february

Heritage Harley arrives | H-D launch 1950s inspired Hydra-Glide Revival

29 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Harley-Davidson have pulled the covers off a new Hydra-Glide Revival model, the firm’s latest edition to their Icons Motorcycle Collection that draws inspiration from Milwaukee cruisers of the...

Triumph's Tiger 1200s tickled for 2024 | Updates promise comfort, convenience and cleverness

15 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph are giving their large-capacity Tiger 1200 adventure bike range a glow up for 2024, combining the popular existing package with revisions to the engine and ergonomics. We’ve ridden them!...

To infinity and beyond | Twin tanked Rieju Aventura offers continent crushing 600 mile range

08 February 2024 by Nye Davis

The ever-expanding mid-sized adventure segment has grown again. At the 2023 EICMA show, Spanish manufacturer Rieju unveiled their latest offering to the world; the Aventura 500 – and it comes with an...

Single-sided screamer! CFMoto introduce racier 450SR S A2 sportsbike

08 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

CFMoto have launched a new 450SR S A2 compliant sportsbike for 2024 – and it’s very clear that they mean business. Powered by a 46.3bhp, 449.5cc parallel twin engine complete with a rumbling...

How much?! Indian Motorcycle launch £38,695 Roadmaster Elite limited edition for 2024

06 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Indian Motorcycle have launched a new £38,695 Roadmaster Elite limited edition touring model for 2024, which builds on the standard Roadmaster series as the ultimate in all-American luxury. Sharing...

Kove look to take mid-size adventure sector by storm with ultra-lightweight, dirt-focused twin

02 February 2024 by Nye Davis

Bikes produced in China have, in the past, been associated with questionable quality and indeed some still are. But Chongqing-based brand Kove are hoping to buck this trend by releasing a new 800X...

Damon Motors make move into Indonesian market

24 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Damon Motors has announced a partnership with Indonesian company PT Indika Energy who will serve as the distributor for Damon’s line of electric motorcycles in the Indonesian market. Damon...

The Sammy Miller Museum cancel their James Hillier Day

24 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

The Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum in Hampshire, has announced the cancellation of the James Hillier Day event, scheduled for Sunday, April 2 2023. The public event was to feature the BSB rider...

Meet Iron Annie: the aircraft-inspired BMW R18

24 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

BMW have partnered with VTR Motorrad AG and VTR Customs in Schmerikon, Switzerland, to create a customized R18 inspired by the 1930s Junkers Ju 52, the legendary three-engine commercial and transport...

Adventure biker to premiere latest film in Bristol

24 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Record-breaking motorcycle adventurer Nick Sanders will premiere his latest film, ‘The Final Ride’ at Fowlers in Bristol next month. The 80-minute film charts Nick’s circumnavigation of the world on...

More V4 Ducatis inbound: Plans for future luxury focus include all 150bhp+ models being powered by four-cylinder engines

24 February 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati bosses have confirmed to MCN that we can expect to see more V4-powered models in the future – with every motorcycle over 150bhp now set to leave the Bologna factory with a four-cylinder...

Polish police purchase a plethora of BMWs

23 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Polish police have opened their wallet and purchased over 500 specially modified BMW R1250RTs for official law-keeping duties. In total, 503 of the R1250RT-P (P for police) machines were bought,...

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 experience returns

23 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Aprilia USA has announced the return of their Tuareg Experience to both Baja California and New Mexico this year. The Baja Tuareg Experience starts in San Diego, California on March 12 and takes...

Air Ambulance swindler is jailed

23 February 2023 by Ben Clarke

A Tewkesbury man has been jailed for five years and three months for attempting to steal more than £2m intended to go to an Air Ambulance charity from an elderly woman’s will. Stewart David...

Superbike Factory to open Milton Keynes megastore

23 February 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Used motorcycle dealership chain, Superbike Factory are opening a new showroom in Milton Keynes this Saturday (February 25). The Buckinghamshire premises is the latest addition to a rapidly growing...

