January

Box lid is perfect for the world cup

Box lid is perfect for the world cup

Box’s BZ-1 helmet comes in an eye-catching England footie squad colourscheme, ideal for getting a bit of World Cup frenzie going. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets It features nine vents, a quick...

Top 100 Motorcycles: 10 to 1

Top 100 Motorcycles: 10 to 1

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive...

New heated insoles for toasty winter feet

New heated insoles for toasty winter feet

Heated clothing manufacturer Keis has launched its new heated insoles ­- perfect for keeping some feeling in your feet at this time of year. Save cash on motorcycle products They’re built from...

New Ducchini Bluetooth helmet

New Ducchini Bluetooth helmet

Ducchini’s new D619 helmet is a flip-down lid that features an integrated sun shield, and a removable, washable liner. Save cash on motorcycle helmets The fully vented lid has an effective range of...

Australia Blog: Day 1 - Neevesy arrives in Oz

Australia Blog: Day 1 - Neevesy arrives in Oz

Sorry to rub it in, but I’ve escaped the icy clutches of British winter. After 22 hours in the air, I’ve just landed in Australia (Sydney to be exact) and I’m planning a week of sunny biking excess.  ...

Top 100 Motorcycles: 20 to 11

Top 100 Motorcycles: 20 to 11

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive...

Lebanon gets new firefighting scooter

Lebanon gets new firefighting scooter

The narrow alleyways of ancient Lebanon in the Middle East have created a need for a new scooter-based firefighting vehicle. The scooter will be used in Sidon and has hoses, ladders, stretchers and...

Top 100 Motorcycles: 30 to 21

Top 100 Motorcycles: 30 to 21

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive...

Top 100 Motorcycles: 40 to 31

Top 100 Motorcycles: 40 to 31

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive...

Send us your snow stories!

Send us your snow stories!

MCN readers have been sharing their stories of biking in the snow – from being trapped at home to towing friends on snowboards. Nick Bennett’s Suzuki DR-Z400 is the perfect bike to enjoy winter...

Top 100 Motorcycles: 50 to 41

Top 100 Motorcycles: 50 to 41

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive...

The Jewels of the Honda Collection Hall

The Jewels of the Honda Collection Hall

MCN has recently been lucky enough to get a look inside the Honda Collection Hall at Motegi in Japan. The Collection Hall is the main museum for Honda in the world and holds some of the most important...

New Kawasaki Z1000 price is a bit high!

Kawasaki removed pricing from their website on Wednesday, so we at the Z1000 owners Club watched carefully to see if this was a sign of the 2010 pricing being announced. It was, and yesterday the 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 was given a UK price tag of £8499 OTR! It’s a lot of money and £500 – £1000 more than members hoped it would be. Almost all interested parties have changed their mind on purchasing one...

Harley-Davidson’s ultimate full dresser tested!

Harley-Davidson’s ultimate full dresser tested!

Harley-Davidson have produced, for 2010, an even grander version of its ElectraGlide full-dress tourer – and it’s on test in next week’s MCN! Dubbed the Electra Glide Ultra Limited – and if that name...

New BMW R1200GS first ride!

New BMW R1200GS first ride!

The first test of BMW’s eagerly-anticipated new twin-cam R1200GS will feature in the January 13 issue of MCN. The twin-cylinder adventure bike, made famous by the globe-trotting TV exploits of actors...

Top 100 Motorcycles: 60 to 51

Top 100 Motorcycles: 60 to 51

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive...

New Garmin motorcycle satnav launched

New Garmin motorcycle satnav launched

Garmin has revealed full details of its new Zumo 665 motorcycle satnav at the 2010 Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show. Save £££s on motorcycle satnavs It can stream radio to bluetooth helmet...

What are you going to do for bikers in the election?

As it is becoming obvious that Labour are like to go down to the wire, and not call the election till May, NOW is the time for us riders to get organised! “Riders are voters” (RAV) (http://www.ridersarevoters.org) is a joint campaign by MAG, BMF and the MCIA to encourage riders to vote in the forthcoming Election but MORE IMPORTANTLY to discuss issues with potential MPs. 2010 is the best chance in...

Top 100 Motorcycles: 70 to 61

Top 100 Motorcycles: 70 to 61

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive...

