Scooters
New motorcycle sales sees another surge in July
July saw a surge in motorcycle sales, with all kinds of motorcycles seeing a spike in sales compared to July 2019, according to figures released by MCIA.
Scooters
New motorcycle sales sees another surge in July
July saw a surge in motorcycle sales, with all kinds of motorcycles seeing a spike in sales compared to July 2019, according to figures released by MCIA.
PATENTS: BMW’s bringing back the C1. But this time it’ll be electric.
Designs filed with the European Patent Office show an electric BMW scooter with a removable roof, seat belts and airbags. A scooter with a roof? Haven’t we seen one of them before? Wasn’t that a [keep reading...]
LAUNCH RIDE: First impressions of Yamaha Tricity 300
Yamaha Tricity 300 We've been out on the Yamaha Tricity 300, the latest three-wheeler; putting it through its paces on a mix of Leicestershire and Rutland's finest roads. We've seen the lot, from [keep reading...]
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? [keep reading...]
PATENT: Honda’s TELESCOPIC side stand.
Honda’s thinking outside the box again, filing patents for a new telescopic side stand system which is made up of three sections that fit into each other. We all know how a motorcycle side stand [keep reading...]
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VIDEO: LAUNCH RIDE – BMW C400GT.
Smooth and super comfortable, BMW has sanded the edges and rounded the curves of it 400X and here’s the result. https://youtu.be/X1c00z7uuRU Under the skin the X and the GT have the same brilliant substructure, engine, [keep reading...]
VIDEO: Launch Ride – FIRST impressions of BMW’s C 400 GT.
MoreBikes has been out on the UK launch of BMW’s new C 400 GT – and spent the day putting the touring-oriented big brother of the German factories C 400 X through its paces. https://youtu.be/f0A47GhmFsI WORDS AND IMAGES: [keep reading...]
FIRST RIDE: BMW C400X
MoreBikes has been out to Italy for a first ride on BMW’s all new C400X scooter – and took the chance to put it through its paces on the outskirts of Milan, taking in the [keep reading...]
EXCLUSIVE FIRST RIDE: KYMCO AK550
Full of curves and amazing little vistas, the AK550 fills the senses with more than just a nice side-on, or tantalising tail-end view – as looks go, this is one mighty fine scooter Mr KYMCO. [keep reading...]
First ride: Suzuki Burgman 400
The Burgman series of scooters has always been a steady seller for Suzuki. If you combine the sales of the 125, 200, 400 and 650cc models, the Japanese manufacturer has shifted over 440,000 Burgmans [keep reading...]
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 ONE Ok, so you've decided you’d like to ride a motorcycle – and you’ve got your hands on your [keep reading...]
Must-haves to kick-start your 2020!
Still on the comedown from all those festivities? The fun doesn't have to stop yet. Perhaps you're disappointed you didn't get that helmet, bike or part you were asking for, or you're just looking to [keep reading...]
SURVEY: Should car drivers be able to ride bikes? FEMA wants to know what YOU think.
The Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) is asking bikers if car drivers should be allowed to ride two wheelers without taking an additional test. And you can get involved. In some European countries, car [keep reading...]
Watsonian puts the Mod in modern cooking
Purpose-built noodle bar on a scooter We thought that we’d seen it all, but this is new to us – a Watsonian scooter sidecar to bring Asian street food to the UK public. Cornish chef [keep reading...]
German Parliament to LOWER age for MOPED licences.
The German Parliament (Bundestag) has approved an initiative which means that its citizens will be able to ride a moped from the age of 15. After the Federal Cabinet and the Federal Council, the Bundestag [keep reading...]
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Brixton Motorcycles 1200 concept WILL go into production. Bonneville lookalike coming for 2021?
It’s been confirmed that Brixton Motorcycles is gearing up to mass-produce its 1200cc Triumph Bonneville lookalike that was show at last year’s EICMA show. It’s a big move from the Austrian brand, which has focused [keep reading...]
Lambretta UK importer announced – models arrive Dec 17
The latest Lambretta scooter models will be distributed in the UK and Eire by the MotoGB group. Initial stock will arrive early December 2017 and will hopefully be with dealers prior to Christmas. THE LAMBRETTA [keep reading...]
Top Ten Motorcycles of Everything
Countless hours have been won and lost chatting - or arguing - about the top ten fastest bikes, the classics, the not-so-classics, and the “if only we won the lottery” bikes. Well, we thought we’d [keep reading...]
Yamaha reveals range of BOLT-ON (or bolt-in) ELECTRIC motors. 27bhp to 264bhp.
Yamaha’s developed a range of electric motors from 35kW to 200kW - and it could mean we’re getting closer to seeing an electric road bike from the Japanese factory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC9bC3e6_mY The prototype 35kW to 200kW [keep reading...]
