November

Year: 2017

Month: November

Moto Guzzi announce V85 concept

08 November 2017 by James Archibald

It looks like Moto Guzzi are gearing up for another stab at the adventure bike market with the announcement of the V85 concept in Milan. The bike is completely new from top-to-bottom and will mark...

Would you ride the Bultaco Albero?

08 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

Spanish firm Bultaco are best known for their off-road motorcycle from the ’60s and ’70s, and now the recently revived manufacturer are looking to the future with their range of electric bicycles –...

Hero Xpulse Concept unveiled

08 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

Hero MotoCorp, the largest two-wheel manufacturer in India, have unveiled a new adventure concept at the Milan Show, dubbed the Xpulse. Hero have revealed very little information about the concept,...

Are motorcycle crime figures levelling out?

08 November 2017 by James Archibald

The Metropolitan Police have reportedly stemmed the number of scooter-related crimes in London. Following what rapidly become an epidemic in the capital, the big question has been how to best tackle...

AGV unveil the fully-carbon flip front SportModular helmet

07 November 2017 by Dan Sutherland

AGV have unveiled a new fully-carbon modular helmet at EICMA 2017, combining all of the benefits of a full-face sports lid, with the comfort and ease of a flip-up touring design. The SportModular...

KTM’s 790 spawns Adventure concept

07 November 2017 by Richard Newland

KTM boss, Stefan Pierer, confirmed to MCN last year that the new 790 Duke would be closely followed by an Adventure version – and here’s the barely-disguised prototype to prove it. With Triumph’s...

KTM’s dirty ensemble

07 November 2017 by Richard Newland

Along with KTM’s new headline bikes, the 790 Duke and also the 790 Adventure concept come a few more machines to boot. And, for those of you who like to get down and dirty and can’t wait for the 790...

MV reveal updated Dragster 800 RR

07 November 2017 by James Archibald

MV Agusta’s Dragster 800 RR is the latest bike in the Italian firm’s range to get an update for 2018. The three-cylinder 798cc engine will be following most other models in the range with reduced...

Kawasaki announce Ninja 125 and Z125

07 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

Alongside the supercharged H2 SX and Z900RS Café Racer, Kawasaki also teased two upcoming model at their press conference in Milan today – the Ninja 125 and Z125. Only the silhouettes of the bikes...

New BMW K1600 Grand America – a Bagger with a boot

07 November 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

BMW’s K1600GT is a technological marvel and perfect for thumping out the miles but it’s physically massive – the seat is quite high, it weighs a tonne and it’s just a generally intimidating package.

Harley-Davidson Sport Glide gives you two bikes in one

07 November 2017 by Richard Newland

Harley embarked on a revolution earlier in 2017 with the release of a whole new family of Softails that succeeded the old family, and completely absorbed the Dyna dynasty into its new chassis...

Indian Concept FTR1200 is a taste of things to come

07 November 2017 by Richard Newland

Indian’s Scout and Chieftain ranges have started to gain a strong following – deservedly – while their FTR750 flat track racing programme decimated the establishment in 2017, taking the championship...

Honda look to the future with CB4 Interceptor

07 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

Honda revealed the new CB1000R and Africa Twin Adventure Sports models at a swanky press conference in Milan last night, but they’re not just showcasing production bikes at this year’s EICMA. Enter...

MCN Live from Milan: Eicma 2017

06 November 2017 by MCN News

We are currently in Milan, Italy, preparing to give you all the latest from the leading motorcycle manufacturers and what they have in store for 2018. Below is our live feed from the week’s events,...

There are two new Teneres but only one you can ride

06 November 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Have bike, will travel is the message Yamaha are sending out with the new Super Tenere Raid Edition. Built to go anywhere with lots of kit – even that Nick Sanders chap has one. The Raid Edition...

