November

Fireblade SP heads Honda’s 2014 newcomers

Fireblade SP heads Honda’s 2014 newcomers

This new, ‘SP’ high-spec version of the Fireblade is one of the stars of Honda’s 2014 line-up, MCN can now reveal. The track-focused machine features Öhlins suspension, Brembo mono block front brake...

MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 unveiled

MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 unveiled

MV Agusta has lifted the covers off it’s latest model, the Turismo Veloce 800. The new bike will use the same 798cc three-cylinder engine as the Brutale 800 and recently launched Rivale 800. The bike...

Honda unveil sporty new NSC50R scooter at Motorcycle Live

Honda have publically unveiled their new NSC50R scooter at Motorcycle Live in Birmingham. The four-stroke 50cc machine is firmly aimed at new riders, and comes with an attractive launch deal and price as well as sporty colour schemes. The bike will be launched in two colour schemes in the UK, both race replicas. One will be based on the colours of the Repsol Honda Grand Prix team, while the other...

Exclusive: Three new Triumphs spied!

Exclusive: Three new Triumphs spied!

These exclusive spy shots show not one, but three new Triumphs currently being developed on the road – including an all-new Bonneville-based café racer, a road-ready 2013 Tiger update – dubbed the...

Horex VR6 hits showrooms

Horex VR6 hits showrooms

The first Horex VR6 roadsters have been delivered to dealers – a year later than planned. An all-new German concern reviving a historic brand, the bike features an innovative 1200cc VR6 engine...

Vespa announce 'retro-futurist' 946

Vespa announce 'retro-futurist' 946

Italian scooter legends Piaggio have unveiled their latest offering from Vespa – the rather beautiful special edition 946, in both 125cc and 150cc versions The bike will use the firm’s three-valve...

BMW custom concept confirmed for 2013 launch

BMW custom concept confirmed for 2013 launch

BMW have confirmed at the Milan Show that their new rumoured ‘custom concept’ will be making it’s debut in 2013. The bike, based on a R1200, wasn’t on display at the show, but a statement by BMW boss...

Poll: Yellow Hayabusa, yuk or yeah?

Poll: Yellow Hayabusa, yuk or yeah?

Suzuki have released photos of this rather bright colourscheme for the new Hayabusa out next year, which will be on display at their stand at Motorcycle Live. They’ve hinted that if they get enough...

Rieju announce learner streetfighters

Rieju announce learner streetfighters

Spanish manufacturer Rieju have announced details of their new RS3 NKD, a naked version of their popular 125cc learner sports bike the RS3. The bike will share the 125cc Yamaha engine of the RS3 and...

Video: KTM 1290 Superduke at the Milan Show

Video: KTM 1290 Superduke at the Milan Show

KTM has unveiled a prototype Superduke 1290 at the EICMA Show in Milan. KTM also released a video showing the new bike in action, which can be viewed at the bottom of this page. milan12

MILAN SHOW: All-new Triumph Daytona 675 released

MILAN SHOW: All-new Triumph Daytona 675 released

All-new engine More power More torque Lighter Switchable ABS Slipper clutch New chassis Don’t be fooled by the familiar lines of the 2013 Triumph Daytona 675; this is an all-new bike with a new...

Milan Show: Husqvarna Baja concept unveiled

Milan Show: Husqvarna Baja concept unveiled

This is an updated version – which looks production-ready to our eyes – of Husqvarna’s Baja model. The small detailing has moved the concept on, and the Baja is clearly not far off being a completely...

Milan Show: Three new Honda 500s for 2013

Milan Show: Three new Honda 500s for 2013

Three new Honda’s sharing much of the same basic bike have been revealed with the same 500cc parallel twin motor, chassis and running gear, and are squarely aimed at restricted licence holders hoping...

Milan Show: New Diavel Strada

Milan Show: New Diavel Strada

An ugly Ducati is a rare old beast these days but the new Diavel Strada could be the first since the original Multistrada 1000 turned stomachs in 2003, or the easily forgotten Indiana of 1982 slipped...

Milan Show: New Ducati 1199 Panigale R

Milan Show: New Ducati 1199 Panigale R

Right on cue, Ducati has revealed the ultimate iteration of the 1199 Panigale superbike with the ‘absolute flagship’ R version, which sits atop the range and above the existing bikes in terms of...

Milan Show: New Ducati Hypermotard & Hyperstrada

Milan Show: New Ducati Hypermotard & Hyperstrada

Ducati has announced a new Hypermotard 800 and an adventure-touring spin-off called the Hyperstrada, in Milan today. Both share the same 821cc V-twin which uses the second generation Testastretta 11°...

More detail breaks about the new middle Brutale

More detail breaks about the new middle Brutale

MCN showed you the new Brutale last week, but we now have more detail about the new middleweight model. The 800 tips the scales at an impressive 167kg, while delivering a claimed 125bhp @ 11,600rpm,...

