First rides & tests (February 2010)

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...

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...

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...

The Norton revival just keeps getting better. The Cafe Racer is a sportier version of the Commando 961 SE, with retro wire-spoke black anodised alloy rims, superbike spec radially-mounted Brembo...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  ...

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...

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...

Honda’s new Shadow Black Spirit cruiser has almost slipped into the UK unnoticed this year, but this black-out beauty is already causing something of a stir as a novice-friendly custom with...

The MV Agusta F4 has always been lightning fast, but this completely new version is different - it's useable and reasonably friendly, too.      Fancy an F4? Here's our picks...

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...

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...

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...

We’ve just been testing MV Agusta’s impressive, all-new F4 superbike on track at Almeria in southern Spain. 2010 MV Agusta F4 first ride: 'A race bike with lights' Find an MV Agusta for sale This is...

MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves is in Almeria in Spain at the launch of the new MV Agusta F4. He’s just stepped off the bike after his first test session and sent this brief report: ‘I’ve just...

Senior road tester Michael Neeves has just landed in Almeria in readiness for the launch of the MV Agusta F4 which takes place later today. “I’m looking at the bike in the hotel lobby and the subtle...

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...

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...

I’ll be riding the new MV Agusta F4 this Friday in Almeria, Spain. Although visibly similar to the old F4, it’s new from the ground-up. There’s a new 186bhp 998cc in-line-four-cylinder engine,...

MCN's longterm test fleet 2009-2010 includes the Suzuki Gladius. Watch the video for MCN news reporter Chris Newbigging's report on life with the capable v-twin all-rounder.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...