Simon Hancocks

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MCN London Motorcycle Show Scrapped After 15-Year Run

1 day ago | visordown.com | Simon Hancocks |Matt Robinson |Phil West |Robert Jones

Motorcycle News’ publisher, Bauer Media, has confirmed that the MCN London Motorcycle Show is no more. The long-running event at London’s ExCeL has been axed, with Bauer citing rising costs and a drop in exhibitor numbers as the key reasons behind the decision. The show had been a fixture in the calendar since 2007, but it’s now been scrapped in favour of bolstering support for Motorcycle Live at the NEC in Birmingham.
EU End-of-Life Vehicle Rules Could Spell Trouble for Motorcyclists

1 day ago | visordown.com | Simon Hancocks |Matt Robinson |Phil West |Robert Jones

The European Commission is quietly pushing through sweeping changes to its End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive, and if you ride, restore, or collect motorcycles, it’s time to pay attention. And before you say “Well, we left the EU so there’s no chance of that happening here!” Don’t be so sure.
These Seaside Towns Will Now Make You Pay For Motorcycle Parking

1 day ago | visordown.com | Simon Hancocks |Matt Robinson |Phil West |Robert Jones

Adur and Worthing Council has introduced motorcycle parking charges that begin today. That now means you could be paying up to £7.20 to park in one of the region's designated car parks. Before today, motorcycles could use the council's own car parks for free, as long as they weren’t parked in a bay that was specified for a particular road user or vehicle.
Stunning Crate-Fresh Yamaha OW-01 Heads to Auction

1 day ago | visordown.com | Simon Hancocks |Matt Robinson |Phil West |Robert Jones

As-new bikes that are still locked in their delivery crate come around now and then, but few make us stop and take notice quite like this Yamaha OW-01 has. The bike is up for auction over on Iconic Motorbikes, and to say that this is just about as original as OW-01s get is a massive understatement. For starters, only 500 examples of the FZR750R (better known by its OW-01 codename) were produced.
The New Benda Rock 707 Brings an Auto Clutch and Air Ride Suspension

1 day ago | visordown.com | Simon Hancocks |Matt Robinson |Phil West |Robert Jones

Benda has a raft of cruisers in its ranks, although the recently announced Rock 707 might just be the brand's most interesting to date. Like many manufacturers, Benda is looking to open up the market to more riders and is adding an auto clutch option to the new bike. It’s not totally defined how the system works, although from looking at the images, we can have a pretty good idea.
Hairy Bikers: Win a Dave Myers-Inspired Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

1 day ago | visordown.com | Simon Hancocks |Matt Robinson |Phil West |Robert Jones

A unique Royal Enfield Shotgun 650, built in memory of the late Dave Myers, is up for grabs as part of a charity raffle for Dave Day 2025. Tickets cost just £10, and all proceeds go to NSPCC Childline and CancerCare North Lancashire and South Cumbria. You may also like to read our Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 review. The custom bike is a fully road-ready tribute to one half of the Hairy Bikers, finished in a vivid “Hawaii” paint scheme inspired by Dave’s famously loud shirts.
RST Teams Up With D3O for Next-Gen Rider Protection

1 day ago | visordown.com | Simon Hancocks |Matt Robinson |Phil West |Robert Jones

RST has announced a new partnership with impact protection specialist D3O, with the duo set to introduce upgraded armour tech across its race suits and general range from 2026 onwards. The collaboration has been in the works for over a year, with RST’s factory riders putting the D3O-equipped suits through real-world testing at the sharp end of racing.
REV’IT! Tectonic H2O jacket and trousers launched for proper adventure riding

1 day ago | visordown.com | Simon Hancocks |Matt Robinson |Phil West |Robert Jones

REV’IT! has pulled back the covers on the second-gen Tectonic H2O outfit, a two-piece, two-layer setup designed specifically for serious adventure touring. Designed to tackle changeable weather and long-haul mileage, the Tectonic H2O kit is made up of an air layer base and an outer shell layer, combining to deliver protection, ventilation, and full weatherproofing.
Amazon Signs Up Brad Pitt and Channing Tatum for TT Film and Docuseries

2 days ago | visordown.com | Simon Hancocks |Matt Robinson |Phil West |Robert Jones

The Isle of Man TT is set to hit a global audience thanks to Amazon MGM Studios acquiring a Brad Pitt and Channing Tatum film, along with a four-part docuseries about the legendary motorcycle race. Tatum is not only producing but also starring in the project, with production companies involved being Free Association (Tatum and Reid Carolin), Plan B (Brad Pitt), and Entertainment 360. Reid Carolin is directing from a script he co-wrote with Jason Keller (of Ford v Ferrari fame) and Bryan Johnson.
2026 KTM 450 Rally Replica Revealed: Plus Dakar-Ready Sanders Edition

2 days ago | visordown.com | Simon Hancocks |Matt Robinson |Phil West |Robert Jones

KTM has unveiled the latest iteration of its Dakar-developed rally weapon, the 2026 KTM 450 Rally Replica, with production capped at just 150 units worldwide. Designed for serious competitors in RallyGP, Rally2, and Malle Moto classes, the machine remains closely based on KTM’s Factory Rally bikes that continue to dominate the Dakar Rally and other rally raid events. Alongside the standard Rally Replica, KTM has also announced the 450 Rally Replica Sanders Edition.