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2011 Triumph Speed Triple - full review

James Keen, 21 October 2010 11:05

The 2011 Triumph Speed Triple has been ridden and rated by MCN - you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section.                                      Read the 2011 Speed Triple review "For 2011 the Speed Triple has an all-new chassis package, frame and swingarm included, to turn MCN’s favourite big-bore naked bike into a ...

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Honda PCX125: first stop-start two-wheeler

James Keen, 25 August 2010 12:15

Honda’s PCX125 is the first two-wheeler with fuel-saving stop-start tech. Pull up to some lights and after three seconds of idling, the engine cuts out. A blinking orange light marked ‘stand by’ (like a DVD player) lets you know you’re in ‘idle stop’ mode. A twist of the throttle fires it back up again with next to no delay. Find ...

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New MCN Aug 25: Ducati 848 EVO world first ride

James Keen, 24 August 2010 09:21

In this week's issue of MCN, on sale August 25, we ride the bike that's sexier than a Fireblade, £2000 cheaper than an R1 and better than an 1198 - the new Ducati 848 EVO.  The Norton boss confirms their MotoGP plans and Ducati have finally revealed the name of their new Project 0803 muscle bike - find out what it is ...

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Derbi GPR125 - full review

James Keen, 26 July 2010 12:41

The Derbi GPR125 has been ridden and rated by MCN - you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section.                                   Read the Derbi GPR125 review "Back-to-back with other four-stroke 125s the GPR125 is right up there with the quickest (we saw 83mph on the digital dash), and once you get used to having to ...

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Kawasaki officially release 2011 ZX-10R racer pictures

James Keen, 06 July 2010 12:58

These first official pictures of the new ZX-10R race bike have just been released by Kawasaki. The pictures come just as Kawasaki R&D department prepares itself for a 2-day test at the Suzuka race track in Japan. The 2-day test will be used to further refine the bike for the 2011 WSB Championship.   As we revealed in the 23 June issue of ...

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New MCN July 7: Spy shots of the next Triumph Tiger!

James Keen, 06 July 2010 10:03

In this week's issue of MCN, on sale June 30, we have spy shots of an all new model - the next Triumph Tiger.  We also reveal more details on the new Ducati Mega Monster, bring you the class-leading tech behind the BMW K1600S and investigate whether traction control really makes the average rider faster.  Plus we pit the standard Ducati Multistrada against the ...

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Honda VT750S in dealers now

James Keen, 17 June 2010 12:31

The Honda VT750S is now available from Honda motorcycle dealerships across the UK, priced at £5,845 OTR.   Powering the new VT750S is a liquid-cooled, 745cc V-twin but for a classic air-cooled look, the motor features finned barrels.   The frame is a steel double cradle design and suspension takes the form of sturdy 41mm forks and twin shocks, which are adjustable for preload. Braking ...

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Staff bikes: Suzuki GSX-R600 - Thundersprint 2010

James Keen, 09 June 2010 14:59

I’m not a racer – I haven’t even done that many track days. So it was surreal to end up in the start line queue behind the likes of Chris Walker, Danny Webb and Steve Parrish ready to compete in this year’s Thundersprint.  Before the event I was getting mixed signals from other MCN staff, which didn't help the nerves. ...

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2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 - tech specs revealed

James Keen, 27 April 2010 17:05

Aprilia has revealed full tech specs for the 2010 Shiver 750 which is set to cost £6,199 when it goes on sale in May. Find an Aprilia Shiver 750 for sale As MCN's story back in November revealed, Aprilia has tweaked rather than redesigned their 750cc v-twin middleweight.  Read the Aprilia Shiver 750 review New features for 2010 include a stylish ...

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Can't wait for an FZ8? Top used alternatives for under 4k

James Keen, 21 April 2010 09:52

Is 800 the new 600 in the world of middleweight all-rounders? BMW has the F800R, Aprilia has the Mana and now Ducati and Yamaha are both joining the fray with the Monster 796 and FZ8.      Yamaha FZ8 world first ride Browse over 10,000 bikes for sale       The new FZ8 will cost £7920 and the half-faired FZ8 Fazer will be a grand more. ...

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