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Husqvarna lead the charge towards swappable batteries for bikes

07 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Electric bikes have been meandering towards the mainstream for years but Husqvarna’s upcoming E-Pilen could be the first proper motorcycle to adopt a new standard for swappable batteries. That’s a big...

Less is more: Why bike manufacturers are taking a new approach to valve action

06 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Read the spiel on the new Suzuki GSX-S1000, or Hayabusa – or bikes from many other manufacturers, actually – and they’ll say the same thing: reduced valve overlap. But what is it, how did we end up...

Motorcycle Man: Dave Roper is the only US man to win the Isle of Man TT

05 May 2021 by Ben Clarke

Dave Roper, who has raced a motorbike every single year since 1972, has had a documentary film made about him and his relationship with motorbikes. It is being screened in the UK from May 6, 2021...

Safety fears as driverless cars steer a course for UK

05 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that we could see self-driving cars on UK roads by the end of 2021, leading to renewed concerns for motorcycle safety. The DfT says automated...

First ‘Chinese Norton’ debuts: Zongshen Cyclone RX6 is powered by 650 twin from the Atlas

04 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

By now it should have been possible to buy Norton’s 650cc Atlas parallel twins – but the firm’s traumatic 2020 means the Chinese-made Zongshen Cyclone RX6 may actually be the first machine into...

New Safe Driving for Life website offers wealth of information for learners

03 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a new website for learners that hosts loads of invaluable information for bikers both new and old. Related articles on MCN MCIA Secured...

Interesting array of classic machines up for auction in new Silverstone sale

03 May 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Classic car specialists Silverstone Auctions are turning their hands to two wheels, with more than 40 bikes already confirmed in their May sale and with more to come. There is a huge range of bikes in...

Kawasaki’s auto-clutch revolution: New patent reveals tech that blurs quickshift and semi-auto transmission

03 May 2021 by Ben Purvis

Quickshifters are standard kit among a growing number of new models, giving a taste of the track by easing clutchless changes. The tech is relatively simple, with load sensors in the linkage that tell...

Harley-Davidson stung with massive tax hike as US bikes face 56% EU import tariff

28 April 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Harley-Davidson could face ruin in Europe in less than two month’s time after being slapped with a whopping 833% increase in tariffs. The rise in duty is the latest fallout from an escalating trade...

Slice of classic Americana: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Revival could put the swinging sixties in your garage

27 April 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Harley-Davidson have launched a new Icons Collection, starting with the Electra Glide Revival. The Icons Collection will be an ongoing project for Harley that will highlight classic American style...

Celebrity biking pals take on paddle board challenge for charity

26 April 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

A group of friends that includes bike-mad celebrities Charley Boorman, Iwan Thomas and Damon Hill are embarking on a 30-mile endurance paddle in support of the Movember charity. Starting on May 17,...

Feel the Forza: bigger, faster and more tech-laden Honda Forza 125, 300 and 750

26 April 2021 by Andy Calton

Honda have unleashed a 2021 attack team in the small, mid and big-capacity scooter class as the Forza range gets a radical revamp. At the top of the tree is the Forza 750 which replaces the Integra.

Piaggio celebrates 75 years of the Vespa with special editions

23 April 2021 by Ben Clarke

Piaggio are celebrating the 75th anniversary of their iconic Vespa model with three special editions only available in 2021. Related articles from MCN The rise, fall and rise again of Aprilia: 50...

Custom guru Roland Sands resurrects the machine that inspired the family business

21 April 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Roland Sands has rebuilt a bike that, at the tender age of 19, his father bought, built, crashed then sold before founding their custom fabrication family business, Performance Machine. Perry Sands...

Head first into speed records: How helmet tech helped Zarco become MotoGP’s fastest rider

21 April 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

On the 27th of March this year, Pramac Ducati rider Johann Zarco took the previous MotoGP top speed record and hurled it out of the window. Related articles on MCN Yamaha MT-09 exhaust...

#Ride5000miles campaigns start in earnest as Covid restrictions ease

19 April 2021 by Dan Sutherland

With Covid restrictions easing, riders have been taking advantage of dry tarmac in a bid to reach their 5000-mile targets by the end of 2021. From short jaunts to the seaside for a bag of chips, to...

Thrifty learner: Lexmoto launch new LXS 125 model

19 April 2021 by Ben Clarke

Lexmoto have introduced a new CBT-friendly sportsbike to their range called the LXS 125. The new machine sits beside the recently updated LXR models but uses a slightly more powerful single-cylinder...

Arai sets new standard with ECE 22.06 Quantic

19 April 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Arai’s new sports touring helmet is the first, and so far the only, helmet to pass the rigorous new ECE 22.06 standard. The test was introduced last year and significantly raises the bar compared to...

