May

Annual Bike Shed London Show brings 16,000 custom bike fans into the capital

31 May 2024 by Nye Davis

The London Bike Shed Moto Show attracted thousands of custom and classic fans to the nation’s capital late last month, with 16,000 attendees visiting the Tobacco Dock venue between May...

Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry company promise more space and luxury for TT goers with new Manxman boat

31 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company put a new ferry into service ahead of this year’s TT races, promising more room, better food, and more. The ‘Manxman’ is the biggest vessel ever used by Steam...

Via Moto quits Sheffield | Main dealer driven out of Steel City over Clean Air Zone concerns

31 May 2024 by Nye Davis

Motorcycle dealership Via Moto has announced it will be moving its business premises from the city centre, marking the second major motorcycle retailer after SMC to leave Sheffield this...

Celebrate Father's Day with MCN

31 May 2024 by MCN

This Father’s Day, give Dad the gift of adventure with MCN. For just £19.99, treat him (or yourself) to 12 exciting issues packed with the latest news, bike reviews, and sports analysis to enjoy every...

Over 100 motorcycles available to test ride at Adventure Bike Rider Festival 2024

31 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Organisers of the annual Adventure Bike Rider Festival have confirmed that over 100 different motorcycle models will be available to test ride at this year’s event. Returning to the grounds of...

Rutter family honoured at 2024 Isle of Man TT with new corner name and parade lap

31 May 2024 by Nye Davis

The life and racing accomplishments of the Rutter family will be celebrated at this year’s Isle of Man TT races, with a parade lap and the renaming of a corner. This year marks 30 years since the...

Buell announce planned European expansion backed by US small business grant

30 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Buell Motorcycles, famed for their heritage of rumbling V-twin muscle bikes, have announced they are planning to come back to Europe in the near future. The Michigan firm’s current range includes...

Chris Dabbs 1963-2024 | A tribute to legendary former MCN staffer

28 May 2024 by Stuart Barker

Chris Dabbs was one of the best known and most respected motorcycle journalists in the industry, having worked at MCN for almost 37 years. But it was his lion-hearted spirit and absolute refusal to...

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride raises millions as 111,000 riders turn out in style

28 May 2024 by Nye Davis

Thousands of riders around the world donned their finest threads to take part in this year’s annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), raising more than £5.5 million for men’s mental health and...

Dorset Police seeking assistance after 10 bikes stolen from Rotate Motorcycles dealership

24 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Rotate Motorcycles in Bournemouth are appealing to the public for information after their used bike showroom was targeted by thieves, who stole ten bikes under the cover of darkness including a number...

Norton launch custom colour program with unique White Charger rotary tribute

24 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Norton Motorcycles have launched a new ‘One of One’ custom colour program with a unique V4 SV superbike, inspired by the ‘White Charger’ RCW588 rotary ridden to victory in the 1992 Senior TT race on...

New Voge DS900X wants its share of adventure, with the BMW F900 engine and an array of off-road kit

22 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Voge Motorcycles are hoping to muscle into the crowded mid-size adventure segment with their new 900 DSX twin – and its sub-£9000 price tag is bound to get it noticed. The 895cc parallel twin motor...

Suzuki Live will celebrate 25 years of the Hayabusa and SV650 at Cadwell Park

22 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Suzuki UK will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of both the dependable SV650 twin and ballistic Hayabusa hyperbike at Cadwell Park this coming June. The special occasion will be marked during...

Had a bike nicked? Merseyside Police seek rightful owners of stolen off-roaders

22 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Police are seeking the owners of several off-road motorcycles and a quadbike, after they were seized by officers during a recent operation in Merseyside. The force recovered the stolen machines...

BSB with a view as Cadwell Park opens new hospitality centre

22 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Lincolnshire race circuit Cadwell Park have opened a new hospitality centre, aiming to give customers a more luxurious spectating experience at the top of the iconic Mountain section. Based within...

What is a mousse and are they legal? | MCN explains the ins and outs of this off-road puncture proof system

17 May 2024 by Nye Davis

Off road racers – include Dakar heroes are well known for using puncture-proof mousses in their tyres, but they’re now becoming more and more popular with everyday off-road enthusiasts. Since their...

‘I thought it was a wind-up!’ | MCN Compare competition winner bags brand new Suzuki GSX-8S

16 May 2024 by Nye Davis

One lucky MCN reader has managed to bag himself a brand-new Suzuki GSX-8S – completely free of charge, all by simply carrying out an insurance quote with MCN Compare. Related: New rider wins...

Motorcycle industry boss responds to reports of 2040 petrol motorcycle ban

16 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has confirmed that we could see a fresh announcement on the phase out of petrol bikes ahead of the UK Parliament summer recess in July, however...

