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CFMoto 700CL-X Sport recalled over software updates

16 November 2023 by Phil West

CFMoto have issued a recall on their parallel twin 700CL-X Sport model following concerns over the need for a software update. The 700CL-X Sport was launched by the Chinese brand in spring 2022 as...

Bristol Biking Girls riding group raise money for Air Ambulances UK with charity calendar

16 November 2023 by Phil West

Female riding group, Bristol Biking Girls have created a charity calendar for 2024, raising money for Air Ambulances UK and commemorating their founder who tragically died following a motorcycle...

Next generation OSETs arrive: electric off-roaders coming in 2024

16 November 2023 by Phil West

Leading British electric off-road specialists, OSET, have launched what they claim is the “next generation” in battery powered fun and competition machines. Called the ‘TXP’ range – which stands...

How to: fit a new horn

16 November 2023 by Bruce Dunn

The horn is an essential safety component so it needs to be as loud as possible. While most standard horns are sufficient, if you’re a heavy user of your bike’s horn button (for example you ride in...

Biking legends: Robert Dunlop

16 November 2023 by Stuart Barker

With big shoes to fill right from the start, when Robert Dunlop started racing in 1979 his brother Joey had already won a TT, and by the time Robert came to the fore in the 1980s, big brother was...

Big read: Steve Rodgers’ McAMS Yamaha squad say goodbye to BSB

16 November 2023 by Josh Close

The Bennetts British Superbike Championship lost one of its most successful teams at the end of the season as McAMS Yamaha pulled down their pit garage shutters for the final time. Steve Rodgers’...

The MCN Test: £70-a-month prize fighters

16 November 2023

This year, we’ve been spoilt when it comes to affordable, middleweight nakeds. Where Yamaha’s MT-07 once reigned supreme as a frugal and confidence-inspiring fun factory, both Honda and Suzuki...

Techwatch: Inside Honda's E-Clutch

16 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Honda have launched a new E-Clutch system for their 2024 four-cylinder CBR650R and CB650R range, which allows riders to pull away, stop, and shift without ever pulling in a lever. All you need to...

BSB insight: Dean signs for Honda

16 November 2023 by Michael Guy

Dean Harrison will lead Honda’s road racing charge after signing with the team to race at the North West 200, Isle of Man TT along with a full campaign alongside Andrew Irwin in British Superbikes.

MCN and Parkers’ Best Medium Van award goes to the all-new Ford Transit Custom 

15 November 2023 by MCN

Collaboration with Parkers MCN has partnered with sister title Parkers – the definitive resource for car buying advice in the UK – to bring you the award for the Best Medium Van in their prestigious new Van and Pickup Awards...

MCN exclusive: Meet the new Langen LightSpeed LS12 - a Brit bruiser with 1000bhp-per-tonne

15 November 2023 by Emma Franklin

Three years after launch of their first model, Britain’s youngest manufacturer Langen are back with an all-new bike – and the new £44,440 Langen LightSpeed LS12 is as far away from their 250cc...

Birthday bash! Norton celebrate 125 years with special liveries

15 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Norton Motorcycles are celebrating 125 years of the iconic British name with a number of special liveries, inspired by past motorcycling successes. Given the anniversary, a total of 125 bikes will...

MCN Workshop: How to protect your bike in winter

09 November 2023 by Bruce Dunn

Ride on through winter without worrying about furry fasteners. Combat corrosion with this helpful guide… Make a clean start Anti-corrosion treatments are an essential part of modern bike care,...

World's greatest bikes #6: Honda RC30

09 November 2023 by Jon Urry

No production bike has had a more profound impact on the racing world than the Honda VFR750R RC30. A bold claim, maybe, but where Ducati’s homologation specials weren’t actually able to be...

Big Read: Harley Owners Group celebrates 40th anniversary this year, so MCN headed to Thunder in the Glens

09 November 2023 by Saffron Wilson

It’s been a big year for Harley-Davidson. Not only have the company celebrated their 120th anniversary, but 2023 also marks 40 years of HOG, the world-famous Harley Owners Group which unites die-hard...

The MCN Test - sub £10k globetrotters: Honda Transalp vs KTM 790 Adventure

09 November 2023 by Jon Urry

Certain price bands have a mental barrier attached to them. That’s why £9999 sounds so much better than £10,000. And that’s why it was so crucial for both Honda and KTM to keep their latest...

Exclusive: MCN gets Jorge Lorenzo’s unique take on Marquez, MotoGP 2023 and beyond…

09 November 2023 by Leonardo Villanova

Three-time MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo remains a regular in the paddock where he commentates for Spanish TV, and as a 47-time race MotoGP victor he know a thing or two. MCN sat down with the...

MotoGP Sepang preview: It's getting humid in here!

09 November 2023 by Josh Close

The battle between Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin for this year’s title looks set to go down to the wire in Valencia. Either way, Ducati will successfully defend the crown they waited 15 long...

