2009

Year: 2009

Month: ALL

2010 Suzuki Bandit 1250N: you decide if it comes to UK

20 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Suzuki could reverse its decision not to bring the new Bandit 1250N to the UK – if response to the bike at the NEC Show is positive. Suzuki Bandits for sale The restyled 2010 model is currently not...

Aprilia RSV4 Factory first thoughts

20 November 2009 by Erwin

I was lucky enough to pick up an Aprilia RSV4 Factory from the new Long Beach Aprilia dealership with the best mechanic for this bike, Amauri, who set the sag for me before I happily rode off. Many...

New Piaggio MP3 500 and MP3 500 Sport

19 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Piaggio is replacing the MP3 400 with a new MP3 500 for 2010, and the Gilera Fuoco 500 is now branded the MP3 500 Sport. Piaggios for sale Both MP3 500s share the same 492cc liquid-cooled...

Victory Sport Roadster

19 November 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Since Buell is no longer, here is my design for an American sports bike. It is the Victory Sport Roadster.

BMW Concept6 six cylinder teaser video

18 November 2009 by John Westlake

BMW has released a video showing the new six cylinder Concept6 bike that was revealed at the Milan Show last week. BMWs for sale There’s no sound of the engine on the video (just the inevitable...

Britain’s Hesketh brand enters electric bike market

16 November 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Newly revived British firm Hesketh Motorcycles has joined forces with New Vetrix to launch a zero emissions scooter. The Hesketh HZE-Vectrix scooter has been designed for the commuter market, and...

BMW S1000RR: the wait is almost over

16 November 2009 by Phil West

This week MCN tests BMW‘s long-awaited S1000RR superbike – and boy has it been a long time coming. All the latest info on the S1000RR In 24 hours we’ll tell you if it’s been worth the wait. In the...

Facts and figures: BMW S1000RR vs Fireblade vs GSX-R1000 vs R1 vs ZX-10R

13 November 2009 by John Westlake

MCN will be riding the new BMW S1000RR at the world launch next Tuesday. All the latest info on the S1000RR Chief road tester Trevor Franklin will be riding the Honda Fireblade, Suzuki GSX-R1000,...

Ducati Multistrada 1200 concept video

13 November 2009 by Ped Baker

Ducati has released a video explaining the concept behind the Multistrada 1200’s four riding ‘modes’. The video doesn’t show any live action footage of the bike but uses animated pencil sketches to...

New Viper super cruiser launched

12 November 2009 by Laura Kennerley

This is the Diamondback, the new super cruiser from American firm Viper. It has a Viper 152 cubic inch all billet short stroke v-twin, which the company claims is the most powerful production v-twin...

Milan Show video: Rizoma Ducati Streetfighter special

12 November 2009 by MCN

MCN spotted this gorgeous example of Italian workmanship at this week’s Milan Show. Aftermarket specialist firm Rizoma has slung a full catalogue of products at this stunning Ducati Streetfighter...

Milan show video: Moto Guzzi concept bikes

12 November 2009 by MCN

These Moto Guzzi concepts were revealed at the EICMA show in Milan. Using the latest 110bhp four-valve per cylinder version of the air-cooled transverse Moto Guzzi v-twin, the machines concentrate on...

Milan Show: 2010 Triumph Speed Triple SE

11 November 2009 by Andy Downes

The Triumph Speed Triple SE gets more than just a cool paint job with uprated suspension, flyscreen and seat cowl and retains the 128bhp three-cylinder 1050 motor common to all Speed Triples. The...

Milan Show: Limited edition Bonneville Sixty

11 November 2009 by Andy Downes

This limited edition of just 650 Triumph T100 Bonnevilles with a new paint scheme harking back to the 1960s has a two-tone blue paintjob with hand painted pinstripes. The Bonneville celebrated 50...

Milan show: Rieju RS3 125 unveiled

11 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Rieju has unveiled the finished version of its new learner-legal 125 sportsbike, the RS3. Powered by the liquid-cooled 125cc engine from the Yamaha YZF-R125, the new machine is designed by British...

Milan show: Piaggio Urban Sport Bike Concept

11 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Piaggio has unveiled this Urban Sport Bike concept at the Milan show today. MCN snapped the bike as it was prepared for the official press conference later – a Piaggio worker was still affixing...

Milan Show: Ossa returns with radical trials bike!

10 November 2009 by Phil West

Legendary Spanish marque Ossa has just revealed its first new bike for 25 years at the Milan Show. The trials and off-road specialist’s green and white bikes famously battled with the likes of...

Milan show: Moto Guzzi concepts '80% production ready'

10 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Moto Guzzi’s V12LM, V12X and V12 Strada concept motorcycles are 80% production ready, according to co-designer Pierre Terblanche. The concepts were revealed today (10 November) at the EICMA show in...

