2010

Year: 2010

Month: ALL

2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 first ride - "The new benchmark for the class?"

28 February 2010 by Phil West

All 3 versions of the 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 are in Lanzarote being put through their paces by MCN’s Phil West. Ducati boss explains Multistrada active suspension Ducati Multistrada 1200 prices...

2010 Ducati Multistrada - first ride countdown

27 February 2010 by MCN

MCN Executive Editor Phil West is in Lanzarote primed to ride all three versions of the new 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200: Multistrada 1200 – base model Multistrada 1200S Touring – gets active...

Video: VFR1200 your verdict

25 February 2010 by MCN

Is the VFR1200F the supreme sports-tourer, the ‘ultimate road sports bike’ Honda‘s hype suggested? We said no, although it’s a good machine. Thinking of getting a VFR1200F? Get a...

Superbike showdown – will the Europeans come out on top?

23 February 2010 by Adam Child

MCN Senior Road Tester Adam Child is currently at the Trazado Grand Prix Circuit, near Barcelona pitting all NINE of the world’s leading superbikes against each other. And for the first time in living...

Video: MCN gets ready to ride Norton Café Racer

23 February 2010 by Phil West

Norton’s stunning new Café Racer is to be given its world first test in this week’s MCN. Video: Norton Commando 961SE world first ride Read the Norton Commando 961 SE review And, as Executive Editor...

Video: Ducati Streetfighter down under

23 February 2010 by MCN

MCN road tester Michael Neeves loved his Ducati Streetfighter longterm test bike so much that after it went back, he went to Oz to have another pop… Find a Ducati Streetfighter for...

Video: Fuel-injected Enfield Woodsman - 'Witchcraft I say'

23 February 2010 by MCN

Royal Enfield might have been dragged kicking and screaming in to the 21st century by Euro emissions regs, but the bikes still have a foot firmly in the past. Enfield Woodsman first ride Find an...

2010 Enfield Woodsman: first ride

18 February 2010 by Chris Newbigging

The new Royal Enfield Woodsman gets the same fuel-injected unit construction motor as the Bullet EFI, complete with a five-speed gearbox, disc brake and electric start. Find an Enfield for...

Top 10 best handling sports bikes

18 February 2010 by MCN

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive...

Video: BMW R1200RT group test

18 February 2010 by MCN

BMW’s R1200RT boxer tourer gets a new engine and a serious makeover for 2010 – but is it enough to stay on top, ahead of the Honda Pan European and Moto Guzzi Norge? Find a BMW R1200RT for...

Video: Deus - the coolest bike shop in the world

17 February 2010 by MCN

Aussies are famous for BBQs, swearing and weak lager. But amidst the crassness is a biking jewel – a shop so special you’ll never want to leave… Join MCN as we take a look around the Deus Ex...

Video: Ducati Hypermotard Evo on the road

17 February 2010 by MCN

For 2010 Ducati has given us not one but two new 1100cc Hypermotards – the EVO and higher-spec EVO SP. As the original launch was on track only, we took the EVO to Italy for some real road testing. ...

Top 10 best handling nakeds

16 February 2010 by MCN

Video: Battle of the R6: 2010 V 2009

10 February 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Yamaha says its new 2010 R6 has more midrange. But can you tell them apart? MCN ‘Blind’ tests them then, lets guest testers ride them to find out. Search for used R6 motorcycles on bikes for...

Video: Hydrogen fuel cell Suzuki Burgman

10 February 2010 by MCN

MCN gets a world first ride on the first road-registered fuel cell bike – a Suzuki Burgman with a 220 mile range. First Ride: Suzuki hydrogen fuel cell powered Burgman But is Hydrogen fuel cell...

First Ride: Suzuki hydrogen fuel cell powered Burgman

05 February 2010 by Guy Procter

MCN’s Guy Procter has just finished riding Suzuki‘s hydrogen fuel cell powered Burgman. He phoned in his first impressions. “I’ve just got off the bike after a brief ride and I’m very impressed. It...

Ducati Hypermotard EVO world first road test

03 February 2010 by Phil West

Senior road tester Adam Child is in wintery Bologna to put Ducati’s new Hypermotard EVO through its paces around the streets of the historic city tomorrow. He has already ridden the bike on track in...

Video: 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R vs its 2009 predecessor

03 February 2010 by MCN

The rumour mill suggests Kawasaki’s 2010 ZX-10R is more different than they’re claiming. We test it against its 2009 predecessor to find out the truth… Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for sale Read the...

Video: Ducati 796 Hypermotard vs Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory

03 February 2010 by MCN

Ducati’s new Hypermotard 796 is intended as a softer, cheaper more user-friendly take on its ‘street supermoto’ 1100. But Aprilia already produce a 750-class v-twin supermoto – the Dorsoduro – and...

