March

Year: 2012

Month: March

Moto Guzzi reveals endurance racer kit

23 March 2012 by Andy Downes

Moto Guzzi has developed a bolt-on factory kit to transform any clip-on equipped V7 into a replica 1970s endurance racer. The kit has been inspired by the 1969 Moto Guzzi V7 Record prototype, an...

New 165bhp Motus V4 revealed

23 March 2012 by Andy Downes

New American manufacturer Motus has taken the wraps off the final two versions of the Motus MST-01 V4 sport tourers which go on sale in America later this year. The MST-01 has a 1650cc...

Limited edition KTM 690 Duke Track launched

23 March 2012 by Andy Downes

KTM has launched a limited edition track-only version of the new 690 Duke, based on the bikes competing in the 2012 KTM-sponsored European Junior Cup (EJC). Just 200 examples of the bike are to have...

Ducati 798 Desmosport R concept

22 March 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my concept for a new, ‘basic’ sportsbikes from Ducati. No advaned materials and engineering processes. 100bhp, 164kg, all for less than 9000 Euros. Are you sure you need a Panigale to have fun?

Triumph Explorer 1200 launches in dealers March 22

20 March 2012 by Liam Marsden

The new Triumph Explorer 1200 will be launched at dealer’s across the UK at 6pm on Thursday March 22. The Explorer represents Triumph’s first foray in to the ultra-competitive big adventure bike...

Triumph Bonneville 110th 'Anniversary Special' unveiled

16 March 2012 by Liam Marsden

To celebrate 110 years of manufacturing motorcycles, Triumph has just unveiled the 110th Anniversary Special Bonneville, which will be limited to 1,000 units priced at £7,399. The Anniversary Special...

Moto Morini is back with the Rebello

15 March 2012 by MCN

Historic marque Moto Morini will debut a new model dubbed ‘Rebello’ just under a year after the firm was rescued from bankruptcy by two Italian entrepeneurs. No details are being released about the...

Yamaha TZ6 Classic Racer concept

12 March 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi

For the 50th anniversary of its participation in the World Grand Prix, Yamaha could present the TZ6. A concept bike in tribute to the legendary 250 and TZ 350, which gave the factory of Iwata...

Video: Ducati 1199 Panigale RS

09 March 2012 by MCN

This is the Ducati 1199 Panigale RS, the bike which will be raced in the British Superbike championship in 2012. The Ducati 1199RS will be used by two BSB teams in 2012, Moto Rapido Racing and Jentin...

New Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 spied

02 March 2012 by Andy Downes

Triumph’s never-ending onslaught of new bikes shows no sign of slowing after a keen-eyed MCN reader scooped the new 2013 Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 parked while out testing. The spy shot shows a new...

Triumph Explorer 1200: How it compares to its rivals

02 March 2012 by MCN

The Triumph Explorer 1200 represents Triumph’s first foray in to the ultra-competitive big adventure bike class, competing against bikes like the BMW R1200GS, KTM 990 Adventure and new Honda VFR1200X...

BMW G650GS Sertao comes to dealers March 3

02 March 2012 by Liam Marsden

The new-for-2012 BMW G650GS Sertao will be unveiled at BMW dealers across the UK on March 3, with demo bikes available for test rides. The Seratao – named after a region in Brazil – is a special...

Pic gallery: Ducati 1199 Panigale BSB bikes arrive

02 March 2012 by Liam Marsden

These are the first pictures of the Ducati 1199RS, the bike supplied to British Superbike race teams at a cost of £80,000. The Ducati 1199RS will be used by two BSB teams in 2012, Moto Rapido Racing...