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Honda CG125 riding duo from the UK reach South Africa on round the world tour

05 July 2024 by Nye Davis

A daring pair of motorcycle travellers have completed the first significant leg of their planned round the world trip, riding two Honda CG125s from the UK to South Africa via Africa’s west...

Glorious Goodwood | MotoGP legends set for iconic Festival of Speed hill climb next weekend

04 July 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The initial motorcycling line-up has been announced for the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with a star studded roster of racing legends taking to the 1.16-mile hill climb course in celebration of 75...

Moto Morini confirm UK pricing and 2024 arrival dates for new Calibro cruiser twin range

04 July 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Moto Morini have confirmed their full Calibro cruiser line-up and UK pricing ahead of their arrival this summer, having initially launched the bike back in October 2023. The low slung machine will...

Summer loving with MCN

03 July 2024 by MCN

Be inspired by your favourite newspaper and enjoy your first 6 issues for just £5. Make the most of our limited-time summer offer now and never miss out on an issue of MCN! Gear up and go with our...

Chinese brand Kove Moto take aim at Yamaha’s Ténéré 700 with cheaper new 800X Pro

02 July 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Rapidly expanding Chinese brand Kove Moto have established a new UK arm of their business, with plans to distribute a range of adventure, sports, and off-road offerings at affordable prices. The...

GlobeBusters returns with Trans American adventure

01 August 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Epic motorcycle adventure tour company, GlobeBusters are getting back into the swing of things after years of Covid difficulty, with a sell-out 22,000-mile adventure from Alaska to...

Surron announce Devon based experience days

31 July 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Electric motorcycle maker Surron have partnered with Wheeldon Farm Off Road Centre, in Devon, to introduce the new Surron Experience Days that will take place throughout the year. The experience...

Dorset's DocBike Run now open for registrations

31 July 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Dorset’s DocBike run, which raises money for the injury prevention charity that places a trauma doctors and critical care paramedics on two wheels, is now accepting registrations for their annual...

The Heritage Sprint returns bigger than ever

27 July 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

The Heritage Sprint at Betteshanger Park in East Kent returns next month with almost double the number of racers competing in the classic bike sprints and more exhibition motorcycles than last...

The 400hp supercharged Triumph Speed Triple 1200RR wows at Goodwood

27 July 2023 by Dan Sutherland

A stretched-out, supercharged Triumph Speed Triple 1200RR drift bike captivated crowds at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed – boasting 400bhp, adaptive aerodynamics, and even artificial...

MCE placed into administration

27 July 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

MCE Insurance have been placed into administration by directors due to the company’s financial position, but existing customer’s policies will remain in place. Related: Find cheap bike insurance...

‘Tests need to change – now!’: Government under pressure to deliver motorbike training reforms agreed SIX years ago

25 July 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Key changes to streamline motorbike tests and licence laws that were agreed by the Government a full six years ago must be implemented without further delay, major players in the British industry are...

Ducati sales rise again: Firm bucks the market trend to grow in first half of 2023

24 July 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Ducati have announced sales are up 5% for the first six months of 2023 compared with last year – with the Italian brand delivering 34,976 bikes. Last year, the firm enjoyed its best year ever,...

Post-war Harley-Davidson WLC to be auctioned for charity

21 July 2023 by Dan Sutherland

A 1949 Harley-Davidson WLC will go under the hammer with no reserve at the Silverstone Auctions Shuttleworth Sale on 30 July to raise much needed money for a cancer charity. The 750cc air-cooled,...

Introducing Engineered by Zicam

21 July 2023 by MCN

Advertorial West Midlands-based security experts Zicam Industries Group Ltd have been designing and engineering high-tech security products to keep vehicles safe and secure for over 25 years, but a recent...

Get out and do stuff: Adventure grant set up in memory of popular two-wheeled explorer

21 July 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Organisers of the upcoming Armchair Adventure Festival have set up a grant in memory of long-time supporter David Martin, helping riders who want to pursue an adventure outside of their comfort zone,...

Rocket Ron Haslam awarded Honorary Degree

19 July 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Former Grand Prix star Ron Haslam has received an honorary degree from the University of Derby in recognition of his racing career, as well as the thousands he has helped with on-track...

