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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...

Kymco RevoNEX electric naked set for 2021 release

26 November 2019 by Andy Calton

Kymco have created the RevoNEX, an electric naked which they say will be on sale in 2021. The smart-looking machine has a gearbox but can be left in second gear for slower city riding as 70mph can be...

Benelli on a budget? All-new wallet-friendly Leoncino 800 range

26 November 2019 by MCN News

Benelli have released a pair of new, larger-capacity Leoncino 800s powered by an all-new twin-cylinder motor, which looks set to take the fight directly to Yamaha’s MT-07. Consisting of the new...

Riding a MotoE-spec Energica Ego Corsa electric motorbike at Valencia

25 November 2019 by Michael Neeves

Most people think battery motorcycles are heavy, slow, boring and lack soul. As for electric racing bikes – well they’re just plain dull, aren’t they? Well, after riding Energica’s MotoE racer at...

#Ride5000miles members hit the dirt for winter thrills

24 November 2019 by Dan Sutherland

With temperatures tumbling and sunlight scarce, it’s not easy to add to your 5000-mile target at this time of year. But #ride5000miles members are embracing the conditions by heading off-road, where...

Ride of a lifetime: The best til last

21 November 2019 by Simon Weir

I’d been warned that Tasmania wouldn’t be as warm as mainland Australia (the North Island). I wasn’t expecting it to be quite so cold, though. I rolled off the Spirit of Tasmania ferry in Devonport...

Is your Ducati 1299 Panigale too slow? This bolt-on hybrid kit could be the answer…

20 November 2019 by MCN News

A new hybrid conversion kit has been shown at the 2019 Eicma show, in Milan, for the Ducati Panigale 1299 superbike, claiming to boost peak power to around 295bhp and torque to 221ftlb. Called the...

Norton Superlight SS: a supercharged, carbon-framed, 170bhp version of 650 twin

20 November 2019 by Andy Calton

Norton have supercharged their 650 Superlight super-twin and thrown in a carbon-fibre frame, subframe and swingarm to create a genuine lightweight sportsbike. The new chassis weighs 47% less than the...

CCM unveil Stealth versions of Foggy, Bobber and Six

19 November 2019 by Ben Clarke

CCM have unveiled new Stealth Series versions of three of their current bike models. The Bobber Stealth, Six Stealth and Foggy Stealth are all blacked-out and mean-looking versions of the standard...

Herald Brat 125 is the retro-styled learner-legal bike designed in the UK

18 November 2019 by Ben Clarke

British motorbike importer Herald Motor Co. have launched a new 125 called the Brat, which they designed themselves. The brand’s models are usually off-the-peg imports from Chinese manufacturers but...

R5Ker aims for the Arctic Circle after late summer ride to Morocco

17 November 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Andy Barnes took a huge chunk off his 5000-mile annual target with a mammoth 3800-mile trip to Morocco aboard his trusty Yamaha FZ8 – and now he has plans to ride across the Arctic Circle! Setting off...

Ducati launch four-year unlimited mileage warranty across Multistrada range

13 November 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati have today announced that all of their 2020 Multistrada adventure models will feature a four-year, unlimited mileage warranty. Known as ‘4Ever Multistrada’, the scheme comes 16 years after the...

Savic unveil cool new electric Alpha, Delta and Omega

12 November 2019 by Ben Clarke

Australian electric motorbike manufacturers, Savic, have unveiled their latest creation at the Australian motorcycle festival in Wollongong. The C-Series is available in three model variants, the...

Ariel to launch striking new Ace Iron Horse at Motorcycle Live

11 November 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Somerset-based two and four-wheeled firm, Ariel, are set to reveal a new Ace Iron Horse model at Motorcycle Live later this month. Based on the existing Ace muscle cruiser, the new £29,686 Iron Horse...

Chinese brand CFMoto reveal 700CL-X range

07 November 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

You may not have heard of CFMoto yet, but the chances are you will soon as the Chinese brand aims to increase its presence in the UK motorcycle market with a new 700CL-X range. Unveiled at Eicma, in...

Vins Duecinquanta 250 two-stroke ready for blast-off

06 November 2019 by MCN News

Behold the Vins Duecinquanta – an exquisite, all-new, road-legal, 250 two-stroke sportsbike from Italy that’s coming to the UK very soon. The Duecinquanta, as the name suggests, is a fuel-injected...

KTM’s new 390 Adventure welcomes riders to the dirty side

06 November 2019 by Martin Fitz-Gibbons

The new KTM 390 Adventure takes the fun, feisty Duke as its starting point, then adds taller suspension, new wheels and a larger fuel tank to lend it some off-road and distance ability. Related: full...

Triumph unveil Thruxton RS details and price

05 November 2019 by Ben Clarke

Triumph’s new Thruxton RS superceded the popular Thruxton R and comes with more power, less weight and an improved electronics package. We’ve already ridden the bike, so read the full 2020 Triumph...

Honda hint at new sports adventure middleweight with CB4X Concept

05 November 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Honda have revealed a striking new sports adventure middleweight concept, which could hint at a new addition to the firm’s existing four-cylinder 650 range. Related articles on MCN Honda CB1100X...

2020 Kawasaki Z900: the story

05 November 2019 by MCN News

The Kawasaki Z900 is set to be a slightly more sensible and affordable fun machine for 2020. We’ve already had a chance to ride it, so check out Neevesy’s 2020 Kawasaki Z900 review or read on for the...

BMW launch pair of 900cc twins - meet the F900XR an F900R

05 November 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

BMW have unveiled two new middleweight models using a bored-out version of the parallel-twin engine found in the F850GS, called the F900XR and F900R. The BMW F900XR is either a smaller S1000XR or a...

Video: Kawasaki 'Ninja 1000SX' gets a host of changes for 2020

05 November 2019 by MCN News

Kawasaki’s hugely popular Z1000SX sports-tourer is getting a host of updates for 2020 including a name change – to ‘Ninja 1000SX’. An ever-present fixture in Britain’s top 10 best-sellers chart since...

Revised Honda Rebel relaunches as rather more reserved ride

04 November 2019 by MCN News

Honda have revamped the Rebel with revised suspension, full LED lighting, a new gear position indicator, slipper clutch and a more comfortable seat. The new bike was unveiled at Eicma this evening as...

MV Agusta aim for 2020 super naked glory with bonkers Brutale 1000RR

04 November 2019 by Dan Sutherland

In a 2020 model launch season seemingly overrun with powerful super nakeds, the latest is the mass-produced version of the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR, which follows the limited-run Serie Oro, first...

Zapp i300 pricing revealed along with novel £19/week ownership model

04 November 2019 by MCN News

Pricing and full spec details have been revealed for the Zapp i300 – a British-designed electric maxi scooter that is built in Thailand and is set to hit UK roads later in 2019. Related: top electric...

R5K members make special events out of European miles

03 November 2019 by Dan Sutherland

With mid-summer sun now a mere memory, #R5K members have taken to Europe in an attempt to enjoy some late-season heat while bolstering their mileage totals. For some it’s a last chance for a ride...

PC Andrew Harper ride of respect raises over £18,000

30 October 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Thousands of bikers have raised over £18,000 in a ride of respect for PC Andrew Harper who was killed on duty earlier this year. The rideout was organised by 31-year-old hairdresser, Sian Sloper, from...

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