2006

Year: 2006

Month: ALL

New Yamaha R1 for 2007

13 May 2006

This week in MCN we’ve got an exclusive first look at Yamaha’s new R1 and its got a completely new engine. The new bike is taking its cue from Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP bike with a brand new...

Get a Fazer for 99p

13 May 2006

New finance options from Yamaha mean you could fund a new FZ6, FZ6 Fazer or XT660R. The three options are either 0 per cent finance over 24 months, a 99p deposit with low APR, or £99 per month...

Kawasaki will reveal an all-new ZX-6R later this year, ditching the 636 capacity for a 599cc screamer. The new bike draws from the ZX-10R and the ZX-RR MotoGP bike and will be available in 2007. You...

ZX-10R owner warning

06 May 2006

Kawasaki is writing to owners of new ZX10R bikes to notify them of the possibility of a fault with the tightening of a steering damper mounting bolt. All warranty registered owners of affected...

Five new BMWs for 07

06 May 2006

BMW is set to continue it’s breakneck development pace, revealing five new bikes before the end of the year. There will be a new F650 in GS and supermoto forms, a tricked up version and a naked...

Budget 125 from Sachs

06 May 2006

Sachs has expanded it’s range of budget scooters with the Bee 125cc automatic, which costs £1299. The firm has tied-up with a Chinese factory to provide German quality and dealer support with Chinese...

R6 tops the charts

06 May 2006

Yamaha’s R6 certainly seems to be pressing all the right buttons with UK riders, topping the MCI sales charts for April. The R6 dominates the top ten, selling 23 more bikes this year than the next...

Revised Triple spied

01 May 2006

Triumph is testing revised versions of the Speed Triple and Sprint ST with changes to the engines and exhaust systems. Both machines have been spotted testing near the firm’s Hickley factory. For...

Budget Sachs from China

01 May 2006

German firm Sachs will be able to offer cheaper bikes and scooters to compete with unbranded internet sellers, after entering into an agreement with a major Chinese factory. Sachs aims to offer German quality and dealer support as part of the deal with New Superior Ltd. In return for German engineering support and in-house quality control in the Chinese plant, the firm will receive massive...

Race replica Aerox

01 May 2006

It might not register with many 16-year-old scooter riders, but the Aerox YQ50 is now available in Yamaha’s traditional Yellow speedblock race design. The paintscheme dates back to the original...

King Kenny's road bikes

01 May 2006

MCN has been given exclusive access to Kenny Robert’s new road bike project – and there are four on their way. King Kenny’s road bike plans include a 170cc single, a V5 MotoGP rep, a naked V5 bike...

1000cc riders downsize

22 April 2006

The new R6 seems to be so good that many people are trading in their litre bikes for the 600 supersport, making this a very good time to get a deal on a used 1000. Webbs Yamaha in Peterborough have...

Tornado for £5999

22 April 2006

You can get yourself a brand new Benelli Tornado for under six grand with KJM superbikes’ current deal. The Wigan firm bought the Tornado 900s a while back but has since become the official importer...

07 CBR600RR spied

22 April 2006

The 2007 Honda CBR600RR has been spied in action in tests in Italy. And MCN can exclusively reveal it’s packed full of technical advances taken from Honda’s MotoGP bike. Expect more race-focus from...

£1000 off your insurance

15 April 2006

You could get up to £1000 off your insurance when you buy a new bike from Doble Honda. The Surrey dealer has teamed up with ebike Insurance to do a massive insurance discount on seven of the new...

China inspires bike boom

15 April 2006

Bargain-priced Chinese imports are firing a growth in interest in bikes among a whole new group of buyers, according to the Motor Cycle Industry Association. They now account for 25% of the under...

Norton sinks again

15 April 2006

The latest attempt to get Norton Motorcycles back on the road seems to have come to a grinding halt. The company announced last week that it was winding things down as the firm’s money ran out at the...

Spied: BMW MotoGP bike

15 April 2006

BMW’s MotoGP prototype has been spied in secret tests and MCN is convinced it will inspire a full-on sports bike for the road. Your next bike Quality bikes for sale here Tests & user reviews here ...

KTM Venom due for 08

15 April 2006

KTM has revealed its naked 1150cc Venom – first seen as a prototype in 2004 – will go into production for 2008. For the full details see MCN – out on Wednesday, April 19 2006. Your next bike Quality...

GT650R for under £4000

08 April 2006

Hyosung’s GT650R is now available in the UK with the appointment of a new distributor, meaning you can now get a fully faired sports bike for under £4000. The naked GT650 has been around for a few...

Bike sales up 11 percent

08 April 2006

Bike sales are looking strong according to the latest figures released by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) with scooters reversing their continuous decline in popularity. For the first time...

Last Sport Classic arrives

08 April 2006

The final bike in Ducati’s Sport Classics range, the GT1000 is due to hit dealers next month costing just £6995. The last of the retro bikes gets a slightly longer wheelbase, twin rear shocks and...

KTM RC8 ready for 07

08 April 2006

KTM’s RC8 is undergoing final testing ready to go on sale in Autumn 2007. The firm has decided on a V-twin engine for final production – an 1150cc capable of 170bhp. Your next bike Quality Bikes For Sale here Tests & user reviews here For the full story get hold of this week’s MCN (April 12, 2006) and find out how we gained exclusive access to KTM’s HQ to bring you the the inside line. Our...