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Honda Motorcycles working with Swedish start-up on swappable battery program for EM1 e electric scooter
10 January 2025 by
Honda are looking into the viability of battery sharing on low-capacity electric motorcycles in Europe, with a one-year feasibility study in partnership with a Swedish start-up. The project will...
Unregistered 2005 Honda Fireblade still in its original shipping crate set for February MCN auction
10 January 2025 by
A new/old stock Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, still in its original transport crate from 2005, will be sold with Iconic Auctioneers at the upcoming Devitt MCN London Motorcycle Show in February. The...
Government refuse to look into potential safety benefits of default bus lane access for bikers
09 January 2025 by
After previously rejecting calls to allow motorcyclists into bus lanes by default, the Government will not pursue research to determine whether the idea could hold potential safety...
Sub-£9k adventurers | Morbidelli introduce V-twin duo to lure buyers away from established players
09 January 2025 by
Born again Italian marque Morbidelli are stepping into one of motorcycling’s most fiercely contested segments, bringing to market a pair of big-bore adventure bikes. Related: Morbidelli C1002V...
Tera for all terrains | Bimota's top shelf tourer gains a hint of high-speed off-road prowess
08 January 2025 by
Bimota have given their Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX powered Tera a tickle for the new year, adorning the supercharged sports tourer with aerodynamic winglets and high-speed knobbly tyres. Related: Best...
Aprilia return to the desert with extended rally team in search of repeat Africa Eco Race success
07 January 2025 by
Aprilia have once again returned to the Africa Eco Race with a tricked-up version of their Tuareg 660. Related: Aprilia return to Eco Race as part of plans to up their involvement in desert...
CEO of Zero Motorcycles discusses bold new plans to introduce six sub-£10K models in two years
06 January 2025 by
CEO of Zero Motorcycles, Sam Paschel has spoken exclusively to MCN about the Californian electric bike firm’s ambitious new plans to bring six more bikes to market in the next two years, all priced...
Ducati spokesperson confirms no expansion plans for single-cylinder Hypermotard 698 Mono family
04 January 2025 by
Ducati stole the show in late 2023 when they launched their new 659cc Superquadro Mono engine – the highest revving and most powerful road-going single-cylinder ever produced, kicking out a claimed...
Honda CT125 Hunter Cub competition aims to raise £30,000 to get paralysed rider back on a bike
03 January 2025 by
Motorcycle adventure expert and tour guide, Nathan Millward is aiming to raise £30,000 for a paralysed rider by giving people the chance to win a number of Honda CT125 Hunter Cubs. With entrants...
Lincs Blood Bikes boost distance covered in 2024 by 30% racking up a life-saving 180,000 miles
02 January 2025 by
Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service (LEBBS) have covered over 180,000 miles throughout 2024, delivering life-saving medication and transporting biological samples to support the NHS – that’s...
Staffs Police deploy drones and off-road officers to apprehend offenders and recover stolen bikes
02 January 2025 by
Specially trained Staffordshire Police officers riding off-road motorcycles were deployed as part of a successful operation in Stoke-on-Trent tackling bike theft. Related: Nowhere to hide for...
Ducs at Donington | Exclusive Ducati only track day dates announced for the year ahead
07 February 2024 by
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...