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Former road racer Steve Mercer prepares to get back on a bike after life-changing TT accident
Today 15:16 by
Former road racer and World Endurance star Steve Mercer has announced big plans to get back on a bike, after a serious accident at the 2018 Isle of Man TT left him without use of his right leg. The...
Mother and daughter set to take on charity sidecar adventure riding Land’s End to John o’ Groats
Today 15:03 by
A mother and daughter duo from Kent are planning to ride a motorcycle and sidecar outfit from Land’s End to John o’ Groats raising money for brain injury charity Headway. Related: Sidecar duo plan...
BMW axe 2025 GS Trophy UK qualifier with no plans to send Brit team to the international competition
Today 12:33 by
BMW have officially confirmed that the 2025 GS Trophy UK Qualifier will not be taking place, with additional Off Road Skills courses to be run instead. Related: How to ride your bike...
Police Scotland urge bikers to take care on the roads as the weather improves
Today 08:46 by
Police Scotland have urged bikers and drivers alike to take action after new figures revealed a worrying toll of motorcyclist fatalities across the country. An analysis of collisions between...
Peace of mind for Honda owners as firm launch six-year transferable warranty
Yesterday 17:40 by
Honda Europe have announced a new warranty scheme of up to six years, providing owners continue to get their bikes serviced through authorised dealerships. Announced on Wednesday, April 2, the new...
Future Honda motorcycles could feature cameras and radar based rider assistance technology
Yesterday 16:45 by
Radar-based rider-assistance technology has been a hot field of development in recent years and has introduced ideas like adaptive cruise control and auto-braking crash mitigation to the world of...
Triumph reveal special Scrambler 1200 top prize for 2025 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Yesterday 16:37 by
Triumph are offering a special Scrambler 1200 Icon Edition to the top fundraiser at this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR). Founded in 2012, the DGR has now raised more than $50 million...
Suzuki return to Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race with greener GSX-R1000R running 100% sustainable fuel
Yesterday 12:29 by
Suzuki will return to the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race this August 1-3, continuing their carbon-neutral racing project while hoping to build on last year’s eighth-place result. Team Suzuki CN...
Motorcycle Action Group hit back at Government response to bus lane access petition
Yesterday 11:40 by
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) have hit back at the ‘negative response’ received on a petition calling on the government to allow motorcycles into bus lanes by default. The petition gathered...
KTM confirm motorcycle production has restarted in Mattighofen following financial difficulties
01 April 2025 by
Austrian brand KTM have confirmed that motorcycles are once again being produced at their factory in Mattighofen, following a production pause amid financial difficulties. The Ready to Race brand...
Over 1000 people have now signed up to the MCN Pit Stop group... Isn't it time you did the same?
01 April 2025 by
The recently launched MCN Pit Stop Facebook group has raced past 1000 members in just a matter of weeks, with no signs of slowing down. The online forum has been designed to bring bikers together...
April Fool's for motorcyclists
01 April 2025 by
It’s that time of year again! April Fool’s Day is here and companies from across the globe have united as one, in an attempt to pull the wool over our eyes. We’ve been sent some cracking ruses...
Spring offer: £1 an issue!
31 March 2025 by
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Red Arrows aerobatic display team set for return to the Isle of Man TT in 2025
31 March 2025 by
Following much speculation online, organisers of the Isle of Man TT races have confirmed that the Red Arrows will once again be returning to the island in 2025 – performing a display over Douglas Bay...
British MotoGP round promises action-packed May Bank Holiday weekend at Silverstone
31 March 2025 by
Organisers of the 2025 British MotoGP round at Silverstone have unveiled an action-packed weekend of off-track action, with live music, stunt shows, and more. The Grand Prix world championship...
Brough Superior SS100 ridden by George Brough sells for £241,500 at National Motorcycle Museum
31 March 2025 by
The National Motorcycle Museum (NMM) in Solihull played host to the H&H Classics motorcycle and scooter auction on Wednesday, March 26, with more than 270 items going under the hammer to net a...
New North London Ducati dealership off to a flying start despite struggling bike market
31 March 2025 by
A new Watford-based Ducati dealership, officially opened on Saturday March 15, has got off to a positive start, with sales already in double figures and long-term plans to capture new audiences in the...
Bimota reveal price and April release date for the KB998 Rimini homologation special
28 March 2025 by
Bimota has dropped the price and availability of their highly anticipated KB998 Rimini, which is set to hit showrooms from April 9 across Europe and Asia. Priced at a hefty £37,777 for UK...
Hope for nation's ruined roads as local authorities set to see £1.6 billion pothole repair fund
28 March 2025 by
Potential good news for bikers as the Department for Transport (DfT) have confirmed that local authorities will begin to see a share of £1.6 billion from mid-April to help fight against potholes, with...
Rag’n’Bone Man set to rock the Harley-Davidson Euro Fest in the South of France this May
28 March 2025 by
Harley-Davidson have announced the headline acts for this year’s Euro Festival in May, with English pop and soul singer Rag’n’Bone Man set to perform on Saturday, May 10. The event will take place...
New BMW R12 G/S combines retro roadster charm with off-road adventure bike ability for £14,420 OTR
27 March 2025 by
BMW are once again expanding their R12 retro twin family, with a new dual-purpose G/S range said to be inspired by the original R80 G/S launched in 1980. Starting at £14,420 on the road, it uses...
Annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride returns for 2025 in over 1000 cities around the globe
27 March 2025 by
The annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) will return to over 1000 cities on May 18, 2025, gathering dapperly clad bikers aboard vintage-inspired machines from around the world to raise money...
Advanced wheelie electronics on Triumph's Speed Triple 1200 RS turn you into a (safe) stunting hero
27 March 2025 by
Triumph have launched a new Speed Triple 1200 RS for 2025. Priced at £17,495 on the road, it now makes a claimed 180.5bhp at 10,750rpm and 94.5lb.ft of torque at 8750rpm – and is gunning for this...
Northumbria Police crackdown on nuisance electric off-roaders seizing five bikes in five days
27 March 2025 by
A string of nuisance electric motorcycles have been taken out of the hands of criminals and into the jaws of the police crusher, while their riders have been reported for a series of...
MCN Law March round-up | 'Surveillance filmed from a public place is not illegal'
26 March 2025 by
Paid partnership with BikeLawyer Each month, we take a look at the questions that were sent to the MCN Law column, which is written by Andrew Campbell from BikeLawyer. In February, Andrew was asked about two filtering-related...
Roads in England and Wales in worst state ever as local routes face £16.81 billion repair backlog
25 March 2025 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
25 March 2025 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
25 March 2025 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
24 March 2025 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
24 March 2025 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,...