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WSB star says road riders will love new BMW S1000RR

09 May 2009 by Phil West

Ex-WSB champion and team leader of BMW’s WSB racing effort with the firm’s stunning new S1000RR Troy Corser says road riders will be very impressed with the production version of the new...

BMW S1000RR will match Japanese on price

09 May 2009 by Phil West

BMW’s stunning new S1000RR superbike, which the German firm has just officially unveiled at Monza, is set to compete head-on with it’s Japanese rivals not just in performance – but price too. Video:...

BMW S1000RR officially unveiled

09 May 2009 by James Keen

BMW have officially revealed their new S1000RR at the Monza WSB round in Italy. MCN’s Phil West is at the unveiling and has sent back initial images and details on the new machine. BMW have...

Limited edition Triumph Daytona 675 in dealers now

08 May 2009 by Andy Downes

More than 30 Triumph dealers across the country have taken delivery of the blue and white Daytona 675SE – shown in MCN for the first time last week. Triumph dealers Jack Lilley are among those with a...

24-hours till unveiling of BMW S1000RR superbike

08 May 2009 by Andy Downes

BMW will be taking the wraps off the all-new and much anticipated S1000RR superbike in just 24 hours from now – two years after MCN brought you the scoop that a BMW 1000cc superbike rival was on the...

BMW release limited edition ‘Pikes Peak’ Megamoto.

08 May 2009 by Phil West

Is this the most awesome production supermoto ever? It’s the brand new BMW HP2 Megamoto ‘Pikes Peak edition’ of which just 40 are being built for the Japanese market. Built to commemorate the firm’s...

BMW S1000RR launch: One day to go!

08 May 2009 by Phil West

With just one day to go before the eagerly awaited world unveiling of BMW’s much anticipated S1000RR at Monza, word is coming through that it looks set to be one of the most sophisticated superbikes...

Triumph Daytona 675 SE selling fast

07 May 2009 by Laura Kennerley

The first Triumph Daytona SE stocked by Jack Lilley Triumph has sold within days of being released. The Middlesex-based dealership has been inundated with riders checking out the special edition...

Suzuki release three limited edition models

07 May 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Suzuki has launched three limited edition white bikes, including this stunning GSX-R1000 with white and silver paint scheme and gold wheels. The Japanese manufacture has released just 100 of these...

Ducati Streetfighter and Aprilia RSV4 hit showrooms

06 May 2009 by Laura Kennerley

The hotly anticipated Ducati Streetfighter and Aprilia RSV4 Factory will be launched in UK dealerships this week. The 155hp Streetfighter will make its debut on Saturday May 9, while the Aprilia will...

Triumph Daytona 675 SE in stock now

01 May 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Jack Lilley Triumph has got one of the first Daytona 675 SE limited edition bikes on sale now – just a day after it’s release. Only 160 of the pearl white bikes with blue frames and swingarms will be...

World exclusive: BMW S1000RR road bike revealed at Jerez

01 May 2009 by MCN News Desk

BMW have revealed their S1000RR road bike in undisguised, finished form at the Jerez MotoGP round. The bike wased as safety bike for the MotoGP race weekend in a surprise public appearance before the...

Triumph release limited edition Daytona 675

01 May 2009 by Andy Downes

This stunning limited-edition Daytona 675SE is the latest model from Triumph – with pearlescent white bodywork, blue frame, swingarm and subframe costs just £150 more than the standard bike. The...

Aprilia RSV4 available from May 14

30 April 2009 by Andy Downes

The awesome Aprilia RSV4 Factory superbike will make it’s UK debut on May 14 with 38 dealers across the country hosting open evenings dedicated to the RSV4 Factory. Guests will be able to view the...

All new Honda Goldwing will get Human Friendly Transmission

30 April 2009 by John Westlake

A Honda insider has hinted that the new Honda Goldwing will have a long list of rider aids including airbags, ABS, a version of the Human-Friendly Transmission (HFT) or a motorcycle-specific...

Yamaha YBR250 commuter coming to UK

29 April 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Yamaha has just announced that the YBR250 commuter motorcycle is going on sale in the UK. The air-cooled four-stroke 250cc single is already available elsewhere in Europe, but Yamaha UK say there is...

Moto Morini 9 1/2 Sport

28 April 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Now stop with the jokes! A true Moto Morini! With the Spirit of the GREAT 3 1/2 Sport. A true motorcycle. For men only!

