2006

Year: 2006

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2007 R1 chopped

07 October 2006

Following the unveiling of the brand new R1, Yamaha secluded a small section of their stand at this years Intermot in Cologne for one of the best features of the show. Not only was the superb...

Here we have pictures of the entire 2007 Yamaha range direct from Germany and the Intermot show in Cologne. TV personality Toby Moody took to the stage to introduce everything that is new or updated...

Intermot: 2007 KTMs

07 October 2006

Even the Austrian’s are at it this week in Colgne for the Intermot Motorcycle Show revealing two spankng new machines to the public only a few hours ago. Both the 600 and litre range of supermoto’s...

Video: Kawasaki 07 bikes

07 October 2006

Kawasaki launched its 2007 range of bikes at a special event at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany – and you can see video of all the bikes here. Click the links below to watch video of each of...

Intermot: 2007 Benellis

07 October 2006

Benelli has also got in on the act today at Cologne for the 2007 Intermot bike show dragging the covers from three new concept bikes, all falling into different motorcycling categories. Firstly is...

Harley XR1200 prototype

07 October 2006

Harley Davidson has unveiled a totally new prototype at todays Cologne Show to spark a reaction from the meida and public alike. Influenced strongly by the flat tracker scene Harley Davidson are...

R1 official UK colours

07 October 2006

These are the official UK colours of the new R1 we revealed last week. The bike will get the ‘Racing White’ paint scheme seen on the 2006 R6 as well as a subtle blue and a menacing all black paint...

Honda's all new Hornet

07 October 2006

Honda has launched an all new Hornet 600 for 2007 with an engine derived from the 2007 CBR600RR. The new bike is totally updated with radical new styling, a new frame and a 101bhp motor. The engine...

Kawasaki GTR14 & ZX-6R

07 October 2006

Kawasaki has launched its range of 2007 bikes at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany, including the new ZX-6R and the massive GTR1400. The event saw the first public showing of the new VN900...

Intermot: 2007 Triumphs

07 October 2006

You’ve seen it MCN – we’ve even tested it already, but for most at the 2007 Intermot motorcycle show in Cologne, Germany this is the first time they’ve seen the totally different looking ’07 Triumph...

New Enfield for NEC Show

07 October 2006

A new version of the Royal Enfield Bullet Electra will be unveiled at the 2006 NEC Motorcycle Show. The Electra-XS Roadster is based on the existing 500cc lean-burn single-cylinder machine, but gets...

Intermot: 2007 Hondas

07 October 2006

MCN has got up close and personal with the new 2007 range of Honda’s as part of the special invite only launch held in Cologne the night before press day at the Intermot Motorcycle Show on Monday. ...

BMWs three new 650s

07 October 2006

BMW has launched a completely new series of bikes all based around a 650cc single cylinder engine. The G-Series boasts three models, which are all a variation on the enduro/supermoto theme. The G650...

BMW HP2 Megamoto

07 October 2006

BMW have done it! They’ve outdone Ducati’s Hypermotard and unveiled a new bike with the coolest, most outrageous name – the HP2 Megamoto. Changes from the original HP2 are minimal styling wise. The...

FZ6: Sports or standard?

07 October 2006

Yamaha has met the criticism that its FZ6 was too revvy by offering four different version of the bike for 2007. There are currently naked and half faired versions of the bike available but next year...

Intermot Specials

07 October 2006

It’s not just the top manufacturers who launch bikes at Intermot, customisers and specialists also use it as an opportunity to show off what they have in store for 2007. Here we have just a few...

Video: Yamaha 07 range

07 October 2006

Yamaha launched its 2007 range at Intermot in Germany on Tuesday including a brand new R1 and FZ6 – and you can watch the video here. Click here to watch the launch of the brand new Yamaha R1 and see...

Video: 2007 CBR600RR

07 October 2006

Honda launched the 2007 CBR600RR last night at an exclusive pre-Intermot show in Cologne, Germany and we’ve got the first video of the new bike. Watch the screen below to see the completely new...

