Highways England Propose A Plan To Help Combat Road Fatigue
Riding for a long time can be tiring, especially when you’re looking at the same kind of landscape for hours on end. This is the case with many of the UK’s busiest roads and according to statistics from the Department for Transport, fatigue led to 67...
Reviewed: Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Pikes Peak
Adventure bikes don’t get more sophisticated – or potent – than Ducati’s Multistrada 1260S Pikes Peak, but what’s it like to ride in the real world? Just when you thought the fabulously potent and hugely sophisticated latest Multistrada 1260S was about as...
Indian throws down gauntlet to Harley-Davidson with new Challenger
Indian’s aggressive new product strategy continues with the introduction of a £25,000 bagger, called the Challenger, which the Polaris-owned brand says ‘officially elevates the bar for American motorcycles.’ It’s fighting talk from Indian, who clearly...
Tips For Taking The Best Photos to Help You Sell Your Bike
When it comes to selling your motorbike online, the first thing any prospective buyer is going to notice are the pictures of your bike, which is why they need to be attention grabbing. Your machine could be the most amazing thing on two wheels, and your...
Rea wraps up with perfect treble in Qatar
Five-time world superbike champion ended his 2019 season with three dominant wins in the final round of the Superbike World Championship, at the Losail circuit in Qatar. The Carole Nash backed star had already wrapped the title up two rounds earlier but...
Yamaha unveils new leaning Tricity 300 three wheel scooter
Yamaha has revealed a limited amount of information about the new Yamaha Tricity 300 scooter which has now been seen in full production specification for the first time. The Yamaha Tricity 300 is the Japanese firm’s latest push into what has become a huge...
Ducati reveals 205bhp Streetfighter V4 range – with bi-plane wings!
A fresh entry into the ever-increasing number of hyper-naked bikes has been revealed by Ducati in the form of the Streetfighter V4 which strips the bodywork off the Panigale V4 superbike to create an aggressive roadster. The Streetfighter V4 has been...
Ducati updates Panigale superbike range
Ducati has updated almost all of the models in the Panigale superbike range with the biggest updates reserved for the new V2 model which sits below the V4 range. The Panigale V2 replaces the Panigale 959 using a 955cc V-twin motor that has been...
MotoGP world champsion Marquez clocks his 11th win
It’s Marquez again as Maverick crashes out MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez clocked up his 11th win in 17 Grands Prix at Phillip Island yesterday, but it was far from plain sailing for the eight time world champion. As is often the case at the much...
London Assembly Transport Committee Call For A Higher London Standard For Motorbike Safety Training
Road safety is important to motorists and motorcyclists, though when it comes to safety in London, many people feel not enough is being done for riders. According to the London Assembly Transport Committee just 1% of trips to London are made by...
A Brief History of BSA Motorbikes
Motorbikes have always been popular in the UK and there have been a variety of manufacturers who’ve satisfied public demand for fast machines. The Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) was responsible for creating a number of memorable motorcycles, such as...
Remembering The Value Of The Velocette Venom
Motorbikes have always been popular in Britain, with manufacturers creating plenty of great machines. One of the most influential British motorbikes was the Velocette Venom because its design allowed it to set the 24-hour world record. It was the first...
Remembering The Ingenuity Of Munch Motorbikes
When thinking of a superbike, powerful Japanese models like the Honda CB750 come to mind. Yet there have been other manufacturers who’ve created models that could be deemed as superbikes, such as German company Munch. The manufacturer is best known for...
How to… ride a motorcycle slowly
Getting to grips with low speed riding balance and control not only makes you look like an experienced rider, but it can help reduce the chance of dropping your motorcycle while riding. The key to riding a motorcycle slowly and in complete control is...
Recalling The Dominance Of The Dunstall Atlas
Norton have produced a range of amazing motorbikes over the years, with one of the most memorable being the Commando and more recently the Norton V4 RR There were many skilled mechanics working for the company, such as specialist tuner Paul Dunstall. He...
The ultimate adventure bike luggage set-up
Former MCN staffer Andy Davidson left behind the rat race to embark on a nomadic ride around the world with his partner Alissia on a Yamaha XT660R, a bike they chose for no reason other than that one was sitting in their garage. In tens of thousands of...
Moto Morini promises new range of mid-size bikes
Italian manufacturer Moto Morini has officially previewed a new range of mid-range motorcycles which will be added to the existing model range. Moto Morini has had a bit of a hit and miss few years in the recent history of the firm but a restart of...
Top Five Travel Apps for Adventure Riders
These awesome free apps will make your travel life so much easier. Most haven’t been developed especially for motorcyclists, but they’re perfect for adventure bike riders and work brilliantly for anyone travelling the world by other means too. They work...
Reviewed: 2019 British Superbike Championship
The 2019 British Superbike Championship season kicked off at Silverstone in perfect conditions. OMG Suzuki’s Josh Elliott took a surprising maiden win after Tarran Mackenzie was given a time penalty for elbowing McAMS Yamaha team-mate Jason O’Halloran out...
Remembering The Legacy Of Moto Guzzi’s Giovanni Ravelli
There’s something meaningful about designing a custom motorbike because it feels as if you’re adding a personal touch. This was the case for Death Machines of London (DMOL), who created the ‘Airforce’ as a tribute to Moto Guzzi founder Giovanni Ravelli....
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