MCN News

• Yamaha prototype hybrid motorcycle blends a petrol power with not one but two electric motors
  Yamaha has developed an innovative petrol-electric hybrid powertrain which could be heading for production in the future.   The system uses a traditional combustion engine as well as two electric...
• Access battle rages on as petition urging gov to allow motorbikes in bus lanes hits 10k in one week
  A petition urging the government to reverse its decision to not allow motorcycles to access bus lanes by default has gained over 10,000 signatures within just one week of going live. Launched by...
• Brits go big! Wigan-based Langen launch crowdfund plan to open up world market and boost production
  Wigan-based Langen Motorcycles have this week gone live with a new crowd funding scheme, hoping to raise £600,000 of additional investment to create tooling and meet homologation standards on their...
• Ducati's foray into MX off to a flyer after Desmo 250MX secures podium finish in championship debut
  Ducati’s foray into motocross has hit another significant milestone after their Desmo 250MX prototype model secured the team an impressive podium finish at its racing debut. Related: Desmo...
• Motorcycle registrations stall in February with numbers down over 30% against last year
  February’s new motorcycle registration figures continued to perform poorly compared with previous years, falling over 30% short of the numbers achieved last year.  Related: Bike registrations drop...
• Blackpool teen banned from driving after hour-long electric motorcycle pursuit
  A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop after leading Blackpool Police on an hour-long motorcycle chase through busy pedestrian areas.  Related: Welsh...
• Famous North Wales biker café bids farewell to loyal customers and closes its doors for good
  A famous North Wales café, popular with bikers, has announced it won’t be opening for the new season. Located on the Horseshoe Pass in Llangollen, the Ponderosa Café will now close after 42 years in...
• Harley-Davidson to build 131 special CVO Road Glide RR bagger models priced at $110,000 each
  Harley-Davidson are marking their involvement in the King of the Baggers (KOTB) racing series with a limited run of 131 CVO Road Glide RR models, priced at a $110,000 (roughly £85,000 at time of...
• Enthusiastic new motorcycle rider battles cancer diagnosis to carry on riding both on- and off-road
  A motorcyclist who battled through cancer has described how her love of riding gave her the strength to not only face chemotherapy, but come out the other side on two wheels.  Related: Best first...
• White Motorcycle Concepts collaborate with Pininfarina on aerodynamic forced induction hybrid design
  Northamptonshire-based technology specialists White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) have begun a new partnership with Italian design house Pininfarina, delving into the potential aerodynamic properties of...