February
Which model defines the modern superbike?
20 February 2015 by
This week sees the world launch of the all-new YZF-R1 – a model that has helped define the very essence of the litre-class sportsbike for the last 17 years. But which model defines the modern...
Bike of the Day: Suzuki TL1000R
19 February 2015 by
The TL1000R was Suzuki’s response to the V-twin domination by Honda (with their SP1/SP2) and Ducati (with their 916/996) in superbike race classes, but it was a little too late, and it never raced in...
GS Trophy UK storms Wales
19 February 2015 by
If a bit of off-road tickles your sweet spot, you could do a lot worse than joining Simon Pavey, Charley Boorman and BMW Motorrad UK in South Wales on the Bank Holiday weekend of 24-25 May. ...
Royal Enfield back in the UK
19 February 2015 by
Royal Enfield have confirmed that they have given the green light to the development of a new technology centre to be based in Leicestershire, which is intended to support the brand’s long term...
Bike of the Day: Buell 1125R
18 February 2015 by
The Buell may not be quite on the same level as other sports bikes from the likes of Ducati or Aprilia, but it’s competent, exciting and, if you care about such things, different. The Rotax engine was...
Ride around Europe and get paid by Harley-Davidson
18 February 2015 by
Harley-Davidson has launched a new competition where one winner will be paid £18,500 to ride around Europe for two months and get to keep the £19,000 Street Glide they will be riding while documenting...
Long Term Test: Yamaha MT-07
18 February 2015 by
Yamaha’s MT-07 has survived the worst of the winter largely unscathed. For a budget bike the finish has held up well. There are a few signs of wear and tear but probably nothing that could not have...
Bike of the Day: Suzuki SV650
17 February 2015 by
The Yamaha MT-07 shook the midweight naked class up this year thanks to its cheap price and brilliant performance, but if you want just as much performance for even less money, then Suzuki’s SV650 is...
London Custom Championships: Winners Announced
17 February 2015 by
If you were lucky enough to make it to the Carole Nash MCN London Motorycle Show then you won’t have failed to have been astounded at the quality of the custom bikes entered into the London Custom...
Longterm Test: Ducati 899 Panigale
17 February 2015 by
The majority of my memories are dateable by the bike I had at the time. You know the drill: ‘I was on the K5 at the time, so it must have been 2005.’ My bikes have become the indexing system by which...
New MCN February 18: Ducati Scrambler group test
17 February 2015 by
In this week’s MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from February 18: – The Ducati Scrambler takes on its retro cool rivals – MotoGP back at Silverstone – New Indian Chief Dark Horse –...
How will you spend your £10m across MotoGP, WSB and BSB?
16 February 2015 by
The MotoGP men were back in action last week, the MCE British Superbike grid are ready for their first tests and the WSB men are en route to Australia for the opening round of the championship at...
Colour changes complete Honda 2015 line-up
16 February 2015 by
Honda has announced a raft of colour changes to complete the line-up of 2015 models with five models updated. The CBR500R gets a new Millennium Red paintscheme for 2015, the MSX125 is now available in...
BMW posts record January sales
16 February 2015 by
BMW has announced record-breaking sales figures for January 2015 with more than 6200 motorcycles and scooters sold around the world. The best-ever January sales figures follow the fourth successive...
Visitors and Exhibitors praise the best ever Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show
16 February 2015 by
The 2015 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show drew to a close Sunday, marking the end of the best event in the show’s history. Tens of thousands of motorcycle fans flocked to London’s ExCeL Centre...
Triumph Explorer special editions
16 February 2015 by
Triumph has announced a limited run of special edition versions of the Tiger Explorer XC model with just 50 examples of each being made available. The two models have been designed to celebrate the...
Indian launches Chief Dark Horse in London
16 February 2015 by
Indian motorcycles have continued the firm’s relaunch with the unveiling of the Chief Dark Horse at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle show at the weekend. The unveiling was the first time the bike...
Bike of the Day: Derbi Mulhacen 659
16 February 2015 by
The Derbi Mulhacen 659 was a modern day Ducati Scrambler before they were cool, and as such, sales were never brilliant. But that’s good news now, as they’re exceptionally cheap to buy. This example...
