2006

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Beta's latest trial

28 December 2006 by MCN

Beta's latest trial

Beta has just released its latest four-stroke 250cc trial bike in the UK, the Rev-3. Traditionally trial bikes use two-stroke engines, however, Beta says environmental concerns and stricter emissions...

1098 mobbed in US

13 December 2006 by MCN

1098 mobbed in US

Ducati’s 1098 drew such huge numbers to the manufacturer’s stand at the Seattle motorcycle show, show organisers came close to shutting the stand because of the fire risk caused by the mob. Fire...

2007 R6 available now

13 December 2006

2007 R6 available now

The first 2007 model Yamaha R6s are available in dealers now. The MCN Bike of the Year isn’t significantly changed from 2006 specification, but there’s a new choice of paint schemes in white, blue or...

We're on the hunt

08 December 2006 by MCN

We're on the hunt

We’ve had a tip-off that a much-awaited all-new superbike is about to hit a European test track sometime soon, so we’ve sent off our snappers to track it down. We can’t say too much at the moment in...

Video: 07 CBR6 launch

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Video: 07 CBR6 launch

In late November 2006 MCN’s test rider Adam Child headed to America to try out the new Honda CBR600RR. Following an outing on this revised 2007 model, feelings from the MCN camp are that Honda has...

Video: Wild new Husky

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Video: Wild new Husky

Husqvarna launched an amazing new supermoto at the Milan show and we’ve got video of the new bike. The incredible machine is purpose designed and comes complete with a unique adjustable frame. ...

Video: £70,000 MV F4

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Video: £70,000 MV F4

MV Agusta has launched the most radical version of the F4 yet with the incredible, limited edition F4 CC. The bike is named after the MV boss and bike designer, Claudio Castiglioni, and will sell...

New Guzzi's launched

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

New Guzzi's launched

Guzzi has launched its 2007 model range at the Milan show and we’ve got video of the bikes. The line-up includes a new Griso, a custom bike and an entry level version of the Norge tourer. The new...

Aprilia unveil '07 Mana

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Aprilia unveil '07 Mana

Aprilia has revealed a whole range of new bikes at the Milan show today (Tuesday). The new models include the new Mana 850. A radical machine using another new engine – this time an SOHC, 850cc...

Aprilia unveil '07 Shiver

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Aprilia unveil '07 Shiver

Aprilia has revealed a whole range of new bikes at the Milan show today (Tuesday). The new models include the Shiver 750, a naked sportsbike powered by a new 95bhp DOHC V-twin. Designed to...

Video: 1098 Milan launch

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Video: 1098 Milan launch

Ducati officially launched its new 1098 superbike at the Milan show today and we’ve got the first video of the full bike. The new machine will come in both standard and S versions as well as a...

Video: Ducati 1098 spied

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Video: Ducati 1098 spied

Just week’s before it’s due to make it’s first public appearance at the MIlan bike show, Ducati’s 1098 has been spied testing outside the factory and we’ve got the first video of the bike in action.

2007 R1 chopped

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

2007 R1 chopped

Following the unveiling of the brand new R1, Yamaha secluded a small section of their stand at this years Intermot in Cologne for one of the best features of the show. Not only was the superb looking...

Video: Kawasaki Z1000

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Video: Kawasaki Z1000

Kawasaki launched its 2007 range of bikes at a special event at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany – and you can see video of the new Z1000 here.

Video: Kawasaki ZX-6R

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Video: Kawasaki ZX-6R

Kawasaki launched its 2007 range of bikes at a special event at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany – and you can see video of all the bikes here. See the new ZX-6R on stage

Video: Kawasaki Versys

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Video: Kawasaki Versys

Kawasaki launched its 2007 range of bikes at a special event at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany – and you can see video of all the bikes here. watch the Versys 650 take to the runway

Video: Kawasaki GTR1400

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Video: Kawasaki GTR1400

Kawasaki launched its 2007 range of bikes at a special event at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany – and you can see video of all the bikes here. See video of the massive new GTR1400 tourer here.

Video: 07 Yamaha R1

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Yamaha launched its 2007 range at Intermot in Germany on Tuesday including a brand new R1 and FZ6 – and you can watch the video here. Watch the launch of the brand new Yamaha R1 and see the bike in action for the first time.

Intermot: 2007 Benellis

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Intermot: 2007 Benellis

Benelli has got in on the act today at Cologne for the 2007 Intermot bike show dragging the covers from three new concept bikes, all falling into different motorcycling categories. Firstly is the...

