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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...

Cologne Show: Aprilia Caponord Rally revealed

26 September 2014 by MCN

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...

Video: Ducati Scrambler spied testing by MCN reader

26 September 2014 by MCN

Although the Ducati Scrambler is just days away from being unveiled to the public, Ducati is still putting the bike through its paces on the roads. An MCN reader was lucky enough to get this onboard...

New MCN September 24: Is the GS beaten?

23 September 2014 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s new look MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from September 24: – Is the GS finally beaten? After 843 miles in the Alps we find out – Yamaha SR400 vs Royal Enfield...

Will Cal Crutchlow be competitive on Honda next year?

18 September 2014 by MCN

There are no two ways about it, Cal Crutchlow’s had a difficult year onboard the Ducati and he’ll be hoping his results improve onboard the Honda in 2015.

Is there any point in a 250bhp road bike?

18 September 2014 by MCN

Kawasaki’s all-new supercharged H2 is going to be packed with high-spec components, will pump out around 250bhp and is expected to cost in excess of £20,000. But is there any point in a 250bhp plus...

New MCN September 17: Rossi wins at last

16 September 2014 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s new look MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from September 17: – Rossi wins again: “I think this year I’m the best Valentino ever!” – World exclusive: New BMW...

The SPecial One

14 September 2014 by Jon Urry

Honda’s SP-1, or the VTR1000 SP-1 RC51 to give it its proper name, will always hold a very special place in motorcycle history. This is a bike born out of necessity – not to mention a considerable...

Insider trading: ‘This year we’ll be happy to sell 30 GSX-Rs’

14 September 2014 by Jon Urry

It’s no secret that new bike sales for Suzuki have been hard of late. The last five years have been particularly tough and this is mainly down to a line-up that is lacking in new and exciting models.

Battling with World Champions and Old Machinery at Goodwood Revival

13 September 2014 by Steve Hunt

Having spent a weekend surrounded by old – often mouthwatering – 1950s metal, diligent, resourceful mechanics and some racing legends, it becomes clear that racing classic motorcycles requires a...

Ultra Limited Low tourer leads a raft of HD model updates

13 September 2014 by Jon Urry

Harley-Davidson describes its new 2015 Ultra Limited Low as ‘slammed and loaded’, which means as well as featuring the lowest seat height of any premium touring bike, it also comes with a thumping...

Triumph Thruxton Ace special edition unveiled

12 September 2014 by Andy Downes

Triumph has revealed this special edition version of the Thruxton called the Ace which celebrates the link between the British manufacturer and the famous London café so synonymous with motorcycle...

New Street Triple RX spied

12 September 2014 by Andy Downes

This is the new Triumph Street Triple RX, if the decal on the side panel is to be believed. Spied last week undergoing a test at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire, the model is clearly an interim update or...

Who's your money on to win the 2014 MCE British Superbike title?

10 September 2014 by Simon Patterson

With the regular season done and dusted, its Showdown time in the 2014 MCE British Superbike championship. The potential winners have been whittled down from 43 to only six, and there are just three...

How to avoid scams when selling your bike

10 September 2014 by MCN

Placing a classified advert, whether online or in print, can sometimes attract people running scams, but by following some very simple rules you can stay safe and make sure you sell your...

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