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Bristol Triumph specialists transform Chrome Edition Bonneville T120 into striking performance retro
Yesterday 13:11 by
An independent Triumph specialist in Bristol has transformed a laid-back Bonneville T120 roadster into one-off special, commissioned by a customer for use on country lanes as well as the occasional...
Triumph dominate new Red Bull Romaniacs adventure classes with double podium finish
Yesterday 11:02 by
Triumph have taken on one of motorcycling’s most gruelling races – tackling the notorious Red Bull Romaniacs event with a pair of near-stock Tiger 900 Rally Pro adventure bikes. Running from July...
Florida man to attempt record-breaking 400mph ride in upcoming Bonneville Speed Trials
25 July 2025 by
Former Drag Racing champ Chris Rivas is gunning for a slice of biking history this August, as he attempts to crack 400mph (643.7km/h) on two wheels at the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed...
Vintage racing spanning four decades to return to the Isle of Man this August for the Classic TT
25 July 2025 by
The world of road racing is gearing up for the return of the Classic TT, which heads back to the Isle of Man next month – with qualifying from August 17 and racing kicking off on Wednesday, August...
Suzuki tease possible GSX-R1000 return ahead of Suzuka 8 Hours with cryptic new video
25 July 2025 by
Suzuki have hinted at a possible return for the GSX-R1000 superbike in a new global teaser campaign, with full details due to be unveiled at 8am on Thursday, July 31 – just a day before the start of...
Kawasaki update Versys 650 for 2025 with fresh colours, engine tweaks to Euro5+ and small price hike
25 July 2025 by
Kawasaki have announced light updates to their dependable, long-legged Versys 650 tourer, with new machines set to arrive in dealers from the middle of August with a modest price rise. Using the...
Honda RoadSync Duo software decides riding routes for electric bikes based on remaining battery life
25 July 2025 by
Honda have launched their second electric motorcycle in Europe and with it a new piece of software that allows electric motorcycle riders to plan routes in accordance with their current battery status...
Suzuki working to open new biogas plant for the production and supply of fuel made with cow dung
25 July 2025 by
Suzuki Motor Corporation are further exploring the use of cow dung to power combustion vehicles as a future fuel source. It’s hoped that the technology will help the brand move toward their carbon...
MV Agusta go it alone after KTM split promising new bikes and a global dealer push on the horizon
24 July 2025 by
MV Agusta have now officially severed all ties with Austrian brand KTM – returning to independence with big plans for the future, including new models later this year, and greater support for their...
Bike bosses slam Government’s £650m EV snub as electric motorcycle support vanishes
24 July 2025 by
The bike industry has hit back at the Government’s new £650 million Electric Car Grant for excluding two-wheelers, with the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) branding it a “missed...
Lambretta launch charming new range of 125 and 300 scooters priced at under £5000
23 July 2025 by
A charming new range of X series Lambretta scooters has arrived on the UK market, with prices starting at just £4499. Called the X125 and X300, they are powered by either a 124cc or 275cc...
New KTM 390 Adventure R ready and coming soon with exclusive details revealed ahead of launch
23 July 2025 by
KTM’s latest generation 390s are one step closer – including the long-awaited Adventure R – with the Austrian firm revealing extra details on the platform ahead of an impending Europe-wide...
Global women’s bike relay returns for 2026 with app aiming to unite female riders the world over
22 July 2025 by
After previously achieving a world first, connecting over 20,000 women from 102 countries through the power of motorcycling, the Women Riders World Relay (WRWR) is back for 2026 – this time with a new...
Hundreds of iconic motorcycles assemble for special weekend Suzuki celebration at Cadwell Park
22 July 2025 by
Hundreds of classic motorcycle enthusiasts from across Europe descended on Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire this past weekend, for a special celebration marking 40 years of the Suzuki GSX-R, RG500, and...
Italian electric motorcycle firm Energica are set to return with new financial backing
21 July 2025 by
Italian electric motorcycle firm Energica are set to return with new financial backing, having previously folded in October of 2024. Based in Modena, Italy, the brand was founded in 2014 and has...
Suzuki GSX-R1000 superbike transformed into stunning '90s SRAD tribute by UK builder
21 July 2025 by
A Buckinghamshire-based motorcycle builder has given his 2019 Suzuki GSX-R1000 a radical makeover – designing a new set of bodywork inspired by the firm’s bulbous SRAD models of the 1990s that fits...
Norton bosses discuss plans to launch six new models using three homologated engine platforms
21 July 2025 by
The first all-new Norton motorcycles seen under TVS ownership will make their public debut by the end of this year, with top bosses confirming three new engine platforms are on the way, with two bikes...
LiveWire reveal charming electric minibike concepts at recent Harley-Davidson festival in Milwaukee
18 July 2025 by
Harley-Davidson’s electric spin-off LiveWire have pulled the covers off two lightweight concept bikes at the firm’s Homecoming Festival in Milwaukee, hinting at a fresh, affordable platform aimed at...