Video: New Hornet 600

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Video: New Hornet 600

Honda’s exclusive pre-Intermot show in Cologne, Germany, saw the launch of the brand new Hornet 600 and we’ve got the first video. Watch the clip to see the Hornet in action then hear the bikes...

Goldwing airbag explodes

07 December 2006 by Angus Farquhar

Goldwing airbag explodes

Honda gave a graphic demonstration of its Goldwing airbag system at its pre-Intermot show in Cologne, Germany, and we’ve got video of it going off on stage. Honda made a big play on its new push...

1098 picture special

06 December 2006 by Marc Potter

1098 picture special

In this week’s MCN, out Wednesday, December 6, Editor Marc Potter brings you news of the 1098 launch at Kyalami. Here are just some of his thoughts and to read the rest check out MCN. This is not just...

Video: Voxan Charade

05 December 2006

Video: Voxan Charade

“MCN tested the new Voxan Charade on French roads this week so we captured some exclusive footage of the new bike just for you. The French-made bike is available through the firms new UK importer...

Video: KTM 950 Supermoto promo

05 December 2006 by hatimakicreate

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Free fully comp insurance for Suzukis

04 December 2006 by MCN

Free fully comp insurance for Suzukis

Suzuki is offering free fully comprehensive insurance on all SV650 and Bandit 650 models until the end of December. Covering both faired and naked models, the promotion offers even greater choice with...

Test ride the Piaggio MP3

04 December 2006 by Tom Rayner

Test ride the Piaggio MP3

Now it’s your chance to test ride Piaggio’s radical MP3 three-wheeled scooter. Piaggio is inviting you to come and test ride its MP3 on December 8-10 at its dealers across London. MCN had great...

Exclusive: Piaggio boss chats to MCN

01 December 2006 by Tom Rayner

Exclusive: Piaggio boss chats to MCN

Two years ago Piaggio UK’s Managing Director, Tony Campbell, was racing against Dani Pedrosa. Here he gives MCN his first press interview. The Piaggio Group’s ambitions for global domination and...

What 600 do you want?

01 December 2006 by Sarah Carnell

What 600 do you want?

Following the launch of so many new superbikes over recent weeks, MCN would like to know what you think. For next week’s paper, out on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, we would like to know whether you...

The 1098 voted most best in show

24 November 2006 by MCN

The 1098 voted most best in show

Show goers at the Eicma show in Milan have voted the Ducati 1098 the most beautiful bike in show. 24,000 people took part in the survey by Italian magazine Motociclismo. The Ducati beat competition...

Vyrus unleashed

18 November 2006

Vyrus unleashed

Italian hub-centre steering specialists Vyrus have unveiled special editions of the 984 C3. Vyrus originally worked alongside Bimota on the development of the Tesi and its hub-centre steering...

Cagiva's bargain

18 November 2006

Cagiva's bargain

You might think this is just a white version of Cagivas proven Mito 125, but look closer: the two-stroke’s expansion chamber exhaust is gone, and the stickers read 500. Cagiva replaced the tiny...

Video: Versys first test

18 November 2006

Video: Versys first test

Some of MCN’s team headed out for the first European test on the Kawasaki Versys last week. The boys have compared this bike to the Yamaha FZ600s, the Ducati 620 Multistrada and the Suzuki 650...

Pillion dream Morini

18 November 2006

Pillion dream Morini

This is Morini’s first crack at entering the lucrative adventure bike market. The MM3 is officially called a concept, but a production version would be easy to do as most of the major components are...

2007 CBR600 launch

18 November 2006

2007 CBR600 launch

Honda’s world launch of the 2007 CBR 600 is happening next week, and MCN’s road tester Adam Child will be one of the first riders to experience this new machine. If you have a question on how the CBR...

BMW at dirt bike show

18 November 2006

BMW at dirt bike show

BMW made its first ever appearance at the Dirt Bike Show on Thursday, MCN caught up with BMW Marketing Manager Tony Jakeman to find out why. He said: “We’ve come to launch our new G-series range of...

Sweden's Harley rival

18 November 2006

Sweden's Harley rival

This new flat-track style road bike is Swedish firm Highland’s answer to the Harley Davidson XR1200 concept. The Dirt-Track is powered by a detuned 950cc 60° v-twin from the firm’s supermoto and off...