The secret power behind propulsion

‘it’s japanese culture to stick to the rules… the european attitude is to bypass them!’

Mat is a TT winner, endurance racer, author and MotoGP paddock insider

‘the rcv came about through an idea that i had to put some passion back into honda’

Former Honda chief development rider, ex-Honda Racing UK boss, and Bonhams specialist writes for MCN

Extreme smoking

We unearthed these ingenious and outlandish two-stroke creations in the CB archives. Any idea where they are now?

The future of engines

Because motorcycle engineering is beautiful

Triumph’s unseen engines

For more than 50 years Bert Hopwood was a key player in British bike design. CB gets exclusive access to his documents, letters – and previously secret designs

Ducati 916

The 916 tops a decade of relentless development and hot competition – and the 1994 showstopper is no less of a treat for riders in 2025

‘it’s japanese culture to stick to the rules… the european attitude is to bypass them!’

Mat is a TT winner, endurance racer, author and MotoGP paddock insider

‘the rcv came about through an idea that i had to put some passion back into honda’

Former Honda chief development rider, ex-Honda Racing UK boss, and Bonhams specialist writes for MCN

Extreme smoking

We unearthed these ingenious and outlandish two-stroke creations in the CB archives. Any idea where they are now?

The future of engines

Because motorcycle engineering is beautiful

Triumph’s unseen engines

For more than 50 years Bert Hopwood was a key player in British bike design. CB gets exclusive access to his documents, letters – and previously secret designs