November

Ducati Diavel wins over UK riders

Ducati Diavel wins over UK riders

Ducati is covering new ground with the Diavel – a boldly-styled cruiser/muscle bike with sportsbike power and chassis parts. When spy pictures first appeared, the reaction from some motorcyclenews.com...

New Aprilia Tuono V4 - 'spirit of the old bike, cutting-edge tech'

New Aprilia Tuono V4 - 'spirit of the old bike, cutting-edge tech'

The new 162bhp V4 Tuono has kept the style and soul of the bruising V-twin it replaces, according to the man who designed it. The new bike follows the basic design principles of the original RSV1000...

Interview: How Triumph built the Tiger 800XC

Interview: How Triumph built the Tiger 800XC

Although Triumph would like to claim a strong heritage in off-road motorcycling, referring to the ‘50s and ‘60s, where the name Tiger and Tiger Cub originated, in truth, the modern Hinckley concern...

Triumph Tiger 800 prices confirmed

Triumph Tiger 800 prices confirmed

Triumph has just confirmed the prices and expected availability of its two new Tiger 800 variants – and they’re even cheaper than first reported. Find a Triumph motorcycle for sale The...

2011 Honda SH300i revealed

2011 Honda SH300i revealed

The Honda SH300i big-wheel scooter has been updated for 2011, with changes to bodywork, chassis and suspension.  Find a scooter for sale Honda are very proud of the updated model’s level of...

Benelli TNT anniversary specials

Benelli TNT anniversary specials

Benelli is to mark its centenary in 2011 with two new special anniversary models. Find a Benelli for sale At the Milan Show last week the historic Italian marque, since 2005 owned by Chinese company...

2011 Honda CBR600F creators speak out

2011 Honda CBR600F creators speak out

The creators of the 2011 Honda CBR600F say they hope the new bike will revitalise the 600cc market by offering riders a less extreme user-friendly sports bike. 2011 Honda CBR600F gallery Sales of...

George White 5-4-3-2-1 deal on new bikes

George White 5-4-3-2-1 deal on new bikes

If you’re in the market for a new bike, you could do a lot worse than taking up George White on their new 5-4-3-2-1 deal.  Buy a new bike from them and you’ll get: 5 years 0% finance, £99 deposit 4...

Sanglas S660 design

Sanglas S660 design

Here’s my idea for the return of Sanglas.

2011 KTM RC8R gets smoother and slicker

2011 KTM RC8R gets smoother and slicker

KTM is giving the RC8R its first significant update for 2011, with engine, suspension and cosmetic tweaks. The changes are intended to make the RC8R more competitive against revamped opposition such...

Yamaha 660 TT Spirit

Yamaha 660 TT Spirit

My idea for the Yamaha 660 TT Spirit. It would have the spirit of a pure, old school off road bike.

Milan Show 2010

Robin finds out that the new Tiger 800 is the real deal at last. Had to go to the Milan Show to find it though!

2011 Honda CBR600F - full tech specs

2011 Honda CBR600F - full tech specs

The new 2011 Honda CBR600F claims to offer near-sportsbike levels of performance in a useable, practical and pillion-friendly package.   2011 Honda CBR600F gallery 2011 Honda CBR600F – it’s...

2011 Honda CBR600F gallery

2011 Honda CBR600F gallery

Honda say they designed the 2011 CBR600F to have a “timeless elegance”, so it remains desirable and current for years to come.  2011 Honda CBR600F – it’s back! 2011 Honda CBR600F – full tech...

Milan bike show: New KTM 350 EXC-F Factory

Milan bike show: New KTM 350 EXC-F Factory

This fuel-injected motocross bike is the new KTM 350 EXC-F Factory. Revealed at the Milan motorcycle show by off-road legend David Knight, KTM claims the 350cc DOHC single can manage the same output...

Video: 2011 Honda motorcycles at the Milan bike show

Video: 2011 Honda motorcycles at the Milan bike show

Honda have revealed a whole host of new 2011 motorcycles at the Milan bike show, including the Crossrunner, new CBR600F, Crosstourer concept and the CBR250R. Watch the video for a look at some of next...

Milan bike show: Honda New Mid Concept scooter

Milan bike show: Honda New Mid Concept scooter

Honda has unveiled the New Mid Concept scooter at the Milan motorcycle show. Find a scooter for sale Aimed at taking on Yamaha’s TMax-led dominance of the performance scooter market, few technical...

Video: Aprilia Tuono V4 unveiled

Video: Aprilia Tuono V4 unveiled

Aprilia has revealed the finished Tuono V4 which is essentially a 162bhp version of the RSV4 superbike, without the fairing.  Find an Aprilia Tuono for sale The new bike will be on sale in the UK...

Milan bike show: Husqvarna Mille 3 concept

Milan bike show: Husqvarna Mille 3 concept

Husqvarna unveiled the mad Mille 3 concept bike at the Milan show today – a V3 triple cruiser/sportsbike cross built to show off Husqvarna’s designing talent. The peculiar machine isn’t designed for...

