http://www.motorcyclenews.com/Shared/PageTemplates/Rss.aspx?id=22629&N=189&Rpp=100(c) 2009, Emap Publications. All rights reserved.30The 2010 Z1000 is the most impressive sports naked ever to roll out of Japan. It has excellent performance, handling and is super-stylish to boot. It’s less intimidating and easier to ride than a fire-breathing European super naked too. Compared...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Kawasaki/Kawasaki-Z1000-2010-current/?&R=EPI-120308Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:18:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThis is the basic Aprilia SR 50, called the SR 50 Street. There’s also a higher-spec SR 50 R and SR 50 R Factory. With lots of styling cues taken from Aprilia’s fire-breathing superbikes, this 50cc scooter gives Italian style...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Aprilia/Aprilia-SR50-2004-current/?&R=EPI-120109Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:55:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsHarley’s cruiser V-Rod has been about since 2001, and the new Muscle is… is just another styling exercise to bolster what is arguably a tired range. The Muscle is essentially a reworked V-Rod with design touches (muscular, flowing lines) to...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Harley-Davidson/Harley-Davidson-VRSC-V-Rod-Muscle-2009-current/?&R=EPI-120105Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:34:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsSMC is the abbreviation of Southern Motorcycles, an American company delivering affordable and reliable intermediate off-road-biased trail bikes and full-on competition. Although the bikes are off American design, for cost reasons they are manufactured in China. The SMC YB150 (150cc)...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/SMC/SMC-YB150250-2009-current/?&R=EPI-120104Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe idea behind the Yamaha YBR125 Custom is dead simple: take the straightforward YBR125 commuter, customize it a bit with high bars, more chrome and a lower seat, bump up the price a tad, and there you go, a pointlessly...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Yamaha/Yamaha-YBR125-Custom-2008-current/?&R=EPI-120101Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsBased on the 2009 XR1200, the XR1200X is slightly more sports biased than the sports biased XR1200. Confused? Don’t be. All you have to think about is the X-model has vastly improved, multi-adjustable suspension that makes a difference when riding...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Harley-Davidson/Harley-Davidson-XR1200X-2010-model/?&R=EPI-119815Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:31:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsEven though the bike tested was a pre-production unit – virtually finished bar the paintwork and decals – this bigger capacity 690 Duke is altogether a different machine than non-R model 690 Duke (654cc). The extra 36cc (KTM won’t confirm...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/KTM/KTM-690-Duke-R-2010-model/?&R=EPI-119811Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:46:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsAprilia’s RSV4R is a more affordable version of the all-singing, all-dancing RSV4 Factory. The engine is basically the same, without some of the Factory’s advanced electronics, but the chassis parts are slightly lower-spec. Despite this it’s still a beautifully-balanced technology-packed...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Aprilia/Aprilia-RSV4R-2010-current/?&R=EPI-119796Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:18:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsStrictly speaking, the BROS 400 is heavy, underpowered and outdated. But the cheap grey imports are surprisingly nice to ride – they’re well balanced, steer well and the engine is flexible, torquey and characterful given its 33bhp output. That also makes...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/Honda-Bros-NT400-1988-1992/?&R=EPI-119781Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsKawasaki has given the GTR a significant upgrade, added to the comfort of the original model with a larger screen and include heated grips as standard. But more interestingly they’ve improved the safety of their flagship tourer with new ABS...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Kawasaki/Kawasaki-GTR1400-2010-current/?&R=EPI-119779Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:28:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsIt’s been a long time coming, but the new Honda VFR1200F is fast enough to keep Super Blackbird owners happy and makes the VFR800 look as old as the hills. This is a true sports tourer in all senses of...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/Honda-VFR1200F-2010-current/?&R=EPI-119655Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:53:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsHarley’s Wide Glide dates back to the seventies. The new for 2010 bike retains the old-school low-rider looks of long, raked and wide-spaced forks (hence the name Wide Glide), skinny front wheel and minimalist bulk. But what makes the new...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Harley-Davidson/Harley-Davidson-FXDWGI-Dyna-Wide-Glide-2010-model-/?