October

Ducati Streetfighter 1098: Official pictures

03 November 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Read the world first ride of the Ducati Streetfighter! Ducati has revealed the Ducati Streetfighter at the Milan show today, a new super naked bike based on the 1098. The engine and chassis of the...

Video: 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R onboard lap

29 October 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Liam Marsden

MCN’s Adam Child is currently in Japan testing the 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R but until he gets back check out these two videos of the motorcycle in action around the Autopolis track in Japan. Check out the video of the new ZX-6R getting a good thrashing around Kawasaki’s test track – Autopolis – in Japan with inpressive graphics showing the elevations of the track. Also check out the second video for...

Teaser video confirms naked Ducati 1098

28 October 2008 by Liam Marsden

As revealed by MCN back in August, Ducati has confirmed it will be producing a naked version of it’s World Superbike championship-winning 1098 superbike. Back in August, Ducati boss Gabriele Del...

BMW S1000RR revealed in road-trim

28 October 2008 by Chris Newbigging

BMW’s S1000RR superbike has broken cover in finished form testing at Albacete. The pictures show a near production ready machine complete with final trim details and parts like indicators, number...

Ridley for Europe?

28 October 2008 by Oberdan Bezzi

American factory Ridley, manufactured of cruiser motorcycle with automatic trasmission, could arrive in Europe with a new models range. The new range called ‘Sport’ will be equipped by a new chassis...

Yamaha dual fuel motorcycle revealed

28 October 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Yamaha is developing the world’s first dual-fuel motorcycle able to switch between petrol and cheaper, more environmentally friendly ethanol fuels, MCN can exclusively reveal. The upcoming technology...

MV Agusta Bestiale on sale now

23 October 2008 by Chris Newbigging

French designer Yacouba Galle’s Bestiale body kit to transform any MV Agusta Brutale is now on sale for £5000. The bike was revealed as a concept at the 2007 Paris show, and Galle has since refined...

First Buell 1125CRs shipping to UK

22 October 2008 by Michael Carroll

Buell has confirmed the first 1125CRs are filtering their way through to UK dealers for test rides and that all dealers will have a demonstrator by the end of November. Buell 1125CR first ride The...

KTM unveil electric bike

21 October 2008 by Chris Newbigging

KTM has announced that it plans to have this electric enduro motorcycle in production within two years. KTM motorcycles for sale The Zero Emissions Motorcycle is the answer to the increasing...

Video: See Triumph's 2009 range of motorcycles in action

17 October 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Triumph released a few videos on it’s press diesk at the launch of it’s 2009 range so you can see the new bikes in action. Check out the video player below to see the ‘Urban Sports’ range, the ‘Cruisers’ and the ‘Modern Classics’ all take to the road in their individual shoots. Click on the playlist button to choose which video you want or just watch them all.

New Norton boss speaks exclusively to MCN

16 October 2008 by Andy Downes

New Norton owner Stuart Garner has spoken for the first time about his ambitious plans for the historic name that is now back in British hands for the first time in many years. Garner, 39, has spent...

Video: What do Suzuki SV650 owners think of the new Suzuki Gladius?

15 October 2008 by Liam Marsden

Suzuki recently unveiled the replacement for the current SV650, the Suzuki SVF650 Gladius. The Gladius is based on the same v-twin engine as the SV650, but is aimed at a more novice audience. The major change is the styling, which is a lot funkier, bringing the bike in to line with competitors like the Kawasaki ER-6n and Ducati Monster 696. Suzuki SV650 review MCN joined SV650 owners from...

Moto Morini Superbike

14 October 2008 by Oberdan Bezzi

Based on the upgrated V2 “corsacorta” that equips a Corsaro 1200, is tuly powerful and very very light. The chosen name for this new bike is ” TARQUINIO” in honor of Tarquinio Provini, great champion...

First ride - Kawasaki ER-6n

14 October 2008 by Phil West

MCN Reporter Chris Newbigging has been in Majorca to try out the new Kawasaki ER-6n – this is what he’s made of it so far. “The new ER-6n is an evolution of the existing model featuring changes...

Video: Ducati Monster 1100 promo video

13 October 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Ducati has released the first footage of the new Monster 1100 in action and you can see it here. Check out the video player below to see the promotional video produced by Ducati for the new Monster 1100.

Noriyuki Haga paintjob revived

10 October 2008 by Michael Carroll

Noriyuki Haga fans can bag this Aprilia RSV1000 with a replica of his 2002 World Superbike paintjob for just £700 more than a standard RSV. Aprilia RSV1000s for sale Peterborough dealer Taz...

Bimota’s 1098-powered DB8 Delirio spied

10 October 2008 by Chris Newbigging

This first picture has emerged of Bimota’s new DB8 naked motorcycle based on the DB7 superbike. The bike appears to follow the same principle as the Aprilia Tuono, with just streetfighter handlebars...

Cologne Motorcycle Show: Aprilia unveils Mana GT

09 October 2008 by Liam Marsden

To add to Aprilia’s list of changes for 2009, the Italian frim has launched the Aprilia Mana GT at the Cologne Motorcycle Show. Video: Aprilia Mana first ride The standard Aprilia Mana 850 uses an...

Video: Cologne Motorcycle Show highlights

08 October 2008 by Ian Jubb, Sarah Carnell

MCN are currently at the Cologne Motorcycle Show bringing you all the latest news from the manufacturers as it happens. A range of manufacturers are showcasing their 2009 motorcycles at the Intermot Cologne Motorcycle Show in Germany, including Ducati, Suzuki, Yamaha, Harley-Davidson and KTM. Also see Honda‘s concept bike on their stand in this video from Cologne. See the new Honda CBR125R...