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Buyers warned to remain vigilant for cloned motorcycles

04 August 2017 by James Archibald

Tracker have issued a warning for motorcycle buyers to be wary of cloned machinery with the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators claiming that nearly a third of all vehicles on UK...

Biking heroes: ‘I’m just trying to keep green roads open’

03 August 2017 by MCN News

Hugh Cleary is a Trail Riders Fellowship and Peak District Vehicle User Group member fighting to keep green lanes open for bikers “The Peak District National Park has the authority to close routes in...

Great rides of the North: Part 3

03 August 2017 by MCN News

As recommended by MCN’s #ride5000miles members, we’ve got six of the best roads to ride in the North of Britain this week. The number three road to ride is this Scottish beauty. Yesterday’s ride was a...

Explore Berlin on an electric BMW

03 August 2017 by James Archibald

BMW have made a fleet of their electric C Evoloution maxi scooters available to use as part of a guided tour package that will see riders exploring Berlin. With the accompaniment of a tour guide,...

Suzuki GSX250R: The return of the pocket rocket?

03 August 2017 by Dan Sutherland

I rode Suzuki’s new GSX250R earlier this week. And during just one afternoon, here’s how I got on… It’s got big shoes to fill This is Suzuki’s first racy 250 since the two-stroke RGV250 and Japanese...

Poll: Which bike should be voted top dog at the MCN Awards?

03 August 2017 by MCN News

The annual MCN Awards are looming but which bike do you think should be voted top dog?

Ducati Hypermotard 939 now available in white

03 August 2017 by Liam Marsden

Ducati have announced a new colourscheme for the Hypermotard 939; Star White Silk, which is already available in Ducati dealers. The new white bodywork contrasts nicely with a red frame and red...

Great rides of the North: Part 2

02 August 2017 by MCN News

As recommended by MCN’s #ride5000miles members, we’ve got six of the best roads to ride in the North of Britain this week. Number two road to ride is the Welsh wonder below, yesterday’s route was from...

News podcast episode 8

02 August 2017 by MCN News

This week Senior Reporter Jordan Gibbons is joined by Web Producer Liam Marsden and Senior Editor Matt Wildee for the eighth MCN news podcast to chat about this week’s news in the motorcycling...

Great rides of the North: Part 1

01 August 2017 by MCN News

This week we’re looking at six great roads you can ride in the North, as suggested by you. These are the best roads in Britain, according to our high-mileage #ride5000miles members. You can also check...

In this week's issue: The best road bikes mega-test

01 August 2017 by MCN News

In this week’s issue of MCN we bring together six completely different sports tourers to find out which is the best rapid mile-muncher. Also in MCN this week New BMW S1000RR BMW’s new S1000RR is...

This steampunk Harley-Davidson stands out from the rest

01 August 2017 by Liam Marsden

The latest wave of custom bikes are all about simplicity and minimalism. Most of them have tiny brake lights, small front mudguards and a seat not much thicker than a folded up blanket, so this...

Strong bike sales lift Honda

01 August 2017 by Liam Marsden

Strong motorcycle sales and a weak Yen gave Honda a boost over the first fiscal quarter of this year, and have even prompted the manufacturer to lift its 2017 forecast. Sales of Honda motorcycles rose...

Hanoi motorcycle ban pushed back to 2030

04 July 2017 by Liam Marsden

In August last year Vietnam announced plans to ban all motorcycles from the city of Hanoi by 2025 in an effort to solve the growing traffic problem in the nation’s capital and promote public...

Classic Bike Live wows with TT legends and a good old jumble rummage

17 October 2016 by MCN News

Classic Bike Live will be taking place at the Peterborough Arena, October 29-30. Guests of Honour and TT legends John McGuinness and Mick Grant will be in attendance alongside their racing machines...

Video: MCN's exclusive on the new 200bhp Norton V4

07 October 2016 by Andy Calton

Norton’s CEO Stuart Garner has just released a video teaser for their new V4 road bike. Yes. Get. Excited. Watch here: Teaser trailer for Norton’s first ever V4. Yes. Get. Excited. #Norton...

Eight bridges you must ride

01 October 2016 by James Archibald

We here at MCN like a good bridge. In fact we love them so much, we’ve put together our top eight must-ride bridges. Taking a trip on some of the world’s longest bridges, the longest water crossings,...

MCN Photo Comp: Win Turbospoke goodies

29 September 2016 by MCN News

Next month you could win some goodies with MCN! And all you have to do is send your best motorcycling pictures. However, this month is going to be slightly different, because of the nature of the...

