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New MCN April 17: Why 600s are back

16 April 2013 by MCN

In this week’s MCN, out April 17, we take the top of the class supersport screamers to Italy for a road and track test with world champion Neil Hodgson We talk exclusively to Brit Chaz Davies as he...

Video: Shark Helmets Extreme Experiment

15 April 2013 by MCN

Shark helmets have unveiled a new video to show the claimed energy-absorbing properties of their new Speed-R and Race-R Pro Carbon helmets. Recreating a Netwon’s Cradle device experiment (designed to...

Ducati boss to leave?

15 April 2013 by Andy Downes

Rumours from Italy suggest Ducati CEO Gabriele del Torchio is set to leave the company to take up the helm at Italian airline Alitalia after more than five years at the Bologna bike firm. Italian...

Modern retro

14 April 2013 by ronfairbrother

I’ve spent hours drooling over the bikes crafted by Sanctuary and Bulldock in Japan and longed to recreate something similar. You have to remember though, that these guys are quite well established...

Comedy acts return to MCN Live for 2013!

12 April 2013 by MCN

Back by popular demand – comedy acts Scott Miller and Terry Gauci at MCN Live 2013! Terry has entertained audiences with his fast-paced show packed with one-liners, observations and impressions. Add...

New supermoto Honda CRF250 coming to UK

12 April 2013 by Phil West

Honda has confirmed that its new CRF250M, a supermoto-style bike based on the popular CRF250L trail machine, will go on sale in the UK later this year. As with the L, the newcomer is powered by a...

Video: Adventure Bikes 2013 - Off Road

12 April 2013

MCN took the top dog of adventure bikes, the BMW R1200GS to South Wales to test it against Yamaha’s stalwart Super Tenere, last year’s winner the Triumph Explorer, and KTM’s new pretender the 1190...

Swansea Harley-Davidson launches this weekend

11 April 2013 by MCN

The valleys are alive with the sound of Harleys, thanks to a brand new dealership. Hog fans in Wales can look forward to an exciting start to the summer as the country welcomes its first ever Harley...

It’s not too late to book for MCN Live!

11 April 2013 by MCN

Not yet booked for MCN Live at Butlins, Skegness, 19th-22nd April? Don’t worry, it’s not too late! Day tickets are still available to purchase on the day so don’t miss out on the ultimate party...

More acts announced for MCN Live

11 April 2013 by MCN

Check out the latest acts added to this year’s MCN Live line-up: Souled Out What started out as a soul band has now moved to a larger range of music to cater for all tastes and ages. Today’s set list...

Designer Terblanche joins Confederate

11 April 2013 by MCN

Famous motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche has joined American bike firm Confederate in a three-year contract and he has already moved from Italy to America. Terblanche is best-known for his work...

New MCN Sport on sale now!

10 April 2013 by MCN

The latest edition of MCN Sport – in print and on the iPad – is out now. Essential reading for fans of bike racing everywhere ahead of the 2013 season, it’s packed with the finest writing and...

MV Agusta Rivale spied testing

10 April 2013 by MCN

MV’s new 800cc inline three-cylinder Rivale has been spied testing on the roads around the Varese factory as the Italian firm gears up to launch the bike later this year. Two versions of the new 800cc...

Which reigning champion would you most like to see roughing it out racing the Isle of Man?

10 April 2013 by MCN

Many short circuit racers nowadays don’t bother with the Isle of Man TT or road racing. But which of the current reigning champions frm BSB, WSB and MotoGP would you like to see tackle the mountain...

What's the ugliest bike ever built?

10 April 2013 by MCN

Among the masses of brilliant and beautiful bikes available there are also some real monstrosities. Below we’ve managed to come up with what we think are some of the ugliest bikes ever built. Which do...

Video: Adventure Bikes 2013 group test

10 April 2013 by MCN

MCN took the top dog of adventure bikes, the BMW R1200GS to South Wales to test it against Yamaha’s stalwart Super Tenere, last year’s winner the Triumph Explorer, and KTM’s new pretender the 1190...

You Ask/You Answer: Selling my first bike

10 April 2013 by MCN

“I’m selling my CBR125R, and will be stepping up to one of the new CBR500Rs, and obviously need as much money as possible from the sale of my 125. It’s the first vehicle I’ve ever owned and sold, and...

