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Honda has just released full details on the new dual-clutch Integra maxi-scooter including a claimed 76mpg fuel consumption figure (250 mile tank range) and reduced service costs with an 8000 mile service limit with spark plug replacement at 32,000 miles.... More...
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Browsing bike shops in Japan. The first picture is at Nankai (Japan's answer to Hein Gericke). The second is at The Red Baron. Both shops open 7 days until 8pm. Left my copy of MCN at Red Baron for the guys to enjoy. More...
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With Triumph unveiling the new-for-2012 Speed Triple R, an uprated and upgraded version of its ever-popular super naked, laden with Ohlins suspension, Brembo Monobloc brakes and lightweight, forged aluminium wheels we cast our eye back to the last of the... More...
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Suzuki’s 2012 GSX-R1000 gets new Brembo Monobloc brakes, more midrange power and is 2kg lighter than this year’s model. Though Suzuki list dozens of changes to the outgoing model, the majority are subtle – anyone hoping for BMW-beating traction control... More...
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A wet October day up in the lakes and not a sports bike in sight. Two days and we only saw a handful of bikes. Mind you we couldn't see much of anything with the weather! Nevertheless it was a great ride with my... More...
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Browsing bike shops in Japan. The first picture is at Nankai (Japan's answer to Hein Gericke). The second is at The Red Baron. Both shops open 7 days until 8pm. Left my copy of MCN at Red Baron for the guys to enjoy. More...
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Me and my son in law Scott in Oman. The women went shopping while we rented some quads. They were a bit treacherous but a good laugh. More...
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Honda has just released full details on the new dual-clutch Integra maxi-scooter including a claimed 76mpg fuel consumption figure (250 mile tank range) and reduced service costs with an 8000 mile service limit with spark plug replacement at 32,000 miles.... More...
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Here's my design for an old-school endurance-styled bike. More...
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Triumph has just released the first official pictures of its hugely-anticipated all-new adventure bike – the ‘Tiger Explorer’. The newcomer has been expected for over a year. MCN published the first spy pictures of the bike in prototype form 12... More...
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These are the first pictures of Triumph’s hotly-rumoured, new-for-2012 Speed Triple R – a special, uprated version of its best-selling super naked. Following in the footsteps of Triumph’s previous Street Triple R and Daytona 675 R, the new Speed Triple... More...
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This special-edition version of the Bonneville, dubbed the 'Steve McQueen Edition' has just been unveiled by Triumph and will go on sale in 2012 – but only while stocks last. The bike has been designed to pay tribute to the... More...
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Electronic rider aids are where it's at right now, love 'em or loathe 'em, and the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) has the smoothest, most sophisticated system of any current motorcycle. The Italian machine's clever computerised brain... More...
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Ex-500cc Grand Prix winner, Simon Crafar will release his eagerly-anticipated Motovudo track riding instructional DVD on 19th November, just in time for the NEC show. The book and DVD will cost £19.99 each and you can pre-order yours from www.motovudustore.com... More...
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We've been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 19,000 motorcycles for sale. Read more modern classics news and features Here's just a few of the fantastic modern classic machines... More...
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When we learnt that Kawasaki wasn't just giving its popular ER6 range a slight update for 2012 but was almost completely revising them, first we wondered if it was strictly necessary. After all, both ERs (n for naked, f for... More...
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Ex-500cc Grand Prix winner, Simon Crafar will release his eagerly-anticipated Motovudo track riding instructional DVD on 19th November, just in time for the NEC show. The book and DVD will cost £19.99 each and you can pre-order yours from www.motovudustore.com... More...
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Electronic rider aids are where it's at right now, love 'em or loathe 'em, and the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) has the smoothest, most sophisticated system of any current motorcycle. The Italian machine's clever computerised brain... More...
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When we learnt that Kawasaki wasn't just giving its popular ER6 range a slight update for 2012 but was almost completely revising them, first we wondered if it was strictly necessary. After all, both ERs (n for naked, f for... More...
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Electronic rider aids are where it's at right now, love 'em or loathe 'em, and the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) has the smoothest, most sophisticated system of any current motorcycle. The Italian machine's clever computerised brain... More...
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The addition of traction control - which Yamaha says is the same system as used on the YZR-M1 MotoGP racer - makes the 2012 R1 a better road and track bike. But MCN's world first track test also revealed it... More...
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Honda has just announced that, as expected, its all-new V4 adventure bike, the Crosstourer, which was unveiled in prototype form at last year’s Milan Show WILL be going into production next year. The full announcement is as follows: "Honda today... More...
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Just two years after BMW launched the class-leading 1000cc sportsbike the firm has given the bike a long list of changes aimed at improved handling, more mid-range torque and improved throttle response. The overall look of the bike might, at... More...
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BMW’s significantly updated S1000RR is currently being tested at its world launch at Valencia, Spain. Senior Road Tester, Adam Child, is there on behalf of MCN and has just completed his third session. These are his first impressions. "The first... More...
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Now that's what I call a summer trip. 3397.6 miles in two weeks, on a bike designed for the track, but absolutely perfect for everything else too. From the monotonous motorways of France to the stunning switchbacks of Andorra, the... More...