Latest Motorbike News

US streetracker spotted at Bonneville 50th

26 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

This cool streetracker, based on a Hinckley Bonneville, was spotted at Sunday’s Triumph Bonneville 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon. It was built by Richard Pollock of...

Bike thieves in Wellingborough area

26 August 2009 by Stritchy

There have been a spate of bike thefts in the Wellingborough (Northants) area. Following discussions about this on the Honda Owners Club Northants Forum one of our members fitted an alarm to his...

Video: Metisse McQueen Desert Racer ridden

25 August 2009 by MCN

The new Metisse McQueen Desert Racer has to be the coolest off-roader ever created. A limited run of 300 will be made and MCN has taken one for a spin. Watch the video to see and hear the Metisse...

Norton heads to Bonneville speed trials

25 August 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Norton boss Stuart Garner sent these pictures of the Norton NRV588 rotary racer being crated up ready for to fly out to the legendary Bonneville salt flats in Utah. Garner will be riding the bike flat...

Rossi’s brother v Rossi: compare and contrast

25 August 2009 by Guy Procter

Luca Marini is Rossi’s half-brother (they share a mum), and despite being separated by 18 years, the 12-year-old is following an eerily similar path to his brother. Luca talks exclusively to MCN of...

MCN reclaim Wales t-shirts available now

25 August 2009 by MCN

MCN is to reclaim North Wales from the region’s anti-motorcycle police force by staging a mass ride to Snowdonia National Park – show your support with this campaign t-shirt. Note: orders placed...

New riders wanted for MCN feature!

25 August 2009 by Rupert Paul

Fancy a fun day out? We’re looking to recruit six newly-qualified or learner riders to act as guinea pigs for a new kind of bike training. Over the past 16 years, Australian-based training and safety...

New MCN August 26: Fifty years of the Triumph Bonneville

25 August 2009 by James Keen

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale August 26we have an 8-page special celbrating 50 years of the Triumph Bonneville, including a free double-sided poster dedicated to the British icon. Subscribe...

Suzuki releases new all-black Gladius

25 August 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Suzuki has added an all-black colour option to the Gladius range in addition to the three existing colours. Suzuki Gladius motorcycles for sale The blue/white, white/pink and green/black colour...

Video: In search of the Triumph Bonneville

25 August 2009 by MCN

In the anniversary year of the legendary Triumph Bonneville, we take the new Bonneville SE on a trip to visit the people and places that maintain the name of a British icon. Find a Triumph...

Moto Morini builds rival for new 1098 Multistrada

24 August 2009 by Chris Newbigging

These spy shots from Motociclismo.it show Moto Morini is building a road-biased version of the Granpasso adventure bike to take on Ducati’s forthcoming 1098-powered Multistrada replacement. The new...

Ventura launch carrier for retro bikes

24 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Ventura bike racks has produced a range of luggage carriers suitable for modern classics, including this new option for the Moto Guzzi V7. Light, stable and versatile, Ventura’s aerodynamic luggage...

Krugger’s Overmile

24 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Belgian Freddy Bertrand of the Krugger Motorcycle Company is one of the great ‘master builders’ of the kustom bike world and this is his latest creation, ‘Overmile’. See the Overmile in action...

Habortown Bobber

24 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

There’s a new custom bike flick on the way. The Harbortown Bobber is the latest DVD from the Scott DiLalla and Zakk Coffman, directors of the award-winning ‘Choppertown: The Sinners’ and...

Motorcycle robbers take £2 million in 39 seconds

24 August 2009 by Andy Downes

Dramatic CCTV images of a smash-and-grab robbery of a London jewellery store have been released showing six robbers on three motorcycles taking £2m of jewels. The six thieves rode a KTM Super Duke...

Pulled over for a loud exhaust in North Wales

24 August 2009 by Anonymous

While in north wales on Saturday the 22nd at the horse shoe pass with the ponderosa cafe in sight. M Number plate’s and pipe’s were the order of the day, 6 got busted, 3 for plate’s to small one that...

Doggles

23 August 2009 by street3ple

These guys rode past us on Deadwood Main Street, South Dakota, on their way to the Sturgis 2009 Meet – who said sidecars aren’t cool?

Team-GBNF in aid of promise dreams

23 August 2009 by Kevin Daniels

Team-gbnf are a group of bike fans that each year raise funds for a good cause.As part of this we are having an online auction of items that we have collected. The auction is now in its final week so...

