November

Year: 2011

Month: November

Kawasaki Versys 1000 first ride

30 November 2011 by MCN

The new Kawasaki Versys 1000 is currently being tested by MCN out in Tenerife. Here is Senior Road Tester Adam Child’s first impressions: “Putting its looks to one side for a moment – beauty is in the...

2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade first ride!

24 November 2011 by MCN

The 20th anniversary Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade is currently being put through its paces at the Portimao circuit, Portugal by MCN chief road tester Trevor Franklin. This new model now comes with Showa...

Honda NC700X first ride

23 November 2011 by MCN

Honda’s all-new NC700X is currently being put through its paces by MCN Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin in Portugal. Here are his impressions so far: “Honda is promoting its new bike as a step up...

Ducati's 848 Streetfighter overpowers Triumph Street Triple R

17 November 2011 by Trevor Franklin

Ducati say their Streetfighter 848 is suitable for riders who want Ducati’s legendary sports bike performance without the head down, arse up seating stance of a race replica. And our world first group...

Staff bikes: Victory Cross Country - Victory on a roll

10 November 2011 by Mark Holmes

After six months with the Cross Country, I finally get to stretch its legs on a 1300-mile tour of Spain and Portugal. It turned out to be an eventful trip with plenty of ups and downs. The ups start...

Video: 2012 Husqvarna enduros tested

10 November 2011 by MCN

Husqvarna’s 2012 range has been revitalised as a direct result of winning both the E1 and E2 world championships. MCN’s Michael Guy tests all the new 2012 models to see how they perform. Husqvarna...

Rieju MRT 125LC Pro SM: Hottest ever learner supermoto

04 November 2011 by Adam Child

Rieju say this new Yamaha-powered 125 is the ultimate Supermoto 125, and have even given it the code name ‘Duke Killer’, referring to KTM’s new 125 Duke. In terms of performance, Rieju have a point.

Video: Triumph Speedmaster takes on rivals

03 November 2011 by MCN

Chugging between hedgerows, wind in your face, twin-cylinder engine thudding beneath you… it’s easy to see why so many riders love the idea of cruisers. The looks, character and torque make the bikes...