July

Suzuki admit: B-King almost never made it

31 July 2007 by Marc Potter

Suzuki has just revealed to MCN that the B-King was so radical it almost didn’t make it passed the prototype stage. Speaking to MCN editor Marc Potter at the launch in Germany, they admitted that...

M1800R gets a friend - the R2

31 July 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Joining the standard M1800R in Suzuki’s 2008 range is the M1800R2. The R2 is based closely on the standard M1800R – the mechanical specifications are exactly the same. That means the same 1783cc...

2008 Yamaha V-Max patents revealed

31 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

These line drawings show how Yamaha is developing its all-new 2008 V-Max, which is set to be launched later this year. The patent drawings, taken from several patent applications regarding different...

Suzuki RM250 enduro motorcycle launched

27 July 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Suzuki GB has released a limited-run enduro version of the RM250 two-stroke motocross motorcycle. The RM250 Paul Edmondson replica motorcycle was developed by its four-time world champion namesake,...

Vespa go back to the 1970s with retro scooter

26 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Vespa is famous for its retro-style scooters – but rather than harking back to the 1950s or 1960s the new Vespa S reflects the firm’s 1970s machines. Both 50cc two-stroke and 125cc four-stroke...

Piaggio hybrid scooter

26 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

This is Piaggio’s HyS prototype – hybrid electric/petrol scooter which could see production in the very near future. The firm has already created prototypes of the machine, using the two-wheeled Vespa...

Exhaust patents reveal next generation Honda Fireblade

25 July 2007 by Chris Newbigging

These patent drawings are conclusive proof that the next Fireblade is to use a Hornet-style under slung exhaust system. The current Fireblade design will be fours years old next year, and in the world...

BMW to make it's mark in motorsport

25 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

The revelation that BMW is set to enter the World Superbike Championship in 2009 – as revealed in MCN this week – perhaps shouldn’t be such a surprise, since the firm has been gradually revamping its...

Aprilia's RS-V4 caught on test

25 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Less than four months before it is set to be shown in public for the first time we can reveal that Aprilia’s forthcoming V4 superbike is still testing in heavy disguise with little sign of the final...

Vide: Aprilia analysis

25 July 2007 by Dan Thornton

Unfortunately, due to technical problems, the exclusive video details Aprilia’s plans for the V4 is not available. We are working to resolve this problem, and the video will be online from 1pm on...

Video: Ecosse Spirit ES1 motorcycle unveiled at Laguna Seca MotoGP

20 July 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Tonight (Friday 20 July) the Ecosse Spirit ES1 superbike will be officially launched at the US MotoGP at Laguna Seca. MCN snuck in before the official unveiling to see the prototype, and its designer, Dick Glover, explained the thinking behind it. Check out the video to see the bike in all its carbon fibre glory, and read about it in MCN – on sale now.

BMW buys Husqvarna

20 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

It has just been confirmed that BMW has bought the Husqvarana motorcycle brand outright. The deal was signed with Husqvarna boss Claudio Castiglioni yesterday, (Thursday July 19), and will be...

Video: Aprilila Mana auto motorcycle v military jet

17 July 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Many people have wondered if Aprilia’s new Mana 850cc automatic motorcycle will be able to give the same acceleration as a normal motorcycle, so to put minds at ease the company put it up against a...

Diesel motorcycle to go into production shortly

16 July 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Neander’s diesel-powered motorcycle is to go into production later this summer. The final tweaks to the motorcycle are being made now before pre-production models are built for the launch in August.

BMW HP2 megamoto supermoto goes on sale

13 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

BMW’S HP2 Megamoto is on the verge of hitting motorcycle dealerships – with BMW promising the motorcycle will be available before the end of the month. With 113bhp, the second bike in the HP2 range is...

Video: Britain's leaning monkey trike

11 July 2007

A few people have had a go at leaning trike prototypes but few make it past the drawing design stage. But here we have video of a completely working and road registered prototype that has been...

The electric Daytona

10 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Alongside the Enertia purpose-made electric motorcycle, Nevada firm evDaytona motorcycles is another company working on electric motorcycles – but with more of a performance angle. The company has...

Electric motorcycle becomes a reality

10 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

From early next year a practical, useable electric motorcycle – with decent performance and range – is set to go into production in America. The Enertia is a purpose-made electric bike, officially...

