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See the Turbospoke kit

07 January 2004

See the Turbospoke kit

The Turbospoke can make any bicycle sound like a motorbike. Bolt a bracket to the frame, put the card into its holder, and the fake plastic endcan will amplify the noise. And in case you don’t believe...

First pictures of all-new GS

07 January 2004

First pictures of all-new GS

These are the first official pictures of the all-new BMW R1200GS. The bike is claimed to be the lightest and fastest incarnation of the imposing off-roader, with a new 1170cc Boxer engine. And MCN is...

It's a family thing

07 January 2004

It's a family thing

SUZUKI’S new GSX-R600 shares more than just looks with the all new GSX-R750. Both bikes have a wealth of race-derived technical updates. The only immediate visible difference between the new bikes is...

Suzuki bucks the trend

07 January 2004

Suzuki bucks the trend

Following the demise of the Kawasaki ZX-7R earlier this year, the GSX-R750 stands out as the only mass-produced Japanese 750cc sports bike on the market. SUZUKI is ignoring talk that the 750 class is...

Used bike prices set to soar

07 January 2004

Used bike prices set to soar

Used bike prices are about to rocket – powered by rises in new bike prices and the rush to get back on to two wheels after the worst of the winter weather. Yamaha has announced increases on their 2004...

Catch up with the class of 2004

07 January 2004

Catch up with the class of 2004

We’ve added 10 new bike summaries for 10 of the most exciting new bikes of 2004. You’ll find them all in our Latest on New Bikes section, which can be accessed from our NEWS section (see top...

Z750 dominates naked middleweights

07 January 2004

Z750 dominates naked middleweights

YOU could be forgiven for thinking that Kawasaki’s new naked 750cc roadster is destined to occupy a class of its own, but Kawasaki has set its sights squarely on the hotly-contested middleweight...

Kawasaki bounces back

07 January 2004

Kawasaki bounces back

KAWASAKI’S ZX-10R is the most eagerly awaited superbike in an age. With 181bhp, a 170kg dry weight and chassis dimensions to rival the best 600s, not since the GSX-R1000 arrived have so many expected...

Smaller Z looks like big value

07 January 2004

Smaller Z looks like big value

YOU could be forgiven for thinking that Kawasaki’s new naked 750cc roadster is destined to occupy a class of its own, but Kawasaki has set its sights squarely on the hotly-contested middleweight...

Gixer fights for its crown

07 January 2004

Gixer fights for its crown

The GSX-R1000K4 was the first of the 2004 superbikes to arrive in the UK and it’s ready to defend its mantle of ‘best 1000cc sports bike’ against scorching new tackle from Honda, Yamaha and...

Aprilia's VIP package

07 January 2004

Aprilia's VIP package

THE Aprilia Nera is the first machine in what the factory is calling its new ” Dream Series ” – not least because a dream is all it is ever likely to remain for all but the obscenely wealthy. At...

Aprilia builds a worthy replacement

07 January 2004

Aprilia builds a worthy replacement

Aprilia has reworked and repackaged its stylish RSV Mille V-twin to produce a devastating evolution of the 1000cc superbike that goes every bit as well as it looks. The bike is new from the ground up...

Dreamers need not apply

07 January 2004

Dreamers need not apply

THE Aprilia Nera is the first machine in what the factory is calling its new ” Dream Series ” – not least because a dream is all it is ever likely to remain for all but the obscenely wealthy. At...

749 moves to an all new level

07 January 2004

749 moves to an all new level

DUCATI is taking the racing success of it’s all-new £11,000 749R so seriously it has developed a new engine to allow it to take on the best the Japanese can offer. What was initially thought to be a...

The one to beat

07 January 2004

The one to beat

The GSX-R1000K4 is the first of the 2004 superbikes to arrive in the UK and it’s ready to defend its mantle of ‘best 1000cc sports bike’ against scorching new tackle from Honda, Yamaha and...

The R1 is up for the challenge

07 January 2004

The R1 is up for the challenge

Y AMAHA has raced past the magical 1bhp per kilogram milestone with its all-new 180bhp, 172kg R1 superbike. Those slanting foxeye lights may give it a passing family resemblance to past R-series...

RSV Mille R first ride

07 January 2004

RSV Mille R first ride

Aprilia has reworked and repackaged its stylish RSV Mille V-twin to produce a devastating evolution of the 1000cc superbike that goes every bit as well as it looks – as our world exclusive first ride...

Blade is most talked about bike

01 January 2004

Blade is most talked about bike

Honda’s 2000-2001 FireBlade has finished 2003 as the most talked-about bike on motorcyclenews.com with a staggering 12,500 postings about it on its dedicated Discussion board. Our Discussion & Chat...

SPECIFICATION

01 January 2004

List price £4749 otr Availability Now, Piaggio UK, 0800-203010 Colours Red, Silver Engine Liquid-cooled, 460cc (92mm x 69mm) 4v SOHC four-stroke Single cylinder. Fuel injection. Automatic transmission Chassis Double cradle Front suspension 41mm Kayaba telehydraulic forks Rear suspension Single rear shock with progressive Power Drive linkage, adjustments for pre-load. Tyres 120/70 x 15 front,...

Move fast for bargain ferry deal

01 January 2004

Move fast for bargain ferry deal

Time is running out if you want to take advantage of MCN’s great 50 per cent savings on P&O ferry crossings. The deal is only open until the end of January 2004, and could save you up to £100 on...

Rossi free to test his Yamaha at last

01 January 2004

Rossi free to test his Yamaha at last

MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi is officially a Yamaha rider from today. The young Italian’s contract with Honda finally ended at midnight on December 31, 2003. Despite announcing his departure...

BMW updates sat-nav for bikes

01 January 2004

BMW updates sat-nav for bikes

BMW is launching an updated version of its Navigator sat-nav system for bikes, which addresses many of the concerns riders had with the original. The Navigator II now has bigger, wider-spaced buttons...

Catch up with the world’s maddest specials

01 January 2004

Catch up with the world’s maddest specials

The maddest specials in the world are featured in an eight-page supplement free with MCN, Wednesday January 7. Unbelievable creations include the Café Racer style, all aluminium Yamaha R1 from...