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Piaggio and BP team up for commercial electrification strategy

27 October 2021 by Ben Clarke

Piaggio Group have announced that they will be working with oil company BP to roll out a ‘set of services’ for electric vehicles in the two and three-wheeled sector. The firms will work together on...

Triumph unveil Gold Line versions of Bonneville models available for one year only

26 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

After the success of their limited-edition Gold Line Street Twin in 2020, Triumph have now expanded the offering to eight different models. Each comes in a different colour but all share the same...

Call to junk bike test system: Multi-layered approach found to have no benefits

26 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

The National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) have called for changes to the UK’s motorcycle licence testing and training regime after current convoluted rules were found to make biking no...

Fit for a king: MV Agusta release special edition Superveloce Ago

25 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

MV Agusta have unveiled a special edition Superveloce Ago retro sportsbike to honour the racing successes of ex-factory racer Giacomo Agostini. Ago won 15 world championships across his career, as...

Northumbria PCC exploring designated area for off roading to tackle anti-social riding

21 October 2021 by Ben Clarke

Northumbria Police are considering a plan to dedicate a piece of land to off road bikers so that they have a legal place to ride. The force hopes the plan will reduce the number of people who take to...

Honda NT1100: a slimmed-down Africa Twin for the roads and for under £12k!

21 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Honda have brought touring back into focus with its new NT1100 – an Africa Twin based sports tourer that has modern performance, old-school practicality and a sensible price tag. Honda say they made...

Angle grinder eater: British designed Hiplok D1000 steps up the fight against bike thieves

20 October 2021 by Ben Purvis

There’s an ongoing war between the powers of good and evil as riders find new ways to combat the ever-evolving tactics of criminals. Now British lock firm Hiplok is stepping up with a new weapon in...

Quarter-litre learners: A2 test changes bring 250cc bikes into play

19 October 2021 by Ben Clarke

An amendment to motorcycle licence legislation that allows riders to take their A2 test on a 250 has been published in draft form. Following a consultation, the DVSA opted to lower the minimum engine...

JD and poke: Indian use Jack Daniel's special to launch new tech

19 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Indian have unveiled a Jack Daniel’s limited-edition Challenger Dark Horse that is so much more than a fancy paintjob. The new bike brings with it a host of top-notch brand-new tech. Oh and it comes...

Supermono for the 21st century: Ducati veteran Terblanche reworks the legendary racer

19 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

The man behind some of the most memorable Ducatis of all time, Pierre Terblanche, has reimagined the Supermono to help launch the new Barber Advanced Design Centre. Related articles on MCN NCCR turn...

KTM have confirmed the 890 SMT is on the way

15 October 2021 by Stuart Prestidge

KTM have launched an SMT model based on the 890 Adventure, and you can read our full KTM 890 SMT review now. A replacement for the old V-twin 990 SMT, spy shots of the touring of version of KTM’s...

Ducati add new Urban Motard and 1100 Tribute Pro models to 2022 retro Scrambler line-up

14 October 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati have added to their already extensive retro Scrambler line-up for 2022 – introducing the seventies-inspired 1100 Tribute Pro and the beaky, road-focussed Urban Motard. Starting with the...

Servicemen fix up BMW R1150RS to raise money for Combat Stress

13 October 2021 by Dan Sutherland

A group of military personnel have restored an abandoned BMW R1150RS in the hope of raising almost £4000 for the Combat Stress charity. The group form part of 6 Regiment of the Royal Logistics Corps...

Kawasaki show off next generation of electric and hybrid bikes in Japan

13 October 2021 by Phil West

New images of Kawasaki’s two imminent, all-new, electric and hybrid bikes undergoing final testing suggest the firm are set to be the first of the Japanese Big Four to put next-generation EV road...

MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR updated, meant to be easier to live with

13 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

The MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR is among the firm’s most popular bikes, and it’s been updated with a new engine, chassis and electronics suite. The idea, so MV say, is to keep things as fun and zippy as...

Disabled motorcyclist Claire Lomas MBE ready to ride again

12 October 2021 by Andy Calton

Disabled motorcyclist Claire Lomas MBE raised over £10,000 by completing the London Marathon in a wheelchair, while wearing full bike gear. Now she has her sights set on riding a lap of the TT circuit...

Cake Kalk AP electric bikes enter service with anti-poaching effort

12 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Swedish electric bike maker Cake have made their first delivery of their Kalk AP bikes to help the fight against poachers in Africa. Rangers have long used off-road bikes to quickly navigate the bush,...

Honda confirm NT1100 release for October 21

12 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Honda have released a teaser video for the upcoming NT1100 that confirms its release as October 21. The video is titled ‘New Touring Era’ and shows standard teaser video stuff – handsome couple riding...