Milan Show: Triumph Thunderbird gets Factory-fitted 1700cc big bore kit

10 November 2009 by Andy Downes

Triumph will be doing a limited run of factory-fitted 1700c big-bore kits for the Thunderbird that are normally available as retro-fit parts. The 1700cc kit consists of new pistons, liners, camshafts...

Milan Show Video: KTM 125cc concept

10 November 2009 by MCN

KTM has unveiled this 125 concept, hinting at its new sexy range of learner bikes due to be revealed in 2010. Based closely around the 690 Stunt design concept from the 2007 Milan show, the new 125 is...

Milan show video: New BMW models for 2010

10 November 2009 by MCN

The 2009 Milan motorcycle show has just opened it’s doors to the general public. Watch the video for a report from the event on BMW’s new models for 2010, including the new GS and 6-cylinder concept...

Milan Show: Triumph Speed Triple Special

10 November 2009 by Andy Downes

Triumph has unveiled this stunning Speed Triple as an extreme example of the naked Speed Triple which can now be specified with Ohlins suspension. This Speed Triple is a show bike only celebrating a...

Milan show: Moto Guzzi V7 Clubman concept

10 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Moto Guzzi has unveiled this customised concept V7 Clubman – based on the V7 Café already on sale. Moto Guzzi has transferred most of the technical details over from the V7 Café to the V7 Clubman,...

Milan show video: Ducati's 2010 models

10 November 2009 by MCN

The 2009 Milan motorcycle show has just opened it’s doors to the general public. Watch the video for a report from the event on Ducati’s new models for 2010.

Milan Show: New BMW LT is six-cylinder

10 November 2009 by Andy Downes

BMW have just revealed a concept bike at the Milan Show which features a six-cylinder engine that will appear in next year’s LT grand tourer. BMW hinted that the concept bike itself is something of a...

Is this the new Guzzi Le Mans?

10 November 2009 by Phil West

UPDATE: Moto Guzzi concepts REVEALED – ‘80% production ready’ Moto Guzzi look set to unveil a brand new concept bike at the Milan Show, which could pave the way for an all-new version of its...

Milan Show: Other new Ducati UK prices

10 November 2009 by Rob Hull

MCN has exclusively revealed the UK price for the new Ducati Multistrada 1200 today, and we’ve also been given an indication of UK prices for the other models launched yesterday. Ducati held their...

Milan show: 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 to cost £10,995

10 November 2009 by Rob Hull

Ducati‘s UK Manager Tim Maccabee has confirmed to MCN that the new Ducati Multistrada 1200 will retail for £10,995 on the road. The 150bhp GS rival was officially launched in all three of its 2010...

Milan Show: 2010 Ducati Hypermotard Evo SP first pics and video

09 November 2009 by Andy Downes

MCN man Andy Downes is currently in a Ducati press conference at the Milan Show, where the company’s chiefs are revealing the 2010 range. Downes has just sent back first details of the new 1100...

Milan show: 2010 1198r Ducati Corse Special Edition

09 November 2009 by Andy Downes in Milan

MCN man Andy Downes is currently in a Ducati press conference at the Milan Show, where the company’s chiefs are revealing the 2010 range. Downes has sent back first details: “The bike you see here is...

Milan Show: New 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Evo SP

09 November 2009 by Andy Downes in Milan

Today is the final set-up day before the Milan Bike Show opens to the world’s press tomorrow. On the off-chance I might see some new bikes I managed to sneak in, and have just seen the new Ducati...

Milan Show: 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 attacks BMW R1200GS head-on

09 November 2009 by Andy Downes

Ducati is aiming the new Multistrada 1200 at the heart of the BMW R1200GS but has given the motorcycle an ultra-modern twist and 150bhp. The Multistrada is one of the most hotly-anticipated new...

2010 Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory introduced

09 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Aprilia is introducing the Dorsoduro Factory for 2010 – an upgraded version of the Dorsoduro which will continue to be available. Find an Aprilia for sale The Dorsoduro Factory will go head to head...

Aprilia Shiver 750 revised for 2010

09 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

The Shiver 750 is widely regarded as a good bike, but rivals like the Triumph Street Triple have beaten the bike both in back-to-back tests and in sales. Find an Aprilia Shiver 750 for sale For...

Husqvarna to launch twin-cam supermoto

08 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Rumours at the Stoneleigh Dirt Bike Show are that Husqvarna will launch a brand new SM630 supermoto at the Milan Show. The 600cc engine is to be based on the existing design but is thought to feature a twin-cam top end for more power across the range. Estimates suggest the new engine will deliver between 15-20bhp more. Husqvarna is also expected to launch a new small-capacity off-road machine...

Ural launch ‘Red October’ sidecar

06 November 2009 by Phil West

This is Russian manufacturer Ural’s new, limited edition ‘Red October’ sidecar combination – which just goes to prove that Russians do have a sense of humour, after all. Produced at the request of its...