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A cracking effort: Bikers and bunnies combine for charity Easter runs

18 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Thousands of motorcyclists dressed up and donated money and time to worthwhile causes over the Easter weekend in a series of egg runs. One such event was the ride out for The Children’s Hospital...

Cops in disguise: Police use unmarked HGV to catch offending motorists

18 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Police patrolling the M1 between Leeds and London have recorded almost 700 offences during a week of targeted action in unmarked HGVs. Running from March 6 to March 12 as part of Operation...

Play time! Ride 5 video game on the way

14 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The fifth instalment of the Ride video game franchise will arrive on August 24, 2023 – allowing players to race the latest in motorcycling exotica on a series of iconic race tracks from around the...

Mahle Powertrain open state-of-the-art centre at old Cosworth HQ

14 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

As transport shifts towards a greener future, established UK brands and fresh start-ups are working to ensure bikes have a decent future. Now Northampton-based Mahle Powertrain, part of a larger...

Learning to ride helps your mind: Training school invest in mental health

14 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

A national motorcycle training school firm are working with the Mental Health Motorbike charity to appoint 24 members of staff across the country as accredited Mental Health First Aiders. The...

Husqvarna Vitpilen 901: Sportier Husky twin incoming

14 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Husqvarna look set to reintroduce a large-capacity version of the Vitpilen roadster, with spy shots showing a sporty offering that’s based around KTM’s 890 Duke. Currently, there is only the £5499...

Muscular misfits! Ducati Diavel V4 vs Triumph Rocket 3 R vs Kawasaki Z H2

14 April 2023 by Chris Newbigging

The world is gradually embracing non-conformity. Fitting in, doing as you’re told, behaving as expected by ‘beige’ people… who wants that? Not us. Freedom is allowing people to live the lives they...

Big boost for care in the air: Kent, Surrey, Sussex Air Ambulance awarded £10k grant

13 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The Kent, Surrey, Sussex (KSS) Air Ambulance charity has been awarded a £10,000 grant by the F. A. Alford Charitable Trust – established by Frederick Alford, founder of the Alford Bros dealership in...

Plug before you play: Campaign urges people to protect their hearing on the move

13 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The UK’s only tinnitus-specific charity is calling on more riders to get into the habit of using ear plugs to prevent permanent damage. Tinnitus UK say continuous exposure to noise of over 80...

Standing on its own two wheels: Yamaha say self-balancing bike will help minimise accidents

12 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Last year, Yamaha pledged to eliminate motorcycle accidents with a three-tiered approach focusing on skills, connectivity and technology. A major part of this involves developing self-balancing...

I can't believe it's not Rutter: Road racer honoured with Macau Madame Tussauds waxwork

12 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Road racing legend Michael Rutter, alongside his Ducati 998RS, has been immortalised in wax at the Macau Grand Prix Museum, with a new lifelike waxwork produced by Madame Tussauds. Commissioned by...

New commuter scooter: Lexmoto SRT 125 unveiled

12 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Small-capacity bike specialists Lexmoto have revealed their Euro5 learner-friendly SRT scooter for 2023, and it’s yours for under £2200. Designed as a no-nonsense commuter for getting from A to B,...

Elite new cruisers: Limited-run luxury tourers introduced by Indian Motorcycle

11 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Indian Motorcycle have introduced a new £38,495 Pursuit Elite and £29,095 Chieftain Elite for 2023, with only three of each model available to UK customers. In total, just 150 Pursuits and 175...

Supersize me: Is a super-scooter really all any biker needs?

07 April 2023 by Jon Urry

Maxi scooters are huge across Europe but are all-to-often shunned by us Brits. Are we missing a trick? With all practicality of a scoot and the power of a proper motorcycle, there’s not much they...

Efuel: What is it, how is it made and can it save the internal combustion engine?

07 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

As governments around the world propose firm dates for the end of new petrol and diesel powered vehicles and search for alternative fuel sources, you might be forgiven for thinking we’re living in the...

Fancy a dirty weekend in Chester? KTM dealer announces Filthy48 event

06 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Chester KTM are hosting an adventure riding weekend, featuring on- and off-road guided routes, live music and workshops discussing riding skills, maintenance and navigation tips. The Filthy48...

Shark lift the lid on braking technology

06 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Shark have released a full-face helmet with some ingenious technology – an automatic, integrated brake light system that requires no wiring or fancy pairing compatibility. The Skwal-i3 was first...

£101K for our helicopter heroes: Foundation remembering young MX racer raises six-figure sum

05 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

A charity started in memory of a talented young motocrosser who lost his life at a British Youth Championship meeting in 2021 has now donated £101,000 to Air Ambulances UK – who support the work...

