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Riders Share – Airbnb for motorcycles

20 January 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Ride sharing website allows users to rent out their motorcycles to other riders for significantly less than usual If you’re not familiar with it, Airbnb has taken the rental world by storm. The...

The best finance offers on super commuters

20 January 2017 by MCN News

Personal Contract Purchase now finances 20-30% of all new bikes sold in the UK, and it’s growing fast. But it might not be right for you, so make sure you understand what it is and how it works. You...

New Honda Fireblade & Fireblade SP launch incoming!

20 January 2017 by Adam Child

MCN’s Senior Road tester Adam Child is the lucky one flying to Portugal to ride the new Honda Fireblade and Fireblade SP on track at Portimao this weekend. And also on test will be Dan Linfoot, Jason...

American trade body proposes 100% import tax on European motorcycles

19 January 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

The Office of US Trade Representatives is currently looking at a 100% import tax for European motorcycles between 50 and 500cc With Brexit coverage overshadowing our daily news coverage, many of us...

Stoner, Checa and Capirossi Desmos fire up at London show

19 January 2017 by Ped Baker

There’s nothing quite like standing next to a Grand Prix machine as it fires up. It’s a spine tingling, goose bump inducing, eardrum rattling explosion of the senses. For most of us it’s the closest...

Honda Fireblade prices leaked by dealers

19 January 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

The prices for the standard Honda Fireblade and SP models have leaked online Honda have been playing their financial cards close to their chest with their 2017 models and at this later stage they are...

GB Olympian left with ‘career-ending’ injuries after bike crash

18 January 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

James Ellington was riding in Tenerife when he was struck by a vehicle on the wrong side of the road. Sprinter James Ellington, who represented Great Britain at the Rio 2016 Olympics, has had a...

7 brilliant reasons to ride this week

18 January 2017 by MCN News

Seven days and seven brilliant reasons to ride this week. Which will you be attending/are interested in? 1. The Adventure Travel Show Where: Olympia, London When: January 21-22, 9am-6pm...

Poll: Guy’s back at the TT with a Honda. Can he win?

18 January 2017 by MCN News

If you haven’t heard, Guy Martin is making a return to the TT, after signing a new deal with Honda. But what we want to know is, do you think he can win now? Guy’s back at the TT with a Honda. Can...

In this week's issue: Guy Martin signs for Honda

18 January 2017 by MCN News

It’s #MCNWednesday again and in this week’s issue we reveal Guy Martin’s new deal to partner John McGuinness at Honda for the TT in 2017. The popular racer and TV star will be going all out to win...

Reserve a Yamaha XSR900 Abarth today!

17 January 2017 by Dan Sutherland

The online registration system for the exclusive Yamaha XSR900 Abarth will go live today from 4pm. Customers from across Europe will be able to register for the first 95 bikes at www.xsr900-abarth.eu...

There's no stopping 91-year-old Gloria Tramontin-Struck

17 January 2017 by Tom West

Generally speaking, you probably wouldn’t expect 90-year-olds to celebrate their birthdays at motorcycle conventions. You probably wouldn’t expect them to stay glued to bikes to get around either.

Record-busting year for Ducati

17 January 2017 by Tom West

Ducati’s big-selling Scrambler range has helped the firm hit record sales figures as they wrap-up their 90th anniversary celebrations. Delivering a record-breaking 55,451 motorcycles to customers all...

Ducati and Diesel team up to create Diavel Diesel

17 January 2017 by Liam Marsden

Ducati have teamed up with fashion company Diesel to create a limited edition Diavel. The Ducati Diavel Diesel. Designed by the Ducati Design Center and Creative Director of Diesel Licences Andrea...

Triumph launches new finance offers

17 January 2017 by Liam Marsden

Triumph have announced new finance offers available across several of the firm’s models, available until March 31 at dealers nationwide. Triumph’s 6.9% APR TriStar finance package will be available on...

Beat the winter blues with the Christini AWD II-Track

16 January 2017 by Liam Marsden

So far in 2017 we’ve only had a very light dusting of snow across most of the UK, but should things get a little more Day After Tomorrow there’s the new Christini AWD II-Track snow bike. As you might...

Bike-wreck! Underwater motorcycles found off Australian coast

16 January 2017 by Dan Sutherland

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve in Sydney, Australia, is a haven for marine life and is a popular destination with snorkelers and divers alike. However, one marine photographer has captured what is...

Iranian women arrested after video shows them riding motorcycle

16 January 2017 by Liam Marsden

Two Iranian women have been arrested for breaking “revolutionary norms and values” after a video posted online showed them riding a motorcycle. While it is not illegal for women to ride motorcycles in...

