November 10, 2015
New Triumph Speed Triple revealed The 2016 Triumph Speed Triple R This is the S version. THERE’S a whole class of ludicrously fast bikes today that might not even exist if it wasn’t for the Triumph Speed Triple, arguably the original, seminal super-naked. For 2016, Triumph is taking a swipe back at new competition […]
November 9, 2015
Yamaha XSR900 confirmed YAMAHA has effectively confirmed it is set to launch an MT-09-based retro-style machine in the mould of the XSR700. It hinted at the bike a week ago when it teased a new ‘Faster Sons’ one-off, in Kenny Roberts colours and designed by Roland Sands. The XSR700 was also previewed with a […]
November 9, 2015
Another mystery Yamaha the Elude This isn’t the Yamaha Elude. Or maybe it is. AT the same time as it applied for the SCR950 trademark that we’ve already revealed Yamaha also applied for rights to the name ‘Elude’ specifically for use on a two or three-wheeled motorcycle. While the name has scooterish overtones, it’s worth […]
November 9, 2015
Roland Sands Yamaha MT09 properly revealed HERE’S Yamaha’s latest ‘Yard Built’ concept, an MT-09-based special by Roland Sands which the firm says points to a forthcoming production model. Earlier this year Yamaha showed us a one-off MT-07 by legendary custom builder Shinya Kimura which heralded the XSR700 – so it makes sense that this time […]
November 9, 2015
Whats a Yamaha SCR950 The SCR950 could have an engine derived from the 950cc motor in the XV950. TECHNOLOGY keeps betraying Yamaha’s attempts to keep new models secret and as a result we now know the firm is developing a new model under the name SCR950. The firm has trademarked the name in America […]
November 9, 2015
Ducatis teaser video for its new cruiser HERE’S the latest teaser video from Ducati – entitled ‘This is sophistication’. It’s our first official look at Ducati’s new cruiser, although we’ve seen it in spy shots during testing. As with the rest of Ducati’s recent teaser videos, it ends with next Monday’s date which is […]
November 9, 2015
New Yamaha MT confirmed HERE’S a teaser video just released by Yamaha which doesn’t give away much – except that the MT range is about to be expanded. A message from Yamaha Motor Europe under the video says: ‘A big bang is imminent. And from it will emerge an explosive new breed of dark energy […]
November 9, 2015
Meet the new Lexmoto Assault The Lexmoto Assault IMPORTER of Chinese bikes Lexmoto has just unveiled new models for 2016 including this slightly bewildering knobbly-tyred 125 commuter called the Assault. Lexmoto says: ‘With knobbly tyres and large mudguards this commuter is different to the others that are currently available on the market. It’s not a standard […]