2011

Year: 2011

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Are you young? Would you buy a Kawasaki W800?

03 March 2011 by John Westlake

Kawasaki has revealed they expect their new W800 retro to attract younger buyers. Kawasaki’s Martin Lambert told MCN that, surprisingly, their research showed the Triumph Bonneville-rival would be...

Ducati lines up first Rossi-branded bike

03 March 2011 by Andy Downes

Ducati has launched the first of what surely must be lots of Valentino Rossi branded bikes; starting the process with a pair of MotoGP-inspired Monsters. Ducati has said from the moment it signed...

New Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 video

03 March 2011 by Dan Aspel

Aprilia has released the following video of the 2011 Dorsoduro 1200. The three-minute clip features plenty of shots of the 1197cc v-twin in action, overlayed with comparative clips of western saddle...

Aprilia offers 0% finance deals

02 March 2011 by Dan Aspel

Aprilia is offering 0% finance packages on the Shiver 750, Dorsoduro and Dorsoduro Factory until the end of this month. The offer requires a 25% deposit and runs over a 24 month period.

New Aprilia Caponord 1200 spied

28 February 2011 by Andy Downes

Aprilia’s new 1200cc V-twin Caponord has been spotted testing on the road in Italy as the firm prepares to take on the road adventure market and its leading exponent, the Ducati Multistrada. Italian...

Aprilia adds World Superbike electronics to 2011 RSV4 range

28 February 2011 by Andy Downes

Aprilia has now added the sophisticated APRC electronics package across the RSV4 range which includes eight-stage adjustable traction control, wheelie control, launch control and a quick shifter as...

Yamaha FZ8R breaks cover

25 February 2011 by MCN

This picture proves that an uprated Yamaha FZ8R is due in 2012 – although it probably won’t go on sale in Britain. It was taken by a photographer from motoblog.fr – apparently during an official visit...

"MV Agusta F3 should double sales"

25 February 2011 by Andy Downes

MV Agusta boss Giovanni Castiglioni’s main priority is the new three-cylinder MV Agusta F3 675cc supersports bike, which he says is already ahead of schedule. The first bikes will go into full...

Vyrus 986 M2: First Moto2 racer for the road

25 February 2011 by Michael Neeves

Exotic Italian manufacturer Vyrus is planning a road-going version of its new 986 M2 Factory Moto2 racer – yours for £21,000. The 124bhp, 155kg hand-built 986 M2 SL Replica will go into production by...

World's first bike adaptive headlights

25 February 2011 by MCN

Imagine riding along a road at night where the headlight was actively trying to see round corners. Video: BMW K1600GT first ride Well, now you don’t have to because for the first time ever on a...

2011’s sexiest road-going ‘Blade?

24 February 2011 by MCN Newsdesk

This 2011 CBR1000RR – daubed up in the new Castrol Honda World Superbike colours – could be the best looking Fireblade on the road. Created in a one-off partnership between Ten Kate racing and Honda...

Video: Ducati Diavel production line time lapse

23 February 2011 by MCN

Ducati is ramping up production of the Diavel sports cruiser following unanimously positive first tests and large numbers of orders. Forty Diavels are now rolling off production likes each day, and...

2011 Honda CBR600F to cost just £7055!

21 February 2011 by Phil West

In one of the most refreshing and exciting bits of new bike pricing news for ages, Honda UK has just revealed that its imminent CBR600F will cost a seemingly very reasonable £7055. That makes the new...

Honda announces 2012 Goldwing upgrades

21 February 2011 by Dan Aspel

Honda has announced a series of upgrades for the 2012 GL1800 Goldwing, with updated GPS systems, storage space, bodywork and speaker sets topping the list. The GPS system will be accessible online,...

New Buell 1190RS superbike – first look

18 February 2011 by Michael Neeves

Erik Buell Racing has finally given us a complete look at the new 1190RS sportsbike which will be shown in public this weekend in America. The bike promises to be the first new road-legal machine...

Husqvarna SMR511 coming to dealers this month

17 February 2011 by Liam Marsden

Husqvarna’s new road-going supermoto, the SMR511 will arrive in Husqvarna dealers this month. The SMR511 is powered by a 480cc single-cylinder engine and weighs 118kg. Up front the Husqvarna has...

New Buell roadster – first look

17 February 2011 by Michael Neeves

Erik Buell Racing has released another teaser picture of what we believe to be its new 1190RS sportsbike. It promises to be the first new road-legal machine produced by the legendary designer, Erik...

WSB – sponsor livery or not? What do you think?

