November
MV Agusta reveal another RC
06 November 2017 by
MV Agusta have just unveiled another RC model for 2018 – the Brutale 800 RC. The unveiling comes after RC variants of the Dragster 800, F4 and F3 were all announced, as well as a limited edition...
Ducati Panigale V4 project leader talks development goals
05 November 2017 by
The long-awaited Ducati Panigale V4 is finally here – so MCN grabbed project leader Stefano Strappazzon to better understand the new bike. MCN: How important is the new Panigale V4 to Ducati? We ran a...
Moto Morini Milano unveiled
05 November 2017 by
Italian manufacturer Moto Morini have just taken the wraps off the Milano, a new model which the firm say is a new take on the classic 31/2. The new model is powered by the Bialbero Corsa Corta 1187cc...
Special Moto Morini Corsaro Ti22 revealed
05 November 2017 by
Alongside the new Milano, Moto Morini have also revealed a one-off special inspired by the endurance racers of the 1970s. Called the Corsaro Ti22, the bike is the first special Morini have built based...
Royal Enfield release shortest teaser yet
03 November 2017 by
07.11.17 #RoyalEnfield #ridepure #EICMA A post shared by Sid Lal (@sidlal) on Nov 1, 2017 at 10:04am PDT The Milan Show kicks off next week, which means we’ll finally get to see many of next year’s...
MV get a bit more RC
03 November 2017 by
MV Agusta have released details of updates to the limited edition F3 675 RC and F3 800 RC motorcycles for 2018. After recently taking on changes to allow the bikes to comply with Euro 4 regulations,...
CF Moto 650MT coming soon
24 November 2016 by
The new adventure styled 650MT makes 71hp, has an 18 litre tank and is ready to tour CF Moto have released the 650MT, the third bike based on a 650cc engine to come from the Chinese manufacturers. The...
Spirit Motorcycles launch with two new bikes
24 November 2016 by
Spirit Motorcycles have unveiled their two first production bikes, the GP Sport and GP Street along with two unhinged R models Spirit Motorcycles are new manufacturers that have been formed by the...
All-new Aero E-Racer sparks up
24 November 2016 by
The days when Italian bikes and electronics didn’t mix are long gone – and that’s good news for Aero motorcycles, who unveiled this prototype bike dubbed the E-Racer in Milan. The E-Racer is the...
New MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR announced
24 November 2016 by
MV Agusta have announced a new Brutale 800 RR, which now makes 140hp and 85Nm of torque While some of MV Agusta’s claims about the new Brutale 800 RR don’t all ring true (it’s not the most powerful...
Down & Out ‘Hold on go fast’ Bobber
22 November 2016 by
It didn’t take long for the chaps at Down & Out to get their hands on the new Bobber and work their magic with it. Commissioned by Triumph and unveiled at the recent EICMA show in Milan, they were...
The new Ariel Ace R – 201bhp but with a big price tag
18 November 2016 by
Ariel have announced the full specifications of the Ace R and while the performance has shot up dramatically, so has the price Ariel first announced the Ace two years ago and they have produced 50 to...
EBR Motorcycles unveil Black Lightning
17 November 2016 by
EBR Motorcycles, founded by engineer Erik Buell, have unveiled the Black Lightning – a street focused version of their 1190SX. The Black Lightning is the first new model from EBR Motorcycles, formerly...
A new breed of home-brew custom
17 November 2016 by
Customised old bikes are ten a penny right? Well not this one. Gone is the petrol engine and about 90% of the other parts of the bike, replaced with the battery pack from a Nissan Leaf. Say hello to...
Rieju MRT 50 SuperMoto Trophy back by popular demand
17 November 2016 by
The MRT 50 SM Trophy has been such a sales success for Spanish firm Rieju that they have decided to produce the Trophy 2.0. The original Trophy sold all 500 in quick time, so Rieju are manufacturing...
Is this the bike of the future?
16 November 2016 by
It is our firm belief that concepts should be conceptual. They should be mad, far out and almost impossible to put into production – the Digimoto R1200R concept is exactly that. Digimoto is a...
World Exclusive: New Norton V4 RR – in detail
16 November 2016 by
Simon Skinner is head of design at Norton, and the man from whose brain this stunning new Norton was born. He spoke exclusively to MCN last week at the Donington Hall factory last week, when we also...
World Exclusive: New Norton V4 RR revealed
16 November 2016 by
It’s proving impossible to look away. Despite trying to hold a coherent conversation with Stuart Garner, CEO of Norton and the man responsible for bringing the legendary British brand back into...
