2013

Come and ride with the MCN team at MCNLive!

30 December 2013 by MCN

The ultimate biker party weekend is back! Great bands, stunning live action, a huge party and amazing value are all the ingredients for a phenomenal MCNLive, sponsored by Devitt insurance! The MCN...

KTM Freeride E first ride

28 December 2013 by Andy Downes

It’s safe to say that, so far, sales of electric motorcycles in any class have been almost inconsequentially small. But, on the basis of a short test on a pre-production KTM Freeride E motocross bike,...

Jaw-dropping 1970s KR750 replica is actually a usable ER-6f

26 December 2013 by MCN

The flash of green and bare alloy emerges from a London side street. The rider, black visor down, looks both ways, and accelerates into a gap in front of a red bus. The bike is obscured by traffic.

Exclusive Hailwood tribute at the MCN London Show!

26 December 2013 by MCN

Mike Hailwood was one of the greatest and most naturally gifted British motorcycle riders ever to have accelerated down a pit lane. His legendary 1978 TT comeback ride, where at the age of 38 Hailwood...

Agility Motors Saietta R first ride

22 December 2013 by MCN

With the ‘throttle’ wide open through a corner as the rear tyre scrabbles for grip, there is no exhaust roar. The unlikely combination of near-silent running and high performance is almost enough to...

MCN Build: Wrenchmonkees

20 December 2013 by Steve Hunt

Danish custom builders Wrenchmonkees have been quietly making a name for themselves over the past few years with quiet, stripped-back, monochromatic custom bikes. For the first episode of our MCN:...

Hein Gericke back in administration

18 December 2013 by Andy Downes

UPDATE 19/12/13, 09:43am MCN understands three Hein Gericke shops are still open for business following a call this morning. Those shops are Glasgow, Stockwell and Farnborough. It still seems that...

Which Fireblade is your favourite?

18 December 2013 by MCN

This week sees the launch of the 2014 Honda Fireblade SP edition (launch report in today’s paper), but which Fireblade is your favourite?

New MCN: Double Christmas Issue, Out December 18th!

17 December 2013 by MCN

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from December 18: 5-in-1 Christmas Double Issue FREE Glossy BSB 2014 Calendar 12 Jaw-Dropping Pull-out Posters Ross Noble’s 12...

Meeting Julian Ryder

17 December 2013 by Ian Taylor

Me with Eurosport MotoGP commentator Julian Ryder at our end of season (Crown Bikers) bash. What a top bloke – he kept us all entertained with his talk on being a racing journalist over a GP weekend.

Ducati officially dismisses scooter rumours…again!

16 December 2013 by Andy Downes

Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali has once again officially dismissed rumours the Italian firm is working on either a scooter or small capacity bikes in the foreseeable future despite new and unfounded...

First Ride: Honda Fireblade SP

16 December 2013 by Michael Neeves

I’m currently at the launch of the new Honda Fireblade SP at the Losail circuit in Qatar. The standard Fireblade has been updated for 2014 with engine and riding position tweaks, but Honda are...

Triumph announces 2013 financial results

13 December 2013 by Andy Downes

Triumph has announced financial results for the year up to June 30, 2013 which are different to those reported in the Financial Times this morning which the British bike firm says were ‘incorrectly...

Scott Redding to star at Thundersprint 2014

13 December 2013 by MCN Staff

Next year’s Thundersprint (May 10-11 2014) will be headlining the talents of Scott Redding, the youngest rider to ever win a Grand Prix aged just 15 years and 170 days, and who almost took the 2013...

Ducati Multistrada owners wanted

13 December 2013 by MCN

MCN is on the hunt for Ducati Multistrada owners. Specifically we’re looking for current owners of the original 620 and 1000/1100 models as well as the current 1200cc model. We’ll be using the...

Trail riders’ fury as PDNPA vows to continue lane closure policy

13 December 2013 by MCN News

The Trail Riders Fellowship is outraged that the cash-strapped Peak District National Park Authority appears determined to continue with its policy of forcing trail bikes out of the park, even though...

TEN limited edition Metzeler calendars up-for-grabs!

13 December 2013 by MCN Staff

Metzeler is offering 10 lucky MCN readers an exclusive chance to win a 2014 Metzeler Classics Calendar. The 21st edition of the coveted calendar is ‘The Road to Legend’, a celebration of the brand’s...

Bumper Christmas MCN on its way!

12 December 2013 by MCN Staff

The Bumper, Christmas issue of MCN is available from December 18th at your newsagents, on your iOS/Apple devices and now on Google/Android too! It includes: – The world’s first Fireblade SP test – Guy...

Video: NEW 2014 V-Strom 1000 Suzuki's Back!

11 December 2013 by MCN

After teasing with images and pre-production models of their new 1000 adventure bike for over a year, we finally got the chance to ride Suzuki’s new V-Strom. With a sub £10k price and ABS and traction...

How old were you when you started riding motorbikes?

10 December 2013 by MCN

How old were you when you started riding motorbikes? Were you a sprightly teenager (off road only, honest, officer!) or were you a late convert or a born again biker?

Triumph’s 250 naked spied again

10 December 2013 by MCN

Triumph’s fantastic-looking 250cc baby Street Triple has been spied testing in Spain for a second time, this time clearly loaded with electronics measuring front and rear suspension movement. The 250...

New MCN December 11: Suzuki's Back!

10 December 2013 by MCN

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from December 11: Suzuki’s back: New V-Strom with more power, traction, ABS, all for under £10k Winter special: Great bikes for...

Emmett bailed after Heathrow airport arrest

09 December 2013 by Andy Downes

Sean Emmett has been released on police bail until March 2014 while further police investigations into the death of his wife are carried out. Emmett was arrested on Thursday morning last week after...

Go naked for less than £5,000

06 December 2013 by MCN Staff

2007 Triumph Speed Triple If you are after a naked bike that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face every single time you take it out for a run then look no further than the Speed Triple. Over 90...

Emmett arrested on suspicion of murder at Heathrow airport

05 December 2013 by Andy Downes

Sean Emmett was arrested on his return to the United Kingdom at Heathrow airport this morning on suspicion of murdering his wife while on honeymoon in Dubai. Father-of-three Emmett, 43, was held by...

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 launch

04 December 2013 by Adam Child

MCN Senior Road Tester Adam Child is currently at the launch of Suzuki’s all-new V-Strom 1000 Adventure in Almeria, Spain. The new adventure bike is expected to arrive in dealers for early February...

Lembit Opik joins MAG full-time

04 December 2013 by Andy Downes

Former Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik has been recruited as Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) to work for the organisation full-time. Opik was an MP...

Michael Rutter and Phil McCallen sign-up for Revolution

04 December 2013 by Ped Baker

Michael Rutter and Phil McCallen have just been announced as two more star riders competing in next February’s live-action Revolution show. The duo complete Michael Dunlop’s three-man team and both are fired-up for the challenge. Rutter is the definitive multi-skilled rider having competed in every discipline from the roads of Ireland and Macau to 500cc Grand Prix. He’s not afraid of trying (and...