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More riders use their machines to help the Coronavirus fightback

25 May 2020 by Dan Sutherland

Despite the slight relaxing of lockdown in England, the threat of Covid-19 is far from over and #ride5000miles members are continuing to use their bikes to support those most in need. “I’m not doing...

We've been expecting you: Triumph release Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition

21 May 2020 by Jordan Gibbons

Triumph have unveiled the Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition – a limited run of their Scrambler 1200 XE, with a few added touches that make it a bike fit for a secret agent. The bike is inspired by the 25th...

Limited edition Harley-Davidson FXDR coming to the UK and Ireland

20 May 2020 by Jordan Gibbons

A limited edition custom Harley-Davidson FXDR that is only available in the UK and Ireland is now in dealers. Called the FXDR 114 Limited Edition, it’s still running the standard softail frame and...

Royal Enfield Bybre brake recall: What you need to know

19 May 2020 by Gareth Evans

Royal Enfield have issued a recall for the Interceptor 650, Continental GT and Himalayan, to fix a potential problem with corroding Bybre brake calipers. The firm have recalled 15,200 bikes across the...

Carbon-clad MV Agusta Rush 1000 set to arrive in June for 300-unit limited production run

19 May 2020 by Gareth Evans

The bonkers limited-edition hyper-naked MV Agusta Rush 1000 will be built from June 2020 and is set to feature Formula 1 and MotoGP technology. With only 300 units to be produced, we’re expecting the...

Switch it up! S&S Cycle add Sport and Rain modes to base-model Indian FTR1200

19 May 2020 by Andy Calton

Indian’s base-model FTR1200 can now enjoy modes that were only available on the S machine thanks to the S&S Engine Control Manager. It is a plug-and-play handlebar-mounted switch that communicates...

Bike Shed Community Response: Bikers really can make a difference

15 May 2020 by Jordan Gibbons

The Bike Shed have launched a volunteer programme that enables bikers to make important deliveries and help those in need. Called Bike Shed Community Response, the project has seen over 500 bikers...

MP tells MCN motorcycles could be a "happy medium" during Covid-19

14 May 2020 by Jordan Gibbons

MCN has spoken to Dr Julian Lewis, the MP who asked why more wasn’t being done to encourage motorcycle use as an alternative to public transport during the Coronavirus pandemic. Help petition for...

Updated Stan Stephens autobiography gives two-stroke fans another chance to read about the godfather of porting

14 May 2020 by Emma Franklin

Legendary two-stroke tuner Stan Stephens has printed another run of his autobiography The Mechanic Who Got Lucky. The new updated edition chronicles Stan’s journey through life and motorcycles, which...

Husqvarna Svartpilen gets added bite: Spyshots reveal 890 twin-powered urban scrambler

12 May 2020 by Jordan Gibbons

Husqvarna are working on a larger and more powerful version of their Svartpilen, powered by the engine from KTM’s 890 Duke and dubbed the 901. The current 701 Svartpilen (powered by the 690 Duke unit)...

WIZ Knee Sliders produce NHS charity range in response to Coronavirus

06 May 2020 by Dan Sutherland

WIZ Knee Sliders have begun producing a new charity range, with 30% of the proceeds of each unit sold being donated to the National Health Service. “Like most people, we are very aware of how tough...

Give your helmet some TLC during lockdown

06 May 2020 by MCN News

SHARK helmets promotion If you’re running out of jobs to do around the garage, garden and house, then you may want to think about giving your motorcycle helmet some TLC so when you can get back out on two wheels, it will be...

First MV Agusta Superveloce 800 Serie Oros leave the factory as Italian firms begin restarting production

05 May 2020 by Dan Sutherland

MV Agusta have taken to social media to display their first five Superveloce 800 Serie Oros, which have now been built following a period of ceased production as a result of Coronavirus. The exotic...

Driver caught doing 163mph on the M1 as empty roads prove too tempting for 'extreme speeders'

05 May 2020 by Ben Clarke

Empty roads are sending motorists berserk, with record numbers caught speeding in London as traffic and congestion drops during lockdown, including a driver caught doing 163mph on the M1. The...

Give it a braap: Movember ambassador launches biking short film competition on Instagram

04 May 2020 by Dan Sutherland

A Movember ambassador has launched a new Instagram-based competition, encouraging bikers to produce one-minute short films in celebration of their motorcycles during lockdown. Kick-started by...

LV offers some bike insurance customers up to £50 refund during coronavirus

04 May 2020 by Ben Clarke

LV has become the latest insurance firm to offer a refund to policy holders as claims reduce during the coronavirus pandemic and the first to include bikers. The company, which is part of the Allianz...

R5K member plans cross-continental 'journey of discovery' to World Ducati Week 2021

03 May 2020 by Dan Sutherland

Members of MCN’s #ride5000miles group are planning to go large once the lockdown ends – and none more so than a US-based rider who is plotting a 7300-mile tour from his home in Boise, Idaho, to...

