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Honda Crosstourer SE unveiled

06 April 2012 by MCN

The Honda Crosstourer is to be joined by a higher spec SE model, when the new adventure bike hits dealers April 14-15. The Crosstourer SE comes with an aluminium look 32 litre top box, which can be...

Kawasaki 1000 Mach X Legend concept

05 April 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi

The true Kawasaki spirit!

Which bike should I choose?

05 April 2012 by RICHARD545

I’ve been given a budget of approximately £7500 by my employer to buy a replacement for my 2004 Hornet 600. I need to commute 50 miles into London from Essex every day and initially thought of either a new 600 Hornet, its big brother the CB1000R, or a Street Triple. Then a friend suggested, as it’s not my money and I haven’t got to pay for servicing, a KTM RC8. Which one do I choose?

Moto Morini Rebello 1200 revealed

02 April 2012 by Liam Marsden

Moto Morini has revealed the all-new Rebello 1200, less than a year after the firm was rescued from bankruptcy. The Rebello 1200 was slowly revealed piece by piece over a month, and now the final...

Moto Guzzi reveals endurance racer kit

23 March 2012 by Andy Downes

Moto Guzzi has developed a bolt-on factory kit to transform any clip-on equipped V7 into a replica 1970s endurance racer. The kit has been inspired by the 1969 Moto Guzzi V7 Record prototype, an...

New 165bhp Motus V4 revealed

23 March 2012 by Andy Downes

New American manufacturer Motus has taken the wraps off the final two versions of the Motus MST-01 V4 sport tourers which go on sale in America later this year. The MST-01 has a 1650cc...

Limited edition KTM 690 Duke Track launched

23 March 2012 by Andy Downes

KTM has launched a limited edition track-only version of the new 690 Duke, based on the bikes competing in the 2012 KTM-sponsored European Junior Cup (EJC). Just 200 examples of the bike are to have...

Ducati 798 Desmosport R concept

22 March 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my concept for a new, ‘basic’ sportsbikes from Ducati. No advaned materials and engineering processes. 100bhp, 164kg, all for less than 9000 Euros. Are you sure you need a Panigale to have fun?

Triumph Explorer 1200 launches in dealers March 22

20 March 2012 by Liam Marsden

The new Triumph Explorer 1200 will be launched at dealer’s across the UK at 6pm on Thursday March 22. The Explorer represents Triumph’s first foray in to the ultra-competitive big adventure bike...

Triumph Bonneville 110th 'Anniversary Special' unveiled

16 March 2012 by Liam Marsden

To celebrate 110 years of manufacturing motorcycles, Triumph has just unveiled the 110th Anniversary Special Bonneville, which will be limited to 1,000 units priced at £7,399. The Anniversary Special...

Moto Morini is back with the Rebello

15 March 2012 by MCN

Historic marque Moto Morini will debut a new model dubbed ‘Rebello’ just under a year after the firm was rescued from bankruptcy by two Italian entrepeneurs. No details are being released about the...

Yamaha TZ6 Classic Racer concept

12 March 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi

For the 50th anniversary of its participation in the World Grand Prix, Yamaha could present the TZ6. A concept bike in tribute to the legendary 250 and TZ 350, which gave the factory of Iwata...

Video: Ducati 1199 Panigale RS

09 March 2012 by MCN

This is the Ducati 1199 Panigale RS, the bike which will be raced in the British Superbike championship in 2012. The Ducati 1199RS will be used by two BSB teams in 2012, Moto Rapido Racing and Jentin...

New Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 spied

02 March 2012 by Andy Downes

Triumph’s never-ending onslaught of new bikes shows no sign of slowing after a keen-eyed MCN reader scooped the new 2013 Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 parked while out testing. The spy shot shows a new...

Triumph Explorer 1200: How it compares to its rivals

02 March 2012 by MCN

The Triumph Explorer 1200 represents Triumph’s first foray in to the ultra-competitive big adventure bike class, competing against bikes like the BMW R1200GS, KTM 990 Adventure and new Honda VFR1200X...

BMW G650GS Sertao comes to dealers March 3

02 March 2012 by Liam Marsden

The new-for-2012 BMW G650GS Sertao will be unveiled at BMW dealers across the UK on March 3, with demo bikes available for test rides. The Seratao – named after a region in Brazil – is a special...

Pic gallery: Ducati 1199 Panigale BSB bikes arrive

02 March 2012 by Liam Marsden

These are the first pictures of the Ducati 1199RS, the bike supplied to British Superbike race teams at a cost of £80,000. The Ducati 1199RS will be used by two BSB teams in 2012, Moto Rapido Racing...

