The new BMW R1200GS will use a 125bhp water/air cooled motor and feature semi-active suspension. The biggest change comes in the engine, with the introduction for the first time of water-cooling. Rather than the engine being fully water-cooled, 65% will still be air-cooled, while the rest will be cooled by a system that uses a water-glycol mixture and two radiators. There is ...
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- 02 October 2012
Kawasaki as expected has just unveiled its new Z800 at the Cologne Show but the surprise is there is not one Z800 but two. The Z800 itself is all new and boasts multi-adjustable suspension, an uprated engine with 111bhp and 61.25ftlb of torque, it features flashier all new styling and is expected to retail for €9495 (apx £7585) when it goes ...
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- 02 October 2012
Following yesterday’s leak of the first brochure shots of KTM’s eagerly awaited new 1190 Adventure, the Austrian factory has now decided to officially unveil the bike in advance of the forthcoming Cologne Show. These three pictures show the new bike in both standard and ‘R’ forms. The orange and silver bikes are the standard version, defined by its 19in/17in wheel ...
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- 20 September 2012
Husqvarna’s latest road bike is due to arrive in UK dealers early in October. The supermoto-style TR650 Strada uses the single-cylinder engine from BMW’s G650GS but tuned for 57bhp, up from 47. It costs £5971. A trailie version, the Terra, starts at £5271.
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- 14 September 2012
A video has been posted on Youtube showing the new Kawasaki ZX-6R and Z800 weeks after MCN exclusively revealed the new models. The video, shot in a warehouse, shows both bikes running and being revved. The new ZX-6R sees the firm return to a capacity of 636cc, as can be seen in the video by the sticker on the fairing. ...
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- 12 September 2012
The Kawasaki Z750 will be replaced by the all-new Z800, Kawasaki has revealed. The new bike will use an 806cc inline four cylinder engine and has been heavily restyled to bring it more inline with the aggresive look of the Z1000. The current Z750 has been around virtually unchanged since 2007 and the changes will bring the bike up to ...
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- 05 September 2012
MV Agusta is offering 0% finance over a period of up to four years on the F4 1000 and Brutale ranges. The offer means the MV Agusta Brutale 920 - introduced last year - can be had for £109 a month over four years with a 50% deposit. The top of the range F4 RR Corsacorta, which costs £17,999, is available ...
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- 17 August 2012
If you buy a new Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport or Touring before October 31 you'll receive £1000 of free accessories to add to your new bike. Customers will be able to choose from a sport or touring pack. The sport pack contains a carbon Termignoni slip-on exhaust, carbon front mudguard and smoked screen. The touring pack contains a 48-litre top box, Ducati ...
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- 16 August 2012
Suzuki has launched a limited edition Gladius with Barry Sheene inspired paint scheme. The 1970s RG500 inspired bike will be available for a limited time from authorised Suzuki dealers at a cost of £6,399 - £300 more than the standard model. The bike will also come with a bellypan. The standard Suzuki Gladius is also available with £500 off the recommended retail ...
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- 10 August 2012
The Kawasaki Ninja 250R gets a significant update for 2013, with a whole new look as well as modifications to the engine and optional ABS. The 249cc parallel twin engine gets new pistons and crankcases and the cylinders will be diecast. The new bike is expected to weigh 171kg without ABS, making it 6kg heavier than the current model which was ...
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- 02 August 2012
