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Kawasaki Ninja 250R first official picture

Ben Purvis, 25 September 2007 12:03

Last week we showed you the spy pictures of Kawasaki’s new Ninja 250R – and now we can reveal the finished version of the motorcycle which is set to be officially launched in Paris on Friday. Developed around a new 249cc parallel twin engine, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R is aimed squarely at riders who’ve passed their tests and stepped up ...

2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 colour options revealed

Ben Purvis, 19 September 2007 15:50

These are the colour schemes that will be available on the new-for 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycle. See MCN today for all the information on the new Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycle, which will be officially unveiled at next week's Paris bike show.

Colour changes for the 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R motorcycle

Ben Purvis, 12 September 2007 11:17

Kawasaki has revealed the 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R, and although the motorcycle remains mainly unchanged, there are three colour options. The 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R is available in plain blue or black, or a green option with new black-and-white-graphics. See the complete 2008 Kawasaki range here. And read more about the 27 new bikes revealed and examined in MCN, Wednesday, September 12, ...

2008 Honda CBR600RR motorcycle colour changes

Ben Purvis, 06 September 2007 15:28

In keeping with Honda’s two-year update cycle the CBR600RR motorcycle has been left untouched other than colour changes. The Honda CBR600RR will now come in a new combination of white/black/red, red/black and a mean all-black version. The motorcycle was completely redesigned for 2007 with a new chassis, engine and styling, so Honda have left the MCN group-test winning CBR600RR unchanged for next year. ...

Kawasaki Z750 – 2008 colours revealed

Ben Purvis, 01 September 2007 20:39

Today (Saturday) Kawasaki revealed the first of its 2008 model updates in the form of new colour options on the Z750 and VN900 cruiser. For next year, you’ll be able to buy the Z750 in black, blue or orange, while black is also offered on the VN900. We’ve still got a couple of weeks to wait before Kawasaki reveals the ...

Picture exclusive: BMW HP2 Sport is in production

Ben Purvis, 28 August 2007 12:08

Take a look at some images of BMW's upcoming HP2 Sport. The sportiest BMW ever made is set to be released within weeks and it has been confirmed by an internal dealership document that it will be called the BMW HP2 Sport. For a further look at the new BMW HP2 Sport, see this week's MCN out Wednesday, August 29, 2007. ...

New V-Max - but not until 2009

Ben Purvis, 28 August 2007 11:08

Yamaha’s next-generation V-Max concept looks set to go into production as a 2009 model. This message – apparently sent to Yamaha dealers in America, where the firm’s cruisers go under the Star Motorcycles brand – has been circulated on the internet, and it appears to show the motorcycle still has a year of development ahead of it before being ready for ...

2008 Honda VFR revealed in new motorcycle patent

Ben Purvis, 16 August 2007 10:20

Details of Honda’s 2008 VFR1000 have been revealed in a newly published motorcycle patent document – which shows the motorcycle to have a radical new frame design. The Honda V-four sports tourer motorcycle, which gets a capacity boost to 1000cc for next year with an all-new engine, features a two-piece chassis, with separate front and rear sections. The engine itself provides the ...

Vespa go back to the 1970s with retro scooter

Ben Purvis, 26 July 2007 17:36

Vespa is famous for its retro-style scooters – but rather than harking back to the 1950s or 1960s the new Vespa S reflects the firm’s 1970s machines. Both 50cc two-stroke and 125cc four-stroke versions are planned, featuring the same 70s-style, square-headlight looks. Just like the original Vespa 50 Special, the steel bodywork also provides the structure of the bike.

Piaggio hybrid scooter

Ben Purvis, 26 July 2007 17:30

This is Piaggio’s HyS prototype – hybrid electric/petrol scooter which could see production in the very near future. The firm has already created prototypes of the machine, using the two-wheeled Vespa LX and Piaggio X8 as well as the three-wheeled Piaggio MP3 as the basis for the technology. Rather than packing two completely separate power plants – a petrol engine ...