North Wales Police in action on the road to Penderosa cafe Sat 22nd August

23 August 2009 by AlBlade

A group of 8 mates out on Saturday (travelled from North West UK, West Mids, South Wales) – heading up from Llangollen and at layby pulled all bikes in. Variety of tickets issues – £60 for a small...

Benelli Mojave"450

22 August 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

A tribute dedicated to the Benelli Mojave 360 that the dealer USA Montgomery Ward ordered in. This is my idea of what the modern version could look like.

Video: WCC Court Summons demonstration video report!

22 August 2009 by ojosef

After a fantastic ride from the Ace Cafe, the No To the Bike Parking Tax campaign hits the one year anniversary by presenting Westminster City Council with a Court Summons, signed by riders in a superb display of local democracy in action. The next demonstration by the campaign will take place on 30th September 2009. For more details visit the campaign website here:...

Ducati GS rival won't be called Cayenne

21 August 2009 by Steve Farrell

Reports that Ducati’s new BMW R1200GS rival will be called the Cayenne have been denied by a factory sources. It had been reported elsewhere the bike would be named after Porsche’s four-wheel-drive...

Bonneville special: Headlamp cover kit

21 August 2009 by Rob Hull

This yesteryear racing-style head lamp cover kit is only for show, but it’ll make a big difference to the look if retro racer is what you’re going for. It’s available for the Bonnie in the Triumph...

Roehr 1250 full review

21 August 2009 by James Keen

The Roehr 1250 has been ridden and rated by MCN – you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the MCN Roehr 1250 review “The Roehr is a very exclusive, hand-built,...

Bonneville special: 902cc big bore kit

21 August 2009 by Rob Hull

If you want get some extra performance from your Bonneville, this is the way to go. Buy parts for the Triumph Bonneville in the MCN Shop With this big bore kit from Norman Hyde torque is raised by...

Bonneville special: Jenks Aluminium power velocity stack

21 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Next week’s issue of MCN is out fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Bonneville, and to get you in the mood we’ve got a selection of Bonneville related cool products. This is Jenks’ spun Aluminium...

Nikel-plated Brembo callipers

21 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Just in from Brembo Racing distributors Mode Performance is this gorgeous new nikel-plated calliper kit. They are replicas of the Brembo callipers used by MotoGP teams and are available for all...

Biker denies 166mph charge

21 August 2009 by Steve Farrell

A motorcyclist has denied speeding at 166mph on a Suzuki GSX-R1000. Neil Purves, 27, is accused of reaching the speed on the Dolphinton Straight of the A702, a 60mph road in the Scottish Borders, on...

Yoshimura release new exhaust for Suzuki Gladius

21 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Yoshimura has always been associated with producing top quality top level exhaust systems for Suzuki, and one of the latest to arrive is this ‘TRC’ option for the Gladius. The 650cc V-twin can be...

New GPR Powercone exhaust for KTM 690SM

21 August 2009 by Rob Hull

The KTM 690 Supermoto comes as standard with arguably the worst looking pair of exhausts imaginable, so this stylish Powercone replacement from GPR could be the answer you’re looking for. It’s a...

Burglar stopped with Arai RX-7 Corsair

21 August 2009 by Rob Hull

According to the latest Arai newsletter, a member of the public successfully apprehended a burglar in his own home using his Colin Edwards replica Arai. The release states that the Arai owner’s wife...

Facebook group backs MCN's Reclaim North Wales campaign

21 August 2009 by Steve Farrell

A Facebook group is backing MCN’s campaign to reclaim North Wales for bikers The group – which was not started by MCN – has gained nearly 400 members within hours of being created. We’re challenging...

New Schnitzer BMW F800R and K1300R tested

21 August 2009 by Andy Downes

First ride of AC Schnitzer’s hotted-up F800R in next week’s MCN Handling dramatically improved Cost – £8000 (est) German tuning wizards AC Schnitzer has unleashed its full aftermarket tuning range on...

First ride on new Metisse McQueen Desert Racer

21 August 2009 by Trevor Franklin

Road test in next week’s MCN Genuine Triumph TR6 engine Off-road only £13,999 Metisse Motorcycles is producing a limited run of 300 replica Steve McQueen Desert Racers and MCN takes one for a spin...

Scorpion support biker charity

21 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Scorpion exhausts have shown their support for the BHCB (Big Hearted Charity Bikers) by raffling off a voucher for one of their exhaust options. The British exhaust aftermarket specialists are long...

RamAir filters now available in the UK

21 August 2009 by Rob Hull

You can now purchase RamAir filters in the UK after VE (UK) signed up to be the exclusive distributor for the UK. RamAir filters have a true racing pedigree in motorsport covering all aspects, from...

Bike news