january

Ducs at Donington | Exclusive Ducati only track day dates announced for the year ahead

07 February 2024 by Nye Davis

Ducati are back at Donington Park with two exclusive motorcycle trackdays announced for the 2024. Offered alongside the brand’s European DRE dates, the events are scheduled for April 30 and September...

48 states in 48 days | Brit adventurer completes mammoth mileage ride across the US

01 February 2024 by Nye Davis

Former Londoner, Rachel Leply has completed the incredible feat of riding through all 48 contiguous states of the US in just 48 days. The journey saw the adventurer meet incredible characters...

Istanbul bound | Cannonball Bike Run celebrates twentieth birthday with biggest challenge yet

01 February 2024 by Nye Davis

The world-famous Cannonball Bike Run enters its twentieth anniversary this year and to celebrate, sets out on its most ambitious challenge yet; an eight-day, 3,300km ride through Europe to...

Adventure in the Algarve | KTM heads to the Portuguese coast for its seventh annual off-road rally

31 January 2024 by Nye Davis

KTM’s European Adventure Rally is gearing up for its seventh incarnation, this time giving adventure bike enthusiasts a chance to head for Europe’s southwest coast. Taking place between 7-10...

Yamaha R9 incoming | Top racing boss suggests new three-cylinder sportsbike could arrive for 2025

31 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Fresh hopes for a new three-cylinder Yamaha R9 sportsbike have been ignited within the World Supersport paddock, following claims that the Japanese brand will be switching from the four-cylinder R6 to...

42 vehicles seized as Northumbria cops clamp down on anti-social riders on illegal bikes

29 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Northumbria Police have come down hard on nuisance riders, announcing that they’ve now seized 42 vehicles in South Tyneside and Sunderland, with a further 26 individuals reported for offences. The...

Back to school with Taylor Mackenzie - Former BSB star set to head BMW Motorrad Academy

29 January 2024 by Nye Davis

Riders looking to up their trackday game can now call upon the services of former British Superstock 1000 champion, Taylor Mackenzie, who was recently announced as the Chief Instructor for the 2024...

Suzuki Live revs up for 2024 at Cadwell Park with track action, demo bikes, classics and more

29 January 2024 by Nye Davis

Cadwell Park is set to host Suzuki Live again as the event returns to the Lincolnshire venue with an action-packed programme planned for the weekend of June 22 and 23. Fans of the brand are...

Laguna Seca raceway under fire as California coalition seeks to shutdown world famous circuit

29 January 2024 by Nye Davis

One of the world’s most famous and celebrated racetracks, Laguna Seca, has found itself victim of a recent lawsuit. If successful, the ‘suit filed in December by a group calling themselves the...

MCN investigation | Car headlights getting brighter and LED upgrades are technically illegal

26 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Nearly 90% of MCN readers believe headlights are getting too bright, with complaints of night time dazzling now also being discussed by major motoring organisations and government departments. In...

Cruise brothers! Harley-Davidson launch updated Street Glide and Road Glide tourers for 2024

24 January 2024 by Nye Davis

Harley-Davidson are expanding their lineup for 2024 with the introduction of two new ‘bagger’ models – the Street Glide and Road Glide – with both arriving in dealers this month. At the heart of...

Harley-Davidson launch new line of special edition CVO models for 2024

24 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Harley-Davidson have added two new top-spec specials to their 2024 line-up, announcing a £23,495 CVO Pan America adventure bike, alongside a £38,995 CVO Road Glide ST bagger cruiser. Standing for...

Exclusive interview | MCN chats with the designer behind the bikes in Netflix film The Kitchen

24 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Royal Enfield have bagged a starring role in new Netflix film The Kitchen, directed by Black Panther and Get Out star Daniel Kaluuya alongside Kibwe Tavares. Read sister title Empire’s review of The...

MotoGP runner-up Jorge Martin is Guest of Honour at February’s Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show!

24 January 2024 by MCN

Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show MotoGP fan favourite and 2023 World Championship contender Jorge Martin will storm the Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show on Friday, 16th February, as the show’s Guest of Honour, giving...

Come and work for MCN | Turn your passion for motorbikes into a career you'll love!

23 January 2024 by Gareth Evans

UPDATE: Applications for these roles are now closed. Ever fancied working for MCN and turning your love of motorbikes into a career? Well now is your opportunity because we’re hiring! We’ve got...

Bosch bring scaled-back versions of lean-sensitive electronics to smaller and cheaper bikes

23 January 2024 by Phil West

We’ve become used to sophisticated electronic safety aids, with lean-sensitive cornering ABS, traction control, and even radar-guided cruise control now becoming part of everyday biking lingo. But...

Stark’s surging production | Electric bike builder ramps up production to meet rising demand

22 January 2024 by Nye Davis

Barcelona based electric motocross manufacturer Stark Future have announced a dramatic scaling up in production. CEO and founder Anton Wass reported a large increase in the number of units...

Centennial celebrations | BMW achieve highest ever sales figures on 100 year anniversary

22 January 2024 by Nye Davis

BMW Motorrad helped celebrate their 100-year anniversary by achieving record sales across 2023. The Bavarian manufacturer delivered 209,257 motorcycles and scooters to customers globally last year,...

