Mac Motorcycles

02/06/2026

Today, I (Vikki Brooks - Mac's Operational Support) took the opportunity of meeting up with Mj Ladybiker for a spot of breakfast and a cuppa.

We were both sporting our Mac Motorcycles Merch, so a gold star for us!!

Through her role with the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF), we first connected when Maxine visited our HQ in South Yorkshire to meet with Ian, and we soon realised we had a lot in common, lived close to each other and are both women in business.

Mac has had an article published on the BMF website, and a condensed version will be going to print for the July issue of their members magazine: https://www.britishmotorcyclists.co.uk/mac-motorcycles/

I am really excited to see what today's conversations lead to for Women on Wheels and Mac Motorcycles, so watch this space for more details.

02/06/2026

Today’s Tea Break Tuesday is all about what makes Mac different…

Recently we read a comment about how our UK built Macs are more expensive than off-the-shelf bikes... well yes, and we’ve never set out to compete in that market, how could we and why would we?

At Mac, we invite you to come and see where we’ll build your bike – you can even come and see it being assembled if you like.

When you buy a Mac you get to say what you want, it’s a conversation with someone who’s seen the bike through its entire development, from concept to what you see in front of you.

Last week we were asked by a customer which elements of their bike they could specify to their requirements, and the list was surprisingly long:

Tank colour - Your tank will be made by Ascerbis in Italy – your choice of colour and special finishes from The Smallest Cog in Hereford

Bodywork – from our supplier in the Midlands, again your choice of colours / finish

Frame colours, including metallics to make your frame really stand out, supplied by Caged Laser in Radstock near Bath

Brakes – choose from Brembo or our beautifully engineered billet units from helperformance.com, you also get a choice of master cylinder

Seat upholstery, padding stiffness, thickness and colours – you choose what looks good and feels right for you

Handlebars – select from clip ons and a large range of upright bars to get a set-up that makes your riding as comfortable as it is fun

Radiator and Air box, we’ve done the engineering, you decide on the finish, we make it a reality with AlliSport, our UK supplier

Wheels and tyres – choose a combination that fits with where/how you ride with the look you love

Grips – we have a standard set or you can choose something that’s familiar, if you like

Bolt-on parts such as exhaust hangers, headlamp brackets – again you can choose your colour of powder-coat or go for stainless, brushed or polished, it’s up to you

If that sounds like too much choice – no problem, once we’ve had a chat we’re more than happy to recommend a set-up that’ll work for you

We’ll never be mass-market or sell lots of bikes to lots of people, but.......

If you want a beautifully engineered, gutsy British single in your life that’s built just the way you like, get in touch.

If not, no problem - whatever you choose to ride, we want you to enjoy it because that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it?

01/06/2026

Monday Merch Alert!

Did you know we have a select range of Mac merchandise?

The items we have chosen are for their durability and practicality, and we are really pleased with the quality.

Ordering your own items is really easy - there is a link on our website, which will take you through to Sports UK and all orders will be delivered in sustainable packaging along with a complementary Mac beer mat/coffee coaster 😁

30/05/2026

If you are yet to meet one of our bikes in the flesh, we recorded this video a few months ago, where Ian did a walk around the bikes to show you the various bolt-on parts we use.

We hope you enjoy this whistle stop tour and look forward seeing some of you for a test ride in the near future.

29/05/2026

Hands up - who's bought a mass produced bike, got it home, and made some tweaks to it as it's "just not quite right"?

Here at Mac, we know how frustrating this is from our own experiences and let's be honest, a lot of us like to personalise our bikes in some way if it's going to be a "keeper".

It is important to us that each customer is an integral part of the build, so the bike you ride away on, is one that is set up for you.

This is why we are a small quantity, built to order business - it's as simple as that.

28/05/2026

Test Rides - Update

We are currently booking in test rides for Friday's and weekends, as the rest of the week is preserved for builds and development.

Bookings are now open for June, and reserving your slot is really easy.

You can fill in the 'Contact Us' form on the website, or email Vikki on [email protected] to book your slot.

When you visit us, you will have plenty of time to chat with Ian about the bikes, head out for a test ride, then back to HQ for a further chat and a cuppa.

27/05/2026

If you have only just started following us, you may not know that we appeared in Episode 6 of Richard Hammond's Workshop with The Smallest Cog.

The series was originally aired last year on discovery+, but you can now head on over to Quest to watch it for free!!

You will be able to watch the team spraying one of our tanks (with some unusual ingredients), then we head off to the Isle of Man TT Races where Richard rode one of our bikes on the Legacy Lap.

27/05/2026

There are so many bikes on the market - some with decent price tags and others that will make your eyes water.

Then we move onto the vast range of bikes that all offer a different riding experience - this can be mind boggling (unless you love a particular style of bike of course).

As a small business producing a limited number of bikes each year, we may not appeal to customers who prefer the mass market bikes with a raft of technology at their fingertips - But, as a recent review by Paul from the DustRoom proves, some people enjoy a variety of different types and ages of bikes:

"As someone who rides a fairly varied mix of bikes, from my KTM 890 Duke GP and Ducati Multistrada V2 through to a Royal Enfield Himalayan, and having also owned a Ducati Scrambler alongside spending time on bikes like the CCM Spitfire Maverick and BSA Gold Star, I felt I had a decent idea of where the Rex might sit before riding it properly. I expected it to lean more heavily towards style than outright riding dynamics, but thankfully that wasn’t the case at all".

If you are currently sitting on the fence about our bikes, we are more than happy to have a chat with you and book in a visit to our HQ to see the bikes in the flesh and take one for a test ride.

26/05/2026

We've uploaded our latest video shorts to our YouTube channel, so they are all in one handy place.

Enjoy.......

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26/05/2026

It's Tea Break Tuesday time, although it's so hot a cold drink may be on the cards.

Last weekend Paul Massey from the DustRoom rode our Rex at the Sheffield The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride and had collected the bike a few days before the event to familiarise himself with it.

Grab your brew (or a cold drink) and take a look at our latest news item on the website, where Paul provides a detailed review of his time on our Rex......

We're chuffed to bits to see Mac Motorcycles featured in the latest edition of Motorcycle News (MCN)! Read all about it here.