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Triumph announces 2013 financial results

13 December 2013 by Andy Downes

Triumph has announced financial results for the year up to June 30, 2013 which are different to those reported in the Financial Times this morning which the British bike firm says were ‘incorrectly...

Scott Redding to star at Thundersprint 2014

13 December 2013 by MCN Staff

Next year’s Thundersprint (May 10-11 2014) will be headlining the talents of Scott Redding, the youngest rider to ever win a Grand Prix aged just 15 years and 170 days, and who almost took the 2013...

Ducati Multistrada owners wanted

13 December 2013 by MCN

MCN is on the hunt for Ducati Multistrada owners. Specifically we’re looking for current owners of the original 620 and 1000/1100 models as well as the current 1200cc model. We’ll be using the...

Trail riders’ fury as PDNPA vows to continue lane closure policy

13 December 2013 by MCN News

The Trail Riders Fellowship is outraged that the cash-strapped Peak District National Park Authority appears determined to continue with its policy of forcing trail bikes out of the park, even though...

TEN limited edition Metzeler calendars up-for-grabs!

13 December 2013 by MCN Staff

Metzeler is offering 10 lucky MCN readers an exclusive chance to win a 2014 Metzeler Classics Calendar. The 21st edition of the coveted calendar is ‘The Road to Legend’, a celebration of the brand’s...

Bumper Christmas MCN on its way!

12 December 2013 by MCN Staff

The Bumper, Christmas issue of MCN is available from December 18th at your newsagents, on your iOS/Apple devices and now on Google/Android too! It includes: – The world’s first Fireblade SP test – Guy...

Video: NEW 2014 V-Strom 1000 Suzuki's Back!

11 December 2013 by MCN

After teasing with images and pre-production models of their new 1000 adventure bike for over a year, we finally got the chance to ride Suzuki’s new V-Strom. With a sub £10k price and ABS and traction...

How old were you when you started riding motorbikes?

10 December 2013 by MCN

How old were you when you started riding motorbikes? Were you a sprightly teenager (off road only, honest, officer!) or were you a late convert or a born again biker?

Triumph’s 250 naked spied again

10 December 2013 by MCN

Triumph’s fantastic-looking 250cc baby Street Triple has been spied testing in Spain for a second time, this time clearly loaded with electronics measuring front and rear suspension movement. The 250...

New MCN December 11: Suzuki's Back!

10 December 2013 by MCN

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from December 11: Suzuki’s back: New V-Strom with more power, traction, ABS, all for under £10k Winter special: Great bikes for...

Emmett bailed after Heathrow airport arrest

09 December 2013 by Andy Downes

Sean Emmett has been released on police bail until March 2014 while further police investigations into the death of his wife are carried out. Emmett was arrested on Thursday morning last week after...

Go naked for less than £5,000

06 December 2013 by MCN Staff

2007 Triumph Speed Triple If you are after a naked bike that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face every single time you take it out for a run then look no further than the Speed Triple. Over 90...

Emmett arrested on suspicion of murder at Heathrow airport

05 December 2013 by Andy Downes

Sean Emmett was arrested on his return to the United Kingdom at Heathrow airport this morning on suspicion of murdering his wife while on honeymoon in Dubai. Father-of-three Emmett, 43, was held by...

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 launch

04 December 2013 by Adam Child

MCN Senior Road Tester Adam Child is currently at the launch of Suzuki’s all-new V-Strom 1000 Adventure in Almeria, Spain. The new adventure bike is expected to arrive in dealers for early February...

Lembit Opik joins MAG full-time

04 December 2013 by Andy Downes

Former Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik has been recruited as Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) to work for the organisation full-time. Opik was an MP...

Michael Rutter and Phil McCallen sign-up for Revolution

04 December 2013 by Ped Baker

Michael Rutter and Phil McCallen have just been announced as two more star riders competing in next February’s live-action Revolution show. The duo complete Michael Dunlop’s three-man team and both are fired-up for the challenge. Rutter is the definitive multi-skilled rider having competed in every discipline from the roads of Ireland and Macau to 500cc Grand Prix. He’s not afraid of trying (and...

Conor Cummins live from 1.30pm!

01 December 2013 by MCN

Today’s Facebook takeover will be brand new Honda TT racer Conor Cummins. Leavequestions for the 2 metre man and we’ll get him online to answer them from 1.30pm onwards! Post your questions over at...

Bradley Smith live from 5pm!

30 November 2013 by MCN

In the latest of our Motorcycle Live special guests, we’ve got Bradley Smith in the MCN studio to answer your questions from 5pm onwards. Leave your questions in the comments below, and Jamie Whitham...

