2010
Greeves rides again after 40 years
17 September 2010 by
Triumph, Norton, CCM – and now Greeves is the latest British bike to be reborn. Richard Deal, who already makes old-style Greeves replicas, has launched an all-new trials bike –the first new Greeves...
BMW S1000RR’s dream year continues
17 September 2010 by
After the first test of the new BMW S1000RR, MCN chief road tester Trevor Franklin predicted it would be the weapon of choice for Superstock racers. Ten months later he’s been proved 100% right. ...
BMW K1600 GT promos missing one thing… bikes
16 September 2010 by
High Def. camera – check Awesome landscapes – check Inspired new-age soundtrack – check Motorbikes – errr… Learn nothing (or everything…?) about the K1600GT and the K1600GTL here.
New Kawasaki Z750R video
16 September 2010 by
Kawasaki have released a new video for the upcoming Z750R. The bike will be unveiled at the NEC Motorcycle Show later this year, and is expected to hit dealerships in January 2011.
Moto Guzzi V7 Racer unveiled
15 September 2010 by
This is Moto Guzzi’s luxurious new café racer: designed for a “gentleman in the mood for a track day”. Video: Moto Guzzi V7 Racer in action It’s called the V7 Racer and it stakes its claim as an...
New Kawasaki Z750R revealed
15 September 2010 by
Kawasaki could finally have turned the Z750 in to the brilliant budget supernaked it should have been with new styling and an improved chassis. The current Z750 has been a resounding success in Europe...
Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 official image
14 September 2010 by
Aprilia has released a single image of the new Dorsoduro 1200 – a big supermoto-style bike it will show in finished form at the Cologne show in October. MCN revealed the bike after an owners manual...
Triumph Adventure 1200: Triumph's big adventure
10 September 2010 by
With the new Triumph Tiger 800 and Triumph Adventure 1200 set to be released soon, we thought we’d take a look at how Triumph got serious about the dual sports sector. Triumph Tiger 900...
Gallery: 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R
10 September 2010 by
Last week Kawasaki unveiled the 2011 ZX-10R in World superbike trim with claims that it would out-grunt the BMW S1000RR and that the road bike will feature MotoGP-derived electronics. Putting aside...
Bottpower aim for Moto2 glory with Bott M210
10 September 2010 by
Despite the orange frame and funky styling, this is not the latest offering from Austrian firm KTM. This is the Bott M210, which has been designed by Spanish firm Bottpower to compete in Moto2 next...
KTM slashes prices by up to £2000 in new offer
09 September 2010 by
KTM is chopping up to £2000 off the list price of selected 2010 models for a limited time as it takes off the VAT. KTM says: “KTM UK would like to announce a fantastic promotion on selected models...
Triumph Tiger 800 spotted in high-speed track tests
08 September 2010 by
These new pictures show Triumph’s new Tiger 800 taking part in final high-speed track tests weeks before the bike is officially launched. The bike was circulating the Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground in...
Buell 1190RS will be seen on September 14
08 September 2010 by
Innovator Erik Buell will show off his new road-specification 1190RS superbike in some kind of teaser music video on September 14 as part of a video by ex-Queensryche band member Michael Wilton. We’re...
World exclusive: Triumph's new 1200
08 September 2010 by
Hot on the heels of its soon-to-be revealed Tiger 800 and 800XC models, Triumph is launching an all-new adventure bike targeted head-on at the best-selling motorcycle in Britain – BMW‘s R1200GS – as...
BMW GS 1200 Off-Ride
07 September 2010 by
BMW GS 1200 Off-Ride Prototype Developed and manufactured by Fabio Marcaccini Styled by Oberdan Bezzi True TOTAL SPORTS bike
Honda VFR1200F owner reviews
03 September 2010 by
Though plagued by nothing more than moderate praise in road tests, the Honda VFR1200F has gone on to sell well to riders looking for a high quality, long-lasting bike. So are they still in love with...
2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R race bike unveiled
03 September 2010 by
Kawasaki have given the World superbike paddock a sneak preview of the all new ZX-10R race bike that they will campaign in the series in 2011. Having been a backmarker in the class in recent years,...
BMW S1000RR owner reviews
03 September 2010 by
The BMW S1000RR has taken road test and sales charts by storm. But do owners actually like it? Read their full reports in this week’s MCN, out now. What’s good? – Capable of extreme performance...
