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£9.8million in compensation to be delivered to Norton pension victims after more than a decade
22 August 2024 by
Over 200 people who invested in three failed Norton pension schemes back in 2012 and 2013 are to finally gain access to their share of £9.8million in compensation by the end of August. An estimated...
Ducati Desmo450 MX hits the global stage with Motocross World Championship debut in the Netherlands
22 August 2024 by
Ducati’s motocross program has taken its first steps onto the world stage, with a successful debut in the MXGP World Championship. Related: Motocross legend Tony Cairoli confirms plans for 450...
Women in Moto event is a hit | MCN takes part in weekend celebrating female riders
21 August 2024 by
MCN attended the Women in Moto show at Uttoxeter Race Course last weekend with the event celebrating its biggest attendance since it began in 2021. Created by Lindsay Atkinson, the event welcomes...
Near production-ready KTM 990RC R sportsbike spotted in testing
21 August 2024 by
These latest spy shots taken earlier this month give us the clearest indication yet of what KTM’s incoming 990RC R parallel twin sportsbike will look like. Back in May 2024, the Austrian brand...
Daniel Craig donates personal James Bond Triumphs to auction in aid of the RNLI
21 August 2024 by
James Bond star, Daniel Craig has donated a pair of limited edition 007 Triumphs to an upcoming auction, with all proceeds raised going towards the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The...
‘Capable, classy, and affordable too’ | LiveWire S2 Del Mar changes the game for big electrics
21 August 2024 by
Paid partnership with LiveWire LiveWire’s new S2 Del Mar is smooth, fun, easy to ride, beautifully built and handles superbly. And at £16,990 it’s over £10k cheaper than the original LiveWire. In fact, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar...
Show stoppers | Ducati eCBS system for the 2025 Panigale V4 will teach you to brake like the pros
20 August 2024 by
The 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 will be the first sportsbike to feature the Bologna brand’s innovative safety and performance inspired Race eCBS dual braking system. Made possible by a sophisticated...
Retro styled Moto Morini Seiemmezzo twins get new adventure accessory packs
20 August 2024 by
Chinese-owned Italian brand, Moto Morini have launched a range of bolt-on kit for their £5999 Seiemmezzo STR and £6399 Seiemmezzo SCR retro nakeds. Despite their modest price tags, each A2...
Stunt rider Jonny Davies smashes high-speed motorcycle skating world record at Elvington Airfield
19 August 2024 by
Thousands of motorsport enthusiasts lined up at Elvington Airfield, in York, on Sunday, August 18 to watch British stunt riding sensation Jonny Davies set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘Fastest...
Bawtry Bike Night to become a regular fixture following "roaring success" at inaugural event
19 August 2024 by
Following a highly successful opening event, a Doncaster based bike night is set to become a regular fixture, with approval granted for two more once-per-month events across the rest of the...
Targeted tagging | Manchester Police deploy forensic spray against bike thugs
19 August 2024 by
Police officers in Greater Manchester have started using a new water-based forensic spray against anti-social (ASB) and nuisance motorbike riders, helping to link them and their vehicles to offences.
Bag a bagger | Silverstone auction to offer Indian Challenger RR race replica
19 August 2024 by
Iconic Auctioneers are selling a 2023 Indian Challenger RR race replica, which is expected to fetch between £75,000 and £80,000. The 1834cc V-twin is based on the machines used by the factory...
Husqvarna unveil a range of tweaks to their FS450 supermoto racer for 2025
19 August 2024 by
Husqvarna have unveiled a host of updates for the FS450 Supermoto, adding subtle changes to make the race ready single-cylinder even more capable. Despite its ultra lithe 108.9kg weight (without...
Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor to return in new 10-part riding adventure taking the long way home
17 August 2024 by
AppleTV+ have confirmed that Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor will return to our TV screens once again in a new 10-part adventure series, riding through Scandinavia, plus eastern and central Europe...
Report reveals that public concern with UK road conditions are at highest levels ever
16 August 2024 by
Discontent regarding the state of the UK road network is at an all-time high, as more people than ever express concern with the shoddy state of repair across local and major routes. Data published...
Sammy Miller to receive the Freedom of New Milton Town in honour of continued local contributions
16 August 2024 by
In recognition of over 40 years of service to the town of New Milton, motorcycle racing legend Sammy Miller MBE is set to receive the title of Honorary Freeman. Miller is the owner and founder of...
It’s never too late to start | Plucky pensioner passes his motorcycle test at 86-years-old
16 August 2024 by
An 86-year-old man has become possibly the oldest rider in the UK to pass a full motorcycle test. Related: How to pass your bike test Related: Best 125’s Related: How to pass your...
Honouring Willie G | Harley-Davidson's European Bike Week rumbles into Austria in September
16 August 2024 by
Harley-Davidson’s European Bike Week will rumble into Austria from September 3-8, giving cruiser fans the chance to meet like-minded enthusiasts in a festival-style setting. Now in its 26th year,...
