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House of Vans custom chopper show is a roaring success

14 July 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Custom bike enthusiasts from across the world are descending on south London this weekend for the second annual Assembly Chopper Show. Hosted by Lambeth-based venue, House of Vans, the...

New R5K member rides 1029 miles in one day

14 July 2018 by Matt Wildee

New #ride5000miles member Andrew Milton has completed some hard miles, clocking up more than a thousand miles in a day on a red-eyed trip to attend the Surfer Joe music festival in Livorno in Northern...

Triumph to give a year's free bike insurance to three lucky winners

13 July 2018 by Richard Paul

Triumph are offering a free year of insurance to three lucky customers who buy an approved used Triumph in the month of July 2018. Anyone who purchases a used Triumph from the company’s approved...

Mission Impossible: Tom Cruise bike chase around Arc de Triomphe

12 July 2018 by Ben Clarke

The latest Mission Impossible Fallout trailer features Tom Cruise riding the wrong way around the famous Arc de Triomphe roundabout pursued by the police on his BMW R nine T Scrambler (which sounds...

New extra sporty Ducati Diavel spied in testing

12 July 2018 by Jordan Gibbons

When Ducati unveiled the Diavel in 2010, we were bowled over by the mad combination of cruiser stance combined with sporty handling and a superbike engine. Now spy pics show that Ducati are working on...

Metzeler give away free RST gloves

12 July 2018 by Ben Clarke

If you buy a set of selected Metzeler tyres between now and August 31 you can claim a free set of Metzeler RST gloves. Every claimant will also be entered into a prize draw with the chance to win a...

Motorcycle travel page launched in conjunction with Bike Shed

12 July 2018 by Dan Sutherland

A partnership has been founded between travel platform Worthy Travelers and The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club to create a unique online hub curating some of the world’s best two-wheeled experiences. The...

£100 cash offered for discussion at National Motorcycle Museum

10 July 2018 by Dan Sutherland

The National Motorcycle Museum is working with a mystery manufacturer to offer riders £100 cash in exchange for taking part in a discussion surrounding the future state of motorcycling. Taking place...

Suzuki extend low-rate finance deals

09 July 2018 by Ben Clarke

Suzuki have continued their recent spate of generosity by extending their low-rate finance deals which offer 2%, 3% or 4% APR across two, three or four years respectively. The offer applies to a range...

Gallery: BMW Motorrad Days festival

09 July 2018 by Simon Hargreaves

MCN hooked up more than 40,000 BMW riders and fans as they descended on the sleepy Bavarian market town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen for the annual Motorrad Days festival last weekend. Motorrad Days is...

Travis Pastrana successfully lands Evel Knievel stunts

09 July 2018 by Ben Clarke

Just over 50 years after Evel Knievel’s ill-fated attempt to jump the fountains at Caesar’s Palace, Travis Pastrana successfully recreated the stunt on an Indian Scout FTR750. The 11-time X Games gold...

Plenty of time to pile on the miles

07 July 2018 by Matt Wildee

Hundreds of MCN readers have already completed our #ride5000miles challenge – and it’s not too late for you to join in the fun. Since launching our 2018 campaign in March, 3000 new members have signed...

Revisited: Moto Guzzi V7 Café Classic

06 July 2018 by Dan Sutherland

The Moto Guzzi V7 Cafe Classic is a brilliant introduction to the world of retro motorcycles and offered Senior Online Reporter, Dan, a brief eye-opening glimpse into the genre. Producing less than...

Ride Sunday winner collects his new Harley-Davidson

05 July 2018 by Ben Clarke

Ride Sunday 2018 raised over £150,000 for charity and also offered new bikes as prizes for the top fundraisers globally. Mark Wotherspoon from Australia was the biggest fundraiser, raising over...

Laws changed surrounding batteries to help counter terrorism

05 July 2018 by Dan Sutherland

A new law has come into being stating that anyone who wishes to purchase a dry motorcycle battery with a separate acid pack will now require a valid Explosives, Precursors and Poisons (EPP)...

The Government say they may put up fuel duty to pay for NHS funding. Would you be happy to pay extra?

03 July 2018 by MCN News

The Government say they may put up fuel duty to pay for NHS funding. Would you be happy to pay extra?

15 events to attend this month

03 July 2018 by MCN News

Bike season 2018 is in full swing and if there’s one thing we enjoy as much as riding motorbikes, it’s talking about them. Here’s a list of events to get yourself to this month and do just that. Get...

John Surtees BMW 507 for sale

02 July 2018 by Ben Clarke

Bonhams have announced the sale of a 1957 BMW 507 Roadster which belonged to the late 500cc Motorcycle World Champion John Surtees. The car, which was paid for by Surtees’ team owner at the time,...

