2006

Year: 2006

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Kawasaki GTR14 & ZX-6R

07 October 2006

Kawasaki has launched its range of 2007 bikes at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany, including the new ZX-6R and the massive GTR1400. The event saw the first public showing of the new VN900...

You’ve seen it MCN – we’ve even tested it already, but for most at the 2007 Intermot motorcycle show in Cologne, Germany this is the first time they’ve seen the totally different looking ’07 Triumph...

New Enfield for NEC Show

07 October 2006

A new version of the Royal Enfield Bullet Electra will be unveiled at the 2006 NEC Motorcycle Show. The Electra-XS Roadster is based on the existing 500cc lean-burn single-cylinder machine, but gets...

Intermot: 2007 Hondas

07 October 2006

MCN has got up close and personal with the new 2007 range of Honda’s as part of the special invite only launch held in Cologne the night before press day at the Intermot Motorcycle Show on Monday. ...

BMWs three new 650s

07 October 2006

BMW has launched a completely new series of bikes all based around a 650cc single cylinder engine. The G-Series boasts three models, which are all a variation on the enduro/supermoto theme. The G650...

BMW HP2 Megamoto

07 October 2006

BMW have done it! They’ve outdone Ducati’s Hypermotard and unveiled a new bike with the coolest, most outrageous name – the HP2 Megamoto. Changes from the original HP2 are minimal styling wise. The...

FZ6: Sports or standard?

07 October 2006

Yamaha has met the criticism that its FZ6 was too revvy by offering four different version of the bike for 2007. There are currently naked and half faired versions of the bike available but next year...

Video: Yamaha 07 range

07 October 2006

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. Click here to watch the launch of the brand new Yamaha R1 and see...

Video: 2007 CBR600RR

07 October 2006

Honda launched the 2007 CBR600RR last night at an exclusive pre-Intermot show in Cologne, Germany and we’ve got the first video of the new bike. Watch the screen below to see the completely new...

Video: Benelli TreK

07 October 2006

Benelli’s new Tre K was revealed to the public at the Intermot show in Milan this week but MCN has already tested the bike and we’ve got the video here. The Multistrada rival uses Benelli’s traditional three-cylinder engine but puts it in a more practical chassis while retaining the styling expected from the Italian manufacturer. Watch the new bike in action below.

Intermot: 2007 Suzukis

07 October 2006

Suzuki has unveiled the brand new B-King today in Cologne alongside the totally revised GSXlR1000 and the remaining 2007 range for the first time to the public. Possibly the longest awaited...

Both Varaderos updated

07 October 2006

Honda’s two Varaderos, the 1000cc and 125cc, both get updated for 2007 but there are no radical changes. New emissions laws have forced the firm to update the larger bikes engine but power and torque...

Goldwing airbag explodes

07 October 2006

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...

New BMWs at Intermot

01 October 2006

Five new BMW’s will be just some of the attractions at the Intermot International Motorcycle and Scooter Fair, which opens to the public from October 11-15, 2006, in Cologne. The new BMW’s are...

First pics: 07 Yamaha R1

23 September 2006

The first pictures of the 2007 Yamaha R1 have been released and they show an all new bike based heavily on the 2006 R6 design. Click the imags on the right to see the full size version. The pictures...

'07 Yamaha off-roaders

23 September 2006

We’ve collected together all the available pictures of the 2007 Yamaha off-road range in one place. There are so many we’ve had to split them voer two pages, so if you want to see more, follow the...

2007 Yamaha range

23 September 2006

In addition to the 2007 Yamaha R1, we’ve also got plenty of pictures of the rest of the 2007 Yamaha range. These are models for the Canadian/American market, so you might not see all of them on sale...

2007 Hondas

23 September 2006

To make it easier for you to keep track of all the new bikes now that show season is underway, we’ve collected all of our stories concering the 2007 Honda range here. Quality bikes for sale: Click here. MCN and user bike reviews: Click here. Browse over 2000 product reviews: Click here.

