MCN
Reviews For sale News Insurance

September

Yamaha bikes and babes

30 September 2005

Yamaha bikes and babes

Yamaha’s new MT-0S concept bike went on show at the Paris Bike Show on Friday alongside a host of hot new machines accompanied by some of the show’s hottest honeys. Download the videos below and see...

Video: Bandit 12 launch

30 September 2005

Video: Bandit 12 launch

Suzuki has launched its new Bandit 1200s at the Paris show, officially unveiling them to the public for the first time. The 1200 and 1200S have been completely updated with new chassis and Bandit 650...

Video: Suzuki GSR launch

30 September 2005

Video: Suzuki GSR launch

Suzuki launched the GSR600 at Paris on Thursday, dropping the B-King moniker from the name, check out video below. The new bike was first seen here on the site last week, but this is the first time...

KTM shows its 06 990RR

30 September 2005

KTM shows its 06 990RR

KTM unveiled new models for 2006, including a race-ready version of the SuperDuke – the 990RR, on Friday in Paris (Sep 30). It comes complete with carbon-fibre wheels, titanium Akrapovic end cans,...

BMW show new F800S

30 September 2005

BMW show new F800S

BMW has released the first pictures of the new F800S twin-cylinder ahead of the official launch at the Milan Motorcycle Show in November. The bike is powered by the first twin-cylinder in-line engine...

Welcome to Paris Show

30 September 2005

Welcome to Paris Show

The Paris Bike Show opened its doors to the world’s press on Friday (Sep30) and we were there to bring you the latest as it happened. On top of all the new bikes we’ve already brought you in scoops...

See new Kawasaki tourer

30 September 2005

See new Kawasaki tourer

Kawasaki held the official launch of its 06 range in Paris on Thursday and amid all the bikes that we’ve already shown you they revealed sketches of a new sports tourer destined for launch next year. ...

Silverwing 400 launched

30 September 2005

Silverwing 400 launched

Honda’s Silverwing 600 has been joined by a 400cc version in the firm’s model line-up for 2006. The new version is aimed at filling a demand gap Honda has identified across Europe, according to the...

New Voxan Charade

30 September 2005

New Voxan Charade

French firm Voxan revealed a new model at its home bike show in Paris on Friday. The Charade Racing has the firm’s familiar 996cc V twin, double tubular steel frame and weighs 179kg. It has twin four...

Walk through Paris Show

30 September 2005

Walk through Paris Show

Download the two videos you’ll find at the end of this article and you’ll experience what it’s like to to walk through the Paris Bike Show on press day. These clips were shot on Friday, Sep 30, the...

New Aprilia Pegaso Trail

30 September 2005

New Aprilia Pegaso Trail

Aprilia has revealed a new version of the Pegaso at the Paris Bike Show – which opened to the press on Friday, Sep 30. The new bike – the Pegaso Trail – is in the same vein as a BMW F650GS. It is a...

2x4 new Peugeots

30 September 2005

2x4 new Peugeots

Peugeot has launched two brand new scooters at the Paris show, each available with a choice of four different engines. The Geopolis and Satelis will both be offered in 125cc, 125cc with supercharger,...

Video: GSX-R launch

30 September 2005

Video: GSX-R launch

We got the first glimpse of the all new GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 at their official launch at the Paris show on Thursday, check out the video below. The new bikes have been given a complete makeover in...

Paris Show babe videos

30 September 2005

Paris Show babe videos

Catch up with some of the babes who graced the opening of the Paris Bike Show on Friday, Sep 30. We’ve got pictures and video for you to enjoy. All the clips below should be relatively quick to...

New Deauville 680

30 September 2005

New Deauville 680

Honda has updated its Deauville with a bigger 680cc engine, new bodywork and linked-together panniers. The 2006 bike was revealed at Honda’s Paris Show preview on Thursday evening (Sep29) at the...

Your bike at MCN Awards

23 September 2005

Your bike at MCN Awards

How would you like to see your bike on stage at the presitigious 2005 MCN Awards at the National motorcycle Museum in Birmingham on October 27, 2005. Your bike could be one of a line-up celebrating...

RiDE's X11 up for auction

23 September 2005

RiDE's X11 up for auction

RiDE magazine’s long term test Honda X11 is under the hammer on MCN Auctions with bidding closing by 2.41pm on Saturday (September 24). There’s been a flurry of interest – with 17 bids placed up...

Cannonball video action

23 September 2005

Cannonball video action

Remember our as-they-happened updates of MCN road tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child’s adventures in the Cannonball Bike Run? Now you can see some of them for yourself in this just-arrived video clip from the...

