2010

Year: 2010

Month: ALL

Live from the launch of the 2010 BMW R1200RT

19 January 2010 by Marc Potter

The new BMW R1200RT is gunning for the title of best tourer, and we’re in Spain at the bike’s launch to see if the bike’s updated engine lives upto BMW’s hype. For 2010, the UK’s best-selling tourer...

World first ride: Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory

15 January 2010 by Phil West

Senior Road Tester Adam Child is currently in Italy about to test Aprilia’s stunning new Dorsoduro Factory street supermoto. Based on the existing Dorsoduro, which is effectively a hopped-up, Ducati...

Australia Blog: Day 8 - The final day

15 January 2010 by Michael Neeves

This was my last riding day in Oz. I’ve given my Streetfighter S back to Ducati and have ridden on my last bit of hot dry tarmac for the foreseeable future. The next time I turn a wheel will be on...

First ride: New MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR v Ducati Streetfighter S

14 January 2010 by Adam Child

MCN Senior Road Tester Adam Child is currently testing MV Agusta’s brand new Brutale 1090RR against the reigning king of the exotic super nakeds, Ducati’s Streetfighter S, in Ducati’s own back yard –...

Australia Blog: Day 6 - Wayne Gardner's kids, future GP heroes?

13 January 2010 by Michael Neeves

Today I learned the secret to the success of Aussie world champions like Mick Doohan, Casey Stoner, Troy Bayliss and Wayne Gardner. It’s dirt track racing. Brought up riding small-capacity...

Australia Blog: Day 5 - Wild day with Extreme Creations

13 January 2010 by Michael Neeves

Today has been by far the wildest day in Oz for me. I’ve been with the guys from Extreme Creations, the most prolific specials builders in Australia. To cut a long story short, these guys are...

Australia Blog: Day 4 - Riding with Deus Ex Machina

11 January 2010 by MCN

Deus Ex Machina is undoubtedly the best shop I’ve ever been to. The showroom is choc-full full of retro-style custom bikes, mainly based on the Kawasaki W650, Yamaha SR400 and a variety of Triumphs.

Australia Blog: Day 3 - Ducati Streetfighter and the Old Pacific Highway

10 January 2010 by MCN

Today’s the day we rode the Old Pacific Highway with Jeff Ware, Editor of Rapid Bikes mag, with a couple of mates in tow. Jeff had said he’d try and get ex-GP racers Kevin Magee and Daryl Beattie (his...

Australia Blog: Day 2 - Ducati Streetfighter in Sydney

09 January 2010 by Michael Neeves

After an eight-hour sleeping pill-induced shut-eye session, I woke this morning to see the Australian sunshine for the first time since landing. God, I love it here. An English mate of mine, Andy, who...

World's top 100 bikes revealed!

08 January 2010 by MCN

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together the definitive...

Australia Blog: Day 1 - Neevesy arrives in Oz

08 January 2010 by Michael Neeves

Sorry to rub it in, but I’ve escaped the icy clutches of British winter. After 22 hours in the air, I’ve just landed in Australia (Sydney to be exact) and I’m planning a week of sunny biking excess. ...

Harley-Davidson’s ultimate full dresser tested!

07 January 2010 by Phil West

Harley-Davidson have produced, for 2010, an even grander version of its ElectraGlide full-dress tourer – and it’s on test in next week’s MCN! Dubbed the Electra Glide Ultra Limited – and if that name...

New BMW R1200GS first ride!

07 January 2010 by Phil West

The first test of BMW’s eagerly-anticipated new twin-cam R1200GS will feature in the January 13 issue of MCN. The twin-cylinder adventure bike, made famous by the globe-trotting TV exploits of actors...

Video: The last of the Buells

06 January 2010 by MCN

2009 saw the closure of Buell, a company characterised by quirky models like the XB9SX, 1125 Cafe Racer and 1125R. But will we miss them? Or are they gone for a reason? Find a Buell for sale Read...

Video: Aprilia RSV4 on the road - 'It's absolutely brilliant'

01 January 2010 by MCN

We already know that the Aprilia RSV4 is great on track, but how does it perform on the road? Find an Aprilia RSV4 for sale Read the Aprilia RSV4R review To find out, watch the video for our...