&R=EPI-119458Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:23:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsYamaha’s all-new WR125X has everything it needs to be the class leading learner supermoto. It’s great looking, well-equipped, has a great new engine, is solidly built and is great fun to ride. The Yamaha WR125X is a serious, substantial piece...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Yamaha/Yamaha-WR125X-2009-current/?&R=EPI-119457Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:03:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsKawasaki has revived a dead class of motorcycle – the cheap and cheerful trail bike. Soft power, a novice friendly chassis and low running costs are completely at odds with the hardcore enduro styling. It’s as happy getting back and...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Kawasaki/Kawasaki-KLX250-2009-current/?&R=EPI-119455Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:36:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsDucati’s entry-level 803cc Hypermotard 796 is a stormer of a machine. It’s 12kg lighter and its seat is 20mm lower than the Hypermotard 1100, which makes it easier to ride and in the real world, and every bit as fast...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Ducati/Ducati-Hypermotard-796-2009-current/?&R=EPI-119384Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:37:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsA great-looking, soulful bike we hope stays just as raucous and raw while its rough edges are smoothed for final production. It will be a special bike but does the JAP name cast a strong enough spell? Time will tell.http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/JAP/JAP-Phantom-2009-current/?&R=EPI-119381Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:15:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsMV’s new range-topping Brutale 1090RR, the first of the new-generation of machines built under Harley Davidson ownership, might not look very different to the old one, but it’s a revelation. It’s 85% new, boasts a dual power map, an eight-stage...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/MV2/MV-Agusta-Brutale-1090RR-2009-current/?&R=EPI-119245Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:44:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsReplacing the old Brutale 989R, the new 139bhp 990R has a sleeved-down version of the new 1090RR engine. It’s slightly lower spec, so has non-adjustable footpegs, more durable Pirelli Diablo Rosso tyres (not Dunlop Qualifier RRs), forged aluminium wheels, no...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/MV2/MV-Agusta-Brutale-990R-2009-current/?&R=EPI-119239Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:10:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsFrom the café racer styling to the air-cooled India-built single-cylinder engine, the Enfield clubman is soaked with nostalgia. Even the addition of modern-day fuel injection, front disc brake and the new 5-speed unit construction engine fails to dent the projected...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Enfield/Royal-Enfield-Clubman-2009-current/?&R=EPI-119143Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:27:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsTriumph’s decision to revamp the original Rocket III into a streetfighter is an interesting one. Why? Because it hardly fits the bill – stripped version of a sports bike with oddball looks – because of its custom-biased specs of long...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Triumph/Triumph-Rocket-III-Roadster-2009-current/?&R=EPI-119141Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:35:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsIf your parents have a fair old wedge to chuck on your first bike, 125SM ownership is not only guaranteed to put a ruddy big smile on your face, but also pull the girls outside the local KFC. Nothing in...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Derbi/Derbi-DRD-125-SM-2009-current/?&R=EPI-118320Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:33:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsRieju’s new Marathon 125 supermoto is powered by the same engine you’ll find in Yamaha’s YZF-R125 and WR125 range, albeit fitted with a 30mm Keihin carb instead of fuel injection. Costing £3199 this Spanish-made machine is actually £400 cheaper than...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Rieju/Rieju-125-Pro-Supermoto-2009-current/?&R=EPI-118258Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:29:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsYou might recognise the name Confederate. MCN featured the original version of the Hellcat in 1998 and you may also remember that their New Orleans factory was flattened in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. They’re back in business now, still building...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Confederate/Confederate-F131-Hellcat-Combat-2008-current/?&R=EPI-118169Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:19:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsAs the name suggests, the Moto Hispania SM1125 is a Spanish made learner legal supermoto. It certainly looks the part and will have young potential customers drooling at shop windows. It’s competitively priced, being one of the cheapest in its...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Moto-Hispania/Moto-Hispania--Duna-SM125-/?