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Roads in England and Wales in worst state ever as local routes face £16.81 billion repair backlog
Today 13:05 by
An annual survey looking into the state of local authority-controlled roads in England and Wales has concluded that things have never been worse, with 12 years of continuous work required at a cost of...
Triumph hit the dirt with TF 250-E and TF 450-E road-legal enduro bike duo
Today 12:11 by
Following Triumph’s return to motocross in 2024, the Hinckley firm has now lifted the lid on a pair of road-legal enduro machines, which will be available to customers by May 2025. Related: MCN’s...
1922 Douglas motorcycle converted to electric powertrain during WWII heads to May auction
Today 09:00 by
Think electric motorcycles are a relatively new phenomenon? Think again! This 1922 Douglas 2 ¾ was first converted to battery power in 1942 and will go up for sale this coming May with Iconic...
Online fundraiser set up for fire-damaged Dudley race bike business
Yesterday 12:59 by
An online GoFundMe page has been set up in support of historic race bike business Trident MCS, after it was left devastated by an electrical fire. The Dudley-based firm manufactures Rob North...
Liquid fuels made from food waste could be the lifeline internal combustion engines need to survive
Yesterday 08:30 by
Electrification is all the rage in transport politics but there may be a game-changer waiting in the wings – one that not only protects the environment but also secures a future for the internal...
International Bomber Command Centre ride-in to honour life-saving WW2 mission
21 March 2025 by
Over 500 bikers from across the UK are expected to roll into Lincoln’s International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) next month for the annual InSpire Ride charity event. Taking place on Sunday, May...
Europe cracks down on noisy exhausts with new anti-tampering rules for motorcycles
21 March 2025 by
European regulators are cracking down on noisy aftermarket motorcycle exhausts, introducing anti-tampering proposals to combat systems that exceed sound levels emitted by standard pipes.
Three-wheeled Can-Am Canyon combines off-road ability with touring mod cons starting at £26,799
20 March 2025 by
Canadian firm, Can-Am have launched a new Canyon three-wheeler for 2025, combining the comfort and equipment of a luxury tourer, with the rugged intent of an adventure bike. Sitting somewhere...
British bike builder Mutt falls victim to struggling market and enters administration
20 March 2025 by
Birmingham-based Mutt Motorcycles have entered administration following a struggle in demand, leaving many of the brand’s employees redundant. Known for their small-capacity, retro-styled bikes,...
Pecco's Panigale tribute: Ducati launch exclusive Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia priced at £75,000
20 March 2025 by
Ducati are paying tribute to double MotoGP world champion and current factory MotoGP rider, Francesco ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia with a £75,000 Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia superbike. Limited to 163 units,...
National Motorcycle Museum bank holiday Ride In event to celebrate legacy of the late Dave Myers
20 March 2025 by
The National Motorcycle Museum (NMM) is gearing up to host a Bank Holiday ‘Ride In’ event on May 5. The day promises to be packed with attractions, including a stage show hosted by Lili Myers,...
Ducati post 10 figure earnings for 2024 marking three years on the trot of €1 billion plus revenue
19 March 2025 by
Ducati has capped off 2024 by surpassing the €1 billion revenue mark for the third year on the trot. The Borgo Panigale brand finished the year with €1,003 billion in earnings, slightly down from...
Deep pockets required! Honda reveal price and availability of uber trick CRF450RX Rally
19 March 2025 by
Honda have officially revealed the price of the CRF450RX Rally and not only will you need a significant wedge of cash handy, but you’ll also need to prove that you’re serious about racing to bag...
Get your Ducati special edition page-turner right here! Discover Bologna's best bikes
19 March 2025 by
Ducati is nothing short of a modern day phenomenon. Once the butt of jokes about reliability, rattling clutches and their fragile nature, they’ve become a brand that’s revered, idolised and envied by...
CCM put Project X adventure bike on hold and cut staff - but insist their future remains bright
19 March 2025 by
CCM have made a number of ‘strategic redundancies’ in light of challenging market conditions, while also confirming their Project X concept will not see production this year. The firm say the...
Take your skills to the next level with this video series from MCN and National Highways’ BikerTek
18 March 2025 by
Bikertek Steering sounds like an easy skill to master, but it often limits the progress of road riders. If you don’t understand exactly how to steer faster, you’ll struggle to ride faster and – more...
Surron reveal more powerful and composed Light Bee X electric off-roader priced at £3999
18 March 2025 by
Lightweight electric off-road specialists Surron have launched an updated version of their Light Bee X, priced at £3999 and promising more power and precision in the dirt. Related: Surron Ultra...
Electrical fire at historic race bike business in Dudley causes more than £200k in damage
17 March 2025 by
A historic race bike business in Dudley has been left devastated by an electrical fire, which destroyed a number of personal and customer machines, workshop tools, and priceless racing memorabilia.