2007 Yamaha scooters

23 September 2006

Here are all the pictures we’ve got for the 2007 yamah scooter range, including the YP400, YJ125, YJ50 and XF50. Quality bikes for sale: Click here. MCN and user bike reviews: Click here. Browse...

2007 Suzukis

23 September 2006

We’re collecting all the information on the entire 2007 Suzuki range together to make it easier for you to keep track of the latest news on all the new bikes. Quality bikes for sale: Click here. MCN and user bike reviews: Click here. Browse over 2000 product reviews: Click here.

2007 BMWs

23 September 2006

To make your life easier now that show season has started , we’ve collected here all the news stroies concerning the 2007 BMW range. Quality bikes for sale: Click here. MCN and user bike reviews: Click here. Browse over 2000 product reviews: Click here.

Fastest Kawasaki enduro

23 September 2006

The 2007 Kawasaki KLX450R is claimed to be the lightest, fastest and most powerful four-stroke enduro bike the Japanese frim has produced. It’s based on the motocross KX450F, using the same...

2007 Yamaha cruisers

23 September 2006

Here are all the latest pictures of the Yamaha cruiser range for 2007. The bikes pictured are for the Canadian and American market, so you might not see all of them make it to Europe, but we thought...

2007 Kawasakis

16 September 2006

Here are the first pictures of the 2007 Kawasaki range, including the all-new ZX-6R, the new GTR, and updated ZX-10R and ER-6, as revealed in the September 20 edition of MCN. The ZX-6R is new from...

New Speed Triple for '07

16 September 2006

In MCN, September 20, 2006, you can see the 2007 Triumph range before anyone else, and get the inside info on how meeting new emission rules has actually given the Speed Triple more power than before.

GSX-R and B-King launch

16 September 2006

Suzuki has launched its new range in Paris, unveiling a radical new GSX-R1000 and the long-awaited 1300cc B-King. The GSX-R1000 gets the twin exhausts revealed in MCN last week but most radical of...

Video: Voxan Charade

16 September 2006

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...

Virgin Mobile rep scooter

09 September 2006

A limited edition Yamaha Mobile replica paintscheme is now available on the Aerox 50 scooter, and it doesn’t cost any extra. The price also includes free Third Party Insurance, a one year...

Suzuki launch GSR600S

02 September 2006

Suzuki has launched a new version of the popular GSR600 with a new headlight fairing cowl and a stylish radiator cover. The GSR600S is available in matt black only, and comes at the same price as the...

Video: Bandit GT review

02 September 2006

We’ve got an exclusive video review of Suzuki’s new Bandit 1200GT. You can read the full review in the September 6 edition of MCN but we went along on the test to get the first impressions of the...

2007 Ducati Multistradas

02 September 2006

The Multistrada range will get a bit more power in 2007, with the new 1100 Desmo the biggest change from previous years. The new 1078cc engine not only offers 95hp at 7750rpm and 10.5Kgm of torque at...

Video: Goldwing first ride

02 September 2006

Honda has launched a new ‘Comfort’ version of the Goldwing and we’ve got an exclusive video review of the bike. You can read the full review in the September 6 edition of MCN but we went along on...

Video: Fischer sportsbike

26 August 2006

This week in MCN you can see the full details of the new budget priced Fischer MRX sports bike, and you can see video of it in action here. The bike is being built in the US by former racer Dan...

Confederate rides again

26 August 2006

Confederate motorcycles, the US makers of the amazing Hellcat and Wraith, has unveiled its latest prototype – and it looks just as mad as its predecessors. The Renovatio is still in concept stage but...

New look for Z1000

19 August 2006

The Kawasaki Z1000 gets a funky new look for 2007 but we thought we’d show you just how cool it can look with a little bit of work. The bike looks pretty good as standard but from the pictures it’s...

Anti-speed bike petition

12 August 2006

MCN has ridden the government’s new anti-speeding bike and found the way it robs the rider of control to be potentially lethal. That’s why from this week we’re calling on them to: SCRAP IT NOW! MCN...