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BMW K1300S Special Edition with BMW HP package

Trevor Franklin, 08 November 2011 10:14

A special edition model BMW K1300S will be available in early 2012, complete with BMW’s own HP (high performance) Package. The 175bhp sports-cum-tourer missile will feature an exclusive ‘Edition’ badge on the airbox cover, with striking white, black and blue paint scheme to set it apart from the standard K1300S. HP components are liberally dotted around the bike and include ...

Milan Show: Husqvarna unveils all new MOAB concept Scrambler

Trevor Franklin, 08 November 2011 09:15

Husqvarna has just unveiled this brand new Steve McQueen concept bike at the Milan Show. Powered by a 650 single, it’s got 60/70s inspired ‘On Any Sunday’ styling, including chrome detailed tank, perforated heat shields and retro style seat, all to make it look half 60s scrambler, half modern fun bike. This is not just a concept, Husqvarna started the ...

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR revealed: Big power and adjustability

Trevor Franklin, 07 November 2011 16:48

MV Agusta has just released details from the Milan show of an addition to its 2012 Brutale range. The Brutale 1090 RR is the Italian company’s most powerful Brutale to date with a claimed peak power output of 156.2bhp @ 11,900rpm. No torque figures have been quoted as yet but MCN expects it to be in the region of 84-89ftlb. ...

Aprilia RS4 125 now with free quickshifter

Trevor Franklin, 30 June 2011 11:04

The first 200 models of Aprilia’s stunning new 125cc, four-stroke race-replica will come with a free quickshifter as standard. The quickshifter unit is a straightforward bolt-on replacement and would normally retail at £89.99. The chance of a free-quickshifter is one of several deals recently announced by Aprilia UK to entice potential buyers of the RS4 125. The other deals consist ...

Poll: Aprilia Tuono V4 R - which colour?

Trevor Franklin, 15 April 2011 15:12

The new Aprilia Tuono V4 R will arrive in UK dealer showrooms within weeks. The 167bhp super naked V4 has already blown the mind of MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves at its track and road launch, and looks to do the same when the first shipment arrives in the first week of May. Based on the superb RSV4 superbike, ...

Victory High-Ball – first look

Trevor Franklin, 25 January 2011 13:59

Victory has released details of its new High-Ball custom – a ‘bobber’ based on the successful Vegas model. While Victory’s parent company Polaris Industries promised American dealers the High-Ball would roll off production lines in April, the High-Ball won’t appear in the UK in an official capacity until 2012. For this reason no official UK price has been given but ...

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R: your questions answered

Trevor Franklin, 23 November 2010 14:02

MCN's Trevor Franklin was at the world launch of the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R. Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for sale Here he answers your questions on the new S1000RR competitor... Is the ZX-10R as mad as the first one? Crumplezone, email If you mean does it tankslap like a loon and have a mental power delivery then, based on this first ...

New Kawasaki ZX-10R in shakedown test

Trevor Franklin, 07 July 2010 12:17

First official tests of Kawasaki’s all-new ZX-10R race machine are underway at Sugo circuit, Japan. Kawasaki officially release 2011 ZX-10R racer pictures Despite difficult conditions of wind and occasional rain, factory test rider Hidemichi Takahashi was said to be pleased with the machine so far. Testing will continue tomorrow (Thursday) with ex-WSB star Akira Yanagawa at the bars to gather ...

Kawasaki 2011 MX models announced – lean green and very mean

Trevor Franklin, 25 May 2010 17:29

Kawasaki has released details on its 2011 four-stroke KX250F (MX2) and KX450F (MX1) motocross models. The new KX250F will, for the first time, use battery-less fuel injection, a system successfully used on the present KX450F. While the thought of fine tuning fuel injection turns most road and race riders into jelly, it is common practice in motorcross and so, like ...

125s test: new Cagiva Mito 525 v Aprilia RS125R v Yamaha YZF-R125 v Honda CBR125R

Trevor Franklin, 29 April 2009 15:31

MCN road testers give their verdict on the latest 125 racer-replicas Honda CBR125RFor many years Honda's CBR125R was the perfect way to through your bike test. It was cheap, uber reliable, modern and easy to ride. But if you’ve got money to burn, the Honda is hopelessly outclassed. Five years ago the CBR was fresh and sporty, but today, even ...