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Suzuki unveil A2-friendly GSX-S950 middleweight

16 June 2021 by Ben Clarke

Suzuki have unveiled an A2-friendly version of their GSX-S model called the GSX-S950. The bike is based on the brand-new GSX-S1000 but is tuned for around 94bhp meaning it can be restricted to 47bhp...

Biking birthday blowout: CCM celebrate 50th anniversary with a series of biking events

15 June 2021 by Phil West

British bike brand CCM are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year with a series of special-edition bikes and events – starting with the CCM Golden Jubilee Scramble on June 27. The Bolton-based...

Brit brands Renntec and Metal Mule join forces

14 June 2021 by Andy Calton

The popular Renntec and Metal Mule motorcycle accessory labels are to merge following the two brands’ takeover by British biking brothers Alan and Geoff Giles. Geoff, an experienced customiser and...

Benelli go touring: 1200GT reaches production and it’s on its way here

14 June 2021 by Ben Purvis

Benelli’s long-awaited 1200GT – the first new big-capacity triple from the firm since the takeover by Qianjiang in 2005 – has gone on sale in China at a price that massively undercuts similarly-spec’d...

Triple threat: Zontes plan to use three-cylinder engine for large capacity models

14 June 2021 by Ben Purvis

China have been producing small-capacity bikes for decades but the nation’s motorcycle industry has shifted gears recently to put an increasing focus on large multi-cylinder machines. Zontes are the...

Happy returns for the MT-OAP: Biking-mad pensioner celebrates 92nd birthday with a trackday

11 June 2021 by Dan Sutherland

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but 92-year-old Peter Villis has proved them all wrong by enjoying a day at the British Superbike School at Blyton Park aboard a Yamaha MT-09 SP. Related...

Shock treatment: JvBMoto customise Harley-Davidson LiveWire

10 June 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

German customiser JvBMoto has turned his hand to the Harley-Davidson LiveWire after falling in love with one on a test ride. Related articles on MCN LiveWire is rewired: H-D’s electric bikes spun off...

Kermit takes the crown: Custom Indian £3K challenge winner announced

10 June 2021 by Phil West

This customised Indian Scout Bobber built by Thor Motorcycles in Cornwall has been crowned winner of Indian’s ‘Project Scout 3K’ dealer build-off challenge, which restricted customisation to a budget...

Langen wait is over: First Brit-built Two Strokes delivered at NEC show

09 June 2021 by Dan Sutherland

There were many smiling faces at this year’s Motorcycle Live Show at Birmingham’s NEC, but none bigger than Peter Jenkins’, as he took delivery of his Langen Two Stroke. Peter is one of the first...

Refined brutality: MV Agusta unveil 2021 Brutale 1000 RR

09 June 2021 by Ben Clarke

MV Agusta have revealed an updated version of their Brutale 1000 RR super naked for 2021 with Euro5 tweaks to the engine. The new Brutale also swaps the previous model’s Bosch cornering ABS control...

Get cross: Kawasaki off road range kicks off with one for the kids

07 June 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

We are only halfway through 2021 but Kawasaki are already revealing their 2022 off-road range and there is something for everyone, regardless of age, experience and discipline. Related articles on...

Track-spec Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo goes on sale to the public

04 June 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Aprilia’s RS 660 has begun a supersport renaissance. Its 99bhp twin-cylinder engine and pin-sharp handling, combined with real-world practicality make perfect sense on our speed camera-saturated...

Team Classic Suzuki reveal lockdown Katana build based on GSX-R1000 WSB racer

04 June 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Team Classic Suzuki have been keeping busy during lockdowns by creating the ultimate custom Katana streetfighter – mating its iconic angular looks with the frame and engine from a GSX-R1000 World...

New Aprilia RS 125 and Tuono 125 unveiled

03 June 2021 by Ben Clarke

Aprilia have unveiled fresh versions of their RS 125 and Tuono 125 models with updates including new styling, a reworked engine, fully digital dash readout and a new ECU. Related articles on...

New rally for old bikes heads from Brooklands to the real Dakar

02 June 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

A new rally has been set up for classic cars and bikes that will roughly trace the route of the Dakar before it moved to South America. Called the Dakar Enduro Rally, the event is being run by Bespoke...

Limited edition KTM 1290 Super Duke RR drops 9kg and is brimming with tech

02 June 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

KTM have turned it up to 11 with their state of the art new 1290 Super Duke RR, taking the already formidable stock machine and stripping out every gram of fat while tuning the electronics to the...

Bikes don’t get much longer: Benda LFC 700 is almost as stretched as BMW R18

02 June 2021 by Ben Purvis

Meet the LFC 700 from Chinese firm Benda. Unveiled as a concept under the name LF-01 last year, the production bike that’s due to make its debut this summer is set to be almost indistinguishable from...

