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"Tony really is the voice of Oliver’s Mount": commentator Tony Coupland retires after 47 years

18 September 2024 by Nye Davis

After almost five decades, much loved Oliver’s Mount road racing commentator, Tony Coupland, has retired. Coupland first attended the Mount in Scarborough as a spectator aged just four and has...

Yamaha announce details of the tricked up and race ready 2025 track-only R1 superbike

18 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Yamaha have pulled the covers off their track-only 2025 R1 superbike, highlighting a host of technical changes to make the four-cylinder machine even racier than ever. The reveal follows the...

Bolton bike builder CCM reveals tasty Street Moto street tracker duo starting at under £10k

18 September 2024 by Nye Davis

CCM have unveiled a pair of super lightweight 600cc street trackers which, judging by their spec, should be a hoot to ride. Related: CCM HERITAGE 71 Ti Review Related: CCM Spitfire Bobber...

Triumph launch sizzling new Speed Twin 1200 RS! Retro naked lands alongside revised standard model

17 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph Motorcycles are kicking off another year of new model reveals with an updated Speed Twin 1200 retro roadster, plus a new sportier RS model with optional clip-on bars to transform it into a...

Yorkshire motorcyclist undertakes 5000-mile charity ride to raise money for men's mental health

17 September 2024 by Nye Davis

A motorcyclist has set out on a 5000-mile charity ride with a twist, aiming to ride around the entire UK coastline while relying on the goodwill of others to pay for his food, fuel and accommodation –...

Adding lightness! Krämer Motorcycles launch single-cylinder race bike powered by KTM 350 EXC-F motor

13 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Race bike specialists Krämer Motorcycles have announced a run of smaller single cylinder track-only machines for the American market, powered by KTM’s 350 EXC-F four-stroke enduro motor. Called the...

Norfolk mechanic plunges life savings into kickstarting his dream motorcycle workshop

13 September 2024 by Nye Davis

A Norfolk based motorcycle mechanic has realised his lifelong dream of opening his own bike detailing, service and repair centre. Related: Local bikers rally around family run workshop to support...

Triumph celebrate 50 years since Evel Knievel's Rocket Jump with pair of custom painted motorcycles

12 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Triumph commemorated the 50th anniversary of Evel Knievel’s legendary ‘Rocket Jump’ with the creation of two custom painted machines which went on to feature in a celebratory parade. Knievel’s...

Thork Racing’s DMD-T865 rally ready tablet combines the best bits of a satnav and smart device

11 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Electrical devices have become the go-to for getting around – although the consensus remains split between standalone sat-nav units and smart devices like phones and tablets. Related: The best...

Industry data shows reducing demand for large capacity motorcycles whilst small bike sales soar

11 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Latest data by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) showed a slight slump in bike sales throughout August, with year-to-date registrations also low compared with 2023. The steady, but...

Verge Motorcycles showcase new hubless TS Pro at annual Brighton Burn Up event

10 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Radical Finnish electric motorcycle brand, Verge have been engaging with inquisitive UK bikers by taking part in the annual Ace Café Reunion Brighton Burn Up event. The plug-in firm brought along...

Road racing and short circuit stars compete at Goodwood Revival 2024 using sustainable fuels

09 September 2024 by James Charman

Some of the biggest names in motorcycle racing proved that you don’t need to burn traditional fossil fuels to have a good time, as sustainable fuels powered the vast majority of the glamorous Goodwood...

Over £1000 raised by bikers in ride out of support for Lincolnshire teen's bereaved family

09 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Hundreds of motorcyclists from across Lincolnshire have come together in memory and support of a much-loved teenage girl who died at her home in late July. Kibi Wade (Barrett) passed away on July...

Triumph appear to show new Speed Twin 1200 RS classic model with brief social media teaser clip

09 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph Motorcycles have teased what appears to be a new Speed Twin 1200 RS naked model on social media, releasing clips of a bright orange parallel twin naked ridden dynamically on a mountain...

Norton Motorcycles announce finance deals for new bike sales and throw in free breakdown cover too

09 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Norton have launched a new range of finance options on their Commando 961, V4SV, and V4CR range, chucking in two years of national breakdown recovery with the RAC for good measure. “We are...

Motorcycle Live organisers announce first phase of major overhaul in bid to attract more biking fans

06 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The annual Motorcycle Live show at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is set to gain a radical overhaul for 2024, with organisers promising a new festival theme, as well more live action...

Hacked off London biking group launch fundraiser to fight Hackney motorcycle parking charges

06 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

An independent London motorcycle group are attempting to raise £20,000 to take Hackney Council to court over parking charges for two-wheelers in the borough. Save London Motorcycling began raising...

Learner legal Mutt Stravaig 125 adventure bike offers big bike features at an affordable price

06 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Who says adventure bikes have to be giant 1300cc beasts? Certainly not West Midlands-based Mutt who’ve just revealed this CBT-friendly adventurer which packs many of the creature comforts of its big...

