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Is the 2008 Honda Fireblade your favourite motorcycle at the NEC Show?

23 November 2007 by Dan Thornton

Is the 2008 Honda Fireblade your favourite motorcycle at the NEC Show?

Do you think the 2008 Honda Fireblade is the best motorcycle at the 2007 International Motorcycle Show at the Birmingham NEC? We want you to vote for your favourite motorcycle at the show, by clicking...

Aprilia V4 breaks cover at Jerez

23 November 2007 by Ben Purvis

Aprilia V4 breaks cover at Jerez

Aprilia‘s forthcoming V4-engined superbike broke cover this week at the Jerez circuit in Spain, with test rider Alex Hoffman at the controls. The new machine took to the track during a test session...

KTM launches new 990 Supermoto

22 November 2007 by Liam Marsden

KTM today revealed the 2008 version of the 990 Supermoto. The engine has been upgraded to 999cc’s and the power increased from 96bhp to 115bhp. The new bike also features fuel einjection, to pass Euro 3 emissions regulations and the clocks are much easier to read and are easier on the eyes. Here we have a few pictures of the new KTM 990SM. To find out how more about the new bikes features, read...

The world's most expensive motorcycle - Ecosse Heretic Titanium

21 November 2007 by Ben Purvis

The world's most expensive motorcycle - Ecosse Heretic Titanium

This is the most expensive new production motorcycle you can buy the Ecosse Heretic Titanium series at £133,000. For the same money could buy a grid full of 600cc sportsbikes, so what exactly do you...

Aprilia V4 testing in Jerez

21 November 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Aprilia V4 testing in Jerez

Aprilia has been testing its prototype V4 World Superbike at the Jerez GP tests this week. Alex Hoffman has been riding the latest version of the prototype. The former MotoGP rider was riding the...

Ducati reveal '08 prices

21 November 2007 by Liam Marsden

Ducati reveal '08 prices

Ducati UK has released the retail prices for the 848, 1098R and Monster 696, ahead of their UK debuts at the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the NEC in Birmingham this week. The 848 will...

Hyosung reveals 30th anniversary Aquila motorcycle

20 November 2007 by Ben Purvis

Hyosung reveals 30th anniversary Aquila motorcycle

Korean firm Hyosung is, believe it or not, 30 years old next year and to celebrate it’s revealed this limited-edition version of its 650cc Aquila cruiser. The V-Rod-esque Aqulia uses Hyosung’s own...

2008 Race-spec Yamaha R6 revealed

19 November 2007 by Chris Newbigging

2008 Race-spec Yamaha R6 revealed

Yamaha has revealed the full range of race-only parts for its new, 2008 R6. The standard 133bhp motor has been made more powerful with a host of parts designed to conform with World Supersport...

Subaru Sportsbike

18 November 2007 by Ben Purvis

Subaru Sportsbike

This new single-cylinder sportsbike features a Subaru-badged engine and could be on sale next year at a bargain price. The engine for the HS500sa comes directly from Fuji Heavy Industries, the parent...

The world's most expensive bike

17 November 2007 by Ben Purvis

The world's most expensive bike

This Ecosse Heretic Titanium is the most expensive new bike on the market – with a list price that’s the equivalent of £133,000. The engine is machined from a solid block of billet aluminium and...

2008 BMW's unchanged

16 November 2007 by Liam Marsden

2008 BMW's unchanged

Two of BMW’s current range have remained unchanged for 2008. The K1200GT, which remains mechanically unchanged, will now be available in silver for 2008. While the BMW K1200R will now be available in...

BMW K1200 LT gets the luxury treatment

15 November 2007 by Ben Purvis

BMW K1200 LT gets the luxury treatment

The massive BMW K1200LT tourer has been given a boost for 2008, with every UK motorcycle gaining the full BMW Lux package as standard. For 2008, the basic and SE versions of the K1200LT are being...

Hyosung reveal production GT650X

14 November 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Hyosung reveal production GT650X

Hyosung has revealed the production version of the GT650X concept revealed at the NEC show one year ago. The finished motorcycle uses the latest version of Hyosung’s 647cc 90° v-twin, but uses a new...

