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Laser vision! Headlight fibre optics could revolutionise the way riders see in the dark

01 January 2024 by Ben Purvis

Recent years have seen the biggest technical revolution around motorcycle lighting since the introduction of the electric lamp – with the filament bulb finally giving way to brighter LED headlights...

Honda launches UK wide new rider scheme to get more into biking

31 December 2023 by Phil West

Honda have become the latest major manufacturer to offer a complete rider training package, in an attempt to get more people learning to ride in 2024. The revamped ‘Honda School of Motoring – New...

Small bikes for big adventure! Couple saddle up for RTW trip aboard two Honda CG125s

30 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

An intrepid biking duo have sold their worldly possessions and set off on a round the world (RTW) adventure on a pair of Honda CG125s. Tom Gould, 31, and Lauren Board, 27, set off on Thursday, 7...

Norton CEO quizzed on new combustion model development plus V4CR delays

29 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Norton CEO Dr Robert Hentschel has confirmed to MCN that new combustion engine models are on the way – as well as acknowledging delays for the £41,999 V4CR. “Our business plan was built around fix...

‘We need to find the next step’: Yamaha’s European President talks future fuels

28 December 2023 by Phil West

With the continuing drive to ‘net zero’, and a proposed 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol-powered motorcycles, interest in the fuels of the future has never been greater. But with very few ‘green’...

Operation Capio launched - Northumbria Police step up efforts against anti-social motorcycle riding

27 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Northumbria Police have launched a force-wide operation to tackle anti-social motorcycle related crime – stating that offending riders will be arrested, with their bikes seized and...

Wild & Woolly event cancelled for 2023! Historic Boxing Day scramble loses venue

22 December 2023 by Phil West

The famous and historic Wild & Woolly Boxing Day scramble, one of the world’s oldest off-road events, has been cancelled for 2023 due to difficulties securing a suitable venue. A staple of the festive...

discovery+ sponsors Extreme Enduro live action in London

22 December 2023 by MCN

Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping showdown as discovery+ roars onto the scene as the official sponsor of the Extreme Enduro live action show at the 2024 Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show.

Armed vigilante brothers jailed for over 40 years after shooting at motorcycle thieves

21 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Two brothers have been jailed for over 40 years for shooting at a pair of suspected motorcycle thieves in Greenhithe, Kent. The incident took place on Sunday, 8 March 2020 in a communal car park area...

MCN World of Bikes stage fires up London show!

21 December 2023 by MCN

Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show is ready to rock on February 16-18 Blast off your biking year at the Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show with an action-packed multi-stage...

Dive into the New Year with our January Sale! Start your year off with savings and enjoy an EXTRA 15% off annual subscriptions!

21 December 2023 by MCN

You can get 4 issues for just £2 when you take out an MCN print subscription or enjoy an EXTRA 15% off annual subscriptions in our January Sale when you use code NY2024 and enjoy your magazine for...

Get ready to race with KTM's 2024 track riding schools - tuition from Kallio and Pedrosa

20 December 2023 by Phil West

Fancy a MotoGP-style track school like no other? Well, that’s what KTM are promising with their new ‘Academy of Speed’ next summer. The Austrian manufacturer have created two-day events at three...

Cole and Millyard set for city spectacular!

20 December 2023 by MCN

Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show Promotion TV’s Henry and Allen take their Workshop to the Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show Henry Cole’s brilliant Ready to Ride Workshop is making its debut at the Devitt Insurance MCN London...

Riding the evolution of electric: Power into the future with intelligent, responsive, smooth electric drive.

20 December 2023 by MCN

Paid partnership with T&D You may not have heard of T&D – and yet you might well have enjoyed testing some of their products at Motorcycle Live this year without knowing. The brand is aiming to be the powertrain of the future,...

Mild to wild: KTM introduce variable cam duration and lift for 1390 Super Duke R engine

19 December 2023 by Ben Purvis

The latest KTM Super Duke R may have grabbed headlines for its increased engine capacity, but there’s some clever valve timing tech hidden inside the heads that’s worth talking about, too. Variable...

Northern rail firm announce U-turn on biker ban at Whitby train station carpark

19 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Yorkshire bikers are celebrating after railway firm, Northern announced a U-turn on their ban of all motorcycles from Whitby train station carpark. “After listening to feedback from community...

‘Catch me if you can’ bike thief jailed: 30 months for offender who taunted the police

19 December 2023 by Phil West

A motorcycle thief who baited police on social media with the line “catch me if you can” has been caught, and subsequently jailed for two-and-a-half years. Mark Fay, 29, of Thoresway Road,...

Bosch aim to bring traction control to all motorcycles

18 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The Head of Bosch’s Two-Wheeler and Powersports unit, Geoff Liersch, says he’s committed to supplying electronic safety aids – including traction control – to all motorcycles globally, to help prevent...