Charged in 90 seconds: Brand new battery type could be electric vehicle breakthrough

11 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Powertain experts Mahle, together with Allotrope Energy, have created a new form of battery technology that promises to end concerns about charging times once and for all. Related articles on...

Bags for the masses: Inflatable airbag protection is no longer just for the rich and pro racers

08 October 2021 by Ben Purvis

The sight of airbags inflating has become a common one in MotoGP since the tech became mandatory in 2018, but In&Motion – one of the companies supplying that gear – want to see more road riders...

One-off 1920s-style Brooklands racer took four years to make

07 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Building a bike is the dream of many motorcyclists – but making one completely from scratch, including most of the engine, frame and bodywork, is virtually unheard of. Yet that’s exactly what this...

Put a ring on it: MV Agusta launch Nürburgring special edition Brutale

07 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Masters of the limited edition, MV have unveiled another short-run model, this time a modified version of their hypernaked Brutale. Called the Nürburgring after the iconic German track, the bike is...

Mid-sized Multi: Ducati welcome more riders to the adventure segment with lighter Multistrada V2

30 September 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati are doing away with their aging Multistrada 950 range for 2022, revealing a new lighter, more approachable Multistrada V2 line-up in its place, complete with a 47bhp version for A2 licence...

Zongshen Cyclone RA9: Aprilia-derived V-twin is a near production-ready concept

30 September 2021 by Ben Purvis

Zongshen might not be a brand that sparks many emotions for European riders but among the hordes of Chinese bike firms it’s a well-respected company that’s been around for decades. Related articles on...

Rare MotoGP race bikes up for grabs at Bonhams Stafford auction

29 September 2021 by Phil West

An astonishing 24-bike collection of rare racers – including five genuine MotoGP machines – is among the stars of the upcoming Autumn Stafford Sale by auctioneers Bonhams. The MotoGP machines are all...

It’s the Flying Dutchman: Nico Bakker gives BMW K1600GT the GS treatment

29 September 2021 by Alan Cathcart

This 1600cc, 160bhp beast has to be the maddest ‘GS’ ever. When Willem Heijboer started grinding out the engine cases of his BMW K1600GT he realised that he needed help. That help came from Dutch bike...

Lifting the lid: A new £40 scan claims to reveal hidden helmet damage after an accidental drop

28 September 2021 by Emma Franklin

For the first time ever, a company is offering a service that claims to be able to scan your helmet’s shell for hidden signs of damage or degradation. Before, if you accidently dropped your lid there...

Big backer for CCM: British firm to expand and explore new markets

28 September 2021 by Andy Calton

CCM’s 50th birthday present has just arrived in the form of a huge chunk of investment which should help the firm go from strength to strength. Related articles on MCN CCM celebrate 50 years with two...

Air today, gone tomorrow: One last hurrah for Honda CB1100 as air-cooled fours look ready for retirement

27 September 2021 by Ben Purvis

Despite the fact that 1970s-styled bikes are in vogue at the moment with manufacturers scrambling to revive machines from their pasts, one of the most convincing of those retro models is on the way...

New for old: Kawasaki give their Z650 the retro RS treatment

27 September 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Kawasaki have expanded their retro naked model range to include the A2-friendly Z650RS. Clearly targeted at younger riders, the Z650RS is to the Z900RS as the Z650-B1 was to the Z1 back in the 1970s...

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

27 September 2021 by MCN

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 the prestigious Parkers New Car...

New Ducati Desert X adventure weapon leads new bike charge

23 September 2021 by Andy Calton

Ducati is planning to unleash a raft of red-hot new machines between now and Christmas with the all-new Desert X adventure weapon being the headline machine for the firm’s 2022 line-up. Related...

Three new 300s ready to roll from CFMoto

22 September 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Chinese firm CFMoto have reinvented their range of 300cc singles with three new models. The new 300 CL-X will be joined by a revamped 300NK naked roadster and a high-spec 300SR-R sports model. Details...

Suzuki GSX-S1000GT unveiled: naked roadster gets the Grand Tour treatment

22 September 2021 by Ben Clarke

Suzuki have unveiled a new sports touring version of their recently updated GSX-S1000 called the GT. The new bike uses the same 150bhp K5 GSX-R engine as the naked bike but wrapped in a new set of...

Triumph Tiger 900 gets the James Bond treatment

21 September 2021 by Ben Clarke

To celebrate the long-awaited release of James Bond: No Time to Die, Triumph have announced a Bond Edition of another of their models. Related articles on MCN Triumph Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition The...

New MV Agusta F3 RR sheds weight, increases stiffness and adds aero to go in search of lap records

21 September 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

MV Agusta have unveiled a new F3 RR that’s been engineered to set blistering lap times just as WSS have announced that 800cc triples will be allowed to compete alongside the 600 fours – what an...

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