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Video: Buell XB9SX 2-minute test

James Keen, 20 November 2009 11:00

Buell may of sadly shut down, but that's good news for bargain hunters. The remaining new bikes are going for amazing prices and Harley have promised dealer back-up for the next 10 years.     Find a Buell for sale Read Buell motorcycle reviews The Lightning XB9SX is the entry level Buell, with urban-scrambler styling and a 984cc v-twin that makes a claimed 83bhp. Watch the ...

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Gilera Runner 125 full review

James Keen, 21 August 2009 16:30

The Gilera Runner 125 has been ridden and rated by MCN - you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section.            Read the MCN Gilera Runner 125 review "The Runner is a long-term favourite in the scooter market, and for this year the original design was finally updated. Now four-stroke, the Runner is a sporty-looking and..." Read More> Find ...

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Judgement Days on tour: Test ride a Harley-Davidson near you

James Keen, 23 July 2009 14:42

Harley-Davidson’s Judgement Days test ride campaign earlier this year proved so popular that Harley are taking it on the road. Find a Harley-Davidson for sale A Judgement Days demonstrator truck containing 26 Harley-Davidson motorcycles will visit five separate locations during August and September. Demo rides can be booked online here by any rider that has held a full motorcycle licence for ...

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Video: Onboard the Desmosedici RR at Donington

James Keen, 09 July 2009 17:17

Go onboard with Ducati test rider Vito Guareschi as he puts in a few fast laps on the Desmosedici RR at Donington Park.  Find a Ducati for sale Read the MCN Ducati Desmosedici RR review  

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Top 5 road-biased sports bikes

James Keen, 15 May 2009 15:35

Sometimes it seems that in the battle for less weight, more power and sharper handling, bike manufacturers are forgetting that the majority of us spend our time on the road, not the track. Here's 5 bikes that offer the character and performance of sports bikes in a package built for the real world. Thinking of trading in? Sell your bike with MCN for ...

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BMW F800R: Full review

James Keen, 12 May 2009 15:07

The BMW F800R has been ridden and rated by MCN's road testers - you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section.   Read the MCN BMW F800R review Read the BMW F800R first ride report "BMW placed the F800R as an entry-level, sporty, naked urban machine to slot in amongst myriad of 600cc middleweight bikes eg Yamaha ...

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Video: Aprilia RSV4 ridden on the road

James Keen, 06 May 2009 14:12

The stunning new Aprilia RSV4 superbike is ridden on the road for the first time in a 415-mile trip from the Aprilia factory to Cannes and Monaco. Watch the video to see how it got on - is it as good on road as it is on track?    MCN Aprilia RSV4 bike review MCN road tester Michael Neeves threw everything at the RSV4 - wet ...

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Half-faired but twice as practical?

James Keen, 17 April 2009 15:54

Are half-faired bikes the perfect compromise? They're cheaper to insure and more comfortable than sportsbikes, plus offer better wind-protection and distance potential than naked bikes. Here's 5 of the best. Thinking of trading in? Sell your bike with MCN for £9.99 If you want a genuine do-it-all motorcycle, half-faired could be the way to go. The best models combine all the ...

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Video: Aprilia RSV4 first ride

James Keen, 06 April 2009 16:10

The Aprilia RSV4 is so much fun that despite a soaking wet track and pouring rain, MCN's Michael Neeves didn't want to give the keys back. Visit the Aprilia RSV4 information centre Neeves says that the Aprilia RSV4 is far less brutal than the RSV or Ducati 1198, making it much easier to ride. "Usually wet weather riding is something ...

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Poll: How excited are you about the new Aprilia RSV4?

James Keen, 31 March 2009 11:07

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.  This week's question is: How excited are you about the new Aprilia RSV4? Aprilia RSV4 road test preview MCN will be riding the new Aprilia RSV4 ...

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