Milwaukee rocks for Harley-Davidson homecoming

18 July 2023 by Richard Newland

Harley-Davidson’s hometown of Milwaukee was cloaked beneath a relentless tide of bikes, people, noise and action over the weekend to mark the firm’s 120th Homecoming. In the city that’s globally...

Punching above its weight: Prototype ride reveals Triumph’s Speed 400 is a little bike with big potential

14 July 2023 by Emma Franklin

MCN was the first UK publication to experience Triumph’s all-new 2024 Speed 400 retro motorcycle after we got the chance to ride a pre-production version around the Cotswolds. We’ve ridden the...

Honda Racing hosts special handover event for 100th TT start McGuinness Fireblade

13 July 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Customers who purchased one of the 30 John McGuinness 100th TT Start Replica Fireblades late last year have been treated to a special handover day at the Honda Racing headquarters in...

Harley-Davidson CEO discusses the complexities of switching to electric

12 July 2023 by Saffron Wilson

Harley-Davidson boss Jochen Zeitz says the firm aren’t ruling anything out as the motorcycle industry moves towards more sustainable practices to tackle climate change. Speaking at an exclusive Q&A...

'It’s got to be done': Millyard and Cole set sights on 200mph pillion record after previous run recognised by Guinness

12 July 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Stars of ITV’s The Motorbike Show Allen Millyard and Henry Cole are celebrating following their recent two-up top speed success being officially recognised by Guinness as a new world record. The...

Charity run for former MCN editor

11 July 2023 by Dan Sutherland

A close family friend of former MCN Editor Bob Berry, who died from throat cancer on April 13 aged 73, is gearing up to run a half marathon in his name, to raise money for charity. Andy Godfrey,...

High Court ULEZ challenge fails

11 July 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

The High Court challenge to prevent London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ (Ultra Low Emissions Zone) extension has failed. The legal challenge to the extension, due to be implemented at the end of August,...

The jewel in the crown: Radical BMW R18 custom unveiled in Berlin

10 July 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

In the hundred years that BMW has been producing motorcycles, nothing has yet been made that comes close to replicating the latest creation from custom builder Dirk Oehlerking – the BMW R18 The...

Scottish Ducati Week promises celebs, test rides, and plenty of track time

10 July 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The second ever Scottish Ducati Week will kick off on Friday 14 July 2023 – promising demo rides of the latest models, track sessions at Knockhill, and plenty of famous faces. “Ducati UK is...

Triumph and Bajaj Auto combine to bring Triumph to the masses

07 July 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph bosses have hinted at more small capacity models to come following the launch of their A2-friendly Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X – produced in collaboration with Indian manufacturing giants,...

Yamaha head to Mugello to celebrate 25 years of the R1 superbike

06 July 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha are marking 25 years of the iconic R1 superbike in 2023 with a weekend of high-octane action at Mugello Circuit in Italy. Taking place on July 21-22 at the Tuscany venue, the celebrations...

Living his dream at DK Motorcycles

06 July 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

A motorcycle enthusiast with a learning disability has secured his dream job, working voluntarily for DK Motorcycles in Newcastle Under-Lyme, Staffordshire after help from his supported living...

Overland Event chooses Air Ambulance as 2023 charity

06 July 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

This year’s Overland Event at Hill End activity centre near Oxford is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for Air Ambulances UK, having raised more than £3000 for African motorcycle charity Pikilily...

Harley-Davidson's showstopper: European 120th party brings Budapest to a standstill

05 July 2023 by Saffron Wilson

The European celebration of Harley-Davidson took place in the centre of Budapest last month (June 22-25) and attracted over 100,000 people from more than 50 countries to mark the American cruiser...

The French Connection: e-bike maker DAB join forces with Peugeot

03 July 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

French motorcycle manufacturers DAB Motors and Peugeot Motocycles have announced a partnership that will bring together their respective companies’ industry knowledge to target the electric motorcycle...

Tokyo Connection: Indian Motorcycle custom is now on display

03 July 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

A custom Indian Motorcycle unveiled at the Bike Shed Show in May will be on display for the rest of the month at Indian Motorcycle London in Kensington. The Indian FTR, ‘Tokyo Connection’ is the...

Full steam ahead: Speed freak grandfather breaks speed record on powered by superheated water

03 July 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

A Yorkshire grandfather has smashed the world land speed record for a steam powered motorcycle, using a bike he built in his shed. Graham Sykes, 60, has nine grandchildren and accomplished the feat...