Hodgson to race in new Nitro helmet

Hodgson to race in new Nitro helmet

Carrying on the fine tradition of British collaboration, BSB returnee (and ex-WSB champion) Neil Hodgson has hooked up with the Lake District’s Lloyd Lifestyle to wear a Nitro helmet in this year’s...

Revolutionary Lazer Superskin helmet inventor speaks

Revolutionary Lazer Superskin helmet inventor speaks

This video explains the concept behind Lazer’s new Superskin helmet. It is designed to prevent the head from rotating in an accident. Save money on motorcycle helmets Its makers claim it could...

Top 100 Motorcycles: 80 to 71

Top 100 Motorcycles: 80 to 71

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive...

‘Winter snow kit’ for Scorpion helmets

‘Winter snow kit’ for Scorpion helmets

UK distributor Thunderchild is selling what it calls a winter snow kit for its Scorpion helmets. Save £££s on helmets and accessories The kit, which is suitable for the EXO-400, EXO-450, EXO-700 and...

Top 100 Motorcycles: 90 to 81

Top 100 Motorcycles: 90 to 81

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive...

Wunderlich thermometer sales rocket!

Wunderlich thermometer sales rocket!

UK distributor of Wunderlich accessories for BMWs, Nippy Norman’s, is reporting an 800% increase in sales of its Wunderlich thermometer in the recent cold snap. Save cash on motorcycle products If...

Wheelie biker cleared of dangerous driving

Wheelie biker cleared of dangerous driving

A biker who was wheelying on an industrial estate in Telford to practice for the World’s Fastest Wheelie competition has been cleared of dangerous driving, according to newspaper reports. The...

‘VFR1200 is the future now’ says design critic Stephen Bayley

‘VFR1200 is the future now’ says design critic Stephen Bayley

Eminent design critic Stephen Bayley has gone on the record praising Honda’s controversially-styled new VFR1200. Here he explains why he believes it points to a more visually sophisticated future for...

Video: Cut up on roundabout

Going into Canary Wharf the other day and got cut up by a dozy car driver… except I had my Helmetcam running.

Short Way Round

On the 21st June 2010 for 10 days a friend and myself will be touring around the UK visiting all of the mainland Childline offices to raise money for the NSPCC. Starting from Carnoustie, Scotland and travelling down the east coast anti-clockwise around the UK taking in Lands End & John O’Groats finishing on the 2nd July back home. We are hoping to tie in with some NSPCC events as we travel around...

Kawasaki 1400GTR by car recovery firm

Kawasaki 1400GTR by car recovery firm

Car breakdown firm Axa Assistance has chosen it’s first ever motorcycle for fast response – a Kawasaki 1400GTR that’s already been saving motorists where vans can’t reach. The bike used for the trial...

Dragon's claw sidestand anyone?

Dragon's claw sidestand anyone?

Just when you thought you had everything you needed for your bike… This polished stainless steel dragon’s claw sidestand from Alpha Custom Bikes is available for a wide range of cruisers. It replaces...

Radical Ducati strays into Guzzi waters

Radical Ducati strays into Guzzi waters

Spanish Ducati modifiers par excellence Radical Ducati have strayed from the L-twin path to create this Moto Guzzi California-based behemoth. Eschewing subtlety with every atom of its being, the Dirt...

Manchester Bike Show cancelled

Manchester Bike Show cancelled

*** UPDATE: Further to this morning’s statement, a rescheduled date for April 2010 is being planned by organisers – more news when it’s available. *** ** UPDATE: The organisers have now confirmed the...

Bikers are drivers, says Highways Agency

Bikers are drivers, says Highways Agency

Motorcyclists will be called “drivers” under new Highways Agency guidelines. The Agency will use the term instead of “motorists” when referring to both car drivers and motorcyclists together.  A...

Donington “up and running as soon as possible”, says Wheatcroft

Donington “up and running as soon as possible”, says Wheatcroft

Donington Park’s new lease-holders will be announced in the next couple of weeks and work to re-open the troubled circuit is underway, according to circuit owners, the Wheatcroft family. Kevin...

Video: The last of the Buells

Video: The last of the Buells

2009 saw the closure of Buell, a company characterised by quirky models like the XB9SX, 1125 Cafe Racer and 1125R. But will we miss them? Or are they gone for a reason? Find a Buell for sale Read...