New Hyosung 450 supermoto

14 November 2007 by Chris Newbigging

New Hyosung 450 supermoto

Hyosung has just launched the RX450SM, an all new motorcycle to be publicly unveiled at the NEC show next week. The RX450SM uses Hyosung’s own 450cc liquid-cooled single cylinder engine producing a...

Carbon-fibre clad Ducati 1098S picture gallery

13 November 2007 by Dan Thornton

Carbon-fibre clad Ducati 1098S picture gallery

This carbon-fibre clad Ducati 1098S was on display at the 2007 Milan Motorcycle Show. Looking to buy a Ducati? After you’ve taken a look at the 1098S, you can also see a Ducati 848 clad in...

Benelli BX570 Motard unveiled

13 November 2007 by Ben Purvis

Benelli BX570 Motard unveiled

We’ve already brought you the Benelli BX449 motocross motorcycle and the Benelli BX505 enduro motorcycle. But in Motorcycle News on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, you can see the supermoto variant, the...

Milan Show round-up: 2008 Benellis launched

13 November 2007 by Dan Thornton

Milan Show round-up: 2008 Benellis launched

Benelli released three new motorcycles at the 2007 Milan Motorcycle Show. Take a look at each of them here: Benelli BX570 Motard Benelli BX449 motorcross motorcycle Benelli BX505 enduro motorcycle

Aprilia to release Van Den Bosch replica

12 November 2007 by Ben Purvis

Aprilia to release Van Den Bosch replica

IN the world of supermotos they don’t come much cooler than Aprilia’s SXV – but now the firm has made it even better in the form of the new Van Den Bosch replica.   Both the VDB and the stock 2008 SXV...

Milan show video: KTM launches RC8 superbike

09 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Chris Slade

KTM Launched its long awaited RC8 superbike at the MIlan show. The 1190cc machine is incredibly thing and light and still boasts the same looks revealed on the prototype machine. Check out the video below to see the motorcycle unveiled then grab a copy of the November 7 edition of MCN to see details of all 28 new bikes launched at the Miland show.

Milan show video: Moto Guzzi unveil the Stelvio to rival the GS

08 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Chris Slade

Moto Guzzi unveiled its new Stelvio BMW GS beater at the recent Milan show. Watch our video to get a glimpse of the new 1200cc V-twin. Then grab a copy of the November 7 edition of MCN to see details of all 28 new bikes launched at the Miland show.

Milan show video: BMW launches G450X off-roader

08 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Chris Slade

BMW has launched it’s attack on the competition off-road scene with the unveiling of its G450X enduro bike att he Milan show. Check out the video below to get a first look at the technologically advanced machine that has already been competing in prototype form for several months. Grab a copy of the November 7 edition of MCN to see details of all 28 bikes launched at the Milan show.

Milan show video: BMW launches F800GS

08 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Chris Slade

Milan show video: BMW launches F800GS

BMW has launched a middleweight version of it’s GS off/onroader in the form of the F800GS at the Milan show. The bike produces almost as much power as the old R1150GS and boast a top speed of around...

Milan show video: Moto Morini Granpasso aims for BMW GS

08 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Chris Slade

Moto Morini’s new Grand Passo sees the company go head to head with BMW to take on the R1200GS. The stylish looking bike was launched at the Milan show and you can grab a first look at the new motorcycle in the video below. Grab a copy of the Novemeber 7 edition of MCN to see all 28 bikes launched at the Milan show.

Milan show video: Bimota launch stunning DB7 superbike

08 November 2007 by Angus Faruhar, Chris Slade

Bimota has launched it’s latest superbike, the DB7, at the Milan show and the stunning bike is powered by the Ducati 1098 engine. Check out the video below to see the motorcycle on the Bimota stand at the Milan show and click here to see the first pictures of the new machine. Grab the November 7 editioon of MCN to see all 28 bikes launched at the Milan show. n

Milan Show Video: Honda CB1000R rolls out in style

07 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Milan Show Video: Honda CB1000R rolls out in style

Honda have unveiled what is being hailed the best supernaked in the form of the CB1000R at the Milan Show. The video below shows the 2008 Honda CB1000R in style. Looking closely related to the Honda...

