2010

Year: 2010

Month: ALL

Suzuki GSX1250FA heads sports tourer sales

17 August 2010 by Andy Downes

Suzuki’s GSX1250FA was hailed as a class-leading sports tourer by MCN when it was launched earlier this year as a brilliant combination of value and fun. Read the full Suzuki GSX1250F review The...

Best-selling scooter now with Yamaha speedblock sticker kit

17 August 2010 by Andy Downes

Yamaha’s best-selling Vity125 scooter now comes with a racing speedblock inspired sticker kit the firm hopes will make the economy-minded scooter more appealing to younger riders. Find a Yamaha...

Bought a new bike this year?

17 August 2010 by MCN

MCN’s road testers are experts in their field, but there’s some feedback they just can’t provide. If you’ve bought a 2010 model of one of the following bikes… Ducati Multistrada 1200 Yamaha...

New Yamaha XT660 supermoto on the way

12 August 2010 by John Westlake

MCN has uncovered designs showing the next-generation Yamaha XT660 supermoto with Ducati Hypermotard-like styling. It’s a far cry from the dumpy current XT, which lacks excitement and desirability...

New MV 675cc triple will spearhead company relaunch

12 August 2010 by John Westlake

New MV Agusta owner Claudio Castigilioni has confirmed a 675cc three-cylinder sportbike and Brutale will be at the heart of the relaunch of the Italian firm. MCN has caught the 675cc – called the F3 –...

Dorsoduro 1200 leak: Aprilia stay silent

12 August 2010 by John Westlake

Aprilia is remaining tight-lipped after a 183 page owners manual for the new 1200cc Dorsoduro was leaked on the internet. The official document confirms MCN’s insider reports of the past two years...

Video: Worst bike ad ever?

12 August 2010 by Pierre Galpin

Honda just released this video advertising its 2010 Hunk (non-UK) model. Aimed at the Indian market, it’s a “muscular” 150cc equipped with a rear disc brake, tubeless tyres, a digital dashboard and LED taillights of all things. Enjoy!

BMW R120GS Spirit

10 August 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my design for a retro-style BMW. The R120GS Spirit.

Rossi's dad unveils production 530cc single

10 August 2010 by Dan Aspel

This 530cc single-cylinder, light-weight dirt tracker is called the Zaeta 530. It’s the creation of Italian engineer Paolo Chiaia and the father of everyone’s favourite Italian racer: Graziano...

Video: Onboard the 2011 ZX-10R with Tom Sykes

05 August 2010 by Pierre Galpin

Kawasaki is currently putting the 2011 ZX-10R through a new series of tests in Autopolis, Japan. World Superbike rider Tom Sykes and Spaniard Pere Riba (former Kawasaki Supersport rider) have been...

Indian to unveil 2011 range at Sturgis

05 August 2010 by Phil West

Revived US manufacturer Indian is set to publicly unveil its 2011 range – of which this Chief Blackhawk is the star – at the huge Sturgis Rally in South Dakota this week. hisThe 70th annual motorcycle...

New Motus MST-01 uses muscle car engine

04 August 2010 by Dan Aspel

The idea of a US sports bike may soon be realised, and in true American style. This Motus Motorcycles creation is in the final stages of design, and uses an engine borrowed from American muscle cars. ...

New triple confirmed for forthcoming Triumph Adventure

04 August 2010 by Pierre Galpin

As revealed in this week’s issue of MCN, Triumph has created a new engine for its forthcoming Adventure. A new official teaser video has just been released by the firm, revealing the choice of a new, long-stroke three cylinder engine based on the 675 to power the middleweight road and off-road bike versions of the bike. Triumph says in the video that the choice has been made to achieve a balance...

Ducati CEO confirms 1198 replacement for 2012

04 August 2010 by Guy Procter

Ducati’s new 1198-replacing superbike will be ready in 2012, Ducati boss Gabriele del Torchio has confirmed. A relaxed del Torchio let the info slip in an interview with an Italian journalist in which...

Inside Vyrus: the epicentre of hub-centre

03 August 2010 by Michael Neeves

Praise the lord for biking heroes like Ascanio Rodrigo and his company Vyrus. Based in Rimini, the very heartland of the Italian motorcycle industry, Vyrus create high-tech, one-off, hand-built...

Chaparral A1 e-Racer

03 August 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my design for the Chaparral A1 e-Racer. Made in Texas, the electric bike would be a new contender in the electric championships.

Video: Buell hints at 1190RR road bike return

30 July 2010 by Guy Procter

Lamentably axed last year, Buell might soon be back in the roadbike business if a new picture and video showing a semi-road-legal 1190RR are to be believed. Watch the video They show a bona fide...

