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Video: Ferrari 360 Spider vs Ducati 1199 Panigale R

08 August 2015 by MCN News

The Ducati 1199 Panigale R is the very epitome of the Italian thoroughbred, while the Ferrari 360 Spider has a claimed top speed of 180mph and 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds. See all the other head-to-heads...

Bultaco gets UK importer

07 August 2015 by Liam Marsden

After relaunching earlier this year with the Brinco, historic Spanish manufacturer Bultaco has found an importer to bring the electric-assisted mountain bike into the UK. Urban Moto, who already have...

Ultimate job winner goes full circle to 'Discover More'

07 August 2015 by MCN News

In February 2015, Harley-Davidson launched a European wide search to find one passionate motorcycle rider keen to take on a two-month expenses-paid trip through Europe, aboard a Street Glide Special...

Polaris release Slingshot: Is it a bird, its it a plane...?

07 August 2015 by MCN News

No, it’s a new three-wheeler from powersport giant Polaris, the American firm that owns both the Victory and Indian motorcycles brands. They have today confirmed that their revolutionary...

Is Josh Brookes going to win the BSB title?

06 August 2015 by MCN News

After consecutive double victories at Brands Hatch and Thruxton Milwaukee Yamaha’s Josh Brookes is now leading the championship ahead of reigning champion Shane Byrne, but can he stay there? Josh...

Video: BMW M235i Coupe vs Yamaha MT-09 Tracer

06 August 2015 by MCN News

The BMW M235i Coupe and Yamaha MT-09 Tracer are both real-world vehicles you’d expect to see on the weekday commute. What happens when they take time out from their commuting duties and go...

Brackley Bike Festival, Just 10 days to go

06 August 2015 by Peter baker

From humble beginnings in 2008 the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling has grown into one the best town centre events on the biking calendar… and this years festival is in just a few days! The August 16...

Video: Citroen Saxo vs KTM RC390

05 August 2015 by MCN

Can our bog standard long-term KTM RC390 beat the wickedest Citroen Saxo this side of Da Ali G Show? There’s only one way to find out. See all the other head-to-heads in our acceleration super-test...

Robbie Maddison: Why I re-mortgaged my house to become a stuntman

05 August 2015 by Andy Davidson

MCN FREE SHIT Robbie Maddison, the most revered motorcycle daredevil in the world, has spoken about the moment he decided to risk it all to chase his dreams of risking everything. Maddison holds the record for the...

Guy Martin replica Metzelers unveiled - and you can win a pair

05 August 2015 by MCN Staff

Isle of Man TT racer Guy Martin has a replica of his Metzeler TT tyres going on sale and you can win one of three pairs in an exclusive MCN competition. The Metzeler Racetec RR Guy Martin Special...

Kawasaki 1400GTR: Your questions answered

04 August 2015 by MCN News

MCN Web Producer Liam Marsden is running a Kawasaki 1400GTR as his long-term test bike for 2015 and has opened up the floor to any questions you may have over on our Facebook page. If your question is...

Kawasaki reveal new colours for 2016

04 August 2015 by MCN News

Kawasaki have just released details of new paintjobs for their 2016 ER-6, Vulcan and Versys 650 ranges. Next years ER-6n will be available in Candy Lime Green with Metallic Spark Black, Metallic...

Jurassic Triumph nets £28,000 for charity

04 August 2015 by MCN News

The Triumph Scrambler ridden by action hero Chris Pratt in Jurassic World sold at auction over the weekend for a rather impressive £28,000. The bespoke bike, which was featured racing alongside...

Analysis: Why the Africa Twin is so important to Honda

04 August 2015 by MCN News

After months of teasing and years of rumour surrounding a new Africa Twin, Honda have finally taken the wraps off the new bike it calls the CRF1000L Africa Twin. This is a completely new machine from...

New MCN August 5: New Nortons

04 August 2015 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from August 5: New Nortons: Stunning 1200cc V4 and 650cc V-twin Sports tourer shootout: Suzuki GSX-S1000FA vs Kawasaki...

Rav Wilding takes to the track

03 August 2015 by Michael Neeves

Bike-mad TV star Rav Wilding rode a Honda CBR600RR at the Ron Haslam Race School at Donington Park last week. Wilding, who has presented shows like Crimewatch, Crime Scene Rescue and Helicopter...

How to beat Operation Stack

03 August 2015 by Chris Dabbs

Operation Stack, which closes the coastbound M20 to all traffic other than lorries, is an on-off affair that can leave you worried about whether you’ll make it to Folkestone or Dover in time for your...

Motorcycle Live tickets – on sale now!

