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Motorcycle Live organisers announce first phase of major overhaul in a bid to attract more biking fans

Yesterday 17:34 by Dan Sutherland

The annual Motorcycle Live show at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is set to gain a radical overhaul for 2024, with organisers promising a new festival theme, as well more live action...

Hacked off London biking group launch fundraiser to fight Hackney motorcycle parking charges

Yesterday 16:35 by Dan Sutherland

An independent London motorcycle group are attempting to raise £20,000 to take Hackney Council to court over parking charges for two-wheelers in the borough. Save London Motorcycling began raising...

Learner legal Mutt Stravaig 125 adventure bike offers big bike features at an affordable price

Yesterday 12:42 by Nye Davis

Who says adventure bikes have to be giant 1300cc beasts? Certainly not West Midlands-based Mutt who’ve just revealed this CBT-friendly adventurer which packs many of the creature comforts of its big...

British electric trike promises 100mph top speed, 100 miles of aggressive riding on 15-minute charge

Yesterday 09:23 by Dan Sutherland

A crack team of British engineers have launched a new three-wheeled electric response vehicle, promising 100 miles of aggressive riding range, advanced aerodynamic capabilities, and a recharge time of...

Pre-war Flying Merkel twin formerly owned by Bud Ekins to be auction by Bonhams next month

05 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A wide range of classic and modern motorcycling rarities are set to go up for auction this coming October at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in Stafford, including a 1936 Vincent HRD expected to...

SuperBike Factory announce plans for UK expansion following successful 2024 sales

05 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Europe’s largest used motorcycle retailer – SuperBike Factory – has announced plans to expand their UK dealer network, while also stating that they have ambitions to expand into mainland Europe in the...

Nowhere to hide for thieves as police forces across England continue to make arrests and recover stolen motorcycles

05 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Police forces across England are continuing to battle the ongoing issue of motorcycle theft, with yet more arrests made, and stolen machines recovered. In Nottinghamshire, officers in Mansfield...

Sidecar racing legends Ben and Tom Birchall honoured with coveted Segrave Trophy

04 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Four-time World Sidecar Champions and Isle of Man TT legends, Ben and Tom Birchall are the latest winners of the coveted Royal Automobile Club’s Segrave Trophy, which is awarded for ‘outstanding...

Newcastle-under-Lyme council propose a ban on gatherings of two or more motorcycles as part of ‘car cruising’ crackdown

03 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Bike meets and group rides in the West Midlands could be outlawed as a council looks to ban gatherings of two or more vehicles and forbid groups from riding in convoy. The Public Spaces Protection...

Kent Motorcycle Action Group team up with local police and Medway Council to host popular anti bike theft event

03 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Kent representatives from the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) joined forces with local police officers and the Medway Council to host a recent in-person workshop tackling bike theft. Taking place at...

KTM parent company Pierer Mobility announce further redundancies amidst 2024 sales slump

02 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Pierer Mobility – the parent company of KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas and WP Suspension, and 50.1% owner of MV Agusta – have announced further plans to axe jobs in the light of poor sales figures which saw...

Is it time to make the switch? MCN investigates the rise of Chinese motorbikes in the UK

02 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

It wasn’t that long ago that Chinese motorcycles on the UK market were synonymous with cheaply made, lesser alternatives to the machines produced by mainstream manufacturers. But an awful lot has...

Udoh Ebaide Joy becomes first documented black African woman to ride a motorcycle from East to West Africa

02 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Nigerian musician Udoh Ebaide Joy has successfully ridden a motorcycle from the Kenyan city of Mombasa to Lagos, Nigeria, making her the first documented black African woman to ride from the East to...

Inspirational motorcycle charity fundraiser Claire Lomas MBE has died

31 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Paralysed motorcyclist, Claire Lomas MBE who raised almost £1 million for charity has died aged 44 following an accident in Jordan in the Middle East. The news was announced by the Melton Times,...

Two-stroke tuning guru Stan Stephens retires after more than 60 years in the motorcycle industry

30 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Two-stroke tuning legend, Stan Stephens has retired after more than six decades in the trade. The former sidecar and speedway racer had been building high performance, championship winning engines...

Triumph to celebrate 20 years of the Rocket 3 with special owners event at Elvington Airfield

30 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Triumph are celebrating 20 years of the Rocket 3 muscle cruiser by hosting a special event, inviting existing and aspiring owners to ride their bikes on the Elvington Airfield runway. Titled,...

Partially paralysed biker gets the trackday itch after lapping Donington Park on converted Aprilia Tuono

30 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A motorcyclist from the Forest of Dean, who got back on a bike after losing the use of his left arm in a serious road traffic accident, has capped off his recovery by completing his first-ever...

Wilbers’ new Nivomat suspension system promises a perfect set-up in all conditions without the need for electronics

30 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Getting the tools out to adjust suspension can be a drag while fancy Skyhook electronics add cost and complexity – but now German suspension firm Wilbers say they have come up with a...

