Video: New MV Brutale first ride 30 October 2009 by MCN MV's new range-topping Brutale 1098RR might not look very different to the old one, but believe us when we say it's a revelation. Watch the video for the first ride from the world launch in Misano,... Read more ...
KTM Duke R first ride 29 October 2009 by Trevor Franklin KTM’s model line-up for 2010 will include this revised 690 Duke R which features a 7bhp power increase along with more midrange torque. Find a KTM 690 Duke for sale This new machine’s... Read more ...
Boss Hoss ZZ4 Injection 29 October 2009 by MarcusKingma Boss Hoss ZZ4 Injection video review. Read more ...
Harley-Davidson Night Rod & V-Rod 29 October 2009 by MarcusKingma Video impression from the Harley-Davidson Night Rod & V-Rod Read more ...
Video: Ducati Streetfighter longtermer report - part 2 28 October 2009 by MCN MCN road tester Michael Neeves has the Ducati Streetfighter on longterm test for 2009. So far he's covered over 6,700 miles on it including big-mile trips to Ireland and Ibiza. Watch the... Read more ...
Video: Kawasaki GTR1400 first ride 28 October 2009 by MCN The new Kawasaki GTR1400 boasts traction control, linked brakes and improved comfort. According to our road tester Adam Child, it has "the best traction control system on a road bike yet." Watch the... Read more ...
Aprilia RSV4-R first ride! 27 October 2009 by Michael Neeves The Aprilia RSV4-R costs £12,449 and is available in dealers now. The compact V4 engine is exactly the same as the Factory’s, it’s only the chassis components which have been altered, with Ohlins... Read more ...
VFR1200F first ride blog: A perfect end 24 October 2009 by Andy Downes MCN's Andy Downes has been testing the new VFR1200F in Japan. Andy has ridden the new V4 and is now getting ready to head home. VFR1200F first ride blog: First impressions... Read more ...
Video: Honda VFR1200F first ride teaser 22 October 2009 by MCN MCN's Andy Downes is testing the new VFR1200F in Japan and he's had his first taste of riding the new 170bhp super tourer. Watch the video to hear the bike running. More info on the Honda... Read more ...
VFR1200F first ride blog: Dual Clutch Transmission review 22 October 2009 by Andy Downes MCN's Andy Downes is testing the new VFR1200F in Japan. Andy is at Sugo race track right now, and has just been out riding on a VFR1200F with Dual Clutch Transmission for the first... Read more ...
VFR1200F first ride blog: Live from Sugo 22 October 2009 by Andy Downes MCN's Andy Downes is testing the new VFR1200F in Japan. Andy is at Sugo race track right now, and has just sat on the VFR1200F for the first time. More info on the Honda VFR1200 The lucky... Read more ...
VFR1200F first ride blog: The night before the first test of the VFR1200F 21 October 2009 by Andy Downes MCN's Andy Downes will be testing the new VFR1200F in Japan later this week. He will be posting regular updates of his experiences. More info on the Honda VFR1200 'I've just finished a 17 hour day at... Read more ...
Video: Budget v-twin group test 21 October 2009 by MCN Just £2500 will snare you some of the best twins from the late 90s. Owning a big v-twin superbike has never been so affordable - MCN put three bargain options to the test... Find a v-twin superbike... Read more ...
VFR1200F first ride blog: The Toyko Motor Show 21 October 2009 by Andy Downes MCN's Andy Downes will be testing the new VFR1200F in Japan later this week. He will be posting regular updates of his experiences. More info on the Honda VFR1200 I've just spoken with Hasegawa... Read more ...
VFR1200F first ride blog: in Japan, the day before the Toyko Motor Show 20 October 2009 by Andy Downes MCN's Andy Downes will be testing the new VFR1200F in Japan later this week. He will be posting regular updates of his experiences. 'Tomorrow is the 41st Toyko Motor Show where we will get to see... Read more ...
Buell: Top 5 technical innovations 20 October 2009 by MCN In a shocking move prompted by further disastrous financial results, Harley-Davidson has killed off its Buell marque (more details here). Find a Buell for sale Read Buell bike reviews Buell bikes... Read more ...
Video: Ducati Hypermotard 796 first ride 20 October 2009 by MCN Ducati's new Hypermotard 796 isn't just a mid-range version of the firm's Hypermotard 1100, it's a great bike in it's own right. Watch the video for MCN's first ride report from the launch in... Read more ...
Canadian grabs first quick spin on Honda VFR1200F 19 October 2009 by Chris Newbigging Canadian Motorcycle Guide grabbed a first 20-minute quick spin for pictures on the new Honda VFR1200F at the weekend. More info on the Honda VFR1200 MCN is riding the new bike in an exclusive... Read more ...
First ride: British-built Metisse prototype 16 October 2009 by Trevor Franklin This 997cc Metisse parallel twin could eclipse Norton's long-awaited production plans with the first machines set to hit the road within 18 months. The British company, based near Oxford, has already... Read more ...
First ride: Tony Cairoli's MX1-winning Yamaha YZ450F 16 October 2009 by Paul Malin What does it take to come out on top in world motocross these days? MCN sampled Tony Cairoli’s MX1-winning Yamaha YZ450F to find out. This isn’t just any Yamaha YZ450F motocrosser, it’s the Red Bull... Read more ...
How to turn your 848 into a superbike-killer 16 October 2009 by Michael Neeves In standard form the Ducati 848 is one of MCN's favourite sports bikes. It has all the grunt, style and the bombastic soundtrack of its bigger brother the 1198, with added agility and a revvier, more... Read more ...
New MV Agusta Brutale reviews now up! 15 October 2009 by MCN Both the MV Agusta Brutale 990R and 1090RR have been ridden and rated by MCN - you can now read the full web reviews in the bike reviews... Read more ...
Yamaha R6 owners needed 14 October 2009 by Michael Neeves MCN would like Yamaha R6 owners to join us for a celebration of '10 years of the R6' at Bruntingthorpe on Wednesday 21st October. We're after owners of R6s in standard condition, or as close to... Read more ...
Video: Ducati 848 special first ride 12 October 2009 by MCN This particular Ducati 848, built by Ducati UK is nothing short of spectacular. It's a rolling showcase for what you can do to your 848 if your pockets are deep enough. The difference between this 848 and a standard 848 is almost £12,000 worth of extra parts. The money goes towards lighter wheels, sterring damper, dry slipper clutch, titanium exhausts and much, much more. Ducati 848s for... Read more ...
New Ducati Hypermotard 796 first ride! 12 October 2009 by Michael Neeves The new Ducati Hypermotard 796 is a smaller version of the Hypermotard 1100, with an all-new engine and a lighter, lower chassis aimed at new riders. Watch the Hypermotard 796 video test Michael... Read more ...
GTR1400 - Just get one, you'll see! 06 October 2009 by bertie246 The GTR 1400 is and always will be a great bike. A mile munching speed mule. I've had mine nine days, me and the Mrs have been carried for 1,300 miles in comfort in that time. When we stop for a brew along the way to our far away destination we both remove our lids with a 'We've just had the best sex!' grin sprawlled all over our mush. We did'nt get that with our BMW 1150RT or our FZS 1000. It's... Read more ...