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Motorcycle Live organisers upbeat following positive first weekend at annual NEC show

Today 14:20 by Dan Sutherland

Thousands of bikers have flooded into the halls of Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the start of the annual Motorcycle Live show. The nine-day Midlands celebration kicked off on...

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 touring triple to cost £8995 following advanced technical update for 2025

Today 12:01 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph have given their popular Tiger Sport 660 triple touring middleweight a hefty technical overhaul for 2025, promising an additional new riding mode, and cruise control, cornering ABS, for just...

CCM tease ‘Project X’ adventure retro at Motorcycle Live ahead of 2025 launch

Yesterday 13:22 by Dan Sutherland

CCM have confirmed they are moving into the retro adventure segment for 2025, teasing a mystery ‘Project X’ prototype at the Motorcycle Live show in Birmingham powered by the brand’s favoured 600cc...

Rieju’s five grand Aventura 307 Rally looks set to shake up the dual sport market

15 November 2024 by Nye Davis

With small capacity adventure bikes and single cylinder traillies undergoing somewhat of a renaissance currently, Rieju too have joined the fray, creating what could finally be the cheap, lightweight...

KTM seek at least €100m boost as Pierer Mobility shares hit 11-year low amid market turmoil

15 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Pierer Mobility AG, the parent company of KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, WP Suspension, and owner of 50.1% of MV Agusta have announced that KTM AG will require an investment of at least €100 million to stay...

More guts for your Guzzi! Sporty new model and more power announced across 2025 Moto Guzzi V7 range

15 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Moto Guzzi have thrown a host of updates at their classically styled V7, improving power whilst also adding a smorgasbord of extra tech as well as refining the look of the model which now nears a...

Radar love! Moto Guzzi refresh the V100 Mandello sports tourer range with more tech and a new model

15 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Moto Guzzi have given their V100 Mandello range a refresh for 2025, introducing their radar guided rider safety system to the top-of-the-range version, while also unveiling a new special edition that...

Tricennial triple honours! Triumph celebrate 30 Years of the Speed Triple with a free all-day bash

15 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Triumph Motorcycles are set to celebrate 30 years of the Speed Triple with a free-to-attend, all-day event on Saturday, November 30 at the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience, Hinckley. Related:...

KTM debut incoming 390 Adventure R and confirm softer road-biased alternative for 2025

14 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Austrian brand KTM may have taken a five-year break from the Eicma trade show in Milan, but that didn’t stop them returning with a full fleet of new releases – including a spicier 390 Adventure R...

Watsonian-Squire reveal keenly priced sidecar outfit to make three-wheeled life more affordable

14 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Watsonian-Squire have created a keenly priced motorcycle and sidecar combination in a bid to make three wheels more accessible. Related: Watsonian create new three-wheeled outfit for Lambretta...

Indian Motorcycle reintroduce A2-compliant Scout Sixty now featuring Euro5+ 999cc V-twin engine

12 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Indian Motorcycle have resurrected their Scout Sixty models for 2025, bringing two fresh flavours of the American cruiser to the global market: the Classic and the Bobber. Related: Indian Scout...

Elite Status! Indian’s £38,695 Roadmaster Elite brings even more premium to the brand's flagship

12 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Indian Motorcycles have launched one of their most premium bikes to date – the extremely limited run Roadmaster Elite. The news launches in conjunction with the brand also resurrecting their most...

Springfield of dreams! Indian reveal ultra exclusive special edition Springfield cruiser

12 November 2024 by Nye Davis

In case their newly unveiled Roadmaster Elite wasn’t quite exclusive enough, Indian Motorcycle have also announced another addition to their cruiser lineup – the Springfield Special Edition, with only...

Star spangled specials! Triumph launch Evel Knievel tribute Rocket 3 range

12 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph Motorcycles are continuing their recent run of limited-edition bikes, with a pair of Rocket 3 cruisers paying tribute to stunt rider Evel Knievel. Available as either a £26,195 Rocket 3 GT,...

Hole in one! British firm boosts aerodynamic efficiency of electric bikes in partnership with Zero

12 November 2024 by Carl Stevens

It’s no secret that large capacity electric motorcycle sales are struggling in markets like the UK, with only 58 plug-ins over 47bhp selling across Britain throughout the whole of 2023, and this...

Bimota unleash £36.6K road going KB998 Rimini superbike with 500 units set to produced

08 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Bimota have pulled the covers off the long awaited, ultra-exclusive KB998 Rimini at this year’s EICMA, announcing that 500 of the road-going, Kawasaki ZX-10RR-powered superbikes will be made available...

Adventure incoming! Kawasaki tease new twin-cylinder KLE model at the Eicma trade show in Milan

08 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Kawasaki have used the 2024 Eicma trade show in Milan to tease what appears to be a new range of twin-cylinder KLE 500 adventure models. The Japanese brand have flown fairly under the radar this...

Twins tweaked! Honda's Transalp and Hornet 750 get subtle styling changes and tech upgrades for 2025

07 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Honda have continued their onslaught of 2025 new metal with the reveal of an updated CB750 Hornet and XL750 Transalp – both receiving subtle tweaks to their front end looks, plus gentle technology...