Suzuki SV650 - a legend

02 February 2010 by Anonymous

After an accident two years ago I decided to buy a Suzuki SV650 after reading so many great comments from owners and finding there are so many clubs offering great advice on the bike. I’ve had my SV...

Video: KTM SMT longterm report

02 February 2010 by MCN

MCN’s longterm test fleet 2009-2010 includes the KTM 990 SMT. MCN deputy editor Ped Baker has covered thousands of miles on KTM’s all-rounder – watch the video for his report on life with the...

Video: 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R flat-out speed test

29 January 2010 by Phil West

Kawasakis ZX-10R has been updated for 2010 with cosmetic changes to the silencer and fairing, revisions to the gearbox and, rumour has it (although it’s denied by Kawasaki) changes to its ECU and...

Take part in our 2010 Yamaha R6 test - now closed

28 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

MCN is looking for readers to take part in the first test of the 2010-spec Yamaha R6 against the 2009 model. Find a Yamaha R6 for sale The test will take place on Tuesday February 2 at...

Video: 2010 Kawasaki Versys first ride

27 January 2010 by MCN

The 2010 Kawasaki Versys benefits from a styling overhaul, practical changes like larger mirrors and less vibes thanks to new rubber mountings for the engine. But don’t dismiss it as a dull commuter –...

Video: 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 vs Triumph Speed Triple

27 January 2010 by MCN

The new 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 is the first Japanese naked that can really call itself ‘super’ and take the fight to the European big hitters like the Ducati Streetfighter, KTM Super Duke or MV Agusta...

Buell 1125R and XB9 Lightning

24 January 2010 by Reismotor

We made a video-impression of the Buell 1125R and XB9 Lightning.

2010 Kawasaki Versys - 'fun, agile and great to throw around'

22 January 2010 by Adam Child

Senior Road Tester Adam Child is currently testing the 2010 Kawasaki Versys out in Sardinia. Find a Kawasaki Versys for sale This is his latest update: “Kawasaki has made a few cosmetic changes...

Video: 2010 BMW R1200GS in action

22 January 2010 by MCN

The new 2010 BMW R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure feature the same twin-cam engine as the R1200RT. According to MCN editor Marc Potter, this gives it “the kick that it’s been missing”. Find a BMW...

Video: BMW R1200RT first ride

22 January 2010 by MCN

The new 2010 BMW R1200RT gets a new twin-cam motor making 110bhp, electronically adjustable suspension and updated styling. Watch the video for MCN editor Marc Potter’s first ride impressions. ...

First ride: 2010 Kawasaki Versys

22 January 2010 by Adam Child

The Kawasaki Versys all-rounder has had a makeover for 2010 and MCN Senior Road Tester, Adam Child, is currently out in Sardinia putting it through its paces. At a glance, the 650cc parallel twin...

BMW R1200RT first ride: "BMW has created a fine motorcycle"

21 January 2010 by Marc Potter

The new BMW R1200RT gets a new 110bhp twin-cam engine which puts it right back on top of the big-distance mile munchers. How it will stand up to the new Honda VFR1200 is yet to be seen, but with...

Australia blog: Day 7 - 500cc Grand Prix heaven

21 January 2010 by Michael Neeves

For me, the last generation of premier class GP machines are the most awe-inspiring ever built. The 500cc two-stroke weapons from the late 80s all the way to the beginning of MotoGP in 2002 are the...

Join MCN's VFR1200F test - NOW CLOSED

20 January 2010 by Phil West

We’re doing our VFR1200F group test next week (Tuesday 26th/Wednesday 27th) and want a prospective VFR12 buyer to join us. All the info on the new VFR1200F It’ll involve two, full days riding...

Video: MV Brutale 1090RR v Ducati Streetfighter S

20 January 2010 by MCN

The new MV Brutale 1090RR is a massively significant bike. It’s no mere tweak or update – thanks to Harley investment it’s a huge step forward over the old version. Find an MV for sale Read the...

2010 BMW R1200GS Adventure first impressions: 'It gets the kick it has been missing'

19 January 2010 by Marc Potter

MCN editor Marc Potter has just stopped for a brief rest on the launch of the new BMW R1200GS Adventure in the Malaga area of Spain. Here are his initial impressions. “I’ve just covered 30 miles on...

2010 BMW R1200RT first impressions: 'beautifully comfortable'

19 January 2010 by Marc Potter

MCN editor Marc Potter has just stopped for a brief rest on the launch of the new BMW R1200RT in the Malaga area of Spain. Here are his initial impressions after 70 miles of riding. He said: “After...