Buy with confidence: Suzuki introduces service activated warranty

05 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Suzuki have launched a new Service Activated Warranty which, following a service, automatically extends a motorcycle’s care period after the initial three years are up. To activate the warranty,...

Knievels ride again: Welsh charity ride inspired by stunt legend gets ready to roll in 2023

05 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

A stars and stripes cavalcade of intrepid fundraisers dressed as Evel Knievel will attempt to raise thousands for the NSPCC in late May by covering more than 1000 miles across Wales on motorcycles...

Let's trade keys: Mega money off at KTM

04 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

KTM are offering customers a massive £2000 trade-in bonus against their 1290 models (excluding the Super Duke GT). That means you can get an extra two grand towards a KTM Super Adventure S or R, KTM...

Triumph mark 10 years of work with Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride with limited edition Bonneville T120

04 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph Motorcycles and the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride are celebrating 10 years of working together with a new Bonneville T120 Black DGR Limited Edition. Priced at £12,595 and limited to 250...

Delays to bike tests: Examiners in some areas set to strike in April

03 April 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Motorcycle examiners will take industrial action this month, forcing many riders to reschedule their motorcycle tests. The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union are striking over pay,...

New direction for Supersport: Engineering guru Tony Scott reveals new Triumph-based Moto Evo racer concept

03 April 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The 600cc supersport class has died in Europe, with just the track-only Yamaha R6 Race remaining as a traditional fully faired four-cylinder screamer. As a result, the production-based British...

Norton widen their net: Partnership with sportscar firm announced for latest dealership

31 March 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Norton Motorcycles have announced another dealership destination, partnering with high-class sportscar firm Williams Automobiles, based in Chipping Sodbury. Up until now, the dealer has focused...

A proper grand tour! Suzuki's GSX-S1000GT takes on the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT

31 March 2023 by Jon Urry

In the distant past Grand Tours were undertaken by upper-class toffs. Nowadays, however, the term is more closely associated with three old men attempting to rekindle their youth on telly or vehicles...

How much?! Ducati 916 SPS smashes UK auction price record

31 March 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

A Ducati 916 SPS has been sold for a UK record price of £55,000, proving the cost-of-living crisis has yet to hit the classic motorcycle market. The 1997, 996cc fuel-injected twin-cylinder poster...

Future-proof new Langens: Two Stroke brand work on batteries

30 March 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Having successfully got their glorious Two Stroke roadster into production and confirmed a new four-stroke model, Langen are developing battery systems for the motorcycles of tomorrow. With the...

Stunning Italian exotica goes under the hammer at this year's Devitt Insurance MCN Festival of Motorcycling on May 14

30 March 2023

Promoted Content Silverstone Auctions have just confirmed a jaw dropping collection of Italian machines are to be auctioned off at this year’s Devitt Insurance MCN Festival in Peterborough. The collection includes...

Caofen F80 models hit the UK market

29 March 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Emerging electric brand, Caofen have announced pricing for their F80 models, one road legal the other just for the trails, as they hit the UK market. The road ready F80 Adventure will retail for...

NI training on the brink: Insurers still refusing to provide policies for Northern Ireland riding schools

29 March 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Northern Ireland’s largest motorcycle training centre is on the brink of closure and the industry faces collapse as riding schools continue to struggle to secure insurance policies. “I have spoken...

Scottish cops target safety: Top officer says bikers are welcome but warns of enforcement if rules are broken

29 March 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Scottish Police are attempting to eliminate deaths on the country’s roads, by urging motorcyclists to ride legally and sensibly or risk facing enforcement action this summer. “We genuinely hope...

Big brother won’t be watching yet: UK police aren’t planning to adopt controversial dashcam phone app

28 March 2023 by Ben Clarke

A Ukranian app that turns your smartphone into a dashcam that can upload evidence straight to the police is trying to launch in the UK in this year, according to its maker. DashcamUa (or DashcamUK...

The Italian Job! Can Moto Guzzi’s new V100 Mandello upset the sports-touring establishment?

25 March 2023 by Jon Urry

Moto Guzzi aren’t the first name you think of when it comes to tech. True, in the past they demonstrated their prowess with the V8 GP bike but when they celebrated their centenary last year, their...

SuperBusa blasts past 218mph! Road-legal TTS Performance SuperBusa takes straightline speed to the next level

24 March 2023 by Dan Sutherland

MCN’s resident speed tester Bruce Dunn has taken the British-built TTS Performance SuperBusa to an astounding 218.1mph in an exclusive test at RAF Cottesmore. The supercharged road bike is...

Langen go four-stroke: Brit firm behind bespoke Two Stroke roadster confirm ‘mystery’ project

24 March 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Wigan-based Langen Motorcycles are ramping up the development of a new four-stroke machine that could be revealed as a concept as early as Motorcycle Live (November 2023) – but they are keeping their...

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