2008

Year: 2008

Month: ALL

Kawasaki reveal 2009 motorcycles: ZX-6R, ER6, three new VN1700 cruisers and the KLX250

20 September 2008 by James Keen

Kawasaki have revealed a bunch of new 2009 motorcycles, including the new ZX-6R, a sharper ER6-f and ER6-n, three different versions of the new VN1700 cruiser and an enduro-style KLX250 to tempt...

Three new Kawasaki VN1700 cruisers

20 September 2008 by Andy Downes

KAWASAKI has taken the wraps off the 2009 bikes including the new ZX-6R, ER6-f and ER6-n, three new cruisers and a new KLX250 enduro-style machine. Full details are in the September 24 issue of...

Kawasaki gives ER6 sporty makeover

20 September 2008 by Andy Downes

Kawasaki has taken the wraps off the 2009 bikes including the new ZX-6R, ER6-f and ER6-n, three new cruisers and a new KLX250 enduro-style machine. Full details are in the September 24 issue of...

Latest 2009 Aprilia RSV4 spy shots

17 September 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Aprilia’s new RSV4 superbike has been spied days before its official launch in Rome this weekend. The new pictures from the ApriliaNews Blog show a finished road bike minus a few pieces of trim –...

New Yamaha Aerox

17 September 2008 by Anonymous

I stumbled across this image, does anyone know anything about it? Is it the new Aerox?? I really like it, it’s about time Yamaha updated the Aerox. Anyway I thought MCN readers might be interested.

Ducati Hypermotard and Multistrada get Pearl White option

11 September 2008 by Andy Downes

Ducati has extended its colour range by adding the pearl white option to two more of its top models, the Hypermotard and Multistrada. Following the pearl white finish introduced on the Ducati 848 and...

Hear the 2009 Yamaha R1 running

09 September 2008 by Chris Newbigging

MCN was on hand to witness the covers being pulled off the 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 in Amsterdam yesterday (September 8), and Yamaha fired the bike up to demonstrate the big-bang, cross-plane crank motor’s...

Video: See and hear the 2009 Yamaha R1 in action

09 September 2008 by Angus Farquhar

The first video has emerged of the 2009 Yamaha R1 in action and it sounds incredible. Check out the video on the right to see the new 2009 Yamaha R1 in action as part of a US promo video and hear the incredible sound it makes. The video explains all the technical aspects of how the engine works with Colin Edwards taking you through how it feels to ride. Get 10 pages of 2009 Yamaha’s in the...

2009 Yamaha XVS950 Midnight Star- First pictures

08 September 2008 by Rob Hull

Yamaha’s sub-1000cc cruiser, the XVS950 Midnight Star, gets boosted with a newly-designed 942cc air-cooled V-twin engine and a lengthened and lowered chassis for improved handling. The new...

Yamaha MotoGP riders unveil new YZF-R1 in Las Vegas

08 September 2008 by Rob Hull

All four Yamaha MotoGP representatives: Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Colin Edwards and James Toseland, have been part of the global unveiling of the new YZF-R1 in a glitzy Las Vegas...

2009 Yamaha minor changes

08 September 2008 by Liam Marsden

In addition to the brand new models from Yamaha such as the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion, Yamaha R1, Yamaha WR125X/WR125R and the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star the majority of Yamaha’s models will receive a...

2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 - First pictures

08 September 2008 by Rob Hull

Yamaha has released the first official pictures and information for the revised 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1. The biggest change is the move to a ‘big-bang’ inline four-cylinder 998cc motor that Yamaha claim is...

2009 Honda Fireblade ABS - First official pictures

05 September 2008 by Steve Farrell

The flagship Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade becomes the first superbike to get ABS in 2009 and comes in a range of new colours. Video: 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade launch test The optional anti-lock...

2009 Ducati Monster 1100 spy shots

03 September 2008 by Chris Newbigging

These world first pictures of the 2009 Ducati Monster 1100, captured on camera by a forum user on an Italian Monster fan site. The pictures show the bike is equipped with a single sided swingarm and...

Video: Husaberg's radical new motorcycle explained

03 September 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Michael Guy

Off-road motorcycle manufacturer Husaberg has launched two radical new enduro bikes with completely repositioned engines and fuel tanks so we caught up with one of the Husaberg team to explain exactly what they’ve done. Check out the video below to see the new engine and chassis design explained.

The secrets of BMW's S1000RR superbike

21 August 2008 by MCN Newsdesk

BMW has finally unveiled a prototype of its road-going superbike which it claims will be the most powerful production race replica ever. Video: Hear BMW S1000RR World Superbike prototype run A...

Suzuki launches C1800RT cruiser

21 August 2008 by Leanne Hyland

A new flagship model has been added to Suzuki’s ever expanding cruiser range of motorcycles. The Suzuki C1800RT. View Suzuki motorcycles for sale The Intruder C1800RT is designed to be a sporty,...

Naked 600's from China

18 August 2008 by Oberdan Bezzi

The dragon moves the tail. Within a short time three of the greatest Chinese manufacturers could introduce their “weapons” for a massive attack on the European and Japanese motorcycle industry. The...

