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Custom cruising | Triumph launch punchier Bobber TFC limited edition priced at £17,195
10 December 2024 by
Triumph Motorcycles have introduced a new Bobber TFC cruiser to their range, limited to 750 bikes worldwide at a price of £17,195 on the road. The TFC (which stands for Triumph Factory Custom) is...
Power play! Stark Future plug into the enduro scene with new road legal Varg EX model
10 December 2024 by
Stark Future have lifted the lid on their first factory road legal offering, bringing the capabilities of their inaugural Varg motocross model to the enduro and trail riding crowds. Related:...
Battery bike crackdown | Derbyshire cops seize 99 illegal electric two-wheelers in one month
09 December 2024 by
Police in Derbyshire have seized 99 illegal e-bikes, electric mopeds, and scooters across a month of action, with 39 of those machines apprehended in just one day. Related: Illegal electric bikes...
Self-stopping radar technology debuted with KTM looks set to appear on more motorcycles coming soon
09 December 2024 by
Head of Two-Wheeler and Powersports at Bosch, Geoff Liersch has confirmed to MCN that we will see more high-end motorcycles arriving in the near future, equipped with their second-generation Advanced...
Small screamer | Four-cylinder Kove 450RR sportsbike to produce 69.7bhp at 13,000rpm
09 December 2024 by
Last month’s EICMA trade show in Milan saw the arrival of a new Kove 450RR sportsbike, powered by a Kawasaki ZX-4RR rivalling 442.9cc inline four-cylinder engine. Conversations with representatives...
Ducati celebrate their Italian heritage with limited-run £48,000 Panigale V4 Tricolore superbike
08 December 2024 by
Meet the Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore: a £48,000 special edition superbike that will be limited to just 1000 units worldwide, built in celebration of the Bologna brand’s Italian heritage. Launched...
Bike Stop Stevenage hands over the reins to Infinity Motorcycles after over 40 years of trading
06 December 2024 by
Motorcycle clothing and kit specialists, Infinity Motorcycles have officially purchased Bike Stop Stevenage – taking their number of retail stores to 16 across the UK. Infinity Motorcycles will run...
Ariel announce the end of their Honda V4-powered Ace naked after 10 years of UK production
06 December 2024 by
Small-scale British car and motorcycle manufacturer, Ariel Motor Company have confirmed that their 10-year production run of the Ace roadster has come to an end. The final machine has now been...
Bath and North East Somerset Council back down on 'unfair' motorcycle parking charge plans
06 December 2024 by
Bath and North East Somerset Council have shelved plans to impose ‘unfair’ emission-based parking charges for motorcycles. The proposal sought to hit bikers with parking fees to use council owned...
Festive fuel! Petrol prices to drop to their lowest levels since the pandemic this Christmas period
05 December 2024 by
Motorists heading into the festive season are set to enjoy the cheapest Christmas fuel prices since the pandemic, according to the RAC’s latest Fuel Watch report. Prices are significantly lower...
‘Labour is not interested in motorcycles’ MP encourages government action to secure biking's future
05 December 2024 by
Labour’s vision for UK transport appears to have little room for motorcycling, leaving a glaring policy gap that offers few certainties around the future of the two wheeled sector. During an...
Ducati's all-new Multistrada V2 gets a V4 styling makeover and more power than the old one
05 December 2024 by
The 2024 Intermot trade show in Cologne has welcomed the arrival of a new Ducati Multistrada V2 adventure bike, based around the firm’s latest 890cc twin-cylinder motor first debuted in the 2025...
Yamaha update hugely popular NMax 125 scooter alongside more advanced Tech Max model
04 December 2024 by
Yamaha have expanded their scooter line-up for 2025 revealing a high-spec Tech Max version of their popular CBT-friendly NMax 125 – while simultaneously refreshing the base model machine and...
Bodywork specialists Puig launch radical Pista kit for BMW's R1300GS adventure bike
04 December 2024 by
Bodywork specialists Puig have given the BMW R1300GS a racy makeover, adorning the 143bhp adventure tourer with athletic new bodywork and smaller 17-inch wheels – transforming it from rugged...
Get set for showtime!
03 December 2024 by
Grab your tickets now, as the Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show roars into town February 14-16, 2025. Celebrating the best of all things two wheeled, the show promises displays of the very latest models from the world’s leading manufacturers, a live action extravaganza which will see racing heroes go head-to-head, three fantastic stages hosted by your favourite motorcycling celebrities,...
Fantic launch fresh Caballero 500 retro range for 2025 with new Italian MM460 engine
02 December 2024 by
Boutique Italian brand Fantic Motor have launched a new line of Caballero 500 retros for 2025, featuring a fresh engine designed and developed in Bologna. Related: Best retro motorcycle kit as...
Krämer launch KTM-powered GP2 890 XX naked track bike costing €50,000
02 December 2024 by
Krämer Motorcycles used their platform at the recent EICMA trade show in Milan to launch a new naked track bike, set to arrive with customers from Spring next year. The snappily named GP2-890 XX...
Scottish Government propose reducing national speed limit single carriageway roads to 50mph
29 November 2024 by
Transport Scotland are currently seeking responses to a proposal that could see speed limits reduced on single carriageways to 50mph, while also upping the limits for goods vehicles to the same...
