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Husqvarna's new G650GS-powered Strada 'street bike'

30 December 2011 by Steve Farrell

This is Husqvarna’s latest road bike offering – a 650cc single-cylinder machine aimed at new riders. It uses the punchy engine from BMW’s G650GS, but promises to be lighter and more powerful. The...

Ducati 1199 Panigale - A new way of building a superbike

29 December 2011 by MCN

The targets laid down for the 1199 Panigale were so strict, so binding and so difficult to achieve that nothing less than a complete rethink was going to be enough. That maent ditching Ducati’s...

Redesigning the Trumph Tiger 1200 Explorer

28 December 2011 by MCN

The all-new Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer – directly targeted at the BMW R1200GS – went through a major, late transformation to end up as we see it now. MCN was given exclusive access to Triumph’s...

Very serious technical awards: sneak preview

27 December 2011 by John Westlake

The most important event of the year for all motorcycle engineers is the MCN Golden Piston Awards for New Technologies (G-PANT). Each year these prestigious awards celebrate the most cunning and...

'We wanted to create the ultimate Speed Triple'

26 December 2011 by Phil West

Triumph’s imminent new ‘R’ version of its best-selling super naked is much more than a cosmetic update, MCN can now reveal – in fact it’s been conceived to be “the ultimate Speed Triple”! So, where...

New street scrambler from Spirit of the Seventies

26 December 2011 by Gary Pinchin

No matter which angle you view this latest build by Kent-based Spirit of the Seventies, the aesthetics stop you in your tracks. But that’s only to be expected when you have two arty types, Tim Rogers...

Track diesel comes of age

23 December 2011 by Peter Henshaw

The latest version of the diesel-powered Track T800CDi is on test in MCN next week and if 80mpg and 16,000-mile service intervals sounds your sort of bike, it’s worth a look. Until now, diesel bikes...

New Triumph-powered sportster on the way

20 December 2011 by Phil West

Is this the machine Brit bike fans have been waiting for? It’s a Triumph 1050 triple-engined sportster equipped with the best in British chassis components and know-how and is on schedule to go into...

Horex reveals performance figures for Horex VR6

20 December 2011 by Andy Downes

Reborn German manufacturer Horex has revealed the all-new 1200cc VR6 six-cylinder engine being developed for a new roadster will have 161bhp and a thumping 100ft lb of torque. The bike and engine are...

Yamaha Super Tenere Worldcrosser GS Adventure rival is go!

15 December 2011 by Andreas Exarheas

The Worldcrosser version of the XT1200Z Super Tenere, first shown as a concept bike at the Cologne Show last year, will go on sale next March, Yamaha has announced. Like BMW’s Adventure compared to...

Revealed: The secrets behind MV Agusta's F3

15 December 2011 by Andy Downes

MV Agusta’s all-new three-cylinder F3 is days away from going into full production and looks set to rewrite the class rules as it takes on supersport all-comers with more power, lower weight and more...

Victory’s new ‘Hard-Ball’

12 December 2011 by Phil West

This is Victory’s new 2012 Hard-Ball – created by blending the American firm’s recent High-Ball cruiser and its Cross Country pannier-equipped tourers. Or, to put it another way, it’s a ‘bagger’...

Harley-Davidson Electra/Ultra Glide 2012

09 December 2011 by MarcKing

Riding the new models from Harley-Davidson. The colours are new. Electra Glide Ultra Limited Midnight Black & Brilliant Silver Pearl. Ultra Classic Electra Glide White Hot Pearl

2013 Triumph Street Triple spotted!

09 December 2011 by MCN

This exclusive shot is one of the best yet of Triumph’s 2013 Street Triple. Spotted in Spain, where Triumph has a testing base, the 2013 machine is a significant evolution of the existing Street...

Triumph Tiger Explorer spotted testing

08 December 2011 by Phil West

Triumph’s all-new Tiger Explorer is currently undergoing final testing – as these pics taken in Cornwall this week prove. Snapped by MCN Senior Road Tester Adam Child in a motorway services near...

World’s first titanium framed Monster

07 December 2011 by Andreas Exarheas

American Randy Martin has built the world’s first titanium-framed Ducati Monster S4RS and says his custom-made frame is half the weight of the original – but it does cost around £4000! Martin said:...

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R problem diagnosed - valve springs

31 December 2010 by James Keen

Having suspended the public launch of the 2011 Ninja ZX-10R to investigate a technical issue, Kawasaki have now revealed the cause of concern – the valve springs. 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R...

Kawasaki W800 Specials

30 December 2010 by Anonymous

Here’s the Kawasaki W800 Special Edition and Cafe Style – only available in Japan.