Video: Benelli TreK

07 October 2006

Benelli’s new Tre K was revealed to the public at the Intermot show in Milan this week but MCN has already tested the bike and we’ve got the video here. The Multistrada rival uses Benelli’s traditional three-cylinder engine but puts it in a more practical chassis while retaining the styling expected from the Italian manufacturer. Watch the new bike in action below.

Intermot: 2007 Suzukis

07 October 2006

Suzuki has unveiled the brand new B-King today in Cologne alongside the totally revised GSXlR1000 and the remaining 2007 range for the first time to the public. Possibly the longest awaited...

Both Varaderos updated

07 October 2006

Honda’s two Varaderos, the 1000cc and 125cc, both get updated for 2007 but there are no radical changes. New emissions laws have forced the firm to update the larger bikes engine but power and torque...

New MCN: Oct 11

07 October 2006

In MCN this week you can find out why the ACU gives the OK to untested helmets, see why Alex Barros could return to MotoGP, and see 20 new bikes, and the first pictures of the BMW K1200R Sport. The...

Goldwing airbag explodes

07 October 2006

Honda gave a graphic demonstration of its Goldwing airbag system at its pre-Intermot show in Cologne, Germany, and we’ve got video of it going off on stage. Honda made a big play on its new push...

Harleys get respect

01 October 2006

Harley’s latest ad shows the American bikes in a slightly different light to their usual image in the UK. The ad plays on the bikes traditional bad-boy image in the US showing how intimidating a...

Is your bike special?

01 October 2006

Want to show off your pride and joy while staying onsite at MCN Live Butlins Skegness? Then we’re putting on a competition for you. We are running 3 categories in which you can enter your bike, they...

New BMWs at Intermot

01 October 2006

Five new BMW’s will be just some of the attractions at the Intermot International Motorcycle and Scooter Fair, which opens to the public from October 11-15, 2006, in Cologne. The new BMW’s are...

New MCN: Out October 4

01 October 2006

In MCN this week we’ve got the world’s first ride of Kawasaki’s new do-it-all bike, the Versys and the first look at the new Yamaha R1. The Versys 650 is only £5500 on the road and our test shows...

First pics: 07 Yamaha R1

23 September 2006

The first pictures of the 2007 Yamaha R1 have been released and they show an all new bike based heavily on the 2006 R6 design. Click the imags on the right to see the full size version. The pictures...

New MCN: September 27

23 September 2006

This week’s edition of MCN includes a free four-page guide to the British Superbike season showdown at Brands Hatch, plus Suzuki finally unveils the Hayabusa-powered B-King, five years after it was...

'07 Yamaha off-roaders

23 September 2006

We’ve collected together all the available pictures of the 2007 Yamaha off-road range in one place. There are so many we’ve had to split them voer two pages, so if you want to see more, follow the...

Speed camera D-Day

23 September 2006

Speed cameras are on trail at the highest court in Europe in a monumental case that could see them banished from our roads forever. The UK Government is being hauled into the European Court of Human...

Band list for Butlins '06

23 September 2006

As the MCN Live! Butlins Autumn Spectacular draws closer, we’ll keep you up to date with the latest announcements regarding which bands you’ll get to see. Click here to book online So far the list...

Hammond update:

23 September 2006

MCN columnist Richard Hammond is making very good progress following a high-speed crash while testing a jet-powered car. He is now on a general ward, and if continues to do well he will eventually be transferred to a hospital closer to his home near Cheltenham. Meanwhile he has received hundreds of cards and flowers, and an appeal to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, which flew him to...

2007 Yamaha range

23 September 2006

In addition to the 2007 Yamaha R1, we’ve also got plenty of pictures of the rest of the 2007 Yamaha range. These are models for the Canadian/American market, so you might not see all of them on sale...

Watch out on Friday

23 September 2006

Watch out if you go for a ride on Friday, September 29, as it’s the most dangerous day of the year for motorcyclists, according to bike insurance firm Bennetts. The firm has revealed there is a 130...

2007 Hondas

23 September 2006

To make it easier for you to keep track of all the new bikes now that show season is underway, we’ve collected all of our stories concering the 2007 Honda range here. Quality bikes for sale: Click here. MCN and user bike reviews: Click here. Browse over 2000 product reviews: Click here.