study shows motorbikes most likely vehicle type in UK to be stolen

14 August 2019 by Ben Clarke

One in every 46 registered motorcycles was stolen last year, according to new figures gained by a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG). Would you pay more for a...

Government to consider banning hands-free for drivers

13 August 2019 by Ben Clarke

Drivers in England and Wales could be banned from using hands-free devices after research showed that it is no safer than using a hand-held phone. The Commons Select Committee has said that the...

MV Agusta supports Unicef charity with one-off F3 800

12 August 2019 by Dan Sutherland

A special-edition MV Agusta F3 800 has raised €100,000 in aid of children’s charity Unicef. Complete with a striking new paintjob incorporating the Unicef logo, the bike was part of a larger auction...

Blind veteran joins 200-mile charity ride

08 August 2019 by Ben Clarke

Carol Sharp, a blind veteran from Worthing in her 70s is going to take a 200-mile pillion ride for charity on Saturday, August 10. The Ride for Life Beyond Sight Loss will set off from...

Steve Hislop Memorial Run set to take place this month

08 August 2019 by Dan Sutherland

The 17th Steve Hislop Memorial Run is set to take place on Sunday, August 25, raising money for the veterans charity, FirstLight Trust. Hundreds of bikers are expected to ride the 150 mile loop...

Win signed Jonathan Rea boots in Carole Nash photo competition

07 August 2019 by MCN News

Snap happy bikers could win a signed pair of Jonathan Rea’s boots, a Shoei helmet worth £699 or a Ron Haslam Premier Plus Race School experience in a new photography competition. Motorbike insurance...

Give a Vozz Helmet a go

02 August 2019 by Ben Clarke

Dealers across the UK are offering test rides with the uniquely-designed Vozz RS 1.0 helmet that uses a hinged mechanism to put on and remove instead of a traditional chin strap. Find out where to...

Police use drone to tackle antisocial biking

31 July 2019 by Ben Clarke

Operation Dove has seen officers in Lancashire team up with a police drone team to tackle the antisocial and illegal use of off-road motorbikes in the Burnley and Padiham areas. The unmanned craft was...

Affordable MV Agusta models on the way

31 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

MV Agusta are working with Chinese company Loncin to build a range of more affordable models for the mass market. MV CEO Timur Sardarov told MCN that a new machine will be in dealers by 2021 in a bid...

Zero not afraid of major manufacturers

24 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Zero Motorcycles’ CEO, Sam Paschel, says he is confident that the Californian brand can remain a major player in the future electric motorbike market, despite increased development from the...

Bike Shed Festival set for Lydden Hill

18 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

A new biking festival, run by the Bike Shed Motorcycle Club, is set to take place at Lydden Hill in October, allowing retro enthusiasts to experience both on-track and off-road action. Spawned off the...

Kawasaki to host Knockhill open day next month

18 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Kawasaki will be hosting an open day at Knockhill next month, giving fans the chance to push their limits on track, as well as sample the latest 2019 models on the roads surrounding the...

92 motorbikes stolen in just eight weeks

17 July 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

A senior police officer has warned that “someone is going to get hurt” after it emerged that gangs of motorcycle thieves are behind a spate of bike thefts in Northumberland. Detective Chief Inspector...

London to Beijing, 13,000 miles by motorcycle

15 July 2019 by Ben Clarke

Adventure touring experts GlobeBusters have arrived at Ace Café Beijing at the end of their largest-ever ride all the way from the Café’s spiritual home in London. The 18-strong riding party arrived...

Special Ducati Panigale V4 S to be auctioned for Nicky Hayden Foundation

14 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

A one-of-a-kind, special-edition Ducati Panigale V4 S will be put up for auction on eBay next month to raise money for the Nicky Hayden Foundation. Produced in tribute to the 2006 MotoGP world...

Blood bikers contract reinstated after losing out to private company

10 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes (WSBB) are once again delivering life-saving samples to hospitals across the midlands, after losing their transport contract to a private company late last...

LEGO launch Harley-Davidson Fat Boy model

09 July 2019 by Ben Clarke

LEGO have unveiled their latest Creator Expert Model and it’s a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy complete with moving parts, solid-disc wheels, teardrop fuel tank, integrated speedometer, and dual exhaust...

Safety video champions safer riding in Scotland

09 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

A new promo video has been released, urging motorcyclists to adopt safe riding habits when exploring Scotland’s great biking roads. Titled ‘The Devil’s Beeftub’, the film is part of a larger Road...

