October

Year: 2016

Month: October

Kawasaki reveal new Z1000 R Edition for 2017

26 October 2016 by Richard Newland

Kawasaki have just revealed an ‘R Edition’ version of their naked Z1000 street bruiser as a new-for-2017 model. The new bike (surely they should have called it the Z1R?) is fully Euro4 compliant,...

It's official! Suzuki confirm two new 250s

24 October 2016 by Richard Newland

Last week’s CIMA show in China saw Suzuki unveil two new 250s for the Chinese market, the GSX250R and DL250 V-Strom. While China and the other Pacific Rim countries are often flooded with new...

Honda CBF190X unveiled in China

24 October 2016 by Liam Marsden

Honda unveiled a new small-capacity adventure bike at the China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition in Chongqing; the Honda CBF190X. The bike is powered by a 184c SOHC air-cooled single cylinder...

Video: Ducati tease new Scrambler Cafe Racer

21 October 2016 by Liam Marsden

A video released by Ducati earlier this week teased a new variant of the Scrambler, named the Desert Sled, and another video now confirms the introduction of the Scrambler Cafe Racer for 2017. TOP...

Triumph reveal stunning Bonneville Bobber for 2017

19 October 2016 by Richard Newland

Triumph have shocked the world with their glut of exceptional new modern classics over the past twelve months, and this new Bobber is both the latest in the range, and the first to move dramatically...

New GS models confirmed

19 October 2016 by MCN News

MCN recently got a sneak glimpse of three new GS models set to be unveiled at EICMA next month – starting with a new, ‘R80G/S-inspired’ version of the popular R nineT. At the exclusive LA press event,...

BMW unveil the future of motorcycles – Vision Next 100

13 October 2016 by Phil West

BMW unveiled its vision for the future of motorcycling this week – and it didn’t involve petrol, protective clothing or even a helmet! Dubbed BMW Motorrad’s ‘Vision: Next 100’, the space-age, concept...

Want an R1M? Go online now

12 October 2016 by James Archibald

Orders for Yamaha’s latest R1M are being taken now, but you’ll have to go online rather than taking a trip to your local showroom. Potential customers have until the end of February to register...

MV Agusta unveil F3 RC

12 October 2016 by Liam Marsden

MV Agusta has taken the wraps off the special edition F3 RC race replica, available on both 675 and 800 models, and limited to just 350 units. RC is short for Reparto Corse, or Racing Department, as...

New bikes from USA

11 October 2016 by Jon Urry

American motorcycle company UM Motorcycles have started to import their range of small capacity bikes into Europe. While the firm is based in Miami, Florida, the bikes are built in India and China.

Segoni G800 Oro unveiled

11 October 2016 by Jon Urry

This knockout machine has been built by Italian company Segoni and is called the Oro due to the fact its frame is plated in 24-karat gold! Powered by a Kawasaki Z800 engine, the Oro not only has a...

Midalu 2.5 litre V6 unveiled

11 October 2016 by Jon Urry

This stunner from Midalu isn’t for the weak-hearted. Not only does its 2.5-litre V6 engine make 200bhp, the bike also costs a massive 120,000 Euros! “This bike has been 11 years in development as we...

Horex are back, again

11 October 2016 by Jon Urry

German motorcycle manufacturer Horex have started producing two versions of their VR6 powered road bikes. Once a famous global brand, Horex started building bikes in 1923 and in the mid-1950s they...

Mondial return

11 October 2016 by MCN News

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Mondial is back in business, albeit producing small capacity bikes built in China. While the Mondial name is still owned by the Boselli family, the rights to use it...

BMW reveal new K1600B bagger

11 October 2016 by Richard Newland

BMW Motorrad have just whipped the covers off their new K1600B bagger in America – the market that asked for this version, and where the firm will undoubtedly sell the most of this quirky...

Intermot 2016: Part 3 - Everything else from the international show

08 October 2016 by MCN News

With Intermot 2016 coming to an end this weekend we give you three galleries from everything else at the show, including helmets and gold-plated bike frames. Above is part three… For part one click...

Intermot 2016: Part 2 - Everything else from the international show

08 October 2016 by MCN News

With Intermot 2016 coming to an end this weekend we give you three galleries from everything else at the show, including helmets and gold-plated bike frames. Above is part two… For part one click...

Intermot 2016: Part 1 - Everything else from the international show

08 October 2016 by MCN News

With Intermot 2016 coming to an end this weekend we give you three galleries from everything else at the show, including helmets and gold-plated bike frames. Above is part one… For part two click...

Intermot 2016: Motorcycle launches and stunning debuts

07 October 2016 by MCN News

MCN attended one of the world’s biggest motorcycle shows in the world, Intermot, in Germany to bring you all the latest news about 2017’s hottest models. All our updates from the show are below,...

“If you look up cool in the dictionary a f***ing picture of Triumph comes up…”

06 October 2016 by Maria Vallahis

When Triumph Ambassador and former WSB star Carl Fogarty rocks up to present a new bike at Intermot, MCN has got to have a word. Carl Fogarty introduced the new Triumph Street Cup at the international...

WSB champion Jonathan Rea reveals his secret to winning races: Confidence-boosting Alpinestars airbag

06 October 2016 by Maria Vallahis

The man inches away from taking his second World Superbike Championship has spoken to MCN about how putting all his faith in Alpinestars Tech-Air system when racing has improved his pace. Speaking at...

Gallery: Part 4 of Intermot international motorcycle show

06 October 2016 by MCN News

Intermot International Motorcycle Show continues and in part four of our gallery series here in Germany we’ve got a selection of Ducati and Yamaha bikes for you. Including the new 939 SuperSport...

Poll: What’s your top bike from the Cologne Show so far?

06 October 2016 by MCN News

What’s your top bike from the Cologne Show so far?

Gallery: Part 3 of Intermot international motorcycle show

06 October 2016 by MCN News

Continuing our epic shindig at Intermot International Motorcycle Show, more drooling and dribbling imminent straight through to 2017. Here is a selection of images from Aprilia, Kymco and Horex...

Gallery: Part 2 of Intermot international motorcycle show

06 October 2016 by MCN News

We had a right ol’ good time drooling over the 2017 new bikes and updates at Intermot. So much so that we decided to put absolutely everything in a gallery, FOUR in fact, above is part two with...

Gallery: Part 1 of Intermot international motorcycle show

06 October 2016 by MCN News

The MCN team spent absolutely every second of every hour at Intermot in Germany to bring you the latest news in the motorcycle industry. From the new Honda Fireblade SP, to the new BMW R nineT Racer,...

New Yamaha R World teaser video

04 October 2016 by Liam Marsden

Despite all the new model launches at Intermot today, the bike teased in the first R World video was not shown. Yamaha instead released a new teaser video, revealing the launch date of the new model...

Intermot: Ducati SuperSport revealed

04 October 2016 by Jon Urry

Ducati’s two new SuperSport models mark a significant change of direction for the traditionally sportsbike-focused Italian powerhouse. These bikes, according to the factory, “blend Ducati’s sporting...

Intermot: Several Ducatis receive minor upgrades

04 October 2016 by Jon Urry

Several models in the Ducati line up will get minor upgrades for 2017 – mostly to bring the in line with Euro4 regulations. 1299 Panigale The standard and S models gain the next generation of EVO...