&R=EPI-117914Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:50:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Roehr is a very exclusive, hand-built, all-American sports bike using a supercharged Harley Davidson 1250cc V-twin stolen from a V-Rod. The frame was designed by Walter Roehr himself. It’s not just a gimmick either, it works and, considering the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Roehr/Roehr-1250-2009-current/?&R=EPI-117816Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:18:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Runner is a long-term favourite in the scooter market, and for this year the original design was finally updated. Now four-stroke, the Runner is a sporty-looking and practical machine.http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Gilera/Gilera-Runner-125-2009-current/?&R=EPI-117775Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:27:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsIf the idea of a 1187cc, 115bhp V-twin machine with Scrambler clothing and mild off-road capability provokes the madness within, the Scrambler is the doorway to the nearest nut house. On the road-biased tyres (an optional fit because the standard...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Moto-Morini/Moto-Morini-Scrambler-2009-current/?&R=EPI-117689Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:30:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsHybrid technology has finally reached motorcycles – the MP3 Hybrid has an electric motor that can assist the petrol engine or run as a standalone engine. But sadly it’s not quite ready to provide a viable alternative yet – price...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Piaggio/Piaggio-MP3-Hybrid-2009-current/?&R=EPI-117577Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:38:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsBMW’s successor to long-lived and popular entry-level F650 single is, confusingly, being based on the F800GS, neither a single (it’s a parallel twin) or a 650 (it’s 798cc) – so perhaps not surprisingly it’s miles better than the old one....http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/BMW/BMW-F650GS-2008-current/?&R=EPI-117576Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:18:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Piaggio Typhoon 50 has been around 16 years – as long as the teens allowed to ride it! Originally a cutting edge sports scooter, the lightweight Typhoon is still a lot of fun but is now at the bottom...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Piaggio/Piaggio-Typhoon-50-1993-current/?&R=EPI-117437Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:53:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe easiest way in to Vespa ownership is a slow-going affair, but it looks great and is a reasonably practical machine.http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Piaggio/Piaggio-Vespa-LX50-2005-current/?&R=EPI-117290Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:14:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsImage is everything when you’re 16 – the Piaggio NRG has it with race bike styling and graphics. But it’s still a 50cc moped restricted to 30mph by law, so unless you’re old enough to derestrict, progress is painfully slow.http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Piaggio/Piaggio-NRG-Power/?&R=EPI-117260Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:30:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsPeugeot’s luxury-learner scooter is an ideal tool for the well-heeled provisional licence holder – it’s well-equipped, nicely made and rides well. It’s not so good out of town, but then few 125s are really.http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Peugeot/Peugeot-Satelis-125-2006-current/?&R=EPI-117224Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:40:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe £6999 Mana 850 GT ABS is a clever bike and so much more than just a motorcycle with a big scooter engine. The new fairing and ABS add an extra layer of practicality and safety to a package which...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Aprilia/Aprilia-Manan-GT-2009-current/?&R=EPI-116846Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:09:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsUnlike most big scooters which aim for open road cruising ability as well as town prowess, the Peugeot Satelis maxi-scooter keeps small-scoot size and manoeuvrability. That means high speed corners and bumps are a bit hairy – but as a...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Peugeot/Peugeot-Satelis-500-2007-current/?&R=EPI-116842Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:50:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsCheap-as-chips replacement for the venerable CG125 offers the same kind dependable utilitarian transport but with a dash of style. The CBF125 has flown out of showrooms since its introduction in January – so much so that dealers complain of not...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/Honda-CBF125-2009-current4/?&R=EPI-116663Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:18:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsNow that the iconic Vespa PX series has been killed off by emissions laws, the LX twist-and-go four-stroke is just about the closest thing to the original Vespa look. Underneath the classic looks they’re a modern scoot – and the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Piaggio/Vespa-LX125-2005-current/?