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Bike and Brew café challenge kicks off giving bikers the chance to win a Kawasaki Z900 for good causes
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...
Goodwood Festival of Speed to celebrate four-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty
06 March 2025 by
Four-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty will headline a four-day celebration of World Superbike heritage at this summer’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Over 40 production-based racing...
NMC calls for motorcycling to be included in the government’s Integrated Transport Strategy
05 March 2025 by
The National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) is calling for motorcycling to be fully considered in the government’s Integrated National Transport Strategy – a framework that will shape the UK’s transport...
UK motorcycle kit seller fined over £10,000 after 'catastrophic' failings on unsafe helmets
04 March 2025 by
A London-based motorcycle clothing retailer has been hit with a fine in excess of £10,000 after selling motorcycle helmets that failed to meet UK safety standards. London-based Bikers Lifestyle Ltd...
Triumph competition gives Grand Prix fans the chance to win a Moto2-themed Street Triple RS naked
04 March 2025 by
Triumph Motorcycles are giving fans of the Moto2 world championship the chance to win a unique Street Triple naked roadster in 2025, inspired by the British brand’s involvement with the mid-size...
Spanish racetrack Circuito de Jerez hit by flooding after period of heavy rain and hail
04 March 2025 by
Spanish racetrack, Circuito de Jerez has been damaged by flood water after heavy rain battered parts of the Andalusia region on the afternoon of Monday, March 3. The 2.75-mile circuit, which plays...
FIM Hard Enduro World Championship under threat as promoter pulls out amid financial difficulties
03 March 2025 by
The future of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship (HEWC) hangs in the balance after series promoter WESS Promotion announced its withdrawal from the 2025 season due to financial difficulties. In...
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03 March 2025
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Motorcycle trackdays return to Silverstone in 2025 with three dates priced at £329
03 March 2025 by
Following a hiatus in 2024, motorcycle trackdays have once again returned to the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit for 2025 – allowing bikers to experience the same 3.66-mile layout as the stars of...
Debate over motorcycle licence reform continues as Labour and Conservative MPs discuss changes
28 February 2025 by
The UK’s complex motorcycle licensing structure has once again come under scrutiny, with politicians from both the Labour and Conservative parties suggesting a need for change at the recent Motorcycle...
Stunners to Stafford! Ultra-rare 1925 Brough Superior SS100 amongst lots in upcoming Bonhams auction
28 February 2025 by
Auction experts Bonhams are heading into their annual Spring Stafford Sale with a wide range of classic road and race-derived machines up for grabs. Taking place on April 26 and 27 at the...
Buells by the beach! New production ready Super Cruiser models revealed at Daytona Bike Week
27 February 2025 by
Buell Motorcycles are showcasing their latest line-up at Florida’s Daytona Bike Week 2025, while also giving fans their first opportunity to get hands-on with their prototype Super Cruiser...
Incoming Morbidelli T125X brings adventure bike appeal to the next generation for under £4000
27 February 2025 by
Chinese owned Italian bike brand Morbidelli are launching a new learner-friendly 125 adventure model to the UK market this summer, priced at an accessible £3299 plus OTR charges. The Morbidelli...
Bike-mad trio rescue three-wheeler from a scrapyard for budget moped mountaineering challenge
27 February 2025 by
A group of three biking-mad current and former soldiers are attempting to raise £3000 for good causes by completing the Three Peaks Challenge on a trio of cheap 50cc mopeds. Related: How to pass a...
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27 February 2025 by
This year marks our 70th anniversary, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this incredible milestone with you! As a special thank you we’re offering an exclusive deal — an annual digital subscription to...
Attack of the clones: Police crack down on motorcycle plate fraud with London show display
27 February 2025 by
The Metropolitan Police are battling vehicle cloning while urging motorcyclists to be aware of the threat when buying used. Related: Footage submitted to Devon and Cornwall Police used to catch...
London-based bike builder creates custom air-cooled R1200GS cafe racer – and you can have one too!
26 February 2025 by
A London-based custom motorcycle builder is creating a run of four air-cooled café racer retros, based on the BMW R1200GS adventure bike. Sean Sohrab, who owns the Original Café Racer Company...