Birmingham-based Mutt Motorcycles launch new Stravaig 401 twin-cylinder adventure bike

29 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Mutt Motorcycles, famed for their laid-back low-capacity retro nakeds, are branching out into the adventure bike segment with a new 36.2bhp Stravaig 401 twin priced at £4995 plus OTR costs. Said to...

Former Casey Stoner and Loris Capirossi Ducati MotoGP bikes sell for a combined £600k at Silverstone auction

28 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A pair of former factory Ducati Grand Prix bikes once raced by Casey Stoner and Loris Capirossi have sold for a combined £603,750 during an auction at the recent Silverstone Festival weekend. The...

Seventeen-year-old motorcyclist tackles Trans Euro Trail adventure immediately after A1 licence pass

27 August 2024 by Nye Davis

As a teenager, just riding your bike to the next town over can seem like a big adventure. But for 17-year-old Luke Blackley, that wasn’t enough, and the young rider opted to tackle a 4000-mile ride...

Police seize 15 motorbikes and quads from containers to target nuisance riders on stolen machines

27 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Middlesbrough police have seized 15 two- and four-wheeled machines hidden in storage containers during an operation tackling the issue of nuisance off-roaders in the town. Related: Seized nuisance...

Legendary Indian FTR750 flattrack bike that took 101 race wins in 135 starts retired from the sport

26 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Indian Motorcycle have announced the end of the line for their immensely successful FTR750 flattrack racer, following a change to the American Flat Track rule book to only allow bikes using...

Bike-mad collector sets off on seven-week riding epic to Istanbul aboard a Honda SS50 moped

23 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A motorcycle mad collector from Romford in Essex has set off on an estimated six- to seven-week riding adventure to Istanbul, Turkey, aboard an air-cooled, four-stroke Honda SS50 moped. Phil...

Canadian firm Can-Am share full details and pricing for new Origin & Pulse electric motorcycle duo

23 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Funky three-wheeled trike specialists Can-Am are branching out into the motorcycle sector for 2025, launching a pair of tech-heavy electrics set to go into production before the end of this...

North Yorkshire police loaned BMW M1000RR superbike to promote road safety over Bank Holiday

23 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

North Yorkshire Police officers will be taking to the roads this coming weekend with a 209bhp BMW M1000RR in a bid to promote safer motorcycle riding. The £30,940 four-cylinder superbike that forms...

£9.8million in compensation to be delivered to Norton pension victims after more than a decade

22 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Over 200 people who invested in three failed Norton pension schemes back in 2012 and 2013 are to finally gain access to their share of £9.8million in compensation by the end of August. An estimated...

Ducati Desmo450 MX hits the global stage with Motocross World Championship debut in the Netherlands

22 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Ducati’s motocross program has taken its first steps onto the world stage, with a successful debut in the MXGP World Championship. Related: Motocross legend Tony Cairoli confirms plans for 450...

Women in Moto event is a hit | MCN takes part in weekend celebrating female riders

21 August 2024 by Saffron Wilson

MCN attended the Women in Moto show at Uttoxeter Race Course last weekend with the event celebrating its biggest attendance since it began in 2021. Created by Lindsay Atkinson, the event welcomes...

Near production-ready KTM 990RC R sportsbike spotted in testing

21 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

These latest spy shots taken earlier this month give us the clearest indication yet of what KTM’s incoming 990RC R parallel twin sportsbike will look like. Back in May 2024, the Austrian brand...

Daniel Craig donates personal James Bond Triumphs to auction in aid of the RNLI

21 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

James Bond star, Daniel Craig has donated a pair of limited edition 007 Triumphs to an upcoming auction, with all proceeds raised going towards the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The...

‘Capable, classy, and affordable too’ | LiveWire S2 Del Mar changes the game for big electrics

21 August 2024 by MCN

Paid partnership with LiveWire LiveWire’s new S2 Del Mar is smooth, fun, easy to ride, beautifully built and handles superbly. And at £16,990 it’s over £10k cheaper than the original LiveWire. In fact, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar...

Show stoppers | Ducati eCBS system for the 2025 Panigale V4 will teach you to brake like the pros

20 August 2024 by Jim Moore

The 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 will be the first sportsbike to feature the Bologna brand’s innovative safety and performance inspired Race eCBS dual braking system. Made possible by a sophisticated...

Retro styled Moto Morini Seiemmezzo twins get new adventure accessory packs

20 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Chinese-owned Italian brand, Moto Morini have launched a range of bolt-on kit for their £5999 Seiemmezzo STR and £6399 Seiemmezzo SCR retro nakeds. Despite their modest price tags, each A2...

Stunt rider Jonny Davies smashes high-speed motorcycle skating world record at Elvington Airfield

19 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Thousands of motorsport enthusiasts lined up at Elvington Airfield, in York, on Sunday, August 18 to watch British stunt riding sensation Jonny Davies set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘Fastest...

Bawtry Bike Night to become a regular fixture following "roaring success" at inaugural event

19 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Following a highly successful opening event, a Doncaster based bike night is set to become a regular fixture, with approval granted for two more once-per-month events across the rest of the...

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