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Video: Ducati Hypermotard new vs old

Michael Neeves, 22 May 2013 16:34

Ducati's new 821cc Hypermotard replaces two old Hypermotards: the little 796 and its bigger brother, the 1100 Evo. It has a similar-size engine to the small one, but more power than the big one, so what kind of buyer will be attracted to it? To find out, we got two MCN road testers and two less-experienced riders on the staff ...

New MCN May 22: Brit Blitz!

MCN, 21 May 2013 11:56

In this week's MCN, out May 22, we celebrate the British Blitz at Le Mans, as Cal takes 2nd and Scott Redding wins his first Moto2. We also have our free 32-page TT Preview supplement ahead of Saturday's first practice. Also this week: We ride Norton's new TT racer, and have world first tests of the new mad, bad £20k ...

Video: Ducati Hypermotard first ride

MCN, 18 March 2013 07:30

Ducati's sexy take on the supermoto has been with us since 2007, but now there's a new one, replacing both the 1100 Evo and entry-level 796. It's more powerful but promises to be less manic. We went to its world launch and rode it on the mountain roads of southern Spain and also took the SP version for a spin ...

New MCN February 27: Honda CBR500 - Best New Bike of 2013?

MCN, 26 February 2013 10:13

In this week's MCN, out February 20th, we have a world-exclusive first test of the new Honda CBR500R and CB500F We remember Barry Sheene 10 years on, this week looking at Barry Sheene: the mate, with Steve Parrish. Also this week: World first test of Ducati's new Hypermotard, KTM readies 'the Beast,' and we have a used ZX-10 test special. ...

New Ducati Hypermotard first ride

Michael Neeves, 21 February 2013 10:26

Ducati's all-new, water-cooled, 2013 Hypermotard is currently being put through its paces in southern Spain by MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves. Here are his first impressions: "It's track this morning on the £11,850 SP version and road this afternoon on the £9950 standard bike. Both will be available from dealers next month. "The new motor is a long stroke version ...

New colours for 2013 Ducatis revealed at Cologne

MCN, 02 October 2012 15:01

Ducati has announced colour and details changes at the Cologne show, ahead of anticipated new model launches at Milan next month. Twentieth anniversary edition Monsters and a new, larger capacity, aluminium fuel tank for the 848 EVO Corse SE lead the changes. 20th Anniversary MonstersTo celebrate its near hegemony on the ‘café-cool’ naked middleweight market, there will be 20th Anniversary ...

New Kawasaki Z800 revealed

Liam Marsden, 05 September 2012 10:35

The Kawasaki Z750 will be replaced by the all-new Z800, Kawasaki has revealed. The new bike will use an 806cc inline four cylinder engine and has been heavily restyled to bring it more inline with the aggresive look of the Z1000. The current Z750 has been around virtually unchanged since 2007 and the changes will bring the bike up to ...

Parking charges in Liverpool

Anonymous, 17 August 2012 21:30

Below is the a reply I received to an enquiry I recently sent to Liverpool City Council about their proposals for charging for bike parking in the city centre: I refer to your query on 15 August 2012 regarding the above. I confirm that it is still proposed to introduce a charge for motorcycle parking in Liverpool. The details of the ...

Husqvarna Nuda 900 takes on rivals

MCN, 22 February 2012 16:02

The Husqvarna Nuda 900 is arguably the firms first serious road bike. Using a development of BMW's F800 parallel twin engine, the Nuda promises an exciting, fun-packed, street future. But how does it measure up? We pitted the new Husqvarna against its closest competition - the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 Factory, Ducati Hypermotard 796 and KTM 990 SMT - on British ...

2012 Kawasaki ER-6n takes on rivals

Jon Urry, 22 December 2011 12:56

If you’re currently in the market for a naked middleweight you’re spoilt for choice. Every manufacturer makes a budget bike aimed at this segment and because of this the range of machinery on offer is mind-boggling. Engines vary in their configuration from V-twin, parallel twin, inline four, single to triple. And to match this diversity of motor there is an ...