2009

Year: 2009

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Aprilia RSV4 road test preview

24 March 2009 by Michael Neeves

MCN finally gets to test the new Aprilia RSV4 next week at its world launch. The 999c V4 superbike is one of the most eagerly awaited machines in years, and we’ll be riding it on Thursday 2 April at...

Ducati Streetfighter accessories revealed

23 March 2009 by Andy Downes

Ducati is letting us loose on the new 1098-engined Streetfighter on Wednesday but the firm has just released details of a host of tuning parts for the 155bhp naked bike. More news, pictures and...

New Thunderbird first ride

23 March 2009 by MCN News

Mark Hoyer from Cycle World gives MCN a sneak preview of his first ride on the Thunderbird. Triumph Thunderbird launch centre “It’s an American-style bike with a British heart, in this case a rather...

Ducati Streetfighter - countdown to first ride

23 March 2009 by MCN Newsdesk

MCN will be the first people in the world to ride the new 155bhp Ducati Streetfighter at the Ascari racetrack in Spain on Wednesday morning. Read the world first ride report on the Ducati...

Ducati Pantah 696

21 March 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

In the immediate future, besides “TOP” models , Ducait should launch a more basic range of motorcycles. The PANTAH in past has been the symbol of Ducati. Less sophisticated and powerful bike that...

New Norton rotary race bike testing at Donington

19 March 2009 by Chris Newbigging

MCN reader Richard Owen shot this new video and picture of the Norton NRV588 rotary race bike at Donington this week. The bike was testing on a public track day with factory rider Michael Dunlop, who...

Aprilia RSV4 launch centre

16 March 2009 by MCN

Welcome to the MCN Launch centre for the new Aprilia RSV4. Here you can find all the information you could want about the new Aprilia V4 motorcycle. Remember to check back regularly as we will have...

Bultaco Picador 400

27 February 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

The return of Bultaco? With this all purpose bike, it could be. The Picador would be a 400cc single cylinder – much fun and easy to ride. If offered to an right price it could find many fans!

Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9 - first impressions

27 February 2009 by Michael Neeves

MCN’s Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves is currently testing the new Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9 at the twisty, Almeria circuit in southern Spain. Here are his thoughts after this morning’s first track...

Electric bike arrives at the MCN office

23 February 2009 by James Keen

MCN has just taken delivery of the new Quantya Strada – A fully road legal electric bike. Here’s a couple of shots of the bike in the MCN office as we charge it up in preparation for testing. MCN’s...

Ducati GS rival ready for 2010

23 February 2009 by Liam Marsden

Last week in MCN we revealed the Ducati Multistrada replacement which will take on the BMW R1200GS. This computer-generated image shows how the new adventure-style Ducati could look when it hits...

Yamaha YZR250 R4?

23 February 2009 by shamitz

Found these photos on the net. I’m still wondering if this bike is for real … If it is, I’d deifinitely buy one 🙂

Yamaha YZR M2

23 February 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Imagine if Yamaha put up for sale for the private teams a “ready to race” MOTO2. It is a return to the past when the bike from race could be acquired normally from the private riders. Not yet...

Cagiva 1125 Schiranna

18 February 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

This is my vision of a new Cagiva twin. It uses Buell’s 1125 engine, but modified and upgraded. Since MV will have the task of having top of the range 3 and 4 cylinder bikes, it will fall...

New Hesketh V 1200

16 February 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

For those which consider the new generation Bentley too “popular” and prefer to drive a Bristol Blenheim. For those who get their clothes made to measure from the taylor. For those which still watch...

Kawasaki ZRX1200 roadtest teaser

13 February 2009 by Marc Abbott

Next week’s MCN, on sale Wednesday, February 18, has the first test of the new, fuel-injected Kawasaki ZRX1200. Doing away with the carbs and thoroughly revising the suspension has turned a great musclebike into a stunner. Click here to find ZRX1200s for sale. To whet your appetite for flat-out Kawasaki action, spend a few minutes drooling over Lawson, Cooley and Co thrashing it out at Laguna...

Kawasaki Versys Tourer gets green light

13 February 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Kawasaki is putting the Versys Tourer in to production following positive response to a prototype revealed at the NEC. The Tourer comes with a set of hard panniers and mounting frame plus an adjustable flip-up screen. The parts are worth £500 on their own, but the Tourer model costs just £325 more than the standard Versys. It can be specified with or without ABS in metallic black, metallic grey or...

BMW S1000RR a Yamaha R6 copy?

12 February 2009 by Guy Procter

Is the new BMW S1000RR a Yamaha R6 rip-off? YouTuber mca8690 certainly thinks so, and he’s gone to the trouble of producing this video to prove it. The S1000RR was spotted early in its development sporting modified R6 panels, which it wore ‘with space to spare’ according to BMW development boss Peter Mueller. We don’t agree with mca8690’s embittered suggestion the bike is a rip-off, but it does...

