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Honda’s new CRF1000L Africa Twin revealed

24 July 2015 by Andy Downes

Japanese giant finally reveals official details of the all-new CRF1000L Africa Twin After months of teasing and years of rumour surrounding a new Honda Africa Twin, Honda have finally taken the wraps...

Moto Foto: Last chance to focus on fab prize

23 July 2015 by MCN News

You only have a few days left to get your entry in for the MCN/Carole Nash Moto Foto competition. So make it snappy and you could walk away with some stunning prizes. With cash and Nikon goodies up...

Victory TT race bike ridden

23 July 2015 by Adam Child

I was on the start line for the inaugural TT Zero race back in 2009 and, like many others, I wrongly sniggered at some of the prototype bikes. Rob Barber won the race with an average lap speed of...

Video: KTM 1290 Super Adventure vs Ariel Nomad

23 July 2015 by MCN

The KTM 1290 Super Adventure is the most advance and powerful adventure bike ever built, with enough power to turn you into a gibbering idiot. On the other side of the runway, the Ariel Nomad is the...

Win VIP backstage passes to meet your MotoGP heroes at Day of Champions

23 July 2015 by MCN News

Every year, thousands of MotoGP fans join Riders for Health ahead of the British MotoGP to take part in their biggest fundraising event – Day of Champions. It’s one the highlights of the racing...

Video: Honda Africa Twin revealed

23 July 2015 by Andy Downes

Honda is set to release full details and photos of the all-new CRF1000L Africa Twin later this week but before they’ve had a chance to do that this video appears to have leaked a little early. The...

Video: Kawasaki H2R vs Mercedes-AMG C63

22 July 2015 by MCN

The £41,000 Kawasaki H2R is the fastest production bike available producing 249bhp (tested). Lined-up at its side is the UK’s fastest Mercedes-AMG C63, with over £30,000 worth of modifications. Check...

Yamaha launches Dealer Built specials competition

22 July 2015 by Andy Downes

Yamaha is showing further commitment to the building and backing of specials and custom bikes with the launch of a new Dealer Built competition where bikes built by Yamaha dealers across Europe will...

VIDEO: See the new Yamaha XSR700 in action

22 July 2015 by MCN News

Yamaha’s Sport Heritage family adds the new XSR700 to its ranks – here’s the new bike in action, along with the Faster Sons bike that teased the new model.

KTM offers electric off-road experience

22 July 2015 by Andy Downes

KTM is offering the first chance for a day in the dirt powered exclusively by the battery-powered Freeride-E. The event will take place E-Scape’s track at Nantmawr Quarry, Oswestry on August 8,...

Yamaha reveal retro-inspired XSR700

22 July 2015 by MCN News

Yamaha’s Sport Heritage family has spawned another member in the shape of this retrosexual new street roadster. Related: 2015 Yamaha XSR700 review on MCN Visually, the new XSR700 – the name pays...

What’s your attitude to security?

22 July 2015 by Andy Davidson

Metropolitan Police launch a major blitz on rising bike crime by encouraging owners to lock and Datatag their bikes. Theft experts say that 80% of bikes stolen had no security fitted. What’s your...

Video: Husqvarna TE449 vs Bowler EXR

21 July 2015 by MCN News

A 450cc single-cylinder Dakar bike doesn’t have a chance against a five litre V8, does it? Check back soon for the full video on www.motorcyclenews.com and read all the results and analysis from the...

World Class Custom Talent at the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling

21 July 2015

At The Brackley Festival of Motorcycling on 16th August 2015 the cream of the UK’s custom bikes come alive as they’re fired up and ridden in a rumbling parade around the town centre. It’s a unique...

New MCN July 22: Acceleration super-test

21 July 2015 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from July 22: How fast? 10 brilliant bikes in the ultimate high-speed showdown Plans for new radical Honda Fireblade Do...

Triumph auction Jurassic Scrambler

21 July 2015 by MCN News

This Thursday will see Triumph Motorcycles auction the Scrambler ridden by action hero Chris Pratt in the global summer blockbuster Jurassic World. The bespoke bike, featured racing alongside Raptors...

Guy Martin Shakes Dirt Quake

20 July 2015 by Steve Hunt

If you’re the kind of person who enjoys watching grown men and women circling around a speedway track on Yamaha R1’s whilst dressed as ballerinas – all to the accompaniment of ‘classic’ 1970’s TV...

Zec00 brings sci-fi to electric bikes

17 July 2015 by James Archibald

The new Zec00 is the wet dream of a child’s sci-fi fantasy. Unlike most electric motorcycle ideas, the Zec00 is using a motor from California’s Zero Motorcycles, with proven technology that is readily...

