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Cruising for a bruising: Ducati shed weight and swap V-twin for V4 power in their 2023 Diavel

28 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

The Ducati Diavel muscle cruiser has become the latest in a line of models from Bologna to ditch a traditional V-twin motor in favour of a liquid-cooled V4. The aptly named Diavel V4 will arrive in...

Ambitious plans at Royal Enfield: Bosses drop hint about middleweight future

28 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Royal Enfield bosses have confirmed to MCN that there are plans in place to increase their line-up within a year, with a focus on the 250cc-750cc bracket. The Indian firm celebrated their best-ever...

KTM take over CFMoto distribution for UK and Ireland from 2023

28 October 2022 by Ben Clarke

KTM have agreed a deal to take over the distribution of CFMoto bikes in the UK and Ireland from January 2023. The relationship between the two brands has been flourishing for some time, having...

Litelok's angle-grinder resistant lock you can put in your rucksack

27 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Security specialists Litelock say their new X1 Moto D-lock offers the perfect combination – maximum strength in a compact, lightweight and portable design. The X1 has been engineered to withstand...

The Famous James: Brit firm looking for investor to put it back on the map

27 October 2022 by Ben Clarke

There’s no shortage of reborn historic brands from the heyday of British motorcycling on the market at the moment. Brough, Triumph, Royal Enfield, Norton and (more recently) BSA are all trying to tap...

Track-only KTM RC 8C goes on a diet and gains more power for 2023

26 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

KTM are aiming for faster lap times and greater control with their 2023 KTM RC 8C, which boasts seven more horsepower, upgraded electronics, and more weight-saving solutions. The track-only...

Crooked custom RGNT: Swedish electric brand celebrate arrival on British shores

26 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Kungsbacka electric motorcycle firm RGNT have marked the arrival of their £13,990 No.1 Scrambler SE and £12,990 No.1 Classic SE in the UK with a special build in partnership with German custom house...

Let Suzuki make it all better for you… Free service will sort repairs if your bike is attacked by thieves

25 October 2022 by Ben Clarke

Suzuki have launched a new aftercare programme to help owners who have recovered their stolen bike or had an accident by dealing with insurance companies and organising repairs. And the best part is,...

Ducati Streetfighter V4 updated: Electronic updates and track focused SP2 model unveiled

20 October 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Ducati have updated their Streetfighter V4 range with learnings from the Panigale including an updated chassis set up, fancier electronics and a top of the range track-spec SP2 model. The biggest...

Motorcycles, bourbon and street art collide: One-off LiveWire showcased at east London art gallery

20 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Until last week I could count on one finger the number of motorcycle events I’ve attended that included, skateboard screen printing, London street art, cult magazines and Wild Turkey, and still have a...

Motorcycle accident stats hit ten year low, Government data shows

19 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Motorcycle fatalities have fallen to the lowest number in 10 years outside of lockdown-hit 2020. Newly published Department for Transport (DfT) statistics show 322 riders lost their lives in...

More Energicas inbound: Sales boss confirms Experia adventure bike could spawn up to five new models

19 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Electric brand Energica have plans to develop up to five new models based on the Experia adventure bike before the end of 2027. Sales Director Giacomo Leone confirmed the move at the Intermot show in...

A taste of yesteryear: Vintage Motorcycle Club announces loan scheme

18 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

The VMCC (the Vintage Motorcycle Club) has opened the doors of its extensive garage of modern and pre-war classics to its members by offering free loans. Over forty motorcycles, located across the...

Bologna bullet: Ducati bring WSB to the road with their next generation 240hp Panigale V4 R

14 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati are galloping headfirst into the 2023 World Superbike season with a new Panigale V4 R homologation special pumping out a claimed 237.2bhp in track-ready trim. The 998cc V4 R exists to go...

Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire division becomes publicly traded company

13 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Harley-Davidson and AEA-Bridges have completed their business deal to create the publicly traded LiveWire PLC, trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for the first time on Tuesday, September...

Alpinestars Tech Air 3: Clever gear you can stash in your rucksack when you aren’t riding

13 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Alpinestars’ new autonomous airbag system, the Tech-Air 3, could save your life in the blink of an eye – and it is small enough to pack away in a rucksack or under the seat of a scooter when you...

Raw power for carbon special: Horex unveil exclusive Raw99 edition of striking VR6 naked

12 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Horex will be celebrating their centenary next year and are marking the occasion with a new carbon-clad version of their brutish VR6 musclebike. The VR6 Raw99 builds on the technology already found...

Last rumbles of Thundersport: Popular club racing series calls it a day after 15 years

12 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

The Thundersport GB club racing series is calling time after 15 years of close competition and having played a vital role for young talented riders moving on up into both British and world...

Undressed to M-press: BMW reveal ballistic 200bhp+ M1000R naked with winglets and superbike tech

11 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

BMW have stepped out from the shadows and directly into super naked title contention with their new M1000R. BMW M1000R competition A winged-assassin, complete with a claimed 206.5bhp, S1000RR...