Honda reveal innovative electronically blown V3 motor that could see production as soon as 2026

06 November 2024 by Nye Davis

In a bid to future proof their internal combustion engines (ICE), Honda have revealed an all new, ultra efficient, mid-capacity forced induction V3 motor for their upcoming bike models, which could...

Sonic boom! Ducati reveal their lightest Streetfighter ever featuring all their new 890cc V2 engine

05 November 2024 by Nye Davis

As well as dropping the new Panigale V2 and Panigale V2 S, Ducati have also been busy shoehorning their new 890cc powertrain into a refreshed roadster platform to produce the Streetfighter and...

Pared back Pani! Ducati pull the covers of their lightest twin cylinder Panigale model ever

05 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Following the announcement of their all-new 890cc V-Twin motor, Ducati have pulled the covers off a radically redesigned Panigale V2 and Panigale V2 S. Related: 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2...

Lightweight adventure | BMW show twin-cylinder F450GS concept bike ahead of planned 2025 production

05 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

BMW Motorrad used their press conference slot at the 2024 Eicma trade show in Milan to reveal a new F450GS adventure bike concept – set to bridge the gap between the single-cylinder G310, and larger...

More of everything! Aprilia Tuono V4 family gets bigger engine, more power, and clever new tech

05 November 2024 by Jon Urry

Aprilia have made their full-on super-naked Tuono V4 and Tuono V4 Factory even more performance-targeted for 2025, with a capacity increase and advanced new tech. Related: 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4...

Second generation Aprilia RS660 gets more power and tech, spikey Factory model also revealed

05 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The traditionally focussed supersport class may be back in full swing, but that hasn’t stopped Aprilia from heavily updating their slightly softer parallel twin RS660 sportsbike for 2025. Plus,...

Aprilia widen their A2 licence offering with new naked Tuono 457 twin based on the RS457 sportsbike

05 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Aprilia have entered the low-capacity performance naked market with the introduction of an all new Tuono 457. An A2 licence friendly option, it will bridge the gap between the learner legal Tuono 125,...

Aprilia's race-rep Tuareg 660 Rally adventure bike celebrates Africa Eco Race success

05 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Aprilia have taken their already capable Tuareg 660 adventure bike and turned it up to 11, lifting the lid on a hardcore Rally version inspired by the works racing machines that dominated this year’s...

Vespa give them premier scooter a big bore boost with a new GTS 310 for 2025

05 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Vespa have given their GTS scooter the big bore treatment for 2025, rolling out a new GTS 310 with the largest displacement and most powerful motor ever fitted as standard to one of their twist and...

Aprilia’s Tuono 660 Factory middleweight naked gets improved engine and Öhlins finery for 2025

05 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Aprilia have upgraded their Tuono 660 Factory naked with a more powerful Euro5+ compliant twin-cylinder engine, improved electronics, and a full suite of Öhlins suspension. Related: Best naked...

In-app purchases unlock predictive rider aids and more for Aprilia's refreshed RSV4 range

05 November 2024 by Jon Urry

Aprilia have always been at the cutting-edge of advanced rider assistance and for 2025 the firm has armed their upgraded RSV4 and RSV4 Factory superbikes with a tech and aero package that can trace...

Still dual sport leaders? Honda upgrades to hugely popular CRF300L and CRF300 Rally for 2025

05 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Honda’s uber popular CRF300 family is set to receive a handful of subtle mechanical and styling updates for the coming year, with the Japanese manufacturer choosing to refine, rather than reinvent,...

Retro fans rejoice! Honda target Royal Enfield with new sub-£4000 old-school GB350S naked single

05 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The idea of Honda developing a new model in an attempt to compete with the popularity of Royal Enfield would’ve been laughable 10 years ago, however the Japanese firm are now set to bring their 348cc...

Honda shake-up their 350 scooter line-up with changes to the SH350i and ADV350 for 2025

05 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Honda have given their 350cc scooter range a light refresh for 2025, introducing a subtle revisions to both the commuter-focused SH350i and the adventure-oriented ADV350. The SH350i in particular...

Honda look to keep scooter top spot with PCX125 chassis updates and tech-laden DX version for 2025

05 November 2024 by Nye Davis

In a bid to maintain the dominance of the mighty PCX125, Honda have adorned the learner legal machine with a range of updates for 2025. The scooter has battled with Yamaha’s NMAX 125 for the top...

A right royal retro! Royal Enfield launch charming twin-cylinder Classic 650 retro naked

05 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Just a week on from the launch of their Bear 650 scrambler, Royal Enfield have pulled the covers off a new Classic 650 upright – powered by the firm’s tried and tested air/oil-cooled A2 licence...

Unicorn inbound! Suzuki re-joins the dual sport market with all new DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM thumpers

05 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Suzuki are stepping back into the small-capacity singles market with the introduction of a new DR-Z4S trailie and DR-Z4SM supermoto. For decades, Suzuki’s ‘old as the hills’ DR-Z400 has maintained...

KTM 1390 Super Duke GT is most focused version to date with new engine and semi-active suspension

05 November 2024 by Jon Urry

KTM don’t like to take things easy and despite their Super Duke GT being the firm’s relaxed sports touring option, 2025 sees it gain not only some new tech but also a sportier focus through enhanced...

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