2014

Year: 2014

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MV Agusta to launch F4RR WSBK Special

24 October 2014 by Adam Child

MV Agusta to launch F4RR WSBK Special

MV Agusta will launch a World Superbike homologation special for their WSB campaign next year. The new F4 will be the worlds’ most powerful normally aspirated superbike with a quoted 210bhp. The...

OSET to launch motocross bike

20 October 2014 by MCN

OSET to launch motocross bike

Ever since OSET launched its excellent range of electric-powered trial machines, the obvious question has been often voiced: when’s the motocross bike coming? Well, the answer is that you can see it...

New Yamaha R1 teaser video released

16 October 2014 by Liam Marsden

New Yamaha R1 teaser video released

Yamaha have released a second video teasing the upcoming R1 ahead of the bike’s public unveiling on November 3. Again the video doesn’t give much away, although we do get a clear shot of the dash,...

Ducati reveals variable valve timing DVT system

15 October 2014 by Andy Downes

Ducati reveals variable valve timing DVT system

Ducati has revealed technical details of a new variable valve system called Desmodromic Variable Timing (DVT) which will be fitted to the all-new Multistrada 1200 due for an official launch in two...

Video: Suzuki at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

11 October 2014 by MCN

Video: Suzuki at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

With the MCN team on the ground at INTERMOT for the unveiling of the first of a whole host of new machines for 2015, we had a quick look at some of the most exciting machines on offer.

Video: Kawasaki H2R at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

10 October 2014 by MCN

Video: Kawasaki H2R at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

With the MCN team on the ground at INTERMOT for the unveiling of the first of a whole host of new machines for 2015, we had a quick look at some of the most exciting machines on offer.

Video: Yamaha at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

10 October 2014 by MCN

Video: Yamaha at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

With the MCN team on the ground at INTERMOT for the unveiling of the first of a whole host of new machines for 2015, we had a quick look at some of the most exciting machines on offer.

Video: Ducati Scrambler at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

10 October 2014 by MCN

Video: Ducati Scrambler at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

With the MCN team on the ground at INTERMOT for the unveiling of the first of a whole host of new machines for 2015, we had a quick look at some of the most exciting machines on offer.

Video: BMW at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

10 October 2014 by MCN

Video: BMW at INTERMOT 2014 | First Look

With the MCN team on the ground at INTERMOT for the unveiling of the first of a whole host of new machines for 2015, we had a quick look at some of the most exciting machines on offer.

MV Agusta teases new model

06 October 2014 by Andy Downes

MV Agusta teases new model

Italian firm MV Agusta is teasing what looks like a Dragster RR model which will be launched at the Milan motorcycle show in November. There’s not a lot to go on in the short video clip but what looks...

New Yamaha R1 teased?

01 October 2014 by Liam Marsden

New Yamaha R1 teased?

Yamaha have released a teaser video, which could show glimpses of the new R1. The video shows design sketches of the upcoming sportsbike with what appears to be a single-sided swingarm as well as...

Cologne Show: Yamaha release GEN01 concept

30 September 2014 by Steve Hunt

Cologne Show: Yamaha release GEN01 concept

There was one surprise from Yamaha today. Having written about the XJR1300 and MT-07 Moto Cage yesterday, we thought that we had seen everything that the Japanese manufacturer had to offer, but they...

Cologne Show: Honda release new VFR800X Crossrunner

30 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: Honda release new VFR800X Crossrunner

Honda has revealed a heavily revised version of the VFR800X Crossrunner which gets more power and mid-range torque, new styling, traction control (HSTC), and longer travel suspension along with new...

Cologne Show: KTM Freeride E-SM and E-SX

30 September 2014

Cologne Show: KTM Freeride E-SM and E-SX

• 21.4bhp electric supermoto • Legal for A1 licence holders aged 16 • Lightweight and punchy performance The Freeride E-SM is the road-legal version of the Freeride E-SX motocross bike KTM launched as...

Cologne Show: Suzuki GSX-R1000 ABS and other new Suzukis

30 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: Suzuki GSX-R1000 ABS and other new Suzukis

• 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four • 182bhp / 86lbft • Now with ABS as standard Dreams of an all-new GSX-R1000 for 2015 will have to stay just that, with the only update for the flagship 1000 being the...

Cologne Show: New Triumph Bonnevilles

30 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: New Triumph Bonnevilles

Bonneville Spirit edition • T100 based retro • Chopped mudguards • Minimalist black headlamp • £7499 Since 1959, when the Triumph Bonneville launched, riders have been customising and making them...

Cologne Show: New Kawasaki Versys 650

30 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: New Kawasaki Versys 650

• 649cc parallel twin • More peak power • 21 litre tank Also benefitting from a visit to the beauty parlour is the new Versys 650. Already rightly popular for being a great all-road all-rounder, it...

Cologne Show: Refreshed Kawasaki Versys 1000

30 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: Refreshed Kawasaki Versys 1000

• 1043cc inline-four • Redesigned bodywork • More touring ability Kawasaki’s Versys 1000 has always been a good bike, but it’s also always been uglier than a box of frogs pulling faces. Thankfully the...

Cologne Show: All-new BMW R1200RS

29 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: All-new BMW R1200RS

• 1170cc water-cooled boxer twin • 125bhp / 92lbft • Return of the famous RS name BMW’s rush to fill every single niche in motorcycling continues at a frantic pace with this new R1200RS slotting into...

