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Poll: Who’s been your biggest MotoGP hero of 2016?

08 November 2016 by MCN News

Poll: Who’s been your biggest MotoGP hero of 2016?

Who’s been your biggest MotoGP hero of 2016?

Vespa shock Milan with Elettrica scooter

08 November 2016 by Jordan Gibbons

Vespa shock Milan with Elettrica scooter

Vespa unveil Elettrica electric scooter Vespa have just unveiled the Elettrica electric scooter in Milan, hailing it as the future of mobility. Vespa say that the future of humanity will be collected...

MILAN SHOW: 2017 KTM Super Duke R gets more extreme

08 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: 2017 KTM Super Duke R gets more extreme

With the full effect of 177bhp arriving like a tornado at just 9750rpm, there’s no point trying to pretend that the new Super Duke R is anything other than a force of nature. The current bike already...

2017 KTM 125 Duke - the story

08 November 2016 by Richard Newland

2017 KTM 125 Duke - the story

The smallest Duke in the family gets a pretty thorough update for 2017, too, with new styling, new frame, and a level of spec that most manufacturers don’t lavish on considerably more high-end...

MILAN SHOW: KTM 790 Duke prototype

08 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: KTM 790 Duke prototype

This is the first official hint – beyond multiple spy shots and KTM boss Stefan Pierer confirming the 800’s existence to MCN during the summer – of the style and intent of KTM’s new family of...

MILAN SHOW: Kawasaki Versys-X 300

08 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: Kawasaki Versys-X 300

Kawasaki’s Versys family gets another member for 2017 – and it’s at the smaller end of the capacity range. In this case that means taking the 296cc parallel-twin from the Ninja / Z300, and wrapping...

MILAN SHOW: BMW R nineT's bold updates

08 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: BMW R nineT's bold updates

Sitting at the top end of the R nineT family is the Roadster, which also benefits from some valuable tweaks and colour options as it heads into 2017 – part of which includes full Euro4 compliance. The...

MILAN SHOW: BMW R1200GS just got even better

08 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: BMW R1200GS just got even better

The R1200GS is enjoying an odd two-stage transition into 2017. Already available in dealers is an updated GS which boasts a few visual nips and tucks, as well as drivetrain revisions with an...

MILAN SHOW: BMW release updated K1600GTL super-tourer

08 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: BMW release updated K1600GTL super-tourer

If your style of touring requires the most stonking engine in the class, the K1600 is your only logical choice. The immense power and torque from BMW’s inline six (160bhp / 129ftlb) gives an addictive...

MILAN SHOW: BMW unveil new G310GS

08 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: BMW unveil new G310GS

After years of neglect, the sub-500cc class of bikes is exploding in 2017 with a glut of new adventure-styled offerings. Related: full BMW G310GS review on MCN Fashion may well be a driving factor,...

MILAN SHOW: BMW reveal R nineT Urban G/S

08 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: BMW reveal R nineT Urban G/S

When BMW launched the R nineT back in 2013, few could have predicted what a rampant success story it would become – and even fewer would have predicted the four versions that have arrived since: the...

MILAN SHOW: Suzuki GSX250R

08 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: Suzuki GSX250R

Just like the new V-Strom 250, with which it shares an engine and much of its running gear and cycle parts, the new GSX250R delivers styling and proportions that feel instantly ‘right’. But while the...

MILAN SHOW: Suzuki DL250 V-Strom

08 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: Suzuki DL250 V-Strom

DL250 V-Strom promises all-round fun at a budget price This is a really cute move from Suzuki, taking the hugely popular V-Strom family styling and ethos, and blending it with an evolution of their...

MILAN SHOW: Suzuki GSX-S125

08 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: Suzuki GSX-S125

Suzuki unveiled their all-new GSX-R125 a month ago, and it’s little surprise that they’ve followed that with a naked version, which joins their growing GSX-S family. The new lightweight naked...

MILAN SHOW: Yamaha XSR900 Abarth limited edition revealed

07 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: Yamaha XSR900 Abarth limited edition revealed

Yamaha have certainly been one of the most prolific embracers of the new retro scene, and also one of the most innovative at taking their remarkably budget-focused MT range and jazzing it up to appeal...

MILAN SHOW: Yamaha T7 concept is world's maddest MT-07

07 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: Yamaha T7 concept is world's maddest MT-07

If this doesn’t make you feel like putting some motocross boots on and heading off into the great unknown, then you’re missing a key strand of your biking DNA. While Yamaha are fast to point out that...

MILAN SHOW: Yamaha's TMAX gets reinvented

07 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: Yamaha's TMAX gets reinvented

The TMAX pretty much defined the idea of the executive sports scooter when it was launched 15 years ago, and it’s still dominating the market today. Why? Because it works so well, delivering huge...

MILAN SHOW: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade – an all-new fire starter

07 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade – an all-new fire starter

Last month Honda unveiled two stunning new Fireblades, the SP and SP-2, which left us asking the obvious question: where’s the standard version? Well, here’s the answer. This is the bike MCN grabbed...

MILAN SHOW: Honda update CBR650F & CB650F

07 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: Honda update CBR650F & CB650F

The CBR650F and CB650F have been popular additions to the range, and get both a little sharper and fruitier for 2017. The 649cc engine gets an extra 4bhp at peak, taking it up to perfectly useable...

