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KTM apply 'Pikes Peak' formula to 1290 Super Adventure

18 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

KTM are testing a new variation of their Super Adventure that’s clearly designed to go up against the likes of Ducati’s Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak. Just like Ducati have done with the Pikes Peak, KTM...

Fantic on the up: New factory, new engines and even new bikes from resurgent Italian brand

15 March 2022 by Alan Cathcart

Fantic are going from strength to strength, with big plans for the future, according to CEO Mariano Roman. Having only been revitalised eight years ago, the brand now has 30 importers and 1000 dealers...

Royal Enfield Scram 411: Stripped back Himalayan is ready to scramble around town

15 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Royal Enfield have unveiled the Scram 411, a stripped-back Himalayan adventure bike that’s been fettled for tackling the urban jungle, rather than the actual jungle. Sharing many of the same...

Return of the Dax! Honda revive their long-lost model with new ST125 single

14 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

After a 41-year absence from the UK, Honda have revived the humble little Dax. Following on from the success of the Super Cub, Monkey and Grom on which it’s based, the ST125 is a cute mix of old and...

Famous five: Indian release special FTR after their fifth championship victory

11 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

After five years back-to-back wins, Indian Motorcycle have celebrated the total domination of their FTR750 racebike with a limited-edition version of their FTR production bike. Effectively a ‘greatest...

Ducati hail their new V4 SP2 as the 'ultimate racetrack machine'

10 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Ducati have unveiled the £34,295 V4 SP2, which they say it’s the pinnacle of track performance for mere mortals like us. Built on the 1103cc V4 Desmosedici Stradale from the V4S, rather than the...

Stroke survivor Andy Ibbott set for Everest Base Camp trek

10 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Motorcycle industry veteran Andy Ibbott, who suffered a catastrophic stroke in 2011, is trekking to Everest Base Camp to raise money for charity. A former MCN road tester, Ibbott worked around bikes...

Serial globe-trotter Nick Sanders resumes paused circumnavigation as pandemic recedes

09 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Adventure rider Nick Sanders has set off on his lap of the world once again after the coronavirus pandemic brought the trip to a halt in Australia. Sanders covered 18,000 miles before Covid intervened...

Spied: Big changes as Triumph test Öhlins-equipped Street Triple 765

09 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Triumph are working on a top-spec Street Triple to take over from the RS as the pinnacle of the 765 pile. The current bike has been with us since 2020 and does an excellent job. But that update was...

New Buell machines and orders just weeks away

08 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Buell are getting ready to restart manufacturing on November 1, with online reservations to open at the same time. This will be the first time new Buells have rolled off a production line since...

Yamaha becomes the latest major manufacturer to pursue electric sales

08 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Yamaha have planted their flag in the move to electric with the unveiling of two scooters, one pedelec (which is a bit of a licence weirdo for us) plus three electric bicycles. This isn’t Yamaha’s...

BMW K100 review and used buying guide: Ever heard of the Flying Brick?

07 March 2022 by Ped Baker

Ben Kingham, owner of BMW K series specialists BSK Speedworks reveals his buying tips for the 987cc four cylinder BMW K100, affectionately known as the Flying Brick… Related: 30th anniversary of K...

Consultation could see bikes banned from green lane routes

07 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Riders are being urged to respond to a consultation on the green road network that could be used to ban bikes vehicles from unsealed and minor tarmac roads. The Government has begun the exercise on...

Bike tax on the up: Machines over 600cc cross the £100 threshold

07 March 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Motorcycle tax rates are set to increase from April 1 2022, with bikes over 600cc crossing the £100 threshold. Motorcycles in this category will now cost £101 a year as a one-off payment – an increase...

Portuguese students make electric motorcycle brand

07 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Three young Portuguese motorcyclists have turned their success from building parts and accessories into an electric motorcycle start-up. The trio met as part of the MotoStudent programme, investing...

Bold new hybrid planned: Yamaha design has petrol motor to extend electric battery range

04 March 2022 by Ben Purvis

Hybrid cars are rapidly becoming the norm as a stepping stone to full electric power and there’s a growing suggestion that bikes might take the same route. In 2030 it will become illegal to sell new...

Fresh 5Four hits the road: Guy Willison’s striking hand-built custom Honda CB1000R is revealed

03 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Motorcycle customiser Guy Willison has unveiled the finished version of the second custom Honda built under his 5Four brand. Willison first built a CB1100RS in 2019, before turning his attention to...

Customiser lightens Indian FTR with layers of sleek carbon fibre

02 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Indian have revealed a second machine from customiser Brice Hennebert called the FTR Black Swan, this time taking cues from 1990s sportsbikes. Hennebert got the idea while racing at the Wheels & Waves...