Royal touch at Motorcycle Live

30 November 2013 by Simon Patterson

Bike mad His Royal Highness Prince William visited Motorcycle Live today, as he dropped into the show at Birmingham’s NEC for a look at some of the 2014 bikes on offer, as well as visiting a number of...

Alex Lowes live at 3.30pm on MCN Facebook

30 November 2013 by MCN

The first of our guests today will be BSB champion Alex Lowes, taking over Facebook to answer your questions from 3.30pm today! Post your questions over at our Facebook page and we’ll hand over to...

New Hesketh 24 revealed

29 November 2013 by Andy Downes

This is the first new model from British firm Hesketh Motorcycles, which will be available in a limited run of 24 examples when it goes on sale in February 2014. The brand was recently bought by Paul...

Michael Laverty takes over our Facebook!

29 November 2013 by MCN

We’ve got our next live event from Motorcycle Live coming up in an hour, with PBM Aprilia MotoGP racer Michael Laverty taking over our Facebook to answer your questions! Post your questions in the...

Scott Redding Q&A from Motorcycle Live

29 November 2013 by MCN

In a first for MCN, we’ve just concluded a LIVE Q&A with Scott Redding from Motorcycle Live at the NEC! Former racer James Whitham, now a leading bike racing commentator, put the best of your...

Video: Metzeler Sportec M7 RR exclusive test

29 November 2013 by MCN

Metzeler’s new Sportec M7 RR is the replacement for the firm’s out-going Sportec M5 Interact sports tyre. In our world exclusive test, we get to put the tyres through their paces around the Pergusa...

UK version of Ducati 1199 Panigale Senna

28 November 2013 by Andy Downes

Ducati recently revealed plans for a limited run of 1199 Panigale Senna recreations of the original 916 but there is a catch; they are only available in Brazil. Now Ducati Aylesbury has come up with...

MCN on iPad only 99p this weekend!

28 November 2013 by MCN

For this weekend only MCN on the iPad will be available for only 99p! The flash sale starts Firday November 29 and ends Monday December 2. MCN on the iPad includes all the latest news, road tests and...

Supersport 400 owners needed

28 November 2013 by MCN

MCN is on the hunt for owners of supersport 400s. Specifically we’re looking for current owners of the Honda CBR400RR, Kawasaki ZXR400 and Honda VFR400R NC30/NC35. We’ll be using the information to...

Video: Kawasaki Z1000 first ride

28 November 2013 by MCN

The Z1000 has been the most serious Japanese ‘super naked’ since 2003, and Kawasaki have determinedly reinvented it ever since. For 2014, it’s re-styled and eschews electronics in favour of...

Walker takes Race School on tour

27 November 2013 by Simon Patterson

The Chris Walker Race School is looking to bounce back from the demise of it’s home at Mallory Park, with an even bigger and better schedule for 2014 announced today at Motorcycle Live. With the...

Video: Ducati Panigale 899 fights Suzuki and Triumph

27 November 2013 by MCN

Ducati’s eagerly anticipated ‘baby’ Panigale 899 is the new challenger in the middleweight sports bike division. We pit it against the class leading Suzuki GSX-R750 and the hugely capable Triumph...

£1 off January issue of Bike, out now!

27 November 2013 by MCN

You can claim £1.00 off the latest issue of Bike magazine, which comes with a free supplement marking the 90th birthday of BMW motorcycles. They’ve got quite a bit to celebrate. Bike’s custom bike...

If you could download an expert bike skill overnight – which would you pick?

27 November 2013 by MCN

If you could download an expert bike skill overnight – which would you pick?

Staff Blog: Natural order restored

27 November 2013 by Tony Hoare

I thought I was done for winter. After a couple of weeks on holiday I’d not got back into the habit of riding to work every day, thanks to my insistence that I would only ride when I wanted to, not...

Staff blog: Garage blues

26 November 2013 by Phil West

As you’ll all, no doubt, have noticed, winter has arrived. And as you’ll all equally no doubt know, winter is a time for garages. Though I’m planning to run the Tiger Sport through as much of this...

New MCN November 27: Z1000 Simply Brilliant

26 November 2013 by MCN

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from November 27: World first Kawasaki Z1000 test: Simply brilliant! Scoop: New Triumph 250 Baby Daytona and Street Triple spy...

Victory announce five year warranty

25 November 2013 by MCN

Victory Motorcycles will offer a UK first five year warranty available on all new 2014 models. The extended warranty covers parts and labour charges for repair or replacement of defective parts and...

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