16 February 2011 by Phil West

With the news that Yamaha’s factory World Superbike team will this year, because of the lack of a title sponsor, run in Yamaha corporate colours, an interesting situation has arisen. Namely this year,...

Ossa TR280i video

14 February 2011 by Reismotor

A video I made of the new Ossa TR180i trials bike in action.

Moto Guzzi cans concepts

11 February 2011 by MCN

After revealing a new 1400cc California cruiser, Moto Guzzi has admitted the stunning concept bikes unveiled at the 2009 Milan show will not be made. The concept bikes, which were built around the...

Water-cooled BMW R1200GS spied

11 February 2011 by MCN

These spy shots taken by a Spanish BMW owner on his mobile phone confirm BMW is well ahead with the development of a new water-cooled version of the top-selling R1200GS. The new motor will bring to an...

KTM 200 Duke spied

10 February 2011 by Dan Aspel

This spy shot – snapped in Pune, India – shows a pre-production model of a KTM 200 Duke. The larger cousin to the upcoming 125 Duke is apparently an “India-only” model and will be priced at around...

MCN Carole Nash Motorcycle Show: Design your own Honda Fireblade

04 February 2011 by Andy Downes

Farnham Honda has revealed a new line-up of Honda Fireblades as an example of the new Fingerprint bikes it can make with just about any paintscheme available. The dealership was responsible for two...

Carole Nash MCN motorcycle show: Ducati confirms Monster 1100Evo price

04 February 2011 by Andy Downes

Ducati has officially confirmed the price of the range-topping 2011 Monster 1100Evo will be £8995. The Monster 1100Evo is the latest addition to the Monster range and replaces the old 1100 bike, adds...

MCN Motorcycle Show: Ducati Diavel on show

03 February 2011 by MCN Newsdesk

The new Ducati Diavel is on show at The Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show, one of the first times it has been shown to the public in the UK. Visitors can judge for themselves how well Ducati have done...

MCN Motorcycle Show: New "Urban sports bike" unveiled

03 February 2011 by MCN Newsdesk

A new zero-emissions urban sports bike has been unveiled at The Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. The Agility Saietta – which means Thunderbolt in a regional Italian dialect – promises the power of a...

Yamaha VZ1 Kenny Roberts Special

02 February 2011 by Oberdan Bezzi

Yamaha VZ1 Kenny Roberts Special

New Triumph Trophy

01 February 2011 by Simon

Check out the photo. It is the DVLA registration and states that the engine size is a 1050. Interesting eh? I wouldn’t mind it being 1050, as long as there is enough down grunt like the old Trophy! I...

Yamaha VZ1 1000

01 February 2011 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my idea for the next naked streetbike from Yamaha. I call it the Yamaha VZ1 1000 and it would be powered by a V4 engine.

Kawasaki ZX-10Rs from £3875!

27 January 2011 by Chris Newbigging

Kawasaki’s certifiably-loony ZX-10R superbike has now dipped below £4000 for tidy used examples – less than a third of the cost of the new 2011 model. For anyone who can’t raise £11,699 (or £12,699...

Husqvarna offer £600 of kit free with new off-roaders

27 January 2011 by Dan Aspel

Husqvarna are offering £600 worth of genuine parts, clothing and accessories with any new Enduro models purchased before 31 March 2011. Models featured in the offer include the TE250, TE310, TE449 and...

Yamaha sales steady despite big price hikes

26 January 2011 by Andy Downes

Yamaha’s price hikes shocked dealers and customers alike last year, but new sales figures show the company still managed reasonable sales despite prices on some models rising by 34% in the last 18...

Norton's 1000cc MotoGP engine revealed!

26 January 2011 by Andy Downes

Resurgent British firm Norton is weeks away from testing an all-new 1000cc V4 on the dyno as it gears up for the next stage of its rebirth: MotoGP. This extraordinary development comes just two years...

New Super Ténéré colour announced

26 January 2011 by Dan Aspel

Yamaha have announced a new colour for the 2011 XT1200Z Super Ténéré: Competition White. Find a Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré for sale Due in dealerships in the Spring, Yamaha says the new paint...

Victory High-Ball – first look

25 January 2011 by Trevor Franklin

Victory has released details of its new High-Ball custom – a ‘bobber’ based on the successful Vegas model. While Victory’s parent company Polaris Industries promised American dealers the High-Ball...

New Harley-Davidson Blackline revealed

21 January 2011 by Phil West

This is Harley-Davidson’s new 2011 Blackline, a Softail-based cruiser featuring a back-to-basics styling, new fuel tank and split drag handlebars. The new bike was unveiled in New York last night...