&R=EPI-116653Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:34:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Suzuki Sixteen 125 is aimed at trendy teens looking for stylish transport (hence the name – continental teenagers can ride one from age 16), but the UK scooter market is different – it fits with a more mature rider,...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Suzuki/Suzuki-UX125-Sixteen-2008-current/?&R=EPI-116609Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:24:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Piaggio X7 250 ie is halfway between a full-on maxi scooter and a lightweight city scooter, so in theory should offer comfort and a bit of class with some traffic busting ability. It manages it too – it feels...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Piaggio/Piaggio-X7-250ie-2008-current/?&R=EPI-116600Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:15:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Gilera Nexus sits between the Nexus 125 and the Nexus 500 as the mid-capacity sporty scooter in the Gilera range. The design is based around the concept of a sportsbike, but adapted for a CVT step-through scooter. It’s certainly...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Gilera/Gilera-Nexus-300-2008-current/?&R=EPI-116592Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:29:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe largest incarnation of the Piaggio MP3 retains the same reassuring all-weather grip and stability afforded by the third wheel, but with more power for motorway cruising. It’s no Goldwing, but if your daily commute mixes town work with high-speed...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Piaggio/Piaggio-MP3-400-2008-current/?&R=EPI-116420Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:37:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsDon’t think of the Brutale 989R as a watered-down version of its 1078RR bigger brother; it’s a powerhouse of a bike in its own right. MV claim a massive 142bhp from the crank and a top speed of 165mph, which...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/MV2/MV-Agusta-Brutale-989R/?&R=EPI-116246Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:14:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Moto Guzzi Stelvio is well built, sounds great, stylish, easy to handle, comfortable, practical and comes with that historic Moto Guzzi badge on the tank. It’s not as focussed as the BMW R1200GS Adventure on road and nowhere as...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Moto-Guzzi/Moto-Guzzi-Stelvio-NTX-2009-current/?&R=EPI-116122Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:20:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe biggest yet of Piaggio’s peculiar MP3s has an identity crisis. It looks like a scooter but the law classes it the same as a Reliant Robin three-wheeler car. Because Piaggio has added a footbrake and widened the space between...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Piaggio/Piaggio-MP3-LT-2009-current/?&R=EPI-116073Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:08:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsWith no roadster to fill the void in Yamaha’s range between a learner 125 and something like an 80bhp XJ6, the Japanese firm have decided to bring the YBR250 in to the UK as a limited run. It’s friendly, practical...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Yamaha/Yamaha-YBR250-2009-current/?&R=EPI-115836Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:17:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe standard Aprilia SL750 Shiver is just another funky naked bike – but the simple addition of a fairing turns it in to one of the best Italian all rounders you can buy. The Shiver GT is very competent, mixing...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Aprilia/Aprilia-Shiver-GT-2009-current/?&R=EPI-115830Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:39:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe ‘updated’ version of Honda’s bum-basic commuter only needed a few upgrades over the original 1960’s design – CDI ignition is the main benefit, reducing maintenance. Otherwise, it’s still the crude but charming plod-along it always was – only emissions...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/Honda-C90-Cub-1985-2002/?&R=EPI-115739Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:33:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThis is the smaller engined version of Benelli’s brilliant, but unfortunately rare Tre K 1130  sports tourer. We rate it highly: it’s comfy, easy to ride, sounds great, handles well and has a wild side for when the mood takes...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Benelli/Benelli-TRE899K-2009-current/?&R=EPI-115438Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:59:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Aprilia RX50 has the looks of a proper enduro bike, but none of the performance. Restricted, it’ll struggle to break 30mph, and de-restricted (illegal for 16 year-olds) it’ll top 50 eventually. The chassis will cope with gentle off-roading, but...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Aprilia/Aprilia-RX50-2006-current/?&R=EPI-115305Fri, 29 May 2009 13:13:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsIn theory the WR250X is a perfect funky first bike – lightweight, funky looks and an all-new design should spell big fun. But it doesn’t – the Yamaha is badly let down by it’s chassis, which is unforgivable given the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Yamaha/Yamaha-WR250X-2008-current/?