New MCN April 10: Adventure bike shootout

09 April 2013 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN, out April 10, we pit the top four big adventure bikes against each other in the Brecon Beacons. The new BMW R1200GS and KTM 1190 Adventure both promise to offer more than their...

HMC Classic first ride

08 April 2013 by Phil West

Now here’s a seemingly good idea: one so simple and obvious you wonder why no-one’s thought of it before. Your average Chinese learner 125 is, shall we say, a tad basic and budget, right? Invariably...

Video: Valentino Rossi interview part 3

07 April 2013 by MCN

Last month at the Circuit of the Americas test MCN MotoGP reporter Matt Birt caught up with Valentino Rossi to discuss Ducati, Yamaha and the future. Check out part three of this exclusive three part...

Video: Valentino Rossi interview part 2

06 April 2013 by MCN

Last month at the Circuit of the Americas test MCN MotoGP reporter Matt Birt caught up with Valentino Rossi to discuss Ducati, Yamaha and the future. Check out part two of this exclusive three part...

Video: Valentino Rossi interview part 1

05 April 2013 by MCN

Last month at the Circuit of the Americas test MCN MotoGP reporter Matt Birt caught up with Valentino Rossi to discuss Ducati, Yamaha and the future. Check out part one of this exclusive three part...

Ewan becomes face of Guzzi

05 April 2013 by Phil West

Scottish Hollywood star Ewan McGregor is to star in a new advertising campaign for Moto Guzzi’s all-new California 1400. The star of Trainspotting, the Star Wars prequels, Moulin Rouge and TV’s Long...

April 3 Bikes on the Box

04 April 2013 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS. DRT – Discovery Real Time DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT – Motors TV CH4 – Channel...

Free t-shirt when you purchase insurance

04 April 2013 by MCN

Insurance due this April? Don’t miss our fantastic promotion over at MCNcompare.com. Not only could you save some dosh on your premium, but everyone who purchases insurance receives a free retro MCN...

Prescott Bike Festival This Sunday

04 April 2013 by Rich Newland

The annual Prescott Bike Festival takes place this Sunday, 7th April, and promises to be an action packed day out for all the family, whilst supporting the National Association of Bloodbikes charity.

Riders for Health and Bridgestone team up to improve health services in Africa

04 April 2013 by MCN Staff

Bridgestone have announced a partnership with the international not-for-profit organisation Riders for Health to support their lifesaving humanitarian efforts to improve health care within...

If you won a Harley Davidson would you...

04 April 2013 by Ped Baker

Harley-Davidson is perhaps the most iconic brand in the biking world, but despite its popularity, you’ll always find plenty of Harley haters. If you won a Harley, what would you do with it?

Northants HOC cheer up two hospitals

03 April 2013 by Stritchy

The Northants and Milton Keynes Honda Owners Club had two rides this easter, taking chocolate eggs to children who are unfortunately in hospital. The first ride was on Saturday March 30 to Milton...

You Ask/You Answer: Back protectors

03 April 2013 by MCN

“I’ve been riding over 12 years, and have never worn a proper back protector. I’ve got one of those foam back pad things that you get in your jacket – which obviously isn’t a ‘protector’, and Iv’e...

What's stopping you buying a new bike in 2013?

03 April 2013 by MCN

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Do you care about your bike's fuel consumption figures?

03 April 2013 by MCN

Bikes are often seen as more environmentally friend than cars, due partly to better fuel consumption figures. But do you really care about fuel consumption figures when the sun is shining and...

If money was no object – what new bike would you buy?

03 April 2013 by MCN

There are some tricked-up, expensive bikes available to buy, like the new Ducati 1199 Panigale R which has a £26,550 price tag. pollcomment

Behind the 1,986-page GP stat bible - now available to the public

03 April 2013 by Guy Procter

Previously only available to professionals, the FIM MotoGP Results 1949-2012 is the 2000-page book that’s the ultimate reference tool of motorcycle Grand Prix racing. Published under the auspices of...

Video: BMW R1200GS - Old vs New

03 April 2013 by MCN

Last week MCN took BMW’s old R1200GS head to head against it’s replacement, the 2013 model. Does the new bike – the UK’s top-selling bike last year – measure up to what it’s replacing?

Video: Michael Guy's KTM 300EXC

02 April 2013 by MCN

MCN’s sports editor Michael Guy has recently taken delivery of a new KTM 300EXC two stroke to get back into the enduro world after re-catching the bug at Dakar. Check out his first review of the bike!