The annual Motor Cycle News (MCN) Awards once again recognised excellence across the motorcycle industry, with standout performances from dealers and manufacturers.
Webbs of Lincoln and Peterborough were named Single Franchise Dealer of the Year, while Rideworx of Wokingham won Multi-Franchise Dealer of the Year. Triumph Motorcycles was named Manufacturer of the Year for its broad range, from off-roaders and Moto2 to adventure, retro, and roadster models.
KTM’s 990 RC R was named Bike of the Year, topping a competitive field. In a first for China, CFMoto’s 450MT became the first Chinese motorcycle to win an MCN award, taking Best A2 Bike.
MCN also celebrated individual achievements: Moto3 racer Eddie O’Shea was Young Rider of the Year, and veteran Jeremy McWilliams received a Lifetime Achievement award. The Chris Dabbs Best of Biking prize went to the organisers and participants of Dave Day: The Last Ride Home, a charity event commemorating the late Hairy Biker, Dave Myers.
MCN editor Emma Franklin said: “The MCN Awards have recognised the very best in motorcycling since 1968, with every winner chosen by our experienced judging panel after independent testing. This year’s winners reflected both the industry’s strength and its changing shape: KTM’s engaging 990 RC R was named Overall Bike of the Year after impressing every judge with its fun factor and usability. Triumph’s breadth and ambition earned it Manufacturer of the Year, while CFMoto’s 450MT became the first Chinese motorcycle to win an MCN Award, thanks to superb road and trail performance.
“We also celebrated the people and communities that make motorcycling special, with awards for Jeremy McWilliams and the Dave Day team. Presenting our awards during the MCIA Special Members Group meeting was a great success, before the evening celebration brought everyone together to showcase all that’s brilliant about British motorcycling. Congratulations to all our winners.”
Award winners
- Dealer of the Year, Multi-Franchise
Rideworx, Wokingham - Dealer of the Year, Single-Franchise
Webbs of Lincoln/Peterborough - Manufacturer of the Year
Triumph Motorcycles - Overall Bike of the Year
KTM 990 RC R - Best Sports-Tourer
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE - Best ‘Tall-Rounder’
Triumph Tiger Sport 800 - Best Tourer
BMW R1300 RT ASA - Best Naked
Yamaha MT-09SP - Best Cruiser
Indian Chief Vintage - Best Adventure 1000cc+
Ducati Multistrada V4 S - Best Adventure sub-1000cc
Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro - Best Retro
Kawasaki Z900RS - Best Sportsbike
KTM 990 RC R - Best Superbike
Ducati Panigale V4 R - Best 125cc
KTM 125 Duke - Best A2 Bike
CFMoto 450MT - Best Urban Petrol
Honda PCX125 - Best Electric Motorcycle
Stark Varg EX - Chris Dabbs Best of Biking
Dave Day Charity Ride - Lifetime Achievement
Jeremy McWilliams - Young Rider of the Year
Eddie O’Shea