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MSV secures Donington Hall Estate for new motorsport facility and hotel

09 April 2021 by Dan Sutherland

English race circuit giants MotorSport Vision (MSV) have purchased the freehold of the Donington Hall Estate in an effort to create a unique leisure resort for the motorsport enthusiast. The...

Ducati 'looking carefully at synthetic fuel' for future models ahead of electrification

09 April 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

In an ordinary year a near 10% drop in sales would have the board of a major motorcycle manufacturer on the hunt for the CEO’s head. Related articles on MCN Ducati working on ‘perfect electric...

Volunteer rider John Baxter of Blood Bikes Scotland goes electric with a Zero SR/S

08 April 2021 by Jon Urry

MCN spoke to John Baxter, a volunteer with Blood Bikes Scotland, who’s planning on doing around 15,000 miles per year on an electric motorbike – none other than a Zero SR/S. Related: Best electric...

Armchair Adventure Festival heading to Cornwall in September

07 April 2021 by Dan Sutherland

An adventure festival, founded virtually in April 2020, is heading to Cornwall later this year for a ‘physical’ weekend of inspiring tales, group riding and plenty of food and drink. The Armchair...

Some MotoGP fans still await refunds - Dorna say 'it's down to tracks'

31 March 2021 by Dan Sutherland

MotoGP bosses Dorna insist they are not directly responsible for assisting fans still chasing ticket refunds from the Covid-19 hit 2020 season. Related articles on MCN Biking after Brexit: How...

The DocBikes are coming: Charity putting critical care doctors on bikes launch safety campaign

29 March 2021 by John Westlake

A growing band of motorcycling medics have launched a new bike awareness campaign to reduce accidents at junctions. Realated articles on MCN Join a BikerDown course near you Clothing retailer offers...

Wider, quieter, smoother… the Evolution of Atlas

26 March 2021 by MCN

Promoted content On the 26 March Ruroc are launching their new Atlas 3.0 range in 16 incredible designs inspired by different countries, centuries, and universes. Are you a Brute or Savage? Or are you more of a...

Double WSB champ James Toseland donates racing leathers for Sheffield children’s charity

24 March 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Two-time World Superbike champion, James Toseland has donated two signed sets of his old racing leathers to The Children’s Hospital Charity, in Sheffield, to help them raise money for a new cancer and...

‘It shouldn’t be like this,’ says wife of biker seeking justice after suspect flees

03 March 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

The family of a paramedic who was killed while riding her bike are still seeking justice more than two years after the suspect fled the country. Related articles on MCN Harry Dunn: Latest update on...

Limited edition Ducati-powered Bimota Tesi 3Ds go up for sale

17 February 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Thought the Kawasaki Ninja H2-powered Tesi H2 was the only funny-front-ended new Bimota currently on sale? Think again. Three new Ducati-powered Bimota Tesi 3D Naked Edizione Finales have gone on sale...

Crewe Honda dealership transformed into Covid vaccination centre free of charge

21 January 2021 by Dan Sutherland

A Cheshire motorcycle dealership has given up half of its main showroom floor space to become a Covid vaccination centre, set to inject between 1200 and 2000 patients every week. Crewe Honda Centre...

Supermoto goes retro: Ageing Yamaha XT600 transformed into thumping XT500 replica

20 January 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Polish custom house 86 Gear Motorcycles have taken a time warp back to the early-1980s, transforming a customer’s well-loved 2000-plate Yamaha XT600 into an XT500-aping supermoto. Used for years as a...

MCN – The home of bike racing since 1955

01 January 2021 by MCN

In your new edition of Motor Cycle News this week we’ve got the biggest sports stories in bike racing along with tests of all the crucial kit you need to know about. With behind-the-scenes access to...