October

Year: 2001

Month: October

Bostrom-style Ducati 998 launched

28 October 2001

Ducati chose its first big U.S. rally to unveil its Ben Bostrom replica 998S. The bike was shown off for the first time at the Ducati Revs America event in Las Vegas. Bostrom’s helmet design was the...

Kawasaki 250TR takes us back

28 October 2001

The fashion for retro looks has reached off-road styled bikes. The latest to reflect the trend is Kawasaki’s 250TR. It looks like a 1970s scrambler – but is actually aimed at style-conscious...

Honda’s other V-TEC bike gets upgraded version for 2002

28 October 2001

Honda’s CB400 Super Four, the V-TEC-assisted bike that led the way for the 2002 VFR800 V-TEC , has been given a new version of the system for next year. The Japan-only bike uses the firm’s Hyper V-TEC...

Honda’s vision of future commuting

21 October 2001

IT seems Honda is not even pausing for breath after launching the the new all-new VFR800, Blade, Pan-European and Hornet 900 – for the firm will reveal no less than 15 new designs later this week,...

Drysdale V8 1000 ready to roll

21 October 2001

Aussie firm Drysdale is putting the finishing touches to its new 1000cc naked bike. Only a handful will be built each year and it’s no surprise – with a tiny team of engineers and a price tag of...

Suzuki GS1200SS revamped for 2002

21 October 2001

Suzuki’s muscular GS1200SS has been updated only a year on from its Japan-only launch. The most obvious change is to the fuel tank. It’s now heavily sculpted to give a sportier riding position and...

What do you call a scooter with 750cc? A Honda Elysium

21 October 2001

The litre-class scooter can’t be far away. This is the closest so far, a 750cc flat-four-powered brute with the kind of grunt scooter riders can only usually dream about… and a roof. The Honda Elysium...

CB400SS given a taste of the ’60s grid

21 October 2001

Honda’s own custom version of its CB400SS has made it a retro to be proud of. The bike has been transformed with aftermarket parts to give it a look like a 1960s GP racer. All the original bodywork –...

Yamaha builds a bike to handle like a BMX

21 October 2001

Yamaha’s new Tricker concept bike combines the 223cc SOHC four-stroke single of the new TW225 with an alloy beam frame. Yamaha says the bike was inspired by the X-Games – where BMXs and skateboards...

First details of bigger-bore Blade

21 October 2001

Honda’s FireBlade is to get a 1060cc capacity and a far more torque-laden power delivery. The idea is to open up a wider gap in character between the CBR600 and the Blade. The changes to the Blade are...

XR250 goes supermoto

21 October 2001

Honda has given its XR250 crosser a supermoto spin and dubbed it the Custom. The bike – revealed at Tokyo – is a one-off to show how customers can transform the XR using readily available parts. In...

Video: On board Hodgson’s WSB Ducati at Donington

14 October 2001

CLICK the MOV link right (if you have Quicktime player installed on your PC) or the RM link (for Real player users) to download on-board video clips of MCN’s Marc Potter lapping Donington on Hodgson’s...

Victory reveals its vision of future cruising

14 October 2001

AMERICAN cruiser firm Victory has revealed a glimpse of what its future models could offer in the shape of the aptly named Vision concept bike. Pretty? well, we’ll leave you to form your own opinions...

Sauber GP bike run in public at Sepang

14 October 2001

NIALL MACKENZIE gave the new Sauber-Petronas four-stroke GP machine its first public outing on the eve of the Malaysia GP at Sepang. The Scot completed a couple of slow but impressively noisy laps on...

Specifications

14 October 2001

Availability: If you’re Neil Hodgson Deals, offers and bonuses: None Colours: Orange/purple/silver Insurance Group: N/a Specification: Liquid-cooled 996cc (98x66mm) 8v four-stroke 90 degree...

Testing Hodgson’s WSB Ducati: Dreams CAN come true

14 October 2001

IT’S one of those rides that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Riding a race-winning World Superbike machine; the exact same bike that more than 100,000 of us cheered like hell at...

Six new supermotos launched in UK

14 October 2001

SUPERMOTO race and road bikes are rapidly gaining in popularity, or so we’re told. And here’s some evidence it might be true – in the shape of SIX new models coming to the UK. Italian firm Vertemati...

World’s first test on Honda’s new Hornet 900

07 October 2001

HONDA’S new Hornet 900 comes with an asking price of under £6000, a fun-loving attitude and a wild streak that will have you laughing time after time. We managed to get a first ride on the new Hornet...

Watch our exclusive 998 video

07 October 2001

Click on the links, right, to download our exclusive video, recorded at the official launch test of the bike in Italy.

Husaberg refines line-up for 2002

07 October 2001

After last year’s all-new range of machines, Husaberg has been busy refining its new designs further. All the new models feature re-designed engine cases, which are stronger and lighter. The electric...

How long must we wait for 2002 bikes?

07 October 2001

You’ve seen the new bikes of 2002, first on this site. Now you’ll want to know when they will hit a show room near you… and be available to buy. Use our round-up to see when the new bikes will be...

First test and video action of the new 998

07 October 2001

The new 998 has a new frame and a new 123bhp Testastretta engine based around the new narrow head Testastretta motor. Here you’ll read our first full test and get the chance to see and hear the bike...

Hybris takes streamlining to extremes

01 October 2001

It’s got bucket seats, will lean over as far as 45-degrees and is capable of well over 150mph… it’s the Hybris. French firm Hybris Concept put the bike on display at Paris. It comes complete with a...

Honda reveals new 230 and 150 four-strokes

01 October 2001

JUST weeks after revealing the 2002 CRF450 four-stroke moto cross contender, Honda has revealed not one but two more four-stroke off-road machines. In 2003 Honda’s CRF230 and 150 will be launched to...

You’ve seen the bikes of 2002… here’s some for 2003

01 October 2001

Honda showed off its new bikes for 2002 at a private launch in Paris last month, now the firm is revealing some of its bikes for 2003. The huge VTX1800 is being joined by two more machines carrying...