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Big power boost for new Benelli? Latest bike from QJMotor gives hints for next-gen TRK

19 May 2022 by Ben Purvis

Chinese bike firm QJMotor is the sister company to Benelli with a range that closely mirrors the Italian brand’s line-up. Changes to their bikes are therefore likely to be carried across in the future...

Big twin future at Moto Morini: Revitalised firm confirm new 1200 alongside middleweight line-up

19 May 2022 by Alan Cathcart

Moto Morini have confirmed that a 1200cc V-twin will be returning to their fleet in 2024, alongside plans to introduce a mid-size design for potential supersport duties. “For 2024, the range will...

Day of Champions raises over £206,000! Big-hearted MotoGP fans dig deep for charity

18 May 2022 by Phil West

The star-studded Day of Champions, the charity event held before the British MotoGP at Silverstone and the first for two years due to the pandemic, has raised £206,550. Organised by Two Wheels for...

Mega ride to honour Sgt Matt Ratana: 2000-mile epic for biking mate

18 May 2022 by Phil West

Friends and colleagues of murdered police officer Matt Ratana have completed the first of three 2022 charity challenges organised in his memory. On bikes worth an average of £1000, including Matt’s...

Doing it for the kids: James Toseland raises £7000 for children's hospital

17 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

A set of leathers worn by double World Superbike champion James Toseland in the 2001 season have raised £1280 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital in an online auction. The leathers are from...

£120k raised for Ukraine: Stunning MV leads the way in fundraising auction

17 May 2022 by Phil West

This 1974 MV Agusta 750, which sold for £48,000 last week, was the star of a charity fund-raising event which has now raised a total of £120,000 for the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. The classic...

BMW adaptive aero springs into action: How pop-out bodywork is the future of aerodynamics

17 May 2022 by Ben Purvis

The idea of moving bodywork is far from new, but BMW are looking to get in on the act without the use of electronics. We’ve had electrically adjustable screens for years and more recently Moto Guzzi’s...

Thanks for the memories: The East of England Showground hosts its final MCN Festival of Motorcycling

16 May 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

It was a fond farewell to the East of England Showground, as tens of thousands of visitors enjoyed a combination of live events, test rides, bargains and manufacturer stands at the final Devitt MCN...

Racing returns to Aintree: Liverpool circuit back after three years

16 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Bike racing is set to resume at one of Britain’s most historic circuits later this month following a three-year layoff complicated by Covid. Aintree Racing Circuit which, as its name suggests, is...

Spark up a ton of fun: LiveWire offer 100 S2 Del Mar specials to the UK and Europe

11 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

LiveWire have announced two limited-edition colourschemes for their incoming electric S2 Del Mar which will be limited to 100 UK and European customers. We’ve ridden it: Read our Livewire S2 Del...

HEX GS-911 is the tool for BMW Bikes you didn’t know you needed

11 May 2022 by MCN

HEX PROMOTION Whether you like it or not, motorcycles are increasingly more electronic which can make understanding what is going on inside your bike when the brake light doesn’t work (for example) pretty complex.

Lincs women ride together: Group asks for more riders to join up

10 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

An online group encouraging more women to get together on two wheels across Lincolnshire is going from strength to strength, attracting almost 350 members since it began in late 2019. The...

Harry Bott covers 8000 miles on 96-year-old bike raising cash for the RNLI

10 May 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Harry Bott, 23, rode into Southend-on-Sea late last month to visit the 238th and final lifeboat station in a challenge that has seen him cover roughly 8000 miles on a 96-year-old Sunbeam Model 1 in a...

Harley-Davidson Nightster goes on tour: See the bike at your local dealer

10 May 2022 by Ben Clarke

Harley-Davidson have announced a dealer tour for their new Nightster model – but you’d better be quick as it’ll only be in your local town for one day only. You’ll be able to head down and see the...

K1600 on a mission: Rider visits 26 countries to spread the word on soil

09 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

A 64-year-old Indian spiritualist is three-quarters of the way through a 26-nation, 20,000-mile ride from London to India, in an unusual bid to raise awareness of the dangers of soil...

Ovaobike reveal six-model range as new e-brand hits Britain

09 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Yes, another new Far Eastern electric bike brand – but this time with a difference. Taiwanese-built Ovaobike may be new to Brit bikers but the current three-model range boasting Brembo brakes and a...

Anti-tampering victory for bikers: Petition sees MPs debate the impact of proposed ban

06 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Campaigners are celebrating following the Government’s confirmation that proposed new vehicle ‘anti-tampering’ regulations won’t ban most traditional motorcycle modifications as originally...

Double Dutch electric racer! Students aim for MotoGP laptimes with e-bike project

05 May 2022 by Phil West

This MotoGP-lookalike electric racer is one of two battery-powered machines recently revealed by a team of Dutch students, developed in partnership with World Superbike championship-winners, Ten Kate...