Wayne Rainey completes first laps of Laguna Seca since 1991 on specially adapted Yamaha XSR900 GP
17 July 2025 by
Three-time 500cc world champion, Wayne Rainey, has been presented with a specially modified Yamaha XSR900 GP retro sportsbike, allowing him to take to the track once more after being paralysed from...
BMW reveal radical one-off nitrous-powered sprint machine based on the latest R1300R
17 July 2025 by
BMW have revealed a one-off, nitrous-powered sprint machine based on their latest R1300R twin-cylinder naked bike. Dubbed Titan, the fully functional concept has been dreamt up by a small team of...
Honda's new CUV e is the second urban electric motorcycle from the brand to arrive in Europe
17 July 2025 by
Honda have pulled the wraps off the CUV e – their second electric scooter for European markets, following on from the EM1 e launched last year. The new model forms part of the firm’s wider plan to...
Triumph TF 250-X receives race-ready revamp for 2026 adding more torque and improved durability
16 July 2025 by
Triumph have pulled the covers off their 2026 TF 250-X motocrosser, revealing a host of updates for the competition-use-only platform. The changes come as the bike enters its third season and...
Triumph push forward with expansion plans with five new dealerships following winter sales struggles
16 July 2025 by
Triumph are looking to bounce back from a rocky winter with a fresh push across the UK, adding five new dealerships to their network – despite operating in a marketplace that remains stuck in one of...
Aprilia’s industry-first smart rider aids can predict intervention before you even need it
15 July 2025 by
Aprilia have introduced a new layer of sophistication to their RSV4 superbike and Tuono V4 super-naked for 2025, debuting predictive, corner-by-corner rider aids. A first for a production bike, the...
You're invited! Help us celebrate our 70th birthday at the National Motorcycle Museum this September
15 July 2025 by
Who doesn’t love a party, especially one that includes bikes? This is your invitation to the biking bash of the decade, so grab your diary and make sure you’re free on Sunday September 7 for the MCN...
Kawasaki confirm recall for 2024 and 2025 ZX-6Rs in the UK concerning over-tightened crankcase bolts
15 July 2025 by
Kawasaki have issued a recall notice across the UK and Europe for ZX-6R supersport models produced in 2024 and 2025. Related: Best supersport motorcycles as rated by MCN A spokesperson for the...
Foggy mania hits Goodwood as four-time champ leads WSBK celebration at Festival of Speed 2025
14 July 2025 by
Four-time World Superbike champion, Carl Fogarty was star of the show at last weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, with four days of high-speed hill climb action laid on to celebrate the pinnacle of...
Double Dakar Rally winner Sam Sunderland gears up for round the world record bid on a Triumph Tiger
11 July 2025 by
Double Dakar Rally champion, Sam Sunderland used the Thursday of this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed to launch a new round the world record attempt, backed by Red Bull and Triumph...
Adventure Motorcycle Film Festival to debut in 2026 bringing biking to the big screen
11 July 2025 by
Adventure motorcycling is heading for the silver screen, with the inaugural Adventure Motorcycle Film Festival set to take place at Kendal’s Brewery Arts Centre. Related: Best adventure bikes in...
Honda bring fuel-saving start-stop tech to manual bikes for the first time with CB125F update
11 July 2025 by
If you own a petrol or diesel car made sometime in the last decade or so it’s probably fitted with a start-stop system that can automatically turn the engine off when you stop in traffic and restart...
12,600-mile charity teddy bear bike relay raises £11k and counting in memory of Lincs teen
10 July 2025 by
A UK-wide motorcycle relay is currently making its way around the nation’s roads, raising thousands for mental health support in the biking community. Related: Longest Day Challenge riders bag...
CFMoto 80s inspired XO Papio Racer bring quirky urban vibes but does it have a place in the UK?
10 July 2025 by
CFMoto have made a big impact in the UK, introducing a range of affordable alternatives into segments including sporty middleweights, nakeds, low-slung cruisers, and the adventure class. One...
Triumph release rugged new Scrambler 400 XC retro featuring spoked wheels and more
09 July 2025 by
Triumph have unveiled a new, off-road styled Scrambler 400 XC model, which beefs up their existing A2-friendly retro with tubeless spoked wheels and tweaked bodywork – with bikes expected in UK...
Campaigners slam Government’s fast-track self-driving vehicle plan over fears for rider safety
07 July 2025 by
Autonomous buses and taxis are set to arrive on UK roads sooner than expected, as the Government announces plans to ‘fast-track’ the rollout of small-scale commercial self-driving services – but...
BMW’s new F450GS is coming in 2025 with either a manual or semi-automatic gearbox configuration
07 July 2025 by
BMW are set to release their production-ready version of their F450GS concept bike before the end of the year, with a high-level official confirming the plans to MCN during this past weekend’s BMW...
Suzuki GSX-R and RG500 families hit 40 with special celebration at Cadwell Park race circuit
07 July 2025 by
Classic Bike Track Days are running a Summer Bike Bash at Cadwell Park on July 19-20, celebrating 40 years of the Suzuki GSX-R and RG500 in the process. Released in 1985, the GSX-R and the...