November
Honda unveil sporty new NSC50R scooter at Motorcycle Live
30 November 2012 by
Honda have publically unveiled their new NSC50R scooter at Motorcycle Live in Birmingham. The four-stroke 50cc machine is firmly aimed at new riders, and comes with an attractive launch deal and price as well as sporty colour schemes. The bike will be launched in two colour schemes in the UK, both race replicas. One will be based on the colours of the Repsol Honda Grand Prix team, while the other...
Exclusive: Three new Triumphs spied!
30 November 2012 by
These exclusive spy shots show not one, but three new Triumphs currently being developed on the road – including an all-new Bonneville-based café racer, a road-ready 2013 Tiger update – dubbed the...
Horex VR6 hits showrooms
30 November 2012 by
The first Horex VR6 roadsters have been delivered to dealers – a year later than planned. An all-new German concern reviving a historic brand, the bike features an innovative 1200cc VR6 engine...
Vespa announce 'retro-futurist' 946
23 November 2012 by
Italian scooter legends Piaggio have unveiled their latest offering from Vespa – the rather beautiful special edition 946, in both 125cc and 150cc versions The bike will use the firm’s three-valve...
BMW custom concept confirmed for 2013 launch
23 November 2012 by
BMW have confirmed at the Milan Show that their new rumoured ‘custom concept’ will be making it’s debut in 2013. The bike, based on a R1200, wasn’t on display at the show, but a statement by BMW boss...
Poll: Yellow Hayabusa, yuk or yeah?
22 November 2012 by
Suzuki have released photos of this rather bright colourscheme for the new Hayabusa out next year, which will be on display at their stand at Motorcycle Live. They’ve hinted that if they get enough...
Rieju announce learner streetfighters
20 November 2012 by
Spanish manufacturer Rieju have announced details of their new RS3 NKD, a naked version of their popular 125cc learner sports bike the RS3. The bike will share the 125cc Yamaha engine of the RS3 and...
Video: KTM 1290 Superduke at the Milan Show
15 November 2012 by
KTM has unveiled a prototype Superduke 1290 at the EICMA Show in Milan. KTM also released a video showing the new bike in action, which can be viewed at the bottom of this page. milan12
MILAN SHOW: All-new Triumph Daytona 675 released
13 November 2012 by
All-new engine More power More torque Lighter Switchable ABS Slipper clutch New chassis Don’t be fooled by the familiar lines of the 2013 Triumph Daytona 675; this is an all-new bike with a new...
Milan Show: Husqvarna Baja concept unveiled
13 November 2012 by
This is an updated version – which looks production-ready to our eyes – of Husqvarna’s Baja model. The small detailing has moved the concept on, and the Baja is clearly not far off being a completely...
Milan Show: Three new Honda 500s for 2013
12 November 2012 by
Three new Honda’s sharing much of the same basic bike have been revealed with the same 500cc parallel twin motor, chassis and running gear, and are squarely aimed at restricted licence holders hoping...
Milan Show: New Diavel Strada
12 November 2012 by
An ugly Ducati is a rare old beast these days but the new Diavel Strada could be the first since the original Multistrada 1000 turned stomachs in 2003, or the easily forgotten Indiana of 1982 slipped...
Milan Show: New Ducati 1199 Panigale R
12 November 2012 by
Right on cue, Ducati has revealed the ultimate iteration of the 1199 Panigale superbike with the ‘absolute flagship’ R version, which sits atop the range and above the existing bikes in terms of...
Milan Show: New Ducati Hypermotard & Hyperstrada
12 November 2012 by
Ducati has announced a new Hypermotard 800 and an adventure-touring spin-off called the Hyperstrada, in Milan today. Both share the same 821cc V-twin which uses the second generation Testastretta 11°...
More detail breaks about the new middle Brutale
12 November 2012 by
MCN showed you the new Brutale last week, but we now have more detail about the new middleweight model. The 800 tips the scales at an impressive 167kg, while delivering a claimed 125bhp @ 11,600rpm,...
First official photos of the new street-moto MV Agusta Rivale
12 November 2012 by
MCN exclusively showed you the first official sketch of the all-new Rivale last week, and this week we can bring you the first photos of the finished bike. Weighing in at 170kg, and doling out...
New Aprilia Caponord 1200 revealed
09 November 2012 by
Aprilia has resurrected the Caponord name with this all-new 1200cc V-twin adventure bike which packs cutting-edge technology including semi-active suspension, traction control and ABS. The Italian...
Moto Morini back from the dead
08 November 2012 by
Moto Morini, geting back on their feet from bankruptcy, have shunned this year’s EICMA show, instead deciding to launch their 2013 in Milan at the same time. They haven’t set the world on fire with...
KTM unleash 'the sound of the beast'
08 November 2012 by
KTM have, in their usual quirky manner, released a sneak peek of a new model set for unveiling at next week’s EICMA show in Milan. Rumoured to be the new Super Duke, whatever it is sounds amazing, and...
Naked Benelli set for EICMA debut
08 November 2012
Details are starting to emerge ahead of next week’s EICMA show in Milan of Benelli’s first new bike since their takeover by Chinese firm Qianjiang. The naked 600, dubbed the BN600, will move away from...
Italian firm Borile launch new Multiuso
07 November 2012
Boutique Italian manufacturer Borile have released their latest offering, the Multiuso – a trailie-utility bike hybrid with a 230cc air-cooled, four stroke engine. The Multiuso is aimed both at town...
New Suzuki Inazuma 250 shown off
02 November 2012 by
Suzuki have released a promo video for their new Inazuma 250 prior to it’s official unveiling at Motorcycle Live later in the month. The 250 commuter, let to rival Honda’s CBR250 and Kawasaki’s 300 ninja, will be built in China, allowing a competitive on the road price of only £3499. Expect performance of around 24bhp and an economic 85 miles to the gallon.