‘Byker Bear’ completes Pan-European ‘Quest for Cancer’

30 June 2018 by Phil West

A cuddly bear, transported by three kind-hearted bikers, has just taken part in a marathon European ride covering 30 countries in under 13 days to raise money for charity. Byker Bear has become...

How to brake hard on track or road

29 June 2018 by Ben Clarke

Too many riders are focused entirely on scraping their knee sliders and hitting top speed down the straights on-track, but braking correctly is not only crucial for keeping you shiny-side-up, it can...

Steve McQueen's The Great Escape Triumph makes first public appearance since 1963

28 June 2018 by Ben Clarke

The iconic Triumph TR6R ridden by Steve McQueen in The Great Escape is going to feature in the Concours d’Elégance at Salon Privé on Thursday, August 30. Presently on display at the Triumph Factory...

First look: KTM 790 Adventure R

28 June 2018 by Jordan Gibbons

After months of concepts, spy shots and speculation, KTM have officially announced that the 790 Adventure R will go into production in 2019. KTM made the announcement at their European Adventure...

5 steps to finding the right helmet

27 June 2018 by MCN News

5000 miles is a long way to ride in the wrong kit. Here are a few tips from SHARK Helmets on making sure your lid is spot-on as you #ride5000miles and beyond. 1. Find the right helmet fit This might...

Famous bikes sold: Fonzie and Arnie’s machines sold at auction

27 June 2018 by Ben Clarke

The 1949 Triumph Trophy TR500 used by Fonzie, played by actor Henry Winkler, in the hit American TV show Happy Days has been sold at auction. The bike appeared at Julien’s Auctions, Planet Hollywood,...

Bikers make the safest road users

26 June 2018 by Ben Clarke

Insurance broker Carole Nash has found that drivers who also hold a bike licence make fewer claims than those who don’t. Their three-year study revealed that drivers without a bike licence not only...

Harleys shock exit from US

26 June 2018 by Jordan Gibbons

In a filing to their investors, Harley-Davidson have announced that they plan to shift production of some of the models out of the US to avoid the new EU import tariffs. The new 31% import tariffs...

Video: Undercover police officers intercept mopeds in Manchester

26 June 2018 by MCN News

A video has emerged showing the moment two undercover police officers on enduro bikes stopped two mopeds in Manchester. Dressed in plain clothes, dashcam footage shows the officers swerve in front of...

Moto Guzzi, Yamaha and Indian all unveil new bikes at Wheels & Waves

25 June 2018 by Phil West

Hand-built, one-off, specially-commissioned, custom bikes from Yamaha and Indian along with a brand new, limited edition version of Moto Guzzi’s V7 retro roadster were among the highlights at the...

Police ‘stealth’ warnings prompt controversy

25 June 2018 by MCN News

Signs put up by the police to warn motorcyclists of a crackdown on speeding are proving controversial. The signs, erected in 55 locations across Lincolnshire were put up, say the county’s Road Safety...

Adventure rider reaches Tajikistan

23 June 2018 by Andy Davidson

Vultures circle overhead but we don’t care, we have one last Coke bottle of fuel. Alissa (my girlfriend) pours the last few drops into the tank and slumps back down against the bike for shade. We...

First Ride: BMW C400X - Mid-size madness

22 June 2018 by MCN News

BMW’s decision to enter the mid-sized scooter market this year was based on numbers. Worldwide, this sector sells a constant 35-40,000 units a year, so represents a stable market in which to make an...

Get involved: Ride to Work Week 2018

22 June 2018 by Ben Clarke

Welcome to Friday, the start of the weekend at the end of Ride to Work Week 2018? Lots of you will be taking advantage of the forecast good weather and riding your motorbikes, but spare a thought for...

Bikes key to cleaner air in cities, say MCIA

21 June 2018 by Ben Clarke

Today is National Clean Air Day, and the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) is calling for the Government to recognise the importance of motorbikes and scooters in reducing traffic pollution. Tony...

Biker hit over the head with a bicycle wheel over 'stolen motorcycle'

21 June 2018 by MCN News

A biker in Liverpool, posted a video to his Facebook page showing the moment he was hit over the head with a bicycle wheel, after confronting a group of youths over an alleged stolen motorcycle. You...

Historic racers do ‘battle’ on the streets of Brackley

20 June 2018 by MCN News

If you thought Brackley Festival of Motorcycling was just about the exhilarating spectacle of classic race bikes parading in the medieval town’s High Street, you would be very much mistaken. It is so...

Ducati deliver police liveried Panigale V4 to BikeSafe

20 June 2018 by Ben Clarke

Police-led motorcycle project, BikeSafe, joined Ducati UK at their annual Silverstone track day to take delivery of a special Ducati Panigale V4 in police livery. The bike has been loaned to BikeSafe...

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