MoreBikes

MoreBikes

There’s a fresh new look for the world’s biggest motorcycle monthly… and we’re making it even easier for new riders to get on two wheels too.

From this month the new publication MoreBikes combines the very best of Motor Cycle Monthly as well as its sister title On Two Wheels – the paper made specifically for those who want to get into motorcycling, return to it, or stay on smaller capacity machines. Subscribe here.

  • Retired veteran’s 5000 miles in 5 days in aid of the Poppy Appeal

    Retired veteran’s 5000 miles in 5 days in aid of the Poppy Appeal

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    Meet Mark Anderson… The slightly insane biker attempting to be the first British Rider to complete a gruelling 5000 miles bike ride in 5 days. (Known as a Saddlesore 5000 if you have heard of the Iron Butt Uk. More info at www.ironbutt.com). The ride will be verified by the Iron Butt Association on completion…

  • Frankie Chili to make rare guest appearance at Stafford show

    Frankie Chili to make rare guest appearance at Stafford show

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    17 wins and 61 podiums from 276 World Superbike starts, five wins and 11 podiums from 102 Grand Prix starts and a total of 33 fastest laps throughout a career that stretched across two decades. Impressive statistics, yes, but more than that, Pierfrancesco Chili – known to all as Frankie Chili – has captured the…

  • FullSix launches carbon-fibre products for the Ducati Monster by designer John Keogh

    FullSix launches carbon-fibre products for the Ducati Monster by designer John Keogh

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    FullSix are proud to present a new series of carbon-fibre products for Ducati’s legendary Monster, custom-designed by renowned British motorcycle designer John Keogh. John has worked with FullSix to produce the pieces directly from clay-modelling at CDT’s Kropa factory. These pieces are showcased on the “FullSix Monster”, a stylish carbon-fibre reinterpretation of the classic Ducati…

  • ‘Bone Conduction’ helmet intercom system now available in twin packs

    ‘Bone Conduction’ helmet intercom system now available in twin packs

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    The DO1 Buhel helmet communication concept offering Bluetooth® hands-free helmet communications and ‘Bone Conduction’ has been upgraded. Using a revolutionary vibration driver which induces the helmet shell itself to create a 3D-like audio inside the helmet, the D01.1 has improved functionality allowing Rider and Pillion to connect with a reach of around 10 metres. The…

  • Speeding fines could “increase to up to £10,000”

    Speeding fines could “increase to up to £10,000”

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    Proposals are being considered by the Government, which could see fines for speeding and other offences increase drastically.  Currently, the maximum fine for speeding on the motorway is £2,500; the new proposals could see this increase four-fold to £10,000. Fines for other speeding offences and driving without insurance could also see increases. Justice Minister Jeremy…

  • How to buy a motorcycle from an auction

    How to buy a motorcycle from an auction

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    James Robinson is editor of The Classic MotorCycle, and a regular at Bonhams auction house (specialists in classic vehicles). His biggest purchase was an ex-Grand Prix 250 Benelli that he bought for a UK enthusiast at £80,000. Here’s his advice on how to buy a motorcycle from an auction: “Don’t forget the commission. You’ll have a…

  • How to buy a motorcycle from a dealer

    How to buy a motorcycle from a dealer

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      With 17 years experience selling BMWs, TJ Skrobot – Sales manager at Balderston Peterborough – knows how to buy, and sell, a decent bike… “I have to make sure I’m going to make a profit. When buying, I’ll check a bike’s general condition, then pass it to the workshop, where they go over everything and…

  • Motorcycle legal advice: Was the speed camera illegal?

    Motorcycle legal advice: Was the speed camera illegal?

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    Q.  I was out with some mates for a blast up the coast near where I live on my new MT-09. I went for an overtake, and in all honesty I was doing about 45mph in 30mph when I spotted a speed camera van parked up in a well dodgy position on the side of…

  • I fell off my bike on oil. Cooking oil.

    I fell off my bike on oil. Cooking oil.

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    Q. I have a weird situation… My mate lives out in the sticks in a little housing estate. I swung round to see him on my XJR1300 and as I turned into his close my front-end slipped away and I tumbled off. I hit the deck and fractured my elbow. Upon getting up I saw the road was…

  • How to buy a motorcycle from a private seller and eBay

    How to buy a motorcycle from a private seller and eBay

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      Ex-racer Mark Hardy just loves bikes. Rather than buy one and stick with it, he looks for a machine to suit his next trip. Having bought dozens of motorcycles, and viewed hundreds, he’s got some great advice on how to buy a motorcycle, and for getting the best deal… “I spend hours trawling eBay, and…

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