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Triumph Tiger 1050 Sport unveiled

Liam Marsden, 10 January 2013 10:12

Triumph has unveiled its new Tiger Sport 1050, which was first spotted by MCN in March 2012, and again in a more finished form in November. Power is improved by 10bhp over the outgoing model (now up to 123bhp) and the bodywork has been redesigned. The bike also features a new swingarm, wheels and suspension. Prices for the Tiger Sport ...

New Honda MSX125 announced

Liam Marsden, 09 January 2013 09:35

The Honda MSX125 is the bike Honda hopes will continue the legacy of the original Honda Monkey, first unveiled in 1963. The 12 inch-wheeled MSX125 is powered by a four-speed four-stroke 125cc engine and features USD forks and wide, low profile tyres. The bike is manufactured in Thailand and is due on sale in the UK in late spring 2013. ...

Moto Guzzi California 1400 comes to UK on December 1

Liam Marsden, 29 November 2012 12:19

Moto Guzzi dealers across the UK will be showcasing the new Moto Guzzi California 1400 on December 1. Head to www.uk.motoguzzi.it for a list of all participating dealers. The new California is powered by a 1400cc V-twin and features cruise control, ABS and traction control. MCN road tester Adam Child rode the bike recently and had this to say: "I've ...

Restricted KTM 390 Duke for A2 licence holders?

Liam Marsden, 23 November 2012 10:33

KTM could make a 40bhp version of the new 390 Duke for holders of the new A2 motorcycle licence, a source at the firm has said. The standard 44bhp version is under the 47bhp A2 limit, but falls foul of power-to-weight ratio rules. The new licensing rules - which come into effect from January 19 - will see under-21s restricted ...

BMW unveil 30th anniversary K1300S

Liam Marsden, 25 October 2012 16:43

BMW has released images and details of the 30th anniversary K1300S, which will be available in 2013 to mark the 30th anniversary of the K-series. The model, called the 30 Jahre K-Modelle, gets a special colour scheme and a raft of accessories as standard including electronic suspension adjustment, heated grips, onboard computer and an Akrapovic exhaust. The BMW K100 was launched in ...

New MV Agusta Brutales for 2013

Liam Marsden, 24 October 2012 10:50

MV Agusta's four-cylinder Brutale range will be simplified to just three models for 2013 - all will be 1090cc. The three models available from 2013 are the Brutale 1090, Brutale 1090R and Brutale 1090RR. The Brutale 1090 will make 142bhp and comes with rebound and preload adjustable 50mm forks and 310mm front discs. The 1090R has the same spec but ...

2013 Triumph Daytona 675 snapped

Liam Marsden, 19 October 2012 11:06

Pictures of the new Triumph Daytona 675 have been published on Triumph675.net, revealing the new model ahead of its scheduled unveiling at the Milan Show in November. The pictures confirm the new bike will have an underslung exhaust much like the new Street Triple and Street Triple R, which were unveiled at the Cologne Show earlier this month. The bodywork ...

Prices announced for 2013 Kawasaki models

Liam Marsden, 12 October 2012 17:04

Kawasaki has announced the prices for their four new 2013 models - the Ninja 300, ZX-6R, Z800 and Z800e. The Ninja 300, which replaces the Ninja 250R, will retail for £4799, with the ABS-equipped bike retailing for £5199. The new ZX-6R, which sees a return to a 636cc inline-four cylinder engine will cost £8999, with the ABS version available for ...

Yamaha XJ6 gets Race Blu treatment

Liam Marsden, 10 October 2012 11:45

The XJ-series of motorcycles from Yamaha - which includes the XJ6 ABS, XJ6 Diversion and XJ6 Diversion F - will be available in the new Race Blue paintscheme. The blue and matt grey colours have been used by the factory MotoGP team for the previous two races at Misano and Aragon. The YZF-R1, R6 and R125 sports bikes are also available ...

Husqvarna Nuda now with optional ABS

Liam Marsden, 08 October 2012 13:57

The Husqvarna Nuda 900 and Nuda 900R will be available with optional ABS as of November. Husqvarna has opted to use the lightweight, compact Bosch 9MP system, which the rider will be able to disengage at any time. Prices for the ABS-equppied Nuda and Nuda R are yet to be confirmed. Standard models cost £8,177 and £9,477 respectively.