03 August 2015 by MCN News

Tickets for Motorcycle Live 2015 go on sale today. This year’s show will fire up on Saturday 28 November at The NEC, Birmingham and run at full revs for nine days until Sunday 6 December, with four...

Video: Robbie Maddison rides a wave

03 August 2015 by Liam Marsden

Stunt rider Robbie Maddison has taken stunt riding to the next level, by riding his KTM on the waves of Tahiti in the Pacific Ocean. The bike was fitted with a paddle tyre on the rear to help keep up...

Gallery: Cadwell Park International Classic

01 August 2015 by MCN News

“It’s like Goodwood for true classic race fans,” says excited spectator Mark Wharburton as Giacomo Agostini, Phil Read and Derek Chatterton scream past the canteen and drop into Hall Bends. “The...

New Triumph Explorer spotted testing

31 July 2015 by MCN

Triumph’s 1215cc Tiger Explorer was the UK’s third-best-selling big bike last year, but despite its success the firm is putting the finishing touches to a heavily revamped version. Why rush to...

Brit firm makes leathers for Mission: Impossible movie

30 July 2015 by Andy Downes

British leathers firm Hideout designed and handmade 33 sets of custom leathers for the Tom Cruise blockbuster Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation which has just been released. The leathers were used by...

66 bikes up for auction in summer super sale

30 July 2015 by Liam Marsden

66 motorcycles will go under the hammer in BCA’s July Motorcycle Supersale, which takes place 1pm, Friday July 31 at BCA Peterborough. There’s a huge range of motorcycles up for auction, including a...

What's your pick of the big adventure bikes?

29 July 2015 by peter baker

With last weeks official launch of the Africa Twin, the big capacity adventure bike line-up is now complete. So which one will have you rally raiding your bank account? With last weeks launch of the...

Victory reveals road-legal electric Empulse TT

29 July 2015 by Andy Downes

Just six months after American firm Victory bought electric motorcycle company Brammo the firm has released the first motorcycle wearing a Victory logo and some hefty work to improve it. MCN has an...

The great summer ride guide: FRANCE

29 July 2015 by Simon Weir

August is the big month of summer – the moment to down tools, kiss goodbye to loved ones and become one with your bike during a week or more of self-indulgent holiday miles. So in this week’s edition...

Hottest new bikes of 2015 on display at the Brackley Festival

28 July 2015 by peter baker

Eight of the worlds top motorcycle manufacturers have confirmed they will be displaying their 2105 ranges at the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling on August 16 2015. The latest machines from BMW,...

Norton lands £4m government backing

28 July 2015 by Steve Hunt

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne today announced a deal that will see a UK Government-backed £4million development fund made available for Norton Motorcycles to increase investment in...

Picture story: Kawasaki's secret test strip in the heart of its factory

28 July 2015 by MCN

Kawasaki’s Akashi works in the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan has been home to its motorcycle manufacturing since 1960. Today it’s the site of jet engine, industrial robot and gas turbine construction as...

New MCN July 29: Honda Africa Twin reborn

28 July 2015 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from July 29: New Africa Twin: All the details! Yamaha’s Retro MT-07 Bradley Wins Suzuka Dunlop Strikes Back! MotoGP...

Busa road bike storms to 219.5mph record

27 July 2015 by Michael Neeves

Brit Steve Bland has set the UK’s ‘Fastest Nitrous Motorcycle’ record on his 1400cc Suzuki Hayabusa…which he also rides on the road. Blasting to a top speed of 219.5mph, from a standing start over...

Video: Velocette Venom vs Jaguar XK120 Roadster

26 July 2015 by MCN

At over 60-years-old, both of these machines – a 1954 Velocette Venom and 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster – should be tucked away safely in museums. But we know machines like this were built to be used, so...

Video: Acceleration super-test

25 July 2015 by MCN

Ever since the ancients worked out how to strap something round to an axle, the division between four and two wheels has been raging. We all know which we prefer to get our kicks on, but still the...

Video: Yamaha R1 long-term report

24 July 2015 by MCN News

Our Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves has covered roughly 3000 miles on his long-term 2015 Yamaha R1 since it arrived earlier in the year. What does he think to the bike after a few track days and...

Video: 2012 Aprilia ART GP12 vs Audi R8 V10 Plus

24 July 2015 by MCN

The Aprilia ART bike you see here was raced by James Ellison in 2012 and makes 230bhp, but weighs just 165kg. It runs on special Elf MotoGP fuel which costs a staggering £12.50 per litre. The Audi R8...

Saving the Imps: back with a bang in Basel

24 July 2015 by Charlie Lester

Just two months ago the Imps Motorcycle Display Team was in serious trouble. The volunteer-run charity, which teaches superb motorbike skills to disadvantaged kids, was desperately raising funds to...

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