World Exclusive: Harley-Davidson XR1200 gets go ahead for production

10 July 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Harley-Davidson has just announced that the XR1200 sports bike is to be made a full production bike. The XR1200 is based loosely around the XR750 race bike that dominates US flat track racing, but set...

The Buell 1125R, 2008 Buells, 2008 Harley-Davidson, and the Triumph Street Triple first test

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis / MCN Road Test Desk

Today has seen the launch of the 2008 Buell range, including Americas new superbike, the Buell 1125R. It’s also seen the launch fo the 2008 Harley-Davidson range. And we’ve also got the first report...

Anniversary-edition Harley-Davidsons

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

To celebrate its 105th anniversary in 2008 Harley-Davidson has created a range of eight Anniversary bikes across its new range. All the Anniversary bikes get a copper and black two-tone paint scheme,...

Fly-by-wire for 2008 Harley-Davidson tourers

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Harley-Davidson’s touring range – the Road King, Street Glide and Electra Glide models – have also been given the once-over for 2008. As well as gaining optional ABS the bikes have been give a raft of...

Harley-Davidson Nightster coming to the UK

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Harley-Davidson’s Sportster-based Nightster is set to go on sale in the UK later this year thanks to modifications to let it pass European homologation. Launched in America last year, the Nightster...

Harley-Davidson Rocker revealed

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Taking inspiration from the custom chopper scene, Harley-Davidson has created a whole new line of bikes in its Softail range – the Rockers. Two Rockers will be offered in the 2008 range, the standard...

Harley launches new Fat Bob

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Harley-Davidson has launched its new Dyna Fat Bob with the intention of boost sales in Europe and the UK. The bike is designed to reflect European custom trends, with a wide 130-section front tyre and...

Video: The official video of the new Buell 1125R for 2008

09 July 2007 by MCN News Desk

This is the official factory video to accompany the launch of the 2008 Buell 1125R. To read more about the first water-cooled bike from Buell in 14 years, click here, including why the it’s a serious...

2008 Buells updated

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

While the New Buell 1125R is guaranteed to be the talking point of the 2008 Buell range, the firm’s other bikes haven’t gone unchanged. While the Buell Firebolt has been dropped in favour of the new...

New Buell 1125R revealed

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Finally America’s only sportsbike maker has become America’s only superbike maker with the launch of the new 1125R. Marking the first water-cooled Buell motorcycle since the first, two-stroke 750RW of...

New V-twin sports motorcycle launches exclusively on our website

06 July 2007 by Marc Potter

At 9am Monday morning we’ll bring you the world’s first video and pictures of the most exciting sports bike we’ve seen since the Ducati 1098. Sadly we can’t say what it is yet as we’re under a strict...

Triumph Street Triple: First test

06 July 2007 by MCN Road Test Desk

Our tester is currently riding Triumph’s brand new Street Triple at its world unveiling near Lake Garda, Italy. Here’s what we’ve found out so far: “As expected it’s small, light, and a doddle to...

Suzuki's 2008 Hayabusa shows its aerodynamic skills

05 July 2007 by Tony Parter

THIS is how the all-new 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX-R1300R motorcycle will cut through the air. The image, directly from the Suzuki motorcycle R&D Department, has been made to show just how effective the...

Video: See the 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa in detail

04 July 2007 by Chris Newbigging

With our man now back from the 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa launch in Rome we can bring you the first full resolution video of the new bike. Check out the video below to see the 2008 Hayabusa in all its glory...

Take a look at the new KTM 2008 range

04 July 2007 by Nicola Fox

There’s something for everyone in KTM’s 12-bike off-road line-up for 2008. KTM has well and truly set the benchmark for off-road bikes, somehow managing to improve their models year on year. ...

New Suzuki prices and availability announced

03 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Suzuki has confirmed that the new 2008 Hayabusa, which was officially unveiled on Monday night. The new motorcycle is set to cost between £8,900 and £9,100 when it goes on sale later this...

Video: First look as Suzuki launches 2008 Hayabusa

02 July 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Suzuki launched it’s new 2008 Hayabusa in Rome at 5:30pm on Monday night and we’ve got the first video of the new bike. Check out the player below to see the bike in the flesh and in action on the...

Hayabusa history lesson

02 July 2007 by Frank Green

Original 1960s Adam West Hayabusa Prototype. Just to prove nothing is completely original, except maybe the shift in fashion towards the Power Rangers.