CBF1000S launched

23 September 2005

CBF1000S launched

Honda uncovered an all-new CBF1000S in Paris on Thursday night (Sep 29) at an exclusive preview of its official launch at the Paris bike show, and we’ve got the video. It uses a detuned CBR1000RR...

BMW hits Battersea

23 September 2005

BMW hits Battersea

BMW has seen sales soar this year and to keep up they have launched a new central London store to cater specifically for approved used bikes. The new store has opened in Battersea and is tied to the...

No stats to back Gatsos

23 September 2005

No stats to back Gatsos

Despite 13 years of speed cameras on UK roads, the Government has admitted that it still has no idea how many accidents are caused by speeding. Anti-camera campaign group SafeSpeed petitioned the DfT...

Website hits new highs

23 September 2005

Website hits new highs

You’re part of a growing success story when you visit motorcyclenews.com. More of you than ever before are spending more of your time than ever before making use of this site. We want to thank you...

Stars sign third Harley

23 September 2005

Stars sign third Harley

Jay Leno is out to raise more charity cash with a signed bike – this time for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Arnold Schwarzenegger is the latest to sign, joining Ellen DeGeneres, Denzel...

Paris previews begin

23 September 2005

Paris previews begin

Get ready for a rush of new metal – the exclusive previews to the season’s first big bike show – Paris – have begun. The Paris Show will see the official launch of many of the machines you’ll find...

FJR13 goes semi-auto

23 September 2005

FJR13 goes semi-auto

Yamaha has announced its FJR1300 is to be offered with a semi-automatic gearbox in 2006 – a first on a sports tourer. You use buttons on the left hand bar to shift up and down. Unlike twist-and-go...

In MCN - out on Sep 28

23 September 2005

In MCN - out on Sep 28

In this week’s exclusive-packed MCN (out on Wednesday, September 28), discover: Suzuki’s 6-cylinder 1100cc Katana Yamaha’s totally naked FZ1 Honda’s budget CBF1000S How cops will spy on your every...

Three new 06 Triumphs

23 September 2005

Three new 06 Triumphs

Triumph has officially released pictures and details about three key new bikes for 2006 – The Bonneville Scrambler, the Daytona 675 and the Rocket III Classic. All three will go on show to the public...

New MCN is out now

23 September 2005

New MCN is out now

Don’t forget to pick up your copy of MCN the next time you hit the shops. Wednesday’s issue (Sep 28, ’05) explains how microchip technology means cops can track your every ride – NOW! Read Rossi –...

Scoots to Paris: Latest

23 September 2005

Scoots to Paris: Latest

motorcyclenews.com headed for the Paris Bike show on maxi scooters with a mission. Many of the new bikes of 2006 are being revealed at exclusive events previewing the show on Wednesday and Thursday...

Paris show: 06 Yamahas

23 September 2005

Paris show: 06 Yamahas

Yamaha launched its range of 2006 bikes in Paris on Wednesday, September 28, with the new R6 and FZ1 taking centre stage alongside a new MT concept bike. Check out the photos on the right to see the...

Suzuki Katana is back

23 September 2005

Suzuki Katana is back

Suzuki’s Katana is back – as a six-cylinder 180bhp, 1100cc machine aimed at becoming the ultimate all-purpose bike. As those who bought this week’s MCN already know (we published first pictures and...

EU protest ride: Oct 1

23 September 2005

EU protest ride: Oct 1

MAG and the BMF have added their support to the MCN protest ride to the European Parliament to help protect the future of biking. We’re organising a rideout to Brussels (from Calais and back on...

What?s On: Sep 28 on

23 September 2005

Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England North Scotland South East England South West England Wales Wolrdwide: September 28 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here are...

Biggest Yamaha twin yet

23 September 2005

Biggest Yamaha twin yet

Yamaha is rolling out its biggest twin yet for 2006 – the XV1900 Midnight Star. The belt-driven cruiser uses a 1854cc air-cooled V-twin aimed at delivering brute strength in the 55-75mph zone. It...

Naked R1 revealed

23 September 2005

Naked R1 revealed

Yamaha unveiled a new completely naked version of its 150bhp R1-powered FZ1 at its Paris Show preview event on Wednesday night (Sep 28). As MCN readers will already know (first official pictures were...

Aprilia reveals 2 twins

23 September 2005

Aprilia reveals 2 twins

Aprilia is to reveal two new twins at the Paris Bike Show – the RXV 450 enduro and the SXV supermoto. Both bikes use the 450cc 77-degree V-twin the firm has been working on for the last two years. It...