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Yamaha price cut shock

Trevor Franklin, 21 November 2011 12:35

Yamaha has announced dramatic and favourable price reductions on five key 2012 models. The bikes are all 600cc plus and are from several classes including sports, adventure and roadster models. The biggest saving of £1400 is on its flagship sports R1, which, until the announcement at Motorcycle Live, the 2011 model had a list price of £13,528 including On The ...

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 ...

New BMW R1200GS Rallye for 2012

Trevor Franklin, 08 November 2011 09:31

BMW has just released details of the new R1200GS Rallye for 2012. The model joins the rest of the best-selling GS range and follows the success of the R1200GS Triple Black from earlier this year. No price has been set for the UK as yet. Expect BMW dealers to have this special R1200GS Rallye in stock for January 2012. Changes ...

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. ...

Honda Integra promises low running costs

Trevor Franklin, 24 October 2011 13:03

Honda has just released full details on the new dual-clutch Integra maxi-scooter including a claimed 76mpg fuel consumption figure (250 mile tank range) and reduced service costs with an 8000 mile service limit with spark plug replacement at 32,000 miles. The Integra is the first of a proposed three-model line-up (the other two will likely be a naked roadster and ...

2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade revealed

Trevor Franklin, 26 September 2011 10:06

Honda’s new-for-2012 CBR1000RR Fireblade was officially shown to the world at simultaneous unveilings over the weekend, at the Imola round of WSB and Le Mans 24-Hour. Not surprisingly the bikes displayed turned out to be the same machine that MCN highlighted after details were released on a Hong-Kong Honda dealer’s website. Official Honda press information underlined MCN’s details of the ...

Lambretta returns! But it's made in Taiwan

Trevor Franklin, 01 September 2011 16:34

The new LN125 is the first scooter 'branded' Lambretta for decades. But while the name is synonymous with Italian style - and the new scoot is styled by an Italian - it's based on a Taiwanese-made Sym four-stroke. So while the LN125's silhouette harks back to the iconic two-stroke workhorse of the '60s and '70s, any similarity ends there. And ...

Harley-Davidson V-Rod 10th Anniversary version

Trevor Franklin, 21 July 2011 12:31

Harley-Davidson’s V-Rod range is 10-years-old in 2012 and to celebrate this milestone Harley has reintroduced the Brilliant Silver Pearl colour first seen on the orginal V-Rod in 2002. This limited edition bike will also carry the ‘10’ year logo on its engine cases as per all 2012 models of V-Rod (Night- Rod Special and Muscle). Today’s V-Rod range has undergone ...

Harley-Davidson Switchback new for 2012

Trevor Franklin, 21 July 2011 12:05

Harley-Davidson has just released details of its 2012 model range, which includes the new £13,499 Dyna Switchback – a custom convertible with removable hard panniers and screen. The idea is to provide two bikes from one chassis – a tasteful cruiser when naked and a competent ‘bagger’ with the two colour-matched panniers and screen in place. Harley claims both touring ...