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Norton Commando 961 first ride: "One seriously desirable bike"

Phil West, 20 November 2009 16:46

MCN’s Executive Editor Phil West has just ridden the first Norton Commando 961 SE off the production line. It’s an historic moment: if this bike succeeds then it’s stage one of the rebirth of one of Britain’s most iconic brands. West said: “I’ve just had a short ride on the bike around the test road circuit near the Donington factory. ...

2010 Norton Commando 961: “It looks fantastic”

Phil West, 20 November 2009 13:59

MCN’s Executive Editor Phil West is at Norton’s factory near Derby preparing to ride the first new Norton Commando 961 off the production line. Apart from Norton test riders, West will be the first person on the planet to ride the new production Norton. He sent this report: “I’ve just been chatting to the engineers who told me they’ve been ...

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 ...

World Exclusive: 2010 Norton Commando 961 SE - first ride tomorrow

Phil West, 19 November 2009 15:34

Norton's brand new production Commando 961 SE will be tested for the very first time by MCN on Friday. The eagerly-awaited, British-built machine has been fully re-engineered after a full year's worth of development and features an all-new, air-cooled, fuel-injected 961cc parallel twin engine good for an expected 85-90bhp; a chrome-moly steel tube chassis and bristles with the very best ...

Video: 2010 BMW S1000RR review - "From now on the world is a different place"

MCN, 19 November 2009 14:10

Watch the video below for the MCN world first ride report on the 193bhp BMW S1000RR. Win a BMW S1000RR! Read all the latest news on the S1000RR According to MCN chief road tester Trevor Franklin, "the handling will make other manufacturers wince with embarrassment." http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1119137831http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=711881422 // By use of this code snippet, I agree to the Brightcove Publisher T and ...

2010 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 first ride: “It’s more fun than ever”

Adam Child, 19 November 2009 10:40

The revamped Ducati Hypermotard 1100 is a blast, according to MCN Senior Road Tester Adam Child who is currently testing the bike in Sardinia. Ducati Hypermotards for sale Chad said: “There’s now two versions, the 1100 Evo, which is the standard street version, and the higher spec Evo SP. "Both have more power and less weight than before – 5bhp extra, ...

2010 Kawasaki Z1000 first ride: “Japan’s best super-naked”

Michael Neeves, 18 November 2009 17:56

Michael Neeves has just finished riding the all-new Kawasaki Z1000 that hopes to better the Triumph Speed Triple, KTM Super Duke and Ducati Streetfighter. He sent back this report: “On paper the new Z1000 looks like it could be a full-bloodied ‘super naked’ – an intoxicating mixture of raucous engine, sharp handling and bad attitude. In reality it’s something slightly ...

2010 BMW S1000RR first ride update: “An incredible track tool”

Trevor Franklin, 17 November 2009 17:12

MCN Chief Road tester Trevor Franklin is currently testing the all-new BMW S1000RR superbike in Portimao, Portugal. This is his latest feedback: “For the final session of the day the bike was put into all-or-nothing ‘Slick’ mode, where the traction control, ABS and throttle response are set for full-on action on slick tyres. Win a BMW S1000RR! First ride: Troy ...

2010 BMW S1000RR first ride: "It's very, very quick"

Trevor Franklin, 17 November 2009 14:30

BMW’s eagerly-awaited new S1000RR superbike is currently being put through its paces at Portimao in Portugal by MCN’s Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin. Win a BMW S1000RR! First ride: Troy Corser's WSB S1000RR He’s just finished his second session aboard the bike, this is what he has to say: “I’m now riding ewith the power mode switch set to ‘Race ...

BMW S1000RR first ride impressions

Trevor Franklin, 17 November 2009 11:22

MCN’s Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin is at the Portimao circuit in Portugal for the track launch of the new BMW S1000RR. Win a BMW S1000RR! First ride: Troy Corser's WSB S1000RR He has just phoned in this first impression: “I’ve just come in from the first session, which we were meant to use to learn the track but I’ve ...