Dambusters' European charity raid

16 January 2017 by MCN News

The Dambusters Charity Ride first hit the road in 2012 and since then has become an annual pilgrimmage to raise money for service charities Help for Heroes and, more recently, the RAF Benevolent Fund...

Video: Watch James May build a Honda Z50 Mini Trail

16 January 2017 by Liam Marsden

James May one third of The Grand Tour and long time motorcycle enthusiast also happens to have a real love for taking things apart and putting them back together. Which is what he does with a Honda...

20 questions: Marcel Duinker

14 January 2017 by MCN News

Top WSB crew chief talks about life in the fast and slow lane. Q1. What are you riding? I am too ashamed to tell you. Q2. Who do you admire? Rossi. He’s a legend. Q3. Your worst riding habit? Not...

This week in news...

14 January 2017 by MCN News

What every Saturday needs: This week in motorcycle news looked a bit like this… Triumph unveil new Street Triple 765 RS A whole decade has passed since Triumph unveiled the original Street Triple,...

In&motion create smartphone-connected crash vest that can call for help in an accident

13 January 2017 by Dan Sutherland

In&motion has unveiled a new crash vest at the CES Show in Las Vegas, which will inflate in an impact and call for rescuers if it detects the rider isn’t moving. The vest, which is worn below your...

Toddler rides motorbike along busy streets with dad as pillion

13 January 2017 by Dan Sutherland

A young girl has been spotted riding a motorbike on the road with her presumed father riding as pillion. Travelling through what appears to be city streets, the girl seems to be in complete control –...

Infinity Motorcycles broken into five times

13 January 2017 by Tom West

Last December, in the one month of the year when everyone typically summons their most generous side, a group of lads did the exact opposite and broke into Infinity Motorcycles. Five times. First, the...

The three best bikes Victory Motorcycles ever built

13 January 2017 by Dan Sutherland

Earlier this week, MCN revealed that Victory Motorcycles were to cease production immediately. Founded 18 years ago, a lack of global sales forced parent company Polaris to pull the plug in the...

Throwback Thursday: Victory unveil V92C

12 January 2017 by MCN News

Polaris Industries announced on January 9, 2016 that all production of Victory Motorcycles is to cease, 20 years after the Victory brand was created. TOP STORIES Victory Motorcycles cease production...

This Is England actor releases John McGuinness documentary

12 January 2017 by Liam Marsden

Actor Andrew Shim, best known as Milky in This Is England, has released the first episode of his new web series Inside the Passion, which he hopes will bring motorcycle racing fans closer to their...

Here's your completely 3D printed RC motorcycle

12 January 2017 by Liam Marsden

After focussing on car parts and radio controlled (RC) cars, 3D printing specialists BTI3Dlabs have turned their attention to two wheels, printing a miniature RC version of the Ducati draXter concept...

Jonathan Rea picks Carole Nash's 'Best Little Bikers'

12 January 2017 by Dan Sutherland

Motorcycle insurance broker, Carole Nash, has announced the winner of its Best Little Biker competition. Neve Longworth, 6, from Cononley, West Yorkshire, took victory over hundreds of other...

Black Douglas: Rose-tinted autocycles

12 January 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Black Douglas produces motorcycles that hark back to yesteryear There was a once a time when gentlemen wore hats, pannier mounts were briefcase holders and you could ride a motorcycle from London to...

7 brilliant reasons to ride this week

11 January 2017 by MCN News

Seven days and seven brilliant reasons to ride this week. Which will you be attending/are interested in? 1. Get your fitness regime off to a muddy start Hare & Hounds Mudfest Where? Rowlands...

Your chance to win a Kawasaki Z300!

11 January 2017 by Dan Sutherland

Kawasaki are giving anyone who registers for their 2017 dealer showroom launch events the chance to win a ‘Refined Raw’ Z300, complete with a unique paint scheme. The launches will take place on...

Poll: Will you be ordering Triumph’s all-new Street Triple 765?

11 January 2017 by MCN News

With the surprise unveiling of the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS, it seem only right to see what you lot think. Are you interested in the UK manufacturers latest new bike? If so, answer below. Will...

In this week's issue: New Triumph special

11 January 2017 by MCN News

It’s #MCNWednesday again and this week’s issue is a new Triumph special, with details of the UK manufacturers brand-spaning new range for 2017. Triumph announced yesterday their new Street Triple 765...

Triumph boost Street Triple 765 range for 2017

10 January 2017 by Richard Newland

In addition to the range-topping Street Triple RS, Triumph will offer two further main model choices – the S and the R – as well as two spin-off models catering for A2 licence holders and the...

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