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YOU can RIDE a Moto2 race bike at the Red Bull Ring
The Red Bull Ring in Austria is offering bikers the chance to blast round the track on a KTM Moto2 race bike. The Red Bull Ring has added five purebred Moto2 race machines to its fleet for 2020. And you can ride one. Kicking off in June, you can swing your leg over one of…
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MotoGP: No WILDCARD rides in 2020.
The rules for this year’s MotoGP season have been updated – and the big news is that there’s going to be no wildcard riders in 2020. News has been circulating about wildcard rides in MotoGP for a few weeks, but an official statement has been made which confirms that The Grand Prix Commission has made…
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YOU can WIN an Indian FTR 1200. Take a TEST ride (once dealers reopen) to be in with a chance.
To celebrate Indian Motorcycle reopening its dealer network, it’s offering bikers the chance to WIN an FTR 1200. Ok, so technically dealers in the UK aren’t open just yet – but thankfully, the campaign runs through to the end of July, so you’ve still got plenty of time to get involved. All you’ve got to…
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What’s inside the June issue of Back Street Heroes?
Look at that Harley in all its glory! Plus find out how you can win VIP Farmyard tickets in the new June issue of Back Street Heroes magazine.
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Is Yamaha working on an OFF-ROAD capable TMAX?
Yamaha Europe’s Marketing Manager, Paolo Pavieso has hinted that there’s a chance we could see a Yamaha TMAX off-roader in the next two years. Is Yamaha getting ready to challenge Honda and its X-ADV? It certainly sounds like it. Our pals at Motociclismo.it have been speaking to Paolo Pavieso, Marketing Manager at Yamaha Motor…
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No Limits plans to RESTART its track days. Click HERE for FULL list of dates.
With race tracks across the country planning to reopen in the coming weeks, No Limits has released a selection of provisional dates for track days up until the end of June. The announcement was made after MSV confirmed its circuits will begin reopening from 26 May. And that means No Limits is putting plans in…
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Biker groups call on government to recognise the role of bikes and scooters during the coronavirus crisis
A coalition of the UK’s largest biker organisations has submitted a White Paper which calls for the government to recognise the role of motorcycles and scooters during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The coalition includes the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), the Vintage Motorcycle Club (VMCC), the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF) and the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF)…
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The MCIA needs YOU. Help promote bikes and scooters as an alternative to public transport.
The MCIA is asking bikers and scooterists to write to their MPs and ask why the government isn’t promoting two wheelers as an alternative to public transport. With social distancing still in place to help limit the spread of the coronavirus, you’d think the government would be shouting about the advantages of motorcycles and scooters.…
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VIDEO: Scrambling in the ‘60s. Archive film to take you back in time.
We love a bit of archive film here at MoreBikes – and the latest to catch our eye is ‘Scrambling for it’, which takes a look at scrambling in the UK in the 1960s. The film’s part of the Rank Organisation’s ‘Look at Life’ series – and this one in particular takes a look at…
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RUMOURED: Royal Enfield’s working on a 650cc scrambler.
Rumours have started swirling that Royal Enfield’s working on another bike built around its 650cc parallel twin engine. This time it’s a scrambler. Over the last few days, the Indian motorcycle press has been shouting that Royal Enfield’s next project will be a 650cc scrambler. The rumour started following a webinar held earlier this week…
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world’s biggest classic motorcycle publisher, Mortons Media Group, unleashes new website and app
That’s right, classic bike fans – we’ve been busy during lockdown and May 8 will see the launch of the Classic Bike Hub.
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What’s inside the May edition of MoreBikes?
The latest edition of the brilliant FREE motorcycle newspaper is out NOW – and it’s packed FULL of great motorcycle stories, photos and tips on keeping badgers. (OK, no tips on keeping badgers… but wouldn’t it be cool if we did that too? We might… it’s not a bad idea…). Yep, we’ve got more pages…
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Honda files patent for CB4X CONCEPT. Could it be coming for 2021?
Design drawings have been uncovered which confirm Honda’s starting to get serious about its CB4X concept which was shown at EICMA last year. Honda’s CB4X concept bike received a lot of love when it was show at EICMA – and it seems the Japanese factory is taking steps to start production of the mid-size sport…
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WSB: Race organisers look into increasing the maximum engine size allowed in World Superbikes. 1200cc V4s could be coming to a racetrack near YOU.
Gregorio Lavilla, Sports Director of the Superbike World Championship, has suggested that he’s looking into increasing the maximum engine displacement allowed in the race series. WSBK is studying to increase the maximum engine displacement to 1,100 or 1,200 cc for some engines. This would be especially interesting for Italian manufacturers, whose standard V4 engines cover…
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KTM 890 Duke R – full spec of the Super Scalpel
New KTM 890 Duke R ups the game in performance and agility The KTM 890 Duke R is effectively a high-performance version of the existing 790 Duke, with a fresh engine platform, a revised chassis and a number of other refinements. KTM says that the new bike “intends to exploit the best virtues of the…
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BMW’s R18 Big Boxer is HERE. YOU can order one NOW.
We knew BMW’s R18 big boxer was coming, but we didn’t know it was going to look this good. BMW has been teasing us with concepts, custom house specials, and even the new engine itself, but the Bavarians have finally pulled the covers off the new R18 – the 1800cc big twin created to secure…
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What’s inside the June issue of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure?
Is the Yamaha Tracer 700 the ultimate all-rounder we’ve been waiting for? Plus, we’ve got 23 pages of travel in the brand new June issue of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine.
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RUMOURED: Jawa prepares to return to Europe
The Indian motorcycle media has hinted that Jawa is gearing up to start selling bikes in Europe. Jawa has been going from strength to strength following its relaunch in India last year. And now, the historic Czech brand is rumoured to be readying bikes for the European market. Jawa was bought by Indian automotive giant…
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TT 2020: It’s happened. The Classic TT has been CANCELLED too.
A statement has been released which confirms that this year’s Isle of Man Classic TT has been cancelled as a result of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The decision was made by the Isle of Man Government and the Manx Motor Cycle Club – and although the news won’t come as a massive surprise, there will…
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SAVE SOME CASH: Suzuki offers £500 OFF alongside 0% finance campaign.
Suzuki is offering to knock £500 off a range of its bikes which are currently available as part of its four-year 0% hire purchase finance deal. The latest money-saving offer from Suzuki follows the most recent government announcement, which allows dealerships to take orders online or over the phone and deliver new bikes and parts…
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GET ON 2 WHEELS: Part Four. Module Two Test.
Thinking about getting on two wheels? The final part of the process is the Module Two test. WHAT’S INVOLVED?Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. During your Module Two test you’ll be judged on your ability to ride safely on…
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GET ON 2 WHEELS: Part Three. Module One Test.
Thinking about getting on two wheels? Now it’s time to tackle the Module One test. MODULE ONEArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Ok, so you’ve decided you’d like to ride a motorcycle – and you’ve got your hands on…
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GET ON 2 WHEELS: Part Two. Motorcycle Theory Test.
Thinking about getting on two wheels? This time we breakdown what it takes to pass the theory test. MOTORCYCLE THEORY TESTArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. There are two parts to a motorcycle theory test – a straightforward (multiple…
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