2010

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R problem diagnosed - valve springs

31 December 2010 by James Keen

Having suspended the public launch of the 2011 Ninja ZX-10R to investigate a technical issue, Kawasaki have now revealed the cause of concern – the valve springs. 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R...

Kawasaki W800 Specials

30 December 2010 by Anonymous

Here’s the Kawasaki W800 Special Edition and Cafe Style – only available in Japan.

Honda's end of year new bike offers

30 December 2010 by MCN

Honda have some great new bike offers that come to an end on 31 December 2010, so if you want to take advantage, act now. Find a Honda for sale For those seeking ultra performance, Honda’s CBR1000RR...

Ossa TR280i begins production

25 December 2010 by MCN

The first units of OSSA’s trial bike – the TR280i – are already rolling off the production line. 64.5kg Ossa TR280i is world’s lightest trial bike Ossa are churning them out at a rate of about 20...

The world's sexiest electric bike?

24 December 2010 by Dan Aspel

This is the Mission R electric race bike from US-based Mission Motors. They describe it as: “powerful, intelligent and downright fierce”. The top speed of 160mph is achieved via a 141bhp...

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 gallery

21 December 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Following the earlier release of the new-for-2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920, here’s the full gallery of pictures for the new bike. New ‘cheaper’ 2011 MV Agusta 920 The matte-black finish is unique to...

US tuner creates naked BMW S1000RR

21 December 2010 by Tim Carrithers/Motorcyclist

BMW has already officially dismissed rumours of a naked version of the class-leading S1000RR superbike, but that wasn’t what top US tuner Ken Zeller wanted to hear. Find a BMW S1000RR for...

Norton ‘Chris Walker Special’ set for 2011 Thundersprint

21 December 2010 by Andy Downes

This new, special version of the Norton Commando Café Racer is set to be one of the stars of next year’s Thundersprint. The special edition, features black engine cases and exhausts and BST carbon...

New 'cheaper' 2011 MV Agusta 920

21 December 2010 by Chris Newbigging

This is MV Agusta’s new base-model Brutale – a 921cc version that will become the least expensive way to own a new MV Agusta. Find a used MV Agusta for sale The Brutale will cost 11,999 Euros in...

Video: 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R top speed run on the road

17 December 2010 by Andy Downes

European customers are still waiting for delivery of their Kawasaki ZX-10Rs but in America one new owner has already got his and managed a top speed run…on a public road. Read the Kawasaki ZX-10R...

Harley “Fit Shop” coming to UK in 2011

16 December 2010 by Dan Aspel

Harley-Davidson will begin rolling out their “Fit Shop” scheme to all UK dealerships in the New Year. Find a used Harley-davidson for sale Under the scheme: “customers choose from seven different...

Great deals on new bikes as sales freeze

16 December 2010 by Alannah Fellows

Snow has been denting business for UK dealers during the current cold snap, with many struggling to bring customers through their doors. All of which means prospective buyers will be more welcome than...

Jawa’s free winter special

16 December 2010 by Phil West

Jawa UK has just come up with this new, ‘winterised’ version of its 350 Classic – at no extra cost. The ‘Jawa Winter’ adds a screen, hand shields, engine protection bars, rack and top box to the...

Ducati Diavel in Diamond Black unveiled

14 December 2010 by Andy Downes

Ducati has announced a new Diamond Black colourscheme replaces the white design on the new Ducati Diavel sports cruiser after overwhelming public response. New MCN December 15: Ducati Diavel...

2011 Kawasaki Z750R gallery

14 December 2010 by James Keen

You can read the full first ride report on the 2011 Kawasaki Z750R in this week’s MCN, on sale Wednesday 15 December 2010… Find a Kawasaki Z750 for sale But for now, here’s a full gallery of...

Norton enters Italy

13 December 2010 by Phil West

Norton has entered another significant phase of its expansion with an official unveiling and launch party at its Italian distributor. Read the Norton Commando 961 review The move signifies the...

Kawasaki recalls new ZX-10R - Update from Kawasaki UK

13 December 2010 by Andy Downes

Kawasaki has issued what it is calling a ‘technical hold’ on ALL new ZX-10Rs in America but hasn’t revealed why. Kawasaki America has ordered all bikes sold and delivered to be sent back. UPDATE 14...

Aprilia RSV4 carbon kit revealed

08 December 2010 by James Keen

Aprilia have developed a complete carbon fibre body kit for the RSV4 range. Find an Aprilia RSV4 for sale After months of development on race track, public roads and test benches, Aprilia has put...

New Honda CBR250R v Kawasaki Ninja 250R: is this the best they can do?

