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Horex reveals performance figures for Horex VR6

Andy Downes, 20 December 2011 09:58

Reborn German manufacturer Horex has revealed the all-new 1200cc VR6 six-cylinder engine being developed for a new roadster will have 161bhp and a thumping 100ft lb of torque. The bike and engine are now in the final stages of testing with production scheduled for Spring 2012 after the firm took the decision to launch the non-supercharged version of the bike ...

Revealed: The secrets behind MV Agusta's F3

Andy Downes, 15 December 2011 13:04

MV Agusta’s all-new three-cylinder F3 is days away from going into full production and looks set to rewrite the class rules as it takes on supersport all-comers with more power, lower weight and more advanced electronics. MCN gained exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the key engineers to discover out how a tiny company like MV Agusta made a bike that looks ...

MV reveals finished Brutale 675 - £7999 in the UK

Andy Downes, 04 November 2011 14:51

MV Agusta has officially taken the wraps off the Brutale 675 for the first time with the Triumph Street Triple rival confirmed as being priced at £7999 in the UK. The Brutale shares the same basic inline three-cylinder 675cc engine with the F3 but in this naked bike version it has been retuned for 115bhp at 12,500rpm. Despite being the ...

New 2012 BMW S1000RR tech details

Andy Downes, 20 October 2011 11:00

Just two years after BMW launched the class-leading 1000cc sportsbike the firm has given the bike a long list of changes aimed at improved handling, more mid-range torque and improved throttle response. The overall look of the bike might, at first glance appear the same but on closer inspection the long list of minor revisions becomes clear. A new tailpiece, ...

New Victory High-Ball revealed

Andy Downes, 03 October 2011 11:51

American firm Victory has released details of the 2012 range of bikes with the stripped down High-Ball bobber, an all-new model for the UK, leading a host of other changes including ABS across many ranges including the Cross Country Tour and Vision. The High-Ball is a 1731cc V-twin with 113ftlb torque and 92bhp, a classic bobber style which combines adjustable ...

Triumph Tiger 1050 gets makeover

Andy Downes, 27 September 2011 09:55

Triumph has given the Tiger 1050 a host of changes for 2012 including upgraded suspension, a sportier riding position and new graphics. The changes cover the 1050 and 1050SE models with the changes helping to give the bike a fresh and sportier appearance; something Triumph is doing to distinguish the bike from the new 1200 Adventure bike the firm will ...

Ducati 1199 Panigale spied road testing

Andy Downes, 26 September 2011 13:14

Ducati’s all-new 1199 Panigale superbike has been spotted carrying out final testing on the roads of Italy as the bike enters the final months before an official launch in November. The 1199 Panigale is the 1200cc V-twin superbike replacement for the 1198 range and marks a huge departure for the Italian firm. It has the first completely new V-twin for ...

Suzuki offers test rides at Stafford Motorcycle Show

Andy Downes, 22 September 2011 16:48

Suzuki is offering the chance to test ride the current range of bikes at the Carole Nash Stafford Show on October 15 and 16. There will be opportunities to test ride the new V-Strom 650 ABS with many others from the Suzuki range with riders from the Institute of Advanced Motorcyclists. Other machines on show include the new MCN award ...

New 1440cc Kawasaki ZZR1400 teaser video

Andy Downes, 16 September 2011 14:10

A new official Kawasaki teaser video has been released which shows what the front of the new ZZR1400 will look like and also reveals capacity has increased to 1440cc. Kawasaki has already shown several teaser videos of the bike as it builds up excitement ahead of the official launch of the bike on October 10. The latest video shows designers ...

New colours for 2012 Yamaha range

Andy Downes, 14 September 2011 17:39

Along with the new Yamaha YZF-R1 the firm is releasing a series of new colours including a World Grand Prix 50th Anniversary range and a new Series Grey colour option. The R1 is the only model in the Yamaha 2012 range with any significant changes. It gains a six-way adjustable traction control system and a small list of other changes. ...