Royal Enfield are back in black

23 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Royal Enfield have released two blacked-out model options for their 650cc-twins – the Continental GT and the Interceptor – at the Lyon Motor Show. The new stealthy variants will feature blacked-out...

Book raising funds for the TT Rider's Association on sale at this year's race

22 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

For those lucky enough to be attending this year’s Isle of Man TT there will be a chance to get your hands on a copy of The Tuners of a Golden Age of Motorcycling with sales raising funds for the TT...

The unlikely globetrotter: 'Mini GS' Monkey's round-the-world ride

21 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

You probably have to be half mad to attempt a round-the-world motorcycle ride, but you have to be certifiably bonkers if you choose to do it on a 125cc Honda Monkey. But that’s exactly what YouTuber...

Great Brittens: Collection of iconic race bikes to go on display in New Zealand

20 February 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The largest collection of Britten motorcycles in the world has gone on display in New Zealand, with fans of the engineering genius able to get up close with the iconic V1000 racer alongside a number...

Racing sidecar to be displayed in new TT gallery

17 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Volunteers have reassembled and refurbished a road-racing sidecar outfit which visitors to a new Isle of Man TT gallery at the Manx Museum will be able to pose in for one-of-a-kind pictures. The...

Two iconic Honda RC45s to go under the hammer

17 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

For those of you with a spare £50k burning a hole in your leathers and a penchant for the iconic Honda RC45, the chance to buy one of two examples arrives at the end of March. They are the standout...

Winner of Loeb's Indian FTR is announced

16 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

A Frenchman has been picked at random from thousands of entries to be the new owner of an Indian FTR, designed by nine-time World Rally Champion Sébastien Loeb. Martin W from Toulouse was announced...

Test rides from your doorstep: Norton make sampling the new Commando range easier with new flexible service

14 February 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Norton Motorcycles are combatting their lack of UK dealerships with a new mobile test ride service, allowing you to sample the £16,499 Commando 961 Sport and £16,999 Café Racer in a time and location...

Paul Smart death verdict: Motorist admits guilt in accident that killed racing legend

14 February 2023 by Dan Sutherland

A driver has admitted causing the death by careless driving of former Imola 200 winner and Grand Prix racer Paul Smart. Seventy-eight-year-old Smart was riding his motorcycle along the A21 near...

Set Fazer to stun: DIY café racer kit build transforms Yamaha 600

09 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

An Edinburgh offshore remote submarine operator has spent the last two years and £12,000 building a bespoke Fazer Café Racer after being inspired by an article in MCN. Craig Donaldson read the...

'That felt incredible': Paralysed rider Claire Lomas completes lap of the NW200

07 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

After an on and off again build up the North West 200 road racing meeting went ahead as scheduled between May 11 – 13 and featured a very special guest making a lap of the nine-mile course. Claire...

More moggy protection: IAM RoadSmart backs changes to the Road Traffic Act

07 February 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Those unfortunate enough to hit a cat on their bike or in their car could soon be forced to stop and report the incident to police by UK law. As it stands, the Road Traffic Act 1988 states that...

Royal Enfield and Vintage Rides extend partnership

07 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Royal Enfield have announced a renewal of their partnership with travel company Vintage Rides to provide motorcycling holidays across the globe until at least 2025. Vintage Rides have operated more...

Big cash for rare Indian: 1936 inline-four fetches £65,550 at auction

06 February 2023 by Dan Sutherland

A rare Indian Four has sold for an incredible £65,550 at auction, smashing its top estimate of £58,000. The bike was sold by H&H at the National Motorcycle Museum as part of a sale with a...

Malle return to Margate for a weekend of inappropriate motorcycle sand racing

03 February 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Luxurious motorcycle luggage providers Malle will return to sands of Margate this May for a weekend of beach racing excitement. The Malle Mile Beach Race 2023 will take place on May 13-14 2023 and...

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02 February 2023 by MCN

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Explosion in online purchasing triggers massive demand for urban delivery bikes

02 February 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Bike industry bosses need to grab the “low-hanging fruit” of opportunity in supplying clean vehicles for ‘last mile deliveries’ according to the Chief Executive of the Institute for Couriers. Dr...