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2011 Honda CBR250R first pictures

27 October 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Honda’s new CBR250R will go head-to-head with the Kawasaki Ninja 250R in 2011, these pictures released today reveal. The all-new single cylinder CBR250R makes 26bhp from the new liquid-cooled,...

Yamaha XTZ250 Tenere photo gallery

26 October 2010 by Chris Newbigging

These first pictures have emerged for the new-for-2011 Yamaha XTZ250 Tenere, a new mini-adventure bike going on sale in Brazil, and the Fazer 250 The baby on/off road machine makes only a fifth of the...

2011 Speed Triple: Your questions answered

22 October 2010 by MCN

Simon Warburton, 45, is Product Manager for Triumph Motorcycles. Every new model idea, prototype testing report and final specification for all Triumph machines lands on his desk. For these reasons he...

Commuter and learner legal machine winter offers

21 October 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Cagiva’s legendary learner-legal sports Mito 125cc SP525 is just one of a range of machines available with zero per-cent finance or free-third party insurance until 31 December 2010. Find a...

2011 Triumph Daytona 675R official pictures

21 October 2010 by Chris Newbigging

These are the first official pictures of the Triumph Daytona 675R – a new high-spec version of Triumph’s award winning supersport bike. Find a Triumph Daytona 675 for sale The Daytona 675R is the...

2011 Triumph Tiger 800 and 800 XC gallery

21 October 2010 by Phil West

Finally, the last bits of the cat are out of the bag. After months of leaks, spy shots, and glimpses, the complete new Triumph Tiger 800 can now be fully revealed. This is the full set of official...

Triumph Tiger 800 XC – new spy pic

20 October 2010 by Phil West

There have been so many leaked spy pics and teaser shots of Triumph’s new Tiger 800 in both its guises that’s there’s not much left to see – but this pic is the best view yet of the whole XC...

2011 Ducati 1198SP first ride

19 October 2010 by MCN

MCN Senior Road Tester, Michael Neeves, is currently at Imola in Italy testing the new Ducati 1198SP. Here’s his first impressions: “This is the replacement for the Ducati 1198S, costing an estimated...

Honda releases second design sketch of new 800cc V4

19 October 2010 by Andy Downes

Honda has issued a second image of the new VFR800X – a V4 bike the firm is dubbing a ‘crossover’ bike that mixes adventure bike looks but with road bike manners and ability. This bike will be released...

BMW R1200GS Triple Black special edition

18 October 2010 by Andy Downes

This is the new 2011 BMW R1200GS Triple Black; a limited edition bike that will be officially released in a couple of weeks at the Milan bike show. There are no mechanical changes to the bike but it...

Cologne Bike Show: 2011 Triumph Speed Triple video

15 October 2010 by MCN

The new 2011 Speed Triple was launched at Cologne. The model features all new headlights as well as a wealth of new parts, but it’s the headlights that have got everyone talking. Have Triumph made a...

Cologne Bike Show: 2011 Ducati 1198SP

15 October 2010 by MCN

Ducati launched the new 1198SP at the Cologne Bike Show. The bike features a whole host of trick parts and is the first production Ducati to feature a quickshifter.

Italjet junior motocross bikes return

15 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

Italjet’s iconic junior motocross bikes will return to the UK marketplace after a recent takeover deal. Apache Quads will be distributing the Italian brand through their dealer network. Three models...

Cologne Bike Show: 2011 BMW K1600GT video

14 October 2010 by MCN

BMW launched their new KT1600GT at the Cologne Show. It is built around an amazing inline six engine capable of an estimated 170bhp. The bike also features a wealth of amazing gadgets and some very...

Cologne Bike Show: 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600, GSX-R750 and GSR750

14 October 2010 by MCN

Suzuki have launched the 2011 GSX-R600, GSX-R750 and the all new GSR750 at the Cologne Bike Show. The GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 have been on a weight-loss program and the GSR750 is an entirely new bike.

New Honda VFR adventure bike breaks cover

14 October 2010 by Andy Downes

This is an official sketch of a new Honda VFR adventure style bike that will be seen in full production form in just two weeks – but it’s not a 1200cc as many think it is. The sketch has been released...

2011 Triumph Speed Triple: countdown to first ride

12 October 2010 by MCN

Triumph’s all-new 2011 Speed Triple will be ridden for the first time by MCN tomorrow (Wednesday) and Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin has just arrived at the Ascari circuit in southern Spain. He...

Ducati Diavel - first official pic

12 October 2010 by Phil West

This is the first official picture of Ducati’s eagerly-awaited power cruiser – the Diavel. Due to be officially unveiled at next month’s Milan Show, this picture, leaked on the factory’s Facebook...