From Romford to Istanbul | Intrepid adventurer completes 2800-mile trip aboard Honda SS50 moped
29 November 2024 by
A UK motorcyclist has proven that you don’t need a big adventure bike to complete an epic riding trip – successfully travelling from Romford to Istanbul, Turkey aboard an air-cooled Honda SS50...
Seventies inspired BMW R12 S café racer pays tribute to the iconic R90 S and will cost £18,460
28 November 2024 by
BMW are expanding their boxer twin-cylinder R12 retro family for 2025 by launching a pretty new S model, said to be inspired by the R90 S of the 1970s. The R12 S will be priced at £18,460 and is...
New Panigale-derived Ducati Streetfighter V4 super-naked unveiled for 2025 with more power than ever
28 November 2024 by
Hot on the heels of their near total domination of the 2024 MotoGP season, Ducati have pulled the covers off a new Streetfighter V4 – and it’s just as potent as the earlier revealed Panigale superbike...
Police dog pursuit sees motorcycle thief arrested on a Monday and jailed on the Wednesday
27 November 2024 by
A motorcycle thief, who attempted to evade police on a stolen moped, has been jailed after being apprehended with the help of a police dog. Daniel Tolhurst, 23, was seen speeding through Maidstone...
MCN Law November round-up | 'Speed is notoriously difficult for witnesses to get right'
27 November 2024 by
Paid partnership with BikeLawyer Each month, we take a look at the questions that were sent to the MCN Law column, which is written by Andrew Campbell from BikeLawyer. In November, Andrew was asked a tricky question by a rider who...
KTM enter 'self-administration' as 2024 financial year expected to end in 'three-digit million' loss
26 November 2024 by
CEO of KTM, Stefan Pierer has announced the Austrian brand will undertake a 90-day ‘self-administration’ process in a bid to restructure the company and move toward the end of their current financial...
BSA launch A2 licence friendly B65 Scrambler single set to arrive in June 2025
26 November 2024 by
Recently relaunched BSA used the annual Motorcycle Live show at Birmingham’s NEC to reveal a new B65 Scrambler single, set to go on sale in June 2025. BSA, now backed by Indian giants Mahindra,...
Yamaha XSR900 retro naked given larger 5in TFT dash and Euro5+ compliance for 2025
26 November 2024 by
The Yamaha XSR900 retro naked triple has been updated for 2025, retaining the same stripped back look as before with a smattering of subtle technological changes. On top of this, there’s a new...
Royal Enfield FT450 flattracker launched in India based on affordable Guerrilla 450 road bike
26 November 2024 by
Royal Enfield’s Guerrilla 450 roadster has been transformed into a new flattrack focussed special edition called the FT450, and could be making its way to the UK in 2025 for upcoming Slide School...
Revamped Motorcycle Live show at Birmingham’s NEC welcomes almost 90,000 visitors
25 November 2024 by
Thousands of bikers descended on Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for this year’s rejuvenated Motorcycle Live show – now featuring more stages, additional stunt shows, and an evening of...
Legendary motorcycle chassis engineer and founder of Maxton Suspension Ron Williams has died
25 November 2024 by
Accomplished motorcycle racing chassis builder and founder of Cheshire-based Maxton Suspension, Ron Williams has passed away. Publicly announced on Monday, November 25, a statement released on...
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22 November 2024 by
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Vibe check! D3O's new vibration dampening kit promises to take the unwanted buzz out of biking
22 November 2024 by
Fatigue-inducing vibrations are part and parcel of motorcycling, with shocks small and large being almost constantly transmitted via the footpegs and bars to the rider. That may be a part of the...
Frunk-tional changes! Honda’s practical NC750X all-rounder gets a technical tweak for 2025
22 November 2024 by
Honda’s long running NC750X undergoes a light refresh for 2025, boasting extra tech and a revised look, while retaining the immense practicality that has made it such a popular commuting...
CFMoto announce superbike plans with 209.2bhp V4 engine concept at 2024 EICMA trade show in Milan
22 November 2024 by
Chinese brand CFMoto are a growing force to be reckoned with in Europe, with new models such as the £5699 twin-cylinder 450MT not only undercutting the established competition on price, but...
BMW F900R and F900XR updated for 2025 with new suspension, ergo tweaks, updated aero and less weight
22 November 2024 by
BMW’s twin-cylinder F900R and F900XR models have undergone a fettle ahead of the New Year, with both machines heading into 2025 with less weight, tweaked ergonomics, and upgraded...
Government consultation denies UK-wide bus lane access for bikers despite overwhelming support
22 November 2024 by
The UK’s Labour Government have rejected a motion to allow bikers to use all bus lanes by default, releasing a statement claiming they have: “no policy to encourage greater use of motorcycles.” The...
Win a Kwak for a cuppa! Z900 up for grabs in charity café ride-out challenge
21 November 2024 by
Mental health charity, Make Your Mark, are set to host a treasure hunt-style café ride-out event throughout next year, giving participants the chance to win a brand new Kawasaki Z900RS SE – just for...