November
Milan Show: BMW unveil Lo Rider concept
04 November 2008 by
This great looking bike, which is supposed to be a BMW concept bike, has just been unveiled at the Milan show. But the motorcycle looks so finished it could go into production within 18 months. Dubbed...
Milan Show: Husqvarna SMQ450
04 November 2008 by
Husqvarna has just pulled the covers off the SMQ450 concept, a single-cylinder street bike that mixes vintage flavour and modern technology. The new motorcycle is based around Husqvarna’s own 450cc...
Milan Show: Aprilia Mana X
04 November 2008 by
Aprilia has revealed the Mana X- a wild flat-track style concept based on the semi-automatic Aprilia Mana 850. The Mana X uses the same 830cc v-twin from the Aprilia Mana 850, but instead of plain...
Milan Show: Bimota DB7 Oronero
04 November 2008 by
Bimota has just revealed the carbon-framed DB7 Oronero at the Milan show. The bike is based around the same basic design as the standard Bimota DB7 launched earlier this year, but is eight kilograms...
Ducati 1198 official pictures
03 November 2008 by
Ducati has just released official pictures of the new 1198, an updated version of the 1098 with the larger capacity engine from the 1098R. The new motorcycle retains most of the running rear and the...
Ducati Streetfighter 1098 latest
03 November 2008 by
The new Ducati Streetfighter will be among the most aggressive performing machines in the supernaked class, according to the latest info available. Ducati Streetfighter teaser video The Ducati...
Picture gallery: Suzuki RM-Z450
30 November 2007 by
Here you can see more pictures of Suzuki’s revolutionary new motocross motorcycle, the RM-Z450. The new RM-Z450 will have a five-speed gearbox. Up until now the RM-Z450 only had a four speed gearbox,...
KTM RC4 details revealed
30 November 2007 by
KTM insiders have revealed the first details of the RC4 single-cylinder sportsbike which the firm has been developing in secret. You can read all about the bike in MCN next week, but the headline...
Yamaha XT660Z Teneré official video
29 November 2007 by
The new Yamaha XT660Z Teneré hasn’t reached the UK yet, but this official Yamaha video shows the new motorcycle being put through its paces. The single-cylinder adventure motorcycle is an official UK model for 2008, and this video demonstrates the bike’s ability on and off road.
NEC Video: Kawasaki's battle of the Ninjas
27 November 2007 by
Kawasaki’s stand at the NEC is dominated by two similar but very different bikes. All the attention is going to go to the love it or hate it ZX-10R but deserving equal glory is the new Ninja 250R. Check out the video below to see the two bikes on the stand and see just how excitied our man is over the new ZX-10R.
NEC Video: Suzuki Bandit 1250 GT revealed
27 November 2007 by
Suzuki only decided the night before the show opened to reveal its new Bandit 1250 GT in Birmingham. The machine, which will go on sale as a complete bike, is basically a Bandit 1250S, but with a selection of options aimed at turning the all-rounder into a proper touring bike and you can see the first video of the bike below.
NEC Video: Suzuki's GSX-Rs get UK unveiling
27 November 2007 by
Suzuki has brought it’s stunning new GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 to the UK for the first tie at the NEC and sitting alongside them is the new GSX650F, which has been tipped as a sports bike rival. Check out the video above to take a look around the suzuki stand.
NEC Video: HP2 Sport leads raft of new BMWs
27 November 2007 by
BMW has come to the NEC show with a whole host of new motorcycles, including an entire new GS range and the incredible HP2 Sport. Check out the video below to get a quick look round the stand and see just how special a motorcycle the HP2 Sport is.
NEC Video: KTM launches 990 supermoto
23 November 2007 by
KTM has used the NEC show to launch a completely new version of its big twin supermoto replacing the 950 engine with the LC8 990 lump. The engine is not the only change with revised geometry and fuel injection replacing the carbs of the previous motorcycle. Check out the video below to see the motorcycle unveiled at the show.
NEC Video: Honda go big for the new Blade
23 November 2007 by
Honda have come to the NEC motorcycle show with a very big stand and some impressive new hardware. Check out the video below to get a quick look at what you can see on the stand including the new Fireblade.
NEC Video: Ducati bring four new bikes to the NEC
23 November 2007 by
Check out our video above to get a look at Casey Stoner’s MotoGP motorcycle, the 1098R, the Desmosedici RR, the 848 and the new Monster.
New Suzuki Bandit 1250 GT aimed at long-distance touring
23 November 2007 by
Suzuki only decided the night before the show opened to reveal its new Bandit 1250 GT in Birmingham. The machine, which will go on sale as a complete bike, is basically a Bandit 1250S, but with a...
Royal Enfield Woodsman launched
23 November 2007 by
It might not have the glamour of some more mainstream bikes but Royal Enfield has revealed its latest motorcycle for the first time at the NEC show. The Royal Enfield Electra Woodsman is a new...