Honda's end of year new bike offers

30 December 2010 by MCN

Honda have some great new bike offers that come to an end on 31 December 2010, so if you want to take advantage, act now. Find a Honda for sale For those seeking ultra performance, Honda’s CBR1000RR...

Ossa TR280i begins production

25 December 2010 by MCN

The first units of OSSA’s trial bike – the TR280i – are already rolling off the production line. 64.5kg Ossa TR280i is world’s lightest trial bike Ossa are churning them out at a rate of about 20...

The world's sexiest electric bike?

24 December 2010 by Dan Aspel

This is the Mission R electric race bike from US-based Mission Motors. They describe it as: “powerful, intelligent and downright fierce”. The top speed of 160mph is achieved via a 141bhp...

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 gallery

21 December 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Following the earlier release of the new-for-2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920, here’s the full gallery of pictures for the new bike. New ‘cheaper’ 2011 MV Agusta 920 The matte-black finish is unique to...

US tuner creates naked BMW S1000RR

21 December 2010 by Tim Carrithers/Motorcyclist

BMW has already officially dismissed rumours of a naked version of the class-leading S1000RR superbike, but that wasn’t what top US tuner Ken Zeller wanted to hear. Find a BMW S1000RR for...

Norton ‘Chris Walker Special’ set for 2011 Thundersprint

21 December 2010 by Andy Downes

This new, special version of the Norton Commando Café Racer is set to be one of the stars of next year’s Thundersprint. The special edition, features black engine cases and exhausts and BST carbon...

New 'cheaper' 2011 MV Agusta 920

21 December 2010 by Chris Newbigging

This is MV Agusta’s new base-model Brutale – a 921cc version that will become the least expensive way to own a new MV Agusta. Find a used MV Agusta for sale The Brutale will cost 11,999 Euros in...

Video: 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R top speed run on the road

17 December 2010 by Andy Downes

European customers are still waiting for delivery of their Kawasaki ZX-10Rs but in America one new owner has already got his and managed a top speed run…on a public road. Read the Kawasaki ZX-10R...

Harley “Fit Shop” coming to UK in 2011

16 December 2010 by Dan Aspel

Harley-Davidson will begin rolling out their “Fit Shop” scheme to all UK dealerships in the New Year. Find a used Harley-davidson for sale Under the scheme: “customers choose from seven different...

Great deals on new bikes as sales freeze

16 December 2010 by Alannah Fellows

Snow has been denting business for UK dealers during the current cold snap, with many struggling to bring customers through their doors. All of which means prospective buyers will be more welcome than...

Jawa’s free winter special

16 December 2010 by Phil West

Jawa UK has just come up with this new, ‘winterised’ version of its 350 Classic – at no extra cost. The ‘Jawa Winter’ adds a screen, hand shields, engine protection bars, rack and top box to the...

Ducati Diavel in Diamond Black unveiled

14 December 2010 by Andy Downes

Ducati has announced a new Diamond Black colourscheme replaces the white design on the new Ducati Diavel sports cruiser after overwhelming public response. New MCN December 15: Ducati Diavel...

2011 Kawasaki Z750R gallery

14 December 2010 by James Keen

You can read the full first ride report on the 2011 Kawasaki Z750R in this week’s MCN, on sale Wednesday 15 December 2010… Find a Kawasaki Z750 for sale But for now, here’s a full gallery of...

Norton enters Italy

13 December 2010 by Phil West

Norton has entered another significant phase of its expansion with an official unveiling and launch party at its Italian distributor. Read the Norton Commando 961 review The move signifies the...

Kawasaki recalls new ZX-10R - Update from Kawasaki UK

13 December 2010 by Andy Downes

Kawasaki has issued what it is calling a ‘technical hold’ on ALL new ZX-10Rs in America but hasn’t revealed why. Kawasaki America has ordered all bikes sold and delivered to be sent back. UPDATE 14...

Aprilia RSV4 carbon kit revealed

08 December 2010 by James Keen

Aprilia have developed a complete carbon fibre body kit for the RSV4 range. Find an Aprilia RSV4 for sale After months of development on race track, public roads and test benches, Aprilia has put...

New Honda CBR250R v Kawasaki Ninja 250R: is this the best they can do?

08 December 2010 by MCN

Here we see how the new Honda CBR250R stacks up against the popular Kawasaki Ninja 250R. There’s no doubting the style of the two bikes – the Honda in particular looks superb with its VFR1200F and...

Grab a finance deal as sales plummet

08 December 2010 by Steve Farrell

Motorcycle sales have been hit hard in the recession. By July 2009, as the ‘credit crunch’ bit, new bike registrations were already 27% down year-on-year. Latest figures show they dropped a further...