0% finance on all MV Agustas

30 July 2010 by Andy Downes

All of the 2009 and 2010 MV Agusta range is now available with 0% finance and a 25% deposit. MV is also offering an alternative 50/50 finance offer where customers can ride away for a 50% down payment...

2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200R now in white

30 July 2010 by MCN

Harley Davidson has introduced a new white paint scheme for the XR1200R. The bike based on the iconic XR750 flat tracker, was previously only available in orange or a matt black for the higher...

Video: 2011 Husqvarna 449TC and 449TE in action

30 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

Husqvarna has released an official video of the 2011 449 TC and 449 TE models. The 2011 449s receive Kayaba suspension, new handlebars with handguards, both engine and chassis shockproof plastic...

2010 New Harley-Davidsons: CVO Electra Glide Classic

30 July 2010 by Andy Downes

New Harleys for 2011 include four new CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) bikes including a Road Glide Ultra, Street Glide, Ultra Classic Electra Glide and Softail Convertible. All Softail models except...

New SuperLow heads 2011 Harley updates

29 July 2010 by Andy Downes

Harley-Davidson has introduced the new Sportster SuperLow along with four new CVO models, its bigger V-twin motor for the Touring models and ABS for the Softail. The SuperLow XL883L has a seat height...

Video: Ducati 848 Evo

22 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

Ducati has released this brief promo video of their new 848 Evo, expected to receive its official in-the-metal launch at Laguna Seca this weekend. The question you’ll find yourself asking is does...

New Husqvarna TE250, TC250 and TE310 for 2011

22 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

Swedish firm Husqvarna has launched new versions of its TE250, TE310 and TC250 models. The three bikes receive new reinforced frames, new hubs, new exhaust pipes with heat protectors, waterproof spark...

64.5kg Ossa TR280i is world's lightest trial bike

22 July 2010 by Guy Procter

Reborn Spanish brand Ossa has come back with a bang – a sleek-looking new trials machine it says is the lightest in the world. The 64.5kg bike is the first new Ossa in 25 years and features a 272cc...

Kawasaki announce ER-6f foot guard and cowling bracket recall

22 July 2010 by Andy Downes

Kawasaki is recalling around 1000 ER6-f models to replace the footguard and mounting bracket after it found in certain conditions that fouling can stop the rear brake being used effectively. A...

MCN's history of Ducati spy shots

20 July 2010 by Andy Downes

The Project 0803 spy shots are far from the first new Ducatis we have been successful in capturing before they are finished and ready for sale. MCN prides itself on getting spy shots of new bikes...

Yamaha FZX1000 mock-up

20 July 2010 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my idea for a new 1000cc naked from Yamaha, which would sit between the muscular V-Max and the sportier FZ1.

Video: longer teaser for the 2011 Triumph Adventure

19 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

Triumph has extended the teaser of its next Adventure model. Used Triumph motorcycles for sale

Ducati dealer leaks Project 0803 muscle bike sketch to customer

16 July 2010 by Guy Procter

A Ducati dealer in the US has leaked a sketch of the firm’s forthcoming muscle bike, the details and working title of which were revealed in this Wednesday’s MCN. The sketch appears to confirm the...

Video: Brammo Empulse - 100mph electric bike

15 July 2010 by James Keen

Brammo have revealed their new Empulse electric motorcycle, which they claim is capable of 100mph and can go over 100 miles on a single charge. Video: Mavizen electric sportsbike first ride Three...

Ducati Diavel bike up close - new spy shots!

15 July 2010 by Andy Downes

Ducati’s new 1200cc V-twin muscle bike has been staked out by MCN just a week after amateur spy shots captured the bike testing on the road. New Ducati Mega-Monster spotted testing on the...

New Kawasaki ZX-10R to land in Europe late August

14 July 2010 by Guy Procter

Kawasaki’s sharper new ZX-10R will touch down in Europe for the first time in late August, with your first chance to see it being at the Nurburgring WSB round on 5 September, MCN believes. The...

Ossa ready to roll

14 July 2010 by Phil West

Relaunched Spanish trials manufacturer Ossa, is on the verge of giving demonstrations of its first new machine for 30 years. The historic marque, which sprang to fame mostly for its range of meaty and...

Honda unveils two official TT tribute Fireblades

13 July 2010 by Andy Downes

Honda used the opening of a new dealer in Farnham to pull the wraps off two new Isle of Man TT tribute bikes that are now officially available to buy. Find a used Honda Fireblade The two bikes have...

Roehr electric model range takes shape

13 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

American manufacturer Roehr, well-known for its 1250cc model (the most powerful American production sport bike with 180bhp), should unveil its new electric model range before the end of the...