Carbon-clad corner carver: BMW ready up for 2023 WSB season with latest M1000RR draped in aero upgrades

11 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Alongside the reveal of the M1000R BMW have also upgraded their fully faired M1000RR with more advanced aerodynamics, which claim to boost top speed and stability. The M RR builds on the S1000RR...

Parkers Awards: Best Large Van and Best Electric Van winners revealed in association with MCN

11 October 2022

Parkers – the definitive resource for car buying advice in the UK – have partnered with MCN to bring you the awards for the Best Large Van and Best Electric Vans in their prestigious New Car Awards...

Phil Read – ‘The Prince of Speed’ – has died aged 83

11 October 2022 by Stuart Barker

Britain’s most successful motorcycle racer, Phil Read MBE has died at the age of 83. He was one of the greatest motorcycle racers ever to come out of Great Britain – and with 121 Grand Prix podiums to...

Budget route to big adventures: Voge take aim at Honda CRF300 Rally with bargain single

11 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Chinese brand Voge have a new A2 licence-compliant single set to take on Honda’s £6449 CRF300 Rally in the low-capacity trailie market. If you’re not familiar with Voge, they are subsidiary of...

Prepare to be dazzled! Pricing revealed for Triumph's Chrome Edition bikes

10 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Triumph are bedazzling their Bonnies and sprucing up their Scramblers with a run of chrome editions. Inspired by the chromed tanks of the 1937 Speed Twin and the 1960s Tritons, the collection spans...

Getting ghosted: D3O’s latest armour offers flexibility and comfort without sacrificing safety

07 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Armour is no good if it’s so hefty and restrictive that you end up taking it out – especially in kit like riding jeans – which is where the latest gear from British firm D3O comes into its own. The...

Phil Read – ‘The Prince of Speed’ – has died aged 83

06 October 2022 by Stuart Barker

Britain’s most successful motorcycle racer, Phil Read MBE has died at the age of 83. He was one of the greatest motorcycle racers ever to come out of Great Britain – and with 121 Grand Prix podiums to...

Baffling technology: Yamaha and Akrapovic up the power without breaking noise limits on GYTR project

06 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha’s track-only R1 GYTR will arrive in dealers for 2023 with a new Akrapovic Mid Muffler System promising more power, less weight and a noise level below 101dB. Available across Yamaha’s entire...

MSV fined following fatal accident at Oulton Park track day in 2013

06 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Motorsport Vision Ltd (MSV) have been fined £158,000 and ordered to pay court costs of £250,000 following a fatal accident on an Oulton Park track day in 2013. The company, who operate various...

Country star and AMA Hall of Fame inductee Loretta Lynn dies

06 October 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

The most unlikely American Motorcycle Association (AMA) Hall of Fame inductee, country music star Loretta Lynn, has died at the age of 90. The Grammy Award winning singer is best known for hit...

MCN man smokes 'em: Bruce Dunn clinches 2022 Blue Haze Championship

05 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

MCN tester and workshop guru, Bruce Dunn, wrapped up the 2022 BMCRC Blue Haze GP championship with one round to spare, following a successful 2022 campaign aboard his Yamaha TZ250. With the series...

Horex Regina Evo: Carbon-framed single-cylinder retro breaks cover

05 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

German firm Horex, who are best known for their six-cylinder VR6 naked range, have revealed a striking new single cylinder retro at the Intermot trade show in Cologne, complete with a carbon fibre...

Premium Bonds: Triumph celebrate 60 years of Britain’s best-known spy with special Speed Triple RR

04 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph are celebrating 60 years of James Bond with a limited-edition version of their half-faired Speed Triple 1200 RR. Priced at £21,995 and limited to 60 units worldwide, the ultra-rare Speeds...

Back with a buzz! Honda’s legendary Hornet name returns in new 750 parallel-twin

04 October 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Honda have finally revealed their all-new CB750 Hornet, which looks set to take the fight directly to the ever-popular Yamaha MT-07. Designed at Honda’s R&D facility in Rome, the angular naked...

Racing royalty for sale at Stafford: Ex-Troy Bayliss MotoGP Ducati headlines Bonhams autumn auction

03 October 2022 by Phil West

Bonhams auctioneers are giving race fans the once in a lifetime opportunity to own a former factory-backed Ducati MotoGP bike, ridden by Troy Bayliss at this October’s Autumn Stafford Sale. Part of...

Rally racer! Yamaha release GYTR kits for the Ténéré 700

30 September 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha have launched a series of performance kits for their popular Ténéré 700 – and they’ve been drawn directly from the factory rally racing programme. The GYTR (Genuine Yamaha Technology...

Limited Guzzi V100 special revealed, despite standard bikes still not hitting dealers

30 September 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Moto Guzzi have released a limited run version of their 1042cc twin-cylinder V100 Mandello sports tourer, celebrating the firm’s strong ties with the Italian Navy. Called the V100 Mandello...

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