08 December 2010 by MCN

Here we see how the new Honda CBR250R stacks up against the popular Kawasaki Ninja 250R. There’s no doubting the style of the two bikes – the Honda in particular looks superb with its VFR1200F and...

Grab a finance deal as sales plummet

08 December 2010 by Steve Farrell

Motorcycle sales have been hit hard in the recession. By July 2009, as the ‘credit crunch’ bit, new bike registrations were already 27% down year-on-year. Latest figures show they dropped a further...

New Confederate Hellcat breaks cover

07 December 2010 by Phil West

These official, computer-generated images are the first pictures of Confederate’s new third-generation Hellcat – the C3 X132. Typically futuristic, the new Hellcat is due to go into production in...

New £160k Brough Superior revealed

07 December 2010 by Gary Pinchin

The hugely-anticipated, £160,000 reproduction of Lawrence of Arabia’s 1925 Brough Superior was finally unveiled in London last week. Created from the ground-up by Brit Mark Upham and set to go into...

Video: See and hear the Horex VR6 run

03 December 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Horex has released this video of it’s innovative new VR6 motorcycle engine running on an engine dyno in Munich. This short video is the first time the prototype machine has been seen running. It’s...

Video: Kawasaki W800 - retro commuter

02 December 2010 by James Keen

Kawasaki have created this video to promote their new W800 – it seems to suggest that they’re pitching the bike at trendy London types who want a retro-cool commuter for the city. With an...

Kawasaki Z1000SX a hit with sportsbike refugees

01 December 2010 by Steve Farrell

The Kawasaki Z1000SX – a sports touring version of the Z1000 – proved very popular in our snap poll of Motorcycle Live show-goers. Read the Kawasaki Z1000SX review Les Baines, 56, Hayfield,...

Honda extends Fireblade, CB1000R & CBR600RR finance offers

01 December 2010 by MCN

Honda has extended until the end of December a series of low and 0% finance offers on a selection of bikes in the range including the CBR1000RR Fireblade, CB1000R and CBR600RR. Find a Honda for...

New Aprilia Tuono V4R reaction

30 November 2010 by Steve Farrell

Aprilia’s new Tuono V4R was eagerly anticipated by existing Tuono RSV1000 owners who have been waiting two years for the new V4 – many of them saw it for the first time at Carole Nash Motorcycle Live...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: MV Agusta F3 buyers line up with cash

30 November 2010 by Steve Farrell

MV staff at Motorcycle Live had to turn away deposits for the company’s new three-cylinder 675cc sports bike. Find an MV Agusta for sale Show rules don’t allow manufacturers to sell bikes from the...

New Honda CBR600F wins fans at Motorcycle Live

30 November 2010 by Andy Downes

The new Honda CBR600F is an almost unchanged Honda CB600 Hornet with different handlebars and a quality fairing. The result is a 100bhp 599cc machine but with more comfort than the CBR600RR. 2011...

Take advantage of used sportsbike deals

30 November 2010 by Andy Downes

A slump in new sportsbike sales along with a rush of owners trading in sportsbikes for something different means there are lots of used bargains out there. Find a used sportsbike for sale There are...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: Enfield Fury

29 November 2010 by Andy Downes

Royal Enfield showed this flat-track inspired bike called the Fury at Motorcycle Live 2010. The new bike is based on the fuel-injected Electra and features twin silencers, wide western-style...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: Norton unveils three new Commandos

27 November 2010 by Andy Downes

Norton Motorcycles has taken the wraps off three new versions of the Commando including a dual seat option along with two others. The Commando dual seat will cost £750 more than the standard Commando...

Yamaha R1 and R6 get Ohlins makeover

26 November 2010 by Steve Farrell

Special versions of the Yamaha R1 and R6 featuring new Ohlins suspension components are to be unveiled at the NEC in Birmingham tomorrow. An Ohlins TTX 336 rear shock costing £969 features on a list...

More pics of Royal Enfield Fury

24 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

Royal Enfield has just released more images and details of the upcoming Fury. Find a Royal Enfield for sale The new bike is based on the fuel-injected Electra and features twin silencers, wide...

What do you make of the Ducati Diavel?

24 November 2010 by Andy Downes

Ducati has opened an online comment forum for the new and opinion-dividing Diavel musclebike which Ducati hopes can take near superbike performance and handling to the cruiser market. The forum is...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: Kawasaki show 4 new models

24 November 2010 by MCN

Kawasaki has taken on board criticism that its range was looking tired and come up four new models for 2011 – you can see the ZX-10R and the Z1000SX, W800 and Voyager custom at the show on stand R630.