All these first tests coming soon

MCN’S Marc Potter will ride Ducati’s new 996R on Wednesday March 7, becoming one of the first people outside the factory to do so.

And we’ll be bringing you his first reactions on that very day.

In the next fortnight you can also look forward to the world’s first tests of the Aprilia CapoNord, Kawasaki RZX1200S and ZR7S and Piaggio’s new 500cc super-scooter, the X9.

Keep checking back with motorcyclenews.com to be first with the news.