the original bikes that inspired it, but it's said to comply with Euro 3 emissions limits and meet all modern rules and regulations. A 125cc, learner-legal version is also planned.Around 40 of the machines are expected to be made this year by the Black Douglas

Asian regulations, but beyond a 25cc capacity difference it's identical to the new learner-legal 125.Clearly the biggest news is the all-new styling, a halfway-house between VFR and Fireblade design with a headlight reminiscent of the VFR1200F and side

machine.Presumably aimed at the latest spate of commuter vehicles being developed by companies around the world, like Renault's Twizy, that use a legal framework developed for road-going quad bikes to bypass crash regulations and create lightweight, low

THIS is Kawasaki’s new Z250, revealed only minutes ago on Kawasaki Japan’s website.We’ve been expecting a naked version of the new Ninja 300 (which is sold as a 250 in several markets to suit local licence regulations) and those expectations appear

Ducati 796 engine, which conforms to Euro 3 regulations, produces 81hp (59.6kW) of power and 55.7lb-ft (7.7kgm) of torque with the smooth and economic rideability expected from all Desmodue L-Twins.The bike is equipped by an APTC ‘wet’ clutch to give a

BMW have unveiled updated versions of its best-selling tourer, the R 1200 RT, as well as the iconic Adventure Sports motorcycle, the R 1200 GS and its R 1200 GS Adventure, featuring a new version of the company's 4-valve, DOHC boxer engine.BMW say

KTM'S electric vision is set to become consumer reality as it is expected to be released in 2012, costing less €10,000.Originally displayed at the 2010 Tokyo motorcycle show, the Freeride prototype was shown in off-road and stunt formats, as three

admissions during the concept's presentation that the firm hadn't made enough exciting bikes in recent years, and said the triple would “shape Yamaha's future motorcycle line-up” but stopped shy of spelling out exactly which models the motor would appear in

19 next year.To recap, the new regulations will prevent anyone under the age of 24 from doing a direct access test and riding unlimited bikes straight away. Instead, 17 year-olds will be limited to 125cc bikes, and from the age of 19 riders

intake valves set at 10.5 degrees from the cylinder centerline and the GSX-R600’s intake valves set at 10.0 degrees from the cylinder centerline. For both models, the exhaust valves are set 12.0 degrees from the cylinder centerline.The new GSX-R600 uses