KTM issue 1290 Super Duke R recall

17 July 2015 by MCN News

KTM have issued a global recall of selected 1290 Super Duke R models from the 2014 model year, affecting around 248 models in the UK. The firm states that “Due to deviations in manufacturing...

Suzuki issue GSX-S1000 recall

17 July 2015 by MCN News

Suzuki have confirmed a recall of its GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F models. The recall affects 174 registered motorcycles in the UK, and has been instigated due to a radiator hose clearance...

Video: Guy Martin's Land Speed Record official teaser

16 July 2015 by MCN News

Guy Martin will make a pilgrimage to the world-famous Bonneville Salt Flats at the end of August to launch a bid on the motorcycle land speed record, in a streamliner Triumph. The current record...

MCN races the BAJA GB

16 July 2015 by Michael Guy

It may not be the Dakar, but the new BAJA GB event in Wales saw bikes and cars running alongside each other in a big mileage two day Rally in Wales. Held in bitterly cold conditions over 60 riders...

Who's your money on for the MotoGP championship?

15 July 2015 by MCN

We’re halfway through the 2015 MotoGP championship, who’s your money on to win the title? It’s halfway through the MotoGP championship, who’s your money on to win the title?

SWM back in business

15 July 2015 by Andy Downes

Reborn Italian brand SWM – Speedy Working Motors – last week restarted production with the first of six new models, which will go on sale in September. SWM emerged from the shadows at the 2014 Milan...

Street Triple 800 on the way

15 July 2015 by Andy Downes & Ben Purvis

Triumph are readying a new Street Triple roadster range, which will feature larger-capacity engines developing up to 125bhp, and a host of new technology, from digital full-colour clocks to multiple...

Moto Foto: Give it your best shot!

15 July 2015 by MCN

Don’t miss your chance to achieve fame and fortune for your bike photography with the return of the Carole Nash and MCN Moto Foto competition. With cash and Nikon prizes up for grabs, and a place in...

Cadwell Classic returns on July 25-26

15 July 2015 by MCN News

Cadwell Park will come alive with the sounds and smells of over 80 years of racing endeavour at their International Classic meet on July 25-26. The event blends historic motorcycle racing with a great...

Amazing stunt shows line-up for the Brackley Festival

14 July 2015

Three time world trials champ Steve Colley has been confirmed as one of the star attractions at this years Brackely Festival of Motorcycling on August 16. Steve’s unique blend of jaw dropping bike...

Indian reveals custom Black Bullet Scout

14 July 2015 by MCN News

The Black Bullet Scout is the latest stunning collaboration between Indian Motorcycles and custom builder Jeb Scolman – the same hot-rod artisan responsible for the ‘Spirit of Munro’ bike built to...

New MCN July 15: Guy Martin exclusive interview

14 July 2015 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from July 15: Guy Martin talks that haircut, John McGuinness and retirement Four new models to come from Triumph PCP...

KTM RC390 takes on downhill mountain bike course

13 July 2015 by Liam Marsden

The video is a parody of one of the American’s World Cup runs earlier this year, where he lost his chain at the start and still managed to win the event and set a new record.

Guy Martin's Triumph Streamliner: Close-up

13 July 2015 by MCN News

Last week saw the announcement that Guy Martin will try to smash the 400mph barrier in Triumph’s Rocket Streamliner, a 1000bhp twin-engined carbon fibre cigar. The record attempt will take place at...

Video: Guy Martin gets first look at Bonneville record streamliner

10 July 2015 by Andy Downes

Just a day after news broke of Guy Martin’s forthcoming 400mph Bonneville speed record attempt later this year the racing star can be seen in this new video getting his first sight of the streamliner...

Speed On A Shoestring

09 July 2015 by MCN

We’ve been quietly enjoying Jamie Whitham and Jenny Tinmouth’s new ‘Speed On A Shoestring’ web-series. In the latest episode, Jamie complains about the apparent Honda favouritism that Jenny gets when...

Guy Martin targets land speed record

09 July 2015 by Richard Newland

Guy Martin will make a pilgrimage to the world-famous Bonneville Salt Flats at the end of August to launch a bid on the motorcycle land speed record, in a streamliner Triumph – in an attempt to bring...

Record charity collection from Isle of Man TT ferry passengers

08 July 2015 by Andy Downes

Isle of Man TT fans donated a massive £16,212 to the Rob Vine Fund during crossings to the TT this year on Steam Packet vessels. The sum collected is the largest ever donated by TT race fans since the...

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