I love the idea of black bikes. They're the stealth option. In 2013 black also seems like the sensible choice for a sports bike like the GSX-R750, not so much because it helps you slip unnoticed from the scene of the crime, but because it's like those of us riding them -- a bit older. More grown up than some...
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- 17 June 2013
MCN%X92s Andy Davidson and Liam Marsden recently took KTM%X92s new newcomer-aimed Duke 390 out on local roads to pit it against the similarly-aimed Honda CBR500R and the Kawasaki Ninja 300. Hear what they thought of these A2-targeted machines. brightcove.createExperiences();
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- 18 June 2013
The 'baby' version of BMW's ever-popular Adventure bike gets put through it's paces in deepest Wales. Will it live up to the reputation gained by it's elder sibling? brightcove.createExperiences();
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- 12 June 2013
The odometer clicked through 6000 miles on the Multistrada 1200 S Touring on the way to work this morning and in light of this approaching milestone I spent three hours giving the bike a deep clean over the weekend.After riding to Italy in the dry two weeks ago but then riding almost all 1100miles home in lashing rain the bike...
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- 10 June 2013
MCN is looking for Kawasaki Z1000 owners for an upcoming feature. We're specifically looking for owners of: 2003-2006 original pea shooter exhaust model 2007 - 2009 second generation 2010 - current model We'll be using the information to help with our article and there may be a chance you get featured in the paper. Just fill out the information below and email it to...
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- 12 June 2013
Bimota has a reputation for taking engines from the likes of Ducati or one of the Japanese big four and building something rather special around it. It's done the same here, but with a twist - taking a 1078cc Ducati V-twin and coming up with a 120mph dirt bike packed with advanced electronics and classy components. Madness. brightcove.createExperiences();
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- 22 May 2013
Artisan bike maker Borile is creating its first small-volume, full-production motorcycle, called the B450 which will cost %XA39650 when it goes on sale in September. We rode the bike in Italy.
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- 30 May 2013
My only fear with Honda's CBR500R was whether it would be a little too tame and that I'd get bored with it all-too quickly. Just over a month and 1000 miles in I can categorically state that I'm still loving the little twin and it's delivering plenty of smiles on a daily basis. I have previously owned a Yamaha Fazer 600...
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- 08 May 2013
With just days to go before the 2013 TT MCN gained exclusive, extended access over two days to the Norton team. They were preparing to test their new 200bhp V4, %XA3100,000 Senior TT machine, which will run active/semi active suspension from Ohlins. And while we were with them, MCN road tester and TT racer Adam Child was given a world-first ride on...
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- 22 May 2013
MCN's road test editor Phil West recently traveled to Spain for the launch of Honda's new NSS300 Forza scooter. Hear Phil's first impressions on their new bike aimed very firmly at city commuters. brightcove.createExperiences();
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- 20 May 2013
