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Training triumph for new riders as rogue instructors shut down

29 January 2020 by Jordan Gibbons

The DVSA have shut down more than 100 rogue motorcycle trainers who have been delivering sub-standard training to new motorcyclists. Related: learn to ride with MCN As a result of their work 18...

Triumphs for the masses: Hinckley bosses hint at more to come from new Bajaj Auto tie-up

24 January 2020 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph bosses have hinted at more small capacity models to come following the launch of their A2-friendly Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X early last week – produced in collaboration with Indian...

Rent-a-wrench: new membership workshop opens in Leicestershire

23 January 2020 by Ben Clarke

A new DIY engineering workshop has opened in Leicestershire, allowing members to make use of £25,000 worth of industrial working machinery. The Machine Shop is based in Burbage (near Hinckley) and...

Sand or snow, special-edition Tiger 1200s are a Triumph for luxury and value

21 January 2020 by Jordan Gibbons

Triumph have released two new special edition Tiger 1200s that come with some new paint and some fancy trinkets. Called the Desert Edition and the Alpine Edition, they’re basically slightly posh...

Battery-bike bonanza as Harley-Davidson gives glimpse of their electric future

21 January 2020 by Ben Clarke

Harley-Davidson have posted a render image of a new middleweight electric concept on their US website. The flattrack-inspired electric motorbike looks to bridge the gap between the very lightweight...

KTM reveal long anticipated 2020 1290 Super Duke R

21 January 2020 by Martin Fitz-Gibbons

The long-anticipated 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R super naked broke cover at the Eicma motorcycle show in Milan in November 2019, promising more power and less weight, thanks to a new chassis. We’ve now...

Zero-mile Paul Smart Ducati among stars at Vegas Bonhams auction

20 January 2020 by Jordan Gibbons

It’s that time of year when Bonhams put on their Las Vegas auction, arguably the biggest classic bike sale of the year. Taking place at Caesar’s Entertainment Studios on Thursday, 23 January, among...

How a Yamaha RXS100 restoration project got a couple hooked on biking

20 January 2020 by Dan Sutherland

Ride5000miles member Nigel Hobson accidentally inspired his wife Emma to take up motorcycling after purchasing a Yamaha RXS100 project bike to rekindle his own biking youth. The low-capacity...

We're Hiring! Do you fancy working with us?

20 January 2020 by Alison Silcox

If you have a burning passion for all things motorcycling, an insatiable need to write in an exciting and engaging way and want to have the might of the world’s no.1 motorcycle publication behind you...

Never mind deBolex, here’s a custom Kawasaki ZRX1200R!

17 January 2020 by Jordan Gibbons

DeBolex have made a name for themselves the last few years producing beautiful handbuilt café racers, and whaddaya know – they’ve done it again. This time though, it’s based on a rather special and...

Range of Buell WSB, IOM TT and Macau bikes for sale

15 January 2020 by Ben Clarke

Ten Buell racing motorbikes and other inventory from the firm’s final days in World Superbike and road racing have gone up for sale. The EB1190 models are being sold by NCCR in Sweden who ran the Erik...

Vote now for Britain's best biker café for 2020!

14 January 2020 by Justin Hayzelden

After weeks in the saddle and days wolfing down breakfasts, our man Justin has come up with his shortlist of the ‘Best Bike Cafés in the UK 2020’ – and now it’s your turn to choose an overall...

Triumph update A2 Street Triple S

08 January 2020 by Ben Clarke

Triumph have announced an updated version of their A2-compliant Street Triple S model with tweaks to match the recently released RS. The Euro5 updated bike uses the same 660cc triple engine found in...

Hubless NAWA Racer electric concept revealed featuring new 'hybrid’ battery tech

07 January 2020 by Dan Sutherland

French energy storage company, NAWA Industries, have revealed their latest Racer electric concept to the public at the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas. Featuring a hubless rear wheel,...

Are bike manufacturers doing enough to stop bike theft?

07 January 2020 by Ben Clarke

Bikes are pretty easy to steal. A vehicle with no windows or doors that can be picked up by a few strong people is easier to steal than, say, a car. Steering locks are defeated by a firm kick and...

Ex-Chris Walker and John Crawford factory Suzuki BSB bikes put up for sale

06 January 2020 by Dan Sutherland

Two of the most iconic British Superbikes ever produced are currently up for grabs on eBay, with the owner selling the duo to help fund a café and museum dedicated to Suzuki’s grand prix...

Hardy #ride5000miles members begin to make big plans for New Year

05 January 2020 by Dan Sutherland

While many head to the gym or start a ‘dry January’, in the New Year, #ride5000miles members are already setting their sights on realistic 2020 targets that will make a more lasting difference to...

