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Triumph's Moto2 765 ridden!

24 January 2018 by Michael Neeves

In 2019 Moto2 will be powered by three-cylinder 765cc Triumph engines. It’s out with Honda’s peaky CBR600RR screamers and in with the angry rasp of Britain’s best triple. It’s the biggest shake up in...

Teaser video suggests Triumph Speed Triple is imminent

23 January 2018 by Jordan Gibbons

It’s 24 years since Triumph first launched the Speed Triple, perfectly catching the wave of the naked sportsbikes. It’s had a string of updates since – including six new engines – and it doesn’t seem...

#Ride5000miles 2018 is all go!

21 January 2018 by MCN News

A new year marks a fresh start and another chance to achieve your #ride5000miles goal. In a bid to get ahead early, R5K members are already back out on the roads; enjoying their bikes and adding to...

The Sunday Social with trials instructor Stuart Day

21 January 2018 by MCN News

For this week’s Sunday Social we spoke with Stuart Day, former British Enduro champion and owner of the Trials Day school. What’s for breakfast on your Sunday ride? “I live in Staffordshire, so it’s...

A scooter you can ride on water in 5 seconds

19 January 2018 by James Archibald

This scooter, which you can ride on land and water, will make you forget any cool thing people like Guy Martin or Robbie Maddison have ever conquered on two wheels in extreme conditions. Called the...

Harley-Davidson's custom battle begins

19 January 2018 by James Archibald

You have a brand-new Harley-Davidson and £5,500 in your pocket to spend on parts to customise it, what would you do? Introduce that, and a less than a year as your timescale and you’ll have an idea of...

Electric motorcycle potential is on the charge

19 January 2018 by James Archibald

New research carried out by the University of Waterloo, Canada has found that altering the material negative electrodes (one of the components that make up batteries) could give huge capacity...

How safe is your kit?

18 January 2018 by James Archibald

Nearly half of us don’t put safety at the top of the list when we are buying new leathers according to a survey of 1000 riders carried out by insurance giant Carole Nash. While some riders check for...

Famously expensive auction bikes

17 January 2018 by MCN News

Think some of the latest superbikes and adventure bikes cost a pretty penny or two? They’re nothing compared to some of the most expensive bikes ever to sell at auction. Some of the below bikes...

Poll: Isle of Man TT v Dakar rally…

17 January 2018 by James Archibald

Let’s face it, when it comes to the heroic Isle of Man TT, or the gruelling Dakar races, you need to have a healthy mix of bravery, talent and determination. Oh, and a pair of massive cahoonas of...

Yamaha commit to three-wheelers

16 January 2018 by Jordan Gibbons

Yamaha have purchased Brudeli, manufacturers of the Leanster 654L and 625L, in a bid to strengthen their three-wheeled portfolio. We know what you’re thinking: who on earth are Brudeli? Brudeli were...

Lego gain 10,000 supporters of Tron light cycle set

15 January 2018 by James Archibald

For the big kid that still lives inside you, or maybe just for your own kids, Lego has 10,000 supporters of a Tron light cycle set, based on the Disney film Tron Legacy. In the hope that this will be...

Nitro Circus stunt rider Travis Pastrana flips over Jay Leno's head

15 January 2018 by MCN News

The ultimate daredevil and Nitro Circus star and founder, Travis Pastrana found a new way to involve US talk show host Jay Leno in his stunts. By jumping over his head. The 17-time X Games winner...

First ride: Chris Walker Kawasaki gives the Versys 1000 a mean makeover

13 January 2018 by Jon Urry

Winter can be a tricky time when it comes to new bike sales, but Chris Walker Kawasaki have come up with two tempting reasons for riders to part with their cash over the festive period. Taking the...

Gallery: Famous faces and their motorbikes

08 January 2018 by MCN News

Some celebrities are well known for their love of motorcycles, such as Long Way Round star Ewan McGregor and Keanu Reeves, who even has his own motorcycle company. Many of them enjoy the anonymity...

The Sunday Social with TT racer Maria Costello

07 January 2018 by Liam Marsden

For this week’s Sunday Social we spoke with Maria Costello, who was the first female solo racer to stand on the podium at the Isle of Man when she took third place in the Ultra Lightweight category at...

Poll: How will you fund your next new bike purchase?

02 January 2018 by MCN News

Already looking for your next bike? Well, go on, what is it? More importantly, how are you planning on funding your next new bike purchase? How will you fund your next new bike purchase? Have a...

