2004

Year: 2004

Month: ALL

Used bike prices set to soar

07 January 2004

Used bike prices are about to rocket – powered by rises in new bike prices and the rush to get back on to two wheels after the worst of the winter weather. Yamaha has announced increases on their 2004...

Z750 dominates naked middleweights

07 January 2004

YOU could be forgiven for thinking that Kawasaki’s new naked 750cc roadster is destined to occupy a class of its own, but Kawasaki has set its sights squarely on the hotly-contested middleweight...

Aprilia's VIP package

07 January 2004

THE Aprilia Nera is the first machine in what the factory is calling its new ” Dream Series ” – not least because a dream is all it is ever likely to remain for all but the obscenely wealthy. At...

The R1 is up for the challenge

07 January 2004

Y AMAHA has raced past the magical 1bhp per kilogram milestone with its all-new 180bhp, 172kg R1 superbike. Those slanting foxeye lights may give it a passing family resemblance to past R-series...

RSV Mille R first ride

07 January 2004

Aprilia has reworked and repackaged its stylish RSV Mille V-twin to produce a devastating evolution of the 1000cc superbike that goes every bit as well as it looks – as our world exclusive first ride...

Aprilia builds a worthy replacement

07 January 2004

Aprilia has reworked and repackaged its stylish RSV Mille V-twin to produce a devastating evolution of the 1000cc superbike that goes every bit as well as it looks. The bike is new from the ground up...

Last chance to vote for MCN babes

07 January 2004

You have just days left to cast your vote for the 2004 MCN Babe Squad – the closing date is January 14 (midnight GMT). The finalists will appear at the all-new MCN London Motorcycle Show at Alexandra...

Sell your bike faster than ever

07 January 2004

The countdown is ticking to an all-new way to sell your bike or find the bike of your dreams. From Thursday, January 15 motorcyclenews.com changes. You’ll find a new-look home page, much improved...

See the Turbospoke kit

07 January 2004

The Turbospoke can make any bicycle sound like a motorbike. Bolt a bracket to the frame, put the card into its holder, and the fake plastic endcan will amplify the noise. And in case you don’t believe...

Dreamers need not apply

07 January 2004

The one to beat

07 January 2004

The GSX-R1000K4 is the first of the 2004 superbikes to arrive in the UK and it’s ready to defend its mantle of ‘best 1000cc sports bike’ against scorching new tackle from Honda, Yamaha and...

Gixer fights for its crown

07 January 2004

The GSX-R1000K4 was the first of the 2004 superbikes to arrive in the UK and it’s ready to defend its mantle of ‘best 1000cc sports bike’ against scorching new tackle from Honda, Yamaha and...

Suzuki bucks the trend

07 January 2004

Following the demise of the Kawasaki ZX-7R earlier this year, the GSX-R750 stands out as the only mass-produced Japanese 750cc sports bike on the market. SUZUKI is ignoring talk that the 750 class is...

Blade is most talked about bike

01 January 2004

Honda’s 2000-2001 FireBlade has finished 2003 as the most talked-about bike on motorcyclenews.com with a staggering 12,500 postings about it on its dedicated Discussion board. Our Discussion & Chat...

Move fast for bargain ferry deal

01 January 2004

Time is running out if you want to take advantage of MCN’s great 50 per cent savings on P&O ferry crossings. The deal is only open until the end of January 2004, and could save you up to £100 on...

Rossi free to test his Yamaha at last

01 January 2004

MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi is officially a Yamaha rider from today. The young Italian’s contract with Honda finally ended at midnight on December 31, 2003. Despite announcing his departure...

BMW updates sat-nav for bikes

01 January 2004

BMW is launching an updated version of its Navigator sat-nav system for bikes, which addresses many of the concerns riders had with the original. The Navigator II now has bigger, wider-spaced buttons...

SPECIFICATION

01 January 2004

List price £4749 otr Availability Now, Piaggio UK, 0800-203010 Colours Red, Silver Engine Liquid-cooled, 460cc (92mm x 69mm) 4v SOHC four-stroke Single cylinder. Fuel injection. Automatic transmission Chassis Double cradle Front suspension 41mm Kayaba telehydraulic forks Rear suspension Single rear shock with progressive Power Drive linkage, adjustments for pre-load. Tyres 120/70 x 15 front,...

Catch up with the world’s maddest specials

01 January 2004

The maddest specials in the world are featured in an eight-page supplement free with MCN, Wednesday January 7. Unbelievable creations include the Café Racer style, all aluminium Yamaha R1 from...