Video: Walk around and startup of the new Indian Chief

16 April 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Indian’s fully revamped Chief range has arrived in the UK and you’ll be able to get your hands on them in the next few weeks. Related articles on MCN 2021 Indian FTR1200 range revealed 2021...

Triumph launch SOS app that calls you an ambulance if you crash

15 April 2021 by Ben Clarke

Triumph have launched an accident detection system that turns your smartphone into an SOS lifeline in the event of a crash. Triumph SOS uses the sensors in your smartphone to detect an accident. You...

Tech-laden MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 range raises the comfort stakes for 2021

14 April 2021 by Dan Sutherland

MV Agusta have whipped the covers off their updated 2021 Turismo Veloce touring range, which now promises greater rider comfort over distance, a more modern electronics package and Euro5...

Roland Sands gives Indian Scout the tracker treatment

12 April 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

With Indian’s ‘Wrecking Crew’ race team continuing to dominate US Flat Track with the Scout-inspired works FTR750 racers you’d be forgiven for fancying a Scout-based street tracker of your...

Lighter evenings mean more chances to ride your motorcycle

12 April 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Eager bikers are making up for lost time in the saddle and planning plenty of mid-week blasts after work, made all the better for the switch to British Summer Time. Members of MCN’s #ride5000miles...

Pricing announced for 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 and V4 Factory

09 April 2021 by Ben Clarke

Aprilia have confirmed the pricing for their 2021 Tuono V4 super naked range, with bikes set to arrive in UK dealers before the end of April. Updated: We’ve now ridden the 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4...

MSV secures Donington Hall Estate for new motorsport facility and hotel

09 April 2021 by Dan Sutherland

English race circuit giants MotorSport Vision (MSV) have purchased the freehold of the Donington Hall Estate in an effort to create a unique leisure resort for the motorsport enthusiast. The...

Ducati 'looking carefully at synthetic fuel' for future models ahead of electrification

09 April 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

In an ordinary year a near 10% drop in sales would have the board of a major motorcycle manufacturer on the hunt for the CEO’s head. Related articles on MCN Ducati working on ‘perfect electric...

40,000 miles and counting! Biker bids to complete global riding epic

08 April 2021 by Dan Sutherland

When Mark Waters set off on a round-the-world motorcycle trip in July 2018, the furthest he had ever toured was four days around Wales on a Kawasaki ZX-9R – 15 years previously. Having never ridden...

Volunteer rider John Baxter of Blood Bikes Scotland goes electric with a Zero SR/S

08 April 2021 by Jon Urry

MCN spoke to John Baxter, a volunteer with Blood Bikes Scotland, who’s planning on doing around 15,000 miles per year on an electric motorbike – none other than a Zero SR/S. Related: Best electric...

Armchair Adventure Festival heading to Cornwall in September

07 April 2021 by Dan Sutherland

An adventure festival, founded virtually in April 2020, is heading to Cornwall later this year for a ‘physical’ weekend of inspiring tales, group riding and plenty of food and drink. The Armchair...

Saved by the app: New smartphone tech could save your life after a crash

01 April 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

When it comes to pushing the boundaries of lifesaving motorcycle tech, Bosch have been at the forefront for years. Related articles on MCN Bosch accident detection built into your bike All you need...

How low can you go? The Harley-Davidson Pan America's adaptive suspension explained

01 April 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Harley-Davidson’s new Pan America 1250 Special is packed to the gills with tech. There’s everything from electronic phasers on the camshafts to advanced traction control. Harley-Davidson Pan America...

Take it to the MAX: Yamaha celebrate 20 years of the TMAX with special carbon edition

31 March 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Yamaha have unveiled a special £14,699 TMAX to celebrate the maxi-scoot’s 20th birthday. Originally dreamed up in the mid-90s, when Yamaha set out to create the world’s fastest scooter, the...

Some MotoGP fans still await refunds - Dorna say 'it's down to tracks'

31 March 2021 by Dan Sutherland

MotoGP bosses Dorna insist they are not directly responsible for assisting fans still chasing ticket refunds from the Covid-19 hit 2020 season. Related articles on MCN Biking after Brexit: How...

Hookie, line and sinker: German customisers produce limited run of R nine Ts

31 March 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Outlandish motorcycle customisers Hookie Co. have produced another custom kit for the BMW R nine T. Unlike their other kits, which are more of a DIY affair, Hookie’s Cobra models are all...

The DocBikes are coming: Charity putting critical care doctors on bikes launch safety campaign

29 March 2021 by John Westlake

A growing band of motorcycling medics have launched a new bike awareness campaign to reduce accidents at junctions. Realated articles on MCN Join a BikerDown course near you Clothing retailer offers...

Wider, quieter, smoother… the Evolution of Atlas

26 March 2021 by MCN

Promoted content On the 26 March Ruroc are launching their new Atlas 3.0 range in 16 incredible designs inspired by different countries, centuries, and universes. Are you a Brute or Savage? Or are you more of a...

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