April
Veteran to take part in bonkers cross-country charity ride on Isle of Wight-built Clark Scamp mopeds
Yesterday 10:30 by
A military veteran and his mechanic mate are gearing up to undertake a gloriously unhinged but nonetheless deeply worthwhile charitable trek across the length of Britain aboard what could be the least...
Have loud exhausts had their day? MCN investigate the pros and cons of noisy cans amid new EU regs
20 April 2025 by
The subject of noisy exhausts is once again in the spotlight, with European regulators introducing new anti-tampering rules to combat aftermarket systems deemed louder than standard pipes.
New Ducati MX Experience lets you dip a toe into the world of motocross aboard the Desmo450 MX
18 April 2025 by
Ducati UK have announced a brand-new off-road initiative set to launch in July 2025, giving riders the opportunity to get behind the bars of the firm’s competition-bred Desmo450 MX motocrosser at four...
Legendary explorer Nick Sanders partners with Royal Enfield for 30,000km European epic on a Bear 650
17 April 2025 by
Round the world motorcycle explorer Nick Sanders has partnered with Royal Enfield on a 30,000km adventure around the edge of Europe on a Bear 650 retro twin. Related: Best retro motorcycle...
Crate escape! Police seize stolen bike haul just hours before it was due to be shipped abroad
16 April 2025 by
Several high-value motorcycles stolen from the South East have been recovered in crates in Birmingham – just hours before they were due to be shipped abroad. Related: Kent Police urge bikers to be...
Looking for something fun and worthwhile to do this Easter weekend? Check out these Easter egg runs
16 April 2025 by
It’s Easter bank holiday this weekend, so for many of us that means a lovely four-day weekend! If you are looking for something to do over your time off, why not consider doing a good deed for charity...
No ordinary Ténéré! Yamaha lift the lid on their latest-generation GYTR rally racer
16 April 2025 by
Yamaha’s latest Ténéré 700 Rally GYTR has broken cover at the 2025 Carta Rallye in Morocco, with the firm’s factory-backed Rally Team entering the gruelling seven-day raid for the first time this...
Bristol Bike Night kicks off with first meet up of the year at Fowlers Motorcycles this May
15 April 2025 by
Fowlers of Bristol are kicking off their popular Bike Nights on May 2, with follow up meets set to take place on the first Friday of each following month until September. The free to enter event...
Speedway star Tai Woffinden awake and on his feet after serious March 30 racing crash in Poland
14 April 2025 by
Three-time FIM Speedway Grand Prix world champion, Tai Woffinden has shared a video of himself up and walking in hospital, just days on from a serious racing accident in Poland on March 30 that left...
Boutique bike builder Verge smash electric bike range record with 193 mile ride around London
11 April 2025 by
Electric motorcycle firm Verge have set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled on a single charge by a motorbike – clocking up 310.69km (193 miles, in old money) around...
WSBK champion James Toseland to lead Sheffield Children’s Hospital Egg Run for 25th anniversary
11 April 2025 by
Double World Superbike champion, James Toseland will once again be lining up to lead the annual Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust charity Egg Run as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in the...
Motorcycle sales blossom as Spring sun fuels market rebound following difficult start to the year
11 April 2025 by
The UK motorcycle market has begun to show initial signs of recovery after being battered by a sales shortfall of nearly 30% in the first two months of 2025. Related: Concerns mount as more major...
Piaggio are now offering 4D radar assistance – and it was developed from clever autonomous robots
10 April 2025 by
Motorcycle safety tech is evolving fast, and Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF) has joined the fray with what they call the industry’s first 4D radar-based collision prevention platform. PFF is a subsidiary...
40-year Isle of Man TT veteran and record holder prohibited from racing after suffering a stroke
09 April 2025 by
Isle of Man TT veteran and record holder Dave Madsen-Mygdal has been forced to step back from racing for at least 12 months after suffering a stroke. Related: Speedway fans across the globe show...
Yorkshire Ride 'Owt returns this May helping to raise funds for regional children's charity
09 April 2025 by
Dozens of bikers are set to attend the third annual Yorkshire Ride ‘Owt taking place May 22, 2025 which will raise money for the Yorkshire Children’s Charity – and MCN readers are invited to get...
Yamaha test ride competition launched with the chance to win a semi-automatic MT-07 Y-AMT naked bike
08 April 2025 by
Yamaha UK are giving riders the chance to win a brand-new Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT worth £8054, simply by booking a test ride of one of their machines at an authorised dealership. Related: Yamaha MT-09...
Life and racing career of Joey Dunlop to be honoured with free-to-attend celebration in his hometown
08 April 2025 by
A free-to-attend event honouring the life and racing success of 26-time Isle of Man TT winner Joey Dunlop will take place in his hometown of Ballymoney on Saturday, May 24. Called ‘Joey 25’, the...
