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Honda shocks with new NM4 Vultus

21 March 2014 by Andy Downes

Don’t be fooled by the futuristic styling and concept bike looks, this is a full production bike from Honda called the NM4 Vultus which has just been officially announced. The looks are going to be...

Which Brit will have the greatest success this year in GPs?

20 March 2014 by MCN

In 2014 there will be eight British riders competing across MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 and they’re not just there to make up the numbers. Which of our riders do you reckon has the best chance of success...

Success for Triumph Explorer in RiDER Power survey

19 March 2014 by MCN

The great British biking public have voted, and now the results are in: the winner of RiDER Power 2014 is the Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer. Owners of the big three-cylinder adventure-touring bike have...

Honda reveals TT Revolution event plans

18 March 2014 by Andy Downes

Honda has revealed plans for a series of new events called “Honda TT Revolution” which will run at the Isle of Man TT festival with world famous DJs Carl Cox and Danny Howard headlined to play at...

New MCN March 19: Britain's best adventure bike

18 March 2014 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from March 19: Five-bike adventure test: BMW’s ultimate R1200GS Adventure takes on the KTM 1190 Adventure R, Triumph Tiger...

Aprilia 750 SS V2 concept

18 March 2014 by Oberdan Bezzi

Finally, a new real world sportsbike from Aprilia!

Honda do it all owners wanted

17 March 2014 by MCN

MCN is back on the lookout for owners of some of Honda’s do it all bikes. Specifically we’re looking for current owners of: Honda CBF1000 Honda VFR800 V-TEC Honda Crossrunner We’ll be using the...

£99 places still available for MCNLive!

17 March 2014 by MCN Staff

There are still a limited number of £99* places available for MCNLive! at Butlins Skegness on March 28-31 but you’ll need to hurry, they’re disappearing fast! MCNLive! is the ideal kick start to your...

MCN at 6000ft

16 March 2014 by Tony Burston

My better half carried MCN 4000ft from the valley floor to the top of an Austrian Alp. Maybe she thought she would be bored up there.

Who said retirement had to be boring?

14 March 2014 by stevedorset

These are a couple of bikes that I have built since retiring 18 months ago. The Honda was inspired by the Honda factory racers of the sixties and is based on a 1979 CB750KZ. The BMW is my take on a...

Signed Rossi items up for auction at MCN Live!

14 March 2014 by MCN

Signed Valentino Rossi items are rarer than hen’s teeth, thanks to the Italian’s notorious reluctance to stick an autograph on any old thing, which makes the star items at the Riders for Health...

Aprilia 750 cafe racer concept

13 March 2014 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my concept for a 750cc Aprilia cafe racer!

Have a spin with Marquez's helmet

13 March 2014 by MCN

In this week’s MCN, we have an incredible feature on some of the most iconic helmets in motorcycle racing; from Evel Knievel to Jorge Lorenzo. We look at construction, paint and technology, and how...

Video: WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Norton Domiracer Ridden

12 March 2014 by MCN

Norton’s new, limited-edition Domiracer is arguably the most exciting British motorcycle in years, in being not just beautiful but promising a fabulously sensual riding experience. MCN’s Phil West got...

New MCN March 12: New Norton Domiracer world first test

11 March 2014 by MCN

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from March 12: World first test: New Norton Domiracer World exclusive interview: Marquez speaks out World’s greatet iconic...

Horex unveils new ‘café racer’ VR6

10 March 2014 by Andy Downes

German firm Horex has revealed a new café racer style version of the VR6 roadster which shares the same 1218cc six-cylinder motor but gets a host of cosmetic changes for the limited edition of which...

Warning over fake insurance broker con

10 March 2014 by MCN Staff

A rise in ‘ghost brokers’ has prompted a warning from one of Britain’s biggest insurers about these fake firms who have been ripping off new riders in particular. MCE Insurance – a well, respected insurance provider, and one of 43 chosen by MCN for our MCN Compare service – has issued the warning after what it calls a ‘significant increase’ in the problem in the past year with first-time insurers...

Harley-Davidson shows three new models

10 March 2014 by Andy Downes

Harley-Davidson has shown three new models for 2014 with a new Low Rider, SuperLow 1200T and a Street Bob Special Edition. The three new models join a heavily revamped Harley-Davidson range which was...

