2010

Year: 2010

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Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: Tiger 800 & Speed Triple UK debut

24 November 2010 by MCN

Triumph enters the middleweight adventure class against the definitive BMW F800GS with its first ever bike designed for genuine off road use. The Tiger’s 799cc engine might be derived from the 675...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: See the CBR600F & Crossrunner

24 November 2010 by MCN

The new Crossrunner isn’t just one of the biggest draws at the Honda stand (stand G220), but of the whole show too. The Crossrunner is described by Honda as a blend of naked bike fun with the style...

New Royal Enfield Fury ‘spotted’

24 November 2010 by Phil West

This is the first picture of the new flat-track-inspired Royal Enfield Fury which is set to be unveiled at Carole Nash Motorcycle Live at the NEC this weekend. Find a Royal Enfield for sale The new...

Husqvarna TC 449 Cross Classic

23 November 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

Based on the new TC 449, the Cross Classic is dedicated to those who loved old Husqvarnas.

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R: your questions answered

23 November 2010 by Trevor Franklin

MCN’s Trevor Franklin was at the world launch of the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R. Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for sale Here he answers your questions on the new S1000RR competitor… Is the ZX-10R as mad as the...

Travel insurance biker discrimination

22 November 2010 by TonyD001

I recently went on holiday to Gran Caneria and hired a motorbike for two days to tour the island and I had a great couple of days. But it turns out that if I had injured myself on it my Direct Line Single Trip Travel Policy would not payout a claim as the bike was greater than 125cc. There is no wording in the policy that suggests that at all. I only rang them as I was reading a Thomas Cook info...

Kawasaki ZX-10R v BMW S1000R - spec comparison

22 November 2010 by MCN

MCN’s chief road tester Trevor Franklin has just returned from the world launch of the new Kawasaki ZX-10R in Qatar. In this week’s MCN (out this Wednesday, November 24) he’ll reveal if he thinks...

Investigation: how the VAT rise affects bikes

17 November 2010 by Chris Newbigging

It’s tough times for the bike market, and the forthcoming VAT rise looks to be yet another unwelcome price rise. But how will it really affect prices in the showroom? Find a new or used motorcycle...

Ducati Diavel wins over UK riders

16 November 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Ducati is covering new ground with the Diavel – a boldly-styled cruiser/muscle bike with sportsbike power and chassis parts. When spy pictures first appeared, the reaction from some motorcyclenews.com...

New Aprilia Tuono V4 - 'spirit of the old bike, cutting-edge tech'

16 November 2010 by Chris Newbigging

The new 162bhp V4 Tuono has kept the style and soul of the bruising V-twin it replaces, according to the man who designed it. The new bike follows the basic design principles of the original RSV1000...

Interview: How Triumph built the Tiger 800XC

16 November 2010 by MCN

Although Triumph would like to claim a strong heritage in off-road motorcycling, referring to the ‘50s and ‘60s, where the name Tiger and Tiger Cub originated, in truth, the modern Hinckley concern...

Triumph Tiger 800 prices confirmed

11 November 2010 by Phil West

Triumph has just confirmed the prices and expected availability of its two new Tiger 800 variants – and they’re even cheaper than first reported. Find a Triumph motorcycle for sale The...

2011 Honda SH300i revealed

10 November 2010 by James Keen

The Honda SH300i big-wheel scooter has been updated for 2011, with changes to bodywork, chassis and suspension. Find a scooter for sale Honda are very proud of the updated model’s level of...

Benelli TNT anniversary specials

10 November 2010 by Phil West

Benelli is to mark its centenary in 2011 with two new special anniversary models. Find a Benelli for sale At the Milan Show last week the historic Italian marque, since 2005 owned by Chinese company...

2011 Honda CBR600F creators speak out

09 November 2010 by James Keen

The creators of the 2011 Honda CBR600F say they hope the new bike will revitalise the 600cc market by offering riders a less extreme user-friendly sports bike. 2011 Honda CBR600F gallery Sales of...

George White 5-4-3-2-1 deal on new bikes

09 November 2010 by MCN

If you’re in the market for a new bike, you could do a lot worse than taking up George White on their new 5-4-3-2-1 deal. Buy a new bike from them and you’ll get: 5 years 0% finance, £99 deposit 4...

Sanglas S660 design

09 November 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my idea for the return of Sanglas.

2011 KTM RC8R gets smoother and slicker

08 November 2010 by MCN

KTM is giving the RC8R its first significant update for 2011, with engine, suspension and cosmetic tweaks. The changes are intended to make the RC8R more competitive against revamped opposition such...