Taiwanese researchers unveil air-powered motorcycle

15 August 2008 by Liam Marsden

Researchers at the National Central University in Taiwan has developed a motorcycle that can run on compressed air, as oppose to petrol. Jem Stansfield’s similar air-powered bike Researchers Yu-Ta...

Peugeot cuts cost of its V-Clic scooter

07 August 2008 by Michael Carroll

Peugeot has dropped the price of its 50cc V-Clic scooter by £70 to £829, to attract motorists and motorcyclists who are looking for a cheap means of getting to work during the credit crunch. Peugeot...

Suzuki launch official MotoGP replica GSX-R1000s

05 August 2008 by Michael Carroll

Suzuki is gearing up to sell 135 GSX-R1000s as replicas of its Rizla Suzuki MotoGP racer. Suzuki GSX-R1000s for sale The GSX-R1000s have been painted in the team’s official 2008 colours, and feature...

Ducati Hyperfighter

04 August 2008 by Oberdan Bezzi

This is the possible aspect of a new Ducati that will be shown at EICMA 2008. The Hyperfighter (this will be the name) is a motorcycle without compromises, born for the purest fun on road and based...

Bag a bargain scooter from Peugeot

24 July 2008 by Michael Carroll

Peugeot has slashed the price of its scooter range as it looks to promote two-wheelers as a means of beating the credit crunch. The firm has cut the price of its Satelis 125cc by £300 to £2,799, and...

Harley-Davidson Softails tweaked for 2009

22 July 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Harley-Davidson has made a series of detail changes to the eight-bike Softail range for the 2009 model year. The minor mechanical and styling changes are listed on Harley’s new model information...

2009 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic trike revealed

22 July 2008 by Chris Newbigging

This is the new 2009 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic, which is basically a trike version of the two-wheeled Ultra Classic tourer. Harley Davidson will not be bringing the Tri Glide Ultra...

New Buell 1125CR leads 2009 range

22 July 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Buell has just unveiled the new 1125CR for 2009. The new café racer inspired super naked is based closely on the Buell 1125R sportsbike but with various changes to suit the fairing-less restyle. Read...

2009 Triumphs: Thunderbird 1600, Daytona 675 and Street Triple R

21 July 2008 by Chris Newbigging

These are the world-first pictures of Triumph’s complete 2009 range unveiled at a dealer conference last night (Sunday), including the Thunderbird 1600 cruiser, Street Triple R and revised Daytona...

New sporty feel for Sachs SX1 scooter

18 July 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Scooter manufacturer Sachs has given its sporty looking SX1 a facelift for Summer 2008. New for this summer are a 190mm wavy disc brake on the front alloy tri-spoke wheel, the addition of stylish...

Extra KTM RC8s coming to the UK

08 July 2008 by Chris Newbigging

KTM UK is bringing 30 extra KTM RC8 superbikes in to the UK after the first batch sold out. Video: 2008 KTM RC8 The extra motorcycles should allow buyers who didn’t place a deposit on the first...

Honda DN-01 to go on sale in August

08 July 2008 by Liam Marsden

Honda has announced that its unique motorcycle scooter hybrid, the DN-01 will go on sale in the UK on 1 August 2008. The DN-01 features fully automatic transmission and the motorcycle is powered by...

New colours for Moto Morini 1200 Sport

07 July 2008 by Chris Newbigging

They’ve only just been made available in shops, but Moto Morini has already added a new colour option for the 1200 Sport. The Sport was originally revealed in the option of British racing green/yellow...

MCN Daily 25-06-08: Your daily video motorcycle news

25 June 2008 by Jack Thorpe, Chris Slade

In episode 133 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show Harley-Davidson’s XR1200 arrives in dealerships around the UK, the Italian SC Caracchi Triumph World Supersport team are back in action at Misano this weekend and Ducati deny reports it will debut its new carbon-fibre framed GP9 this season. Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with...

Harley Davidson XR1200 now in UK dealerships

24 June 2008 by Liam Marsden

Harley Davidsons flat-track inspired XR1200 motorcycle has now arrived in Harley Davidson dealerships around the UK. The XR1200 is styled on the flat-track Harley Davidson XR750, which is the most...

MCN Daily 18-06-08: Your daily video motorcycle news

18 June 2008 by Michael Carroll, Sarah Carnell, Chris Slade

In episode 129 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show Yamaha unveil its revised 2009 motocross motorcycle range, Xerox Ducati target Shane Byrne and Hayden fears he could be axed. Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email us here to let us know what you think of the new show.

New Yamaha motocrossers unveiled

18 June 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Yamaha has just unveiled its revised 2009 motocross motorcycle range. The four-stroke YZ250F and YZ450F gain a new lighter swingarm and rear wheel hub, a larger and more rigid rear wheel spindle and...

Morini Corsaro 1200 Veloce gets new paint scheme for 2008

16 June 2008 by Liam Marsden

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Morini has given its Corsaro 1200 Veloce a new white paint scheme for 2008. The Morini Corsaro 1200 Veloce also gets revised fuel injection to smooth out the throttle...