MCN Law February round-up | 'Filtering is legal, despite what third-party insurers claim'
26 February 2025 by
Paid partnership with BikeLawyer Each month, we take a look at the questions that were sent to the MCN Law wcolumn, which is written by Andrew Campbell from BikeLawyer. In February, Andrew was asked about two filtering-related...
Take your skills to the next level with this video series from MCN and National Highways’ BikerTek
26 February 2025 by
Bikertek Overtaking is one of the most complex aspects of riding a bike – there are dozens of variables and multiple hazards, usually served up with a fearsome dollop of closing speed. What we need is a...
Ducati Stoke announce new ownership and fresh premises for 2025 as Bob Sheldon takes the reins
26 February 2025 by
Ducati’s dealership presence in Stoke will come under new ownership from the midpoint of 2025, bringing with it a change of premises. Related: Ducati open Sunderland based dealership and service...
King of the swingarms! 400bhp Triumph Speed Triple 1200RR built by Thornton Hundred costs £55k
25 February 2025 by
Thornton Hundred’s supercharged Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR drift bike, the one that appeared at last year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, is now up for grabs – and it could be yours for just...
KTM to restart production after securing creditor approval for €548m restructuring plan
25 February 2025 by
KTM’s fight for survival has taken a major step forward after creditors approved a €750 million restructuring plan, allowing the Austrian brand to restart production at their Mattighofen headquarters...
Fuelling the past: Brooklands Museum backs sustainable petrol with vintage motorcycle test
25 February 2025 by
Historic automotive and aviation centre, Brooklands Museum have successfully trialled sustainable fuel in a batch of their antique motorcycles – hinting to the energy source’s potential as a greener...
Hinckley-based Triumph Motorcycles celebrate record-breaking year with 134,635 bikes sold in 2024
25 February 2025 by
Triumph Motorcycles are celebrating their best sales year yet, with over 100,000 bikes leaving dealerships globally across 2024. A total of 134,635 machines were sold across the world in 2024 –...
SuperBike Factory South opens in Crawley with over 400 used bikes at Former P&H site
25 February 2025 by
SuperBike Factory have expanded again, recently opening a new showroom in Crawley on February 8. Related: SuperBike Factory open new showroom in Bristol with 400 used bikes in stock The...
Many happy returns! BMW mark Valentino Rossi's 46th birthday with M4 CS Edition VR46 sports car
24 February 2025 by
BMW‘s four-wheeled division have announced a limited edition M4 CS Edition VR46 sports car in celebration of nine-time Grand Prix world champion, Valentino Rossi turning 46 years old. Read about...
Top biking bosses call for greater certainty on decarbonisation as factories urged to embrace change
24 February 2025 by
Representatives from the UK motorcycle industry are once again urging ministers to deliver a clearer roadmap to decarbonisation, as well as consider an open-source approach to the future of...
Indian Motorcycle discontinue FTR roadster with fresh focus on baggers, tourers, and cruisers
24 February 2025 by
Indian Motorcycle have confirmed that their flattrack-inspired FTR range will go off sale, with their focus now revolving around the tourer, bagger, and cruiser markets. First launched for 2019...
Italian brand Virus Power create synthetic racing suit meeting AAA status without using leather
24 February 2025 by
World Superbike rider, Scott Redding turned heads with news that for 2025 he will use a new race suit featuring no animal-based leather materials of any kind. The MGM Bonovo Racing Ducati rider...
Public appeal reunites Blood Bikes charity with stolen BMW just one day after it is taken
21 February 2025 by
A stolen blood bike has been recovered in just one day after a public appeal by SERV OBN Blood Bikes. The charity transports medical supplies and blood free of charge to support the NHS across...
Nürburgring restructure sees motorcycle access to Nordschleife restricted to four days across 2025
20 February 2025 by
Motorcyclists planning to take a lap of the world-famous Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany in 2025 have been restricted to just four dates all year, all under the supervision of trained...
Dainese create line of 46 racing suits and AGV helmets marking Valentino Rossi's 46th birthday
20 February 2025 by
Dainese Group are celebrating Valentino Rossi’s 46th birthday with a limited run of 46 racing suits and AGV helmets for the lucky few. The Italian rider, who took nine Grand Prix world...