September

£1500 to beat a GSX-R!

£1500 to beat a GSX-R!

The challenge was simple, can a £1500 superbike lap Cadwell less than five seconds away from a GSX-R1000 K6? We’ve got the video to show they can. Click the screen below to follow the hilarious...

Video: Goldwing first ride

Video: Goldwing first ride

Honda has launched a new ‘Comfort’ version of the Goldwing and we’ve got an exclusive video review of the bike. You can read the full review in the September 6 edition of MCN but we went along on...

Video: Bandit GT review

Video: Bandit GT review

We’ve got an exclusive video review of Suzuki’s new Bandit 1200GT. You can read the full review in the September 6 edition of MCN but we went along on the test to get the first impressions of the...

Goldwing airbag video

Goldwing airbag video

The first public tests of Honda’s new airbag system for the Goldwing have proved conclusively that it will save lives – and you can see the video. The tests were commissioned by the General German...

Yamaha bikes and babes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...