February

Year: 2002

Month: February

KTM 250 EXC Racing tested

25 February 2002

KTM’s new four-stroke 250EXC Racing costs almost £5000. But you can find out if you’re prepared to fork out for it by trying it out in a weekend of off-road fun for just under £300. That’s the deal...

World first pictures of Triumph cruiser

25 February 2002

These exclusive pictures show Triumph’s long-awaited 2.2litre cruiser. If you want to see more of it, make sure you get MCN, out on Wednesday, February, 28. The bike is due to be launched next year...

First test on 636cc Kawasaki ZX-6R

25 February 2002

We’ve been riding Kawasaki’s new bigger-bore ZX-6R for 2002 and the extra ccs add up to a serious boost for torque and mid-range. Our full report is in MCN, out on Wednesday, February 27, but in the...

2002 bikes added to our reviews section

25 February 2002

The 2002 R1, TDM900, VFR800 VTEC and Hornet 900 have all been added to our BIKE REVIEWS section. Each comes complete with pictures, specs, road tests and links to its own dedicated chat board. Each...

First test on 2002 R1

18 February 2002

The secret is out. We’re the first people in the world outside of Yamaha to get the key to the 2002 R1. And that means the speculation over whether it can match the GSX-R1000 is over. That ignition...

Blueprint for the changes

18 February 2002

IF you think the R1 doesn’t really look that different, that’s just the way Yamaha planned it. The firm reckons people like the way the R1 looks and simply want styling that’s a bit more futuristic.

First test of 2002 R1

18 February 2002

We’ve been among the first in the world to ride Yamaha’s 2002 R1. And while you’ll have to wait for Wednesday’s MCN (out on February 20, 2002) for the full story, here are some of the highlights, from...

Indian relaunches the Chief

18 February 2002

Indian has relaunched its Chief with its own engine replacing the aftermarket unit which has been used since the firm was brought back from the dead in 1998. The 1638cc 45° V-twin air-cooled unit,...

World’s first test on Suzuki’s V-Strom

18 February 2002

We’ve been riding Suzuki’s new TL-powered giant trailie, the V-Strom, on the world launch of this new challenger in an increasingly popular sector. You’ll find a full test in MCN, out on Wednesday,...

MCN Finance Shop brings the best deals to you

18 February 2002

MCN has today launched an ultra-powerful new tool to help you get the best deal on financing your next bike purchase. After you’ve found the bike of your dreams using our online classifieds, we can...

New Rotax engine range bound for bikes

11 February 2002

ROTAX has patented a new range of engines which will be available for use in motorcycles. They include a 610cc single, a 1000cc parallel twin, a 1000cc V-twin, plus an inline triple of between 1000...

Your votes bring B-King closer to production

11 February 2002

Your responses through this site and at the MCN Ally Pally show look likely to inspire Suzuki to put the B-King into production. Your initial approval of the Hayabusa-powered prototype encouraged...

World’s first ride on Ducati 998S

04 February 2002

This is what I always hoped a Ducati 998 would be like. First-look suggests there is only one little change from the standard machine – the letter ” S ” on the end of the numbers. But what a...

MV Agusta F5 to be most powerful on the road

01 February 2002

The 1000cc MV Agusta F5 due for launch at September’s bike shows is expected to be the most powerful production bike in the world with more than 160bhp at the rear wheel, according to insiders. The...

Paul Smart rep Ducati ready to roll

01 February 2002

Ducati’s tribute to British racer Paul Smart is at last ready to go into production and our artist’s impression is thought to be very close to how the finished article will look. The retro-styled...