Latest Bikes Archives - MCNews https://www.mcnews.com.au/motorcycle-news/latest-bikes/ Motorcycle News, Sport and Reviews Sun, 21 May 2023 03:21:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Icon-32x32.png Latest Bikes Archives - MCNews https://www.mcnews.com.au/motorcycle-news/latest-bikes/ 32 32 2023 Sherco 250 and 300 SE reviewed https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-sherco-250-and-300-se-reviewed/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-sherco-250-and-300-se-reviewed/#respond Sun, 21 May 2023 03:19:48 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=428518 2023 Sherco Two-Strokes Sherco 250/300 SE review with Ant Recently MCNews.com.au was fortunate enough to be invited along to the Victorian launch of the new 2023 Sherco enduro range and we sent Ant along to check out the latest French enduro weapons and concentrate on the two-strokes. 2023 sees the 250 & 300 SE models […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-sherco-250-and-300-se-reviewed/feed/ 0 Ducati SuperSport 950 S earns its stripes https://www.mcnews.com.au/ducati-supersport-950-s-earns-its-stripes/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/ducati-supersport-950-s-earns-its-stripes/#comments Wed, 17 May 2023 00:45:03 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=429232 Ducati SuperSport 950 S The colour range offered on what Ducati call their ‘road sports bike’ is enriched with a new stripe livery, expected to be available in dealerships from the second half of this year. The SuperSport 950 S is now available to order with new dark grey and Ducati Red coloured bands, located […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/ducati-supersport-950-s-earns-its-stripes/feed/ 1 First details released on new 2023 BMW R 12 nineT https://www.mcnews.com.au/first-details-released-on-new-2023-bmw-r-12-ninet/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/first-details-released-on-new-2023-bmw-r-12-ninet/#comments Thu, 11 May 2023 22:22:39 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=428637 2023 BMW R 12 nineT Ten years after the launch of the R nineT BMW now unveil its successor, the new R 12 nineT. Whereas the ‘nine’ in R nineT represented 90 years of BMW Motorrad, the new model, unveiled in the 100th year of BMW Motorrad, uses 12 in its moniker to represent the engine […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/first-details-released-on-new-2023-bmw-r-12-ninet/feed/ 1 BMW R 18 Roctane – BMW go after Harley’s Road King https://www.mcnews.com.au/bmw-r-18-roctane/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/bmw-r-18-roctane/#respond Thu, 11 May 2023 21:11:44 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=428609 BMW R 18 Roctane The new R 18 Roctane joins the R 18, R 18 Classic, R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental as the fifth member of the R 18 family. The 1802 cc “big boxer” engine of the new R 18 Roctane, finished in Avus black metallic matt and with black high-gloss covers, […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/bmw-r-18-roctane/feed/ 0 Electra Glide Highway King limited-edition on way to Australia https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-harley-davidson-limited-edition-electra-glide-highway-king/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-harley-davidson-limited-edition-electra-glide-highway-king/#comments Tue, 02 May 2023 21:54:18 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=427781 2023 Harley-Davidson limited edition Electra Glide Highway King The Electra Glide Highway King model is the third instalment in Harley-Davidson’s Icons Motorcycle Collection program and an exercise in unabashed nostalgia. Boasting laced wheels, wide-whitewall tires, a two-tone windshield and vibrant custom paint, the Highway King brings to life the FL models of old. In 1968 […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-harley-davidson-limited-edition-electra-glide-highway-king/feed/ 3 Harley-Davidson ‘Fast Johnnie’ muscle car inspired special editions https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-harley-davidson-fast-johnnie-muscle-car-inspired-new-scheme/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-harley-davidson-fast-johnnie-muscle-car-inspired-new-scheme/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 21:40:29 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=427736 Harley-Davidson Fast Johnnie Harley-Davidson are brining their so called ‘Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection’ back to life in 2023 with the release of the limited Fast Johnnie paint scheme, an ode to the iconic design themes featured in the high-performance muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s. Bearing the likeness of the famous piglet Johnnie, a team […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-harley-davidson-fast-johnnie-muscle-car-inspired-new-scheme/feed/ 0 Kymco AK 550 Premium arrives in Australia for $14,490 +ORC https://www.mcnews.com.au/kymco-ak-550-premium-arrives-in-australia-for-14490-orc/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/kymco-ak-550-premium-arrives-in-australia-for-14490-orc/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 21:05:54 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=427689 2023 Kymco AK 550 Premium The KYMCO AK 550 Premium scooter has arrived in Australia offering a host of technical updates and refinements, with the brand promising a safer, smoother, and more comfortable ride than ever before, with pricing landing at $14,490 + ORC From the streamlined styling design, full LED lighting to the multi-textured […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/kymco-ak-550-premium-arrives-in-australia-for-14490-orc/feed/ 0 2024 Husqvarna Motocross range reveal https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-husqvarna-motocross-specifications-range-reveal/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-husqvarna-motocross-specifications-range-reveal/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:27:18 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=426366 2024 Husqvarna Motocross Range For the new model year, Husqvarna’s five-model range get a new livery along with grippier seat covers, revised suspension settings. Setting a high standard for modern day electric-start 2-stroke motocross machines, the TC 125 and TC 250 are progressive in design and expertly assembled with the latest technology. Headlining the innovation […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-husqvarna-motocross-specifications-range-reveal/feed/ 0 Yamaha YDX-Moro 07 E-MTB Review | E-Bicycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/yamaha-ydx-moro-07-e-mtb-review/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/yamaha-ydx-moro-07-e-mtb-review/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:21:54 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=426048 Yamaha YDX-Moro 07 E-MTB By Russell Downie, Images iKapture As an avid mountain biker since almost the day I could walk, and an avid motorcyclist in almost all forms since I obtained a licence at 16 – a mountain bike with an electric motor and battery added seems almost too good to be true… The […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/yamaha-ydx-moro-07-e-mtb-review/feed/ 1 ASBK stars swap Superbike for assisted pedal power https://www.mcnews.com.au/yrts-jones-halliday-ride-yamaha-ydx-moro-07-e-mountain-bike/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/yrts-jones-halliday-ride-yamaha-ydx-moro-07-e-mountain-bike/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:21:19 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=426322 Mike Jones and Cru Halliday test out the Yamaha YDX-Moro 07 E-MTB Normally Mike Jones and Cru Halliday would be campaigning the Yamaha Racing Team R1M Superbike in the Australian Superbike Championship, however last week they joined the launch of the new YDX Moro 07 E-Mountain Bike, to see what all the fuss was about. […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/yrts-jones-halliday-ride-yamaha-ydx-moro-07-e-mountain-bike/feed/ 0 The SMT returns! Meet the 2023 KTM 890 SMT https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-ktm-890-smt-specifications/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-ktm-890-smt-specifications/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:15:56 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=410736 2023 KTM 890 SMT After plenty of ‘spy shot’ sneak peaks in various states of dress and a lengthy run of factory released teasers, KTM have now finally officially pulled the covers off the new generation 890 SMT. The SMT moniker has a fair bit to live up to for KTM.  The 990 SMT that […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-ktm-890-smt-specifications/feed/ 0 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Review – New kid on adventure block https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-800de-review/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-800de-review/#comments Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:32:25 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=424393 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Review Suzuki’s new V-Strom 800DE is the most dirt-ready V-Strom to come out of the Suzuki factory thanks to its 21-inch front, 220 mm of ground clearance and 220 mm of travel through its adjustable Showa suspension. We recently braved the elements in New Zealand to sample the newest kid on the […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-v-strom-800de-review/feed/ 2 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE Review – Touring legend gets a little bit dirty… https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-v-strom-1050de-review-touring-legend-gets-a-little-bit-dirty/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-v-strom-1050de-review-touring-legend-gets-a-little-bit-dirty/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:02:57 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=424395 Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE Review V-Strom 1050DE review by Trevor Hedge – Images TBG Suzuki’s V-Strom has a legendary reputation for comfort, reliability and amazing road performance. It has never had the off-road chops to compete in the dirt against many of its adventure bike competitors, nor has it pretended to. That’s not to say the […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-suzuki-v-strom-1050de-review-touring-legend-gets-a-little-bit-dirty/feed/ 0 Suzuki GSX-8S Review – Handsome new nakedbike debuts at $14,190 Ride Away https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gsx-8s-review-test-specifications/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gsx-8s-review-test-specifications/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 02:50:43 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=424330 Suzuki GSX-8S Review With Rennie Scaysbrook – Images Julien Lacroix It’s fair to say Suzuki could use a bit of good publicity at the moment. The Hamamatsu giant has been in the news for the wrong reasons these past 12 months, mainly centred around its decision to wind down its factory-backed international racing program, which […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/suzuki-gsx-8s-review-test-specifications/feed/ 0 Sherco 300 SE Factory Mario Roman edition lands in Australia https://www.mcnews.com.au/sherco-300-se-factory-mr74-limited-edition-specifications/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/sherco-300-se-factory-mr74-limited-edition-specifications/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:46:26 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=425582 Sherco 300 SE Factory MR74 Limited Edition The Sherco 300 SE Factory has long been the flagship model in the French companys’ venerable Factory Enduro motorcycle range. Widely considered as a hard enduro weapon thanks to its incredible blend of carburettor-fed torque, razor-sharp chassis, highly-acclaimed KYB suspension and plethora of premium components. Sherco has taken […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/sherco-300-se-factory-mr74-limited-edition-specifications/feed/ 0 2024 KTM XC and XC-F Cross Country range https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-ktm-xc-and-xc-f-cross-country-range/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-ktm-xc-and-xc-f-cross-country-range/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 02:06:10 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=425513 2024 KTM XC and XC-F Cross Country range The KTM XC and XC-F Cross Country range enters the 2024 model year with all-new suspension. These bikes are positioned between the SX Motocross machines, and KTM’s enduro oriented EXC range. At the top of the Cross Country range, the KTM 450 XC-F dominates the four-stroke stable, […]

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