New Horex VR6 weeks away from production

24 February 2012 by MCN

Reborn German manufacturer Horex is about to enter the first production stages of the all-new VR6 Roadster which has a series of innovations including a clever and compact 1218cc six-cylinder...

2013 Triumph Trophy spied in finished form

23 February 2012 by MCN

This exclusive spy shot of Triumph’s all-new Trophy 1200 is the first to show the bike in final form – most of the details are complete and the bike is nearing production readiness. The Trophy has...

Triumph Explorer 1200: What do you want to know?

16 February 2012 by Marc Potter

Next week MCN is riding the new Triumph Explorer 1200 at its world launch in Spain, and we want to put your questions to the Triumph team who built the bike. The new 139bhp three-cylinder adventure...

Bimota TB-CR concept

15 February 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here is my concept for a Bimota cafe racer powered by the Triumph Bonneville engine. A perfect Anglo-Italian wedding.

Picture gallery: Troy Bayliss having fun on the Ducati 1199 Panigale

14 February 2012 by Liam Marsden

Troy Bayliss may be retired but he’s still pretty handy on a bike, as these pictures show. Bayliss is pictured here at the YAS Marina circuit, Abu Dhabi having fun on the all-new Ducati 1199 Panigale,...

New Aprilia Caponord 1200 revealed

06 February 2012 by Ben Purvis

This is the long-anticipated Aprilia Caponord, designed to rival machines such as Ducati’s Multistrada 1200 as a road-oriented dual-sport-tourer. The bike was snapped at Piaggio Group’s annual dealer...

Bimota XXX concept

06 February 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my “XXX” concept, the iconoclast of the “sport spirit” Bimota. Could this be the beginning of a new era?

Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show: Victory Judge and Cross Roads Classic LE unveiled

03 February 2012 by Andy Downes

American firm Victory has unveiled two new models at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle show as they make a European first appearance. The bikes have been unveiled on the Victory stand at the show...

New KTM Super Duke 1290 spied

03 February 2012 by Andy Downes

KTM’s all-new 1290cc V-twin Super Duke has been spotted strapped onto a trailer in Tenerife as the prototype machine undergoes endurance testing before its launch later this year. It is clear from the...

Husqvarna Baja concept set for production

02 February 2012 by MCN

Husqvarna has shown this Baja concept bike which is almost certainly tipped for production within the next year – much like the similar Moab concept bike shown last November. The Baja uses the 650cc...

New Harley-Davidson 72 and Softail Slim unveiled

02 February 2012 by Phil West

Say hello to Harley-Davidson’s brand new ‘Seventy-Two’ and Softail Slim – its two major new model releases for 2012. The XL1200V Seventy Two is based on the 1200 Sportster and inspired by the...

New KTM Adventure spied on test

26 January 2012 by MCN

This is the all-new KTM Adventure with a 1290cc V-twin engine which is expected to produce around 130bhp – 25bhp more than its arch-rival, the BMW R1200GS. The bike was spotted while undergoing road...

Ducati begins 1199 Panigale production

25 January 2012 by Andy Downes

Ducati has finally started building the hotly-anticipated and all-new 1199 Panigale superbike at the Bologna factory this week. The Panigale is the all-new 200bhp 1200cc V-twin superbike the firm...

New Victory Judge unveiled

23 January 2012 by Phil West

This is Victory’s new Judge – the latest bike to follow the trend for blacked-out, minimalist, hot rod-style cruisers. Unveiled this week at the New York Motorcycle Show, the Judge is a mean ‘n’...

2012 Triumphs at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show

23 January 2012 by MCN

The new Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 and Speed Triple R will head Triumph’s stand at this year’s Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show, on February 2-5. The Triumph Tiger Explorer – aimed squarely at the BMW...

Kymco to launch new Downtown 125i

23 January 2012 by Sam Loveridge

Kymco are launching a new 125i version of the Downtown 300i, following its award-winning success last year. The 125i will offer the same technical specs as its predecessor, but with a 125cc capacity,...

Honda reveals new finance deals

18 January 2012 by Andy Downes

Honda has revealed details of a host of new offers and finance deals on new motorcycles and scooters which will run until March 31. The deals even include the new Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade which is...

Aprilia announces SRV850 price

16 January 2012 by Sam Loveridge

The new Aprilia SRV850 superscooter will retail for £7799 when it goes on sale in February, Aprilia has revealed. Aprilia claims the SRV, which is essentially a facelifted Gilera GP800, combines the...

Kawasaki dealers launch 2012 range on 2 February

16 January 2012 by Andy Downes

More than 70 Kawasaki dealers on the evening of February 2 will be launching four new-for-2012 motorcycles, with each event also including some free prizes in a countrywide free-to-enter draw. New...

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