Cool during Covid: Royal Enfield gearing up for new metal offensive

01 May 2020 by Andy Calton

Royal Enfield have revealed big plans for the future and say even the current Coronavirus crisis won’t stop their long-term aims as they look to unleash up to 14 new bikes. Siddhartha Lal, Enfield’s...

Carbon fibre race replica: Indian turn it up to 11 with the latest FTR1200

01 May 2020 by Jordan Gibbons

Indian have released a new model of the FTR1200 to celebrate their racing success with the FTR750. Since returning to professional flat track racing, the Indian Factory team riding FTR750s have won...

TT fans left out of pocket as hotels refuse refunds for Coronavirus cancellations

30 April 2020 by Dan Sutherland

With travel to the Isle of Man now limited and the annual TT races cancelled due to Covid-19, some visitors are now facing the prospect of losing thousands of pounds as some Manx hoteliers refuse to...

Keep your bike locked up in lockdown: Police seeing rise in joyriding during coronavirus epidemic

29 April 2020 by Ben Clarke

“Regularly check on your security and upgrade if necessary,” is the message from police across the UK as forces see a rise in joy riding during lockdown. “This increase in motorcycle and scooter theft...

Charging ahead: Can the new Electric Motion Epure Race match its petrol trials bike rivals?

27 April 2020 by Michael Guy

If there was ever a sector of motorcycling made for electric bikes, it is trials. As a discipline trials is all about slow-speed control, explosive-yet-useable power and light weight. E-bike tech is...

#Ride5000miles key workers are doing their bit to fight virus pandemic

27 April 2020 by Dan Sutherland

Countless people are using their motorcycles to travel to jobs in the emergency services and as key workers during the Coronavirus crisis. With two wheels cutting journey times for some and providing...

How former MotoGP star Jeremy McWilliams helped create the fiery new KTM 890 Duke R

24 April 2020 by Michael Neeves

When KTM’s 790 Duke burst onto the scene it gave middleweight fans an unhinged alternative to the Yamaha MT-07, but there was no R version… until now. Related: 2020 KTM 890 Duke R review on MCN The...

Petrol stations in rural areas struggle as low demand combines with tumbling oil prices

22 April 2020 by Ben Clarke

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) have warned that the number of rural and independent garages forced to close during the Coronavirus pandemic could go from 100 to 1000 in the coming weeks. The...

Oxfordshire Council withdraw anti-bike statements from consultation document

22 April 2020 by Ben Clarke

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) have been forced to change their approach to motorcycles after outraging the biking community with scathing and unsubstantiated claims. A document published as part of...

#Ride5000miles member delivers vital prescriptions across Wells on KTM 390 Duke

20 April 2020 by Dan Sutherland

A selfless member of #ride5000miles has been delivering much-needed prescriptions to vulnerable people across Wells during the Coronavirus outbreak, aboard her trusty KTM 390 Duke. Naomi Sharp, 41,...

Blood Bike charities stand to lose £200,000 a month during Coronavirus

16 April 2020 by Dan Sutherland

It has been revealed that UK Blood Biking charities could collectively lose between £170,000 and £200,000 a month according to the Chairman of the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes (NABB), John...

Super Soco are superheroes: Electric bike firm step in to help NHS bike theft victim

15 April 2020 by Ben Clarke

It’s nice to be able to report some good news and that’s never been more true than during the Coronavirus lockdown. Last week we brought you the shocking story of dementia respite worker, Keith, who...

Blood Biking #ride5000miles member transports vital Coronavirus samples as volunteer

14 April 2020 by Dan Sutherland

A charitable member of #ride5000miles has revealed he has been carrying potentially life-saving samples of the Covid-19 virus as part of his volunteer work with the Shropshire, Staffordshire and...

Fuelling the fightback: Blood Bikers get free BP fuel and VED scrapped

09 April 2020 by Dan Sutherland

UK Blood Bike charities have been given vital additional financial support, with Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax) on service vehicles now scrapped and free fuel across BP’s 1200-strong network of...

Sing Hosanna: Harley-Davidson crown their King of Kings

08 April 2020 by Ben Clarke

Harley-Davidson have announced the winner of their King of Kings custom build competition as Oscar Peralta from Querétaro, Mexico and his dealer’s creation, Apex Predator. Over 50,000 public votes...

Bespoke memorial bench built for deceased biker by lifelong friend set to be placed at renovated Hartside Café site

07 April 2020 by Dan Sutherland

A bespoke memorial bench built in memory of a County Durham motorcyclist will be placed at the renovated Hartside Café site, in Cumbria, after MCN helped to put its creator in touch with the...

Over 12,000 bikers get behind 2021 NHS and key worker ride of thanks