2021 Triumph Speed Twin: Engine changes and chassis upgrades for popular retro

01 June 2021 by Ben Clarke

Triumph have unveiled an updated version of their popular Speed Twin with a range of changes to the engine and suspension, plus a few subtle component upgrades. Related articles on MCN World’s...

Seeing red: MV Agusta F3 800 Rosso unveiled

28 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

MV Agusta have released the F3 800 Rosso: an entry level supersports bike from the Italian marque. Related articles on MCN Tech-laden MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 unveiled 2013 MV Agusta F3 800...

Yamaha E01 electric scooter concept set for reality

28 May 2021 by Ben Purvis

It was back in 2019 that Yamaha took the wraps off their E01 concept scooter at the Tokyo Motor Show. Now, nearly two years on, a production version of the same bike is on the verge of being...

Talk to me, Goose: CCM Maverick is ready for off road adventure

27 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

UK based CCM have released another bike into their popular Spitfire lineup, this time built for people who want to have fun off-road as well as on. The Maverick takes their tried and true formula,...

BMW wave their heritage wand to create R18 Classic First Edition

26 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

You wait all day for a bus, then two come along at once. No sooner has the dust settled on the new BMW R18, they’ve released a new one aimed at laidback, two-up cruising, called the Classic. Related:...

Ducati recall Multistrada V4: Supplier issues with valve guide gear

26 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

The Ducati Multistrada V4 has been recalled due to parts issues within the new Granturismo engine. Latest news: 2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak Related: 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4S full...

Electric sales dented by grant loss: Sporty electrics slump but smaller machines continue to fly out of showrooms

21 May 2021 by Phil West

Sales of small capacity electric bikes and scooters are on the up, but bigger, more powerful and expensive machines are struggling – hit by a combination of last December’s cut to the Government...

MV aim to be Top Gun: 2021 Rush takes inspiration from fighter jets

20 May 2021 by Ben Clarke

A new 2021 version of the MV Agusta Rush has been unveiled with a reworked engine and lean-sensitive electronics plus a fighter jet-inspired paintjob. Like the old bike, just 300 examples will be...

LiveWire is rewired: H-D’s electric bikes spun off into new company

19 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Harley-Davidson are launching a new all-electric motorcycle brand called LiveWire – taking the same name as their E-motorcycle. Related articles on MCN Harley-Davidson LiveWire review Harley-Davidson...

Customised Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor sets speed record

19 May 2021 by Phil West

Who said Royal Enfields weren’t fast? Not Mid-Life Cycles, the dealer behind this special Interceptor 650 which recently posted a record 132mph at the Australian equivalent of Bonneville Speed...

New 400 hpe Sport model joins Piaggio's MP3 line-up for 2021

18 May 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Piaggio have revitalised their three-wheeled MP3 scooter range to meet more stringent Euro5 regulations – offering three A2-compliant options between 278 and 493cc. The MP3 was the first-ever...

Brembo see the light: Concept caliper features LED mood lights

17 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Concept bikes are a staple of every show with manufacturers wheeling out whacky, futuristic designs that rarely make it anywhere near an assembly line. Now, to mark their 60th anniversary Brembo have...

More delays: Honda and Kawasaki join list of manufacturers struggling to deliver new bikes

14 May 2021 by Dan Sutherland

A recent apology to customers and dealers from Yamaha Motor Europe’s president Eric de Seynes revealed the depth of problems that bike firms are facing in getting motorcycles and parts to UK...

Enginehawk – leading the revolution on motorcycle gear

13 May 2021 by MCN

Promoted content Bikers rev up your engines! Ruroc – the team behind the incredible Atlas helmets – have launched Enginehawk, the clothing brand that blends safety without sacrificing style. With 13 insane jackets...

CFMOTO launch four-year warranty across 2021 range

12 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

CFMOTO UK have launched an impressive new four-year warranty on all of their 2021 machines including the 300NK, 650NK, 650MT and 650GT. The deal will also apply to the new 300SR sportsbike, which is...

Cineco electric maxi scoot could come in at £8000 below BMW’s C-Evolution

12 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Cineco have launched a battery maxi-scoot that sets a new standard for combining a long range with an attractive price. Developed as an alternative to a 300cc petrol bike, the E-RT3 shares its chassis...

Yamaha gets retro with new XSR125

11 May 2021 by Andy Calton

Yamaha have practically perfected the art of building a brilliant new bike and then creating loads of stylish spin-offs. They’ve done that with the MT-07 and MT-09 to great effect and now the XSR125...

Husqvarna reveal Vektorr electric scooter concept

10 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Husqvarna have unveiled another electric concept to add to their steadily growing ‘e-mobility’ quiver. The strangely named ‘Vektorr’ is designed to show us what Husky describe as a ‘tantalising vision...

Air ambulances need you: Government rejects calls for tax-payer funded future

10 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

A petition for public funding of air ambulances has been debated in parliament after attracting over 134,000 signatures. The petition was started by Bethany Billington, after her sister Lee-Anne...

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