Honda Africa Twin Adventure – bigger & bolder

06 November 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

Honda’s Africa Twin has been a popular seller but it’s been found wanting for serious long distance off-road travel because it’s heavy, it’s down on power and lacks the comforts of the big super...

Moto Morini Scrambler gets complete redesign

06 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

For 2018 the Moto Morini Scrambler has been completely redesigned, including a completely new trellis frame and trellis swingarm. The new Scrambler takes inspiration from off-road bikes from the 1970s...

Royal Enfield launch UK Technology Centre

06 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

Royal Enfield’s UK Technology Centre has opened at Bruntingthorpe Proving Grounds, Leicestershire, the largest privately owned vehicle test track in the UK. The UK Technology Centre will act as the...

MV Agusta reveal another RC

06 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

MV Agusta have just unveiled another RC model for 2018 – the Brutale 800 RC. The unveiling comes after RC variants of the Dragster 800, F4 and F3 were all announced, as well as a limited edition...

Ducati Panigale V4 project leader talks development goals

05 November 2017 by Michael Neeves

The long-awaited Ducati Panigale V4 is finally here – so MCN grabbed project leader Stefano Strappazzon to better understand the new bike. MCN: How important is the new Panigale V4 to Ducati? We ran a...

Special Moto Morini Corsaro Ti22 revealed

05 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

Alongside the new Milano, Moto Morini have also revealed a one-off special inspired by the endurance racers of the 1970s. Called the Corsaro Ti22, the bike is the first special Morini have built based...

Moto Morini Milano unveiled

05 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

Italian manufacturer Moto Morini have just taken the wraps off the Milano, a new model which the firm say is a new take on the classic 31/2. The new model is powered by the Bialbero Corsa Corta 1187cc...

The Sunday Social with drummer Mark Richardson

05 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

For this week’s Sunday Social we spoke with Mark Richardson, drummer with British band Skunk Anansie, and off-road and adventure lover. Hi Mark, what’s for breakfast at the café? “I tend not to do...

Win VIP passes to the Valencia Motogp with the Movember Foundation

03 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

The factory Suzuki MotoGP team have partnered with the Movember Foundation to offer two three-day Team passes for the final round of the MotoGP championship November 10-12. The passes are up for grabs...

Royal Enfield release shortest teaser yet

03 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

07.11.17 #RoyalEnfield #ridepure #EICMA A post shared by Sid Lal (@sidlal) on Nov 1, 2017 at 10:04am PDT The Milan Show kicks off next week, which means we’ll finally get to see many of next year’s...

MV get a bit more RC

03 November 2017 by James Archibald

MV Agusta have released details of updates to the limited edition F3 675 RC and F3 800 RC motorcycles for 2018. After recently taking on changes to allow the bikes to comply with Euro 4 regulations,...

Five Call of Duty WWII Indian Scouts to be won

03 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

Indian have teamed up with video game publisher Activision for Call of Duty: WWII – released today – which means an Indian Scout 741B features in the game itself. To celebrate the partnership, Indian...

Great cafe on Route to Hastings

02 November 2017 by Justin Hayzelden

The A21 is a favourite road for bikers at any time of year – a direct line that runs from the big smoke to the coast via the green and pleasant landscape of East Sussex. It’s also a popular route for...

Kevin Schwantz’s iconic Pepsi Suzuki to be restored

02 November 2017 by James Archibald

Arguably one of the best looking and most distinctive GP motorcycles of all time – the 1989 Pepsi Suzuki RGV500 – will be meticulously restored by Team Classic Suzuki at this year’s Motorcycle Live at...

FIM announce new Racing Homologation Programme

01 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

The FIM have introduced a new testing regime and tougher standards for racing helmets that will be mandatory from 2019 onwards. Currently, the FIM refers to existing international standards for the...

Indian market share hits double figures

01 November 2017 by Liam Marsden

While iconic American motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson have been struggling with their sales in 2017, their countrymen at Indian have seen the exact opposite, with a 16% increase in sales in the third...