Meet the duo helping to support our BSB superstars through their charity efforts

22 January 2024 by Nye Davis

Die-hard British Superbike (BSB) fan Shane Farrow and his pal Stephen Thomas have set up a fund to assist young racers hit by financial difficulty. “We aim to help a lot of the younger...

Hybrid future | Getting under the skin of Kawasaki’s pioneering new hybrid powertrain

22 January 2024 by Ben Purvis

Hybrids may have become commonplace in cars over the last 25 years, but the difficulties of incorporating the idea into motorcycles mean Kawasaki’s achievement in creating the world’s first ‘strong...

Naked aggression | Krämer launch Hooligan racer based on top-spec GP2-890R

19 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

German race bike firm, Krämer Motorcycles have launched a limited-run Hooligan naked bike based on their flagship £28,600 GP2-890R. Powered by KTM’s 889cc parallel twin engine from the 890 Duke R...

Bike thief brothers spared jail following 'incredibly dangerous' police pursuit

17 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Two brothers, who attempted to evade Nottinghamshire Police on a pair of stolen motorcycles by riding into oncoming traffic, have been handed suspended prison sentences in court. Related: Get...

Guy Martin's latest tumble | TT star crashes out of Mablethorpe beach race

17 January 2024 by Nye Davis

Lincs truck fitter, road racing legend, and enigmatic TV personality Guy Martin, recently added to his list of dramatic list of spills, confirming in a statement that he crashed out whilst taking part...

Keeping our furry friends safe | Britain's rural road signs refreshed to protect wildlife

17 January 2024 by Nye Davis

In a bid to reduce road traffic collisions and better protect Britain’s wildlife population, the Department for Transport (DfT) have announced plans to refresh the small animal warning...

Husqvarna update 401 and 125 Vitpilen and Svartpilen singles range for 2024

16 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Husqvarna Motorcycles have kicked off their 2024 campaign with a radical redesign of their small capacity Svartpilen and Vitpilen range, marking the biggest change to the single-cylinder line-up since...

Bike sales figures take a plunge - MCIA reveals figures dip against previous year

16 January 2024 by Phil West

New bike sales in 2023 concluded with a slight decline on 2022 figures, according to new data released by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA). But despite the downturn, bosses say there are...

Radar revolution | Verge give you eyes in the back of your head with new tech

16 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

One of the fastest-growing trends in premium motorcycle design is radar technology, with Ducati, BMW, Yamaha, KTM, and now Finnish firm Verge installing dedicated systems to improve rider...

Keeping up with the Foggies - New docu-series dives into life of superbike star

15 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Four-time WSBK champion and ‘King of the Jungle’ Carl Fogarty is to star in a new docu-series called ‘Bike Club’. The 13-parter, featuring bite-sized episodes lasting 10-15 minutes, will stream on new...

Crackdown - South Yorks Police get tough on anti-social riders with 5k hours of patrols

12 January 2024 by Phil West

Police in South Yorkshire have been ramping-up high visibility patrols, including their off-road bike team, to tackle anti-social behaviour. Since July 2023, the force say more than 5000 hours of...

Hero's welcome - Indian motorcycle manufacturer sets sights on European market

12 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Indian low-capacity motorcycle specialists, Hero MotoCorp, have confirmed an expansion into Europe for 2024 alongside well-established MotoGB as their distribution partners. “We’ve got the...

Japanese classics auctioned - Two rare predecessors of Suzuki and Kawasaki up for sale

11 January 2024 by Phil West

Two rare predecessors of the first production Suzuki and Kawasaki motorcycles are among the stars of a classic motorcycle auction in April. Related: Rare Brit sidecars in upcoming auction A...

Cornwall cameras vandalised: Police make two arrests after speed cameras cut down

11 January 2024 by Phil West

What’s being described as ‘mindless vandalism’ to two speed cameras has prompted Cornwall council and police to issue a joint statement. Officers were called at 3.10am on Wednesday January 3 to a...

Big Chilly Willy: Over 800 bikers turn up for air ambulance ride out

11 January 2024 by Phil West

Over 800 bikers braved the January cold to take part in a charity ride out to raise thousands for the local air ambulance charity. The tenth annual Chilly Willy took place on Sunday, 7 January and...

Trick Tuaregs tackle the desert - Aprilia set sights on rally success at Africa Eco Race

11 January 2024 by Phil West

Following their increasing success in MotoGP, Aprilia have stepped up their involvement in desert rallies with this – the latest factory racing version of their parallel twin Tuareg 660 adventure...

Triumph Motorcycles awarded prestigious Torrens Trophy for Moto2 engine partnership

10 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph Motorcycles have been awarded the prestigious Torrens Trophy for 2023, receiving the accolade for their supply of three-cylinder engines to the Moto2 world championship. Now entering their...

Popular Lincs riding road grapples with speed camera scurge: Wilingham Woods riders respond

10 January 2024 by Phil West

A Lincolnshire road leading to popular biker meeting spot Willingham Woods has been hit with the installation of fixed average speed cameras and a limit reduction from 60mph to 50mph, with some saying...