Combat’s new Bomber: £100k V-twin unveiled

05 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Extreme American V-twin brand Combat – formerly known as Confederate Motorcycles – have announced their 2022 range of bikes which is now headed by the new £100,000 ‘Bomber’. The new bike is based...

Bikestop celebrates 10-year D-Air anniversary with May 7 event

04 May 2022 by Saffron Wilson

Bike Stop in Stevenage are celebrating 10 years of stocking and selling Italian kit brand Dainese’s D-Air products and are marking the occasion with an event on Saturday May 7 2022. To celebrate...

MCN guide: choosing an electric dirt bike in the UK

04 May 2022 by Ben Clarke

While the motorcycle world at large is taking its time to warm to electric alternatives to petrol, there’s one category that’s embracing the tech with open arms in the UK: electric dirt...

Best of British: Norton snap up 55 classic models to celebrate firm's heritage

04 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Norton Motorcycles are taking a deep dive into their illustrious history and establishing a new heritage collection spanning 55 classic models built over 76 years. The new fleet was purchased from...

Pumping you for money: How we’re still paying too much for fuel, despite 9p-per-litre price drop

03 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Research into fuel prices across the UK has revealed that we should be paying less at the pumps, despite the average price per litre falling by nearly 9p in July. According to findings from the...

Honda to celebrate 30 years of the Fireblade at Donington Park BSB

29 April 2022 by Josh Close

Honda are planning a special weekend for their customers and fans at Donington Park on the weekend of May 20-22 to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Fireblade. The original bike, the CBR900RR,...

Bonhams Phil Morris auction: Buy a piece of motorcycle racing history

29 April 2022 by Ben Clarke

Bidding is underway for the contents of the Phil Morris Road Racing Museum in a special Bonhams online auction. Highlights of the collection – which includes over 330 pieces of racing memorabilia –...

Getting amped up: D3O develop new AMP helmet liner system absorb low-level impacts

29 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Motorcycle helmet safety standards have been rightfully given a boost recently with the introduction of ECE 22.06 and a greater focus on rotational injuries. Now armour specialists D3O want to take...

CRF300 Rally Raid: Upgrades to turn lightweight Honda into mini adventurer

28 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Rally Raid Products have created a package of upgrades for the CRF300L and CRF300L Rally that turn it from a cheap and cheerful trailbike into a well-equipped lightweight adventure bike. “Lots of...

High-octane Hayabusa: TTS supercharger delivers at least 300bhp at the back wheel on road-legal Suzuki

27 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Silverstone-based TTS have created a bolt-on supercharger to fit every generation of Hayabusa and it catapults the horsepower at the Suzuki’s rear wheel to between 300bhp and 360bhp. The kit uses a...

Getting gassed up for the road: Off-road specialist GasGas ready to take to the tarmac

26 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

GasGas are taking their first modern era steps into the road market, revealing their SM 700 and ES 700 single-cylinder middleweight range. The supermoto-style SM 700 and dual-purpose ES 700 share...

Aprilia Pro for a day: Grab some track time with GP riders

26 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

As part of their ‘All Stars’ festival at Misano, Italy, on May 7–8, Aprilia are offering an on track ‘pro experience’. On the Sunday those who are lucky enough to bag tickets will get to spend the day...

Revolutionary Shoei ‘Opticson’ helmet is edging towards production

22 April 2022 by Ben Purvis

The idea of having a head-up display (HUD) inside a motorcycle helmet is far from new, but despite dozens of false starts, it’s still not a technology that’s managed to break into mainstream...

Major rethink as KTM aim to increase touring abilities of 1290 Super Duke GT

22 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

New spyshots have emerged showing that KTM are working on another 1290 Super Duke GT update less than a year after the current model received a minor refresh. Appearing to be a ground-up redesign, it...

Battle to hit a 300mph standing mile is hotting up as five hotshots close in

20 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Guy Martin has been back out testing his turbo-charged Suzuki Haybusa as he targets the 300mph standing mile record – but the TT hero and TV star won’t be getting things all his own way as more squads...

Lincolnshire Police target motorbikes in Operation Snap

20 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Lincolnshire Police have renewed their call for drivers to snoop on motorcyclists by uploading dashcam footage. As part of their ‘Operation Snap’ campaign, which encourages members of the public to do...

Yamaha reveal XSR125 Legacy edition for 2022

19 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha have revealed a new XSR125 Legacy edition for 2022, which builds on the firm’s pre-existing learner legal retro roadster with fresh colours, spoked wheels and chunkier Metzeler Karoo...

Indian ditch the chrome to become the face of American performance

14 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

One hundred and seventy-seven mph. That was Jeremy McWilliams’ top speed as he fired up the banking at the Daytona on his way to taking the top spot at the King of the Baggers. A few seconds quicker...

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