North East Lincolnshire Council has made the centre of Grimsby more motorcycle friendly by incorporating kerb-mounted ground anchors into a city centre redevelopment scheme. The anchors are produced by Metric Parking and are designed to fit into the space normally...

Honda’s CB1000R is scheduled to go on sale in dealers on July 4, following a successful European launch in April. Video: Honda CB1000R first ride The Honda CB1000R would be available in standard trim for £6950, with an ABS-equipped version priced at...

Motorcycle insurance provider Bikesure has launched a new scheme to offer cover to riders of motorcycles not listed in the Association of British Insurer’s motorcycle database. The One2Five policy is designed for bikes of 125cc and under, which the firm says...

The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has launched a campaign to encourage potential motorcyclists to sit their test ahead of the introduction of a tougher assessment in October. The Now’s The Time campaign would comprise publicising the changes to the test...

In episode 101 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show Bikesure launches a new insurance scheme, Jorge Lorenzo is facing a tough fight to be fit for Le Mans and Chaz Davies may ride in MotoGP this season.  Subscribe to this...

Keys Motorcycles in Sussex will be holding an open day on Saturday with visitors able to meet 125GP sensation Scott Redding. As part of the events Keys, who are mainly a Yamaha dealership, will have a free prize draw, demonstration...

Thanks to its many appearances on the telly over the past few years, BMW’s big adventure bike is one of the most recognisable bikes of the modern era. Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor’s trips up and down, and round and...

DVD footage of the 2008 WOR Tough One event will be available on May 12, but MCN has a sneak preview for you to enjoy before the DVD hits the shops. The Tough One is comprised of three rounds, including a...

Husqvarna has revealed new enduro models for 2009 – the TC 450 and the TE310. The all new Husqvarna TE310 takes Husqvarnas range of four stroke enduro motorcycles to four models. Both the TE 310 and TC450 have been tested...

American motorcycle manufacturer Roehr has announced the completion of its pre production run of the Roehr 1250sc. The Roehr 1250sc uses a Harley Davidson V-Rod engine. The 1250sc uses quality motorcycle parts from the likes of Ohlins, Marchesini, Brembo, Akrapovic...

MCN Road Tester Chris Pearson has been trying out Moto Morini's new Corsaro Avio and here's what he thought. If you’re struggling to keep up with the avalanche of new models from the more mainstream manufacturers, such as BMW, Moto...

Hampshire Police stopped 48 moped riders in the space of two and-a-quarter hours, as part of a crackdown on motorcyclists de-restricting their machine. The force used a roadside dyno to check the power output of 21 mopeds during the campaign...

When Australian journalist Grant O’Brian knew he was going to be riding 550 miles in two days on a motorcycle searching for the greatest works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of the most versatile and audacious engineers of the 19th...

Organisers of the Rock and Blues Custom show have taken the decision to cancel the event after Derbyshire Police warned the event could be used as a battleground by motorcycle gangs. Organiser One Percent entertainments withdrew its application for a...

Custom motorcycle designer Jens vom Brauck has decided to put his Moto Scrambler Ducati special into production.Vom Brauck was crowned winner of the Design Your Dream Ducati competition in 2004 and we have already ridden the special that the new bike is...

In episode 100 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we celebrate our centinary by looking back to our first ever MCN Daily show way back in 1958.  Subscribe to this podcast with RSS  Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video...

The boss of Formula 1 Bernie Ecclestone says he can’t understand Michael Schumacher’s new-found obsession with motorcycle racing, telling the general press that he worries Schumacher might injure himself on a motorcycle. Michael Schumacher plays down MotoGP wild card rumour...

DVD footage of the 2008 WOR Tough One event will be available on May 12, but MCN has a sneak preview for you to enjoy before the DVD hits the shops. The Tough One is comprised of three rounds, including a...

In episode 100 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we celebrate our centinary by looking back to our first ever MCN Daily show way back in 1958.  Subscribe to this podcast with RSS  Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video...

MC Road Tester Chris Pearson has been trying out Moto Morini's new Corsaro Avio and here's what he thought. If you’re struggling to keep up with the avalanche of new models from the more mainstream manufacturers, such as BMW, Moto...