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Is your bike ready for Spring? #ride5000miles

07 March 2018 by Bruce Dunn

As riding season is officially now upon us, rather than just firing up and blasting off, there’s a little bit more to getting your bike properly prepared for Spring. You need to think about your bike...

Expert tips for big trips #ride5000miles

07 March 2018 by MCN News

Top travel experts have revealed their tips to the two-wheeled trip of a lifetime. Pick your team and pick your bikes “Everyone has different expectations,” says Geraint Hughes of...

Video: Kawasaki's supercharged SX appeal

07 March 2018 by Adam Child

Despite what its name might suggest, the H2 SX is neither a supercharged H2 with added panniers and screen nor the best-selling Z1000SX with the H2’s 197bhp engine wedged in. No, the H2 SX is much,...

Hartside Top Café destroyed by fire

07 March 2018 by Jon Urry

The popular Hartside Top Café, located on the A686 near Alston in Cumbria and claimed to be England’s highest café at 1904ft above sea level, has been destroyed following a fire that broke out...

Motorcycle industry accuses London Mayor of putting riders’ lives at risk

05 March 2018 by Jon Urry

The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has gone on the offensive and accused the London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, of putting hundreds of thousands of motorcycle and scooter riders’ lives at risk by...

Interview: Triumph test rider Felipe Lopez reveals all

04 March 2018 by Maria Martin

We catch up with Felipe Lopez, Triumph test rider and member of the 2017 Street Triple’s development team to find out a bit about his life on two wheels at the moment. 1. What are you riding? “Triumph...

Carole Nash MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show rescheduled due to poor weather conditions

02 March 2018 by MCN News

The Carole Nash MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show has been rescheduled from this weekend (March 3-4) to Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 April 2018 at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, in light of current...

Poll: Have you been riding through snowmageddon?

27 February 2018 by MCN News

With snow causing UK-wide disruptions we want to know have you been riding through it? Did you keep riding through snowmageddon? If you have been riding and need some extra info: read our tips for...

New tyre launch: Michelin Road 5

23 February 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Already available for purchase, Michelin’s new Road 5 sports touring tyre replaces the firm’s hugely popular Pilot Road 4. With the original Pilot Road launched back in 2002, this fifth-generation...

Biking runs in Royal blood

21 February 2018 by MCN News

Four princes, four bikes – and proof that biking runs in the royal blood. In the first picture, Prince Albert (he who will become George VI, not to mention subject of The King’s Speech) and his...

The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2018

18 February 2018 by MCN News

This year’s Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show is on this weekend. Buy tickets now at www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com or get them at the door. Until next year! Thanks to everyone for a great...

Gallery: The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2018

18 February 2018 by MCN News

Here’s a snapshot of the 2018 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. And now that it’s over, you don’t have to wait till next year to get your new-bike fix. Nor do you have to wait till next year to...

Iconic Grand Prix bikes on display at Carole Nash MCN London Show

17 February 2018 by MCN News

Nine of the most iconic Grand Prix machines ever built are on display at this weekend’s Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle show. Visitors are greeted by the impressive Michelin Grand Prix collection...

Michelin Thunderdrome at the 2018 Carole Nash #MCNShow

17 February 2018 by MCN News

The Michelin Thunderdrome has seen the likes of Carl Fogarty, Neil Hodgson, Ruben Xaus, and Chris Walker grace its arena at this year’s Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. Watch how they got on...

New CCM Spitfire Bobber unveiled at Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show

16 February 2018 by Jordan Gibbons

In February last year, CCM used the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show to unveil the Spitfire: a handmade flat track styled bike made in limited numbers. It was such a runaway success for CCM,...

Elspeth Beard on the Carole Nash MCN London Show Adventure stage

16 February 2018 by Maria Vallahis

On this year’s Adventure Stage at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show there are a fantastic selection of globetrotters brimming with fascinating tale and invaluable touring tips. From packing...

Coys auction returns to Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2018

15 February 2018 by MCN News

Coys of Kensington will once again be holding an auction at the 2018 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show, featuring an enticing range of bikes for every pocket, this weekend. Last year’s auction...

Get the spirit of adventure at this year’s Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show

15 February 2018 by MCN News

The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show is just around the corner, with it comes one of the most exciting line-up of globe trotters anywhere to impart their infinite wisdom and give the best tips...