MILAN SHOW: Honda's crazy X-ADV adventure-scoot

07 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: Honda's crazy X-ADV adventure-scoot

Honda have a long history of building insane scooters, bikes that answer a question no-one asked, and hot off the back of the DN-01 and NM4 Vultus comes this – the X-ADV. Conceived by Honda’s design...

MILAN SHOW: Ducati 1299 Superleggera – excess all areas

07 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: Ducati 1299 Superleggera – excess all areas

It’s the first factory production bike to be equipped with a carbon fibre frame, swingarm, subframe and wheels, and results in a gobsmacking kerb mass of just 167kg – or 156kg dry. Combine such a low...

MILAN SHOW: Ducati reveal Scrambler Café Racer

07 November 2016 by Richard Newland

MILAN SHOW: Ducati reveal Scrambler Café Racer

There should be laws about having number boards on bikes. Get your magic eraser out, and this new Café Racer looks so much better without them. The 54 is a nod to legendary Ducati racer Bruno...

Ducati World Premiere: 2017 models live stream

07 November 2016 by MCN News

Ducati World Premiere: 2017 models live stream

Watch the live stream of the new Ducati unveilings live. Ducati are the first of the manufacturers to unveil new models at this years EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. TOP STORIES MCN Fleet: A dim view...

Things just got weird with the new Motochimp electric bike

07 November 2016 by James Archibald

Things just got weird with the new Motochimp electric bike

Singapore Company Vanda Electrics have just dropped this little oddity on the world at the International Industrial Design Fair, held at Shenzhen in China. Called the Motochimp, it’s a small electric...

Gallery: Babes Ride Out 2016

06 November 2016 by MCN News

Gallery: Babes Ride Out 2016

The fourth annual Babes Ride Out took place October 20-23 in the Californian desert, and this year attracted 1600 riders. Visitors were able to get tattooed at the event, while entertainment was...

First ride: Motoinno TS3

06 November 2016 by Jeff Ware

First ride: Motoinno TS3

Bikes have worn telescopic forks for more than 100 years, and although they have evolved to the point that they work pretty well, they remain theoretically inferior to alternative front-end designs...

My life in bikes: Richard Pollock

05 November 2016 by MCN News

My life in bikes: Richard Pollock

The man recognised as the godfather of the street tracker style and founder of Mule Motorcycles, Richard Pollock talks crashes, building more than 200 specials, and his dream bike. When did you start...

Video: In Search of Adventure episode two

04 November 2016 by Liam Marsden

Video: In Search of Adventure episode two

Suzuki have released the second video of their three part In Search of Adventure series with BBC presenter Andy Torbet. TOP STORIES 7 forgotten retro roadsters Ducati get extreme for their secret...

See Sheene's bikes and medals at Motorcycle Live

04 November 2016 by James Archibald

See Sheene's bikes and medals at Motorcycle Live

Suzuki will mark the 40th anniversary of Barry Sheene’s first world title by displaying a collection of incredible bikes and rare medals at the NEC later this month. The two gongs he received for...

Fantic 250 Enduro available this month

04 November 2016 by Liam Marsden

Fantic 250 Enduro available this month

The new Fantic 250 Enduro will hit UK dealers this month, priced at £4499. Fantic say the new bike is designed to be a real mid-way point between softer, friendlier trail bikes and full-on competition...

The man who made Road Racers

04 November 2016 by Stephen Davison

The man who made Road Racers

Many film makers have tried to capture the essence of road racing, often with mixed results. Most have failed to find the right balance between the fascinating personalities and explosive action that...

Whatever happened to Giancarlo Falappa?

04 November 2016 by Stuart Barker

Whatever happened to Giancarlo Falappa?

Giancarlo Falappa was one of the early stars of the World Superbike Championship, racing alongside the likes of Carl Fogarty, Scott Russell, and Aaron Slight. His wild, all-action riding style made...

Royal Enfield Continental GT 750 expected March 2017

03 November 2016 by Liam Marsden

Royal Enfield Continental GT 750 expected March 2017

The Royal Enfield Continental GT will be joined by a larger 750cc parallel-twin version, expected to be available in March 2017. MCN first spotted the new model in July of this year undergoing testing...

7 forgotten retro roadsters

03 November 2016 by Phil West

7 forgotten retro roadsters

Triumph Thunderbird 900 Sport (1998-2004) Introduced in 1998 as a ‘hotted-up’ version of Hinckley’s well-received T-bird triple retro, the Sport was far better dynamically than its already pleasing...

Gallery: The last of the pure Fireblades

03 November 2016 by MCN News

Gallery: The last of the pure Fireblades

The outgoing Honda Fireblade is getting a bit long in the tooth now – it’s been around since 2012 – but it’s still one of the best road-going superbikes you can buy. It might not have the...

Ride With Norman Reedus to air in the UK

02 November 2016 by Liam Marsden

Ride With Norman Reedus to air in the UK

The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus’s new documentary series exploring motorcycle culture and history will air in the UK in January 2017. In the six part series Reedus, best known for playing Daryl...