Moto Guzzi makes the V85 TT better for your wallet

09 November 2023 by Phil West

Moto Guzzi has revealed a new and more wallet-friendly V85 for next year. There will be three V85 models from 2024 with the original, core V85 TT, as launched in 2019; the more touring orientated V85...

Vespa family gets updates at Eicma

09 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Alongside revealing the new twin-cylinder Moto Guzzi Stelvio at Eicma 2023, Piaggio Group bosses also went to the trouble of pulling the covers off a revised Vespa scooter range. Now fully...

Yamaha’s RayZR scooter boasts light weight, style and hybrid tech

09 November 2023 by Phil West

Yamaha’s all-new, entry-level 125 scooter not only has a name which evokes 1990s Motorola flip phones, it looks set to be a great buy both for young riders and commuters with its mix of light weight,...

Fantic Imola 125 concept hints at new road sportster

08 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Fantic may be largely celebrated for their off-road history, but a recent surprise reveal of two road-focussed 125 concept machines could hint at a new direction for the future. Already producing a...

Ducati honours the history books: Panigale V4 SP2 30° Anniversario 916 revealed

07 November 2023 by Ben Purvis

Those of us old enough to recall the Ducati 916 launch in 1993 will remember how jaw-dropping it was, but few imagined that 30 years later it would still be seen as one of the most important bikes in...

Electric Himalayan and more! Royal Enfield’s electric plans revealed

07 November 2023 by Curtis Moldrich

Royal Enfield used their platform at last week’s international show in Milan to offer audience members and online onlookers a glimpse into the future of the company – pulling the covers off an...

Everyday super naked: meet the new KTM 990 Duke

07 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

KTM have whipped the covers off a brand-new 990 Duke naked, which takes over from the departing 890 as the firm’s mid-size sporting option – designed to thrill on track, as well cut the mustard on a...

Indian FTR gets MX treatment for ultra-rare special edition

07 November 2023 by Phil West

US brand Indian Motorcycle has announced a new, limited-edition version of their FTR1200 V-twin street tracker for 2024 along with a similarly limited-edition new bagger, the Challenger Elite. The...

Tree-mendous! Fully loaded Zero DSR/X Black Forest costs £23k but is at the cutting edge of electric bike development

07 November 2023 by Phil West

The limited-edition Zero DSR/X Black Forest is the highlight of leading electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero’s 2024 range. Based on the current DSR/X adventure bike, the Black Forest comes with a...

Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid: the Ninja hybrid goes naked

07 November 2023 by Curtis Moldrich

Less than a month on from the international press launch of Kawasaki’s Ninja 7 petrol electric sportsbike, the Japanese firm have doubled down on the planet conscious concept and revealed a second...

Kawasaki bolsters their A2 licence range with Ninja 500 and Z500

07 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Kawasaki have revealed not one but two new 500 parallel twins for 2024 – replacing the existing Ninja 400 and Z400 with a pair of larger 451cc options to meet the latest Euro5+ emissions...

MV Agusta LXP Orioli: the 9.5 concept comes to life

07 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Two years on from the reveal of their Lucky Explorer 9.5 concept, MV Agusta have whipped the covers off their first production adventure motorcycle – taking that early design idea and moulding it into...

The Blade is back: New Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is the sharpest yet

07 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The 2024 race-spec CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is taking what Honda calls ‘a huge step forward’ in performance, specification – and even styling – in a renewed bid to produce the superbike capable of...

Honda NX500 is the return of the Dominator... sort of

07 November 2023 by Phil West

Like the CB500F naked, the Honda CB500X gets a new name for 2024, but it’s not the one you might expect. With the Hornet moniker filtering down to the CB500F, we suspected the CB500X adventure bike...

VIDEO: the Honda CBR600RR returns to UK showrooms

07 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

It’s official, 600cc supersport bikes are back in Blighty, with Honda announcing a UK return for their CBR600RR following its departure from the range at the start of 2017. And this time it’s got...

New Honda CB1000 Hornet is a super naked with a sting

07 November 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Honda have quietly ditched their CB1000R naked for 2024 in favour of a new CB1000 Hornet, powered by a detuned version of the firm’s 2017 Fireblade superbike motor. Revealing a select number of...

Honda upgrade their baby 'Blade with a new look and screen for 2024

07 November 2023 by Phil West

Last year’s parallel twin Honda CBR500R did a passable impression of a Fireblade and for 2024 the firm have taken matters a step further by tweaking the fairing to mimic its big brother even more...

Box of tricks: Seamless shifting for Honda's CBR650R and CB650R

07 November 2023 by Phil West

Honda’s popular mid-size four-cylinder duo, the CBR650R sportsbike and CB650R naked have both had a major makeover for 2024 – becoming the first bikes in the brand’s range to feature a new ‘E-Clutch’...

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