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What's on: November 16 on

Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England North Scotland South East England South West England Wales Worldwide: November 16 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here are...

The new bikes of 2006

The new bikes of 2006

This story brings together all the new bikes of 2006 in one mega hit for new metal junkies. We added updates as they emerged from our sources around the world. Check them out on the links on the...

Aprilia's Scarabeo 500

Aprilia's Scarabeo 500

Aprilia has launched a new Scarabeo 500 for 06 at the Milan Show – and here’s the first official picture. It has a 33bhp 460cc engine. Aprilia already offers its Atlantic Sprint as a 500cc scooter.

Vote for new bike of 06

Vote for new bike of 06

motorcyclenews.com was first to bring you the new bikes of October’s Paris bike show, first with the new bikes from the NEC and first with as-they-were revealed news from the Milan Show in November. ...

New SYM scooters

New SYM scooters

SYM launched a bunch of new scooters at the Milan show with everything from a sporty 50 to a ‘safe’ big-wheeled 200. The HD now comes in 125 and 200SE forms and is designed for ‘the discerning rider...

06 K1200GT unveiled

06 K1200GT unveiled

Here are the first pictures of the all-new BMW K1200GT. Based on the rapid K1200S, BMW has given the new version of the GT the same treatment as the old version it replaces – higher screen, wider...

Milan Show round-up

Milan Show round-up

The Milan Bike Show – which organisers claim is the largest bike show ever – opens to the public on Thursday (Nov 17) with four new BMWs, four new Aprilias, two new Benellis, two new MV Agustas and...

Tourers at bargain prices

Tourers at bargain prices

After doing 750 miles in a day on my naked FZ6 on Tuesday, I thought I’d give you a selection of bikes slightly more suited to high mileage in this week’s bargain choice from our Bikes for Sale...

Two new KTMs for 06

Two new KTMs for 06

KTM has revealed two more new bikes for 2006 at the Milan Bike Show in Italy, a new Adventure using the 990 engine and a 950 Super Enduro R. The 990 Adventure replaces the 950 Adventure. it comes...

Milan Show babes

Milan Show babes

Here’s a selection of some of the Milan Show babes we didn’t have room for anywhere else. There’s a couple of short video clips to bring them to life for you too. Don’t for one minute think they are...

Brutale 910R at Milan

Brutale 910R at Milan

MV Agusta has revealed an upgraded Brutale – the 910R – to set pulses racing at the Milan Bike Show. Here’s our first picture. It’s got upgraded suspension and more power (up from 136bhp to 144bhp).

Aprilia reveals new RSV

Aprilia reveals new RSV

Aprilia has unveiled its new 142bhp RSV-R at the Milan Bike Show. The exotic twin-cylinder superbike has a huge following in the UK. Here’s the first picture. We’ll add more details as we get them. ...

Anniversary Vespas

Anniversary Vespas

Piaggio showed to new scooters at the Milan show designed to celebrate the firm’s 60th anniversary. The two scooters are based on the GST250 and LX50 and are meant to represent the best of the Vespa...

Ducati 'Hypermotard'

Ducati 'Hypermotard'

These are the first pictures of the Ducati ‘HyperMotard’ concept bike, which has been revealed to the press for the first time at the Milan Bike Show. It features a stripped down look, with a 1000cc...

Derbi launches Mulhacen

Derbi launches Mulhacen

Derbi revealed its new Mulhacen for the first time in public at the Milan Bike Show on Monday (Nov 15). It uses a single cylinder four-stroke four valve engine with a 659.7cc capacity. Bore and...

Morini's 9.5 ready for 06

Morini's 9.5 ready for 06

Moto Morini’s concept 9.5 twin has been made production reality for 2006. It was officially unveiled at the Milan Show on November 15. Here’s our first picture of the 998cc V-twin – designed by...

Terra Modena 198

Terra Modena 198

At the extreme end of supermoto machines is the new Terra Modena 198, of which just 120 will be made with a 16,000 Euro price tag. It was revealed to the public for the first time at the Milan Bike...

All-day BMW test rides

All-day BMW test rides

A new promotion by BMW allows you to spend a whole day test riding the BMW R1200RT. In addition, anyone testing the RT before December 22, 2006 will be entered into a special prize draw to win a BMW...

Cagiva?s 37bhp 125

Cagiva?s 37bhp 125

Cagiva has launched a homologation special of its Mito 125cc sports bike at the Milan show. The SP525 has been designed to give Mito riders and extra hand in the sports productions 125cc racing class...