Cologne Show: Ducati Scrambler revealed

29 September 2014

Cologne Show: Ducati Scrambler revealed

• 796cc air-cooled V-twin • 75bhp / 50.2lbft • Four versions • Full LCD dash • Custom-friendly After years of rumours, spy pictures, and multiple leaks – Ducati finally revealed the all-new Scrambler...

Cologne Show: Radical Kawasaki Ninja H2

29 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: Radical Kawasaki Ninja H2

• 998cc supercharged inline-four • 296bhp / 115lbft (est) • 200mph+ capability • Trellis frame • Single-sided swingarm It’s been a long time coming, but there’s no doubt whatsoever that Kawasaki’s new...

Cologne Show: KTM 1290 Super Adventure

29 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: KTM 1290 Super Adventure

• 1301cc liquid-cooled V-twin • 160bhp / 100ftlb (est) • Bigger fairing for more protection • Semi-active suspension • Optional ‘hill hold control’ MCN showed you the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure...

Cologne Show: Suzuki’s new V-Strom 650

29 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: Suzuki’s new V-Strom 650

• 645cc liquid-cooled V-twin • 68bhp / 44lbft • Wire wheels • V-Strom 1000 style ‘Beak’ • Optional hard luggage The massively popular V-Strom 650 has been a real gem in the Suzuki range over the last...

Cologne Show: All-new Suzuki GSX-S1000

29 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: All-new Suzuki GSX-S1000

• 999cc inline-four • 155bhp (est) / 80lbft (est) • GSX-R1000 K5 engine • All-new chassis • 3-mode traction control If disaffected sportsbike owners need somewhere to channel their desires to –...

Cologne Show: Triumph Street Triple RX

29 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: Triumph Street Triple RX

• 675cc inline-triple • 105bhp / 50lbft • Daytona 675 tail unit • Quickshifter as standard • Seat cowl, belly pan & fly screen The naked middleweight market has been dominated by Triumph’s Street...

Cologne Show: New BMW S1000RR

29 September 2014 by BMW

Cologne Show: New BMW S1000RR

• 999cc, inline four-cylinder, water-cooled • 199bhp / 83.3lbft • New twin spar aluminium frame • Semi-active suspension • Restyled bodywork BMW’s superbike rivals must be wondering just what they...

Cologne Show: New Yamaha XJR1300s unveiled

29 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: New Yamaha XJR1300s unveiled

• 1251cc air-cooled inline-four • 97bhp / 80lbft • Twin Ohlins shocks • Black 4-2-1 exhaust • Solo seat design Yamaha have deepened their love affair with the yard-built scene, and given their ancient...

Cologne Show: New Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage unveiled

29 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: New Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage unveiled

• 689cc parallel-twin • 74bhp / 50bhp • Frame and engine guards • Red front / black rear wheel • Adjustable light mask Those with a keen eye and long memory might recall the XJ6-based Moto Cage 6 that...

Cologne Show – Yamaha 125s get ABS

29 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show – Yamaha 125s get ABS

Following the launch of the new higher-specification model for the 2014 season, the YZF-R125 has maintained its position as the top selling supersport bike in the 125cc class. In January 2015 it will...

Cologne Show: New Moto Guzzi V7

26 September 2014 by Andy Downes

Cologne Show: New Moto Guzzi V7

Moto Guzzi has given the popular V7 range a thorough going over and has included the fitment of ABS and traction control along with a host of improvements. The 48bhp V7 range comprises the same three...

Cologne Show: Aprilia Caponord Rally revealed

26 September 2014 by MCN

Cologne Show: Aprilia Caponord Rally revealed

Aprilia has added a new model to the Caponord 1200 range in the form of this heavily-optioned Rally version which gets a host of new parts aimed at appealing to long distance riders and those who...

Video: Ducati Scrambler spied testing by MCN reader

26 September 2014 by MCN

Video: Ducati Scrambler spied testing by MCN reader

Although the Ducati Scrambler is just days away from being unveiled to the public, Ducati is still putting the bike through its paces on the roads. An MCN reader was lucky enough to get this onboard...

Ultra Limited Low tourer leads a raft of HD model updates

13 September 2014 by Jon Urry

Ultra Limited Low tourer leads a raft of HD model updates

Harley-Davidson describes its new 2015 Ultra Limited Low as ‘slammed and loaded’, which means as well as featuring the lowest seat height of any premium touring bike, it also comes with a thumping...

Triumph Thruxton Ace special edition unveiled

12 September 2014 by Andy Downes

Triumph Thruxton Ace special edition unveiled

Triumph has revealed this special edition version of the Thruxton called the Ace which celebrates the link between the British manufacturer and the famous London café so synonymous with motorcycle...

New Street Triple RX spied

12 September 2014 by Andy Downes

New Street Triple RX spied

This is the new Triumph Street Triple RX, if the decal on the side panel is to be believed. Spied last week undergoing a test at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire, the model is clearly an interim update or...

Matchless is back

08 September 2014 by Richard Newland

Matchless is back

Matchless is a name which has long been missing from the roll call of active motorcycle manufacturers, but recent patent applications and statements of intent from the current owners promised that a...