What a weekend!
15 February 2015 by
The official numbers won’t be in until later, but all indications are pointing towards this years Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show being the biggest ever. Kicking off with a huge attendance and...
London Show: Norton - The Rotary Years
13 February 2015 by
Come and check out the Norton rotaries at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this weekend. In a change to the schedule we’ve got Brian Crighton – the brains behind the CR700P – and James...
Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show kicks off
13 February 2015 by
Four-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty opened the doors for the opening day of the 2015 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show to what looks set to be a record first day attendance. The Slide...
Yamaha offer world exclusive 'first play' of Ride Videogame
12 February 2015 by
Visitors to the Yamaha stand at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this year will be able to play an exclusive preview version of Milestone’s upcoming biking title, RIDE. RIDE is the first...
London Motorcycle Show: Ducati Bike Highlights
11 February 2015 by
Urban commuter, back-lane funster, Sunday cruiser –whatever you want Ducati’s all-new Scrambler to be, it’ll likely deliver, all with a touch of Italian flair. If you’ve seen this week’s MCN you’ll...
London Motorcycle Show: Ariel Bike Highlights
11 February 2015 by
Ariel is a name from the goldenera of British motorcycling; theSquare-Four an icon from its past. But just like the rest of our bike industry, Ariel failed to emerge from that halcyon era. But last...
Harley-Davidson 'Kings of Custom'
11 February 2015 by
Over the past month, 29 Harley-Davidson authorised dealers have put their wealth of customisation talent – and the vast resources of Harley-Davidson’s genuine accessories catalogue – to good use, and...
London Motorcycle Show: KTM Bike Highlights
11 February 2015 by
KTM will be displaying a whole host of new metal on stand M150 at the London Motorcycle Show from February 13th, 14th and 15th. If you’ve seen this week’s MCN you’ll probably still be drooling over...
London Motorcycle Show: TRIUMPH Bike Highlights
11 February 2015 by
Outside of all of the talks, presentations, live interviews and riding shows taking place, there is – of course – a mountain of beautiful, new, 2015 bikes to lust over. If you’ve seen this week’s...
London Motorcycle Show: BMW Bike Highlights
11 February 2015 by
If you’ve seen this week’s MCN you’ll probably still be drooling over the official Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show supplement. Outside of all of the talks, presentations, live interviews and...
No British GP at Donington - Official statement
10 February 2015 by
The Board of Directors and Staff of Donington Park Racing Limited (‘DPRL’) are greatly disappointed to have to report today that the Circuit of Wales company, and its new subsidiary GP15 Limited, have...
New MCN February 11: Rossi fitter and faster
10 February 2015 by
In this week’s MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from February 11: – Rossi fitter and faster in first test of 2015 – New Triumph Speed Triple spied – BMW R800R first ride – New Triumph...
Yamaha VMAX designer dies
10 February 2015 by
The designer of the Yamaha VMAX and founder of Japanese design company GK Design has died aged 85. Kenji Ekuan founded GK Industrial Design – the company that has been responsible for many of the most...
Bike of the Day: 1979 Suzuki X7
10 February 2015 by
Nope, that’s not a misprint – £9500. But neither’s the ‘NOS’ bit, which stands for ‘New Old Stock’. Because this isn’t a used example of Suzuki’s rip-snorting, Yam LC-rivalling two-stroke 250, which...
Make the most of London Show with our zones
10 February 2015 by
It’s only three days until the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show opens its doors, and so you’ll be able to make the most of your day we’ve split parts of the show up into four distinct...
Yamaha celebrates 30 years of VMAX with carbon version
09 February 2015 by
A new VMAX Carbon model has been added to the range to celebrate 30 years since the famous bike first appeared and the firm has also added a new, cheaper VMAX aimed at those who want to customise the...
Coming to the MCN London show this year?
09 February 2015 by
Are you joining us at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this year? We’re expecting a record-breaking attendance this year, so, if you are travelling via DLR we recommend that you alight at...
Inventor's bright idea comes in kit form
09 February 2015 by
A British inventor has created and patented the first full-sized plastic model motorcycle kit. Peter Manning from Somerset is starting out with a vacuum-formed plastic kit based on the design of a...