BMF sets 2006 dates

BMF sets 2006 dates

The BMF has set its dates for the national events it will run in 2006 – starting with the BMF Show at Peterborough on May 20-21. Day tickets are £15 (£13 for members) or £13 in advance (£11 for...

Kawasaki extend cover

Kawasaki extend cover

A new warranty scheme from Kawasaki enables you to extend your cover for up to two years, and also transfer the warranty to new owners during the same period. The Warranty Plus scheme covers boths...

Find Ducati dealers - fast

Find Ducati dealers - fast

We’ve added Ducati to our searchable list of dealers, so you can find your local bike shop quickly and easily. You can choose to search for dealers for a specific brand in our Dealer Locator...

Benelli serves up Tre-K

Benelli serves up Tre-K

Benelli has unveiled its new Multistrada-style Tre-K and Tornado 1130 at the Milan Bike Show in Italy. The new Tornado – marked out by its use of a tuned version of the TNT’s 1130cc engine and new...

Honda concepts at Milan

Honda concepts at Milan

Honda has shown its mad scooter-come-bike concepts for the first time outside Japan at the Milan bike show. As well as its new range of bikes launched at the Paris bike show Honda brought along the...

F4 Senna 1000 for 06

F4 Senna 1000 for 06

MV Agusta has officially unveiled the new 1000cc version of its F4 Senna at the Milan Bike Show. It’s the fastest bike yet to carry Ayrton Senna’s name – after it was previously used on the Ducati...

In MCN - out Nov 16

In MCN - out Nov 16

Get in-depth on the latest bike launches at the Milan bike show, including the BMW’s, Aprilia’s, Bimotas, and KTMs, and get closer to the MotoGP tests already underway for 2006. It’s all in the latest...

F800S and ST revealed

F800S and ST revealed

BMW has revealed two new 800cc twins at the Milan Show’s press day today (Nov 15). We’ve previously published official pictures of the F800S, but until now we’ve only seen spy shots of the more...

First pics: Bimota Delirio

First pics: Bimota Delirio

Bimota has launched its new naked bike at the Milan bike show. The 1000cc DB6 Delirio is based on the DB5 superbike with a Ducati engine and trelis frame and swingarm, but it gets high bars and new...

06 Ducati Monster S4RS

06 Ducati Monster S4RS

Ducati’s 130bhp Monster S4RS Testastretta made its debut before the world’s press at the Milan Bike Show in Italy on Tuesday (Nov 15). And we were there to bring you the first pictures as it was...

ITV test speed cameras

ITV test speed cameras

The Tonight show with Trevor MacDonald has investigated the accuracy of speed cameras in a report aired on ITV1 on November 4. The Tonight treatment follows MCN’s recent investigation which revealed...

New bolt-ons for Breva

New bolt-ons for Breva

The £6999 Moto Guzzi Breva V1100 is now available on 0% finance over 12 months until December 31 – which might just give you the spare cash to splash on a new range of bolt-ons for to go with it. All...

Africa ride for charity

Africa ride for charity

The founder of Irish MAG and the spokesman for the Motorcycle Industry Association start a memorial charity ride to and through Africa on Thursday (Nov 10). The MCIA’s Craig Carey-Clinch and Irish...

What?s on: Nov 9 on

Wales: November 9 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here are for events in Wales in the week commencing November 9, 2005. Click here to go back to the main index MOTOCROSS SATURDAY November 12 Rhayader MC&LCC, Rhayader, Powys. 01597-810435. TRIALS SATURDAY November 12 Narberth Classic MC, Ludchurch, Nr Narberth, Pembrokeshire. 01834-860685. BIKE...

Call for stiffer jail terms

Call for stiffer jail terms

The new offence of ‘causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving’ should come with tougher penalties – according to rider’s rights organisation the British Motorcyclists Federation. The BMF...

NEC crowds: latest

NEC crowds: latest

Attendance at this year’s NEC motorcycle show has finished just down on last year with the early boom in crowds droping off towards the end of the week. On preview day (Friday 28th) 8234 came through...

In MCN - out on Nov 9

The moment Valentino Rossi had finished with his championship winning Yamaha – we got a ride on it. Find out what it’s like to ride at Valencia PLUS the technical secrets that turned it from also-ran to championship dominator… PLUS: We investigate the anti-bike line being trotted out by a road safety group which advises the Government PLUS: MV Agusta’s 1000cc F4 Senna PLUS: Ducati 996...