Royal Enfield would be 'foolish not to' consider more 450-powered models says design chief

15 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Royal Enfield’s Chief of Design has hinted that we could see more models arriving using the firm’s latest 452cc single-cylinder engine, revealed in the second generation Himalayan adventure bike for...

No electric bikes for Bimota: Kawasaki-backed firm sticking with high-performance petrol models

15 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Despite Bimota’s engine and technology supplier, Kawasaki, diversifying into alternative fuels with both electric and hybrid solutions, the boutique Italian brand remains committed to combustion...

Devon and Cornwall Police catch 20 illegal drivers on first day of drink and drug driving crackdown

13 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Police in Devon and Cornwall are cracking down on drink and drug drivers this Christmas period. Officers detected more than 20 offences in just a few hours of the first operation on the A30 Victoria...

Motorcycling Legends Hicky and McGuinness confirmed for London

13 December 2023 by MCN

Thirteen-time TT winner and reigning MCN Rider of the Year, Peter Hickman, has joined a cast of racers and celebrities for the 2024 Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show. Hickman’s presence...

Motorcycle Live 2024 – Let’s get ready to go!!!

11 December 2023 by MCN

Paid partnership with Motorcycle Live 2024 The doors have only just closed on Britain’s biggest motorcycle and scooter show, Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure Insurance, but plans are already well underway to ensure the 2024 show is...

InspireRide Bomber Command Centre ride-in returns for 2024

11 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The popular InSpireRide event to Lincoln’s International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) takes place once again in May 2024, honouring 80 years since the ‘Great Escape.’ The mass ride will take place...

Adventure and naked bikes lead the charge in promising 2023 industry sales figures

11 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

November sales statistics released by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) have shown registrations are on the up in many categories, compared with 2022. In year-to-date figures, bikes...

MCN exclusive: Suzuki boss discusses bikes of tomorrow

11 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Suzuki’s general manager for motorcycle sales Akira Kyuji has confirmed to MCN that the Japanese firm remain on track to reveal their first electric two-wheeler next year, with further investment...

Mental Health Motorbike charity establish Welsh hub at Llandovery tea room

08 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

A motorcycling mental health charity has kicked off a new wellbeing hub at the Owl’s Nest Tea Room in Llandovery with a special event featuring a raft of local biking personalities. Taking place on...

Yamaha get amped up: New MT-09 gets an intake amplifier to enhance the riding soundtrack

08 December 2023 by Ben Purvis

Yamaha have taken steps to make sure their MT-09 naked models make the best sound possible – for the rider, at least. Like exhaust fumes, noise emissions are closely monitored and limited under Euro5,...

Divvy goes electric: Retired engineer cooks up battery-powered bike with some help from the internet

07 December 2023 by Phil West

If you’ve ever fancied building your own electric bike, why not take inspiration from 77-year-old Cumbrian Peter Hope who recently completed this battery-powered Yamaha Diversion 600 with the help of...

Yamahas built by CFMoto 'solely for the domestic Chinese market' says European boss

07 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha’s European President has spoken out to clarify the brand’s recently announced joint venture with CFMoto, by stating that any bikes built as a result will be solely for the domestic Chinese...

Get adventure ready with Charley Boorman at the 2024 Devitt Insurance MCN London Show

06 December 2023 by MCN

Prepare for inspiration at the Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show in February with the all-new Charley Boorman Adventure Base Camp. This new stage is set to ignite the wanderlust of riders at...

Operation Trail is go! Thames Valley Police launch new off-road motorcycle team against offenders

05 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Thames Valley Police are cracking down on anti-social quadbike and motorcycle riders with a new team of off-road officers aboard Honda CRF300Ls. Part of a larger initiative called ‘Operation Trail’,...

Winners are grinners: Lucky MCN readers meet 2023 world champions at exclusive FIM autograph session in Liverpool

04 December 2023 by Emma Franklin

Over 40 motorcycling world champions gathered in Liverpool last Saturday for the prestigious FIM Awards, and 12 lucky MCN competition winners got the chance to meet them in an exclusive pre-awards...

Pan America takes on Africa: Harley-Davidson team up with ex-Dakar racer for 6000km rally

01 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Harley-Davidson have teamed up with ex-Dakar racer Joan Pedrero to compete in the 6000km Africa Eco Race using a specially-prepared version of their Pan America 1250. Related: Read our...

Kymco join fight against theft with free Datatool tracker and security markings offered to buyers

01 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Kymco have announced a new sales incentive that will see their two- and four-wheeled products equipped with Datatool motorcycle security free of charge (the £3499 electric I-One is not...

CFMoto showcase 675 engine concept: New triple set to top 100bhp

01 December 2023 by Phil West

CFMoto have released more details about their upcoming 675cc three-cylinder engine platform, which looks destined to spawn a new road-friendly sportsbike. The ambitious Chinese brand not only...