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Win a free Silverstone MotoGP paddock tour!

16 August 2019 by MCN News

MCN has teamed up with Silverstone to offer the chance of winning one of five pairs of free paddock tour prizes open to anyone buying a MotoGP ticket between today (August 16) and 5pm on August...

Ducati Roadshow rolls into the Bike Shed

15 August 2019 by MCN News

The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club will come alive to the sights and sounds of Italy this weekend as the Ducati Roadshow rolls into London. The Bike Shed is a full-time space dedicated to celebrating...

Study shows motorbikes most likely vehicle type in UK to be stolen

14 August 2019 by Ben Clarke

One in every 46 registered motorcycles was stolen last year, according to new figures gained by a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG). Would you pay more for a...

Government to consider banning hands-free for drivers

13 August 2019 by Ben Clarke

Drivers in England and Wales could be banned from using hands-free devices after research showed that it is no safer than using a hand-held phone. The Commons Select Committee has said that the...

MV Agusta supports Unicef charity with one-off F3 800

12 August 2019 by Dan Sutherland

A special-edition MV Agusta F3 800 has raised €100,000 in aid of children’s charity Unicef. Complete with a striking new paintjob incorporating the Unicef logo, the bike was part of a larger auction...

R5K member tours Europe's rudest place names

10 August 2019 by Dan Sutherland

From Cockermouth to Scratchy Bottom, Britain is home to some truly comical place names and one #ride5000miles member could not resist the temptation to visit towns and villages with rude names for...

Blind veteran joins 200-mile charity ride

08 August 2019 by Ben Clarke

Carol Sharp, a blind veteran from Worthing in her 70s is going to take a 200-mile pillion ride for charity on Saturday, August 10. The Ride for Life Beyond Sight Loss will set off from...

Steve Hislop Memorial Run set to take place this month

08 August 2019 by Dan Sutherland

The 17th Steve Hislop Memorial Run is set to take place on Sunday, August 25, raising money for the veterans charity, FirstLight Trust. Hundreds of bikers are expected to ride the 150 mile loop...

Sur-ron LBX electric cross-over is a winner

08 August 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

The new electric Sur-ron LBX is the two-wheeled equivalent of the missing link, effectively bridging the gap between bicycles and motorcycles. It’s more like a lightweight motorbike than a big...

Win signed Jonathan Rea boots in Carole Nash photo competition

07 August 2019 by MCN News

Snap happy bikers could win a signed pair of Jonathan Rea’s boots, a Shoei helmet worth £699 or a Ron Haslam Premier Plus Race School experience in a new photography competition. Motorbike insurance...

Production begins on MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Serie Oro

06 August 2019 by MCN News

Production has begun on the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Serie Oro, with bikes set to be delivered to customers in October 2019. Limited to just 300 units and priced at around £39,448 (€42,990), the bike is...

Give a Vozz Helmet a go

02 August 2019 by Ben Clarke

Dealers across the UK are offering test rides with the uniquely-designed Vozz RS 1.0 helmet that uses a hinged mechanism to put on and remove instead of a traditional chin strap. Find out where to...

Police use drone to tackle antisocial biking

31 July 2019 by Ben Clarke

Operation Dove has seen officers in Lancashire team up with a police drone team to tackle the antisocial and illegal use of off-road motorbikes in the Burnley and Padiham areas. The unmanned craft was...

Affordable MV Agusta models on the way

31 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

MV Agusta are working with Chinese company Loncin to build a range of more affordable models for the mass market. MV CEO Timur Sardarov told MCN that a new machine will be in dealers by 2021 in a bid...

Father and daughter leave stress behind on annual trip

27 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

A motorcycling father and daughter have enjoyed their sixth annual tour together exploring the Isle of Wight and the east coast as they pile on the miles. Martin Potts, 57, and Claire Potts, 26, began...

Meet the Krämer GP2-R: The KTM-powered racer making waves in the BSB paddock

25 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

If you’ve been to a British Superbike championship round this year, chances are you will have heard the distinctive deep growl of a parallel-twin cutting through the cacophony of four-cylinders and...

Zero not afraid of major manufacturers

24 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Zero Motorcycles’ CEO, Sam Paschel, says he is confident that the Californian brand can remain a major player in the future electric motorbike market, despite increased development from the...

125 riders tackle the #ride5000miles challenge in fine style

22 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Riding over 5000 miles in a year can be challenging on any bike, however a dedicated band of intrepid riders are tackling the task aboard sub-15bhp 125s. Despite being limited to around 70mph and...

