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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Return of the Flying Flea! Royal Enfield enter electric market with urban duo to arrive in 2026

Return of the Flying Flea! Royal Enfield enter electric market with urban duo to arrive in 2026

Royal Enfield have confirmed they are moving into the urban electric market for 2026 with a pair of new battery-powered models, both using the iconic Flying Flea name. This will form a new sub-brand...

Fantic launch new Imola sportsbike and Stealth naked featuring new 460 single-cylinder engine

Fantic launch new Imola sportsbike and Stealth naked featuring new 460 single-cylinder engine

Italian motorcycle firm Fantic kicked off proceedings at the 2024 Eicma trade show in Milan with a wide range of new motorcycles, including a production-ready Stealth and Imola family powered by a new...

MV Agusta launch six-strong Ottantesimo Collection to mark 80 years of motorcycle production

MV Agusta launch six-strong Ottantesimo Collection to mark 80 years of motorcycle production

MV Agusta are celebrating their 80th anniversary through a range of limited-edition commemorative ‘Ottantesimo’ models, all of which also introduce Euro5+ compliance modifications throughout MV’s...

Perfect Tén! Standard Yamaha Ténéré 700 and Rally get engine and styling updates for 2025

Perfect Tén! Standard Yamaha Ténéré 700 and Rally get engine and styling updates for 2025

Yamaha have thrown their hat into the ring for middleweight adventure bike supremacy with a revised Ténéré 700 twin for 2025. You now get the choice of an updated low and standard Tén, plus a more...

Yamaha turn up their popular TMAX model for 2025 giving the sporty scooter a tech refresh

Yamaha turn up their popular TMAX model for 2025 giving the sporty scooter a tech refresh

Yamaha have given their premier maxi scooter a tickle for 2025, unveiling a refreshed TMAX Tech Max model which will be available in dealerships from March priced from £14,300.  Related: Yamaha...

V2 reimagined as Ducati's new 890cc V-twin motor is the lightest to ever leave the Bologna factory

V2 reimagined as Ducati's new 890cc V-twin motor is the lightest to ever leave the Bologna factory

Only a few months ago, Ducati released the news that their Superquadro twin-cylinder run would be coming to an end; a configuration that has been around in one variation or another for over 30...

KTM turn their middleweight Duke up to 11 with new, more powerful 990 R model for 2025

KTM turn their middleweight Duke up to 11 with new, more powerful 990 R model for 2025

KTM are adding to their 990 Duke family for 2025 with a more focussed R model, ready to go up against the sportiest of mid-sized super-naked specimens. Related: KTM 890 Duke R review Building...

Triple treat! MV Agusta launch ultra-exotic F3 Competizione based on the already exclusive F3 RR

Triple treat! MV Agusta launch ultra-exotic F3 Competizione based on the already exclusive F3 RR

Boutique Italian brand, MV Agusta have launched their most extreme supersport machine to date, announcing a limited run F3 Competizione based on the £21,700 three-cylinder F3 RR. The new...