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New 165bhp Motus V4 revealed

Andy Downes, 23 March 2012 15:15

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 across-the-frame V4 with a claimed 165bhp for the entry-level bike and an ambitious 185bhp for the R version but the firm has decided not to fit ...

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FAKE: There is no Ducati Streetfighter EVO SP

Andy Downes, 05 September 2011 11:57

Ducati has officially confirmed to MCN internet rumours about a forthcoming Streetfigher Evo SP with the 1198cc, 170bhp engine from the 1198 superbike as nothing more than a fake. A screen grab of what was supposed to be 'accidental leak' of information from the Ducati website appeared on various websites yesterday but it has now become clear someone has faked ...

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Staff bikes: MV Agusta Brutale 920 - British GP puts Brutale under strain

Andy Downes, 12 July 2011 14:25

Working at the British MotoGP round at Silverstone meant my MV Agusta Brutale test bike got a hard workout…and ended up looking like it had been buried at sea! The bike did more than 350 miles in three days as I was dashing between the office, home and the track; with many of the miles in the lashing rain that ...

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Spied: BMW R1200GS with Ohlins electronic suspension

Andy Downes, 01 July 2011 10:57

MCN’s spies have captured a BMW R1200GS sporting a new Multistrada-style Ohlins electronic suspension system. The development mule was caught near Ohlins headquarters sporting a version of the Swedish firm’s ‘Mechatronic’ suspension which appears to plug into the standard BMW adjustable suspension interface, and has been key to the Ducati Multistrada S’s runaway sales. It’s not clear if the bike ...

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Ducati Diavel sold out until September

Andy Downes, 10 June 2011 11:37

Almost 5000 of Ducati's ground-changing Diavel performance cruiser have been built to date with the bike sold out in most major markets until September with Ducati taking almost £69 million in revenue from the one model. The Diavel completely changed the perception of the cruiser market by offering the styling of a cruiser but with the performance, handling and braking ...

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Ducati launches £1000 discount voucher on 1198 and 1198SP

Andy Downes, 09 June 2011 17:33

Ducati has launched a new £1000 discount voucher for anyone buying a new 1198 or 1198SP model bought before August 31 to spend in dealers on Ducati Performance accessories or apparel. The 1198 now comes equipped with Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Quick Shifter (DQS) and Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) as standard equipment while the 1198 SP has DTC, DQS, ...

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Day of Champions auction about to kick off

Andy Downes, 09 June 2011 16:24

The climax of the charity Day of Champions event at Silverstone circuit is about to kick off with the charity auction of MotoGP racers’ donated items. Many of the stars of the MotoGP paddock; both racers and teams; have donated items for the Day of Champions event which opens the paddock to paying fans with all money going to the ...

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Racers Bradley Smith and Simon Crafar donate to Help for Heroes auction

Andy Downes, 27 May 2011 14:47

Moto2 GP racer Bradley Smith and 500GP winner Simon Crafar have joined forces to back a Biker’s Breakfast charity event by donating a signed crash helmet and memorabilia to be auctioned to raise money for Help For Heroes. The fantastic collector’s piece, worn by Bradley at the Le Mans GP weekend this year, will be auctioned on Sunday, June 12 in Essex. The ...

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MV Agusta F4 RR begins production

Andy Downes, 27 May 2011 09:46

Italian firm MV Agusta has started building the first run of the new and recently revealed, 201bhp F4 RR Corsacorta superbike at the Varese factory. The new F4 is the range-topping version of the F4 superbike given a complete makeover last year with the new £17,999 version packing the highest claimed power figure for a production superbike. This first limited ...

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Marlon Brando estate sues Harley-Davidson

Andy Downes, 18 May 2011 12:16

The estate of actor Marlon Brando has issued a lawsuit against Harley-Davidson over the unlicensed use of the Brando name on a line of motorcycle boots. Brando died in 2004 but his estate and name are still protected by a company called Brando Enterprises which has to approve any use of the name on products sold. A press release states: ...

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