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Motorcycles and music come together for Pure & Crafted 2016

19 August 2016 by James Archibald

The worlds of music and motorcycles collided for the second instalment of Pure & Crafted last weekend on the streets of Berlin. Where some of Germany’s top custom bike builders featured alongside...

Gallery: Where does the Ducati Hyperstrada fit?

19 August 2016 by MCN News

By adding panniers and a screen to the Hypermotard, Ducati claim to have given their big supermoto a degree of touring practicality without diluting its inherent fun factor. Does this make the Ducati...

Alta Motors open factory in US for electric motorcycles

19 August 2016 by James Archibald

Alta Motors have opened a factory in the US that will see the firm specifically produce its own electric motorcycles in house. The company is currently producing two of its own motorcycles. The...

Video: A classic adventure

18 August 2016 by Andy Davidson

We’ve got it so easy. The first man to motorcycle around the world did it over 100 years ago. Carl Stearns Clancy circumnavigated the globe on a 1912 Henderson Four in 1913. There were no phones, GPS...

Gallery: Inside the Lotus C-01 factory

18 August 2016 by James Archibald

Last year we were lucky enough to get a ride on Lotus’ C-01 motorcycle that was rolled out in a super-limited run of just 100 bikes. We also got the rare chance to explore the Kodewa Perfomance...

A bit of a GS obsession

18 August 2016 by Michael Guy

The first time I saw a picture of Corrado Capra’s 1984 BMW GS I knew that it was a bike I had to ride one day. I didn’t know how it was ever going to happen, and when a mutual friend told me that it’s...

Relive the evolution of the pioneers of American motorcycling

18 August 2016 by Ellen Ellard

Contrary to popular belief, Indian Motorcycles was in fact America’s first motorcycle manufacturer, and now a new book promises to reveal even more fascinating detail about the historic brand’s...

Quiz: What's it going for?

18 August 2016 by MCN News

There are many variables which dicatate the price of a used bike; miles covered, service history, aftermarket parts, dealer or private? As a result prices for the same models can vary greatly. Do you...

Yamaha get in on the scrambler game

18 August 2016 by James Archibald

Yamaha have launched this cool new scrambler-styled model over in the US to sit along other models in the Sport Heritage range. Featuring the air-cooled 942cc V-twin engine from the current XV950, the...

See Rossi's M1 at the Bike Shed this weekend

18 August 2016 by James Archibald

The Bike Shed are known for housing drool-inducing metal at their Shoreditch HQ, but non quite so much as Rossi’s M1, which will be on display there this weekend. Celebrating all things Italian, the...

Triumph announces tempting new summer deals

18 August 2016 by Dan Sutherland

In a bid to get more bikers out enjoying the summer weather, Triumph have unveiled a host of new offers across a range of accessory kits and clothing. Your dream bike is waiting for you, until...

Gallery: Lotus C-01 revisited

18 August 2016 by James Archibald

We’ve taken a look back at the stunning Lotus C-01 over the past couple days, it’s a beautiful piece of machinery and has to be seen to be appreciated so we thought we would publish the full gallery...

Lover of classic motors? Then Pistons and Props is for you

17 August 2016 by MCN News

A combination of historic karts, hot rods and classic racers will line-up at the Footman James Sywell Classic event, Pistons and Props, at Sywell Aerodrome on September 24 and 25. It’s a must see ‘do...

Ducati SuperSport 939 spied

17 August 2016 by Andy Downes

This is the first glimpse of the new Ducati SuperSport 939 in action. It’s also the first time it’s been seen since the leaked images from last month’s World Ducati Week, where the bike was previewed...

Lampkin tackles the TT... on his back wheel!

17 August 2016 by MCN News

Trials legend Dougie Lampkin will be filmed live as he attempts to wheelie the entire length of the Isle of Man TT course on a modified trials bike next month. The 12-times world trials champion will...

First ride revisited: Lotus C-01

17 August 2016 by Andy Downes

mad as A concept bike, as fast as a superbike Monaco is awash with wall-to-wall money and supercars, and has a harbour rammed with mega-millionaires’ yachts, so standing out from the crowd isn’t...

Video: Freddie Spencer talks feel and traction control

17 August 2016 by MCN News

In the first of six short videos released in the build up to Motorcycle Live 2016, triple world champion Freddie Spencer speaks candidly about why he loves and lives motorcycling, and how the...

Running the gauntlet on the road to Calais

16 August 2016 by Richard Newland

“If you want to get through safely, don’t travel at night.” That was the advice imparted to me at Passport Control by a UK Border Agent as I left France in the dark early hours of Monday morning. It...

