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Our top 5 biking hoodies

06 March 2017 by MCN News

Spring is very nearly upon us, but regardless, it’s still a bit chilly out there. Make sure you don’t get caught out with these top hoodies from the MCN merchandise shop. Wall of Death hoodie,...

Motorcyclist with 46 points caught at 110mph

06 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

A motorcyclist with a whopping 46 points on his licence has been caught travelling at 110mph on the A47 near Norwich. The rider was caught riding a modified Honda CBR600 with a pillion, and his 46...

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R lives up to the promise

06 March 2017 by Adam Child

KTM are claiming their new 1290 Super Adventure R is the most extreme adventure bike ever made – and after a full day’s riding in the blistering heat of Peru – I’m inclined to agree. But you don’t...

Indian let the Young Guns loose on their Scout

06 March 2017 by James Archibald

Young Guns Speed Shop get an Indian Scout to play with Indian have given the guys at the Young Guns Speed Shop in Switzerland free rein on one of their popular 1200cc Scout models. The pair are...

Ducati Riding Experiences expanded for 2017

06 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

The Ducati Riding Experience returns for 2017, with the inclusion of an all new course dedicated to safe road riding alongside the already established track and enduro courses. The new DRE Safety...

Join the party at the Festival of Motorcycling

06 March 2017 by MCN News

The Carole Nash MCN Festival of Motorcycling returns to the Peterborough Arena on Saturday-Sunday, May 13-14, bigger and better than ever. The 2017 event will have feature bikes, stacks of bargain kit...

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R incoming from Peru

04 March 2017 by Adam Child

MCN’s Senior Road Tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child has touched-down in Peru to ride KTM’s new 1290 Super Adventure R – that’s right we’ve sent the smallest guy in the office to ride the big R version. For...

Improve your riding: Swing in the rain

04 March 2017 by Adam Child

Riding well in the wet can improve your overall ability. The latest sports touring rubber offers incredible wet weather grip, but I often wonder whether it helps to be a bit obsessive about riding a...

Marquez on snow. Again.

03 March 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Marc Marquez breaks out the studded tyres again but this time on an X-ADV Having already thrashed the slopes on his MotoGP bike, Marc Marquez has once again taken to the white stuff, this time on an...

Shed-built: 'Early Hinckley Triples are bomb-proof'

03 March 2017 by MCN News

Will Hince, a surveyor from Portsmouth, first dabbled with customising when he bought an unfinished project because he couldn’t stretch to a classic Norton or a new Bonneville. He picked a Triumph...

Guide: Fun ways to clock #ride5000miles

02 March 2017 by MCN News

So you lot should already be in-the-know with MCN’s fabulous #ride5000miles campaign sponsored by Bennetts. For those who aren’t familiar, *coughs* shame on you *coughs*. We forgive you. Here is a...

Suzuki GSX250R price announced

02 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

The new Suzuki GSX250R, first unveiled at the Milan Show in 2016, will be available from £4299 when it reaches UK dealers in April. The new bike will also be available in a MotoGP replica colour...

Take the €10 challenge at the Irish Motorbike and Scooter Show

02 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

If you head down to the Carole Nash Irish Motorbike and Scooter Show this weekend at the RDS, Dublin, you could walk away with an extra €10 in your pocket. All you have to do is visit the Carole Nash...

First government-subsidised electric bike takes to the road

01 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

The first electric motorcycle to be bought with the new ‘plug-in’ subsidy has taken to the roads of the UK today. Fred Murphy, 48, a self-confessed petrolhead from Redhill in Surrey, has collected his...

Segoni G800 Oro debuts in the UK

01 March 2017 by MCN News

At Intermot in October last year historical manufacturer Segoni unveiled the G800 Oro, a Kawasaki Z800-powered bike with a 24 carat gold-plated steel frame, after a 40-year slumber. Now it’s been...

McGuinness, Corser, Hodgson and Walker Slide highlights

01 March 2017 by MCN News

Slide highlights Just in case you missed the carnage of the Slide event at the Carole Nash London Motorcycle show the other weekend, we thought we would put together a small clip featuring some of the...

Polaris to launch Indian electric motorcycle

01 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

Polaris Industries, the company behind Indian and the now defunct Victory, are planning to release an electric motorcycle under the Indian name within the next five years, a senior executive has...

Another reason bikes are best

01 March 2017 by James Archibald

No charge for bikes on new Mersey Gateway Bridge Motorcycles will be able to cross the new Mersey Gateway toll bridge, which will run between the towns of Runcorn and Widnes near Liverpool, for free...