New year's resolutions

01 January 2018 by MCN News

Got a headache? Of course you have, it’s the first day of 2018, so you probably spent the last few hours of 2017 getting sloshed. So, what better time than now to list how you’re going to be a better...

2018's hottest bikes and their secrets

01 January 2018 by Matt Wildee

Hurrah! It’s officially 2018, which means there’s not long to wait until we get to ride some of the amazing bikes unveiled at the back end of last year. To get us in the mood, we spoke to some of the...

MCN Bike of the Year Awards 2017

31 December 2017 by Michael Neeves

What a brilliant year we’ve had for new bikes. With well over 100 new models, facelifts and updates, the sheer quantity has been overwhelming. All that riding has kept MCN’s Road Test department...

6 craziest bikes of 2017

26 December 2017 by MCN News

As years go, 2017 was a pretty crazy one, and we’re not talking about the bikes. But, it just so happens there were some pretty crazy bikes to come out in 2017. Not quite as crazy as the Kawasaki H2...

Is this the battery we've been waiting for?

22 December 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Research done at the University of Waterloo, Canada, could lead to the development of new batteries that triple the range of electric vehicles. The research has found that altering the material the...

Get your biking fix over winter

22 December 2017 by MCN News

Hands up if you’ve put your bike away for the winter? Yeah, there’s quite a few of us. And while we might be warmer on our way into work, there’s no doubt leaving the bike at home leaves a little hole...

BMW are planning a pocket-rocket

22 December 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

TVS have just released the Apache RR 310, a lightweight sportsbike that should be big news for BMW fans. Eh – BMW? Back in 2013, the German brand struck a deal with Indian motorcycle manufacturer TVS...

The best #ride5000miles moments of 2017

21 December 2017 by MCN News

2017 was a great year for our members. Riders have reached the #ride5000miles mark, some even completing 10k! Our Facebook site has seen a rise in members reaching their milestone numbers before the...

MCN and IAM's Better Riding Guide: Tackling Roundabouts

21 December 2017 by MCN News

Most collisions between bikes and other vehicles happen at junctions like roundabouts. Many of these accidents can be attributed to failure to look. But regardless of who causes the crash – rider or...

First ride: Motorini MT125RRi ‘a viable alternative to Japanese 125s’

21 December 2017 by Dan Sutherland

If you’re in the market for a cheap 125 that looks the part and delivers generous fuel returns, then look no further. Priced at just shy of £2200, the Motorini MT125RRi sits in direct competition with...

The best motorcycle reads for this Christmas

21 December 2017 by MCN News

When the weather outside is frightful, and your bike is tucked away for winter, the next best thing is reading about other peoples’ experiences on two wheel. So put your slippers on, turn the fire up,...

Huge bike test shake-up

21 December 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Back in December 2016, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) published a consultation with the Department for Transport (DfT) about proposed changes to the way that motorcyclists are taught...

Levis blasts back

21 December 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Levis motorcycles are blasting back with this stunning – and very clever – torque-laden V6 cafe racer. The story behind the rebirth of the British bike firm started in 2004 when an English engineer...

The Old Empire strikes back

20 December 2017 by James Archibald

Norfolk’s Old Empire Motorcycles are no strangers to classy and refined builds and, when commissioned by Triumph last year to go to town on a T120 Bonneville, they produced the goods, and then...

Roland Sands Bobber gets flat track fantastic

20 December 2017 by James Archibald

It’s fair to say that Roland Sands is a busy guy. It seems that every other week he’s rolling out another jaw-dropping motorcycle from his esteemed Californian workshop. And, that’s exactly the case...

Multi-million pound improvements underway at Donington Park

19 December 2017 by Oli Rushby

A multi-million pound programme of improvements is underway at Donington Park as the circuit’s new owners look to bolster the experience the venue can offer from 2018 and beyond. Donington was...

Poll: What will be your biking New Year's Resolution?

19 December 2017 by MCN News

With the end of 2017 looming, we wanted to find out what you and your machine will be doing next year… What will be your biking New Year’s Resolution?

News podcast episode 20: End-of-year special

19 December 2017 by MCN News

Welcome to the latest episode of the MCN News Podcast, an online offering from MCN discussing the latest news in the biking world. The MCN News Podcast is available regularly via Soundcloud and the...

Clearing the roads for Christmas

18 December 2017 by James Archibald

We all know the frustration of driving or riding by roadworks on the motorways without actually seeing a soul working on them, leaving roads congested with miles and miles of seemingly useable lanes...

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