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Kawasaki Ninja 650: 'More effective and appealing'

30 January 2017 by Phil West

MCN is currently in Spain riding the new 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 which replaces the firm’s popular ER-6f and is the new faired brother to the 2017 Z650 MCN tested in December. TOP STORIES Video:...

How to plan your riding year #ride5000miles

29 January 2017 by MCN News

Fun things first: what are you looking for in the ride you’re planning? Sweet B roads blast or a long distance touring trip? Is there a route or biking mecca you’d like to visit maybe on the way?...

20 questions with Jurgen van den Goorbergh

29 January 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

‘100mph through a dust cloud for three seconds. That’s scary’ 47-year-old Dutchman Jurgen van den Goorbergh used to race Rossi and now rides in the toughest race of all… Q1. What are you riding? At...

Riding clinic: Try a new discipline and transform your riding

29 January 2017 by Rupert Paul

How a day working on a new discipline can transform your riding skills You never stop learning, so the saying goes. But surely if you’ve been riding a few years, your richest learning experiences are...

Travel light but prepared #ride5000miles

28 January 2017 by MCN News

Expert tips on making sure you’re only packing essentials (kitchen sink not required). Don’t get deflated Punctures can be time consuming, costly and spirit-sapping. For tubeless tyres pack a repair...

This week in news...

28 January 2017 by MCN News

What every Saturday needs: This week in motorcycle news looked a bit like this… A bit of Brough TE Lawrence was a big fan of the ‘Rolls Royce of Motorcycles’ which is why an original Brough Superior...

Shed-built: 1983 Honda VT500

27 January 2017 by MCN News

Sam Wood 1983 Honda VT500 Starting life as a humble 1983 Honda VT500 and bought for just £300, this bike has been transformed into a cool, contemporary cafe racer. Father and son Paul and Sam Wood,...

Gallery: New BMW R1200GS 'Exclusive' and 'Rallye' ridden

27 January 2017 by MCN News

Still out in sunny Spain, while we freeze in minus-degrees, is MCN’s Adam Child spending time BMW’s R1200GS ‘Exclusive’ and ‘Rallye’. Here’s what our Senior Road Tester said pre-launch. And until his...

EBR Motorcycles is finished… again!

27 January 2017 by James Archibald

EBR Motorcycles confirms ‘wind down’ It’s beginning to become a regular occurrence, but EBR Motorcycles looks to be finished, again. A statement released by EBR – the firm that rose out of the ashes...

Ducati unveil two showstoppers at the Verona Bike Expo

27 January 2017 by James Archibald

Hot Scramblers at Italian show Ducati unveiled two new Scrambler specials at last week’s Motor Bike Expo in Verona. The bikes, named the Scrambler R/T and Essenza, proved a massive hit with the latter...

Brit becomes youngest person to circumnavigate the world by motorcycle

27 January 2017 by Liam Marsden

A British motorcyclist has become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe by motorcycle solo and unsupported after he returned home just before his 24th birthday. Kane Avellano, from South...

Thieves steal disabled rider's bike

26 January 2017 by Liam Marsden

Thieves in Hull have stolen a motorcycle specially-adapted for the owner, who lost his right arm in a motorcycle crash fifteen years ago. Dave Parker, 53 was out walking his dog between 3-4pm on...

Fancy a V8 drag racing bike?

26 January 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Bonhams are auctioning off ‘the fastest bike in the world’ in Las Vegas The Bonhams Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction is rapidly approaching and we’ve covered a few other bikes up for sale before – Ewan...

Successful surgery for GB Olympic sprinter after motorcycle accident

26 January 2017 by James Archibald

James Ellington has had surgery after accident Sprinter James Ellington has had surgery after breaking his leg in two places along with his pelvis and also suffering a facial fracture following a...

The trip of a lifetime at 10 years old

26 January 2017 by James Archibald

Brothers rode across the States aged 14 and 10 Indian have been remembering the Abernathy brothers as part of their Be Legendary campaign, after they rode their motorcycle from Oklahoma to New York...

What to look forward to in 2017

26 January 2017 by MCN News

2016 is done. Finished. Stuff happened, some good, some bad. Forget about it, 2017 is here full of optimism, enthusiasm and packed to the eye balls with awesome biking moments. Below are the things...

New BMW R1200GS 'Exclusive' and 'Rallye' launch incoming!

26 January 2017 by Adam Child

MCN’s Adam Child is once again enjoying the delights of sunny Spain testing BMW’s new pair of 2017 R1200GS models – the ‘Exclusive’ and ‘Rallye’. BMW had already made the GS Euro4 compliant at the...