British electric trike promises 100mph top speed, 100 miles of aggressive riding on 15-minute charge

06 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A crack team of British engineers have launched a new three-wheeled electric response vehicle, promising 100 miles of aggressive riding range, advanced aerodynamic capabilities, and a recharge time of...

Pre-war Flying Merkel twin formerly owned by Bud Ekins to be auction by Bonhams next month

05 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A wide range of classic and modern motorcycling rarities are set to go up for auction this coming October at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in Stafford, including a 1936 Vincent HRD expected to...

SuperBike Factory announce plans for UK expansion following successful 2024 sales

05 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Europe’s largest used motorcycle retailer – SuperBike Factory – has announced plans to expand their UK dealer network, while also stating that they have ambitions to expand into mainland Europe in the...

Nowhere to hide for thieves as police forces across England continue to make arrests and recover stolen motorcycles

05 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Police forces across England are continuing to battle the ongoing issue of motorcycle theft, with yet more arrests made, and stolen machines recovered. In Nottinghamshire, officers in Mansfield...

Sidecar racing legends Ben and Tom Birchall honoured with coveted Segrave Trophy

04 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Four-time World Sidecar Champions and Isle of Man TT legends, Ben and Tom Birchall are the latest winners of the coveted Royal Automobile Club’s Segrave Trophy, which is awarded for ‘outstanding...

Newcastle-under-Lyme council propose a ban on gatherings of two or more motorcycles as part of ‘car cruising’ crackdown

03 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Bike meets and group rides in the West Midlands could be outlawed as a council looks to ban gatherings of two or more vehicles and forbid groups from riding in convoy. The Public Spaces Protection...

Kent Motorcycle Action Group team up with local police and Medway Council to host popular anti bike theft event

03 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Kent representatives from the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) joined forces with local police officers and the Medway Council to host a recent in-person workshop tackling bike theft. Taking place at...

KTM parent company Pierer Mobility announce further redundancies amidst 2024 sales slump

02 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Pierer Mobility – the parent company of KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas and WP Suspension, and 50.1% owner of MV Agusta – have announced further plans to axe jobs in the light of poor sales figures which saw...

Is it time to make the switch? MCN investigates the rise of Chinese motorbikes in the UK

02 September 2024 by Dan Sutherland

It wasn’t that long ago that Chinese motorcycles on the UK market were synonymous with cheaply made, lesser alternatives to the machines produced by mainstream manufacturers. But an awful lot has...

Udoh Ebaide Joy becomes first documented black African woman to ride a motorcycle from East to West Africa

02 September 2024 by Nye Davis

Nigerian musician Udoh Ebaide Joy has successfully ridden a motorcycle from the Kenyan city of Mombasa to Lagos, Nigeria, making her the first documented black African woman to ride from the East to...

Inspirational motorcycle charity fundraiser Claire Lomas MBE has died

31 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Paralysed motorcyclist, Claire Lomas MBE who raised almost £1 million for charity has died aged 44 following an accident in Jordan in the Middle East. The news was announced by the Melton Times,...

Two-stroke tuning guru Stan Stephens retires after more than 60 years in the motorcycle industry

30 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Two-stroke tuning legend, Stan Stephens has retired after more than six decades in the trade. The former sidecar and speedway racer had been building high performance, championship winning engines...

Triumph to celebrate 20 years of the Rocket 3 with special owners event at Elvington Airfield

30 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Triumph are celebrating 20 years of the Rocket 3 muscle cruiser by hosting a special event, inviting existing and aspiring owners to ride their bikes on the Elvington Airfield runway. Titled,...

Partially paralysed biker gets the trackday itch after lapping Donington Park on converted Aprilia Tuono

30 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A motorcyclist from the Forest of Dean, who got back on a bike after losing the use of his left arm in a serious road traffic accident, has capped off his recovery by completing his first-ever...

Wilbers’ new Nivomat suspension system promises a perfect set-up in all conditions without the need for electronics

30 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Getting the tools out to adjust suspension can be a drag while fancy Skyhook electronics add cost and complexity – but now German suspension firm Wilbers say they have come up with a...

Birmingham-based Mutt Motorcycles launch new Stravaig 401 twin-cylinder adventure bike

29 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Mutt Motorcycles, famed for their laid-back low-capacity retro nakeds, are branching out into the adventure bike segment with a new 36.2bhp Stravaig 401 twin priced at £4995 plus OTR costs. Said to...

Former Casey Stoner and Loris Capirossi Ducati MotoGP bikes sell for a combined £600k at Silverstone auction

28 August 2024 by Dan Sutherland

A pair of former factory Ducati Grand Prix bikes once raced by Casey Stoner and Loris Capirossi have sold for a combined £603,750 during an auction at the recent Silverstone Festival weekend. The...

Seventeen-year-old motorcyclist tackles Trans Euro Trail adventure immediately after A1 licence pass

27 August 2024 by Nye Davis

As a teenager, just riding your bike to the next town over can seem like a big adventure. But for 17-year-old Luke Blackley, that wasn’t enough, and the young rider opted to tackle a 4000-mile ride...

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