Royal Enfield commemorate 120th anniversary with special editions

01 March 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Royal Enfield have unveiled a pair of special edition 650s to commemorate their 120th anniversary. The limited run of Interceptor 650 and Continental GT650s will go on sale in a first come, first...

Return of the 400cc four-cylinder sportsbike as Chinese Colove 400RR revealed

01 March 2022 by Ben Purvis

Chinese brand Colove are promising a series of new machines for Europe including a 400cc sportsbike and an 800cc adventure bike. The 400cc fours that emerged in the second half of the 1980s...

Retro racing heads to the continent with the Great Malle Mountain Rally

24 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Malle have expanded their events calendar, going international to complete a bumper summer of biking fun. Malle have been running their ‘inappropriate bike’ races since 2015, later adding the Great...

Yamaha’s latest hydrogen engine paves the way for new breed of bikes

24 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Yamaha have unveiled a V8 hydrogen powered car engine that sets the stage for a two-wheeled version. The prototype is based on the 5-litre engine from the Lexus RC F with Yamaha modifying the...

Custom Indian FTR AMA channels the style of 1980s racers

24 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Indian have unveiled the first of two new custom bikes built by Brice Hennebert, the man behind their Appaloosa drag racer. The first one seen here is the FTR AMA, while the Black Swan will be...

Kawasaki World Superbike team auction heritage tribute ZX-10RRs

23 February 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Kawasaki Racing Team are auctioning two road-going Ninja ZX-10RR superbikes, paying tribute to the iconic ZXR750 H2 and GPZ900R. The two track-focussed machines are inspired by special heritage...

Indian Challenger-based Pursuit raises the bar for luxury travel

22 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

This is Indian’s new Pursuit – the US brand’s range-topping ‘full-dress’ tourer that looks set to bring new levels of sophistication to the class. It’s derived from Indian’s Challenger bagger, as...

Perfect timing: Triumph unveil limited Breitling edition Speed Twin

22 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

This up-specced version of Triumph’s Speed Twin is the latest limited edition machine to roll out of the British firm’s Hinckley factory and is the result of a tie-up between the firm and premium...

New material inside the latest Ruroc Atlas 4.0 helmet helps it exceed new standards

22 February 2022 by Saffron Wilson

Helmets are getting safer and now a UK firm are pushing the boundaries. The new ECE 22.06 standard means they have to protect against oblique strikes which can cause rotational forces – a common...

Sticky rubber season: New tyres from Pirelli and Continental hit the UK

21 February 2022 by Dan Sutherland

With bikes getting more powerful every year, both Continental and Pirelli have released ‘hyper’ tyres designed to get that stomp to the ground. Starting with the slightly more mainstream option,...

CU on the street: Super Soco bring their CU mini electric moped to the UK

18 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Super Soco have just brought their CU mini to the UK. Marketed as an alternative to e-bikes or small step-on e-scooters, its 0.8bhp motor powers it to a top speed of 25mph. Like many electric bikes...

Retro race aces: Royal Enfield race series heads to Europe

18 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Royal Enfield’s one-make race series is making its way to Europe after Enfield’s French importer, SIMA, kicked off their own racing series. Enfield had previously announced the Continental GT Cup in...

Cost £150 – sold for £281k! Brough Superior nets owner incredible profit at Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale

18 February 2022 by Dan Sutherland

It was a stellar weekend at this year’s Spring Stafford Sale, as a selection of race bikes and a Brough bought for just £150 in 1973, all sold for six-figure sums. Taking place on 22-23 April, the...

New tech: Forward-facing camera for 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX

16 February 2022 by Ben Purvis

Advanced rider-assistance systems are the latest high-tech battleground and with front and rear radars already standard on the 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, the firm’s next move may be the addition of a...

Spied: Are these the new Royal Enfield Bullet 650 and Meteor 650 pairing?

16 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Two new Royal Enfields have been spied out during testing, suggesting the firm are expanding the range to fill the void left by their 500s going the way of the dodo. Prior to the release of the 650...

Yamaha Ténéré World Raid brings more range, extra suspension travel, and more gadgets

15 February 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

Yamaha have unveiled a long distance, off-road adventure focused version of their Ténéré 700, which joins the BMW F850GSA in the land of the supertankers. Until now, if you wanted a really long range...

Brabus 1300 R: Limited edition tie-in with German performance car firm results in this jaw-dropping 1300

11 February 2022 by Ben Purvis

We got the scoop on the KTM Brabus 1300 R last month when the Austrian firm’s new supercar tie-in model was caught testing on the road. Now it’s official and the bike looks every inch the high-end...

Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2022 - win a bike at the event!

10 February 2022 by MCN

MCN Promotion One of the best loved events in the UK, the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 11-13 Feb returns to London’s ExCeL with all the major manufacturers confirming huge displays including...

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