&R=EPI-115299Fri, 29 May 2009 10:45:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsTriumph’s all-new Thunderbird is bravely aimed at taking on Harley in the US, but in terms of spec, quality, performance and price looks the best-equipped rival ever to do just that. It performs well, handles better, is beautifully built and...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Triumph/Triumph-Thunderbird-2009-current/?&R=EPI-115087Wed, 20 May 2009 12:34:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Ducati Streetfighter looks like a crashed 1098 superbike but packs so much presence and attitude it works standing still. It needs to because at £13,995 for the S-version we rode here, it has a hell of a lot of competition...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Ducati/Ducati-Streetfighter-S-2009-current/?&R=EPI-114899Thu, 14 May 2009 16:53:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsBMW placed the F800R as an entry-level, sporty, naked urban machine to slot in amongst myriad of 600cc middleweight bikes eg Yamaha FZ6, Triumph Street Triple, Honda Hornet and so on – even though its engine is 798cc! And we...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/BMW/BMW-F800R-2009-current/?&R=EPI-108247Fri, 08 May 2009 18:17:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Piaggio MP3 is mind-bending – not because of its speed, but because of how much confidence an extra front wheel affords. It opens motorcycling up to a new, safety-conscious commuter audience who wouldn’t ride a motorcycle.http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Piaggio/Piaggio-MP3-250-2007-current/?&R=EPI-108241Fri, 08 May 2009 17:07:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe KTM 990 SMT is a new take on the adventure bike theme that manages to combine all the mental fun of a supermoto with the comfort, practicality and ability to cover miles of an adventure bike. It’s being hailed...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/KTM/KTM-990-SMT-2009-current/?&R=EPI-107812Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:14:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsAt last, we’ve finally been able to ride the RSV4 in the dry after its sopping wet launch in Spring 2009! As we said before, Aprilia built the RSV4 as a race bike first, road bike second. You won’t even...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Aprilia/Aprilia-RSV4-Factory-2009-current/?&R=EPI-107810Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:06:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe new Moto Guzzi Café Classic is a café racer version of the V7 Classic retro roadster warmly received last year. Powered by Guzzi’s small block 750 Nevada V-twin powertrain in an old school twin shock chassis, it’s a dinky,...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Moto-Guzzi/Moto-Guzzi-Cafe-Classic-2009-current/?&R=EPI-107299Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:24:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9 is the first completely new GSX-R1000 in the big Suzuki’s history, but it feels uncannily similar to the K7/K8 model it replaces. Despite a new short-stoke engine and an all-new chassis, the K9 hasn’t captured the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Suzuki/Suzuki-GSX-R1000-2009-current/?&R=EPI-107121Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:42:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsUnashamedly a circuit-based blaster that will need a road-rider to be fully aware of what he is about to buy if it’s to be used on the road. From the competition-biased WP suspension to the 170bhp engine and the lightweight...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/KTM/KTM-RC8R-2009-current/?&R=EPI-107088Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:02:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe old SV650 was a good bike and to be honest Suzuki didn’t have to do much to make it a great bike once more. But they have gone one better and given us an excellent bike. Obvious improved looks...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Suzuki/Suzuki-Gladius-2009-current/?&R=EPI-106742Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:24:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsIt does what is says on the tin but with some added extra style. The four stoke motor is virtually bullet proof if on the slow side and old compared to the two stoke competition. But it’s dependable, easy to...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Suzuki/Suzuki-DR125SM-2008-current/?&R=EPI-106650Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThis is the ultimate evolution of MV Agusta’s famous F4 model, which has been with us in one form or another since 1999. The in-line-four-cylinder MV Agusta 1078cc F4 1078 RR 312 replaces last year’s 998cc F4 R 312. The...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/MV2/MV-Agusta-F4-RR-312-1078-2008-current/?&R=EPI-106577Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:31:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThis exotic, hand-built Italian masterpiece of a motorcycle is assembled with such attention to detail, using top-shelf components that it gives you a funny feeling in your trousers just looking at it. It goes like stink too, as its grunt-laden,...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Bimota/Bimota-DB6R-2008-current/?