2012
Video: 2012 Cologne Show highlights
08 October 2012 by
Cologne 2012 saw a raft of new bikes unveiled such as the all-new and eagerly-awaited BMW R1200GS, an updated Triumph Street Triple, Suzuki V-Strom 1000 concept and retro Honda CB1100. Also revealed...
Rate the new bikes from the Cologne Show
03 October 2012 by
The major new bike announcements from the 2012 Cologne Show have all been made, with the all-new BMW R1200GS topping the bill. As well as the new GS, there was a new Street Triple and Street Triple R,...
Ducati Launch 1199 Panigale RS13 at Cologne
03 October 2012 by
This is the stunning new 1199 Panigale RS13, a race-ready customer version of the 1199 Panigale, which is eligible for most domestic and world superbike series. The Ducati Corse prepared machine is...
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 concept revealed
02 October 2012 by
Suzuki has unveiled the V-Strom 1000 concept today, the near production ready bike is still being called a concept but looks like it could go into production within a year. Suzuki has officially...
Aprilia RSV4 gets ABS for 2013
02 October 2012 by
The Aprilia RSV4 APRC will get ABS for 2013 as well as a power and torque boost, as was revealed today at the Cologne Show. The 2013 RSV4 will be the most powerful to date, with a claimed power output...
Honda Dakar contender revealed
02 October 2012 by
This is Honda’s all-new CRF450 Rally Paris-Dakar desert racer as officially unveiled at the Cologne Show. Based on Honda’s current CRF450X enduro and developed in conjunction with HRC, the Honda...
New colours for 2013 Ducatis revealed at Cologne
02 October 2012 by
Ducati has announced colour and details changes at the Cologne show, ahead of anticipated new model launches at Milan next month. Twentieth anniversary edition Monsters and a new, larger capacity,...
Honda CB1100 finally comes to UK
02 October 2012 by
The air-cooled retro CB1100 will finally be reaching UK shores. The fuel-injected 1140cc DOHC inline four boasts 87bhp, tips the scales at 247kg, and the vertically challenged will appreciate the...
New FJR1300 heads 2013 Yamahas
02 October 2012 by
The biggest updates yet to the long-in-the-tooth FJR1300 tourer, including high tech electronic suspension, traction control, riding modes and more, is the highlight of Yamaha’s new range for...
New BMW R1200GS revealed
02 October 2012 by
The new BMW R1200GS will use a 125bhp water/air cooled motor and feature semi-active suspension. The biggest change comes in the engine, with the introduction for the first time of water-cooling.
Peugeot Metropolis 400 Three Wheeler Unveiled.
02 October 2012 by
Peugeot have just taken the wraps off a brand new 400 cc three wheeler scooter to rival the Piaggio MP3. This is the first new scooter from Peugeot following a promise made in 2010 to overhaul its...
New Metal at Cologne Show
02 October 2012 by
Our MCN news team are in Cologne for the 2013 Intermot Cologne Bike Show, where 100s of members of the press are about to see new bikes being unveiled including the new BMW R1200GS, Triumph Street...
Warlord
28 September 2012 by
I’ve just bought a Honda VFR1200 in Black 2012 model. Its got all the updated features and a full Luggage kit for £10,999 brand new on the road. I’ve been delighted with the bike it looks great,...
Peugeot Onyx concept unveiled
27 September 2012 by
This is French car/scooter/cycle firm Peugeot’s latest concept vehicle, the Onyx Supertrike, as unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. Although at first glance it seems to be just another MP3-alike,...
Honda tease next NC700
26 September 2012 by
Honda has revealed this outline image of a new concept bike at a presentation in Tokyo which will be shown in full at next week’s Cologne bike show, and go on sale in early 2013. Honda boss Takanobu...
Poll: Is Honda's RC213V for the road a complete waste of effort?
25 September 2012 by
Honda has officially announced it will be putting a road-going version of the RC213V into production for 2014 as it tries to give a massive boost of excitement to the Honda brand. But is there any...
2013 Yamaha FJR1300 leaked
25 September 2012 by
Yamaha’s revised FJR1300 tourer was accidentally leaked for a brief period yesterday. The bike doesn’t show any major changes but it can be seen to have new side fairings, a slightly revised subframe...
Honda will make RC213V for the road
21 September 2012 by
Honda has officially confirmed it will be putting a road-going version of the RC213V into production for 2014 as it tries to give a massive boost of excitement to the Honda brand. Honda boss Takanobu...
