Sports Bikes
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Yamaha XSR700 test ride review: the real blast modern retro
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Tested by Roland Brown The XSR700 must be one of the most logical new bikes for years. After all, Yamaha’s recent revival began with light, sporty roadsters such as the MT-07 and MT-09, in combination with the retro-themed Sport Heritage range in which old models such as the XJR1300 were revamped to ride the current…
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SCOOP: workshop picture of the 2016 Brutale 800. Stripped bike
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Here’s the first picture of the 2016 MV Agusta Brutale 800. OK, so it’s on a workshop bench. And yes, it doesn’t have wheels. Or bodywork. So that’s not quite a finished bike. But what we can see is how different the rear section, light assembly and exhaust shielding is from the current bike. We’re…
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VIDEO: 2016 Triumph Speed Triples walk around, details and interview
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If you’re in the market for a video look at the 2016 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 R and S models then here’s a good one. Filmed for the chaps at Italian publication Moto.it, the film gives a really good look at the new models. It also features interviews with key Triumph personnel including Stuart…
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Video: Triumph’s 2016 Speed Triple in action
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Triumph has released this sweet video of the 2016 Speed Triple in action. It’s a video full of adrenaline sport clips as well as the updated naked doing its thing. So this is clearly how Triumph is setting out its stall for the new bike – forget it going for anything other than the…
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SCOOP: Triumph unveils new 2016 Speed Triples
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Triumph has released the first official photos of the two new 2016 Speed Triples: the Speed Triple S and the Speed Triple R. We first showed you behind the scenes shots of the bikes a couple of weeks ago, and now we have the official photos. Both bikes feature a new 1050cc triple engine with…
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Husqvarna 701 Supermoto and Enduro launch report
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Tested by: Bruce Wilson This is the new 701 Supermoto and Enduro road-going models which mark a new era for Husqvarna, a company which since the KTM take-over is destined to release more road bikes in the future. Both of these new motorcycles share the same core components, including their 690cc single-cylinder engines which produce a…
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VIDEO: New 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R explained – official video
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VIDEO: New 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R explained – official video Following the launch video, Kawasaki has now released a new video showing the incredible detail of the new superbike. The bike has been developed between the Kawasaki Racing Team and the Kawasaki factory. Kawasaki reckon the 2016 Ninja ZX-10R is as close as a WSBK…
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VIDEO SCOOP: KTM RC16 MotoGP race bike you can buy caught testing!
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VIDEO SCOOP: KTM RC16 MotoGP race bike you can buy caught testing! The KTM RC16 MotoGP bike has finally been spied testing at the Red Bull Ring in Austria. The video isn’t much cop, but you do get to see the bike (soooo tiny) doing it’s thing in a corner. This is the bike that’s…
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New Ducati teaser video: ‘This is style’
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New Ducati teaser video: ‘This is style’ Ducati has released a new teaser video ahead of the EICMA show where the Italian manufacturer promises to reveal more. In all honesty, the video doesn’t show much, but at least there is definitely a bike in the video, which isn’t always the case with these teasers. This…
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Tokyo Motor Show SCOOP: Suzuki bikes from GSX concept to powered bicycle
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Tokyo Motor Show SCOOP: Suzuki bikes from GSX concept to powered bicycle Suzuki is showcasing an impressive selection of concept and production motorcycles at the Tokyo Motor Show. Suzuki will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2020 and the theme for it’s booth at the show is “Suzuki next 100”. We’re not convinced that the…