2011 Yamaha Stryker unveiled
02 September 2010 by
This is the new-for-2011 Yamaha Stryker – the firm’s most extreme custom yet, aimed squarely at the Honda Fury. The 1300cc V-twin Stryker is based on the XVS1300 Midnight star, sharing its 1304cc;...
Ducati Multistrada 1200 owner reviews
02 September 2010 by
With sales of the new Ducati Multistrada outstripping all expectations, MCN thought it was time owners had their say. Is the bike worthy of all the praise? Read this week’s MCN (out now) for the full...
New Yamaha colours
01 September 2010 by
Yamaha has released new colours across the range and made minor tweaks to some models. The ‘highlights’, according to Yamaha are a new linked-brake system on the XVS1300A Midnight Star and XV1900A...
Best look yet at Triumph Tiger 800
01 September 2010 by
It’s the biggest week yet for Triumph fans eagerly anticipating the launch of the firm’s new 800cc adventure bike. Find a used Triumph motorcycle for sale MCN has secured not one, but three crucial insights into the new machine, which will be available in road – and adventure-biased versions and which MCN understands will take the name of its 1050 bigger brother, to become the Triumph Tiger...
Triumph releases third Adventure bike teaser video
01 September 2010 by
Triumph has released a third online video teaser showing more detail than ever of the new 800cc Adventure bike due for unveiling in just a few weeks. The bike will come in two variants – one with knobbly tyres and more protection for more hardcore off road duties, the other focussed on road use. Triumph is promising good fuel tank range and true off road ability from the inline three-cylinder...
KTM 125 to be called KTM 125 DUKE
31 August 2010 by
After months of speculation, an online facebook competition, and thousands of user-generated suggestions KTM have found the perfect name for their 125cc street bike. The KTM 125 DUKE. So, exactly the...
Honda VFR1200F Touring Package give away
27 August 2010 by
Panniers, top box, heated grips and mainstand make up a Touring Package to be included in the £12,075 OTR price of Honda’s VFR1200F between 1 September and 31 October 2010. Bought separately the...
2011 Yamaha R6 delayed
27 August 2010 by
Supersport fanatics eagerly awaiting an all-new Yamaha R6 for 2011 are being told they’ll have to wait another year. Yamaha is known to be working on a replacement for the current machine, which has...
Track day Bimota HB4 nearly ready
27 August 2010 by
Bimota’s HB4 Moto2 contender will soon be available as an ultra-exclusive track-day bike, and here it is in preparation. The bikes are powered by 140bhp World Supersport-spec engines so are more...
Kawasaki W800 Bonneville-rival is real
27 August 2010 by
Kawasaki is about to reveal a bigger replacement for the defunct W650 Triumph Bonneville replica, confirming internet speculation. The bike will be called the W800 and feature a largely similar...
KTM fights back against financial woe
26 August 2010 by
Off-road specialist KTM Power Sports AG has reported healthy financial figures for the third quarter operating results 2009/10. It’s EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Tax) figure was given as 12.4m...
New 2010 BMW motorcycles: K1300R Dynamic and F800ST Touring
25 August 2010 by
BMW has introduced two special edition models to its range. The K1300R Dynamic and F800ST Touring are equipped with over £1600 worth of official BMW accessories, but at a reduced overall OTR...
Norton GP bike
25 August 2010 by
With Norton announcing plans to join MotoGP, I thought I would do a design of what the MotoGP bike could look like.
BMW HP2 Evo Fighter
20 August 2010 by
Here’s my idea for a BMW that would compete with the likes of the Ducati Streetfighter.
New KTM 125 Video
19 August 2010 by
KTM have released a new teaser video for their upcoming 125cc naked street bike. The Austrian firm have yet to name the new model, despite inviting fans to suggest a suitable tag via their Facebook page.
BMW HP2 EVO Sport
19 August 2010 by
Here’s what I think could be the ultimate evolution of the air-cooled Boxer engine.
First impressions: Suzuki V-Strom 650 Xpedition
18 August 2010 by
The new Suzuki V-Strom 650 Xpedition adds impetus to the increasing adventure bike market. The £7300 Expedition falls neatly into the middleweight adventure machine section currently populated by the...
The world's lightest Hypermotard
18 August 2010 by
NCR’s new Leggera 1200 Special is the lightest Hypermotard ever – shedding an astonishing 57kg from the already minimal Ducati thanks to a strict titanium-only diet, while gaining 20bhp. Based on the...