&R=EPI-106576Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:58:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe KTM 990 Adventure is already a brilliant adventure trail bike, but the 2009 adds a little bit more refinement and power. A new crank has smoothed vibes, and touch extra power is not instantly noticeable but welcome all the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/KTM/KTM-990-Adventure-2009-current/?&R=EPI-106227Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:14:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe first Kawasaki ER-6n already offered fantastic value for money – fun, practicality and decent looks for £4500. It didn’t need a revamp, but for this year it now has a classier more grown up image. The chassis has been...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Kawasaki/Kawasaki-ER-6n-2009-current/?&R=EPI-106044Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:10:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsRetro trailie style meets roiling museum exhibit Enfield – and it works a treat. For us the ergonomic mix of pegs and bars, fruity pipe and overall style hit the mark more than any other Electra. You may concur, or...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Enfield/Royal-Enfield-Woodsman-2008-current/?&R=EPI-105934Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:34:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe BMW K1300GT is a Grand Tourer in the true sense of the words. It manages to combine massive performance with supreme practicality and comfort. There’s no getting away from the sheer size of the BMW K1300GT - it’s a...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/BMW/BMW-K1300GT-2009-current/?&R=EPI-105920Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:12:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsIt may look largely the same as the outgoing model but the latest version of BMW’s rocketship K1300S has had a host of small changes that add up to a much better bike all round. With a claimed 175bhp and...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/BMW/BMW-K1300S-2009-current/?&R=EPI-105917Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:45:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsIt may look largely the same as the outgoing model but the latest version of BMW’s naked K1300R has had a host of small changes that add up to a much better bike all-round. With a claimed 173bhp and some...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/BMW/BMW-K1300-R-2009-current/?&R=EPI-105914Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:13:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe new Yamaha XJ6 Diversion is the half-faired version of the Yamaha XJ6. It's more powerful, better handling and prettier than the trusty old Diversion of the late 80s and early 90s. But just like that old original, it offers...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Yamaha/Yamaha-XJ6-Diversion-2009-current/?&R=EPI-105812Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:07:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThis is the naked version of the half-faired Yamaha XJ6 Diversion. Aside from the lack of fairing, it is exactly the same spec, but somehow it has transformed the Yamaha from sensible budget middleweight to exciting mini streetfighter. With its...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Yamaha/Yamaha-XJ6-2009-current/?&R=EPI-105811Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:46:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThis is like no in-line-four cylinder sportsbike ever produced. It’s simply sensational.  The Yamaha R1’s ultra-short-stroke engine has a cross-plane crankshaft, with its crank pins set at 90° and has irregular firing intervals, which is technology lifted directly from Valentino...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Yamaha/Yamaha-YZF-R1-2009-current/?&R=EPI-105784Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:12:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsYou’d never guess this was an entry level custom cruiser, at only £6500 it’s a hell of a lot of bike for the money. It questions whether you need a larger bike, as it does everything a larger customs does...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Yamaha/Yamaha-XVS950A-Midnight-Star-2009-current/?&R=EPI-105600Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:32:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe most beautiful novice 125cc bike money can buy – yes, it even outclasses Yamaha’s YZF-R125 and biggest competitor Aprilia RS125. The Cagiva Mito SP525 is essentially the long-running two-stroke Cagiva Mito 125 brought up to date in every area...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Cagiva/Cagiva-Mito-SP525-2008-current/?&R=EPI-105475Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:04:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsReworking an existing model to make an all-together different model can work, as Suzuki’s Bandit and V-Strom range has shown – add panniers, taller screen, other accessories and they become good budget touring bikes. Buell’s take on this is to...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Buell/Buell-Ulysses-XB12XT-2008-current/?&R=EPI-105464Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:51:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsYou would be hard pushed to tell the difference from the successful but outgoing Triumph Daytona 675 model and the latest 2009 model. But stand closer and the differences jump out at you i.e. the new angular top fairing, Nissin...