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Moped acid attack teenager jailed

Moped acid attack teenager jailed

Derryck John, the 17-year-old who attacked six moped riders with acid while trying to steal their bikes, was jailed today for 10 and a half years. Having previously admitted to carrying out the...

Video: On the Bridgestone Battlax R11 launch

Video: On the Bridgestone Battlax R11 launch

1. The new Bridgestone Battlax R11 is a race tyre. Although they’re street legal, they are homologated for racing and the new R11 tyres need heat in them to work at their best, therefore they aren’t...

Three great routes to try for #ride5000miles

Three great routes to try for #ride5000miles

Here are three riding routes, as suggested by you, to get you in the #ride5000miles spirit for 2018. MORE FROM #RIDE5000MILES #ride5000miles: Top tips Never get stranded again 5 riding skills to...

First ride: 2018 Honda Gold Wing is 'light years ahead of the old Wing'

First ride: 2018 Honda Gold Wing is 'light years ahead of the old Wing'

For seventeen years the previous Honda Gold Wing was a staple of Honda’s range. Introduced in 2001, it provided smooth, sophisticated but heavyweight transport to almost an entire generation of...

Snow joke – motorcycle sales are up!

Snow joke – motorcycle sales are up!

Despite some horrific weather doing its best to dampen enthusiasm, motorcycle sales actually increase year-on-year in February. A total of 3613 bikes were sold in the UK last month, a 5.3% increase on...

Kushitani winter clothing sale

Kushitani winter clothing sale

Kushitani UK is having a sale on their range of winter clothing – and considering the recent weather in the UK, now may be a good time to snap up a bargain! The Japanese clothing manufacturer has...

Indian release a Jack Daniel’s Limited Edition Scout Bobber

Indian release a Jack Daniel’s Limited Edition Scout Bobber

Indian Motorcycles have teamed up with legendary whisky brand Jack Daniel’s to create a limited edition run of Scout Bobbers. Somewhat strangely, the bikes aren’t inspired by the company’s famous...

John Lennon’s monkey bike sells for £57,500!

John Lennon’s monkey bike sells for £57,500!

A 1969 Honda Z50A monkey bike that was once owned by Beatles legend John Lennon sold for a staggering £57,500 last weekend, making it the most expensive monkey bike in the world. The bike, which...

KTM add navigation to their TFT dash

KTM add navigation to their TFT dash

KTM have just released an update to their MY RIDE app that allows owners of the 1290 Super Adventure S and R models to have turn-by-turn navigation displayed on their TFT dash directly from the app.

Is your bike ready for Spring? #ride5000miles

Is your bike ready for Spring? #ride5000miles

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

Expert tips for big trips #ride5000miles

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

Video: Kawasaki's supercharged SX appeal

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

Hartside Top Café destroyed by fire

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

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

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

Interview: Triumph test rider Felipe Lopez reveals all

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

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

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?

Poll: Have you been riding through snowmageddon?

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

New tyre launch: Michelin Road 5

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

Biking runs in Royal blood

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

The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2018

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

Gallery: The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2018

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

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

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

Michelin Thunderdrome at the 2018 Carole Nash #MCNShow

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

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

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

Elspeth Beard on the Carole Nash MCN London Show Adventure stage

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

Coys auction returns to Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2018

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

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

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

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

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

Bike of the day: 2014 Bimota Tesi 3D

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#ride5000miles: Top tips

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

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

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

Video game makers use biking as force for good

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...