Enfield gears up for the future
23 November 2007 by
It might have been around for nearly 60 years but Royal Enfield has no intention to allow the Bullet to be killed by the latest emissions regulations. The firm revealed a redesigned version of its...
Is the 2008 Honda Fireblade your favourite motorcycle at the NEC Show?
23 November 2007 by
Do you think the 2008 Honda Fireblade is the best motorcycle at the 2007 International Motorcycle Show at the Birmingham NEC? We want you to vote for your favourite motorcycle at the show, by clicking...
Aprilia V4 breaks cover at Jerez
23 November 2007 by
Aprilia‘s forthcoming V4-engined superbike broke cover this week at the Jerez circuit in Spain, with test rider Alex Hoffman at the controls. The new machine took to the track during a test session...
KTM launches new 990 Supermoto
22 November 2007 by
KTM today revealed the 2008 version of the 990 Supermoto. The engine has been upgraded to 999cc’s and the power increased from 96bhp to 115bhp. The new bike also features fuel einjection, to pass Euro 3 emissions regulations and the clocks are much easier to read and are easier on the eyes. Here we have a few pictures of the new KTM 990SM. To find out how more about the new bikes features, read...
The world's most expensive motorcycle - Ecosse Heretic Titanium
21 November 2007 by
This is the most expensive new production motorcycle you can buy the Ecosse Heretic Titanium series at £133,000. For the same money could buy a grid full of 600cc sportsbikes, so what exactly do you...
Aprilia V4 testing in Jerez
21 November 2007 by
Aprilia has been testing its prototype V4 World Superbike at the Jerez GP tests this week. Alex Hoffman has been riding the latest version of the prototype. The former MotoGP rider was riding the...
Ducati reveal '08 prices
21 November 2007 by
Ducati UK has released the retail prices for the 848, 1098R and Monster 696, ahead of their UK debuts at the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the NEC in Birmingham this week. The 848 will...
Hyosung reveals 30th anniversary Aquila motorcycle
20 November 2007 by
Korean firm Hyosung is, believe it or not, 30 years old next year and to celebrate it’s revealed this limited-edition version of its 650cc Aquila cruiser. The V-Rod-esque Aqulia uses Hyosung’s own...
2008 Race-spec Yamaha R6 revealed
19 November 2007 by
Yamaha has revealed the full range of race-only parts for its new, 2008 R6. The standard 133bhp motor has been made more powerful with a host of parts designed to conform with World Supersport...
Subaru Sportsbike
18 November 2007 by
This new single-cylinder sportsbike features a Subaru-badged engine and could be on sale next year at a bargain price. The engine for the HS500sa comes directly from Fuji Heavy Industries, the parent...
The world's most expensive bike
17 November 2007 by
This Ecosse Heretic Titanium is the most expensive new bike on the market – with a list price that’s the equivalent of £133,000. The engine is machined from a solid block of billet aluminium and...
2008 BMW's unchanged
16 November 2007 by
Two of BMW’s current range have remained unchanged for 2008. The K1200GT, which remains mechanically unchanged, will now be available in silver for 2008. While the BMW K1200R will now be available in...
BMW K1200 LT gets the luxury treatment
15 November 2007 by
The massive BMW K1200LT tourer has been given a boost for 2008, with every UK motorcycle gaining the full BMW Lux package as standard. For 2008, the basic and SE versions of the K1200LT are being...
Hyosung reveal production GT650X
14 November 2007 by
Hyosung has revealed the production version of the GT650X concept revealed at the NEC show one year ago. The finished motorcycle uses the latest version of Hyosung’s 647cc 90° v-twin, but uses a new...
New Hyosung 450 supermoto
14 November 2007 by
Hyosung has just launched the RX450SM, an all new motorcycle to be publicly unveiled at the NEC show next week. The RX450SM uses Hyosung’s own 450cc liquid-cooled single cylinder engine producing a...
Carbon-fibre clad Ducati 1098S picture gallery
13 November 2007 by
This carbon-fibre clad Ducati 1098S was on display at the 2007 Milan Motorcycle Show. Looking to buy a Ducati? After you’ve taken a look at the 1098S, you can also see a Ducati 848 clad in...
Benelli BX570 Motard unveiled
13 November 2007 by
We’ve already brought you the Benelli BX449 motocross motorcycle and the Benelli BX505 enduro motorcycle. But in Motorcycle News on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, you can see the supermoto variant, the...
Milan Show round-up: 2008 Benellis launched
13 November 2007 by
Benelli released three new motorcycles at the 2007 Milan Motorcycle Show. Take a look at each of them here: Benelli BX570 Motard Benelli BX449 motorcross motorcycle Benelli BX505 enduro motorcycle