Video: BMW Concept C scooter

Video: BMW Concept C scooter

BMW have released this video of their new Concept C – a two-wheeler that they claim combines the handling of a motorcycle and the comfort of a scooter.  BMW Concept C scooter – official...

Milan bike show: BMW Concept C scooter

Milan bike show: BMW Concept C scooter

BMW has just unveiled the Concept C – a prototype scooter giving a glimpse of how BMW’s first big scooter will look when a production machine is released in the next few years. Video: BMW Concept C...

Video: Ducati Diavel in action

Ducati have released this official video of the new Diavel in action. Milan bike show: Ducati Diavel – Price and first impression The 162bhp, £12,995 muscle bike is currently being inspected in Milan by MCN’s reporters.

Video: KTM slammed over 125 Duke vids

Video: KTM slammed over 125 Duke vids

KTM is defending its position after recent 125 Duke adverts featured exactly the kind of aggressive riding that boss Stefan Pierer is trying to ban. The videos show teenage riders on pavements...

Milan bike show: Ducati Diavel - Price and first impression

Milan bike show: Ducati Diavel - Price and first impression

Ducati’s new Diavel will cost £12,995 for the base model when it arrives in the UK in January 2011, MCN can reveal. The higher-spec Carbon model will be £15,495, or £15,895 for the Carbon Red with...

Milan bike show: Honda Crosstourer concept revealed

Milan bike show: Honda Crosstourer concept revealed

Honda has just revealed the Crosstourer concept – a brand new adventure sport bike powered by the VFR1200F engine. The Honda Crosstourer adopts the Dual-Clutch version of the VFR’s V4 engine in a...

2011 Honda CBR600F - it's back!

2011 Honda CBR600F - it's back!

Honda’s much loved CBR600F all-rounder is back for 2011. 2011 Honda CBR600F – full tech specs 2011 Honda CBR600F gallery Dropped from the range in 2006, the new bike uses the current Hornet’s...

2011 Honda Crossrunner official pictures

2011 Honda Crossrunner official pictures

Here are the first pics of Honda’s new adventure / road bike hybrid, the Crossrunner. Based on the VFR800 engine, it will make 100bhp and 59ftlb of torque.  Read the full story in the next issue of...

Ducati Monster 1100 Evo revealed

Ducati Monster 1100 Evo revealed

Another new release at this week’s Milan Motorcycle Show is the Monster 1100 Evo. Find a Ducati Monster 1100 for sale The upgraded monster will boast a 5bhp upgrade on the standard 1100 as well as...

All-new 2011 Hondas revealed in this week's MCN

All-new 2011 Hondas revealed in this week's MCN

Honda are unveiling their 2011 at the Milan show this morning, but you can read full details on the Crossrunner, CBR600F, CBR125R and CBR250R in this week’s MCN, on sale Wednesday 3rd November.  ...

Ducati Diavel: first finished pics

Ducati Diavel: first finished pics

For those of you who can’t wait for this week’s Milan Motorcycle Show… here are some pictures of the new Ducati Diavel. Published by a Ducati dealer in Arboga, Sweden, the Diavel was apparently shown...

MV Agusta F3 revealed

MV Agusta F3 revealed

This is the first picture of the 675cc MV Agusta F3, courtesy of hellforleather. The three cylinder sportsbike is a midweight variation of the F4, will cost around £10,000 and is currently claimed to...

KTM’s 2011 range sneak peek

KTM’s 2011 range sneak peek

Here’s a sneak peak at KTM’s 2011 bikes, due to be revealed at the Milan Motorcycle Show this week. Our reporters are already in Italy and will be sending back all the images, videos and details the...

Asphaltfighters Stormbringer: the £52,000 280bhp, 200mph Kawasaki ZX-10R

Asphaltfighters Stormbringer: the £52,000 280bhp, 200mph Kawasaki ZX-10R

This is the most extreme road-going 1000cc sportsbike in the world: 280bhp, Kawasaki ZX-10R-based Asphaltfighters Stormbringer. Built in Germany, the Stormbringer takes a standard 165bhp Kawasaki...

NEC Show: Royal Enfield Woodsman and Lewis Leathers edition revealed

NEC Show: Royal Enfield Woodsman and Lewis Leathers edition revealed

Royal Enfield is showcasing its new Woodsman EFI and Lewis Leathers limited edition at the NEC show for the first time. Get all the latest NEC Show news The Woodsman harks back to the 1955 model...

NEC Show: Suzuki GSX-R750 special edition revealed

NEC Show: Suzuki GSX-R750 special edition revealed

Suzuki has unveiled its new GSX-R750 special edition to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the GSX-R name. Get all the latest NEC Show news Only 25 of the model, pictured here, will be available to...

NEC Show: Suzuki GSX1250FA makes UK debut

NEC Show: Suzuki GSX1250FA makes UK debut

Suzuki’s all-new GSX1250FA made its UK debut at the NEC in Birmingham today. Get all the latest NEC Show news The new 1250 is the big brother of the GSX650F, which was launched in 2007 and went on...