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New Enfield’s on the right track: Dirt-inspired 650 twin tracker spied in testing on UK roads

14 April 2022 by Phil West

A new street-tracking naked version of Royal Enfield’s 650 twin range looks almost ready to go into production. These covert pictures were taken by an MCN reader, who spotted the machine – sporting...

Harley-Davidson Nightster: New entry-level water-cooled Sportster model replaces iconic 883

12 April 2022 by Richard Newland

Sixty-five years after the first Sportster, Harley-Davidson have produced their first water-cooled entry-level model, which also rekindles the Nightster name in the range. Pulling off the same...

Lincs and Notts rideout aims to raise thousands for local Blood Bikers and Air Ambulance groups

12 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

A group of charitable volunteers have organised a 62-mile ride this coming September to raise money for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance, plus both the Lincolnshire and...

Beliebe it or not: Vespa teams up with Justin Bieber for special Sprint

12 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Vespa have unveiled a special edition Sprint, designed by none other than Justin Bieber. The teen pop idol turned millennial fashion icon (nope, don’t ask us either) has turned his hand to design,...

Current affairs: Horwin planning fast-charging ‘niobium-battery’ bike by 2024

12 April 2022 by Ben Purvis

The Brazilian arm of electric bike firm Horwin has inked a deal with niobium supplier CBMM to bring ultra-fast charging niobium batteries to the company’s bikes as soon as 2024. Niobium is an element...

Keep yourself safe: Police offer tips ahead of start of riding season

12 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Lincolnshire Police have asked riders to be vigilant as they return to the roads over the Easter weekend. Having examined their statistics for the last three years, Lincs police say that the most...

Yamaha developing power steering for motorcycles

11 April 2022 by Ben Purvis

The barrage of rider aids on today’s bikes would be unthinkable to riders even a decade or so ago but Yamaha’s latest addition could be a game-changer – not only adding an extra layer of safety but...

‘It’s not like other shows – it’s real’: Dropping the S-Bomb on the BBC’s Sunday night hit – The Speedshop

08 April 2022 by Saffron Wilson

There’s not much that can beat spending Sunday evening on the sofa in the company of great biking stories, as you try to ignore the inevitable arrival of another Monday. And to make Sundays even...

Sammy Miller’s 'Miller' returns to join famous museum

08 April 2022 by Phil West

Sammy Miller MBE, riding legend and owner of the Sammy Miller Museum, has just finished the restoration of arguably his rarest bike yet – the one-off, eponymously named, ‘Miller’. Although most famous...

Adventure Spec release Honda CRF300L accessory range

07 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Kit retailers Adventure Spec have released a range of parts to turn the Honda CRF300L from tame green laner into a fully fledged small-capacity adventurer. The range follows on from their already...

MPs probe Norton pensions: Inquiry aims to protect future pension holders

07 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Parliament’s Work and Pensions Committee has launched an inquiry into the collapse of pension schemes run by former Norton Motorcycles owner Stuart Garner with the aim of better protecting and...

Septuagenarian keeps on riding: Charity support sees lifelong biker remain on two wheels after cancer

07 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

A lifetime biker can celebrate his 75th birthday this week on two wheels thanks to support from the National Association of Bikers with a Disability (NABD). Retired church minister John Schofield, 74,...

More than 80 collectable bikes up for grabs in April auction

06 April 2022 by Phil West

Two collections of classic bikes, including machines as diverse as a 1949 Norton International, 1952 Sunbeam S7, 1978 Kawasaki KH250 triple and even a rare Morgan three-wheeler, are among the stars of...

MotoGP tech to improve airflow is set to make its way onto road bikes

05 April 2022 by Ben Purvis

If you’ve had even a passing interest in MotoGP over the last few years you’ll have noticed there’s something of an aerodynamic revolution underway for motorcycles. And some of that work is trickling...

MCE refunds arrive: Riders finally get some cash back after long delays

05 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Four months after MCE Insurance Company Limited fell into administration, and two months since the administrators cancelled policies, riders have started to receive partial refunds from the Financial...

Special delivery! Sunra Robo S Utility designed to zap goods across busy city centres

04 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Small electric bike specialists Sunra have revealed a new Robo-S Utility model, designed to zap across city centre low emission zones delivering goods and cutting transport costs for...

Piaggio announce special urban scoot in partnership with Feng Chen Wang

04 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Piaggio have teamed up with clothing designer Feng Chen Wang to create a special version of the 1 electric urban scoot. Finished in a striking lime green watercolour design, prices start at £2750 for...

A bit on the side: Watsonian report post-pandemic sales boom

04 April 2022 by Phil West

British sidecar specialists Watsonian are reporting a post-pandemic sales boom and are celebrating their success with a new Triumph Speedmaster kit. Based in Moreton-in-Marsh in the heart of the...

