2014
Win a signed copy of Chris Scott’s new book
22 October 2014 by
Chris Scott, the legendary adventure traveller and author of the renowned ‘Adventure Motorcycling Handbook’, is offering MCN readers the chance to win a signed copy of his new book worth £27. Put your...
New MCN October 22: Race of the year
21 October 2014 by
In this week’s new look MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from October 22: – MotoGP madness: Rossi wins in Phillip Island – FREE Suzuki special – New Yamaha R3 – New Multistrada...
2015 BMW S1000RR launch today
21 October 2014 by
MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves is at the launch of the 2015 BMW S1000RR at the Monteblanco circuit near Seville, Spain today. It’s the superbike’s biggest overhaul since the original version...
Sheene MCN Man of the Year trophies sell at Stafford
20 October 2014 by
The MCN ‘Man of the Year’ trophies from 1976 and 1977 awarded to the late, great Barry Sheene were among the star auction lots sold at the weekend. The two awards were offered as a lot with a number...
Captain America sells for $1.35 million
20 October 2014 by
The legendary ‘Captain America’ Harley-Davidson from the 1969 movie Easy Rider, thumped its way to a whopping $1,350,000 – that’s £ 836,337 to us – as part of Profiles in History’s Hollywood...
OSET to launch motocross bike
20 October 2014 by
Ever since OSET launched its excellent range of electric-powered trial machines, the obvious question has been often voiced: when’s the motocross bike coming? Well, the answer is that you can see it...
New Yamaha R1 teaser video released
16 October 2014 by
Yamaha have released a second video teasing the upcoming R1 ahead of the bike’s public unveiling on November 3. Again the video doesn’t give much away, although we do get a clear shot of the dash,...
Ducati reveals variable valve timing DVT system
15 October 2014 by
Ducati has revealed technical details of a new variable valve system called Desmodromic Variable Timing (DVT) which will be fitted to the all-new Multistrada 1200 due for an official launch in two...
New MCN October 15: Second MotoGP crown for Marquez
14 October 2014 by
In this week’s new look MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from October 15: – 14-page MotoGP special: Interviews, untold stories and unseen images of Marquez – New Triumph Tiger...
Video: Suzuki at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look
11 October 2014 by
With the MCN team on the ground at INTERMOT for the unveiling of the first of a whole host of new machines for 2015, we had a quick look at some of the most exciting machines on offer.
Video: Kawasaki H2R at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look
10 October 2014 by
With the MCN team on the ground at INTERMOT for the unveiling of the first of a whole host of new machines for 2015, we had a quick look at some of the most exciting machines on offer.
Video: Yamaha at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look
10 October 2014 by
With the MCN team on the ground at INTERMOT for the unveiling of the first of a whole host of new machines for 2015, we had a quick look at some of the most exciting machines on offer.
Video: Ducati Scrambler at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look
10 October 2014 by
With the MCN team on the ground at INTERMOT for the unveiling of the first of a whole host of new machines for 2015, we had a quick look at some of the most exciting machines on offer.
Video: BMW at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look
10 October 2014 by
With the MCN team on the ground at INTERMOT for the unveiling of the first of a whole host of new machines for 2015, we had a quick look at some of the most exciting machines on offer.
Ferrari dismisses motorcycle rumours
09 October 2014 by
Ferrari have officially dismissed rumours they are planning a motorcycle after stories emerged about a patent lodged by the firm showing a V-twin motorcycle engine. Speculation and rumour emerged last...
Poll: Kawasaki's 296bhp supercharged H2R is causing a storm – but are superchargers the future?
08 October 2014
Kawasaki’s 296bhp supercharged H2R is causing a storm – but are superchargers the future?
Poll: What do you think of the new GSX-S1000F?
08 October 2014
Suzuki have stormed back into the limelight with a raft of new bikes for 2015, but what do you think of the new GSX-S1000F?
New MCN October 8: Road-going Kawasaki H2
07 October 2014 by
In this week’s MCN we award our famous No.1s to the best bikes, tyres and gear money can buy. The MCN Awards Best Bikes categories include Best Tourer, Best Naked, Cruiser, Adventure, Retro, All...
MV Agusta teases new model
06 October 2014 by
Italian firm MV Agusta is teasing what looks like a Dragster RR model which will be launched at the Milan motorcycle show in November. There’s not a lot to go on in the short video clip but what looks...
