November

Year: 2011

Month: November

French firm unveils carbon-framed V-twin superbike

29 November 2011 by Steve Farrell

A carbon-framed turbo-charged V-twin superbike has been unveiled by French manufacturer Boxer Design. Called the Superbob, its 1000cc engine has been developed in partnership with Akira Technologies,...

New G650GS-powered Husqvarna street bike unveiled

29 November 2011 by Steve Farrell

A new Husqvarna 650cc single-cylinder road bike has been unveiled today. The Strada uses the engine from BMW’s G650GS. It has been shown as a ‘concept’ at the Paris motorcycle show but is set to go...

Indian Sunoco Classic Racing Concept

25 November 2011 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my design for an Indian concept motorcycle.

KTM drops prices for 2012

23 November 2011 by Rich Mellor

KTM has cut the prices on three of its 2012 models. The Austrian firm has reduced the price of the new 690 Duke and 2012 versions of its 990 Super Duke R and 990 Supermoto R. The Supermoto R is down...

Yamaha price cut shock

21 November 2011 by Trevor Franklin

Yamaha has announced dramatic and favourable price reductions on five key 2012 models. The bikes are all 600cc plus and are from several classes including sports, adventure and roadster models. The...

Suzuki reveals sub-£3500 Inazuma 250

19 November 2011 by Guy Procter

Suzuki has launched an all-new 250 called the Inazuma at the NEC show. An all-new 248cc parallel twin powers what Suzuki says is B-King-influenced design for newcomers and returning riders. No price,...

Revamped engine for latest Moto Guzzi V7s

18 November 2011 by Phil West

Moto Guzzi’s popular smaller V-twin range has received a complete makeover for 2012 – proving once again that parent Piaggio is investing heavily in reviving the historic marque. At last week’s Milan...

Techy Kawasaki Versys 1000 is dark horse of class

17 November 2011 by Phil West

Despite its derivative styling and the impression of parts sourced from other bikes, Kawasaki’s new entrant into the adventure bike class is much more than a Z1000 in new clothes, MCN can now...

Honda's V4 Crosstourer GS-rival gets sporty edge

17 November 2011 by Phil West

Honda’s all-new adventure bike – the V4 Crosstourer – is significantly different to the prototype version first unveiled a year ago and will bring new sophistication, technology and riding pleasure to...

Yamaha TZR-1 King Kenny concept

16 November 2011 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my concept for a modern old-school racer. Based on the engine from the current Yamaha R1, it is a tribute to Kenny Roberts Sr.

2012 KTM Duke: most potent single-cylinder road bike ever

14 November 2011 by Michael Neeves

More power, less weight, improved refinement and ABS as standard – the new KTM 690 Duke promises to be more fun, easier to ride and safer. Now making a claimed 70bhp, it’s also the most powerful...

Honda CR1100 Dick Mann concept

10 November 2011 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my design for a Honda motorcycle, built as a tribute to 1970 Daytona winner Dick Mann.

Honda's incredible RC-E Tokyo Show concept

10 November 2011 by Guy Procter

Honda will reveal this breathtaking electric sportsbike at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show next month. Dubbed the RCE, the road-legal supersport-style bike uses the large, powerful electric motor employed...

Milan show video: Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200

09 November 2011 by MCN

Triumph’s new Tiger Explorer 1200 adventure bike has been unveiled at the Milan show. The Tiger Explorer is set to be the most powerful shaft-driven adventure tourer for the foreseeable future, with...

Milan Show: Moto Guzzi unveils new V7

09 November 2011 by Phil West

Moto Guzzi has unveiled two new versions of its V7 Roadster at the Milan show, both also powered by an updated version of its 750cc Transverse V-Twin. The new engine is outwardly similar to the old...

Milan show video: R1200GS Rallye, G650GS Sertão and Husqvarna MOAB

09 November 2011 by MCN

MCN’s Executive Editor Phil West takes a look at the new bikes from BMW and Husqvarna that have been launched at the EICMA Milan motorcycle show. One new model unveiled by BMW is the R1200GS Rallye,...

