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Bobber-style Veitis eV-twin targets UK production for 2019

06 December 2018 by MCN News

What do you do when you skipper a yacht as a day job but want to be on a motorcycle whenever you reach land? You establish a company building your own bespoke electric motorcycles, that’s what. Veitis...

Indian offer new mobile app for Ride Command infotainment system

06 December 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Indian Motorcycle have developed a new mobile App to work in tandem with their Ride Command touchscreen infotainment system, alongside a new software update for the display itself. Appearing on a...

Support Movember with new motorbike clothing brand

06 December 2018 by Richard Newland

Bikers are a charitable bunch, and a new company is now capitalising on that to raise money from a range of biker wear for the Movember Foundation, which aids men’s health causes such as research into...

Zero boss expects sales surge

06 December 2018 by MCN News

After 15 years working in the bike industry, it took just one ride on a Zero to convince Abe Askenazi electric bikes are the future. In an exclusive interview with MCN, the firm’s Chief Technology...

MCN readers offer full support to Met police moped tactics

05 December 2018 by Dan Sutherland

MCN readers have come out in force to support the work of the Metropolitan Police, who have begun knocking moped criminals off their bikes during pursuits. Although helping to account for a sizeable...

Ural reveals electric sidecar

04 December 2018 by Mark Gardiner

Ural may be best known for throwback sidecars with DNA dating back to World War II but they’ve now come up with this electric prototype which uses the batteries, controller and motor from a Zero...

Poll: Is Hamilton better on two wheels than Marquez is on four?

04 December 2018 by Simon Patterson

Reigning F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has headed straight from the final round of the 2018 season in Abu Dhabi to Jerez in Spain, to spin some laps with his latest toys, a pair of Yamaha R1...

R5K members recall their 2018 highlights

01 December 2018 by Tim Thompson

We’ve been saying it for a couple of weeks now, but with the longest, hottest and perhaps greatest of summers now tucked away in the memory banks, R5k members have been recalling their magic moments...

New British bike: Norton Superlight targets TT victory

30 November 2018 by Richard Newland

Norton peeled the covers off yet another all-new bike at Motorcycle Live last week. Hot on the heels of the first deliveries of their V4 SS superbike, and the unveiling of two new Atlas 650 models...

Ducati CEO says 'more V4s to come'

30 November 2018 by Jordan Gibbons

Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali has revealed the firm are planning a tide of new models buoyed by the success of their new Panigale V4. “We will release 29 new bikes over the next five years,”...

Video: Taiwanese firm launch technology-packed motorcycle helmets

29 November 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Back in July we reported that new company, Jarvish, were planning to introduce two of the most technology-packed motorcycle helmets we’ve ever seen. Now The Taiwanese firm have confirmed they have...

Helmet technology that could save lives

28 November 2018 by Jordan Gibbons

This year’s EICMA motorcycle show was full of new innovations, including plenty of new helmets many of which featured a ‘MIPS liner’ but what on earth is that? We found out. “The origins go back to...

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 | news, launch date and price

28 November 2018 by MCN News

Husqvarna have confirmed that the new Svartpilen 701 model, revealed at EICMA 2018 in Milan, costs £8899. We’ve already ridden it, so click here for our review. According to their show press...

Urban Rider present motorcycle themed Christmas Market

28 November 2018 by Dan Sutherland

London motorcycle clothing retailer, Urban Rider, is hosting a biker-inspired Christmas Market on Thursday, December 6 2018. Taking place at Greenwich Market, the event – known as Winter Chill – is...

Moped criminals hit hard by hardline police tactics

27 November 2018 by MCN News

They attack members of the public with hammers, machetes and crowbars, mount pavements to steal phones, watches and bags, use mopeds as battering rams to break into shops and they throw acid in...

Exploring Honda's CRF450L Rally concept

27 November 2018 by MCN News

Honda have been whetting the appetite of their off-road centric fanbase with a stunning new CRF450L Rally concept bike, first revealed at the Eicma show in Milan earlier this month, before being...

Honda’s 125s get funky

27 November 2018 by MCN News

Honda have a long history of cool 125s to tempt your wallet from its hiding place. From sporty four-stroke CBRs and two-stroke NSRs, to rugged CG125s and scooters, this pair keeps Honda’s tradition of...

Monkey Run: Take the scenic route through Romania

26 November 2018 by Ben Clarke

There’s still time to add to this year’s #ride5000miles totals, but there’s no harm in planning ahead and thinking about 2019. If you fancy something a bit different with a real sense of adventure...

R5K member spotlight: Mike Britt

25 November 2018 by Ben Clarke

The #ride5000miles Facebook group is a great place to talk with like-minded people, get advice and share your experiences about life on two wheels. A group is nothing without members and so we thought...