Ultra rare Hondas for sale in Surrey based dealership including legendary NR750 - one of only ever 20 made

16 May 2024 by Nye Davis

A pair of ultra-rare nineties Honda motorcycles, including an oval-piston NR750 have come up for grabs at Surrey based dealership Farnham Honda. The dealership is offering what is described as an...

Skills school: Eyes on the prize

16 May 2024 by MCN

PART THREE: USING YOUR VISION The way you use your vision defines every decision you make on road, off-road and on track. So use it effectively… WITH DAVE HEWSON CHIEF TRACK COACH Dave’s done...

Ducati launch limited edition Van Orton bodywork for retro Scrambler Icon

16 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati have announced a special edition body kit for their £9995 Scrambler Icon retro naked, which will be limited to just 50 units worldwide. Available through dealers as a €690 plus VAT (£592)...

Lincs Road Safety Partnership confirm speed cameras along popular biking road never switched on

15 May 2024 by Nye Davis

The Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership have confirmed to MCN that speed cameras erected nearby to popular biker haunt, Willingham Woods have not been in operation since their installation last...

New rider bags dream Kawasaki ZX-4RR in Motorcycle Live show competition

15 May 2024 by Nye Davis

Winning your dream motorcycle is about as good as it gets and that’s exactly what has just happened to Rachel McFarlane, who recently received her very own Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR – for free! Rachel,...

Experienced MotoGP photographer aiming to boost diversity in motorsport media

13 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A MotoGP photographer, with over 20 years in the profession, is hoping to bring more people from underrepresented and underprivileged backgrounds into motorsport media. Graham Holt, 64, from...

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride set to have best year yet as thousands prepare to don their dapper gear this May

13 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) is set to take place in over 950 cities in more than 100 countries this coming weekend, with upwards of 70,000 motorcyclists already signed up to take...

Lincoln's annual International Bomber Command ride out to honour Great Escape

13 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The 2024 charity InSpire Ride to Lincoln’s International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) will take place this coming Sunday, May 19 2024 and will mark 80 years of the Great Escape. Between 300 and 400...

Supersport-focused Brembo Hypure calipers set to hit the market later this year

13 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Power, the saying goes, is nothing without control. And that’s why the ability to scrub off speed is as important as having the shove to generate it in the first place. In other words, brakes are...

Aprilia announce exclusive track event with MotoGP racing royalty at Misano

10 May 2024 by Nye Davis

The Aprilia Pro Experience is back this Sunday, June 9, offering just 20 participants the exclusive opportunity to get on track aboard the brand’s RSV4 Factory superbike with instruction offered by...

Biking quartet raise over £40,000 for charity with Triumph backed tour

10 May 2024 by Nye Davis

Four air traffic controllers have completed a 3000-mile trip from Aberdeen to Gibraltar raising thousands for two charities along the way on ride they have dubbed The Big Tour, 24 in...

Malle London partner with MCN to offer readers free tickets to this year's Malle Mile Beach Race

10 May 2024 by Nye Davis

Fancy some free entertainment this May? Malle London have teamed up with MCN to offer readers the chance to grab a free ticket to the Malle Mile Beach Race in Margate. The event, which will be held...

Boutique French manufacturer DAB hit the market with 35 bhp learner legal electric supermoto

10 May 2024 by Nye Davis

French boutique electric manufacturer DAB Motors have unveiled their inaugural production machine, the cleanly named and learner legal 1α. Related: How to pass your CBT Priced at hefty...

Luxury legends Ducati and Porsche team up for exclusive event showcasing the best of each brand

10 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Luxury two- and four-wheeled brands Ducati and Porsche are teaming up for a special two-day event, giving fans of the brands a chance to sample the latest new metal on a specialist closed...

Next year could see a ZX-10RR powered Bimota superbike as the company make their way into WSB

09 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

An all new Kawasaki ZX-10RR-powered Bimota sportsbike could well be heading to the roads for 2025, following the shock announcement that the boutique Rimini brand will be partnering with the Japanese...

Man bounces back from life altering crash to complete 1000 mile bike trip around Ireland - One handed!

09 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Proof that you can’t keep a good man down… 33-year-old Joseph Parry from the Forest of Dean has got back on a bike and completed a 1000-mile tour of Ireland, despite a horror crash that left him...

Skills school: Steering the right course

09 May 2024 by MCN

PART TWO: PRECISION STEERING If you want to experience the joy of cornering, then knowing how to steer is critical. Sounds crazy – but are you doing it right? WITH DAVE HEWSON CHIEF TRACK...

Annual Bike Shed Moto Show celebrating custom culture returns to the capital this May

07 May 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The 2024 Bike Shed Moto Show will roll into London’s Tobacco Dock from May 24-26, promising the latest in custom and bespoke motorcycles, expert talks, top food and drink, plus much more. Now in...