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Erik Buell Racing files for bankruptcy

16 April 2015 by MCN News

Erik Buell Racing, the firm that rose from the ashes of the doomed Harley-Davidson era of Buell, has sadly gone the same way as its previous incarnation, shutting the doors to the factory and filing...

Come to MCNLive! this weekend!

16 April 2015 by MCN

MCN Live! has been a staple of the UK biking calendar for years, and there’s still time to join us for the weekend and to experience THREE whole days (and nights) of awesome entertainment. Did you...

Win VIP WSB prizes with Chris Walker, Alfa Romeo and MCN

14 April 2015 by Michael Guy

Chris Walker delivers WSB safety car to Assen Chris Walker is many things – a former 500GP racer, a WSB race winner and a current BSB contender. He also runs his own Motocross track and has just...

MCN gearing up for MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 launch

14 April 2015 by Andy Downes

MCN is getting ready for the launch of the latest MV Agusta from the famous Italian firm with the launch of the new Turismo Veloce 800 in the South of France on Thursday this week. The Turismo Veloce...

Aprilia RSV4 RF and Tuono V4 1100 RR first ride

14 April 2015 by Liam Marsden

MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves was in Italy riding the new Aprilia RSV4 RF and Tuono V4 1100 RR yesterday. We updated this page throughout the day, with all of the latest news, first...

New MCN April 15: MotoGP Title Fight Erupts - Rossi vs Marquez

14 April 2015 by MCN Staff

In this week’s edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from April 15: Rossi vs Marquez Brits Rule: Lowes, Kent, Rea, Davies, Haslam! First Yamaha R3 test: It’s a BIG hit BMW...

King of the (data) Mountain

14 April 2015 by Adam Child

Why is John McGuinness so fast around the TT? Is it the 21-time TT winner’s track knowledge? Is it his bravery or bike skills? Just how much faster is the legend compared to a normal rider? All these...

Off road experience day for £30

13 April 2015 by Andy Downes

Dates for subsidised off-road riding experience days have been announced for the fourth year in a row with the £30 cost covering everything needed for the day. The event is named Motorcycle Off-Road...

Ride Harley’s electric Livewire

13 April 2015 by MCN News

One thousand UK bikers will get the chance to ride Harley-Davidson’s prototype electric bike this summer, when Livewire comes to Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire on May 16-17. Harley are keen...

Speedway ace Tai Woffinden at Donington

13 April 2015 by Michael Neeves

Tai Woffinden swapped dirt oval for tarmac for the first time last week at the Honda Ron Haslam Race School. The 24-year old 2013 British and World Speedway champion rode a Honda CBR600RR on the...

MCN revving up for Yamaha YZF-R3 first ride

12 April 2015 by MCN News team

MCN’s consumer editor Tony Hoare is gearing up to ride on the press launch of Yamaha’s new YZF-R3. We’ll be getting more technical details on the bike at Yamaha’s official presentation – and then the...

Aprilia RSV4 RF: the rivals

10 April 2015 by Liam Marsden

The press launch of the Aprilia RSV4 RF takes place next week at the Misano circuit, Italy. 2015 is the year of the superbike, with bikes like the Ducati 1299 Panigale, updated BMW S1000RR and new...

Benelli BN302 first ride

10 April 2015 by Liam Marsden

The Benelli BN302 is the bike the Italian company hopes will kickstart their worldwide resurgence, 10 years after they were purhcased by the Qianjiang Group. From a distance you’d be forgiven for...

Enter Skegmess and get a free apartment at MCN Live!

10 April 2015 by MCN

Enter a team in the Skegmess beach marathon at MCN Live! (one bike and three riders) and you could be in with a chance of bagging a free apartment for the weekend! All you have to do is send a...

Last chance to book for MCN Live!

10 April 2015 by MCN

There are only a few apartments left at Butlins Skegness for this year’s MCN Live! April 17-20, which promises to be the ultimate biking party weekend, as we celebrate 60 years of MCN. Apartments are...

5 things I’ve learnt in my first week with a KTM 1050 Adventure

09 April 2015 by Tony Hoare

Getting to grips with new things is one of the best bits about riding a brand new bike (as long as you don’t ride into a hedge while trying to work out what ‘menu 2’ on the onboard computer is for).

Bike of the Day: Suzuki Hayabusa

09 April 2015 by Liam Marsden

The very first Suzuki Hayabusa is still an insanely fast motorcycle, easily capable of reaching 190mph if that’s what you fancy. At real world speeds the strong midrange torque of the 1299cc...

Would you take the plunge if Suzuki release their 600cc turbo sports bike?

09 April 2015 by MCN Staff

Suzuki look set to unleash a production version of the turbo-charged Recursion concept bike. Official information from the bike’s unveiling claimed it used a 588cc parallel-twin mated to a single...

