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BMW unveils C1-E scooter prototype

Chris Newbigging, 06 October 2009 11:30

BMW has revealed pictures of a new electric enclosed scooter prototype – the C1-E. Based on the design for the discontinued C1, the concept is updated with a lighter rollover cage covered with clear plastic, where the original had a more substantial roof. The electric motor is powered by lithium ion batteries with technology developed by electric scooter manufacturer Vectrix. ...

2010 Honda CB1100 production bike revealed

Chris Newbigging, 30 September 2009 11:21

These leaked pictures finally reveal the production-spec Honda CB1100 plus an unseen café-racer concept. The two CB1100s will be revealed officially at the Tokyo show next week alongside an electric Cub step-through prototype and a touring version of the automatic DN-01. No information is available yet – though it’s clear the CB1100 uses a slightly different engine to the prototype ...

2010 Moto Guzzi Aquila Nera California, Nevada and Bellagio

Chris Newbigging, 30 September 2009 10:31

Moto Guzzi is adding matt-black ‘Aquila Nera’ models to the California, Nevada and Bellagio models for 2010. Moto Guzzis for sale The technical side of the bikes is unchanged – the difference only extends to matt black paint on the bodywork. The California Classic 1100, the Nevada 750 and the Bellagio 940 are all available in the special colours. They ...

New colours for Triumph Street Triple, Street Triple R and Daytona

Chris Newbigging, 28 September 2009 11:26

Triumph is leaving the Daytona 675 and Street Triple unchanged for 2009 with new colours to keep the MCN test winners looking fresh. The Street Triple R keeps the same Daytona 675-sourced frame and suspension as the 2009 model, with just a new Phantom Black paint scheme (with gold-painted wheels) marking the 2010 bike out. Both the matt orange and ...

New fully-faired Yamaha XJ6 Diversion

Chris Newbigging, 25 September 2009 17:31

A new fully-faired version of Yamaha’s XJ6 Diversion will be in showrooms in 2010. Already available in the USA as the FZ6R, the good value middleweight will go head-to-head with Suzuki’s popular GSX650F. Yamaha’s existing Diversion already comes slightly above at £5570 – so Yamaha might still miss the mark if it has to price the bike significantly higher than ...

New Ducati Hypermotard 796

Chris Newbigging, 23 September 2009 10:19

This is the new Ducati Hypermotard 796, with an all-new engine and a lighter, lower chassis. Ducati’s says the air-cooled two-valve v-twin is an all new engine, though in reality the 81bhp engine borrows heavily from the 1100cc and the 695cc engines used elsewhere in Ducati’s range. Ducati also describes the engine as smooth and flexible, hinting that the engine’s ...

New Bike: Suzuki unveil GSX1250FA for 2010

Chris Newbigging, 11 September 2009 15:45

Suzuki is releasing the GSX1250FA as a new model for 2010 – essentially a fully-faired Bandit 1250. The new machine uses the engine and chassis from the Bandit 1250S, but with a new full fairing mimicking the GSX650F. The first pictures show a selection of genuine Suzuki touring accessories too, indicating Suzuki is pitching the bike as a cut-price all-rounder. ...

Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe to rival H-D Street Glide

Chris Newbigging, 10 September 2009 16:15

US riders are getting Yamaha’s new rival for the Harley-Davidson Street Glide, the Stratoliner Deluxe, in 2010. Sold under the Star Motorcycles banner in the USA, the Stratoliner Deluxe is based around Yamaha’s 1854cc pushrod, four-valve per cylinder air-cooled v-twin and the same aluminium frame used on other Stratoliner models. The key differences are a swooping handlebar-mounted fairing (Yamaha calls ...

2010 MV Agusta Brutale spyshots

Chris Newbigging, 27 August 2009 14:32

These new spyshots reveal the 2010 MV Agusta Brutale with a new chassis and styling. The pictures, supplied to MCN by Motociclismo in Spain, were taken earlier this week at the Almeria circuit and clearly show a new design for the steel trellis frame. A new headlight is evident as well, though the tank and seat appear unchanged. Outwardly the ...

2010 Yamaha V-Max US colours revealed

Chris Newbigging, 05 August 2009 14:41

Yamaha USA has released the first pictures of the 2010 Yamaha V-Max (branded the Star V-Max in the US) in new metallic red colour. Yamaha V-Maxs for sale The new colour is the only option in the USA, replacing the 2009 black option. European colours are yet to be announced.