First official photos of the new street-moto MV Agusta Rivale

First official photos of the new street-moto MV Agusta Rivale

MCN exclusively showed you the first official sketch of the all-new Rivale last week, and this week we can bring you the first photos of the finished bike. Weighing in at 170kg, and doling out...

New Aprilia Caponord 1200 revealed

New Aprilia Caponord 1200 revealed

Aprilia has resurrected the Caponord name with this all-new 1200cc V-twin adventure bike which packs cutting-edge technology including semi-active suspension, traction control and ABS. The Italian...

Moto Morini back from the dead

Moto Morini back from the dead

Moto Morini, geting back on their feet from bankruptcy, have shunned this year’s EICMA show, instead deciding to launch their 2013 in Milan at the same time. They haven’t set the world on fire with...

KTM unleash 'the sound of the beast'

KTM unleash 'the sound of the beast'

KTM have, in their usual quirky manner, released a sneak peek of a new model set for unveiling at next week’s EICMA show in Milan. Rumoured to be the new Super Duke, whatever it is sounds amazing, and...

Naked Benelli set for EICMA debut

Naked Benelli set for EICMA debut

Details are starting to emerge ahead of next week’s EICMA show in Milan of Benelli’s first new bike since their takeover by Chinese firm Qianjiang. The naked 600, dubbed the BN600, will move away from...

Italian firm Borile launch new Multiuso

Italian firm Borile launch new Multiuso

Boutique Italian manufacturer Borile have released their latest offering, the Multiuso – a trailie-utility bike hybrid with a 230cc air-cooled, four stroke engine. The Multiuso is aimed both at town...

New Suzuki Inazuma 250 shown off

Suzuki have released a promo video for their new Inazuma 250 prior to it’s official unveiling at Motorcycle Live later in the month. The 250 commuter, let to rival Honda’s CBR250 and Kawasaki’s 300 ninja, will be built in China, allowing a competitive on the road price of only £3499. Expect performance of around 24bhp and an economic 85 miles to the gallon.

French firm unveils carbon-framed V-twin superbike

French firm unveils carbon-framed V-twin superbike

A carbon-framed turbo-charged V-twin superbike has been unveiled by French manufacturer Boxer Design. Called the Superbob, its 1000cc engine has been developed in partnership with Akira Technologies,...

New G650GS-powered Husqvarna street bike unveiled

New G650GS-powered Husqvarna street bike unveiled

A new Husqvarna 650cc single-cylinder road bike has been unveiled today. The Strada uses the engine from BMW’s G650GS. It has been shown as a ‘concept’ at the Paris motorcycle show but is set to go...

Indian Sunoco Classic Racing Concept

Indian Sunoco Classic Racing Concept

Here’s my design for an Indian concept motorcycle.

KTM drops prices for 2012

KTM drops prices for 2012

KTM has cut the prices on three of its 2012 models. The Austrian firm has reduced the price of the new 690 Duke and 2012 versions of its 990 Super Duke R and 990 Supermoto R. The Supermoto R is down...

Yamaha price cut shock

Yamaha price cut shock

Yamaha has announced dramatic and favourable price reductions on five key 2012 models. The bikes are all 600cc plus and are from several classes including sports, adventure and roadster models. The...

Suzuki reveals sub-£3500 Inazuma 250

Suzuki reveals sub-£3500 Inazuma 250

Suzuki has launched an all-new 250 called the Inazuma at the NEC show. An all-new 248cc parallel twin powers what Suzuki says is B-King-influenced design for newcomers and returning riders. No price,...

Revamped engine for latest Moto Guzzi V7s

Revamped engine for latest Moto Guzzi V7s

Moto Guzzi’s popular smaller V-twin range has received a complete makeover for 2012 – proving once again that parent Piaggio is investing heavily in reviving the historic marque. At last week’s Milan...

Techy Kawasaki Versys 1000 is dark horse of class

Techy Kawasaki Versys 1000 is dark horse of class

Despite its derivative styling and the impression of parts sourced from other bikes, Kawasaki’s new entrant into the adventure bike class is much more than a Z1000 in new clothes, MCN can now...

Honda's V4 Crosstourer GS-rival gets sporty edge

Honda's V4 Crosstourer GS-rival gets sporty edge

Honda’s all-new adventure bike – the V4 Crosstourer – is significantly different to the prototype version first unveiled a year ago and will bring new sophistication, technology and riding pleasure to...

Yamaha TZR-1 King Kenny concept

Yamaha TZR-1 King Kenny concept

Here’s my concept for a modern old-school racer. Based on the engine from the current Yamaha R1, it is a tribute to Kenny Roberts Sr.

2012 KTM Duke: most potent single-cylinder road bike ever

2012 KTM Duke: most potent single-cylinder road bike ever

More power, less weight, improved refinement and ABS as standard  – the new KTM 690 Duke promises to be more fun, easier to ride and safer. Now making a claimed 70bhp, it’s also the most powerful...

Honda CR1100 Dick Mann concept

Honda CR1100 Dick Mann concept

Here’s my design for a Honda motorcycle, built as a tribute to 1970 Daytona winner Dick Mann.