Emma Franklin

Norton's Simon Skinner talks to MCN about their new design strategy

MCN Editor Emma Franklin is still singing in the rain in this update on the Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE long-term test bike.

Peter Padgett, who helped shape generations of road racers leaves behind a huge legacy in the motorcycle industry

The all-electric Stark Varg SM is a temporary long-termer for Emma, but it’s already proving too hot to handle, and grin-inducingly fun

Following the huge success of his 17-date ‘An Evening With Henry Cole’ tour in 2025, the popular presenter of The Motorbike Show, Shed & Buried and Junk & Disorderly returns to give fans another chance to get up close and personal, with 19-dates confirmed for 2026. And you can join at the Isle of Man’s Gaiety Theatre on Superbike Sunday by entering our ticket giveaway. Henry’s long-time friend and legendary motorcycle racer Steve “Stavros” Parrish will be joining him once again to host the evenings and they’ll be performing in the Isle of Man during TT Week. On ‘Superbike’ Sunday (31st May) the show comes to the historic Gaiety Theatre. Opened in 1900, this beautiful 878-seat theatre is a prominent feature on the promenade at Douglas and provides an atmospheric backdrop for what promises to be a memorable occasion. You can be there too by winning one of five pairs of tickets to see the Cole and Stavros on the Isle of Man’s Gaiety Theatre, on Sunday 31st May 2026. “The show

We’re giving away 20 pairs of Full-Access tickets to motorcycling’s biggest new summer festival Moto Fest Anglesey in association with MCN is the UK’s freshest and most inclusive interactive biking event. To celebrate its arrival, we’re giving away 20 pairs of Full Access passes – each worth £95 – so you can experience the whole three-day festival for free. Arriving at the spectacular Trac Mon circuit on July 24-26, Moto Fest is shaping up to be one of the most bums-on-seats motorcycle events the UK has seen. Rather than simply wandering a showground, visitors can ride bikes, try new skills, watch expert riders in action and relax with fellow motorcyclists in a stunning coastal setting. At the heart of the event is the sheer variety of riding opportunities. You can take your own bike on track with instruction from double British Superbike champion James Whitham’s track school team, sample the latest road models on the circuit, or join guided road rides exploring Anglesey’s

MCN's Editor Emma Franklin shares a year of highlights aboard the Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE long-term test bike.

Editor Emma Franklin put the Rev'it Outback 4 H2O through its paces, find out what she thought about it with MCN.

Find out why the Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE impressed us so much here on MCN.

Find out what MCN Editor, Emma Franklin, thinks of the Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE long-term test bike after a summer of miles and smiles.