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MCN Bike of the Day: 1981 Kawasaki Z200

09 February 2015 by Phil West

OK, nearly three grand for a 25-year-old Japanese commuter sounds a bit steep on face value but think on this: it’s already completely restored so is virtually ‘as new’; the honest, clean and simple...

Bike of the Day: 1980 Honda XL500S

06 February 2015 by Phil West

Honda’s big thumper was one of if not the definitive four-stroke trail bike of the late ’70s/early ’80s and led directly to the new breed of rally replica monster trail bikes and ultimately the...

Long-term test: Suzuki V-Strom 1000

06 February 2015 by Liam Marsden

It’s been a busy yet enjoyable time with the V-Strom 1000 since I was handed the keys in March 2014. We’ve herded over 200 cyclists from London to Huddersfield, shown up sportsbikes round Silverstone...

Pope’s Harley sells for £35,000

06 February 2015 by Andy Downes

A Harley-Davidson FLSTC 103 Heritage Softail Classic signed and blessed by Pope Emeritus Benedict XV1 and later revivced by Pope Francis sold for £34,684 – twice the estimate at the Bonhams Grand...

Rev up for Carole Nash MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show

05 February 2015 by MCN Staff

Scotland’s biggest and best show returns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on March 7 and 8, with all the latest moles, major manufacturers and breath-taking live action shows. Major bike...

Indian Chief Dark Horse to debut at MCN show

05 February 2015 by Andy Downes

The new Indian Chief Dark Horse will be shown for the first time in Europe at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle show at Dockland’s Excel on Saturday February 14. The launch of the bike is the...

Long-term test: Triumph Tiger 800XC

04 February 2015 by Andy Davidson

If pottering up and down green lanes isn’t enough to prove the Triumph Tiger’s off-road prowess then how about a gruelling, non-stop 24 hour rally through the Alps? Still not convinced? Well perhaps...

New MCN February 4: Guy Martin in India

03 February 2015 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from February 4: – Guy Martin exclusive India interview – KTM Super Adventure and 1050 ridden – New Norton Dominator first ride –...

GetGeared offers 'Lidl' discount

28 February 2014 by Tony Hoare

Lidl, the German supermarket chain, starts its annual motorcycle kit sale today (February 27), with a selection of cheap helmet and clothing offers including a flipfront helmet for £39.99 and...

Taking a break while working at Triumph

27 February 2014 by gavin burton

Me and my brother Gary working at Triumph headquarters.

Video: Honda Fireblade SP group test

26 February 2014 by MCN

With a blueprinted engine and snazzy chassis parts, the new Honda Fireblade SP has a price tag to match its European rivals. But does it beat them at their own game? We find out on sunny Spanish roads...

Yamaha MT-09 Triple Cafe concept

26 February 2014 by Oberdan Bezzi

This is the fabulous Yamaha Cafe Racer concept based on the three-cylinder MT-09 engine.

Priority access to weekly MotoGP show

25 February 2014 by Steve Hunt

It’s been well publicised that the only place to watch MotoGP from within the UK is with BTSport for the 2014/2015 season. When it was officially announced late last year, the exclusive license deal...

Alternative air-cooled twins needed

25 February 2014 by MCN

MCN is on the hunt for owners of alternative air-cooled twins. Specifically we’re looking for current owners of: Harley-Davidson XR1200 Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog BMW R1200R We’ll be using the...

Mallory Park set to reopen with free gala event

25 February 2014 by Simon Patterson

Mallory Park is set to reopen this weekend with a gala event that is open, free of charge, to the public, as the Leicestershire track resurrects from its seeming demise only months ago. The track, now...

Laverda SF-3 Concept

25 February 2014 by Oberdan Bezzi

A joint venture between Triumph and Piaggio Group may bring back to life the legendary Laverda brand. The SF-3 with the three-cylinder engine 675 may be the first step.

New MCN February 26: Norton special

25 February 2014 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from February 26: Exclusive: New BMW S1000F Roadster planned World first test: New Honda Fireblade SP takes on Panigale S, RSV4...

Dark Hedges

23 February 2014 by Martin McCormick

Here’s a picture taken at the Dark Hedges near Armoy, Northern Ireland from a biker’s perspective.

