October
Kawasaki reveal new Z1000 R Edition for 2017
26 October 2016 by
Kawasaki have just revealed an ‘R Edition’ version of their naked Z1000 street bruiser as a new-for-2017 model. The new bike (surely they should have called it the Z1R?) is fully Euro4 compliant,...
It's official! Suzuki confirm two new 250s
24 October 2016 by
Last week’s CIMA show in China saw Suzuki unveil two new 250s for the Chinese market, the GSX250R and DL250 V-Strom. While China and the other Pacific Rim countries are often flooded with new...
Honda CBF190X unveiled in China
24 October 2016 by
Honda unveiled a new small-capacity adventure bike at the China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition in Chongqing; the Honda CBF190X. The bike is powered by a 184c SOHC air-cooled single cylinder...
Video: Ducati tease new Scrambler Cafe Racer
21 October 2016 by
A video released by Ducati earlier this week teased a new variant of the Scrambler, named the Desert Sled, and another video now confirms the introduction of the Scrambler Cafe Racer for 2017. TOP...
Triumph reveal stunning Bonneville Bobber for 2017
19 October 2016 by
Triumph have shocked the world with their glut of exceptional new modern classics over the past twelve months, and this new Bobber is both the latest in the range, and the first to move dramatically...
New GS models confirmed
19 October 2016 by
MCN recently got a sneak glimpse of three new GS models set to be unveiled at EICMA next month – starting with a new, ‘R80G/S-inspired’ version of the popular R nineT. At the exclusive LA press event,...
BMW unveil the future of motorcycles – Vision Next 100
13 October 2016 by
BMW unveiled its vision for the future of motorcycling this week – and it didn’t involve petrol, protective clothing or even a helmet! Dubbed BMW Motorrad’s ‘Vision: Next 100’, the space-age, concept...
Want an R1M? Go online now
12 October 2016 by
Orders for Yamaha’s latest R1M are being taken now, but you’ll have to go online rather than taking a trip to your local showroom. Potential customers have until the end of February to register...
MV Agusta unveil F3 RC
12 October 2016 by
MV Agusta has taken the wraps off the special edition F3 RC race replica, available on both 675 and 800 models, and limited to just 350 units. RC is short for Reparto Corse, or Racing Department, as...
New bikes from USA
11 October 2016 by
American motorcycle company UM Motorcycles have started to import their range of small capacity bikes into Europe. While the firm is based in Miami, Florida, the bikes are built in India and China.
Segoni G800 Oro unveiled
11 October 2016 by
This knockout machine has been built by Italian company Segoni and is called the Oro due to the fact its frame is plated in 24-karat gold! Powered by a Kawasaki Z800 engine, the Oro not only has a...
Midalu 2.5 litre V6 unveiled
11 October 2016 by
This stunner from Midalu isn’t for the weak-hearted. Not only does its 2.5-litre V6 engine make 200bhp, the bike also costs a massive 120,000 Euros! “This bike has been 11 years in development as we...
Horex are back, again
11 October 2016 by
German motorcycle manufacturer Horex have started producing two versions of their VR6 powered road bikes. Once a famous global brand, Horex started building bikes in 1923 and in the mid-1950s they...
Mondial return
11 October 2016 by
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Mondial is back in business, albeit producing small capacity bikes built in China. While the Mondial name is still owned by the Boselli family, the rights to use it...
BMW reveal new K1600B bagger
11 October 2016 by
BMW Motorrad have just whipped the covers off their new K1600B bagger in America – the market that asked for this version, and where the firm will undoubtedly sell the most of this quirky...
Intermot 2016: Part 3 - Everything else from the international show
08 October 2016 by
With Intermot 2016 coming to an end this weekend we give you three galleries from everything else at the show, including helmets and gold-plated bike frames. Above is part three… For part one click...
Intermot 2016: Part 2 - Everything else from the international show
08 October 2016 by
With Intermot 2016 coming to an end this weekend we give you three galleries from everything else at the show, including helmets and gold-plated bike frames. Above is part two… For part one click...
Intermot 2016: Part 1 - Everything else from the international show
08 October 2016 by
With Intermot 2016 coming to an end this weekend we give you three galleries from everything else at the show, including helmets and gold-plated bike frames. Above is part one… For part two click...
Intermot 2016: Motorcycle launches and stunning debuts
07 October 2016 by
MCN attended one of the world’s biggest motorcycle shows in the world, Intermot, in Germany to bring you all the latest news about 2017’s hottest models. All our updates from the show are below,...
