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First test report on the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

Trevor Franklin, 17 December 2007 09:23

In the principality of Doha, Qatar’s Losail Circuit is the venue for the launch of the new 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade. MCN’s Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin is at the circuit testing the new Blade. Here’s his first comments about Honda’s flagship sports bike. ‘The fast flowing nature of Losail Circuit highlights the Blade’s new attitude, the bike is far, ...

Video: Gilera Fuoco

Trevor Franklin, 10 December 2007 16:51

Gilera’s Fuoco is a big-capacity version of Piaggio’s 250cc MP3. Both look like scooters but with their ability to lean they ride like a motorcycle. And with three wheels they are extremely safe because of this stability, but that’s where the similarities end.Check out the video below as MCN’s Chief Road Tester, Trevor Franklin, puts the Gilera Fuoco through its ...

BMW HP2 launch first impressions

Trevor Franklin, 04 December 2007 11:23

The new BMW HP Sport caught the eyes of the 1000s of visitors to the recent NEC Motorcycle Show and MCN can now say it goes as good as it looks. MCN´s chief road tester Trevor Franklin is at the world launch of the new addition to BMW´s HP series in Spain and has this to say: “This is the most ...

Video: Aprilia Shiver vs.the Suzuki SV650, BMW F800 and Street Triple

Trevor Franklin, 03 October 2007 10:45

Aprilia's new Shiver 750 v-twin is no ordinary naked bike, it handles like a supermoto and boasts a fly-by-wire throttle. Check out the video below to see how it fairs in the real world against the sensible usability of the Suzuki SV650, the handling of the BMW F800S or the shear fun of the Triumph Street Triple. http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1119137831http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=711881422 // By ...

BMW F800ST

Trevor Franklin, 13 September 2007 14:24

Anyone with the age-old problem of a 29-inch or less inside leg measurement will know all too well the difficulty in finding a bike that allows you to get both feet, or even tip-toes, flat on the floor at standstill. Custom bikes, cruisers, custom-cruisers aren’t everyone’s cup of Typhoo, but at least they have low seat heights. For a more ...