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Harley-Davidson Switchback new for 2012

Trevor Franklin, 21 July 2011 12:05

Harley-Davidson has just released details of its 2012 model range, which includes the new £13,499 Dyna Switchback – a custom convertible with removable hard panniers and screen. The idea is to provide two bikes from one chassis – a tasteful cruiser when naked and a competent ‘bagger’ with the two colour-matched panniers and screen in place. Harley claims both touring ...

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Harley-Davidson at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Trevor Franklin, 07 July 2011 12:23

Harley-Davidson’s representation at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed was huge. If it wasn’t the display of Harley machinery and promo ladies drawing the crowds to its stand, then it was to the chance to see stars of both bike and car worlds meeting with Bill Davidson, great-grandson of Arthur Davidson, one of the original co-founders of the American company. ...

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BMW HP2 – only 20 left to buy

Trevor Franklin, 30 June 2011 12:22

BMW Motorrad UK has announced (30-6-2011) only 20 of its HP2 boxer-twin sports bikes exist in UK BMW dealers and that any prospective buyers should be quick to snap one up because production of the £15,250 air-cooled weapon has now ceased. The limited production HP2 first appeared in 2008 and was the first boxer-powered BMW production bike to have the ...

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Aprilia RS4 125 now with free quickshifter

Trevor Franklin, 30 June 2011 11:04

The first 200 models of Aprilia’s stunning new 125cc, four-stroke race-replica will come with a free quickshifter as standard. The quickshifter unit is a straightforward bolt-on replacement and would normally retail at £89.99. The chance of a free-quickshifter is one of several deals recently announced by Aprilia UK to entice potential buyers of the RS4 125. The other deals consist ...

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Warrs 'Bullet' Café Racer debuts at Ace

Trevor Franklin, 29 June 2011 16:51

This Harley-Davidson is the latest 'themed' bike to roll out of the workshop of Warrs Harley-Davidson, Europe’s oldest H-D dealer. The 'Bullet' café racer is based around the rolling chassis of a new XL883R and was designed and built by Warrs’ famed in-house styling guru Chaz Stockwell. Although this Bullet’s finish and spec suggests a £20k price tag, Warrs have ...

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Poll: Suzuki GSR750 vs Triumph Street Triple, Yamaha FZ8 and Kawasaki Z750

Trevor Franklin, 12 May 2011 14:35

Triumph's successful Street Triple exploded onto the market in 2007 and hasn't been outclassed since. But there's a new bike in town... The Suzuki GSR750 has received rave reviews since its 2011 launch. Handling, tractable engine and ultra-sharp styling are everything we expect of a new bike, and the GSR has these. But can it's 105bhp ex-GSX-R750 engine and sharp ...

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Ducati Monster 1100 Evo lands in UK

Trevor Franklin, 28 April 2011 11:08

Ducati's latest big-bore, air-cooled Monster, the 1100 Evo, has arrived in UK Ducati dealers - and at MCN's office door. MCN is currently testing the new £10,119 Monster 1100 Evo on UK roads and it will feature in MCN issue 11 May. Ducati has built and sold a shade under a quarter-of-a-million (246,483 recorded as of February end 2011) Monsters ...

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Original Ducati Monsters needed

Trevor Franklin, 20 April 2011 17:34

MCN is compiling a feature on the cult and history of Ducati's Monster range and we are looking for an original M900, M620 and Monster S4R/S. If you own one of these bikes would like to see it in MCN... read on. The bike needs to be road legal and as near standard as possible - we are aware most ...

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Silverstone Circuit launches 24/7 radio show

Trevor Franklin, 19 April 2011 13:20

Silverstone circuit is to launch its own 24-hour radio station dedicated to all things motorsport.Silverstone Radio will be accessible via the internet at www.Silverstone.co.uk and on radio at all Silverstone events by tuning in to 87.7FM. Starting date and time for transmission of Silverstone Radio is Monday 18 April, 12-noon. Motorcycling will feature heavily on the show with the experienced ...

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Poll: Aprilia Tuono V4 R - which colour?

Trevor Franklin, 15 April 2011 15:12

The new Aprilia Tuono V4 R will arrive in UK dealer showrooms within weeks. The 167bhp super naked V4 has already blown the mind of MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves at its track and road launch, and looks to do the same when the first shipment arrives in the first week of May. Based on the superb RSV4 superbike, ...

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