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Honda tease next NC700

26 September 2012 by MCN

Honda has revealed this outline image of a new concept bike at a presentation in Tokyo which will be shown in full at next week’s Cologne bike show, and go on sale in early 2013. Honda boss Takanobu...

You ask/you answer: Should I take advanced training?

25 September 2012 by MCN

I passed Direct Access two years ago, and haven’t taken any further training since. People keep telling me that pre-test training only teaches you to pass the test, and that I should do ROSPA, IAM,...

Poll: Should every biker own a BMW R1200GS at some point?

25 September 2012 by MCN

It seems no matter where you go there’s always at least one BMW R1200GS. Should every biker own one at least once? pollcomment

Poll: Should you be able to ride whatever bike you want at 17?

25 September 2012 by MCN

Motorcycling licence laws are set to change yet again in January 2013 and motorcyclists starting at the age of 17 could potentially have to take three separate motorcycle tests before they’re allowed...

Poll: Is Honda's RC213V for the road a complete waste of effort?

25 September 2012 by MCN

Honda has officially announced it will be putting a road-going version of the RC213V into production for 2014 as it tries to give a massive boost of excitement to the Honda brand. But is there any...

New MCN September 26: Honda RCV for the road

25 September 2012 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN, out September 26, we reveal Honda’s official plans to make a road-going version of its 250bhp MotoGP missile. Honda boss Takanobu Ito claims development has already begun on the...

2013 Yamaha FJR1300 leaked

25 September 2012 by Andy Downes

Yamaha’s revised FJR1300 tourer was accidentally leaked for a brief period yesterday. The bike doesn’t show any major changes but it can be seen to have new side fairings, a slightly revised subframe...

Hein Gericke brand remains in the UK

24 September 2012 by MCN

The successful bid of the German Hein Gericke Group has seen the company come out of administration as of Saturday September 8, with a commitment to retaining 16 of the original UK stores in the...

Video: Icon take the Triumph Tiger 800 off-road

21 September 2012 by Guy Procter

Ever wondered how good a Triumph Tiger 800 really is off-road? Well, just… just… watch this. Undoubtedly the best advert Triumph’s ever had, and they didn’t even have to shoot it themselves. Sit back,...

The best of the Goodwood Revival

21 September 2012 by MCN

TT winner and TT Honda Legends world endurance rider Cameron Donald was brought up on classic racing in Australia. He adores the Goodwood Revival. “It’s so relaxed away from the pressure of the TT and...

2013 Ducati Multistrada first ride: "The suspension reacts instantly"

21 September 2012 by MCN

Ducati’s new 2013 Multistrada with its semi-active suspension, ‘Skyhook’, created in partnership with Sachs, is currently being tested by MCN senior road tester Adam Child on the North Western coast...

Honda will make RC213V for the road

21 September 2012 by Andy Downes

Honda has officially confirmed it will be putting a road-going version of the RC213V into production for 2014 as it tries to give a massive boost of excitement to the Honda brand. Honda boss Takanobu...

Petition demands power restrictions for new drivers

20 September 2012 by Steve Farrell

A petition is calling for power restrictions for new car drivers in line with those faced by motorcyclists. The petition, posted on a government website, says drivers should face similar measures in...

Honda’s 134mpg scooter

20 September 2012 by Steve Farrell

Honda’s latest 125 scooter will do a claimed 133.9mpg – around 50% more than the most fuel efficient petrol cars. The new SH125i has 16-inch wheels and space under the seat for a full-face helmet.

Hands-free phones ‘just as distracting’

20 September 2012 by Steve Farrell

Drivers making hands-free calls are just as distracted as those on handheld phones, a Which? study has shown. Meanwhile texting is far more distracting than making a call – and more so than drinking...

Destination dealer: Doble Motorcycles

20 September 2012 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION 2012 has been a big year for Honda and their leading UK dealer, Doble Motorcycles. The introduction of several key models such as the NC700 range and the new Crosstourer have...

Banned for 103mph wheelie past camera van

20 September 2012 by Steve Farrell

A motorcyclist was banned from the roads for 12 months for wheelying past a speed camera van at 103mph. Lukasz Wisniewski, 26, of Leeds, did the stunt on a Honda Fireblade on the A63 near Selby on...

2013 KTM 1190 Adventure – official pictures released

20 September 2012 by Phil West

Following yesterday’s leak of the first brochure shots of KTM’s eagerly awaited new 1190 Adventure, the Austrian factory has now decided to officially unveil the bike in advance of the forthcoming...