Getting to the hub of Bimota's 'funny front end'

03 January 2020 by Mike Armitage

Your bike’s forks offer certain advantages: they’re light, neatly packaged, provide lots of feel and have ample stiffness. But forks are a compromise. Related articles on MCN Bimota KB4 set for...

BMW's Vision DC Roadster concept showcases future carbon frame tech

02 January 2020 by Ben Purvis

Carbon fibre might have been around for decades but it’s still something of a wonder material when it comes to combining strength and low weight and, after several false starts, it’s finally becoming...

Bags for life: RST offers cutting-edge airbag tech for all

28 December 2019 by Emma Franklin

British kit firm RST have just launched their first range of airbag jackets at prices they say will finally put the technology within reach of everyday riders. Until now, electronic airbag clobber has...

Kymco Chairman: 'Electric bikes must get better'

20 December 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

When Kymco announced the RevoNex, their new electric bike that will go on sale in 2021, they promised it had the power to revolutionise motorcycling. How will they do that? Kymco Chairman, Allen Ko,...

Kawasaki Z H2 (2020) - the story

19 December 2019 by Dan Sutherland

We’ve now had a chance to ride it, so click through for our full Kawasaki Z H2 review. Kawasaki Z H2 pricing confirmed, launch in mid-February First published 19 December 2019 by Dan...

Segway Ninebot unveil self-balanacing scoot concept, eScooter and eMoped line-up

18 December 2019 by Ben Clarke

Electric personal transportation specialists, Segway Ninebot, have unveiled a pair of smart scooters at an event in Beijing, China, an eScooter and an eMoped. The eScooter is capable of 62mph in top...

Trail by fire! New performance kit almost doubles the power of 2020 Honda CRF450L

17 December 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

The Honda CRF450L is a cracking bike aimed at those who want to go trail riding but will probably never spend two hours crashing around an enduro race course. It’s also remarkably versatile – we know...

Meet the next generation stepping up to the #ride5000miles challenge

15 December 2019 by Dan Sutherland

The #R5K group is no stranger to experienced riders, leaning on decades of biking knowledge to achieve their annual mileage goal, but plenty of new riders on restricted A2 licences are chasing the...

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade - the story

13 December 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Prices have been revealed for the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade range, with the base model weighing in at £19,999 and the higher-spec SP option available for £23,499. Related: 2020 Honda...

Triumph riding high with promising profits through 2019

12 December 2019 by Andy Calton

Triumph have recorded increased profits in 2019, despite the uncertainty still surrounding Brexit. Revenue and pre-tax profits at Triumph increased in the 12 months up to the end of June, 2019.

BMW's E-Power Roadster could be their missing link

09 December 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

BMW have been quietly working on an electric motorcycle project for the last two years. The result is this: the E-Power Roadster Concept – a sort of halfway point between the DC Roadster concept we...

DR Big appeal for £109 a month? 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 PCP rates revealed

06 December 2019 by Gareth Evans

You can get a 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 on the firm’s Flexible Finance scheme (a PCP agreement) for £109 a month, and be one of the first to received their new bike when models arrive in dealers in...

Lexmoto LXR 380 sportsbike is the firm's first A2-friendly model

05 December 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Introducing the Lexmoto LXR 380; a brand-new A2-compliant sportsbike costing £2399 less than the current class-leading Honda CBR500R. Priced at £3699.99 (the Honda will set you back £6099), this is...

Michelin reveal gripping new range for 2020

04 December 2019 by Andy Calton

Michelin have just rolled out a raft of new road and track tyre options for 2020, covering everything from track-only slicks to year-round road rubber, complete with a new tread pattern. The Michelin...

A change is better than a rest for #ride5000miles fans

01 December 2019 by Dan Sutherland

It’s easy sticking to what you know, but some #ride5000miles members have bucked the trend this year and taken the plunge with something different. Gordon Hill, 49, from Dumfries, chopped in his 2003...

Giacomo Agostini museum opens in 15-time world champion's home town

29 November 2019 by Dan Sutherland

A museum celebrating the racing achievements of 15-time world champion, Giacomo Agostini, has today opened in his hometown of Bergamo, Italy. Run by his daughter, Vittoria, alongside her bed and...

Radar activated sign aims to reduce motorbike accidents

28 November 2019 by Ben Clarke

Road sign manufacturers, TWM, have come up with a new illuminated sign that uses radar to detect motorbikes riding above a recommended speed threshold into accident blackspots. The 1020mm x 463mm...

Get a jump start on Black Friday with Silverstone

28 November 2019 by Ben Clarke

Black Friday is upon us once again, and Silverstone are getting in the festive spirit with some great deals including a free BSB general admission ticket with every MotoGP ticket you...

Royal Enfield custom 650 'tracker' and new Slide school hints at future

27 November 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

This custom flattracker based on Royal Enfield’s new 650 twin and built at the firm’s UK technical centre, plus the opening of a ‘flattrack’ school near the company HQ in India, could give an...

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