This may look like just your average bicycle, but it is infact an 'E-motorbike' from Berlin-based company Grace. The Grace is powered by a 1300-watt motor, which runs off lithium-ion batteries. The motor powers the bike to a top speed of 30mph, while the batteries give a range of 31 miles and only need one hour to recharge. The bike ...
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- 24 November 2009
On paper the new 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 looks like it could be a full-blooded 'super-naked' - an intoxicating mixture of raucous engine, sharp handling and bad attitude. In reality it's something slightly less wild - but it's not far off. Find a Kawasaki Z1000 for sale Read the Kawasaki Z1000 review Watch the video for onboard footage from the ...
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- 23 November 2009
Five years ago World Supersport champion Cal Crutchlow was driving a delivery van for MCN. Now he's starring in global Yamaha videos with Rossi and Spies. If you ever doubted that Crutchlow, 24, has made it watch this video.Seeing him presented on equal footing with Rossi and Spies emphasises what level the Coventry lad is on. Makes you proud. ...
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- 23 November 2009
Film-maker Matthieu Ferreira's has sent us this video of his latest streetfighter project and we think the documentary is very nicely done... Watch part 1 & 2 of the video in the player below to see them convert a Triumph Thunderbird Sport and Daytona into a Streetfightered, cafe-racer-style machine.
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- 20 November 2009
Armadillo have released this quirky viral video to promote the fact that they're offering winter discounts on their range of cool scooter wear. According to the guys at Armadillo, here's what the movie is all about: “A mysterious scooter rider travels through the streets of a metropolis, in a slightly surreal landscape. "Suddenly – and out of the blue – ...
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- 20 November 2009
Buell may of sadly shut down, but that's good news for bargain hunters. The remaining new bikes are going for amazing prices and Harley have promised dealer back-up for the next 10 years. Find a Buell for sale Read Buell motorcycle reviews The Lightning XB9SX is the entry level Buell, with urban-scrambler styling and a 984cc v-twin that makes a claimed 83bhp. Watch the ...
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- 20 November 2009
You may have seen the Brakko braking system images in this week’s MCN (November 18 issue) and wondered how on earth the system worked. Save money on motorcycle brakes Well here’s an explanatory video to help you work it out. The CWB is a wheel with the brake disc enclosed centrally between the spokes called the Combined Wheel Brake. By ...
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- 19 November 2009
Watch the video below for the MCN world first ride report on the 193bhp BMW S1000RR. Win a BMW S1000RR! Read all the latest news on the S1000RR According to MCN chief road tester Trevor Franklin, "the handling will make other manufacturers wince with embarrassment." http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1119137831http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=711881422 // By use of this code snippet, I agree to the Brightcove Publisher T and ...
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- 19 November 2009
Ducati has released a video explaining the concept behind the Multistrada 1200's four riding 'modes'. The video doesn't show any live action footage of the bike but uses animated pencil sketches to illustrate how the Multistrada's four electronic modes; Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro alter the suspension, brakes, engine tune and traction control. Further reading:Ducati | Multistrada | Motorcycle insurance
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- 13 November 2009
While on a track day at Almeria, MCN's Michael Neeves spotted this beautiful Moto Guzzi MGS-01. Our video tests normally focus on brand new models, but in this case we had to make an exception... Read the Moto Guzzi MGS-01 review Find a Moto Guzzi MGS-01 for sale http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1119137831http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=711881422 // By use of this code snippet, I agree to the Brightcove Publisher ...
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- 12 November 2009