Bring the Honda VTR250 to the UK

23 April 2009 by L Bristow

You had an interesting article on Honda’s Ducati Monster copy, VTR250, in your 1 April newspaper. At the end it said, “tell us what you think”… Kawasaki Ninja 250R v Honda VTR250 I’m really...

Kawasaki’s VN1700 Voyager, Classic and Classic Tourer pile on the tech

22 April 2009 by Guy Procter

The eye might skim over Kawasaki’s new range of 1700 cruisers as business-as-usual Harley-clones, but they’re a hotbed of new technologies that take the cruiser genre forward, as we found out when we...

Benelli Jarno Racing Concept

22 April 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

A bike with all the MotoGP characteristics, but that it will not never participate in competitions. In fact “Jarno” is only a Concept Racing, studied in order to render tribute to the Great JARNO...

Poll: Would you ride an electric bike?

21 April 2009 by James Keen

MCN wants to find out what British bikers think about the issues facing motorcycling today. That’s why from now on we’ll be running weekly polls to gather your opinions on all aspects of biking. ...

Kawasaki surprise with new VN900 Light Tourer

21 April 2009 by Guy Procter

Kawasaki has announced a surprise fourth new bike at the European launch of the VN1700. The VN900 Light Tourer adds a screen, passenger back rest, spot lights and saddlebags to extend the range of...

Triumph Thunderbird beats competition on price

17 April 2009 by Andy Downes

Triumph has announced prices for the new 1600cc Thunderbird cruiser – the most important bike the firm has made in years as it takes on the American market. Triumph Thunderbird launch centre Triumph...

Bimota DB7 Viamaggio

17 April 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Bimota’s answer to the Ducati Streetfighter. Pure Italian style. Viamaggio is the name of a famous mountain road that the Italian riders love.

Apriila RSV4 Tuono mock-up

16 April 2009 by Raffaele Poblete

This is a rendering of the future Aprilia Tuono. Naked engine with 2 cylinders. What do you think? From www.motorenderin.com

Three inline wheels better than two?

16 April 2009 by Rupert Paul

A Paris-based bike designer has come up with a new form of motorcycle – with three inline wheels. The idea is to keep all the fun and manoeuvreability of a two-wheeled bike, but make it harder to...

Jawa Californian 660

15 April 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Are you sure that the bike you need is a superbike or a naked from 160 cv? What about a motorcycle that has a classic shape, is easy, inexpensive and can carry you to the sea with a guitar on your...

Last stock of 2009 Yamaha R1 until July in dealers now

08 April 2009 by Chris Newbigging

The last remaining UK stock of Yamaha’s 2009 R1 is in dealers now with the next batch not arriving until July. Yamaha spokesman Simon Belton told MCN: “You can still go in to a dealer and buy a bike...

Zero launch electric supermoto with torque of a GSX-R750

08 April 2009 by Guy Procter

US bike firm Zero has launched a road-legal ‘high-performance supermoto’ that packs the torque of a GSX-R750 but costs less than a penny a mile to run. The silent-running electric Zero S – which costs...

Moto Guzzi Drago 1200 8V

08 April 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Moto Guzzi streetfighter? Impossible? False!

Video: Norton NRV testing at Donington

05 April 2009 by Anonymous

Look at this video! New NRV looks hot!

First Aprilia Shiver GT arrives in the UK

03 April 2009 by Chris Newbigging

On Yer Bike Aprilia has received the first 2009 Aprilia Shiver GT in the UK, and is on sale at £6499. Just one bike is available in maroon, and 0% finance over £36 months is also being offered with a...

Video: Aprilia RSV4 promo video

03 April 2009 by James Keen

Aprilia have released this classy promotional video to coincide with the world launch of the new Aprilia RSV4. Visit the Aprilia RSV4 launch centre Read the world first ride report on the Aprilia...

Yamaha MT-02 concept idea

03 April 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

A new concept dedicated to Yamaha. The MT-02 Concept is a proposal for the purest style cafè racer. Based on a V Twin 1000 already used for concept SAKURA, it wants to start a new trend for Yamaha,...

Aprilia RSV4 first ride

02 April 2009 by Michael Neeves

The Aprilia RSV4 launch took place at Misano in Italy. MCN’s Michael Neeves was out there riding the RSV4 and reporting back with his impressions of Aprilia’s new flagship supersports bike. Weather...

Aprilia RSV4: countdown to first ride

01 April 2009 by Michael Neeves

It’s the night before the big day! Tomorrow I finally get to ride Aprilia‘s brand new RSV4 around Misano circuit in northern Italy. I still haven’t actually seen one in the flesh yet, but they’ve got...

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