2014
Air-cooled Harley owners needed
03 April 2014 by
MCN is back on the lookout for air-cooled Harley models. Specifically we’re looking for current owners of: XL883 XL1200 Deuce or ‘big twin’ models We’ll be using the information to help with our...
BMW S1000F: Have your say
03 April 2014 by
BMW’s new S1000-based adventure sports bike has been spied testing in Germany and appears to be finished in terms of styling. So what do you think – do we need an inline four adventure sports...
Ducati's first stab at a retro bike
02 April 2014 by
Ducati looks set to join the retro class within just a few months after a Scrambler test mule was spotted undergoing tests on the roads recently. Ducati may be a little late to the recent retro trend,...
One-off signed Yoshimura clothing up for auction
02 April 2014 by
Two rare items of Yoshimura clothing are up for auction on eBay in aid of the Jago Worrall Foundation. The two items are a jacket and shirt, previously only ever available to Yoshimura Race Team...
MCNLive! Kicks off 2014
01 April 2014 by
Last weekend MCNLive! kicked off the 2014 biking season with a bang as over 4000 people joined the MCN team in the sunshine at Butlins Skegness. Highlights of the weekend included a John McGuinness...
New MCN April 2: £5k thrillers!
01 April 2014 by
In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from April 2: £5k thrillers: The New Yamaha MT-07 takes on the Kawasaki ER-6n, Ducati Monster 696, KTM 690 Duke and Suzuki...
Shaw Harley-Davidson builds B-Rocket watchmaker tribute bike
28 March 2014 by
British Harley-Davidson dealer and leading customiser Shaw unveiled this stunning B-Rocket at the Baselworld Jewellery and Watch show in Switzerland but it has taken months of work to finish. The bike...
McGuinness looking forward to MCNLive this weekend!
28 March 2014 by
Despite breaking his wrist two weeks ago in what he describes as one of the biggest crashes of his career. TT legend John McGuinness says he can’t wait to get to MCNLive! at Butlins Skegness and meet...
Win top prizes with MCN
28 March 2014 by
MCN’s new giveaways site is now live, giving you the chance to win 16 top prizes to improve your motorcycling life. The new site makes it easier than ever to enter, as there’s not even a question to...
MCN's Chad confirms TT campaign
27 March 2014 by
Adam ‘Chad’ Child, MCN’s senior road tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child, will again be representing the magazine as he takes on the demanding 37 ¾ mile mountain course for the third year in a row at the 2014...
Ducati Panigale stolen in London tracked down in Lithuania
27 March 2014 by
A Ducati 899 Panigale stolen in London was recovered more than 1000 miles away in Lithuania recently – just 36 hours after going missing – thanks to the tracking unit hidden on the bike. The recovery...
The turbo that started it all
27 March 2014 by
As Kawasaki again explores the use of superchargers on motorcycles, we take a look at the bike that started it all – the CX500 – and find the lone example for sale on MCN Bikes for Sale. The CX500...
Aprilia 4Vun
27 March 2014 by
My latest concept proposal is a crossover between the Tuono V4 and Caponord 1200. The ergonomics, wheelbase, layout and bodywork have been completely redesigned for both fun and pragmatic...
What do you think to BT Sport's MotoGP coverage?
26 March 2014 by
After lots of pre-season uncertainly, the BT Sport MotoGP coverage is now in full flow – so what do you think so far? pollcomment
Visit us for the day at MCNLive!
26 March 2014 by
It’s MCNLive! this weekend so why not come and join us just for the day? On Saturday you’ll get to see the breath taking Stunt Wars live action show, Steve Colley trials display, race your mates in...
James Toseland releases debut album
26 March 2014 by
He was good at breaking records on his way to two World Superbike title victories, and now James Toseland is hoping to sell a few records in his exciting new music career. Toseland’s debut album...
BMW looking for three riders to compete in the GS Trophy
25 March 2014 by
BMW is inviting British riders to compete for three places in Team UK for the 2014 GS Trophy final in Canada. The UK qualifier will be held over the Bank Holiday weekend May 25-26 and takes place in...
New MCN March 26: MotoGP is back!
25 March 2014 by
In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from March 26: MotoGP is back: We have 10 pages of news from the opening MotoGP race of 2014 which saw an epic battle between...
Maxi scooter owners wanted
24 March 2014 by
MCN is back on the lookout for maxi scooter owners. Specifically we’re looking for current owners of: Yamaha T-Max Suzuki Burgman 650 Aprilia SRV850 We’ll be using the information to help with our...
UK charity rally
24 March 2014 by
The Adventure Ashram charity is calling for riders to join its UK Car and Bike Rally from May 17-18 in support of health projects in India. The rally aims to attract 100 riders for the weekend ride...
Honda shocks with new NM4 Vultus
21 March 2014 by
Don’t be fooled by the futuristic styling and concept bike looks, this is a full production bike from Honda called the NM4 Vultus which has just been officially announced. The looks are going to be...
Which Brit will have the greatest success this year in GPs?
20 March 2014 by
In 2014 there will be eight British riders competing across MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 and they’re not just there to make up the numbers. Which of our riders do you reckon has the best chance of success...
Success for Triumph Explorer in RiDER Power survey
19 March 2014 by
The great British biking public have voted, and now the results are in: the winner of RiDER Power 2014 is the Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer. Owners of the big three-cylinder adventure-touring bike have...
Honda reveals TT Revolution event plans
18 March 2014 by
Honda has revealed plans for a series of new events called “Honda TT Revolution” which will run at the Isle of Man TT festival with world famous DJs Carl Cox and Danny Howard headlined to play at...
New MCN March 19: Britain's best adventure bike
18 March 2014 by
In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from March 19: Five-bike adventure test: BMW’s ultimate R1200GS Adventure takes on the KTM 1190 Adventure R, Triumph Tiger...
Honda do it all owners wanted
17 March 2014 by
MCN is back on the lookout for owners of some of Honda’s do it all bikes. Specifically we’re looking for current owners of: Honda CBF1000 Honda VFR800 V-TEC Honda Crossrunner We’ll be using the...
£99 places still available for MCNLive!
17 March 2014 by
There are still a limited number of £99* places available for MCNLive! at Butlins Skegness on March 28-31 but you’ll need to hurry, they’re disappearing fast! MCNLive! is the ideal kick start to your...
MCN at 6000ft
16 March 2014 by
My better half carried MCN 4000ft from the valley floor to the top of an Austrian Alp. Maybe she thought she would be bored up there.
Who said retirement had to be boring?
14 March 2014 by
These are a couple of bikes that I have built since retiring 18 months ago. The Honda was inspired by the Honda factory racers of the sixties and is based on a 1979 CB750KZ. The BMW is my take on a...
Signed Rossi items up for auction at MCN Live!
14 March 2014 by
Signed Valentino Rossi items are rarer than hen’s teeth, thanks to the Italian’s notorious reluctance to stick an autograph on any old thing, which makes the star items at the Riders for Health...
Have a spin with Marquez's helmet
13 March 2014 by
In this week’s MCN, we have an incredible feature on some of the most iconic helmets in motorcycle racing; from Evel Knievel to Jorge Lorenzo. We look at construction, paint and technology, and how...
Video: WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Norton Domiracer Ridden
12 March 2014 by
Norton’s new, limited-edition Domiracer is arguably the most exciting British motorcycle in years, in being not just beautiful but promising a fabulously sensual riding experience. MCN’s Phil West got...
New MCN March 12: New Norton Domiracer world first test
11 March 2014 by
In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from March 12: World first test: New Norton Domiracer World exclusive interview: Marquez speaks out World’s greatet iconic...