Mark yourself as a Kawasaki fan

26 January 2017 by James Archibald

New Kawasaki Sports clothing range If you’re an avid Kawasaki nut you’ll be delighted to hear that there is a new sports range of clothing from the manufacturer that will cover you from head to toe in...

Three QTech helmets recalled over safety warning

26 January 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

The QTech Q102, Q5005 and Q113 have all be recalled by the importer Cheshire East County council has been made aware of three models of helmet on sale in the area that have been recalled by the...

Danger, high voltage! Energica unveil 'electric streetfighter'

25 January 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

No, it’s not April 1st. This is a genuine new “electric streetfighter” from Italian electric bike manufacturer Energica and it’s called the Midnight Racer. The Midnight Racer is a customised Eva that...

7 reasons you should ride this week...

25 January 2017 by MCN News

We look at seven great events happening all over the country this week to make sure you get your motorcycle fix, whatever the weather. 1. Arenacross Round 4 Where SSE Arena, Belfast When January 27-28...

Gallery: MCN takes the new Blade on track

25 January 2017 by MCN News

Last weekend MCN Senior Road Tester Adam Child went out to Portugal to get the first riding impressions of the new Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade and SP version. Read what he thought here, watch the video...

Hideout Leather motorcycle clothing broken into

24 January 2017 by Dan Sutherland

Motorcycle clothing manufacturer Hideout Leather was broken into last week, with thieves stealing a variety of leather suits and jackets from their Ashdon-based site. One of the leather suits taken...

Poll: Will Rossi and Viñales stay friends if the young Spaniard gets the better of the goat?

24 January 2017 by MCN News

Will Rossi and Viñales stay friends if the young Spaniard gets the better of the goat? Looking for the perfect two-wheeled companion? Visit MCN Bikes For Sale website or use MCN’s Bikes For Sale...

Yamaha FZ25 debuts in India

24 January 2017 by Liam Marsden

Yamaha have taken the wraps off the FZ25, a single-cylinder naked bike which the firm hopes will push Yamaha to the top of the competitive small-capacity naked bike class in India. The engine in the...

In this week's issue: New Fireblade ridden

24 January 2017 by MCN News

It’s #MCNWednesday again and in this week’s issue we ride the new Honda Fireblade and Fireblade SP at the launch in Portimao. Senior Road Tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child was able to put both models through...

Vote now for your MCN Man of the Year 2016!

23 January 2017 by MCN News

Voting is now open for this year’s MCN Man of the Year. From an initial shortlist of 14, our panel of experts have narrowed this down to five of 2016’s most impressive performers in the world of...

Brits take on the Aussies at Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show

23 January 2017 by Dan Sutherland

The UK will be doing battle with Australia at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle London Show next month as part of the live-action race series, Slide. A variety of racing stars from the roads, short...

Video: Officer dances while riding (standing) on bike seat

23 January 2017 by Dan Sutherland

Quick the day job? Probably an option for this officer. A video has emerged online showing what is thought to be a police motorcyclist dancing along the road stood on the seat of his bike. TOP...

Riding clinic: Building on the experience of others

22 January 2017 by Rupert Paul

Just over 28 years ago I bought a really sharp kitchen knife. It cut veg well, and for the first few years it also cut my fingers. But eventually I learned to apply the right amount of concentration...

20 questions with John Reynolds

21 January 2017 by MCN News

We sat down with three-time BSB champion and development rider John Reynolds to ask 20 quick questions. Q1. What are you riding? I’ve been developing Suzuki’s new GSX-R1000. Q2. Which living rider do...

This week in news...

21 January 2017 by MCN News

What every Saturday needs: This week in motorcycle news looked a bit like this… Spyder’s web spreads wider Motorcycle hire and touring firm Spyder Motorcycles have just added the all-new Triumph...

Honda Fireblade Launch: First Impressions

21 January 2017 by MCN News

Senior Road Tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child is out in Portimao getting a first taste of Honda’s all new CBR1000RR Fireblade. Across the day, we’ll be riding both the ‘RR’ standard version and SP model, with...

Yamaha R6 UK pricing announced

20 January 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

The UK pricing for the Yamaha R6 has just been revealed alongside TMAX and TMAX DX Yamaha has announced the price of the 2017 R6 – are you sitting down? It starts at £10,999. While that might be a...

Three beautiful Ducati 750s up for auction

20 January 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Bonhams are auctioning three achingly beautiful Ducati 750s from the early 1970s In 40 years’ time will we look back at the latest crop of MotoGP bikes with the sort of reverie we do now? Perhaps not,...

Never get stranded again #ride5000miles

20 January 2017 by MCN News

Nine easy tips that could save you from a long, dark wait for the recovery man. Killswitch killjoy Even with the best maintenance, breakdowns can strike at any time and leave you stranded at the...

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