July

Video: Buell hints at 1190RR road bike return

30 July 2010 by Guy Procter

Lamentably axed last year, Buell might soon be back in the roadbike business if a new picture and video showing a semi-road-legal 1190RR are to be believed. Watch the video They show a bona fide...

0% finance on all MV Agustas

30 July 2010 by Andy Downes

All of the 2009 and 2010 MV Agusta range is now available with 0% finance and a 25% deposit. MV is also offering an alternative 50/50 finance offer where customers can ride away for a 50% down payment...

2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200R now in white

30 July 2010 by MCN

Harley Davidson has introduced a new white paint scheme for the XR1200R. The bike based on the iconic XR750 flat tracker, was previously only available in orange or a matt black for the higher...

Video: 2011 Husqvarna 449TC and 449TE in action

30 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

Husqvarna has released an official video of the 2011 449 TC and 449 TE models. The 2011 449s receive Kayaba suspension, new handlebars with handguards, both engine and chassis shockproof plastic...

2010 New Harley-Davidsons: CVO Electra Glide Classic

30 July 2010 by Andy Downes

New Harleys for 2011 include four new CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) bikes including a Road Glide Ultra, Street Glide, Ultra Classic Electra Glide and Softail Convertible. All Softail models except...

New SuperLow heads 2011 Harley updates

29 July 2010 by Andy Downes

Harley-Davidson has introduced the new Sportster SuperLow along with four new CVO models, its bigger V-twin motor for the Touring models and ABS for the Softail. The SuperLow XL883L has a seat height...

Video: Ducati 848 Evo

22 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

Ducati has released this brief promo video of their new 848 Evo, expected to receive its official in-the-metal launch at Laguna Seca this weekend. The question you’ll find yourself asking is does...

New Husqvarna TE250, TC250 and TE310 for 2011

22 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

Swedish firm Husqvarna has launched new versions of its TE250, TE310 and TC250 models. The three bikes receive new reinforced frames, new hubs, new exhaust pipes with heat protectors, waterproof spark...

64.5kg Ossa TR280i is world's lightest trial bike

22 July 2010 by Guy Procter

Reborn Spanish brand Ossa has come back with a bang – a sleek-looking new trials machine it says is the lightest in the world. The 64.5kg bike is the first new Ossa in 25 years and features a 272cc...

Kawasaki announce ER-6f foot guard and cowling bracket recall

22 July 2010 by Andy Downes

Kawasaki is recalling around 1000 ER6-f models to replace the footguard and mounting bracket after it found in certain conditions that fouling can stop the rear brake being used effectively. A...

MCN's history of Ducati spy shots

20 July 2010 by Andy Downes

The Project 0803 spy shots are far from the first new Ducatis we have been successful in capturing before they are finished and ready for sale. MCN prides itself on getting spy shots of new bikes...

Yamaha FZX1000 mock-up

20 July 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my idea for a new 1000cc naked from Yamaha, which would sit between the muscular V-Max and the sportier FZ1.

Video: longer teaser for the 2011 Triumph Adventure

19 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

Triumph has extended the teaser of its next Adventure model. Used Triumph motorcycles for sale

Ducati dealer leaks Project 0803 muscle bike sketch to customer

16 July 2010 by Guy Procter

A Ducati dealer in the US has leaked a sketch of the firm’s forthcoming muscle bike, the details and working title of which were revealed in this Wednesday’s MCN. The sketch appears to confirm the...

Video: Brammo Empulse - 100mph electric bike

15 July 2010 by James Keen

Brammo have revealed their new Empulse electric motorcycle, which they claim is capable of 100mph and can go over 100 miles on a single charge. Video: Mavizen electric sportsbike first ride Three...

Ducati Diavel bike up close - new spy shots!

15 July 2010 by Andy Downes

Ducati’s new 1200cc V-twin muscle bike has been staked out by MCN just a week after amateur spy shots captured the bike testing on the road. New Ducati Mega-Monster spotted testing on the...

New Kawasaki ZX-10R to land in Europe late August

14 July 2010 by Guy Procter

Kawasaki’s sharper new ZX-10R will touch down in Europe for the first time in late August, with your first chance to see it being at the Nurburgring WSB round on 5 September, MCN believes. The...

Ossa ready to roll

14 July 2010 by Phil West

Relaunched Spanish trials manufacturer Ossa, is on the verge of giving demonstrations of its first new machine for 30 years. The historic marque, which sprang to fame mostly for its range of meaty and...