Winter sees #ride5000miles members share their top riding tips

24 November 2018 by Matt Wildee

It’s officially winter, so getting out on your bike is harder. You have to spend more time watching the weather forecast for a window of opportunity, more time kitting up and more time washing the...

Spotted: Husky testing retro adventure

24 November 2018 by MCN News

With KTM sister-brand Husqvarna enjoying a resurgence thanks to its sharp individual take on the retro market in the form of their 401 and 701 Vitpilen and Svartpilen models, the platform engineering...

Spotted: New BMW sports tourer

22 November 2018 by MCN News

Spy shots have emerged of a brand new BMW sports tourer that looks perfectly poised to fill the gap for rapid tourers that don’t have the weight (or the high cost) of the 1000cc-plus offerings. The...

First Norton V4 SS superbikes rolled off production line

22 November 2018 by MCN News

The very first Norton V4 SS superbikes have rolled off the new production line at the Donington Hall factory, and were united with their owners on Monday afternoon as Norton simultaneously unveiled...

Kawasaki launch insurance scheme with Bikesure

21 November 2018 by Ben Clarke

Kawasaki owners will now be able to insure their bike with an exclusively branded specialist policy. The manufacturer has teamed up with UK-based broker, Bikesure to create Kawasaki Insurance, which...

Gladstone Motorcycles release new SE bobber

21 November 2018 by MCN News

Bespoke British brand Gladstone Motorcycles have unveiled a new model following their original Gladstone No.1 bobber, launched in 2013. The new bike, dubbed the SE, is “a slightly lazier, earthier...

MCN Bike of the Year Awards 2018

21 November 2018 by MCN News

2018 has been another bountiful year for new machines, so the best-of-the-best below are very special indeed. Let’s kick things off with our Bike of the Year. Bike of the year Best innovation Best...

Lexmoto Aspire offers cheap freedom to sixteeners

20 November 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Low-capacity motorcycle specialists, Lexmoto, have revealed a new four-speed, four-stroke 50cc motorcycle at Motorcycle Live, aimed squarely at 16-year-olds taking their first steps into two...

Suzuki rebuild G-54 race bike at Motorcycle Live

20 November 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Suzuki are currently in the process of restoring the only full G-54 Grand Prix bike in existance, at Motorcycle Live. This was the bike that spawned Barry Sheene’s World Championship-winning RG500,...

#ride5000miles members refuse to stop riding this winter

17 November 2018 by Matt Wildee

Scores of #ride5000miles Facebook members have vowed to keep on biking despite the first frosts of the year and a premature appearance of the dreaded gritter. An early cold snap in late October saw...

Event preview: Motorcycle Live 2018

16 November 2018 by Ben Clarke

The NEC, Birmingham will once again play host to the UK’s biggest bike show, Motorcycle Live in 2018. With a host of live action, features, entertainment and new bike models, there will be something...

Rough Crafts create custom Royal Enfield Continental GT

15 November 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Taiwanese motorcycle custom house, Rough Crafts, have created a special edition Royal Enfield Continental GT in tribute to classic race bike design. The bespoke machine draws inspiration from bulbous...

Kiddimoto reveal motocross-inspired full face kids cycling helmet

15 November 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Motorcycle-inspired balance bike experts, Kiddimoto, have created a new motocross-inspired full face helmet specifically for children aged between two and 12 years. Known as the Ikon, the lid claims...

Watch: Police in Dubai begin hoverbike training

13 November 2018 by Ben Clarke

Police in Dubai have started training to ride hoverbikes supplied by Californian company, Hoversurf. The Hoverbike S3 2019 weighs 114kg and can fly at 60mph, 5 metres from the ground. MORE FROM...

Huge Remembrance Sunday rideout targets M25 and M60

11 November 2018 by Matt Wildee

Thousands are set to participate in a rideout to commemorate fallen soldiers this Remembrance Sunday. The Ring of Red is one of the biggest remembrance rideouts in the UK, with routes planned on the...

Fantic unveil hardcore Rally Caballero and electric version

09 November 2018 by Jordan Gibbons

We loved the Fantic Caballero 250 Scrambler when we rode it and now they’ve unveiled an even more capable off-road version dubbed the ‘Rally’. Featuring longer travel (200mm) USD forks, which are...

Yamaha release premium XMAX Iron Max scooter

09 November 2018 by Ben Clarke

Yamaha have unveiled a new range-topping spec for their popular XMAX scooter at Eicma 2018. The Yamaha XMAX Iron Max will be available in 125, 300 and 400cc versions and brings slightly more prestige...

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