“If you look up cool in the dictionary a f***ing picture of Triumph comes up…”
06 October 2016 by
When Triumph Ambassador and former WSB star Carl Fogarty rocks up to present a new bike at Intermot, MCN has got to have a word. Carl Fogarty introduced the new Triumph Street Cup at the international...
WSB champion Jonathan Rea reveals his secret to winning races: Confidence-boosting Alpinestars airbag
06 October 2016 by
The man inches away from taking his second World Superbike Championship has spoken to MCN about how putting all his faith in Alpinestars Tech-Air system when racing has improved his pace. Speaking at...
Gallery: Part 4 of Intermot international motorcycle show
06 October 2016 by
Intermot International Motorcycle Show continues and in part four of our gallery series here in Germany we’ve got a selection of Ducati and Yamaha bikes for you. Including the new 939 SuperSport...
Poll: What’s your top bike from the Cologne Show so far?
06 October 2016 by
What’s your top bike from the Cologne Show so far?
Gallery: Part 3 of Intermot international motorcycle show
06 October 2016 by
Continuing our epic shindig at Intermot International Motorcycle Show, more drooling and dribbling imminent straight through to 2017. Here is a selection of images from Aprilia, Kymco and Horex...
Gallery: Part 2 of Intermot international motorcycle show
06 October 2016 by
We had a right ol’ good time drooling over the 2017 new bikes and updates at Intermot. So much so that we decided to put absolutely everything in a gallery, FOUR in fact, above is part two with...
Gallery: Part 1 of Intermot international motorcycle show
06 October 2016 by
The MCN team spent absolutely every second of every hour at Intermot in Germany to bring you the latest news in the motorcycle industry. From the new Honda Fireblade SP, to the new BMW R nineT Racer,...
New Yamaha R World teaser video
04 October 2016 by
Despite all the new model launches at Intermot today, the bike teased in the first R World video was not shown. Yamaha instead released a new teaser video, revealing the launch date of the new model...
Intermot: Ducati SuperSport revealed
04 October 2016 by
Ducati’s two new SuperSport models mark a significant change of direction for the traditionally sportsbike-focused Italian powerhouse. These bikes, according to the factory, “blend Ducati’s sporting...
Intermot: Several Ducatis receive minor upgrades
04 October 2016 by
Several models in the Ducati line up will get minor upgrades for 2017 – mostly to bring the in line with Euro4 regulations. 1299 Panigale The standard and S models gain the next generation of EVO...
Intermot: Retro Honda CB1100EX updated for 2017
04 October 2016 by
The standard CB1100EX model gets a raft of nips and tucks for 2017. Front and rear lights are now LED and the new 18in wheels run stainless steel spokes. The rims roll under a new 41mm Showa Dual...
Intermot: Honda reveal café-cool CB1100RS
04 October 2016 by
Honda’s retro CB1100 has never been the rampant success story they’d hoped for. A stylistic blend of the SOHC CB750 of the 1970s and the twin-cam models of the 1980s, there was never much wrong with...
Intermot: Honda's new CBR1000RR SP2 homologation special
04 October 2016 by
This is more like it! Honda’s previous Fireblade range-topping model was a slightly apologetic attempt at taking the Fireblade up a level, but this new SP2 is the real deal, and then some. A road...
Intermot: Stunning new 2017 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP
04 October 2016 by
‘All 1000cc sportsbikes are extraordinary examples of high performance engineering. But for us, for our new Fireblade, we want extraordinary to be the pleasure of handling and controlling such a...
Intermot: KTM 1290 Super Adventure R unveiled
04 October 2016 by
Blimey. This is going to be epic. Take the engine from the Super Duke R, give it a fiddle and a tweak, shove it in a huge hardcore enduro chassis, and pull the pin. If you thought the 1190 Adventure R...
Intermot: New KTM 1090 Adventure revealed
04 October 2016 by
For those willing to concede that the vast majority of their riding be on the tarmac, the standard 1090 Adventure is the more logical option. Fundamentally the same bike as the Adventure R, it gets...
Intermot: KTM 1290 Super Adventure T unveiled
04 October 2016 by
The new 1290 Super Adventure T isn’t really that new. This is essentially the current Super Adventure, made Euro4 compliant and given an extra character on the end of its name (T for Travel) to make a...