Honda unveils two official TT tribute Fireblades

13 July 2010 by Andy Downes

Honda used the opening of a new dealer in Farnham to pull the wraps off two new Isle of Man TT tribute bikes that are now officially available to buy. Find a used Honda Fireblade The two bikes have...

Roehr electric model range takes shape

13 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

American manufacturer Roehr, well-known for its 1250cc model (the most powerful American production sport bike with 180bhp), should unveil its new electric model range before the end of the...

Video: Kawasaki Ninja 400R in action

13 July 2010 by James Sharpe

This video has surfaced of the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 400R on Italian website Motoblog.it. Buy a used Kawasaki The bike, which features a 399cc DOHC parallel twin capable of delivering 44bhp, is set to...

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R warming up

13 July 2010 by Tom

I just came across this video of the new 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R warming up at Suzuka and thought I’d share it!

Vote for the name of the new KTM 125

12 July 2010 by Dan Aspel

Would you brag about riding a bike called Earl? Would every day be a joy if you leapt aboard a GO!!!!? How about an XFire? Or a Speed Bug? Your help is needed if a generation of new riders aren’t to...

New Suzuki Promotion

09 July 2010 by Dan Aspel

Suzuki is offering time-limited discounts of between 50% and 60% on official parts for a selection of their bikes. The “Bike of the Month” promotion began on 29 June and will run throughout the year.

MV’s 3D configuration program is online

08 July 2010 by James Sharpe

The new MV’s online configurator developed for the Brutale 1090RR and 990R is now living on www.mvagusta.it. You are now able to spec the Brutale to your requirements by using the range of MV’s parts...

(Yet) more 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R racer images

08 July 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Not quite understanding the idea of a teaser marketing campaign. Kawasaki has released more pictures of the same prototype 2010 ZX-10R racer lapping Suzuka – the third batch of pictures in as many...

Video: 2011 Husaberg model range teaser

08 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

The Austrian-Swedish firm has refined its current model range by using new components, launching two 2-strokes bikes and revamping the appearance of their bikes. Regarding the FE models, the main...

New Kawasaki ZX-10R in shakedown test

07 July 2010 by Trevor Franklin

First official tests of Kawasaki’s all-new ZX-10R race machine are underway at Sugo circuit, Japan. Kawasaki officially release 2011 ZX-10R racer pictures Despite difficult conditions of wind and...

Video: New Triumph adventure bike teaser

07 July 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Following MCN’s exclusive pictures of Triumph’s new middleweight adventure bike in today’s MCN (July 7 2010), Triumph has activated a new teaser website with the first of four...

Kawasaki officially release 2011 ZX-10R racer pictures

06 July 2010 by James Keen

These first official pictures of the new ZX-10R race bike have just been released by Kawasaki. The pictures come just as Kawasaki R&D department prepares itself for a 2-day test at the Suzuka race...

Honda to cut prices

06 July 2010 by James Sharpe

Honda is planning to cut the prices of its motorcycles, according to Japanese Newspaper The Daily Yomiuri. Find a Honda for sale They are reporting that the Honda plan to reduce the prices in Japan...

2010 Kawasaki Z1000 recall issued

06 July 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Kawasaki has instigated a recall on its 2010 super-naked Z1000 and Z1000 ABS models. Read the Kawasaki Z1000 review The recall has been issued because the left front brake hose can make contact...

Video: New 140bhp KMV4 engine

05 July 2010 by James Sharpe

Motus have released the first video in a series about the development of the KMV4, the world’s first direct-injected, liquid-cooled V-4 motorcycle engine. Motus are set to enter the market next year...

Meeting Foggy at Trentham Gardens

04 July 2010 by billstar96

Me and my Brothers Alfie and Fred with “foggy” at Trentham Gardens – Billy Furness

MV offers 165bhp/£4,745 'Cannonball' upgrade to 2010 Brutale 1090R

02 July 2010 by Guy Procter

MV Agusta has launched a £4,745 power-up kit for the 2010 Brutale 1090R which takes the power to a class-leading 165bhp. Accompanying cosmetics to complete the Cannonball look stretch to £3,917. Each...

Video: BMW K1600GT adaptive headlight explained

02 July 2010 by MCN

The new BMW K1600GT will feature an optional Adaptive Headlight – an electronic system will adjust the headlight’s beam to compensate for front and rear pitch as well as lean angle, keeping the beam...