OFFICIAL documents confirm Husqvarna’s working on THREE new adventure motorcycles. NORDEN 250cc, 401cc and 501cc coming for 2021?
A document from Husqvarna’s investor presentation shows what we’ve got to look forward to for the year ahead – and we’re most excited about THREE new adventure bikes from the Swedish-Austrian factory. We’ve already told [keep reading...]
Must-haves to kick-start your 2020!
Still on the comedown from all those festivities? The fun doesn't have to stop yet. Perhaps you're disappointed you didn't get that helmet, bike or part you were asking for, or you're just looking to [keep reading...]
GET ON 2 WHEELS: Everything YOU need to know to get a full motorcycle licence. CBT, Theory, Module One and Module Two EXPLAINED.
Thinking about getting on two wheels? We’ve produced a step-by-step guide which covers Compulsory Basic Training, the motorcycle theory test and Modules One and Two to show you just how easy it can be to [keep reading...]
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? During your Module Two test you’ll be judged on your ability to ride safely on the [keep reading...]
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 ONE Ok, so you've decided you’d like to ride a motorcycle – and you’ve got your hands on your [keep reading...]
Watsonian puts the Mod in modern cooking
Purpose-built noodle bar on a scooter We thought that we’d seen it all, but this is new to us – a Watsonian scooter sidecar to bring Asian street food to the UK public. Cornish chef [keep reading...]
German Parliament to LOWER age for MOPED licences.
The German Parliament (Bundestag) has approved an initiative which means that its citizens will be able to ride a moped from the age of 15. After the Federal Cabinet and the Federal Council, the Bundestag [keep reading...]
Touring with Edelweiss Bike Travel
2,350 tours in over 180 destinations and 39 years’ experience!
Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali CONFIRMS Streetfighter V4 is COMING.
Rumours have been swirling about the possibility of a new Ducati V4 Streetfighter making it to market – and at the Geneva International Motor Show, CEO Claudio Domenicali has finally confirmed it’s on its way. [keep reading...]
Brixton Motorcycles 1200 concept WILL go into production. Bonneville lookalike coming for 2021?
It’s been confirmed that Brixton Motorcycles is gearing up to mass-produce its 1200cc Triumph Bonneville lookalike that was show at last year’s EICMA show. It’s a big move from the Austrian brand, which has focused [keep reading...]
Lambretta UK importer announced – models arrive Dec 17
The latest Lambretta scooter models will be distributed in the UK and Eire by the MotoGB group. Initial stock will arrive early December 2017 and will hopefully be with dealers prior to Christmas. THE LAMBRETTA [keep reading...]
Top Ten Motorcycles of Everything
Countless hours have been won and lost chatting - or arguing - about the top ten fastest bikes, the classics, the not-so-classics, and the “if only we won the lottery” bikes. Well, we thought we’d [keep reading...]
Do some Classified ad window shopping…
we're just getting ready to put the next issue of Motor Cycle Monthly on the presses and we thought you might fancy a quick look at a few Classified advert listings that we couldn't fit [keep reading...]
Yamaha reveals range of BOLT-ON (or bolt-in) ELECTRIC motors. 27bhp to 264bhp.
Yamaha’s developed a range of electric motors from 35kW to 200kW - and it could mean we’re getting closer to seeing an electric road bike from the Japanese factory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC9bC3e6_mY The prototype 35kW to 200kW [keep reading...]
OFFICIAL documents confirm Husqvarna’s working on THREE new adventure motorcycles. NORDEN 250cc, 401cc and 501cc coming for 2021?
A document from Husqvarna’s investor presentation shows what we’ve got to look forward to for the year ahead – and we’re most excited about THREE new adventure bikes from the Swedish-Austrian factory. We’ve already told [keep reading...]
Must-haves to kick-start your 2020!
Still on the comedown from all those festivities? The fun doesn't have to stop yet. Perhaps you're disappointed you didn't get that helmet, bike or part you were asking for, or you're just looking to [keep reading...]
NIU’s 100mph ELECTRIC urban commuter. The RQi-GT.
NIU’s made a name for itself over the last few years with its range of affordably priced electric scooters – and now it’s revealed its first motorcycle; the RQi-GT. https://youtu.be/X1mbLxs9FPI At the Consumer Electronics Show [keep reading...]
GET ON 2 WHEELS: Everything YOU need to know to get a full motorcycle licence. CBT, Theory, Module One and Module Two EXPLAINED.
Thinking about getting on two wheels? We’ve produced a step-by-step guide which covers Compulsory Basic Training, the motorcycle theory test and Modules One and Two to show you just how easy it can be to [keep reading...]
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? During your Module Two test you’ll be judged on your ability to ride safely on the [keep reading...]
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 ONE Ok, so you've decided you’d like to ride a motorcycle – and you’ve got your hands on your [keep reading...]
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 TEST There are two parts to a motorcycle theory test - a straightforward (multiple choice) [keep reading...]
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