2011 Kawasaki Z1000 video

11 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

Following last month’s pulsating Kawasaki Z750R preview, Kawasaki have released the following footage of the 2011 Kawasaki Z1000. Apparently written by a 13-year-old Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan, and shot on a camera phone, it may struggle to strike a chord with the Zed’s target audience. Still, if clichéd cod-poetry and barely glimpsed shots of motorcycles are your thing, you’re in luck.

Cologne Bike Show: ZX-10R Video

08 October 2010 by MCN

The 2011 ZX-10R is all-new, with power boosted to an estimated 185bhp, weight down 10kg to 198k. Will this be enough to beat the S1000RR?

2005 Rocket AKA Spike

07 October 2010 by Jack

2005 Rocket This is Spike.

Video: First appearance of Triumph Daytona 675R?

07 October 2010 by Samuel Pinney

Triumph has released a video showing their latest Triumph bikes that could show the new Daytona 675R. The video parades the 2011 model line-up including Speed Triple, America, Speedmaster and...

Finished Ducati Diavel spotted

07 October 2010 by Phil West

This picture leaked onto an Italian website shows Ducati’s eagerly-awaited ‘power cruiser’, the Diavel, in what looks like finished production trim, complete with black/red paintjob, mirrors and...

Video: New Triumph Speed Triple and Triumph Tiger 800 in action

06 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

Triumph has released a new promo video for its 2011 range, with the Speed Triple and Tiger 800 making extended appearances. The lush, shiny HD clip is dripping with reflective visors, slow-mo...

Cologne Bike Show: 2011 VFR and CBF colours

06 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

Not to be left out, Honda‘s sports tourers are to be lacquered up in a new paint job each for 2011. The VFR1200F ABS will come in a new black metallic / silver metallic scheme, while the CBF1000F ABS...

Cologne Bike Show: 2011 Honda Fireblade and CBR600RR colours

06 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

The Cologne Bike Show isn’t all redesigns and new models, there’s also the more hum-drum pleasure of new colours to be considered. Honda is parading its 2011 paint schemes, with the following updates...

Cologne Bike Show: Kawasaki W800 streettracker by LSL

06 October 2010 by Chris Newbigging

German parts firm LSL has created the first customised Kawasaki W800 in the world – a bike so new they’ll have to transfer the parts from the pre-production bike to a customer-spec machine after the...

Cologne Bike Show: Yamaha unveil ‘Worldcrosser’ Super Tenere concept

06 October 2010 by Adam Child

This sexed-up, concept bike version of Yamaha’s Super Tenere has just been unveiled at the Cologne Show and is the surprise star of the Yamaha stand. Dubbed the ‘Worldcrosser’ it’s been created by...

Cologne Bike Show: New Ducati 1198SP, updated Streetfighter and Monster series unveiled

06 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

Ducati has revealed its new 1198SP (Sport Production) superbike at the Cologne show. The 2011 model is a step above the old 1198S by featuring top of the range Ohlins TTX rear shock and a...

Cologne Bike Show: New Aprilia RSV4 gets traction control

06 October 2010 by Andy Downes

Aprilia has unveiled today at the Cologne Show an updated version of its RSV4 superbike. Called the RSV4 APRC (for Aprilia Performance Rider Control) it’s essentially a limited edition built to...

Cologne Bike Show: Yamaha EC-03 electric scooter video

05 October 2010 by MCN

The final version of the Yamaha electric scooter, the EC-03 has just be unveiled at Cologne. The EC-03 will be available on the road in 2011, and is expected to have comparable performance to 50cc...

Cologne Bike Show: Wunderlich BMW S1000RR streetfighter

05 October 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Wunderlich is showcasing this stripped-back streetfighter S1000RR at the Cologne show. Tucked away in a tiny booth behind the main BMW stand, the matte-silver naked features a new top yoke, custom...

Cologne Bike Show: 2011 Triumph Speed Triple video

05 October 2010 by MCN

Triumph has officially pulled the wraps off the 2011 Speed Triple at the Intermot show in Cologne today and MCN was there to film it. Read more about the bike in the speed triple launch centre The...

Cologne Bike Show: New 125 Duke heads 2011 KTMs

05 October 2010 by Phil West

KTM’s eagerly-awaited learner roadster, the 125 Duke, has just been unveiled at the Cologne Show. The new 125 – KTM’s first road-legal 125 – was is being shown in public for the first time alongside...

Cologne Bike Show: Horex VR6 unveiled

05 October 2010 by Chris Newbigging

The new Horex VR6 has made it’s first ever public appearance today at the Intermot Show in Cologne. The reborn German marque unveiled one of only two complete preproduction machines, plus a dissected...

Cologne Bike Show: 2011 BMW K1600GT gallery

05 October 2010 by Chris Newbigging

BMW’s leviathan six-cylinder tourer is set to be the world’s most advanced, most luxurious and most powerful tourer. The K1600GT and K1600GTL are being revealed this week at the Intermot Show in...

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