UK third world roads

20 September 2012 by Marmalade2

On Saturday August 11 I collected my new GSX-R750 and on the way home got a new rear tyre fitted. On August 14 I went to collect a seat pad from someone in Westbury and on my way back along the A36...

MCN Awards 2012

19 September 2012 by Richard Newland

The Imperial War Museum, Duxford, provided the stunning backdrop for last night’s 2012 MCN Awards, as dignitaries from the motorcycle industry joined senior MCN staff under the wings of Concorde in...

New KTM 1190 Adventure breaks cover

19 September 2012 by Phil West

This official brochure pic of KTM’s all-new 1190 Adventure has leaked out of the factory ahead of its scheduled unveiling at the Cologne Show on October 2. Apparently, KTM themselves mistakenly posted...

Bikes on TV: September 19-25

19 September 2012 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS. DRT – Discovery Real Time DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT – Motors TV CH4 – Channel...

Poll: Do you use your riding modes switch?

18 September 2012 by MCN

If your bike has riding modes (where a switch can change the power characteristics), we’d like to know if you still use them. Or did you try the modes out when you first got the bike, but then leave...

You ask/you answer: Should I force pillion to wear proper gear?

18 September 2012 by MCN

I recently passed my test and took a pillion for the first time last weekend. It went well, she liked it, but I was in a dilemma about her gear. She had ordinary jeans, a fashion leather jacket,...

Poll: Who do you want to cull?

18 September 2012 by MCN

Legislation has been agreed today that will lead to badgers being culled. Who should be next? pollcomment

Poll: Should every motorcyclist own a Ducati at some point?

18 September 2012

Next week’s MCN (out September 26) features the world first test of Ducati’s semi-active suspension Multistrada 1200. This wildly advanced motorcycle provoked an office discussion about Ducatis in...

2013 ‘Skyhook’ Ducati Multistradas unveiled

18 September 2012 by Phil West

Ducati’s updated 2013 Multistrada line-up has just broken cover – with the top-of-the-range models now featuring the firm’s innovative new semi-active suspension system, ‘Skyhook’, as predicted by MCN...

New MCN September 19: Rossi dedicates podium to Simoncelli

18 September 2012 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN, out September 19, we reveal the all-new Honda CBR500 and CB500. Honda hopes to attract new, young riders with the basic, parallel-twin machines. Also in this week’s issue we ride...

MCN in demand

15 September 2012 by robertswarbrick

Waiting to board the boat to Norway with my copy of MCN. It was the only copy on the ship and was in great demand!

New sporty 125 for £2399

14 September 2012 by MCN

Learners looking for sports bike styling on a budget can now get the 125RR from WK Bikes for £2399. Chinese-made it has adjustable shocks and USD forks with twin front discs. It’s available in red or...

Across Vietnam on a Motorbike

14 September 2012 by Ben Loombe-Temple

Like many people in the UK I’m a massive fan of Top Gear. One of my favourite episodes of the show has got to be the Vietnam special, where the three chaps all bought a motorbike in Saigon and rode...

Government boost for bike scheme

14 September 2012 by Steve Farrell

A scheme helping young people get to work or college by providing them with scooters has won a £50,000 government grant. The scheme subsidises hire of scooters to young people in rural areas where...

Husqvarna Strada and Terra on sale next month

14 September 2012 by Steve Farrell

Husqvarna’s latest road bike is due to arrive in UK dealers early in October. The supermoto-style TR650 Strada uses the single-cylinder engine from BMW’s G650GS but tuned for 57bhp, up from 47. It...

New Yamaha Race Blu paintjob

14 September 2012 by Andy Downes

This new Race Blu paintjob seen here on the Yamaha YZF-R1 is the highlight of a series of colour changes for many of the 2013 Yamahas with no mechanical changes at all. Race Blu, which comprises blue...

Destination dealer: Stratstone Harley-Davidson

14 September 2012 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Stratstone Harley-Davidson Stoke first opened its doors on 4 November 2011, marked by a glittering firework-fuelled celebration. The opening of the dealership in Stoke has...

New Kawasaki ZX-6R officially unveiled

13 September 2012 by Liam Marsden

As revealed by MCN last month, the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R will return to a displacement of 636cc, with strong low to mid range power for a more tractable engine. Kawasaki has officially unveiled the...