September

Michael Rutter versus the 'too-fast-for-the-road' class of 2015

16 September 2015 by Performance Bikes

oly Christ, I thought I was going to die!” When the man uttering the sentiment is one Michael Rutter Esq., whose CV of road racing achievements is longer than most people’s life story, you take...

9 March 1994 – Honda RVF750 RC45 – the first test

16 September 2015 by Kevin Ash

In the first test of Honda’s ready-to-race RC45, MCN’s Kevin Ash pitted it against the already legendary forerunner it was destined never to eclipse. Did we call it right? Taller, lighter, roomier,...

Ariel Ace: full test + extra pics of the best British bike you can buy

14 September 2015 by MCN

It seems odd to say it, but there’s never been a better time to buy a British bike – and there’s possibly never been a better British bike than the Ariel Ace. hile revived Triumph, Norton and Brough...

BMW superbike shootout in Valencia

09 September 2015 by Adam Child

Valencia is currently reverberating to the sound of BMW S1000RR superbikes, as six different racing incarnations are put through paces in BMW’s annual superbike mega-test. I started the day on the...

Is the R1M worthy of entering Yamaha's hall of homologation heroes?

05 September 2015 by Performance Bikes

The new R1M joins the OW01 and R7 in Yamaha’s exclusive homologation specials club. But just how harmoniously does the tuning fork’s latest fit in? he R1M is the sexiest limited-edition bike to emerge...

MCN Plus - 600s Group Test: Remember us?

02 September 2015 by Adam Child

The stars of the supersport class are here to remind you just how brilliant they really are. Sports 600s have been a little overshadowed recently. Featuring old technology compared to their...