Suzuki to sponsor 2017 Endurance Legends event

01 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

Suzuki GB will sponsor the 2017 Endurance Legends event at Donington Park, May 6-7, with the Japanese manufacturer planning a series of activities at the event alongside the support of Team Classic...

Bike thieves target Cornwall

01 March 2017 by MCN News

Police warn riders to be on their guard Motorcyclists in the South West have been urged to remain vigilant by Devon & Cornwall Police after a spate of bike thefts. The information come on the back of...

Indian Scout FTR750 available to purchase

01 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

The Indian Scout FTR750, the American firm’s factory-built flat track racing motorcycle, is now available for customers to buy for $50,000. Indian returned to flat track racing in 2016 with the...

Rough Crafts create easy to change kits for Yamaha XSR700

28 February 2017 by Liam Marsden

Taiwanese builder Winston Yeh of Rough Crafts has released two style kits for the Yamaha XSR700 as part of the firm’s Yard Built programme for 2017. Previous Yard Built bikes have been completely one...

Yamaha releases range of celebratory snowmobiles

28 February 2017 by MCN News

Yamaha are good at many things: saxophones, drum kits, pianos etc. but we mostly know them for their motorcycles and they’re good at making those too. It turns out they’re also dab hands at making...

How will you hit your MCN #ride5000miles target?

28 February 2017 by MCN News

How will you hit your MCN #ride5000miles target? For more check out our #ride5000miles page here. Looking for the perfect two-wheeled companion? Visit MCN Bikes For Sale website or use MCN’s Bikes...

In this week's issue: Yamaha MT-10 SP first ride

28 February 2017 by MCN News

In this week’s issue, we have the world first ride of the new Yamaha MT-10SP. We already love the standard MT-10, and the SP model promises to be even better. Our 24 page #Ride5000miles supplement...

Don’t be a mug

27 February 2017 by MCN News

We picked 5 of our favourite mugs available from the MCN merchandise shop. Let’s face it, other than riding our motorbikes there isn’t much else that tops a good brew. So why not treat yourself to a...

Ducati and California Superbike School team up for Ducati on Track

27 February 2017 by Liam Marsden

The California Superbike School have teamed up with Ducati UK to offer a new experience for those looking to experience track riding for the first time. Hosted at the Silverstone National circuit,...

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017: more power and more tech

24 February 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

The Suzuki GSX-S1000 has received a few changes for 2017 including more power and a slipper clutch With its powerful 1000cc motor, the GSX-S1000 has become a firm favourite in the super naked category...

Russian firm reveals hoverbike prototype

24 February 2017 by Ped Baker

If you’re bored of two wheels (and possibly bored of living) Russian firm Hoversurf have an ideal solution for you, the Scorpion-3 hoverbike. TOP STORIES Yamaha launch YBR125 replacement Honda...

First ride: KTM 1090 Adventure

24 February 2017 by Adam Child

The now deceased 1050 was KTM’s entry point for new riders into their Adventure range. The Austrian factory deliberately restricted its LC8 engine to 95bhp while the whole package was designed to be...

Shed Built: 1981 Kawasaki Z440

24 February 2017 by James Archibald

After a long period away from motorcycling, Gareth Duns wanted something to de-stress and distract him from the everyday routine so decided to build a bike. After a lengthy search for a suitable...

Don't fear the chills!

24 February 2017 by Adam Child

Finding grip It will take much longer for your tyres to come up to optimum operating temperature, so be cautious over the first few miles. Race or track day tyres simply won’t work in freezing...

Poll: So we’ve got £4000 to spend on a bike…

23 February 2017 by Ped Baker

A second hand bike will be part of the MCN long term test fleet this year and we’d like you to help us pick one out. We’ve looked at the most searched for models on Bikes for Sale in 2016 and...

Yamaha YS125 launched: YBR125 replacement

23 February 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

The YS125 has a new Euro 4 compliant engine plus a larger 14 litre fuel tank all for £2,799 The YBR125 has been a big sales success for Yamaha, shifting over 150,000 units during the last 10 years in...

Yamaha TMAX world launch incoming!

23 February 2017 by Michael Neeves

We’ll be riding Yamaha’s new £9399 TMax this weekend at its world launch in Cape Town. It’s the maxi-scooter’s first major overhaul since it was released in 2001 (and growing from 499cc to 530cc along...

Buying season hasn't quite begun, but we're Spring dreaming!

23 February 2017 by Neil Murray

I sold the Kawasaki KH100 at Kempton Park for £775, or £125 more than it cost me in late 2015. So I scratched the lingering two-stroke itch, had some fun, and made a nice little profit on it. If I’d...

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