Bike news

Year: ALL

New MCN October 15: Second MotoGP crown for Marquez

14 October 2014 by Liam Marsden

New MCN October 15: Second MotoGP crown for Marquez

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 MCN

Video: Suzuki at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

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 MCN

Video: Kawasaki H2R at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

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 MCN

Video: Yamaha at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

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 MCN

Video: Ducati Scrambler at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

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 MCN

Video: BMW at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

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 Andy Downes

Ferrari dismisses motorcycle rumours

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

Poll: Kawasaki's 296bhp supercharged H2R is causing a storm – but are superchargers the future?

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

Poll: What do you think of the new GSX-S1000F?

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 Liam Marsden

New MCN October 8: Road-going Kawasaki H2

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 Andy Downes

MV Agusta teases new model

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

R1100S Boxer Cup and Mulhacen owners wanted

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 Liam Marsden

New Yamaha R1 teased?

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 Liam Marsden

New MCN October 1: Cologne Show new bike special

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

Cologne Show: Yamaha release GEN01 concept

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

Cologne Show: Honda release new VFR800X Crossrunner

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

Cologne Show: KTM Freeride E-SM and E-SX

• 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

Cologne Show: Suzuki GSX-R1000 ABS and other new Suzukis

• 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

Official Kawasaki H2R reveal video

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

Cologne Show: New Triumph Bonnevilles

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

Cologne Show: New Kawasaki Versys 650

• 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

Cologne Show: Refreshed Kawasaki Versys 1000

• 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

Cologne Show: All-new BMW R1200RS

• 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

Cologne Show: Ducati Scrambler revealed

• 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

Cologne Show: Radical Kawasaki Ninja H2

• 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

Cologne Show: KTM 1290 Super Adventure

• 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

Cologne Show: Suzuki’s new V-Strom 650

• 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

Cologne Show: All-new Suzuki GSX-S1000

• 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

Cologne Show: Triumph Street Triple RX

• 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

Cologne Show: New BMW S1000RR

• 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

Cologne Show: New Yamaha XJR1300s unveiled

• 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

Cologne Show: New Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage unveiled

• 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

Cologne Show – Yamaha 125s get ABS

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

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

Cologne Show: New Moto Guzzi V7

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...

Cologne Show: Aprilia Caponord Rally revealed

26 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: Aprilia Caponord Rally revealed

Aprilia has added a new model to the Caponord 1200 range in the form of this heavily-optioned Rally version which gets a host of new parts aimed at appealing to long distance riders and those who...