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Amazing prices on used Yamaha FJR1300s

Chris Newbigging, 12 January 2011 15:50

Used Yamaha FJR1300s are looking to be the smart used big-bore tourer choice in 2011, with nearly 50 for sale in bikes for sale at prices considerably less than the equivalent Honda Pan Europeans. Find a Yamaha FJR1300 for sale The big Yamaha is the forgotten bike in the class – more modern rivals like the Kawasaki 1400GTR and the BMW ...

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 gallery

Chris Newbigging, 21 December 2010 15:33

Following the earlier release of the new-for-2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920, here's the full gallery of pictures for the new bike. New 'cheaper' 2011 MV Agusta 920 The matte-black finish is unique to the 920, befitting its lower cost – a white option will be available too.

Secrets of the UK’s best specials

Chris Newbigging, 20 December 2010 12:51

In this week’s MCN we’re taking a look inside some of Britain’s best home-grown specials – the top three from Britain’s Got Biking talent. We spoke to the owners of the top three bikes to find out what went in to making the UK’s favourite specials. We couldn’t have asked for a more varied response– one bike was built entirely ...

Video: See and hear the Horex VR6 run

Chris Newbigging, 03 December 2010 09:34

Horex has released this video of it’s innovative new VR6 motorcycle engine running on an engine dyno in Munich. This short video is the first time the prototype machine has been seen running. It’s short video admittedly, and the engine is only ticking over, but it gives a flavour of what’s to come from the first truly new road motorcycle ...

Milan bike show: Husqvarna Mille 3 concept

Chris Newbigging, 02 November 2010 14:55

Husqvarna unveiled the mad Mille 3 concept bike at the Milan show today - a V3 triple cruiser/sportsbike cross built to show off Husqvarna's designing talent. The peculiar machine isn't designed for production - the 933cc engine in the Mille 3 uses three cylinders from the firm's single-cylinder off-road range arranged on a common crankcase. The bodywork takes clear cues ...

Milan bike show: BMW Concept C scooter

Chris Newbigging, 02 November 2010 13:53

BMW has just unveiled the Concept C - a prototype scooter giving a glimpse of how BMW's first big scooter will look when a production machine is released in the next few years. Video: BMW Concept C scooter The Concept C (C stands for Commuter) has a brand new twin cylinder engine of an undisclosed capacity with CVT transmission. The ...

Cologne Bike Show: Horex VR6 unveiled

Chris Newbigging, 05 October 2010 12:06

The new Horex VR6 has made it’s first ever public appearance today at the Intermot Show in Cologne. The reborn German marque unveiled one of only two complete preproduction machines, plus a dissected example of the innovative all-new VR6 engine. The 1218cc engine is a six-cylinder, but with a unique layout halfway between an inline engine and a v-engine with ...

(Yet) more 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R racer images

Chris Newbigging, 08 July 2010 12:29

Not quite understanding the idea of a teaser marketing campaign. Kawasaki has released more pictures of the same prototype 2010 ZX-10R racer lapping Suzuka – the third batch of pictures in as many days. Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for sale The latest images show former WSB rider Akira Yanagawa (best remembered for wrestling outdated ZX-7Rs around to reasonable success in ...

Triumph Street Triple Tracker

Chris Newbigging, 04 June 2010 14:30

German dealer Motorcorner is putting this sexy Street Triple R-based Street Tracker on sale for £12,000. Read the Triumph Street Triple R review The transformation is an unusual twist for Triumph’s middleweight naked and is the first special to mimic the classic flat-track racers. In next week’s MCN – out Wednesday June 9 – we reveal the full story of ...

Staff bikes: Yamaha TZR250 - On every other Sunday

Chris Newbigging, 02 June 2010 15:53

You’ll probably think I’m a bit of a slacker for not starting my TZR250 blog until I’ve already competed in three rounds of this season. Which is fair enough, but in my defence, the start of the season has been a whirlwind – the first three rounds were separated by just 12 days each. Even pre-season, it was hectic – ...