Thornton Hundred Works reveal £38k bespoke built 120bhp Evo Bobber limited to just 25 units
16 August 2024 by
Thornton Hundred Motorcycles have launched their first fully bespoke build, the Evo Bobber. The Milton Keynes custom builders, also known as TH Works, have built a reputation creating custom machines...
Oxford Products celebrate 'best ever' start to year achieving record sales figures during first half of 2024
15 August 2024 by
Oxford Products have celebrated their best ever start to a year, achieving record sales in the first half of 2024. Related: Oxford Aqua V20 backpack review Related: Oxford Mondial 2.0...
Langen go global | Brit manufacturer targets worldwide reach with 185bhp V-twin LightSpeed LS12
14 August 2024 by
British marque Langen is making the jump from bespoke UK-centric manufacturer to worldwide player with the launch of their new range-topping model. The LightSpeed LS12 – a muscular 1190cc V-twin...
AI targets dangerous drivers | Cops deploy new technology to make roads safer for all
14 August 2024 by
Devon and Cornwall Police are using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify dangerous driving offences, making roads in the two counties safer for motorcyclists during the coming weeks as thousands...
British firm Rheon Labs uses NASA tech to create flexible and lightweight body armour
14 August 2024 by
Rheon Labs have developed a new range of comfort-focussed motorcycle armour using technology originally designed to be deployed on NASA Space Shuttles. The British company, based in Battersea,...
Ride like a girl | British Motocross champ establishes training academy to inspire women onto two wheels
13 August 2024 by
British MXGP champion, Lauren Collingwood has established the UK’s first all-female motocross training academy, with the goal of inspiring more women and girls into the sport. Related: MCN...
Biking's future | First cohort of SuperBike Factory apprentices get ready for full-time biking employment
13 August 2024 by
Used motorcycle specialists, SuperBike Factory are attempting to future-proof the success of the business with a rigorous new technical apprentice programme devised in partnership with Nottingham...
Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club receives £90k boost after helping to cut anti-social riding by 80%
12 August 2024 by
A Scottish Motorcycle Club that has helped reduce anti-social behaviour and illegal riding in its local area has been awarded £90,000 to further its good work. Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club in Fife...
Yamaha’s prototype electric superbike | New patent reveals air-cooled battery pack and sporty motor
12 August 2024 by
Over the decades we’ve come to accept that really high-performance combustion engines need to be liquid cooled to allow the tight tolerances and controlled combustion needed to meet modern demands in...
Forget Me Not | Biography to late road racer Daley Mathison released with funds pledged to good causes
09 August 2024 by
A biography of the late road racer, Daley Mathison has been published in memory of the three-time Isle of Man TT podium taker. Titled Forget me not, the book tells the story of Mathison’s life...
Twin cylinder lifeline | Ducati confirms plans to introduce new V2 Panigale to replace defunct Superquadro
09 August 2024 by
Ducati say they will be sticking with twin-cylinder powertrains for their mid-capacity sportsbikes, with the company’s Head of Product Communications, Giulio Fabbri, revealing to MCN that a new...
Watch out Triumph | CFMoto set sights on Daytona 660 with new 675SR-R triple cylinder sports bike
09 August 2024 by
This is the CFMoto 675SR-R and it’s set to get a worldwide launch later this year. The 675SR-R isn’t a surprise launch, it was previewed as a disguised prototype a year ago, and the all-new engine...
'We already have the most powerful bike' | No displacement increase for Multistrada V4 says Ducati
08 August 2024 by
Ducati developers have confirmed that the Multistrada V4 platform won’t receive a bump in displacement any time soon, with the company opting to steer clear of a capacity arms race now raging between...
Ducati to hit the trails | Motocross legend Tony Cairoli confirms plans for 450 enduro bike
08 August 2024 by
Nine-time motocross world champion and current Ducati factory rider, Tony Cairoli has told MCN that Ducati have a road-legal 450 enduro bike in the works and it is slated to enter production during...
Suzuki GSX-R goes retro | Customiser creates one-off Slabside for diehard 1100 fan
08 August 2024 by
The ’80s are back… thanks to a London-based custom builder who’s blended old-school bulbous Suzuki style with modern performance in a one-off GSX-R1100 Slabside. Marc Bell, who owns and runs Haxch...
‘EV is not the goal’ | Suzuki bosses commit to the future of internal combustion engines
08 August 2024 by
Suzuki have confirmed their dedication to the future of the internal combustion engine (ICE), saying they will explore a multifaceted approach to achieving low emission targets with investment into...
Bike fans to go Toon | Red Bull Tyne Ride urban enduro draws big crowds to Newcastle’s Quayside
08 August 2024 by
Red Bull’s inaugural Tyne Ride event drew big crowds to Newcastle’s Quayside on August 3 as thousands turned out to catch the urban enduro action. The free to watch event pitched 14 professionals...
Roads in crisis | National Audit Office release report highlighting the failing state of UK's roads
06 August 2024 by
The National Audit Office (NAO) has released a damning report on the state of minor road networks, suggesting a worsening situation for the nation’s local lanes and an insufficient level of investment...