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Our Bikes BMW S1000RR HP4

25 December 2014 by Michael Neeves

‘My BMW HP4 racer consumes every part of my life’ It takes all of his time and all of his money, but Michael Neeves remains deeply in love with this bike This is my beloved BMW HP4 racer. It’s...

Bike of the Day: Kawasaki ZX-6RR

25 December 2014 by Phil West

Here’s a sure-fire future classic – and something of a tempting track weapon, too. Kawasaki’s first homologation special ‘RR’ version of its already wicked ’04 ZX-6R is fast, fine handling, rare and...

Young riders face new derestriction hurdle

24 December 2014 by Tony Hoare

promo label The days of restricting a bike to meet licensing regulations and then immediately desrestricting it again could be numbered. The company responsible for the largest number of restrictor kits in the UK...

Bike of the Day: 1980 Honda CB125 Twin

24 December 2014 by Phil West

Hard to imagine now but this twin was a cutting-edge, hi-spec machine in its day complete with Comstar wheels, twin dials and more. Today would make a great starter classic. This one’s missing little,...

James May and Richard Hammond’s classic bike collections

24 December 2014 by MCN Staff

Top Gear’s May and Hammond are absolute bike nuts with extensive collections of some fascinating machines. From James’ love of early Hondas to Richards more eclectic collection of everything from...

“No one has ever done 100mph on the wall of death, so we are going to give it a go”

24 December 2014 by Jon Urry

As if 2014 wasn’t crazy enough, Guy Martin will kick off the New Year with another mad record attempt, live on TV, in his back garden… “It’s good to be back under a truck again” “To be fair every year...

Video: Ducati Scrambler first ride

23 December 2014 by MCN

Ducati launched the much-hyped Scrambler recently on the warm, sunny roads of California. MCN Senior Road Tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child went along to see if the reborn Scrambler can really live up to all...

'The new R1 will reignite the sportsbike market'

23 December 2014 by Jon Urry

It’s fair to say the last few years have been challenging for all bike dealers, but they’ve been especially tough for those selling Yamahas. “From 2010 to 2012, every Yamaha dealer would put their...

Phone app scoops top award

23 December 2014 by Tony Hoare

This year’s Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for motorcycling has gone to crash detection phone app RealRider. The award was presented to RealRider founders Zoe Farrington and Andrew...

Video: Yamaha MT-09 Tracer first ride

22 December 2014 by MCN

How do you turn a good bike into a great one? Well, on the evidence of this first ride, and if you’re Yamaha, you take your already best selling MT-09 Triple and make it better still. Much...

Bike of the Day: Buell 1125R

22 December 2014 by Phil West

Last of the Buells before closed by Harley deserved better. Rotax engine was a revelation, trademark stumpy Buell chassis was competent and exciting and quality and build was the US firm’s best yet.

Norton rotaries fire up at the London Motorcycle Show

22 December 2014 by MCN Staff

Ten of the most famous Norton rotary engined race bikes will be roaring into life at the London Motorcycle Show this February 13-15 as they’re fired up on stage by some of the original riders! From...

BBC Showing Racing Legends Barry Sheene

19 December 2014 by Andy Downes

The life and racing career of Barry Sheene is the subject of the latest series of shows in the Racing Legends TV show with Vic Reeves presenting the show on December 28 at 9pm on BBC2. Vic Reeves...

Bike of the Day: Moto Guzzi V11 Sport

19 December 2014 by Phil West

We’ve highlighted these short-lived, ‘Aprilia-era’ Guzzis before but we still think they’ve yet to gain the recognition (or resale values) they deserve. Yes, they’re slightly lumpy old dinosaurs, but...

Brash but Brilliant: Honda F6B vs Harley Road Glide Special vs Victory Cross Country

19 December 2014 by Adam Child

Honda’s new F6B has a crack at Harley’s mad-looking Road Glide Special and Victory’s hugely capable Cross Country There’s no doubt the Honda is different. Parked next to the two conventionally-styled...

Our Bikes Yamaha RD350LC

18 December 2014 by Phil West

“It’s both my pride and joy, and shame and embarrassment” Loved and neglected in equal measure, Phil’s RD350 LC is a portal in time back to his early 20s. I’m not sure if this is a tale of a...

Hazard Perception Test gets CGI revamp

18 December 2014 by Andy Downes

The hazard perception element of the driving theory test will get a completely new and up-to-date look thanks to a computer-generated makeover to try and make the driving test reflect more real world...

