November

Year: 2010

Month: November

New Aprilia Tuono V4R reaction

30 November 2010 by Steve Farrell

Aprilia’s new Tuono V4R was eagerly anticipated by existing Tuono RSV1000 owners who have been waiting two years for the new V4 – many of them saw it for the first time at Carole Nash Motorcycle Live...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: MV Agusta F3 buyers line up with cash

30 November 2010 by Steve Farrell

MV staff at Motorcycle Live had to turn away deposits for the company’s new three-cylinder 675cc sports bike. Find an MV Agusta for sale Show rules don’t allow manufacturers to sell bikes from the...

New Honda CBR600F wins fans at Motorcycle Live

30 November 2010 by Andy Downes

The new Honda CBR600F is an almost unchanged Honda CB600 Hornet with different handlebars and a quality fairing. The result is a 100bhp 599cc machine but with more comfort than the CBR600RR. 2011...

Take advantage of used sportsbike deals

30 November 2010 by Andy Downes

A slump in new sportsbike sales along with a rush of owners trading in sportsbikes for something different means there are lots of used bargains out there. Find a used sportsbike for sale There are...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: Enfield Fury

29 November 2010 by Andy Downes

Royal Enfield showed this flat-track inspired bike called the Fury at Motorcycle Live 2010. The new bike is based on the fuel-injected Electra and features twin silencers, wide western-style...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: Norton unveils three new Commandos

27 November 2010 by Andy Downes

Norton Motorcycles has taken the wraps off three new versions of the Commando including a dual seat option along with two others. The Commando dual seat will cost £750 more than the standard Commando...

Yamaha R1 and R6 get Ohlins makeover

26 November 2010 by Steve Farrell

Special versions of the Yamaha R1 and R6 featuring new Ohlins suspension components are to be unveiled at the NEC in Birmingham tomorrow. An Ohlins TTX 336 rear shock costing £969 features on a list...

More pics of Royal Enfield Fury

24 November 2010 by Dan Aspel

Royal Enfield has just released more images and details of the upcoming Fury. Find a Royal Enfield for sale The new bike is based on the fuel-injected Electra and features twin silencers, wide...

What do you make of the Ducati Diavel?

24 November 2010 by Andy Downes

Ducati has opened an online comment forum for the new and opinion-dividing Diavel musclebike which Ducati hopes can take near superbike performance and handling to the cruiser market. The forum is...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: Kawasaki show 4 new models

24 November 2010 by MCN

Kawasaki has taken on board criticism that its range was looking tired and come up four new models for 2011 – you can see the ZX-10R and the Z1000SX, W800 and Voyager custom at the show on stand R630.

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...