Bike Shed Festival set for Lydden Hill

18 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

A new biking festival, run by the Bike Shed Motorcycle Club, is set to take place at Lydden Hill in October, allowing retro enthusiasts to experience both on-track and off-road action. Spawned off the...

Kawasaki to host Knockhill open day next month

18 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Kawasaki will be hosting an open day at Knockhill next month, giving fans the chance to push their limits on track, as well as sample the latest 2019 models on the roads surrounding the...

92 motorbikes stolen in just eight weeks

17 July 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

A senior police officer has warned that “someone is going to get hurt” after it emerged that gangs of motorcycle thieves are behind a spate of bike thefts in Northumberland. Detective Chief Inspector...

Čezeta electric scooter revives Cold War classic - MCN reviews it

15 July 2019 by Martin Fitz-Gibbons

This unique mix of Cold War design and 21st-century technology is the Čezeta 506/02. It’s an electric scooter built around the lines, the looks and the legacy of the original Čezeta, made from 1957...

London to Beijing, 13,000 miles by motorcycle

15 July 2019 by Ben Clarke

Adventure touring experts GlobeBusters have arrived at Ace Café Beijing at the end of their largest-ever ride all the way from the Café’s spiritual home in London. The 18-strong riding party arrived...

Special Ducati Panigale V4 S to be auctioned for Nicky Hayden Foundation

14 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

A one-of-a-kind, special-edition Ducati Panigale V4 S will be put up for auction on eBay next month to raise money for the Nicky Hayden Foundation. Produced in tribute to the 2006 MotoGP world...

Blood bikers contract reinstated after losing out to private company

10 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes (WSBB) are once again delivering life-saving samples to hospitals across the midlands, after losing their transport contract to a private company late last...

LEGO launch Harley-Davidson Fat Boy model

09 July 2019 by Ben Clarke

LEGO have unveiled their latest Creator Expert Model and it’s a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy complete with moving parts, solid-disc wheels, teardrop fuel tank, integrated speedometer, and dual exhaust...

Safety video champions safer riding in Scotland

09 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

A new promo video has been released, urging motorcyclists to adopt safe riding habits when exploring Scotland’s great biking roads. Titled ‘The Devil’s Beeftub’, the film is part of a larger Road...

Bott explores biking future with 3D titanium printer

09 July 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

Bottpower have been pushing the boundaries of what motorcycles are capable of ever since the Spanish performance specialists powered their way to two category wins and fourth overall at Pikes Peak...

Untitled Motorcycles reveal custom Zero SR/F

08 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

London and Californian based custom motorcycle builders, Untitled Motorcycles, have created a one-off electric naked, based on the Zero SR/F. Known as the Zero XP, the bike began life as the firm’s...

The ultimate adventure setup? X7 pickup concept carries F850GS Sport

08 July 2019 by Gareth Evans

Is this the ultimate adventure setup? BMW’s trainees have built this special concept to showcase skills learnt in both bikes and cars – an F850GS Sport mounted on the back of a bespoke X7...

Who says you can't tour on a Harley?

08 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

#Ride5000miles member, Martin Fell, has been bucking the motorcycle touring trend by covering almost 2000 miles in 10 days aboard his Harley-Davidson Breakout cruiser. Leaving Northern Ireland on...

Rubbing shoulders with Grand Prix royalty at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

07 July 2019 by Michael Neeves

It’s petrolhead’s paradise here at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed. I’ve been here since Thursday and been punch drunk drinking in the sights, ear-splitting sounds and getting star-struck at just...

Charity trio to ride from John O'Groats to Land's End on Honda C90s

06 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

A motorcycling trio of friends will attempt to ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End on Honda C90s in just four days next week. Setting off on Thursday, July 11, the team will attempt the 1200-mile...

Rockingham reopen for trackday business!

05 July 2019 by Gareth Evans

Rockingham International Raceway, near Corby in Northamptonshire, is set to reopen its gates to bikers, following what was previously billed as a permanent closure. There are two trackdays on the...

BMW unveil R nineT /5 tribute

05 July 2019 by Ben Clarke

BMW have unveiled an R nineT anniversary model in tribute to the /5 series models of the late 60s. The R nineT /5 uses the firm’s popular R nineT model as a base and features a raft of classy touches...

MV Agusta boss says affordable Superveloce, Brutale – and more – are coming

04 July 2019 by Dan Sutherland

MV Agusta are planning less costly versions of their new, limited edition Superveloce and Brutale 1000 and say we can also expect more ‘accessible’ and heritage-inspired machines in the future. In an...

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