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Triumph/Triumph-Daytona-676-2009-current/?&R=EPI-105442Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:23:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsAfter just two years in production the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport gets a new engine. So it’s out with the old two-valver and in with a new 105bhp four-valve head motor, taken from the Stelvio adventure bike and the Griso...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Moto-Guzzi/Moto-Guzzi-1200-Sport-4v-2008-current/?&R=EPI-105388Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:19:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsDon’t think that this is just ‘another’ Brutale: the new 1078RR is very, very different. The Italian firm has been known to release a bewildering number of Brutale variants since the first 750 was released in 2003. As well as...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/MV2/MV-Agusta-Brutale-1078RR/?&R=EPI-105384Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:28:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsHonda has given its supersports weapon subtle tweaks for 2009, designed to give it more mid-range oomph and a smoother power delivery. New pistons, cylinder head and exhaust system have bolstered torque between 6000-10,000rpm, which makes the engine more flexible...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/Honda-CBR600RR-2009-current/?&R=EPI-105045Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:10:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe big news for the 2009 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade isn’t its new, oval-shaped indicators, but its revolutionary electronically-controlled Combined ABS system. This makes the Honda Fireblade the world’s first ever ABS-equipped superbike. This system takes none of the enjoyment out...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/Honda-CBR1000RR-Fireblade-2009-current/?&R=EPI-105001Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:07:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe new Suzuki GSX-R600 is very similar to last years GSX-R600. Underneath the new body work chassis wise it’s very similar. Suzuki engineers have played around with the engine but instead of seeking peak performance they have tried to make...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Suzuki/Suzuki-GSX-R600-2008-current/?&R=EPI-104796Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:40:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsIn terms of chassis and handling the new Kawasaki ZX-6R a big step forward over the old ZX-6R. The new big piston forks use MotoGP technology and make a huge difference. They take a little getting use to at first but enable...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Kawasaki/Kawasaki-ZX-6R-2009-current/?&R=EPI-104794Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:54:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsNobody else has a 168bhp V-twin on its books, complete with traction control, Ohlins suspension, data-recording etc, and if they did it’d probably cost more than the £14,750 Ducati 1198S. And there’s a good chance it wouldn’t have the same...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Ducati/Duacti-1198S-2008-Current/?&R=EPI-104792Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:33:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsBased on the sports Buell 1125R, the 1125CR is essentially a naked version of the same bike. As it comes it has one-piece handlebars to mimic clip-ons, but the pay-extra upright bars make more sense to ride with – far...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Buell/Buell-1125CR-2008-current/?&R=EPI-104763Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:35:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsLike the Ducati Monster 696 that arrived earlier in 2008, the bigger capacity Monster range was, after 15 years, in desperate need of an update. And the result is the best air-cooled Monster ever. Only subtle styling tweaks have been...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Ducati/Ducati-Monster-1100-2009-current/?&R=EPI-104755Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:37:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsApart from the tinny two-stroke noise coming out the back of the SX125 and RX125 the new learner strokers could pass for a bigger supermoto. But get on board and you’ll find that the power and handling simply doesn’t match...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Aprilia/Aprilia-SX125-2008-current/?&R=EPI-104653Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:44:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Benelli TNT super naked has been with us now, almost unchanged since 2004. Early 1130cc models were snarling, brutal, wheelie-prone monsters with a savage-sounding wail from its three into one underseat exhaust. But these very early models could be...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Benelli/Benelli-TNT-899S-2008-current/?&R=EPI-104636Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:43:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsHarley's Cross Bones is the perfect antidote to a tough week at work. It’s so comfortable, thanks to its wide, beautifully padded, hand-stitched sprung seat and rubber-topped footboards that you could almost fall asleep on it; something the whisper-quiet exhausts...