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British motorbikes are back on top

16 December 2018 by Adam Child & Phil West

When was the last time you saw a British manufacturer in MotoGP? Or could walk into a showroom and afford a brand new Norton? Or even confidently look forward to a Norton TT victory? Not in most of...

Rush of R5K members complete mileage in December

15 December 2018 by MCN News

Back before #ride5000miles was begun, early December often used to be about denying the existence of Christmas. But now we look forward to the festive season in a whole new way as it’s when many #R5K...

Arc vibrating jacket could transform the electric bike experience

14 December 2018 by Jon Urry

Riding a motorcycle is a visceral experience that stems from the feeling and sound delivered by a petrol engine. But what if your vehicle’s motor lacks any vibrations and your bike is eerily silent?...

Honda announce dates for their 2019 riding schools

14 December 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Honda have announced the 2019 dates for their Ron Haslam Race School, Dave Thorpe Off-Road Centre and Adventure Centre, as well as any new models being added to each of them. The Ron Haslam Race...

Revisited: 2004-2005 Honda Fireblade

13 December 2018 by Bruce Dunn

The Honda Fireblade joined the litre sportsbike club in 2004. The bike was powered by a 998cc inline-four engine and was the firm’s attempt at the superbike top-spot, which was being ruled by the...

Join a Santa toy run this Christmas! Here's 7 to choose from...

12 December 2018 by MCN News

Bring cheer to those children who are less fortunate than us by joining a Santa Toy Run this December. We’ve selected seven of which are scattered all over the UK for you to take part in. Roughleys...

Rotobox reveal stunning £32K supermoto

11 December 2018 by MCN News

Slovenian carbon-fibre experts Rotobox, best known for gorgeous lightweight wheels, have made their first complete bike and it’s one of the most stunning supermotos we’ve ever seen. Built with help...

First-ever Isle of Man motorcycle Santa run is a roaring success

11 December 2018 by Dan Sutherland

The first-ever motorcycle Santa run has taken place on the Isle of Man, raising thousands of pounds for the children’s wing of the Isle of Man Hospice, Rebecca House. Starting at the TT Grandstand at...

Honda reveal pricing for 2019 Adventure Roads programme

10 December 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Honda Motor Europe have confirmed the pricing for the next instalment of its Adventure Roads tour programme across southern Africa in March 2019. Honda will be again taking 40 riders on both standard...

Are motorbike satnavs a waste of space?

08 December 2018 by MCN News

It’s the issue that divides households and stirs the passions. No, not Brexit, but satnavs; are they the greatest contributor to a quality ride since John Loudon McAdam or a brain-shrinking device...

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...

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