Langen’s bright future: High-end Brit firm reveal plans for four-stroke and electric models

01 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Wigan-based Langen Motorcycles are here for the long haul, with founder Chris Ratcliffe revealing a four-stroke model is set to appear in the next 18 months and development of an electric bike is...

Clock ticking for imports: Stocks of 1980s and 1990s exotica hit by price hikes

01 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

A leading seller of rare and collectable two-wheeled specials has told MCN that the UK’s pool of 80s and 90s dream bikes is being squeezed, thanks to increased appetite in the US and rising purchase...

BMW confirm R1300GS launch date and build their millionth boxer engine

31 March 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

The date the new BMW R1300GS will be revealed has been announced, on the day the one millionth BMW GS adventure bike model rolls off the production line in Berlin, marking a milestone in a production...

Bike security video special: Angle grinder vs chains and a ground anchor

31 March 2022 by Ben Clarke

There’s a feeling a that if a thief really wants your bike, they’ll get it. And this isn’t helped by the ready availability of battery-powered angle grinders – whether that’s in your local DIY...

Incoming! Mutt GT-SR 125 and 250 models set for April release

30 March 2022 by Saffron Wilson

Founders of Mutt Motorcycles, Benny Thomas and Will Rig, have given MCN an exclusive sneak peek at their upcoming GT-SR models, due to be released in April 2022. Available as both a 125 and 250, it’s...

Good news for Harley-Davidson: ‘expansive removal’ of tariffs taking effect in June

29 March 2022 by Phil West

A deal has been reached between the UK and US suspending retaliatory tariffs on imported American products such as Harley-Davidsons, leading to potentially cheaper bikes. Back in 2018, following a...

Aston Martin Broughs delivered: First customers receive 183bhp/180kg track-only turbo twin

29 March 2022 by Phil West

The phenomenal, ultra-exclusive, Aston Martin Brough Superior AMB 001 lives at last – and is heading to customers with even more power than originally hoped. First revealed in November 2019, the AMB...

Yorkshire council district becomes the latest to let bikers use bus lanes

28 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

A Yorkshire council district has become the latest to allow motorcycles to use bus lanes. Calderdale Council in West Yorkshire, which includes Halifax, Brighouse and Sowerby Bridge, has now joined a...

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 goes on UK tour

28 March 2022 by Ben Clarke

Triumph are currently undertaking a test ride tour for their new Tiger Sport 660, running between March and June 2022. Bikes are available for both A and A2 licence-holders, visiting 15 Triumph...

Triumph’s UK R&D department set for expansion and extra staff

28 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Triumph’s UK facility received a further boost this week with news that it’s to expand its R&D department and take on extra staff. This follows the announcement earlier this month that the British...

Last Quasar rides again: Unfinished feet-forward machine rescued

28 March 2022 by Phil West

The last ever Quasar – the radical, ‘feet-forward’, fully-faired motorcycle developed in Britain in the 1970s – has been rebuilt ready for the road – and is now being offered for sale. It was bought...

UK design house creates last-mile electric delivery scoot for Middle East and North African markets

28 March 2022 by Dan Sutherland

A Warwick-based design house has created a plug-in last mile delivery scooter for the Middle East and North African (MENA) markets to tackle the growing consumer demand in the region. Called the Rena...

All-new KTM 125 Duke breaks cover: New engine, frame, suspension and more for 2023

25 March 2022 by Phil West

KTM look set to reveal a virtually all-new 125 Duke this autumn, with fresh spyshots taken in Spain revealing changes to the engine, frame, ancillaries and more. We’ve ridden it! 2024 KTM 125 Duke...

QJMotor 701 and 701R: Enter the new parallel universe

24 March 2022 by Ben Purvis

With the demise of the 600cc four-cylinder sportsbike, a chasm has emerged that’s rapidly being filled by new parallel twins. The Yamaha R7 is leading the way but rivals are hot on its heels and two...

Chancellor's fuel duty cut welcomed but retailers call for patience updating forecourt pricing

23 March 2022 by Phil West

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s 5p-per-litre cut in fuel duty in response to rocketing petrol prices has generally been welcomed by the motoring industry – but retailers are also warning that it may take...

Christian Pfeiffer: Bike world rocked by shock death of stunt star

23 March 2022 by Phil West

Motorcycling lost one of its greatest ever stunt riders this week with the tragic news that Christian Pfeiffer took his own life at the age of just 51, following a reported long bout of...

Triumph team up with Gibson for special DGR Bonneville

22 March 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph have teamed up with guitar brand Gibson to produce a special edition Bonneville T120 to be awarded to the highest fundraiser at this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) charity...

Honda Hawk 11: Rocking new café racer revives the spirit of the 60s

21 March 2022 by Ben Purvis

Honda have previewed a new Hawk 11 ahead of an official unveiling at the 2022 Tokyo Motorcycle Show. Despite its café racer styling, the Hawk 11 is based on Honda’s new NT1100 tourer, itself derived...

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