A romantic break with MCN

21 February 2014 by Kev Quirk

This week the missus and I went away for a romantic spa break. However, the only thing that captivated me was my copy of MCN!

Yamaha MT-09 Worldcrosser concept

21 February 2014 by Oberdan Bezzi

This is the Worldcrosser concept of the future new Triple Tenere.

Lotus motorcycle officially revealed

20 February 2014 by Andy Downes

As exclusively revealed by MCN more than five weeks ago, Lotus has taken the covers off the new motorcycle it will produce as a road bike and go on sale within months. MCN got hold of leaked images...

Video: 125s to the Elephant Rally

20 February 2014 by MCN

The Elephant Rally is for nutters. Since its inception in 1956, thousands of riders across Europe have traversed snow, blizzards and temperatures as low as -16C to attend the annual event. So of...

Yamaha MT-09 Triple Tenere concept

19 February 2014 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my concept for a more powerful, lighter and much more off-road focused Tenere using the MT-09 engine.

New MCN February 19: Yamaha MT-07 first ride

18 February 2014 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from February 19: First test: We ride Yamaha’s £5000 MT-07 Free WSB season guide ahead of this weekend’s opener Elephant Rally...

Norton Superior proves superior

17 February 2014 by Ben Miller - Editor, Classic Bike Magazine

Shed-brewed big twin special wins Classic Bike of the Year crown Bill Higginson¹s special, a beautiful combination of 1000cc Matchless V-twin and rigid Norton frame, has scooped the biggest prize in...

The biggest MCN London Motorcycle Show to date!

17 February 2014 by MCN Staff

The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show drew to a close today, following a spectacular weekend of action that saw thousands of fans flock through the doors to witness the best show to date, even...

Tai Woffinden wins MCN Man of the Year

16 February 2014 by Simon Patterson

2013 Speedway GP champion Tai Woffinden has become the first ever speedway rider to win the prestigious MCN Man of the Year Award since its inception in 1958. Woffinden, who came back from two broken...

Travelling to the London Motorcycle Show today?

16 February 2014 by MCN

The weather is looking pretty good, so maybe riding in and using our FREE bike parking is a plan? If you are travelling to the show by car though, please approach the venue from the East. For the...

Only 24 hours left to get into the best of biking

15 February 2014 by MCN Staff

If you’ve not been able to get to the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show over the past two days then you’ve missed out on some incredible, biking action. In the Custom Zone, we’ve seen some...

Travelling to the London Motorcycle Show today?

15 February 2014 by Steve Hunt

Despite the winds and rain of last night, it’s actually pretty pleasant down here at London Dockland’s ExCeL today (Saturday 15th). For those planning on coming down today – and if you’re not, why...

McGuinness presents an exclusive TT lap run through tomorrow

14 February 2014 by Steve Hunt

With day one over at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show, there’s no time to relax as we prepare and get excited for the second installment of this weekend’s festivities. If Foggy Friday wasn’t...

LMS Day One: Foggy reunited with championship bikes, BTSport announcement,new Yamaha unvelied and more

14 February 2014 by Steve Hunt

It was Foggy Friday today at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show, and MCN caught up with the four time WSB champ just moments after being reunited with his four winning bikes, for the first...

Incredible festival of biking in London this weekend

13 February 2014 by Steve Hunt

Preparation for this year’s Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show is still going strong here at the ExCeL in London’s Docklands. We’ve had a sneaky walk around the show floor and bikes are being...

Fantasy League coming soon!

13 February 2014 by MCN

With only weeks to go before the first race of 2014, it’s flat out at MCN Towers to make sure that the Fantasy League is up and running soon! Despite rumours of it’s demise, we’ll be announcing the...

MCN helps the recovery process

13 February 2014 by Martin Stonehouse

My son Joe after he found diesel on a roundabout at 15mph.

London Motorcycle Show guide free to download!

12 February 2014 by MCN

With only two days until the Carole Nash MCN London Show kicks off, this week’s MCN has a brilliant 36-page pull-out guide with all the info you need for attending the show at London’s ExCel Centre,...