July

Year: 2017

Month: July

New Ducati V4: Unveiling date & secrets

05 September 2017 by Richard Newland

Ducati will unveil their new V4 engine, the Desmosedici Stradale, on September 7, ahead of the Misano MotoGP. We can only assume that because”Stradale” is Italian for road that this engine will power...

Honda announce 2018 CRF250R

31 July 2017 by James Archibald

After releasing a short teaser video last week, Honda have announced a new CRF250R for 2018 with a ground-up design that incorporates a new engine, better chassis and electric start as standard. The...

Suzuki announce 2018 RM-Z450 details

28 July 2017 by Liam Marsden

Following its recent launch, Suzuki have announced the price of the new 2018 RM-Z450 motocross bike. The new machine will hit UK dealerships in September and will be available for £6,999 – £400 more...

Naked Honda Fireblade on the way

27 July 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

The current CB1000R is nearly 10 years old, which is almost geriatric in the fast-moving world of super-nakeds. But rumours from Japan suggest that Honda will unveil a new one at this year’s Milan...

Multistrada to get capacity increase

27 July 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Documents published by the California Air Research Board have revealed that there is a new larger-capacity Multistrada on the way. They list three new models of ‘Multistrada 1260’, with all three...

Indian reveal 2018 range

27 July 2017 by Liam Marsden

Indian Motorcycles have revealed their full line-up of 2018 bikes, including three new models in the Scout Bobber, Roadmaster Elite and Springfield Dark Horse, to bring the total number of models up...

Bigger BMW F700GS on the way

26 July 2017 by MCN News

BMW look set to back up a bigger and better F800GS with a bigger and better F700GS! MCN spied a new F800 – believed to be gaining 50cc – in April this year, so it’s not a huge surprise that our spy...

Video: Honda tease new motocross model

25 July 2017 by Liam Marsden

Honda have released a 26-second video clip titled ‘Absolute Holeshot’ teasing a new motocross model, with full details to be revealed on July 31. The video gives very little away, with quick glimpses...

The Sei Giorni is the 'most advanced Vespa ever'

24 July 2017 by Liam Marsden

Vespa’s new limited edition Sei Giorni, built to pay tribute to the original 1951 Sport Sei Giorni, is reportedly the most powerful and technologically advanced Vespa to date. Based on the Vespa GTS,...

Piaggio expand MP3 range

24 July 2017 by Liam Marsden

Piaggio have expanded their three-wheel MP3 model range with the introduction of the MP3 300 Sport LT and MP3 500 Sport LT — both of which are entry level models with fewer features than their current...

New Africa Twin Rally created

19 July 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

An Italian-built Africa Twin Rally special-edition caused a stir last week when a corporate video seemed to show Honda’s new version of the popular adventure bike. The truth is slightly more...

New Yamaha X-Max 400 announced

13 July 2017 by Liam Marsden

Yamaha have unveiled the new X-Max 400, set for release in autumn 2017, which the firm says has better comfort, performance and practicality than ever before. The 400cc liquid-cooled single cylinder...

Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition unveiled

11 July 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

All good things must come to an end, or so the Chaucer saying goes. In this case, it’s true – the Panigale line is coming to a close, so Ducati have honoured it with a bang by releasing the 1299...

Spy shots! New MT-07 adventure bike spotted

05 July 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Yamaha are about to unleash an affordable and funky new MT-07 adventure bike. Yamaha showed the T7 concept at last year’s Milan Show in November, claiming it was imbued with ‘the Ténéré spirit’ –...

MV Agusta Brutale 800 America revealed

04 July 2017 by Liam Marsden

To coincide with the America’s Independence Day, MV Agusta unveiled the special edition Brutale 800 America. The limited edition model – the first 50 of which will be sent to the States – will come...