Two new Vectrix scooters to be unveiled at Ireland show

11 February 2009 by Sarah Carnell

Two new Vectrix electric scooters will be unveiled at the Irish Motorbike and Scooter show in the RDS centre in Dublin from February 27-March 1. The VX-2, said to be the equivalent of a 50cc...

Got a good deal on a new CBR600RR

10 February 2009 by bigfoot68

Some deals to be had out there… Bought a new CBR600RR in October for £6.5k, which ain’t bad, but also got £500 more than expected for a trade in. Seemed too good to be true so shook hands quickly. Really boring running it in- initially at 5000 revs = 56mph in 6th! so was overtaken by camper vans, lorries, skodas the lot. 1st service next week and looking forward to more right hand and better...

Video: 2009 Yamaha R1 roadtest teaser

10 February 2009 by MCN

The 2009 Yamaha R1 is like no in-line-four cylinder sportsbike ever produced. It’s simply sensational. The Yamaha R1’s ultra-short-stroke engine has a cross-plane crankshaft, with its crank pins set...

Triumph Bonneville SE picture special

10 February 2009 by James Keen

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale Wednesday 11th February, MCN Road Tester Trevor Franklin braves the snow and takes the new Triumph Bonneville SE for a spin. Here’s some more pictures and close-up...

BMW S1000RR in detail

09 February 2009 by Andy Downes

BMW recently released the first images of its all-new superbike – the S1000RR – in road trim. The BMW S1000RR been seen in race-trim before, but are there any differences between the two? Compact...

Mission Motors announce 150mph electric bike

06 February 2009 by Antnee_

Mission Motors have unveiled a new electric motorcycle with a stated top speed of 150mph and 100 lb-ft torque and a single speed. Front and rear suspension is from Öhlins and the brakes are from...

Have you bought a new bike?

06 February 2009 by MCN Newsdesk

Have you just treated yourself to that great bike – new or used – that you’ve been lusting after for months? British bikers are ignoring downturn paranoia and flooding into dealers to take advantage...

BMW S1000RR information centre

03 February 2009 by MCN

Welcome to the MCN information centre for the BMW S1000RR. Here you will find first ride reports, tech details and pictures of the new S1000RR motorcycle. Check back soon as we will shortly be posting...

BMW SCT 800 Superscooter

03 February 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

This is a new BMW scooter design. It’s equipped with a front twin 800cc 4V engine with more than 70 CV. It mounts 16″ wheels of wide section and adopts the telelever front suspension and a monoshock...

Kawasaki ER-6n design competition launches

01 February 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Kawasaki has kicked off its Europe-wide design competition with this custom-painted ER-6n to fire up MCN London Motorcycle Show-goers’ imagination. The competition will see riders from across the...

New look Yamaha X-Max for 2009

29 January 2009 by Sarah Carnell

Yamaha has announced new special editions of the X-Max scooter for 2009 which will see the popular scooter in new colours and with new lines and new instrument faces. The X-Max is available in a 125...

Moto Morini 1200 sport gets new paint scheme

29 January 2009 by Michael Carroll

Moto Morini has given its 1200 Sport motorcycle a makeover with a new black and orange paint job, which will be available from March. It’s the third colour option available on the motorcycle, which...

London Motorcycle Show: Ducati Streetfighter makes UK debut

29 January 2009 by Andy Downes

The standard version of the Ducati Streetfighter is making its UK debut at the MCN London Motorcycle Show today and for the rest of the week. Until now only the higher spec S version has been seen in...

Video: 2009 Yamaha R1 engine explained

28 January 2009 by James Keen

The 2009 Yamaha R1 boasts an all-new crossplane crankshaft engine that runs at an uneven firing interval. Watch this Yamaha promotional video for an explaination of the technology and reasoning behind...

Design and win your own Kawasaki ER-6n

28 January 2009 by Chris Newbigging

One lucky rider could see their custom paint design splashed across a brand new Kawasaki ER-6n. Kawasaki is launching a new competition at the MCN London Motorcycle Show at ExCel at the weekend to...

World exclusive shots of Ducati GS rival

27 January 2009 by Andy Downes

Ducati’s new replacement for the Multistrada has been spotted in action again – this time the shots are perfectly clear and show all of the details on both sides for the first time. Scroll down for...

Video: Rossi talks on the 2009 Yamaha R1

27 January 2009 by James Keen

In an arty black and white promotional video, Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi talks about the 2009 Yamaha R1 and how it’s ‘Born From MotoGP’. Watch the 2009 Yamaha R1 video test Go onboard the...

Harley-Davidson XL883 Iron unveiled at the London Motorcycle Show

26 January 2009 by MCN News Desk

Harley-Davidson and Buell are set to unveil two new models at the MCN London Motorcycle Show, January 29th – February 1st. Book tickets for the London Motorcycle Show The new XL883 Iron will be on...