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Suzuki SV650 Trail concept

11 June 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my concept of a retro-inspired trail bike based on the SV650 engine. The dual sport that everyone wants!

BMW S1000RR naked bike spied testing

08 June 2012 by MCN

BMW is already well ahead in the development of a naked version of its class-leading S1000RR superbike as these spy shots taken at a BMW test facility reveal. The naked S1000RR – to be called the...

£1765 of free kit with BMW R1200GS

08 June 2012 by Liam Marsden

BMW is offering £1765 worth of free kit with every new R1200GS bought before the end of the year. You’ll get a titanium Akrapovic end can, tinted screen, 13-19litre tank bag, expandable Vario panniers...

BMW R1250GS spied

08 June 2012 by MCN

The upcoming BMW R1250GS has been spied during testing, showing many upgrades over the current R1200GS. It’s impossible to overstate the importance to BMW of the new R1250GS – the firm simply has to...

Get a Yamaha 125 for the price of a pint a day

01 June 2012 by Liam Marsden

From today, all of Yamaha’s motorcycles and scooters up 125cc are available on a 0% finance offer. The plan runs over a 24 month period with a minimum of a £99 deposit. Or look at it this way; the...

Updates and brand new model for Honda off-road range

31 May 2012 by Liam Marsden

Honda has unveiled a brand new off-road bike – the CRF110F – along with a host of updates for the CRF450R and CRF250R. The CRF110F is an all-new bike aimed at 8-11 year olds. The 2013 CRF450R features...

Is this the coolest Yamaha T-Max on the planet?

30 May 2012 by Liam Marsden

Maxi scooters generally aren’t the coolest looking vehicles on the road -their masses of plastic making them look like bulbous alien spaceships at best. This Yamaha T-Max is the creation of German...

1000cc sports bike owners - your opinions, please

28 May 2012 by MCN

The 1000cc sports bike class has now split in two – there are now the ‘extreme’ 1000s and the more ‘real world’ 1000s. Bikes like the Panigale, RSV4, S1000RR, ZX-10R and F4 RR now fall into the...

Biiista electric bike nearing launch

25 May 2012 by MCN

Say hello to the Biiista, an electric bike developed by Austrian firm Hammerschmid Maschienebau which is due to be launched soon. With a claimed 60mph top speed and 60 mile range, this futuristic...

Kawasaki launches 2013 motocross collection

24 May 2012 by Phil West

Kawasaki has launched its 2013 motocross collection, with the new KX250F and KX450F. Both bikes come with updated styling and improved performance. The KX450F comes with a new ‘pneumatic spring fork’...

Street Pack for Suzuki GSR750

24 May 2012 by MCN

Suzuki have launched a ‘Street Pack’ for the GSR750 Consisting of a single seat cowl, tank protector and fuel cap trim, belly pan, fly screen and rim decal, the pack costs £549 including fitment – a...

Suzuki launches test ride roadshow

21 May 2012 by Zoe Richards

Suzuki will be taking its range of 2012 bikes on a nationwide demo roadshow from this Saturday. People will be able to visit local dealers with the chance to test new models and get some exclusive...

New KTM Super Duke 1290 spied

17 May 2012 by MCN

This is the new 150bhp 1290cc KTM Super Duke that was recently spied testing on the roads near the KTM factory in Mattighofen, Austria. The Super Duke will be getting a more powerful version of the...

2013 Triumphs get new colours

16 May 2012 by Liam Marsden

Triumph has unveiled new colours for several of the British manufacturer’s line-up for 2013. The Daytona 675 gets a new Sulphur Yellow paint scheme with yellow pin stripes on the wheels. The front...

Senior citizen advice

14 May 2012 by Brian Ewing

I’ve been riding for many moons and currently ride a BMW 1150RT, but old age is catching up with me and I find that the BMW is just too big and heavy for everyday use. I am looking at buying a Honda 750VTS for commuting, breakfast rides with the guys, keeping out of my wife’s hair and a bit of fun. What do you think?

Brammo Empulse and Empulse R unveiled

11 May 2012 by Liam Marsden

Brammo has recently unveiled the Empulse, an electric bike set to go on sale in 2013. The Empulse uses a six-speed gearbox, has a claimed top speed of 100mph, a claimed range of upto 120 miles and can...

Kawasaki ZX-10R available on 0% finance

11 May 2012 by MCN

The latest Kawasaki ZX-10R is now available on 0% finance with monthly payments of under £250 over four years. Kawasaki is also offereing finance packages on 15 other models, including the Versys 650,...

Finished Triumph Trophy spied

10 May 2012 by Andy Downes

Triumph’s all-new 1200cc Trophy is still months away from being officially launched but an MCN reader managed to get the best shots yet after seeing the bike hidden behind a McDonald’s. The Trophy is...

