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No new Yamaha R6

05 September 2015 by Andy Downes

There definitely isn’t going to be a new Yamaha YZF-R6 for 2016, despite what restless internet rumour-mongers suggest. Yamaha have officially denied the arrival of a new bike for next year, with...

Is the R1M worthy of entering Yamaha's hall of homologation heroes?

05 September 2015 by Performance Bikes

The new R1M joins the OW01 and R7 in Yamaha’s exclusive homologation specials club. But just how harmoniously does the tuning fork’s latest fit in? he R1M is the sexiest limited-edition bike to emerge...

Sharper ZX-10R due soon

04 September 2015 by Andy Downes

Kawasaki is gearing up to launch a new ZX-10R featuring new suspension, cutting-edge electronics, more power and a sharp new look as the firm bids to catch up with its more advanced superbike...

Indian announce 2016 model range

04 September 2015 by MCN News

Indian Motorcycles have stormed back into the market as a serious player under Polaris ownership, and their recent tide of new models sees a year of consolidation in 2016, with just tweaks and colour...

Victory announce 2016 model range

04 September 2015 by MCN News

Victory Motorcycles have announced their 2016 range, with a raft of subtle design updates and new colours across most of its cruiser, bagger and touring bikes – but no new models. So how does the...

Win a Harley-Davidson Dark Custom – and so much more

04 September 2015 by MCN News

To help celebrate its refreshed and expanded ‘Dark Custom’ model range, Harley-Davidson are launching a competition for a chance to win their very own Dark Custom motorcycle, an all-expenses paid trip...

500cc GP legends go back to school

04 September 2015 by Michael Neeves

Former 500cc GP star Randy Mamola was at the Honda Ron Haslam Race School at Donington this week. Mamola, who finished runner-up four times in the 500cc World Championship in the 1980s, was there with...

Triumph rideout sets record

04 September 2015 by James Archibald

Triumph riders set a new world record during a mass ride-out recently. The parade broke the record for the biggest Triumph ride-out as 362 machines took part in the two-mile ride in Stoke. The British...

Day of Champions raises over £200,000 for Riders for Health

03 September 2015 by James Archibald

Last Thursday saw the annual Day of Champions take place at Silverstone ahead of the British GP. The event, now in its twenty-fifth year, runs in support of Riders for Health – the official charity of...

Guy Martin Latest: Recovering from injury, back at work, but racing plans on hold

03 September 2015 by Michael Guy

Following his spectacular crash out of the lead of the Ulster GP four weeks ago, Guy Martin has spoken about his crash, the horrific injuries he sustained and his on-going recovery. The TT racer and...

Triumph offer £600 worth of accessories on its Classic range

02 September 2015 by James Archibald

Triumph are offering a £600 voucher on selected models from the Hinckley firm’s Classic range. The voucher can be used for the firm’s clothing and accessories ranges, and is available on bikes bought...

Free advanced rider training with the IAM

02 September 2015 by James Archibald

The Institute of Advanced Motorists has launched a new campaign to encourage riders to take advantage of a free riding assessment, worth £45. The assessment is intended to give people a taste of...

MCN Plus - 600s Group Test: Remember us?

02 September 2015 by Adam Child

The stars of the supersport class are here to remind you just how brilliant they really are. Sports 600s have been a little overshadowed recently. Featuring old technology compared to their...

MCN Plus - The Buyer: ‘Let a cheap bike do the donkey work’

02 September 2015 by MCN

So we come to the end of the summer, and people wonder how they’re going to keep their nice shiny bike looking, well, reasonably nice and shiny come spring 2016. Face facts: if you use it every day,...

New MCN October 1: Cologne Show new bike special

30 September 2014 by Liam Marsden

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 Steve Hunt

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 MCN

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 MCN

• 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 Steve Hunt

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 MCN

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 MCN

• 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 MCN

• 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 MCN

• 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 MCN

• 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 MCN

• 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 MCN

• 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 MCN

• 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 –...

Cologne Show: Triumph Street Triple RX

29 September 2014 by MCN

• 675cc inline-triple • 105bhp / 50lbft • Daytona 675 tail unit • Quickshifter as standard • Seat cowl, belly pan & fly screen The naked middleweight market has been dominated by Triumph’s Street...

Cologne Show: New BMW S1000RR

29 September 2014 by BMW

• 999cc, inline four-cylinder, water-cooled • 199bhp / 83.3lbft • New twin spar aluminium frame • Semi-active suspension • Restyled bodywork BMW’s superbike rivals must be wondering just what they...

Cologne Show: New Yamaha XJR1300s unveiled

29 September 2014 by MCN

• 1251cc air-cooled inline-four • 97bhp / 80lbft • Twin Ohlins shocks • Black 4-2-1 exhaust • Solo seat design Yamaha have deepened their love affair with the yard-built scene, and given their ancient...

Cologne Show: New Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage unveiled

29 September 2014 by MCN

• 689cc parallel-twin • 74bhp / 50bhp • Frame and engine guards • Red front / black rear wheel • Adjustable light mask Those with a keen eye and long memory might recall the XJ6-based Moto Cage 6 that...

Cologne Show – Yamaha 125s get ABS

29 September 2014 by MCN

Following the launch of the new higher-specification model for the 2014 season, the YZF-R125 has maintained its position as the top selling supersport bike in the 125cc class. In January 2015 it will...

We want your help to find some of Britain's worst potholes

26 September 2014 by MCN

We’re in the process of putting together an article about potholes on UK roads and we’re in need of your help. If there are any nasty looking potholes in your area, get a picture and note down the...

Cologne Show: New Moto Guzzi V7

26 September 2014 by Andy Downes

Moto Guzzi has given the popular V7 range a thorough going over and has included the fitment of ABS and traction control along with a host of improvements. The 48bhp V7 range comprises the same three...