Poll: Who’s your money on for the upcoming British GP?

16 August 2016 by MCN News

Who’s your money on for the upcoming British GP?

Rare Lotus C-01 up for £300k

16 August 2016 by James Archibald

The Lotus C-01 is one of the most exclusive motorcycles in the world, with a run of only 100 bikes that sold out fairly rapidly. As such, getting your hands on one is a bit of a tricky business,...

BMW F800GS Adventure first ride

16 August 2016 by Andy Downes

Like almost all adventure bikes, the BMW F800GS Adventure is slightly hampered by the fact it’s not an R1200GS – the bike that defines the class and remains a massive global seller. It’s the same for...

This week's issue: Ducati back on top

16 August 2016 by MCN News

In this week’s edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from August 17: Ducati back on top Ducati scorch to a sensational one-two in Austria after huge gamble on softer...

Whatever happened to Johnny Cecotto?

16 August 2016 by MCN News

Fact File Born 1956, Venezuela Famous for winning the 350cc world title at 19 years of age Best mate Barry Sheene Venezuela’s Alberto ‘Johnny’ Cecotto was a double world champion in the 350cc and...

SWM’s retro classic, Silver Vase 440 £4699

16 August 2016 by MCN News

There will be several variations on SWM’s retro classic theme, all using the same basic frame and engine. The Silver Vase faithfully replicates the street scrambler style of the early 1970s, with twin...

Pure & Crafted festival gallery

15 August 2016 by James Archibald

We were in Berlin for the second Pure & Crafted festival on the weekend to find out what happens when a music festival and bike show collide. Some of Germany’s top custom builders were showing off...

Dave Thorpe Honda Off Road experience heads to Scotland

15 August 2016 by MCN News

The Dave Thorpe Honda Off-road Experience is set to open a new venue in Scotland run by experienced racer Robbie Allan. Days at the new venue will begin on the motocross course before progressing onto...

Have it ‘Your Way’ with Kawasaki’s new promotion

15 August 2016 by MCN News

The Japanese manufacture has announced you could save up to £500 when purchasing your next shiny piece of metal with them. Valid at all Kawasaki dealerships, customers who decide they’d like a new...

First test: SWM Gran Milano 440

15 August 2016 by Peter Henshaw

If you can remember the 1980s, and hankering after a Honda XBR500 or Yamaha SR500, then you’re probably the target for SWM’s Gran Milano. It’s powered by an air-cooled 445cc single, assembled by...

Ducati Scrambler vs Moto Guzzi V7 Stornello: Gallery

14 August 2016 by MCN News

The retro scene is booming within motorcycling right now, with a huge number of custom builders pumping out some seriously cool metal, and motorcycle manufacturers are starting to get in on the act...

The history of the Ducati Monster family

14 August 2016 by Jon Urry

300,000 Ducati Monsters have been sold since the range was inroduced in 1993 with the air-cooled 904cc M900. From 1993 to 2000 the Monster family accounted for 42% of all Ducati’s sales and helped...

Seven bikes gaining value

13 August 2016 by MCN News

What’s better; money in the bank or one of these beauties in your garage appreciating in value? Our used bike expert Neil Murray looks at some of the best bikes currently gaining value today. If any...

See the bikes that made Sheene a star

12 August 2016 by Dan Sutherland

This year marks 40 years since Barry Sheene won his first 500GP world title. In celebration of that anniversary, a collection of his old race bikes will be on display at Classic Bike Live. On display...

MCN reader wins Triumph Street Twin

12 August 2016 by MCN News

From thousands of entries, across MCN’s three national events, one lucky ready has nabbed themself a shiny new Triumph Street Twin. MCN reader, Steve Proud, collected the keys for his new piece of...

Yamaha boss: 'We’ll use the expertise we’ve acquired from robots for our motorcycles'

12 August 2016 by MCN News

We reported last October that Yamaha were using a robot rider to develop new safety technology. Now company President Hiroyuki Yanagi has revealed the new systems may draw on artificial intelligence...

Why your battered old helmet could be worth £140

12 August 2016 by Dan Sutherland

Riders have one weekend left to claim 20% off a new crash helmet by trading in their old one at Hertfordshire dealer Bike Stop. Bike Stop’s scheme offers customers a 4% discount on a new helmet for...

A look back: Guy Martin's Autobiography

11 August 2016 by MCN News

From moped-crashing teenager to Junior Superstock contender, TT racer and TV star, to becoming one of the world’s leading road racers, we look back at Guy Martin’s autobiography, My Autobiography. I...