Ducati charity challenge

07 March 2014 by Andy Davidson

Ian Wood will be riding solo from John O’Groats to Land’s End on his 1979 Ducati 900 GTS for Dementia UK. Ian from Northamptonshire will leave Jack’s Hill Café, Towcester on April 17 and ride up to...

MCNLive! Ride with TT legend John McGuinness

06 March 2014 by MCN Staff

Twenty time TT winner and outright lap record holder John McGuinness will be the star guest at this years MCNLive! at Butlins Skegness on March 28-31. On 4pm on Saturday afternoon the Morecambe...

Bajaj MotoGP bike

06 March 2014 by Oberdan Bezzi

The future great competitors for the European and Japanese manufacturers will certainly be from India! A first signal could be the participation of Bajaj in MotoGP.

Why don't you commute by bike?

05 March 2014 by MCN

Commuting to work by motorbike can save you a lot of money and time, and add enjoyment to a potentially miserable journey. So why don’t you do it?

Book your tickets now for MCN Live!

04 March 2014 by MCN

MCN Live! 2014 at Butlins, Skegness is just around the corner and you could book your weekend party from as little as £99. This year’s event is shaping up to be a great event, with music from Chas...

New MCN March 5: Rossi on top

04 March 2014 by MCN

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from March 5: MotoGP shock week: Rossi on top as Lorenzo slumps New Ducati Diavel revealed Britain’s best real world bikes...

New Ducati Diavel revealed

03 March 2014 by Andy Downes

Official images and technical data reveal that Ducati’s game-changing Diavel will benefit from a host of revisions for 2014, three years after the bike was launched to widespread acclaim for...

Go big at MCN Live!

03 March 2014 by MCN

Saturday night at MCN Live! Skegness has to be seen to be believed. What started out a few years ago as a bunch of biking mates in comedy wigs has mushroomed into the UK’s best-loved fancy dress...

GetGeared offers 'Lidl' discount

28 February 2014 by Tony Hoare

Lidl, the German supermarket chain, starts its annual motorcycle kit sale today (February 27), with a selection of cheap helmet and clothing offers including a flipfront helmet for £39.99 and...

Taking a break while working at Triumph

27 February 2014 by gavin burton

Me and my brother Gary working at Triumph headquarters.

Video: Honda Fireblade SP group test

26 February 2014 by MCN

With a blueprinted engine and snazzy chassis parts, the new Honda Fireblade SP has a price tag to match its European rivals. But does it beat them at their own game? We find out on sunny Spanish roads...

Yamaha MT-09 Triple Cafe concept

26 February 2014 by Oberdan Bezzi

This is the fabulous Yamaha Cafe Racer concept based on the three-cylinder MT-09 engine.

Priority access to weekly MotoGP show

25 February 2014 by Steve Hunt

It’s been well publicised that the only place to watch MotoGP from within the UK is with BTSport for the 2014/2015 season. When it was officially announced late last year, the exclusive license deal...

Product review: Motovudu2

25 February 2014 by Michael Neeves

Motovudu 2, Dark art of Performance, £19.99 Tester: Michael Neeves Time used: All 93 pages in two sittings What’s good? Ex-500cc GP and WSB star Simon Crafar’s first book dealt with all the riding...

Alternative air-cooled twins needed

25 February 2014 by MCN

MCN is on the hunt for owners of alternative air-cooled twins. Specifically we’re looking for current owners of: Harley-Davidson XR1200 Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog BMW R1200R We’ll be using the...

Mallory Park set to reopen with free gala event

25 February 2014 by Simon Patterson

Mallory Park is set to reopen this weekend with a gala event that is open, free of charge, to the public, as the Leicestershire track resurrects from its seeming demise only months ago. The track, now...

Laverda SF-3 Concept

25 February 2014 by Oberdan Bezzi

A joint venture between Triumph and Piaggio Group may bring back to life the legendary Laverda brand. The SF-3 with the three-cylinder engine 675 may be the first step.

New MCN February 26: Norton special

25 February 2014 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from February 26: Exclusive: New BMW S1000F Roadster planned World first test: New Honda Fireblade SP takes on Panigale S, RSV4...

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