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Milan Show: 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 attacks BMW R1200GS head-on

09 November 2009 by Andy Downes

Milan Show: 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 attacks BMW R1200GS head-on

Ducati is aiming the new Multistrada 1200 at the heart of the BMW R1200GS but has given the motorcycle an ultra-modern twist and 150bhp. The Multistrada is one of the most hotly-anticipated new...

2010 Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory introduced

09 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

2010 Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory introduced

Aprilia is introducing the Dorsoduro Factory for 2010 – an upgraded version of the Dorsoduro which will continue to be available. Find an Aprilia for sale The Dorsoduro Factory will go head to head...

Aprilia Shiver 750 revised for 2010

09 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Aprilia Shiver 750 revised for 2010

The Shiver 750 is widely regarded as a good bike, but rivals like the Triumph Street Triple have beaten the bike both in back-to-back tests and in sales. Find an Aprilia Shiver 750 for sale For...

Husqvarna to launch twin-cam supermoto

08 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Rumours at the Stoneleigh Dirt Bike Show are that Husqvarna will launch a brand new SM630 supermoto at the Milan Show. The 600cc engine is to be based on the existing design but is thought to feature a twin-cam top end for more power across the range. Estimates suggest the new engine will deliver between 15-20bhp more. Husqvarna is also expected to launch a new small-capacity off-road machine...

Ural launch ‘Red October’ sidecar

06 November 2009 by Phil West

Ural launch ‘Red October’ sidecar

This is Russian manufacturer Ural’s new, limited edition ‘Red October’ sidecar combination – which just goes to prove that Russians do have a sense of humour, after all. Produced at the request of its...

Electric superbike launched with new video

06 November 2009 by John Westlake

The company that built the world’s first electric superbike has unveiled the machine at the SEMA tuning show in the US. The company has produced a new video of the bike to accompany the launch. The Mavizen – which was first shown in MCN two weeks ago – is based around a KTM RC8. It has a lithium-ion battery, and a claimed top speed of 131mph. The bike’s expected to cost about £25,000 in...

New fuel-injected RMZ250 breaks cover

06 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

New fuel-injected RMZ250 breaks cover

Visitors to the Dirt Bike Show at Stoneleigh got their first public glimpse of the 2010 Suzuki RMZ250 – the first MX2 race bike equipped with electronic fuel injection. The 2010 &7mm bore x 53.6mm...

World premier: Sherco st2.9 trials bike

06 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

World premier: Sherco st2.9 trials bike

Sherco launched their all-new st2.9 trials bike at the Dirt Bike Show, Stoneleigh today. The 290cc two-stroke single had not even been shown to the Spanish press and fans when the UK importer, Malcolm...

Sherco’s new 300cc enduro

06 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Sherco’s new 300cc enduro

Sherco have developed a new 300cc fuel-injected enduro machine to suit the trail rider. The SE 3.0i-f was launched at the Dirt Bike Show, Stoneleigh today. Sherco’s Martin Rathmell told MCN: “The new...

KTM’s new cross-country quad

06 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

KTM’s new cross-country quad

KTM unveiled its new road-legal, cross-country quad at the Stoneleigh Dirt Bike Show today. Dubbed the 525XC ATV it features a revised version of the race-bred single-cylinder engine used in KTM’s...

First glimpse of Husqvarna’s 2010 125 two-strokes

06 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

First glimpse of Husqvarna’s 2010 125 two-strokes

It is several months since Husqvarna launched their 2010 range of off-road machines but visitors at the Dirt Bike Show, Stoneleigh today got their first look at the firm’s CR125 and WR125 two-strokes...

New Husaberg FE390 enduro

06 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

New Husaberg FE390 enduro

Husaberg launched its brand new FE390 enduro machine for the first time in the UK at the Dirt Bike Show, Stoneleigh Park yesterday. The 393.3cc four-valve, four-stroke, fuel-injected, six-speed,...

My new Moto Guzzi designs

05 November 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

My new Moto Guzzi designs

Here are my designs for three new Moto Guzzis. Based on the 1200 eight-valve engine are the fully faired Daytona R, the half faired Daytona S and the naked Sport 8V.

Spot the difference: 2007 Vs 2010 R1200 GS Adventure

05 November 2009 by Andy Downes

Spot the difference: 2007 Vs 2010 R1200 GS Adventure

BMW are claiming there are a multitude of changes to the new R1200GS but we reckon its going to take a pretty keen eye to spot all of the changes. How do you think you can do. The new BMW R1200GS has...

BMW R1200RT gets twin cam motor for 2010

05 November 2009 by Andy Downes

BMW R1200RT gets twin cam motor for 2010

The BMW R1200RT is getting a new double overhead camshaft engine in common with the new BMW R1200GS with more power and a better fairing for even better comfort. BMW motorcycles for sale The R1200RT...