Honda’s 134mpg scooter
20 September 2012 by
Honda’s latest 125 scooter will do a claimed 133.9mpg – around 50% more than the most fuel efficient petrol cars. The new SH125i has 16-inch wheels and space under the seat for a full-face helmet.
2013 KTM 1190 Adventure – official pictures released
20 September 2012 by
Following yesterday’s leak of the first brochure shots of KTM’s eagerly awaited new 1190 Adventure, the Austrian factory has now decided to officially unveil the bike in advance of the forthcoming...
New KTM 1190 Adventure breaks cover
19 September 2012 by
This official brochure pic of KTM’s all-new 1190 Adventure has leaked out of the factory ahead of its scheduled unveiling at the Cologne Show on October 2. Apparently, KTM themselves mistakenly posted...
Poll: Should every motorcyclist own a Ducati at some point?
18 September 2012
Next week’s MCN (out September 26) features the world first test of Ducati’s semi-active suspension Multistrada 1200. This wildly advanced motorcycle provoked an office discussion about Ducatis in...
2013 ‘Skyhook’ Ducati Multistradas unveiled
18 September 2012 by
Ducati’s updated 2013 Multistrada line-up has just broken cover – with the top-of-the-range models now featuring the firm’s innovative new semi-active suspension system, ‘Skyhook’, as predicted by MCN...
New sporty 125 for £2399
14 September 2012 by
Learners looking for sports bike styling on a budget can now get the 125RR from WK Bikes for £2399. Chinese-made it has adjustable shocks and USD forks with twin front discs. It’s available in red or...
Husqvarna Strada and Terra on sale next month
14 September 2012 by
Husqvarna’s latest road bike is due to arrive in UK dealers early in October. The supermoto-style TR650 Strada uses the single-cylinder engine from BMW’s G650GS but tuned for 57bhp, up from 47. It...
New Yamaha Race Blu paintjob
14 September 2012 by
This new Race Blu paintjob seen here on the Yamaha YZF-R1 is the highlight of a series of colour changes for many of the 2013 Yamahas with no mechanical changes at all. Race Blu, which comprises blue...
New Kawasaki ZX-6R officially unveiled
13 September 2012 by
As revealed by MCN last month, the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R will return to a displacement of 636cc, with strong low to mid range power for a more tractable engine. Kawasaki has officially unveiled the...
Optional extras
07 September 2012 by
Perusing the pages of one of Britain’s more respectable newspapers (if there is such a thing nowadays), I came across an interesting article on the subject of added extras on modern cars. Apparently the average car driver is fed up with the countless and often useless options available on their car, with nearly 90% saying they wished manufacturers would just go back to basics. Drivers’ biggest...
Triumph unveil new Explorer XC
03 September 2012 by
This is Triumph’s new XC version of its Explorer 1200 – the surprise unveiling and one of the highlights of the weekend’s Triumph Live at Mallory Park. Built as a more, rugged, off-road orientated...
Ducati 1199 Panigale recall
03 September 2012 by
Ducati UK has issued a recall for its 2012 1199 Panigale. The notice, which will affect 618 units, states three different problems with the machine. Ducati will be contacting the owners affected by...
Bentley V6 Roadster concept
22 August 2012 by
Could Bentley be the other motorcycle brand of the Volkswagen Group? Here’s my concept for the Bentley V6 Roadster.
New Ossa Trialster for 2013
17 August 2012 by
This is Ossa’s brand new, 2013 flagship trials machine, the TR280i. The new bike gets front suspension from Marzocchi and rear suspension from Ohlins as well as an improved clutch and improved...
0% finance on new MV Agustas
17 August 2012 by
MV Agusta is offering 0% finance over a period of up to four years on the F4 1000 and Brutale ranges. The offer means the MV Agusta Brutale 920 – introduced last year – can be had for £109 a month...
£1000 worth of free extras with Ducati Multistrada
16 August 2012 by
If you buy a new Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport or Touring before October 31 you’ll receive £1000 of free accessories to add to your new bike. Customers will be able to choose from a sport or touring...
2013 Husaberg enduro range revealed
15 August 2012 by
Husaberg has announced the changes to their enduro range for 2013, which includes an entirely new model. The new model, which will be available from September, is the Husaberg FE 250 – the first 250cc...