Yamaha 660 TT Spirit

08 November 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

My idea for the Yamaha 660 TT Spirit. It would have the spirit of a pure, old school off road bike.

Milan Show 2010

07 November 2010 by sewcharman

Robin finds out that the new Tiger 800 is the real deal at last. Had to go to the Milan Show to find it though!

2011 Honda CBR600F - full tech specs

05 November 2010 by James Keen

The new 2011 Honda CBR600F claims to offer near-sportsbike levels of performance in a useable, practical and pillion-friendly package. 2011 Honda CBR600F gallery 2011 Honda CBR600F – it’s...

2011 Honda CBR600F gallery

04 November 2010 by James Keen

Honda say they designed the 2011 CBR600F to have a “timeless elegance”, so it remains desirable and current for years to come. 2011 Honda CBR600F – it’s back! 2011 Honda CBR600F – full tech...

Milan bike show: New KTM 350 EXC-F Factory

04 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

This fuel-injected motocross bike is the new KTM 350 EXC-F Factory. Revealed at the Milan motorcycle show by off-road legend David Knight, KTM claims the 350cc DOHC single can manage the same output...

Video: 2011 Honda motorcycles at the Milan bike show

04 November 2010 by MCN

Honda have revealed a whole host of new 2011 motorcycles at the Milan bike show, including the Crossrunner, new CBR600F, Crosstourer concept and the CBR250R. Watch the video for a look at some of next...

Milan bike show: Honda New Mid Concept scooter

04 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

Honda has unveiled the New Mid Concept scooter at the Milan motorcycle show. Find a scooter for sale Aimed at taking on Yamaha’s TMax-led dominance of the performance scooter market, few technical...

Video: Aprilia Tuono V4 unveiled

03 November 2010 by MCN

Aprilia has revealed the finished Tuono V4 which is essentially a 162bhp version of the RSV4 superbike, without the fairing. Find an Aprilia Tuono for sale The new bike will be on sale in the UK...

Milan bike show: Husqvarna Mille 3 concept

02 November 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Husqvarna unveiled the mad Mille 3 concept bike at the Milan show today – a V3 triple cruiser/sportsbike cross built to show off Husqvarna’s designing talent. The peculiar machine isn’t designed for...

Video: BMW Concept C scooter

02 November 2010 by James Keen

BMW have released this video of their new Concept C – a two-wheeler that they claim combines the handling of a motorcycle and the comfort of a scooter. BMW Concept C scooter – official...

Milan bike show: BMW Concept C scooter

02 November 2010 by Chris Newbigging

BMW has just unveiled the Concept C – a prototype scooter giving a glimpse of how BMW’s first big scooter will look when a production machine is released in the next few years. Video: BMW Concept C...

Video: Ducati Diavel in action

02 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

Ducati have released this official video of the new Diavel in action. Milan bike show: Ducati Diavel – Price and first impression The 162bhp, £12,995 muscle bike is currently being inspected in Milan by MCN’s reporters.

Video: KTM slammed over 125 Duke vids

02 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

KTM is defending its position after recent 125 Duke adverts featured exactly the kind of aggressive riding that boss Stefan Pierer is trying to ban. The videos show teenage riders on pavements...

Milan bike show: Ducati Diavel - Price and first impression

02 November 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Ducati’s new Diavel will cost £12,995 for the base model when it arrives in the UK in January 2011, MCN can reveal. The higher-spec Carbon model will be £15,495, or £15,895 for the Carbon Red with...

Milan bike show: Honda Crosstourer concept revealed

02 November 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Honda has just revealed the Crosstourer concept – a brand new adventure sport bike powered by the VFR1200F engine. The Honda Crosstourer adopts the Dual-Clutch version of the VFR’s V4 engine in a...

2011 Honda CBR600F - it's back!

02 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

Honda’s much loved CBR600F all-rounder is back for 2011. 2011 Honda CBR600F – full tech specs 2011 Honda CBR600F gallery Dropped from the range in 2006, the new bike uses the current Hornet’s...

2011 Honda Crossrunner official pictures

02 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

Here are the first pics of Honda’s new adventure / road bike hybrid, the Crossrunner. Based on the VFR800 engine, it will make 100bhp and 59ftlb of torque. Read the full story in the next issue of...

Ducati Monster 1100 Evo revealed

02 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

Another new release at this week’s Milan Motorcycle Show is the Monster 1100 Evo. Find a Ducati Monster 1100 for sale The upgraded monster will boast a 5bhp upgrade on the standard 1100 as well as...