Milan Show Video: Honda DN-01 launches in Milan

07 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Honda have revealed the DN-01 concept for the first time at the Milan Show. The Honda DN-01 was expected to be restricted to Japan only but here’s your chance to check out the launch with our exclusive video below.

Milan show video: Aprilia launches Dorsoduro supermoto

07 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Chris Slade

Aprilia has just unveiled the new SMV Dorsoduro supermoto at the Milan show you can see it on the video below. The power for the new SMV750 comes from an updated version of the 750cc V-twin used in the firm’s Shiver naked bike, which has also donated its basic chassis design to the new machine. Check out the November 7 edition of MCN to see all 28 new bikes launched at the Milan show.

Milan Show Video: Aprilia unveils mad FV2 1200 concept bike

07 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Chris Slade

Aprilia has just unveiled the FV2 1200 concept motorcycle at the Milan show and we were there to get the first look at the new motorcycle on video. Check out the clip below to see the stunning new motorcycle on Aprilia’s stand at the Milan show and grab a copy of the November 7 edition of MCN to see all 28 bikes launched at the show.

Milan Show: Moto Guzzi motorcycle launch round-up

07 November 2007 by MCN News Desk

Milan Show: Moto Guzzi motorcycle launch round-up

Moto Guzzi has launched two new motorcycles at the 2007 Milan Motorcycle Show – the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic and the Moto Guzzi Stelvio. Click below for more information: Milan Show: Moto Guzzi V7...

2007 Milan Show: Aprilia round-up

07 November 2007 by MCN News Desk

2007 Milan Show: Aprilia round-up

Aprilia launched three new motorcycles at the 2007 Milan Motorcycle Show, aloongside a brand new concept motorcycle. Take a look at them all below: Watch video of the launch of the Dorsoduro Watch...

Milan show: Vectrix 125mph electric superbike concept

07 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Vectrix has said it will produce this impressive 125mph electric superbike concept if enough people are interested. After showing the concept motorcycle at the Milan Motorcycle Show, Vectrix has said it will build the motorcycle, if just 500 people place a deposit. The only major downside to the concept machine is the 70km battery range. Check out the video below to see the motorcycle unveiled at...

2007 Milan Show: Honda motorcycle launch round-up

07 November 2007 by MCN News Desk

2007 Milan Show: Honda motorcycle launch round-up

Honda has launched three motorcycles at the 2007 Milan Motorcycle Show and completed the 2008 line-up. Click below to see more: See the DN-01 on stage at the Milan launch Watch video of the CB1000R...

Milan Show: BMW motorcycle launch round-up

07 November 2007 by MCN News Desk

Milan Show: BMW motorcycle launch round-up

Here is our round-up of all the coverage of BMW new motorcycle launches at the 2007 Milan Motorcycle Show. Click the following links for the:   See the first video of the F800GS 2008 BMW R1200GS...

2007 Milan Motorcycle Show: Ducati launch round-up

07 November 2007 by MCN News Desk

2007 Milan Motorcycle Show: Ducati launch round-up

See all the news and videos from Ducati’s new motorcycle launches at the 2007 Milan Motorcycle Show. Click below to see: Video: Ducati reveals the 848 Milan show video: First look at 180hp...

Milan Show: Moto Morini Granpasso wants a slice of the big trailie market

06 November 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Milan Show: Moto Morini Granpasso wants a slice of the big trailie market

Moto Morini has revealed its new Granpasso big trailie at the Milan show. The Granpasso is the third bike to be added to the reborn Moto Morini range, and is based around the same basic frame and...

Milan Show: Benelli production-spec motocross and enduro bikes launched

06 November 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Milan Show: Benelli production-spec motocross and enduro bikes launched

Benelli’s first ever motocross and enduro bikes are now production ready, as these pictures show. The BX449 Cross was revealed at the Cologne show in 2006 in prototype form, and in the year since the...