Brad Pitt Bonneville to go under the hammer at London show Coy's auction

15 February 2018 by MCN News

A Bonneville that used to belong to Hollywood star Brad Pitt will be put under the hammer at the Coy’s auction at this weekend’s Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. The 2009 Triumph Bonneville Bud...

Bike of the day: 2014 Bimota Tesi 3D

14 February 2018 by MCN News

Today’s bike of the day is this 2014 Bimota Tesi 3D, which is due to go up for auction at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this month. Estimated to go for between £15,000 to £25,000 here’s...

Bike of the day: Harley Softail Special to go under the hammer at Coys auction

13 February 2018 by MCN News

Today’s bike of the day is this 2007 Harley Softail Special, which is due to go up for auction at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this month. Estimated to go for between £15,000 to £25,000...

Bike of the day: Triumph 250 TWN goes under the hammer at Coys auction

12 February 2018 by MCN News

This 1952 Triumph 250 TWN is set to go up for auction this month with Coys at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show for an estimated £4000- to £6000. Here’s what we know so far… In 1886,...

Bike of the day: Hercules K125 GS goes under the hammer at Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2018

11 February 2018 by MCN News

Today’s bike of the day is this Hercules K125 GS, which is due to go up for auction at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this month. Estimated to go for between £4,000 to £5,000 here’s what...

Bike of the day: HRD Vincent Rapide goes under the hammer at Coys auction

10 February 2018 by MCN News

At this year’s show Coys Auction house is holding a huge 150-bike auction at 2.45pm on Saturday 17 February at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. Included amongst the machines is this HRH...

#ride5000miles: Top tips

09 February 2018 by MCN News

Last year was the first year of the #Ride5000miles challenge, which saw thousands of members commit to riding their beloved two-wheeled steed for at least 5000 miles. Why? Because motorcycles are...

Bike of the day: Rudge Ulster GP replica up for auction at Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show

09 February 2018 by MCN News

This stunning Rudge Ulster GP replica and over 150 classic and historic machines will go under the hammer in the Coys auction at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show on Saturday, February...

Video game makers use biking as force for good

08 February 2018 by Jordan Gibbons

Last November, Indian announced that they had been working with computer-game manufacturer Activision to model the Scout 741B, as used by the US Army, into the game Call of Duty: WWII. As well as...

Poll: What should the government do about bike theft?

07 February 2018 by MCN News

What should the government do about bike theft?

Sunday Social: Moped madness with pro mountain biker, Phil Atwill

04 February 2018 by James Archibald

It’s an odd scenario, many motorcycle racers use cycling to keep fit in the off-season, while for mountain bikers and downhill racers, it can work in the opposite way. We caught up with World Cup...

10 unmissable motorcycle events this month

02 February 2018 by James Archibald

Winter in the UK can seem like a drab place to be if you’re a biker, February can be especially tedious as any lingering excitement from the festive period has well and truly vanished. Summer seems...

Poll: F1 has banished grid girls, is it time for bikes to follow suit?

01 February 2018 by MCN News

F1 has banished grid girls, is it time for bikes to follow suit?

Mayor of London; ‘manufacturers need to do more’

01 February 2018 by Jordan Gibbons

On Tuesday, January 23, Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, called a summit of motorcycle manufacturers and industry representatives to task them with the job of reducing motorcycle crime. Last year over...

What is Britain’s best-loved bike?

29 January 2018 by Matt Wildee

What is your favourite bike of all time? Is it your first machine after passing your test, the bike that you were on during your best-ever ride or the faithful workhorse that never let you down?...

The Sunday Social with Charley Boorman

28 January 2018 by Liam Marsden

Hi Charley, how are you doing? “Not too bad at all, thank you. I could complain, but then nobody cares!” So you’re a Triumph ambassador – which new ones have you ridden? “All of them. The new Tiger...

How #ride5000miles works (it’s as simple as it sounds)

27 January 2018 by MCN News

Ride your bike for 5000 miles (or more) before the end of the year This isn’t a competition. You don’t win a prize for the most miles covered and there’s no award for the person that reaches 5000...

Big scooters - why would you need anything else?

24 January 2018 by Adam Child

If you want the ultimate large-capacity maxi scooter such as Yamaha’s £9799 TMAX or the £9199 Suzuki Burgman 650, you need deep pockets. However, the middleweight, 400cc versions here offer just as...

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