february
Watch: Welsh motorcyclist banned after failing to stop on Honda FireBlade in 120mph police pursuit
10 February 2025 by
A Welsh motorcyclist, who failed to escape from Police officers aboard a black 1998 Honda FireBlade, has been banned from riding for 12 months, and ordered to pay £200 in additional costs. Paul...
Kent Police urge bikers to be vigilant after string of motorcycles stolen across January
07 February 2025 by
Kent Police have issued a warning to bikers across the county after multiple motorcycles were targeted by thieves in January. Related: MCN’s guide to keeping your bike safe in the...
Royal Enfield and Icon reveal limited-edition Shotgun 650 model with only 100 available worldwide
07 February 2025 by
Royal Enfield have joined forces with US-based Icon Motosports to create a limited-edition Shotgun 650, set to launch via an exclusive online drop on February 12, 2025. Priced at £7399 in the UK,...
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07 February 2025
This Valentine’s, we’re giving you £5 off a subscription, and with over 40 titles to choose from there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re treating yourself or surprising someone special, it’s...
Stealth cruiser incoming | LiveWire launch laid-back S2 Mulholland electric bike
07 February 2025 by
Milwaukee electric motorcycle brand, LiveWire have launched a £17,890 S2 Mulholland cruiser, set to arrive in European dealerships imminently. The bike is based on the firm’s existing S2 range,...
Super stealth tourer | Indian expand cruiser range with blacked out Super Chief Dark Horse
06 February 2025 by
Indian Motorcycles‘ cruiser range grows once again for 2025 with the introduction of the new Super Chief Dark Horse. Related: Indian release specced-up Sport Chief for 2025 Priced at £22,295,...
Late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers’ BSA goes up for auction as widow aims to carry on biking legacy
06 February 2025 by
The last motorcycle ridden by the late Dave Myers in the Hairy Bikers TV series is set to go under the hammer this spring, with all proceeds pledged to help good causes. The BSA Gold Star, which...
Kawasaki launch voice control technology for 2025 bikes including Z900, Ninja 1100SX and Versys 1100
06 February 2025 by
Kawasaki is bringing voice control to its 2025 line-up, debuting a new system on the revamped Z900, Ninja 1100SX, and Versys 1100, with more models expected to follow. MCN spoke with the firm’s...
It's turbo time! Langen Motorcycles tease turbocharged Lightspeed and launch new investment scheme
06 February 2025 by
Langen Motorcycles have announced big plans for future expansion, teasing a turbocharged version of their incoming Lightspeed muscle cruiser, as well as calling upon investment from the public to help...
Plan your visit to the Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show with these timetables
05 February 2025 by
With just over a week to go until the Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show at the Excel, London 14th-16th February, now is the perfect time to start planning your visit! Get ready for a...
Prepare for hair-raising live flat track racing action at London’s ExCel!
05 February 2025
The biggest names in British biking battle it out on a thrilling indoor circuit Britain’s best-loved motorcycle racers will compete in ‘Live Action with Bridgestone’, a purpose-built indoor flat...
The Overland Event returns for 2025 with guest speakers, demo rides and more planned
05 February 2025 by
The 10th annual Overland Event returns to Oxfordshire this summer following a one-year hiatus. Set to take place August 28-31, the motorcycle travel festival will be held at the Hill End Centre,...
'Admin oversight' grounds Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance halting lifesaving missions
05 February 2025 by
An ‘administrative oversight’ has left Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) temporarily grounded and unable to carry out lifesaving services. LLAA covers a 3500-mile area is funded entirely by...
Golden Jubilee! Honda mark 50 years of the Gold Wing name with light updates to the GL1800 family
04 February 2025 by
Honda have given their flagship tourer, the GL1800 Gold Wing, a light update to celebrate its golden anniversary. First launched as a production model 50 years ago, as the naked GL1000...
Aprilia All Stars 2025 heading to Misano World Circuit this July for a Sunday celebration of speed
04 February 2025 by
The annual Aprilia All Stars event will return to the Misano World Circuit this summer, promising a star-studded guest list, historic bike displays and off-road action. Taking place on Sunday, June...
See the cream of Sammy Miller's collection at the Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show
04 February 2025 by
Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show A fifteen-strong selection of the most rare and exotic motorcycles ever produced will make their Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show debut at the ExCel this February 14-16. Owned and curated...
Multiple GP winner and Moto2 star Jake Dixon confirm for Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show
04 February 2025 by
Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show British fan favourite Jake Dixon will entertain crowds at the Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show on Sunday 16th February, as the 2024 British Grand Prix winner makes his London Show...
Icons in the spotlight: Suzuki GSX-R and RG500 40th anniversary weekend heading to Cadwell Park
03 February 2025 by
An action-packed weekend of trackday antics is coming to Lincolnshire’s Cadwell Park this summer, celebrating the 40th anniversary of both the Suzuki GSX-R name, and the iconic RG500 four-cylinder...
MV Agusta return to independence as KTM AG sell 50.1% majority stake to the Sardarov family
01 February 2025 by
KTM’s parent company, Pierer Mobility AG, has now officially confirmed that the Austrian orange brand has sold its 50.1% majority stake in MV Agusta, returning control of the boutique Italian name to...
Heritage Harley arrives | H-D launch 1950s inspired Hydra-Glide Revival
29 February 2024 by
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...