Bike of the Day: Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer

18 December 2014 by Phil West

Honda’s VFR1200-based Crosstourer is still something of the ‘forgotten adventure bike’ – which is a shame. The V4 motor is a class act, it’s shaft-driven, well-equipped, good-looking and hugely...

My Life in Bikes Nick Sanders

18 December 2014 by Andy Davidson

Nick Sanders is the fastest man around the world. He holds multiple records, has biked round the world seven times and the length of the Americas eight times. He’s currently in Siberia…somewhere, but...

What do you want to do more of in 2015 with your bike?

17 December 2014 by MCN

2014 has nearly come to an end, and that means it’s time to start planning your biking escapades for 2015, but what will they be? What do you want to do more of in 2015 with your bike?

Is this Guy Martin's year?

17 December 2014 by MCN Staff

Guy Martin will be riding a BMW S1000RR for the 2015 roads season – will this be the year he breaks his TT duck and takes the top step of the podium? Is this Guy’s year?

Yamaha MT-07 Long Term Test Report

17 December 2014 by Andy Calton

The Yamaha MT-07 is hard to fault. Hard? Yes, but not impossible. While the perky twin is undoubtedly brilliant value for money, it does lack a little in the handling department. Get a bit jiggy with...

Triumph Street Tracker spied

17 December 2014 by Andy Downes

Triumph’s new Bonneville-based Street Tracker, which is due to go on sale in 2016, has been spied testing on the roads of Spain. These new spy shots also confirm for the first time that there will be...

Bike of the Day: BMW F650GS

17 December 2014 by Phil West

Although now superceded by the F700GS in truth BMW’s entry-level, novice-friendly, trail-style twin is little changed. It remains classily-built, well-equipped and a great introduction to...

Honda CB650F: long-term bike report

17 December 2014 by Alison Silcox

I’ve had fun riding the Honda CB650F all year, riding some long distances, visiting exciting places and having chance to ride at Silverstone circuit but none of these brought as big a smile to my face...

Custom Scouts debut Stateside

16 December 2014 by MCN News

Indian’s return of the iconic Scout has already been creating a storm of interest, and two hot customiaed versions which broke cover in the States this week will only add to the interest. Custom...

New MCN December 17: 5-in-1 Christmas issue

16 December 2014 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from December 17: – Ducati Scrambler first ride – Yamaha MT-09 Tracer first ride – New Triumph Street Tracker spied – Free glossy BSB...

Incredible Rossi celebration at the London Motorcycle Show

15 December 2014 by Steve Hunt

For the first time ever, eight of Valentino Rossi’s most successful and priceless race bikes will be brought together in a special one-off tribute to the G.O.A.T With nine world championship wins, 108...

Bike of the Day: Original 1986 Honda VFR750

15 December 2014 by Phil West

The bike that ‘reinvented’ Honda and arguably took motorcycling into the modern era still looks contemporary and is still useful today – not bad for a nearly 30-year-old machine! What’s more, good,...

Ducati builds millionth bike

15 December 2014 by Andy Downes

Ducati have marked the occasion of building their one millionth bike at the Bologna factory with the CEO presenting a Monster 1200S personally to the new owner in Milan, Italy. Ducati CEO Claudio...

Steve Parrish MAD Tour dates added

12 December 2014 by Andy Downes

More dates have been added to the successful stage tour of former 500GP racer, BBC commentator and well-known practical joker Steve Parrish. The MAD tour – which stands for My Adolescent Dad – is a...

Bike of the Day: £695 Triumph Tiger 900

12 December 2014 by Phil West

Yup, that’s right, just 6-9-5 squids. There’s no catch, either. It might not be mint but it all works and is all there. This first Hinckley Tiger might not yet have the allure of the early Speed...

Honda teases new Africa Twin

12 December 2014 by Andy Downes

Honda are continuing the build-up to the launch of the all-new Africa Twin next year with the second in a series of videos exploring the history of the famous name. Despite the firm heavily falling...

Bike of the Day: 1998 Triumph Thunderbird 900

11 December 2014 by Phil West

Although basically a re-styled Trident, Hinckley Triumph’s 1994-2000 T-bird retains a strong following thanks to its strong mechanicals, handsome retro looks, charismatic three-cylinder powertrain and...

Win with MCN!

11 December 2014 by Steve Hunt

Did you know that MCN has its own competition website? At the moment we have over £2000 worth of prizes to give away on winit.motorcyclenews.com and we add more every week. Here are some of our...

Norton Dominator is back

11 December 2014 by Andy Downes

The legendary Norton Dominator name is set to return as Norton announce they are already taking orders for a new, road-legal version of their Domiracer. These images direct from the Norton design...

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