Speedway fans across the globe show support for Tai Woffinden following racing accident in Poland
07 April 2025 by
Speedway lovers across the globe have come out in support of British rider Tai Woffinden after he was airlifted to hospital following a crash in Poland on Sunday, March 30. Woffinden was racing for...
Green laning made easy! New online platform recommends routes and helps keep you riding legally
07 April 2025 by
An online video route-sharing and difficulty grading guide has been launched to help make getting into green laning and trail riding a little less daunting. Related: Best off-road...
Ducati pull the covers off the customer spec Desmo450 MX motocrosser - and it's brimming with tech
04 April 2025 by
Ducati’s long-awaited Desmo450 MX motocrosser has arrived in a production-ready guise. Related: Now’s the time to try off-road riding Ready to ride – sans fuel – the circuit-use-only machine...
Turbo Hayabusa duo have Millyard and Cole in their sights after hitting 224mph in practice
04 April 2025 by
A pair of straight-line racing enthusiasts are attempting to set a new world record for the fastest speed two-up on a motorcycle, achieving 224mph in practice ahead of an official attempt in May.
Former road racer Steve Mercer prepares to get back on a bike after life-changing TT accident
03 April 2025 by
Former road racer and World Endurance star Steve Mercer has announced big plans to get back on a bike, after a serious accident at the 2018 Isle of Man TT left him without use of his right leg. The...
Mother and daughter set to take on charity sidecar adventure riding Land’s End to John o’ Groats
03 April 2025 by
A mother and daughter duo from Kent are planning to ride a motorcycle and sidecar outfit from Land’s End to John o’ Groats raising money for brain injury charity Headway. Related: Sidecar duo plan...
BMW axe 2025 GS Trophy UK qualifier with no plans to send Brit team to the international competition
03 April 2025 by
BMW have officially confirmed that the 2025 GS Trophy UK Qualifier will not be taking place, with additional Off Road Skills courses to be run instead. Related: How to ride your bike...
Police Scotland urge bikers to take care on the roads as the weather improves
03 April 2025 by
Police Scotland have urged bikers and drivers alike to take action after new figures revealed a worrying toll of motorcyclist fatalities across the country. An analysis of collisions between...
Peace of mind for Honda owners as firm launch six-year transferable warranty
02 April 2025 by
Honda Europe have announced a new warranty scheme of up to six years, providing owners continue to get their bikes serviced through authorised dealerships. Announced on Wednesday, April 2, the new...
Future Honda motorcycles could feature cameras and radar based rider assistance technology
02 April 2025 by
Radar-based rider-assistance technology has been a hot field of development in recent years and has introduced ideas like adaptive cruise control and auto-braking crash mitigation to the world of...
Triumph reveal special Scrambler 1200 top prize for 2025 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
02 April 2025 by
Triumph are offering a special Scrambler 1200 Icon Edition to the top fundraiser at this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR). Founded in 2012, the DGR has now raised more than $50 million...
Suzuki return to Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race with greener GSX-R1000R running 100% sustainable fuel
02 April 2025 by
Suzuki will return to the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race this August 1-3, continuing their carbon-neutral racing project while hoping to build on last year’s eighth-place result. Team Suzuki CN...
Motorcycle Action Group hit back at Government response to bus lane access petition
02 April 2025 by
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) have hit back at the ‘negative response’ received on a petition calling on the government to allow motorcycles into bus lanes by default. The petition gathered...
KTM confirm motorcycle production has restarted in Mattighofen following financial difficulties
01 April 2025 by
Austrian brand KTM have confirmed that motorcycles are once again being produced at their factory in Mattighofen, following a production pause amid financial difficulties. The Ready to Race brand...
Over 1000 people have now signed up to the MCN Pit Stop group... Isn't it time you did the same?
01 April 2025 by
The recently launched MCN Pit Stop Facebook group has raced past 1000 members in just a matter of weeks, with no signs of slowing down. The online forum has been designed to bring bikers together...
April Fool's for motorcyclists
01 April 2025 by
It’s that time of year again! April Fool’s Day is here and companies from across the globe have united as one, in an attempt to pull the wool over our eyes. We’ve been sent some cracking ruses...
Motorcycle ride out planned this May to honour victim on last year's Nottingham knife attack
08 May 2024 by
A motorcycle rideout has been arranged to remember Grace O’Malley-Kumar, one of the victims of last year’s Nottingham attacks. The event will take place on May 19, beginning at North Weald Airfield in...
Trackday tragedy as No Limits announce a motorcyclist has been killed in an incident at Lydden Hill
08 May 2024 by
No Limits Trackdays have announced a motorcyclist in his 50s passed away at an event on May 4, 2024. Stuart Donnelly, an Australian father of four was reportedly involved in “an unfortunate and...
MAG leave FEMA over "gutless betrayal" of European motorcyclists amidst decarbonisation row
08 May 2024 by
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) have announced they have left the European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) amidst inaction to resist “forced electrification”, stating that the group no longer...