2018
Norton Atlas scrapped: TVS confirm that the Garner-era 650 twin will not be going ahead
10 April 2019 by
The much anticipated, affordable Norton 650 Atlas twin will now no longer go into production. First unveiled in April 2019 towards the end of the now infamous Stuart Garner era, the Atlas was set...
Intermot: 2019 BMW R1250RT unveiled
02 October 2018 by
BMW have announced an R1250RT to be released alongside their headline-grabbing R1250GS model. The RT used to be seen as an ‘old man’s bike’ – a dependable high-miler that offered cosseting comfort and...
Four new Brit bikes to launch: Levis bounces back after Covid with three new machines, plus a V10 in the wings
19 July 2018 by
Although delayed by Covid-19 and other issues, this radical, all-new V6, which will also revive the historic British Levis brand, will be launched next year. First seen in MCN as this prototype...
Husqvarna reveal details of revised FS450 supermoto
17 July 2018 by
Husqvarna have just revealed details of their revised FS450 supermoto and it is the most advanced we’ve ever seen. A tweaked motor makes 63bhp while weighing just 27kg, and there is a new frame, which...
New extra sporty Ducati Diavel spied in testing
12 July 2018 by
When Ducati unveiled the Diavel in 2010, we were bowled over by the mad combination of cruiser stance combined with sporty handling and a superbike engine. Now spy pics show that Ducati are working on...
First look: KTM 790 Adventure R
28 June 2018 by
After months of concepts, spy shots and speculation, KTM have officially announced that the 790 Adventure R will go into production in 2019. KTM made the announcement at their European Adventure...
Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus edition unveiled
22 May 2018 by
At IWM Duxford, under the watchful eye of a Douglas Dakota, Royal Enfield unveiled the Classic 500 Pegasus – a limited edition version of the Classic 500 styled on the WWII-era RE/WD 125cc Flying...
KTM 300EXC TPI: It just keeps on giving
03 May 2018 by
Taking the KTM 300EXC TPI off-road in Hertfordshire is a far cry from the world launch I was lucky to attend at Erzberg in Austria last year. At the launch it was all about flat out, monster third...
Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 review: 'the Sportster we've been waiting for'
27 April 2018 by
In a continued effort to fulfil their promise to release 100 new models over the next 10 years, Harley-Davidson have unveiled two new Sportsters powered by the 1200cc Evolution engine: The Iron 1200...
MCN first ride of Yamaha’s updated Tracer 900 and Tracer 900GT incoming
12 April 2018 by
MCN will be riding Yamaha’s new Tracer 900 and Tracer 900GT models tomorrow in Spain. And, rather predictably for this year, it’s probably going to be raining… Both Tracer models feature an updated...
Kymco Ionex electric scooter unveiled
22 March 2018 by
Ahead of the Tokyo Motorcycle Show, which we’ll be covering over the next few days, Kymco have unveiled the Ionex electric scooter that they say eliminates all the barriers to going green. What are...
New CCM Spitfire Bobber unveiled at Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show
16 February 2018 by
In February last year, CCM used the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show to unveil the Spitfire: a handmade flat track styled bike made in limited numbers. It was such a runaway success for CCM,...
2018's hottest bikes and their secrets
01 January 2018 by
Hurrah! It’s officially 2018, which means there’s not long to wait until we get to ride some of the amazing bikes unveiled at the back end of last year. To get us in the mood, we spoke to some of the...