Milan Show: Bimota reveal three new models

09 November 2011 by Phil West

Bimota were a surprise hit at the Milan show, with three all new-bikes. The DB10 is Bimota’s version of Ducati’s Hypermotard but with its own, tubular steel and aluminium frame. The DB9 Brivido is an...

KTM Freeride video brilliantly sells appeal of electric dirtbikes

09 November 2011 by Guy Procter

KTM has done the electric dirtbike industry a massive favour with its latest promo. The clip, which shows the lithe, ‘leccy Freeride E tearing up Barcelona from bedside to BMX track brilliantly...

Video: Ducati 1199 Panigale unveiled at Milan Show

08 November 2011 by MCN

Ducati finally took the covers off of their revolutionary new superbike – the 1199 Panigale at the Milan Show today, and MCN was there to capture the unveiling. The 195bhp, 190kg 1199 Panigale V-twin...

Triumph Tiger Explorer: 135bhp/£11,000ish

08 November 2011 by Guy Procter

Triumph’s new Tiger Explorer will give its R1200GS rival a 135bhp mauling the firm has revealed. That makes the Explorer’s all-new 1200cc+ motor 35% more powerful than its German rival’s, at least for...

New BMW R1200GS Rallye for 2012

08 November 2011 by Trevor Franklin

BMW has just released details of the new R1200GS Rallye for 2012. The model joins the rest of the best-selling GS range and follows the success of the R1200GS Triple Black from earlier this year. No...

Milan Show: Husqvarna unveils all new MOAB concept Scrambler

08 November 2011 by Trevor Franklin

Husqvarna has just unveiled this brand new Steve McQueen concept bike at the Milan Show. Powered by a 650 single, it’s got 60/70s inspired ‘On Any Sunday’ styling, including chrome detailed tank,...

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR revealed: Big power and adjustability

07 November 2011 by Trevor Franklin

MV Agusta has just released details from the Milan show of an addition to its 2012 Brutale range. The Brutale 1090 RR is the Italian company’s most powerful Brutale to date with a claimed peak power...

The Ducati 1199 Panigale files: 24 page supplement FREE in MCN

07 November 2011 by Guy Procter

Ducati’s incredible new 1199 Panigale has just been unveiled, and MCN is the only publication in the world to be able to tell the full and exclusive inside story of the world’s most extreme...

24-page Ducati 1199 Panigale supplement in this week's MCN!

07 November 2011 by MCN

Ducati’s incredible new 1199 Panigale has just been unveiled, and MCN is the only publication in the world to be able to tell the full and exclusive inside story of the world’s most extreme v-twin.

MV reveals finished Brutale 675 - £7999 in the UK

04 November 2011 by Andy Downes

MV Agusta has officially taken the wraps off the Brutale 675 for the first time with the Triumph Street Triple rival confirmed as being priced at £7999 in the UK. The Brutale shares the same basic...

MV F3 675 – full details released

03 November 2011 by Phil West

MV’s forthcoming and mouth-watering new supersports, the F3 675, will be the most sophisticated, tech-laden supersports ever when it finally goes on sale next month. The Italian firm has at long last...

Ultra-lightweight Ducati-powered NCR weighs just 126kg

02 November 2011 by MCN

This Monster-powered, featherweight racer is the M4 One Shot, the latest beauty from Bologna-based bike builders NCR. Using the same basic geometry and concept as the firm’s 1000 Millona race bike,...

Moto Guzzi V75 Lario

02 November 2011 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my idea idea for a small, sporty Moto Guzzi, with classic styling.

BMW adds QR codes to prototypes

02 November 2011 by MCN

BMW is now incorporating QR codes into the camouflaging used on disguised road-going prototypes, so sharp-eyed and curious onlookers can use their smartphones to scan the codes and go to an official...