Bott explores biking future with 3D titanium printer

09 July 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

Bottpower have been pushing the boundaries of what motorcycles are capable of ever since the Spanish performance specialists powered their way to two category wins and fourth overall at Pikes Peak...

Untitled Motorcycles reveal custom Zero SR/F

08 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

London and Californian based custom motorcycle builders, Untitled Motorcycles, have created a one-off electric naked, based on the Zero SR/F. Known as the Zero XP, the bike began life as the firm’s...

The ultimate adventure setup? X7 pickup concept carries F850GS Sport

08 July 2019 by Gareth Evans

Is this the ultimate adventure setup? BMW’s trainees have built this special concept to showcase skills learnt in both bikes and cars – an F850GS Sport mounted on the back of a bespoke X7...

Charity trio to ride from John O'Groats to Land's End on Honda C90s

06 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

A motorcycling trio of friends will attempt to ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End on Honda C90s in just four days next week. Setting off on Thursday, July 11, the team will attempt the 1200-mile...

Rockingham reopen for trackday business!

05 July 2019 by Gareth Evans

Rockingham International Raceway, near Corby in Northamptonshire, is set to reopen its gates to bikers, following what was previously billed as a permanent closure. There are two trackdays on the...

MV Agusta boss says affordable Superveloce, Brutale – and more – are coming

04 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

MV Agusta are planning less costly versions of their new, limited edition Superveloce and Brutale 1000 and say we can also expect more ‘accessible’ and heritage-inspired machines in the future. In an...

Operation Endurance seizes 20th motorbike

04 July 2019 by Ben Clarke

Police are winning the fight against reckless riding on stolen bikes following a major crackdown. Gloucestershire Constabulary have just seized their 20th bike in the fight against antisocial...

Order a Ducati Panigale V4, V4S or V4S Corse - get a set of free branded leathers!

02 July 2019 by Gareth Evans

Need a new excuse to get your hands on a 2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4S or V4S Corse? How about a free Corse C4 race suit, worth £1149, thrown in for free? That’s exactly what the Italian company are...

Classic Suzuki Track Day roars into Cadwell Park

29 June 2019 by MCN News

Classic motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country took over Cadwell Park today for the second annual Suzuki Classic Track Day. With temperatures nudging 30-degrees and entry free to spectators,...

Sammy Miller MBE wins Lifetime Achievement Award

28 June 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

Sammy Miller MBE has been awarded a Lifetime Acheivement Award by the Transport Trust for his dedication to the preservation of motorcycles and motorcycle heritage. The award was presented by HRH...

Crescent launch Yamaha Dealership in Verwood, Dorset

27 June 2019 by MCN News

South West super-dealer, Crescent, will open a flagship Yamaha dealership this weekend, June 29-30, as the Dorset-based business re-introduces their third site under the Crescent name with the launch...

Thieves brag about stolen motorcycles on Instagram

26 June 2019 by Ben Clarke

Bike thieves are openly selling stolen vehicles on social media accounts, with some even taunting their alleged victims. A group called ‘Weston Repo Guys’ have been stealing bikes in the...

Most powerful Kawasaki KX250 yet announced for 2020

18 June 2019 by Ben Clarke

Kawasaki have released details of their 2020 off-road line up, which includes the most powerful KX250 to date. The new engine 250 uses finger follower valves (like those found in the latest ZX-10RR)...

Ireland to ban sale of new petrol vehicles by 2030

18 June 2019 by Gareth Evans

The Irish Government has reaffirmed its plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, as part of a new strategy aimed at protecting the environment. The measures form part of a...

World of Kawasaki returns for 2019

18 June 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Kawasaki Motors UK are once again inviting owners for a day of on-track and demo ride action as the World of Kawasaki event returns for 2019. Find MCN’s Kawasaki Ninja model overview here Taking...

German firm reveal pedal-powered hybrid

17 June 2019 by MCN News

A German company has developed a new emissions-busting motorcycle that mixes human input with battery power. The eROCKIT 2019 has pedals like a conventional bicycle, however multiplies the effort put...

Free tags bid to save lives

17 June 2019 by MCN News

A new safety scheme will see 13,000 free helmet tags given away in a bid to save bikers’ lives. MedicAlert and Biker Down have joined forces to give away thousands of the tags to UK riders. The tags...