R1100S Boxer Cup and Mulhacen owners wanted
06 October 2014 by
MCN is on the lookout for BMW R1100S Boxer Cup and Derbi Mulhacen owners for an upcoming feature in the paper. If you own either bike and would like to get involved, all we need is a head and...
New Yamaha R1 teased?
01 October 2014 by
Yamaha have released a teaser video, which could show glimpses of the new R1. The video shows design sketches of the upcoming sportsbike with what appears to be a single-sided swingarm as well as...
New MCN October 1: Cologne Show new bike special
30 September 2014 by
In this week’s new look MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from October 1: – 27 new bikes including the Kawasaki H2R and Ducati Scrambler – New BMW S1000RR, R1200R and R1200RS –...
Cologne Show: Yamaha release GEN01 concept
30 September 2014 by
There was one surprise from Yamaha today. Having written about the XJR1300 and MT-07 Moto Cage yesterday, we thought that we had seen everything that the Japanese manufacturer had to offer, but they...
Cologne Show: Honda release new VFR800X Crossrunner
30 September 2014 by
Honda has revealed a heavily revised version of the VFR800X Crossrunner which gets more power and mid-range torque, new styling, traction control (HSTC), and longer travel suspension along with new...
Cologne Show: KTM Freeride E-SM and E-SX
30 September 2014
• 21.4bhp electric supermoto • Legal for A1 licence holders aged 16 • Lightweight and punchy performance The Freeride E-SM is the road-legal version of the Freeride E-SX motocross bike KTM launched as...
Cologne Show: Suzuki GSX-R1000 ABS and other new Suzukis
30 September 2014 by
• 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four • 182bhp / 86lbft • Now with ABS as standard Dreams of an all-new GSX-R1000 for 2015 will have to stay just that, with the only update for the flagship 1000 being the...
Official Kawasaki H2R reveal video
30 September 2014 by
Kawasaki today announced their new, 296bhp creating ‘hyperbike’ at the INTERMOT show in Cologne. To say that the hype generated for this machine has been substantial would be an understatement; with a...
Cologne Show: New Triumph Bonnevilles
30 September 2014 by
Bonneville Spirit edition • T100 based retro • Chopped mudguards • Minimalist black headlamp • £7499 Since 1959, when the Triumph Bonneville launched, riders have been customising and making them...
Cologne Show: New Kawasaki Versys 650
30 September 2014 by
• 649cc parallel twin • More peak power • 21 litre tank Also benefitting from a visit to the beauty parlour is the new Versys 650. Already rightly popular for being a great all-road all-rounder, it...
Cologne Show: Refreshed Kawasaki Versys 1000
30 September 2014 by
• 1043cc inline-four • Redesigned bodywork • More touring ability Kawasaki’s Versys 1000 has always been a good bike, but it’s also always been uglier than a box of frogs pulling faces. Thankfully the...
Cologne Show: All-new BMW R1200RS
29 September 2014 by
• 1170cc water-cooled boxer twin • 125bhp / 92lbft • Return of the famous RS name BMW’s rush to fill every single niche in motorcycling continues at a frantic pace with this new R1200RS slotting into...
Cologne Show: Ducati Scrambler revealed
29 September 2014
• 796cc air-cooled V-twin • 75bhp / 50.2lbft • Four versions • Full LCD dash • Custom-friendly After years of rumours, spy pictures, and multiple leaks – Ducati finally revealed the all-new Scrambler...
Cologne Show: Radical Kawasaki Ninja H2
29 September 2014 by
• 998cc supercharged inline-four • 296bhp / 115lbft (est) • 200mph+ capability • Trellis frame • Single-sided swingarm It’s been a long time coming, but there’s no doubt whatsoever that Kawasaki’s new...
Cologne Show: KTM 1290 Super Adventure
29 September 2014 by
• 1301cc liquid-cooled V-twin • 160bhp / 100ftlb (est) • Bigger fairing for more protection • Semi-active suspension • Optional ‘hill hold control’ MCN showed you the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure...
Cologne Show: Suzuki’s new V-Strom 650
29 September 2014 by
• 645cc liquid-cooled V-twin • 68bhp / 44lbft • Wire wheels • V-Strom 1000 style ‘Beak’ • Optional hard luggage The massively popular V-Strom 650 has been a real gem in the Suzuki range over the last...
Cologne Show: All-new Suzuki GSX-S1000
29 September 2014 by
• 999cc inline-four • 155bhp (est) / 80lbft (est) • GSX-R1000 K5 engine • All-new chassis • 3-mode traction control If disaffected sportsbike owners need somewhere to channel their desires to –...