February

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017: more power and more tech

24 February 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

The Suzuki GSX-S1000 has received a few changes for 2017 including more power and a slipper clutch With its powerful 1000cc motor, the GSX-S1000 has become a firm favourite in the super naked category...

Yamaha YS125 launched: YBR125 replacement

23 February 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

The YS125 has a new Euro 4 compliant engine plus a larger 14 litre fuel tank all for £2,799 The YBR125 has been a big sales success for Yamaha, shifting over 150,000 units during the last 10 years in...

Hesketh unveil 2100cc supercharged behemoth

22 February 2017 by James Archibald

Supercharged Brit breaks cover Reborn British brand Hesketh launched a new bike at the Carlole Nash MCN London Show last weekend – and it’s a 2100cc monster! Named the Valiant after the cold war...

CCM launch 2017 Spitfire

22 February 2017 by James Archibald

CCM have launched their new Spitfire motorcycle at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle show after a period of strong growth in 2016. This hand-built bike will be competitively priced at £7995 –...

Honda’s new V4 superbike is taking shape for 2019 unveiling

22 February 2017 by Ben Purvis

While the new Fireblade is grabbing the headlines right now, Honda’s engineers are already moving on with a secret V4 superbike that’s expected to be unleashed in 2019. Scheduled to coincide with...

New KTM 790 is scalpel-sharp

15 February 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

KTM prepares to put stunning 790 concept bike into production KTM are getting ready to unleash this sharp-looking 790 weapon. MCN managed to get hold of these spy shots as the Austrian firm held...

CCM Spitfire flat-tracker unveiled

07 February 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

The new CCM Spitfire is the first model from their Skunkwerx department and it brings a new engine and unique frame After a bumper year of 150% sales growth, followed by a big cash injection, CCM have...

Chinese twins look familiar

01 February 2017 by Richard Newland

New family could be destined for Europe The latest new bikes from China come from Taizhou Moray, who already sell a range of 125cc, Honda MSX-inspired models under the Motrac and Urban names. Now the...

Spy shots reveal new version of Triumph’s 800 adventure bike

01 February 2017 by Jordan Gibbons & Richard Newland

This is Triumph’s new middleweight Tiger undergoing testing in Spain last week. The early-stage prototype bike is a very long way from finished, but there’s no mistaking that its origins are rooted in...