Moto Guzzi reveals endurance racer kit 23 March 2012 by Andy Downes Moto Guzzi has developed a bolt-on factory kit to transform any clip-on equipped V7 into a replica 1970s endurance racer. The kit has been inspired by the 1969 Moto Guzzi V7 Record prototype, an... Read more ...
New 165bhp Motus V4 revealed 23 March 2012 by Andy Downes New American manufacturer Motus has taken the wraps off the final two versions of the Motus MST-01 V4 sport tourers which go on sale in America later this year. The MST-01 has a 1650cc... Read more ...
Limited edition KTM 690 Duke Track launched 23 March 2012 by Andy Downes KTM has launched a limited edition track-only version of the new 690 Duke, based on the bikes competing in the 2012 KTM-sponsored European Junior Cup (EJC). Just 200 examples of the bike are to have... Read more ...
Ducati 798 Desmosport R concept 22 March 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi Here's my concept for a new, 'basic' sportsbikes from Ducati. No advaned materials and engineering processes. 100bhp, 164kg, all for less than 9000 Euros. Are you sure you need a Panigale to have... Read more ...
First pictures of Ducati 1199 Panigale naked 22 March 2012 by Liam Marsden These are the first official images of the new Ducati 1199 Panigale without bodywork. The images show off the cast aluminium airbox frame and highlight just how compact the 1198cc machine is. The... Read more ...
Triumph Explorer 1200 launches in dealers March 22 20 March 2012 by Liam Marsden The new Triumph Explorer 1200 will be launched at dealer's across the UK at 6pm on Thursday March 22. The Explorer represents Triumph's first foray in to the ultra-competitive big adventure bike... Read more ...
Triumph Bonneville 110th 'Anniversary Special' unveiled 16 March 2012 by Liam Marsden To celebrate 110 years of manufacturing motorcycles, Triumph has just unveiled the 110th Anniversary Special Bonneville, which will be limited to 1,000 units priced at £7,399. The Anniversary Special... Read more ...
Moto Morini is back with the Rebello 15 March 2012 by MCN Historic marque Moto Morini will debut a new model dubbed 'Rebello' just under a year after the firm was rescued from bankruptcy by two Italian entrepeneurs. No details are being released about the... Read more ...
New Moto Guzzi California breaks cover 15 March 2012 Moto Guzzi’s eagerly-awaited, all-new 1400 California has just been unveiled in Florida, USA. The bike, a heavyweight cruiser which will be the latest in a long line of ‘Calis’ since the original’s... Read more ...
Yamaha TZ6 Classic Racer concept 12 March 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi For the 50th anniversary of its participation in the World Grand Prix, Yamaha could present the TZ6. A concept bike in tribute to the legendary 250 and TZ 350, which gave the factory of Iwata... Read more ...
Video: Ducati 1199 Panigale RS 09 March 2012 by MCN This is the Ducati 1199 Panigale RS, the bike which will be raced in the British Superbike championship in 2012. The Ducati 1199RS will be used by two BSB teams in 2012, Moto Rapido Racing and Jentin... Read more ...
Finance available on new Husqvarna Nuda 900 and Nuda 900 R 09 March 2012 by Liam Marsden The new BMW F800-based Husqvarna Nuda 900 (£8,175) and Nuda 900R (£9,475) are now available on finance until April 30. The finance deal is spread over 36 months. If you pay a £2,452.50... Read more ...
New Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 spied 02 March 2012 by Andy Downes Triumph’s never-ending onslaught of new bikes shows no sign of slowing after a keen-eyed MCN reader scooped the new 2013 Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 parked while out testing. The spy shot shows a new... Read more ...
Triumph Explorer 1200: How it compares to its rivals 02 March 2012 by MCN The Triumph Explorer 1200 represents Triumph's first foray in to the ultra-competitive big adventure bike class, competing against bikes like the BMW R1200GS, KTM 990 Adventure and new Honda... Read more ...
BMW G650GS Sertao comes to dealers March 3 02 March 2012 by Liam Marsden The new-for-2012 BMW G650GS Sertao will be unveiled at BMW dealers across the UK on March 3, with demo bikes available for test rides. The Seratao - named after a region in Brazil - is a special... Read more ...
Pic gallery: Ducati 1199 Panigale BSB bikes arrive 02 March 2012 by Liam Marsden These are the first pictures of the Ducati 1199RS, the bike supplied to British Superbike race teams at a cost of £80,000. The Ducati 1199RS will be used by two BSB teams in 2012, Moto Rapido Racing... Read more ...