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Harley-Davidson/Harley-Davidson-Softail-Cross-Bones-2008-current/?&R=EPI-104633Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:26:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsNew for 2008, the K8 is the latest incarnation of the giant-killing Suzuki GSX-R750. With only minor tweaks for this year and a facelift, the 175mph K8 is now the smoothest and most refined GSX-R750 ever. Suzuki say it has...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Suzuki/Suzuki-GSX-R750--2008-current/?&R=EPI-104362Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:09:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsTaking just one year to build from a clean sheet of paper, Bimota’s new DB7 has been an instant sales success. That’s a relief for the small firm in Rimini, Italy, who were pinning their hopes on the DB7 being...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Bimota/Bimota-DB7-2008-current/?&R=EPI-104360Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:53:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe V-Max is what happens when you mix 1679cc and nearly 200 horsepower in a motorcycle that's one part cruiser, one part sportbike - and all parts thrilling. It's difficult to explain just how quickly the V-Max builds speed. Cruise along...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Yamaha/Yamaha-VMAX/?&R=EPI-103080Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:56:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThis new version of the Enfield Electra may look the same, and to be fair in alot of ways that count it is, but in fact it features an all new unit construction engine with fuel-injection, dragging it kicking and screaming...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Enfield/Royal-Enfield-Electra-EFI-2008-current/?&R=EPI-103077Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:13:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsTriumph’s standard Street Triple mixes Triumph Speed Triple style with the tech of a Triumph Daytona 675 engine. It's light, fast, fun, agile, stylish and cool... and it just got even better. The 'R' version comes with fully-adjustable suspension and fiercer radial four-pot...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Triumph/Triumph-Street-Triple-R/?&R=EPI-102964Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:35:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsForget the dinosaur CB1000 of the early nineties, or the now defunct 900 Hornet, the CB1000R is a whole new bag for Honda, designed with Europe, using a retuned version of the 2007 FireBlade engine and with 2008 FireBlade forks...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/Honda-CB1000R-2008-current/?&R=EPI-102332Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:12:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Moto Guzzi V7 Classic isn’t perfect. It’s underpowered slightly, a tad vibey at speed and the levers aren’t span adjustable. But otherwise we struggle to find fault. The Moto Guzzi V7 Classic is stylish, useful, charismatic and simply a...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Moto-Guzzi/Moto-Guzzi-V7-Classic-2008-current/?&R=EPI-102330Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:56:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsSince 2004, Honda has had the learner sports bike market sewn up – the CBR125R flew out of showrooms faster than its larger capacity counterparts. Yamaha’s range had a gap for a 125 sport motorcycle, and the YZF-R125 fills that...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Yamaha/Yamaha-YZF-R125-2008-current/?&R=EPI-100480Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Yamaha XT660Z Tenere is a great value, superbly capable adventure bke with real off road capability. Global treks aren’t really on the cards as the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere’s vibey single cylinder engine makes hard work of pulling its 185kg...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Yamaha/Yamaha-XT660Z-Tenere-2008-current/?&R=EPI-100478Fri, 16 May 2008 17:26:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsBasically, perhaps very basically, the Harley-Davidson XR1200R is a good bike. Dynamically the XR1200R performs and handles better than any Harley before. It’s brisk (if not exactly fast), fun to throw around and looks good, too. The main disappointment is...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Harley-Davidson/Harley-Davidson-XR1200R-2008-current/?&R=EPI-100475Fri, 16 May 2008 16:48:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe new 696 Monster is Ducati’s most important bike, this is the bike that brings in the money and the sales, and thankfully it seems Ducati have got it spot on with the all new Monster. Thankfully they’ve not played...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Ducati/Ducati-696-Monster-2008-current/?&R=EPI-100474Fri, 16 May 2008 16:21:00 GMTMotorcycle ReviewsThe Aprilia Dorsoduro is priced competitively cheaper than Ducati’s Hypermotard and KTM 990 supermoto, and still turns heads, is laden with quality parts and has clearly been designed and not just thrown together. The Aprilia Dorsoduro may not be as...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Aprilia/Aprilia-Dorsoduro-2008-current/?&R=EPI-100470Fri, 16 May 2008 15:56:00 GMTMotorcycle Reviews