Video: Yamaha R1 onboard at Jerez

08 April 2015 by MCN

Go onboard with MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves as he tests the new Yamaha R1 at the Jerez circuit in Spain. Find out how the new R1 compared to its rivals in our group test, here.

Bike of the Day: Benelli Tre K 1130

07 April 2015 by MCN

The 1130 Tre K may be Benelli’s most complete motorcycle of modern times – a three-cylinder Multistrada for those looking for something a bit different. This example looks clean and has only covered...

New MCN April 8: BMW Scrambler secret details

07 April 2015 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from April 8: – BMW Scrambler looks ready to rough up Ducati – New Suzuki 600 Turbo – BMW R1200R vs Ducati Monster 1200 –...

Bike of the Day: Ducati 1199 Superleggera

03 April 2015 by MCN

The Ducati 1199 Superleggera is a little special: magnesium frame and wheels, carbon fibre bodywork, titanium fasteners and 200bhp with a weight of just 166kg and only 500 were made. This example’s...

Bike of the Day: Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport

02 April 2015 by MCN

Don’t let the name fool you, the 1200 Sport isn’t particularly sporty, it’s a big roadster similar to the BMW R1200R. But if you’re in the market for an old-school roadster, that’s a bit different and...

Who will take the 2015 MotoGP title?

01 April 2015 by MCN

Rossi took an emphatic – if close – victory in Qatar, while the Ducatis and Yamahas made the Hondas look much less special than they did in 2014. So – which of the front-runners is your money on for...

Do you have a bike we can race in SkegMess?

01 April 2015 by MCN

MCN is calling on you to check your sheds for an old dirt warrior which you’d be happy to part with for cash. We are on the lookout for an old 125cc trail bike to race at MCN Live! Skegness in a...

Bike of the Day: KTM 990 Adventure

01 April 2015 by MCN

KTM’s Adventure 990 was always favoured by those who wanted serious off road capabilities from their adventure bike due to it being lighter than the competition. On the road the punchy 990cc V-twin...

Silverstone's Wing takes off

31 March 2015 by MCN News

While Rossi may have raised many a roof across the country on Sunday evening as he stormed to his first win of 2015 in Qatar, the roof was quite literally getting raised at Silverstone. High winds on...

Rossi to ride Goodwood FOS

31 March 2015 by MCN News

He wowed the world with an incredible tutorial in GP riding at the weekend, and now he’s confirmed that he’ll take part in this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. This year’s event takes place from...

VIDEO REVIEW: Suzuki GSX-S1000

30 March 2015 by Michael Neeves

“It’s the naked GSX-R1000 K5 we all hoped it would be” The GSX-S1000 is fast, fun, agile and cheaper than its rivals. That iconic long-stroke engine has the K5’s distinctive growl and wide spread of...

The power to change motorcycling

30 March 2015 by MCN News

Electric motorcycles and scooters will now qualify for Government subsidy, under plans announced by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles. A pot of up to £7.5 million will be made available from summer...

Monowheel goes to Infinity and beyond

30 March 2015 by MCN News

Infinity Motorcycles are backing an attempt to break the current Guinness World Record for the ‘Fastest Monowheel Motorcycle’ – a one-wheeled vehicle designed so the rider sits either within or next...

Bike of the Day: Benelli Tornado 900

30 March 2015 by Liam Marsden

The Tornado was never the fastest or best handling sportsbike on the road, but if you want an iconic bike that stands out from the crowd, the Benelli will be right up your street. The three-cylinder...

Kevin Schwantz stars in new MCN Transatlantic Trophy

27 March 2015

Legendary grand prix rider Schwantz to captain the USA team in the new Transatlantic Trophy races at MCN Festival of Motorcycling. Throughout the 1970’s and 80’s the Transatlantic Trophy was a...

Buy this bobble hat for £700 and get a free helmet

27 March 2015 by Tony Hoare

The latest replica of a Valentino Rossi helmet shows once and for all that the former world champion is a solid gold marketing genius. The paintscheme for the helmet Rossi wore in ‘winter’ testing in...

VIDEO: 2015 Yamaha R1 back on top? Ultimate Superbike shootout

27 March 2015 by MCN

2015 Superbike Shootout! BMW’s all-conquering S1000RR has had things its own way for a while. Ducati and Yamaha are about to change all that. Two days of track testing at Jerez, a blast on the sunny...

For Sale: One Tron Light Cycle

26 March 2015 by MCN News

This would jazz up your daily commute – a fully-rideable custom electric Light Cycle bike inspired by the film Tron: Legacy.   The unique bike will go under the hammer on May 2 with an estimate of...

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