This bike can do 300kph without a rider on board
14 November 2016 by
Danish company Nerve has unveiled the Autonomous Street Racer that can do 0-100kph in 1.5s, tops out at 300kph and all without a rider on board. As the population of urban centres grows daily, so too...
MILAN SHOW: Updates to the Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 & Shiver 900
12 November 2016 by
The most notable of changes to the models (which both share the same base platform) is a capacity hike from 749cc to 900cc, which has been achieved by lengthening the stroke from 56.4mm to 67.4mm,...
Moto Guzzi V9 revamp for 2017
12 November 2016 by
A year after the launch of the new V9 models, Guzzi have given the pair a small tickle to address early concerns over comfort, and opened up a huge range of accessories. The Roamer now has a slightly...
MILAN SHOW: Indian Scout Sixty gets A2 licence restrictor kit
11 November 2016 by
The Indian Scout Sixty can now be made A2 licence compliantthanks to a dealer-fitted restrictor kit. The restrictor kit will cut power from 78bhp to 47bhp to make it suitable for riders on an A2...
MILAN SHOW: Mondial's plan for 2017
11 November 2016 by
Mondial released its future model plan at Eicma this week. The Italian firm will start production of its Café Racer 250, Supermoto 125 and Enduro 125 in 2017 before displaying a Scrambler,...
MILAN SHOW: Energica Esse 9 could be on the roads in 2017
10 November 2016 by
Electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica is set to release a new road bike, which it showed as a ‘concept’ model at EICMA in Italy to gauge public opinion. The Esse 9, which is named after a road...
MILAN SHOW: CFMoto expand 650 range with 650MT
10 November 2016 by
Chinese manufacturer CFMoto have expanded their 650cc parallel twin range with the introduction of the 650MT. Described as a multifunctional bike, it comes with upside down forks, optional seat...
MILAN SHOW: Moto Morini unveils Corsaro ZZ
10 November 2016 by
Moto Morini launched a new version of its 1200cc V-twin at EICMA. The Corsaro ZZ is hand made in Italy at the firm’s factory in Trivolzio and now passes Euro4 emissions laws. As well as a restyle, the...
Zero Motorcycles announce range overhaul for 2017
08 November 2016 by
Zero Motorcycles have announced a completely refreshed range for 2017, claiming up to 19% more torque, up to 11% more power and the longest range production electric motorcycle. The majority of the...
Vespa shock Milan with Elettrica scooter
08 November 2016 by
Vespa unveil Elettrica electric scooter Vespa have just unveiled the Elettrica electric scooter in Milan, hailing it as the future of mobility. Vespa say that the future of humanity will be collected...
2017 KTM 125 Duke - the story
08 November 2016 by
The smallest Duke in the family gets a pretty thorough update for 2017, too, with new styling, new frame, and a level of spec that most manufacturers don’t lavish on considerably more high-end...
MILAN SHOW: 2017 KTM Super Duke R gets more extreme
08 November 2016 by
With the full effect of 177bhp arriving like a tornado at just 9750rpm, there’s no point trying to pretend that the new Super Duke R is anything other than a force of nature. The current bike already...
MILAN SHOW: KTM 790 Duke prototype
08 November 2016 by
This is the first official hint – beyond multiple spy shots and KTM boss Stefan Pierer confirming the 800’s existence to MCN during the summer – of the style and intent of KTM’s new family of...
MILAN SHOW: Kawasaki Versys-X 300
08 November 2016 by
Kawasaki’s Versys family gets another member for 2017 – and it’s at the smaller end of the capacity range. In this case that means taking the 296cc parallel-twin from the Ninja / Z300, and wrapping...
MILAN SHOW: BMW R nineT's bold updates
08 November 2016 by
Sitting at the top end of the R nineT family is the Roadster, which also benefits from some valuable tweaks and colour options as it heads into 2017 – part of which includes full Euro4 compliance. The...
MILAN SHOW: BMW R1200GS just got even better
08 November 2016 by
The R1200GS is enjoying an odd two-stage transition into 2017. Already available in dealers is an updated GS which boasts a few visual nips and tucks, as well as drivetrain revisions with an...
MILAN SHOW: BMW release updated K1600GTL super-tourer
08 November 2016 by
If your style of touring requires the most stonking engine in the class, the K1600 is your only logical choice. The immense power and torque from BMW’s inline six (160bhp / 129ftlb) gives an addictive...
MILAN SHOW: BMW unveil new G310GS
08 November 2016 by
After years of neglect, the sub-500cc class of bikes is exploding in 2017 with a glut of new adventure-styled offerings. Related: full BMW G310GS review on MCN Fashion may well be a driving factor,...