UK electric industry welcomes £500 plug-in grant retention but says more decisive action is required
17 March 2025 by
On February 25, the UK Government announced they would be rolling out £120million of additional funding to support the acceleration of electric vehicle uptake – with the motorcycle industry retaining...
Isle of Man TT winning Honda RVF750 RC45 ridden by Michael Rutter for sale at a cool £65,000
17 March 2025 by
Motorsport fans with £64,999 burning a hole in their back pocket are in with the chance of owning a bona fide slice of superbike royalty as a 1995 Honda RVF750 RC45 race bike goes up for...
Yamaha prototype hybrid motorcycle blends a petrol power with not one but two electric motors
14 March 2025 by
Yamaha has developed an innovative petrol-electric hybrid powertrain which could be heading for production in the future. The system uses a traditional combustion engine as well as two electric...
Access battle rages on as petition urging gov to allow motorbikes in bus lanes hits 10k in one week
13 March 2025 by
A petition urging the government to reverse its decision to not allow motorcycles to access bus lanes by default has gained over 10,000 signatures within just one week of going live. Launched by...
Brits go big! Wigan-based Langen launch crowdfund plan to open up world market and boost production
13 March 2025 by
Wigan-based Langen Motorcycles have this week gone live with a new crowd funding scheme, hoping to raise £600,000 of additional investment to create tooling and meet homologation standards on their...
Ducati's foray into MX off to a flyer after Desmo 250MX secures podium finish in championship debut
13 March 2025 by
Ducati’s foray into motocross has hit another significant milestone after their Desmo 250MX prototype model secured the team an impressive podium finish at its racing debut. Related: Desmo...
Motorcycle registrations stall in February with numbers down over 30% against last year
12 March 2025 by
February’s new motorcycle registration figures continued to perform poorly compared with previous years, falling over 30% short of the numbers achieved last year. Related: Bike registrations drop...
Blackpool teen banned from driving after hour-long electric motorcycle pursuit
12 March 2025 by
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop after leading Blackpool Police on an hour-long motorcycle chase through busy pedestrian areas. Related: Welsh...
Famous North Wales biker café bids farewell to loyal customers and closes its doors for good
12 March 2025 by
A famous North Wales café, popular with bikers, has announced it won’t be opening for the new season. Located on the Horseshoe Pass in Llangollen, the Ponderosa Café will now close after 42 years in...
Lind open two new dealerships - Ducati North London and Yamaha Newmarket in March 2025
12 March 2025 by
Paid partnership with Lind Lind have announced the opening of two new dealerships; a Ducati North London location in Watford and a new Yamaha site in Newmarket. New Ducati Motorcycles-Unleash the Power Step into the...
Harley-Davidson to build 131 special CVO Road Glide RR bagger models priced at $110,000 each
10 March 2025 by
Harley-Davidson are marking their involvement in the King of the Baggers (KOTB) racing series with a limited run of 131 CVO Road Glide RR models, priced at a $110,000 (roughly £85,000 at time of...
Enthusiastic new motorcycle rider battles cancer diagnosis to carry on riding both on- and off-road
10 March 2025 by
A motorcyclist who battled through cancer has described how her love of riding gave her the strength to not only face chemotherapy, but come out the other side on two wheels. Related: Best first...
White Motorcycle Concepts collaborate with Pininfarina on aerodynamic forced induction hybrid design
10 March 2025 by
Northamptonshire-based technology specialists White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) have begun a new partnership with Italian design house Pininfarina, delving into the potential aerodynamic properties of...
Bike and Brew café charity challenge kicks off giving bikers the chance to win a Kawasaki Z900
07 March 2025 by
Mental wellbeing charity Make Your Mark have opened sign-ups for their treasure hunt-style Bike and Brew café challenge, offering entrants the chance to bag a £13,249 Kawasaki Z900RS SE, among other...
Used bike showroom with 'great model mix' moves into former Pidcock BMW site in Nottingham
07 March 2025 by
As motorcycle dealers seem to be closing left, right and centre, a new destination has recently opened at the site of the now-closed Pidcock BMW, which entered administration in October...
Charterhouse auction heads to Haynes Motor Museum on March 13 with 125-year-old motorised bicycle
06 March 2025 by
Iconic motorcycles spanning more than 120 years in production will be available to purchase in an upcoming auction at the Haynes Motor Museum on March 13. Taking place from 11am, the event known as...
Honda announce limited-run CRF450RX Rally in full HRC factory trim available for customer purchase
06 March 2025 by
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has revealed a full-fat rally bike for the privateer market for the first time ever. Related: Honda CRF300 Rally review Called the CRF450RX Rally, the 138kg...
Desmo inbound! Ducati announce price for Desmo450 MX ahead of summer debut
06 March 2025 by
Ducati’s championship winning Desmo450 MX is now ready to appear in dealerships from June with a retail price of £11,245. Related: Motocross legend Tony Cairoli confirms plans for 450 Ducati...