2010 BMW R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure first official photographs

05 November 2009 by Andy Downes

2010 BMW R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure first official photographs

BMW‘s massive-selling R1200GS has been given an engine overhaul for 2010 as the firm attempts to keep the bike at the top of the sales league and head-off opposition from rivals. The 2010 BMW R1200GS...

New Rieju RS3 125 to be launched at Milan - UPDATED

02 November 2009 by Phil West

New Rieju RS3 125 to be launched at Milan - UPDATED

MCN has just received full technical details of Rieju’s new RS3 sports 125 which is due to be officially unveiled at the Milan Show next week (Nov 9). These images show how the new bike, which...

NEC Show: World’s first electric superbike unveiled

30 November 2008 by Laura Kennerley

NEC Show: World’s first electric superbike unveiled

This is the first prototype of the world’s first electric road legal bike. The TTX01 has been unveiled at the 2008 NEC Bike Show by a team of British engineers and is due to go in to production in...

Poll: Should Aprilia put the Mana X into production

26 November 2008 by Liam Marsden

Poll: Should Aprilia put the Mana X into production

Aprilia recently unveiled the Mana X prototype at the Cologne Show – a wild flat-track style motorcycle based on the semi-automatic Aprilia Mana 850. As oppose to the plain, commuter style of the...

Video: Aprilia RSV4 road bike

26 November 2008 by Andy Downes

MCN was granted exclusive access to the new Aprilia RSV4 superbike at the Noale factory last week and we were also able to get this video of the bike showing details of the 180bhp V4 machine. See pictures of the Aprilia RSV4 World Superbike racer The bike will not be on show at the NEC bike show so this will be the closest many people can get until the bike hits dealers in the middle of...

Video: Ducati 1198 Promotional video

25 November 2008 by Trevor Franklin

Just as we were all thinking the Ducati 1098 was the best V-twin ever, out of nowhere Ducati’s 1198 appears and you can see it here in our video. Watch Troy Bayliss larking about on the new Ducati 1198 in their promotional video below and read the full article on the motorcycle in MCN, Wednesday, 26 November, 2008.

Vaillante MotoGP

18 November 2008 by Oberdan Bezzi

Vaillante MotoGP

Between fiction and reality. The new French team for 2010 World MotoGP Champhionship. The VAILLANTE MotoGP V4 will be equipped by pneumatic valve engine, chassis completely in carbon fibre and...

Official BMW sketches show Lo-Rider's customisation potential

17 November 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Official BMW sketches show Lo-Rider's customisation potential

BMW is choosing from twelve designs for the Lo-Rider concept, official sketches reveal, and the concept is designed to make personalising your bike easier than ever. BMW gave MCN access to the twelve...

Video: BMW S1000RR in action

17 November 2008 by Andy Downes

Video: BMW S1000RR in action

BMW has released another video of it’s road-going S1000RR superbike – this time undergoing testing at the Spanish Albacete circuit. The bike is covered in contour-deflecting black and white camoflage...

Gilera 600 Supersport & Streetracer

12 November 2008 by Oberdan Bezzi

Gilera 600 Supersport & Streetracer

After the presentation of the new APRILIA Superbike, Piaggio Group want to throw again also the historic brand GILERA. In fact, I think in the first days of the 2009 it will come introduced to...

Poll: Should BMW build the Lo-Rider?

12 November 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Poll: Should BMW build the Lo-Rider?

BMW is looking for feedback on the Lo-Rider concept revealed at the Milan Show last week, so MCN has setup an online poll to see what you think. BMWs for sale The motorcycle is based on BMW’s 1170cc...

Video: BMW S1000RR onboard footage

10 November 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Video: BMW S1000RR onboard footage

BMW has released official onboard footage of the new S1000RR superbike testing at Oschersleben recently. BMWs for sale The bike appears to be testing on a public trackday, and is seen catching and...

Video: 2009 Aprilia RSV4 and Yamaha R1 take to the track

07 November 2008 by Michael Guy

Video: 2009 Aprilia RSV4 and Yamaha R1 take to the track

We’ve got video of the 2009 Yamaha R1 and the Aprilia RSV4 in action for the first time with Max Biaggi, Ben Spies and Tom Sykes out on track at the Portimao circuit. The two machines have been...

Milan Show: BMW unveil Lo Rider concept

04 November 2008 by Andy Downes

Milan Show: BMW unveil Lo Rider concept

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 Chris Newbigging

Milan Show: Husqvarna SMQ450

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 Chris Newbigging

Milan Show: Aprilia Mana X

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 Chris Newbigging

Milan Show: Bimota DB7 Oronero

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 Chris Newbigging

Ducati 1198 official pictures

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 MCN

Ducati Streetfighter 1098 latest

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 Liam Marsden

Picture gallery: Suzuki RM-Z450

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 Ben Purvis

KTM RC4 details revealed

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...