Ducati Woes

09 May 2012 by graham dore

I own a Ducati Multistrada 1200S which I bought from new in 2010. After a year and a half of trouble free riding the ABS warning light came on last November. I took it to the Ducati dealer and 6 months and 4 visits later, the bike has not been fixed. Various parts have been replaced on the bike (under warranty) with little or no urgency and each time I pick up the bike the problem still exists. I...

Suzuki offer £800 cash back with GSX-R600 and GSX-R750

09 May 2012 by MCN

Suzuki is offering £800 cashback on the GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 as well as low rate finance deals. Suzuki is also offering £500 cashback on the GSX1250FA, GSX650F, Gladius 650 ABS, GSR750 ABS and...

KTM Duke 200 European launch delayed

03 May 2012 by MCN

The new KTM Duke 200, spied by MCN in February 2011, has been delayed by a month due to demand from emerging markets. The bike, which is effectively a Duke 125 with a big-bore kit, is built for KTM by...

Dinli DL282 unveiled

03 May 2012 by MCN

This is the new Dinli DL282, a cruiser which was shown at the International Motor Show in Taiwan last week. It’s powered by a Taiwanese-built single-cylinder, 750cc water-cooled engine. Curiously,...

Vyrus Moto2 bike for the road

02 May 2012 by MCN

Italian specialist bike manufacturer Vyrus has stuck lights and indicators on its 986 Moto2 bike, rendering it road legal. The bike failed to attract any teams willing to run it in the Moto2 series,...

BMW recalls 2012 S1000RRs

02 May 2012 by Andy Downes

BMW is recalling around 1500 2012-model year S1000RRs built so far because of concern over gradual loosening of connecting rod bolts which may cause engine damage. The recall – dubbed a ‘technical...

Poll: Are big adventure bikes killing adventure riding?

01 May 2012 by MCN

In this week’s MCN the new BMW G650GS Sertao is tested against Yamaha’s Tenere 660. Part of the discussion between the testers concentrates on how much easier off-roading is on a bike that feels light...

Touratech builds ultimate BMW G650GS Sertao

27 April 2012 by Liam Marsden

Touratech USA have thrown most of their aftermarket products at the new BMW G650GS Sertao, and ended up with the bike you see to the right. While the bike has been put together by Touratech USA, a...

John Player Norton 961 concept

27 April 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my design concept for a John Player Norton 961. What do you think?

Win a trip on Route 66 with Harley-Davidson

26 April 2012 by MCN

If you take a test ride on a Harley-Davidson – including the new Softail Slim and Sportster 72 – between now and June 30, you will be automatically entered ino a draw to win a trip to the world famous...

Horex VR6 delayed

26 April 2012 by MCN

Despite stating at the end of February that the all-new VR6 Roadster was only weeks away from production, Horex has now stated that the six cylinder machine will not go into production until May. The...

Triumph think of everything

25 April 2012 by Philip Ball

I have just taken delivery of my fabulous Triumph Tiger Explorer. Those Triumph engineers have thought of everything!

BMW maxi scooters delayed

19 April 2012 by Steve Farrell

Production of BMW’s two new maxi scooters has been delayed while the firm tries to remedy quality issues. The C650 GT and C600 Sport were due to go on sale this month on the continent and next month...

Test ride a Kawasaki Versys 1000 and win a touring pack

19 April 2012 by Liam Marsden

Kawasaki has launched a Versys 1000 test ride campaign, with all riders automatically being entered in to a prize draw to win a touring pack worth over £2000. The touring pack contains a Garmin sat...

Poll: Is the new Norton really a Norton?

18 April 2012 by MCN

The front page of this week’s MCN proudly reveals Norton’s new V4 race bike, and the story inside explains how Norton went from a blank sheet of paper to running race bike in six weeks. It’s an...

Name the new Norton V4 Racer

18 April 2012 by MCN

Stuart Garner and the engineers at Norton have been so focused on getting their new V4 racer built to compete at the Isle of Man TT (See the April 18 issue of MCN), that they met our question – ‘What...

New Norton V4 to race at Isle of Man TT

18 April 2012 by MCN

This is the new Norton V4 racer that will race at this year’s Senior TT, and you can read the full inside story of the bike in the latest issue of MCN, on sale now. The Norton V4 is being unveiled to...

Win a Triumph Explorer 1200 with MCN

16 April 2012 by MCN

To celebrate the new-look MCN, we have a brand new Triumph Explorer 1200 to give away, worth £11,149. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning the Explorer is enter here. If your entry is...

New Motorcycles for 2024 and 2025