Ducati extend 0% finance on Scramblers

19 September 2016 by James Archibald and Maria Vallahis

Ducati are aiming to lure even more potential buyers towards their popular Scrambler by introducing a 0% finance offer on selected models until December 31. The offer is available on two of the most...

19th century motorcycle set to ride across Tyne Bridge

15 September 2016 by Liam Marsden

Two motorcycles, built in Newcastle in the late 1800s will take part in a procession over the Tyne Bridge, Newcastle Sunday 4 September to mark the opening of a new exhibition at the Discovery...

Ducati Globetrotter 90 hands over to second rider

08 September 2016 by Liam Marsden

Ducati’s Globetrotter 90 world tour, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the company has handed over to its second rider in Moscow. Vir Nakai, a 37-year-old motorcycle workshop owner in Mumbai, from...

First ride: AJS Cadwell 125

03 September 2016 by Peter Henshaw

Tech Spec Price £1898 Engine 124cc air-cooled 2-valve SOHC single Power 9.2bhp @ 8500rpm Weight 113kg Seat height 740mm On sale Now Contact www.ajsmotorcycles.co.uk ‘All it lacks is a...

New colour for 2017 Kawasaki ZX-10R

01 September 2016 by Liam Marsden

A new colour scheme of Pearl Blizzard White/Metallic Flat Raw Titanium will be available on the Kawasaki ZX-10R in 2017, joining the exisiting Lime Green/Ebony paint scheme. Jeff Ware rode the 2016...

My life in bikes: Dakar racer Craig Bounds

01 September 2016 by MCN News

Welsh enduro star charts his journey from humble step-thru to rally greatness. How did it all start? My first bike was a Suzuki FZ80 step-thru, the two-stroke equivalent of a Honda C90. I remember at...

Crutchlow's journey to the top

01 September 2016 by MCN News

He may have only just turned 30, but Crutchlow is now in his 18th year of racing in a career that spans back to 1999. During that time he’s won in Aprilia Superteens, British Superstock 600, British...

Victory forced to slash model range for 2017

01 September 2016 by MCN News

Victory to cut back the number of models available in Europe. While Victory can continue to sell the current models in the US market, the new rules mean only bikes with full Euro4 certification can be...

Gallery: British GP over the years

31 August 2016 by Liam Marsden

With Cal Crutchlow becoming the first Brit to win a GP since Barry Sheene 35 years ago, our excitement for this weekend’s upcoming British GP at Silverstone is at an all time high. With hopefully more...

Can you hear the Thunder? Bikers flock to the Highlands for annual rally.

31 August 2016 by Alison Silcox

This weekend saw Aviemore in the Cairngorms come alive with the sound of Thunder! It wasn’t your normal weather related thunder but the sound of 1000s of bikes, roaring through the glens for the...

Motorcycle Live: The rhythm of the road

31 August 2016 by Liam Marsden

In the second of six short videos released in the build up to Motorcycle Live 2016, long-distance rider Nathan Millward shares his passion for the open road and explains how his love of motorcycling...

New KTM Adventure spied

31 August 2016 by Andy Downes

KTM’s 1190 Adventure will be heavily updated for 2017, as revealed by these spy shots taken last week outside the Austrian factory. The 1195cc V-twin has been a strong seller and remains an important...

Husqvarna range hots up

31 August 2016 by Andy Downes

The rebirth of the historic Husqvarna brand will reach a huge milestone in a matter of a few months with the launch of a three-model family of modern roadsters later this year. MCN was granted...

Limited edition whisky launched for Harley's biggest rally in Europe

30 August 2016 by Liam Marsden

Harley-Davidson riders from around the UK gathered in the Scottish Highlands for the annual Thunder in the Glens rally last weekend and visited the Speyside Distillery to be presented with...

Wanted: Marketing Executive

30 August 2016 by MCN News

MCN are on the lookout for the best marketing exec on the planet. No, seriously. It’s a brilliant portfolio that includes one of Specialist’s flagship brands. So you’ll need to be good. Very...

Who’s your money on to blitz the BSB Showdown?

30 August 2016 by MCN News

After fighting back to take victory in the second race at Cadwell Park yesterday, Leon Haslam is now just 21 points behind championship leader Shane Byrne, with four rounds to go. Can the WSB race...

Engineer aims to set sidecar speed record

30 August 2016 by Liam Marsden

Five years ago Kevin Clemens, an engineer at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, decided he would try and set a land speed record riding an electric motorcycle. He set a national record at...

MCN users respond to Calais border travel issues

30 August 2016 by Maria Vallahis

Earlier this month MCN’s Deputy Editor, Richard Newland, encountered some potentially life-threatening problems on the road into Calais when returning from the Austrian round of MotoGP. Just a week...