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22 November 2024 by MCN

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Vibe check! D3O's new vibration dampening kit promises to take the unwanted buzz out of biking

22 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Fatigue-inducing vibrations are part and parcel of motorcycling, with shocks small and large being almost constantly transmitted via the footpegs and bars to the rider. That may be a part of the...

Frunk-tional changes! Honda’s practical NC750X all-rounder gets a technical tweak for 2025

22 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Honda’s long running NC750X undergoes a light refresh for 2025, boasting extra tech and a revised look, while retaining the immense practicality that has made it such a popular commuting...

CFMoto announce superbike plans with 209.2bhp V4 engine concept at 2024 EICMA trade show in Milan

22 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Chinese brand CFMoto are a growing force to be reckoned with in Europe, with new models such as the £5699 twin-cylinder 450MT not only undercutting the established competition on price, but...

BMW F900R and F900XR updated for 2025 with new suspension, ergo tweaks, updated aero and less weight

22 November 2024 by Nye Davis

BMW’s twin-cylinder F900R and F900XR models have undergone a fettle ahead of the New Year, with both machines heading into 2025 with less weight, tweaked ergonomics, and upgraded...

Government consultation denies UK-wide bus lane access for bikers despite overwhelming support

22 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The UK’s Labour Government have rejected a motion to allow bikers to use all bus lanes by default, releasing a statement claiming they have: “no policy to encourage greater use of motorcycles.” The...

Win a Kwak for a cuppa! Z900 up for grabs in charity café ride-out challenge

21 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Mental health charity, Make Your Mark, are set to host a treasure hunt-style café ride-out event throughout next year, giving participants the chance to win a brand new Kawasaki Z900RS SE – just for...

Zero Motorcycles partner with Zongshen in China on XE and XB lightweight off-road electric bikes

21 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Electric motorcycle brand Zero have introduced a pair of battery powered off-road trailies to their line-up – the £3710 XB and the sportier £5410 XE. Built in partnership with Zongshen, both...

Honda launch special edition version of the popular X-ADV adventure scooter in striking yellow

21 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Honda UK have announced plans to introduce a new special edition of their recently revamped X-ADV adventure scooter. Related: Best adventure motorcycles as rated by MCN Priced at £12,499, the...

Going large! Kove Moto reveal big-bore sportsbike plans and aim to double UK dealer network

21 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Kove Moto, already a prominent name on the global stage, have spoken exclusively to MCN to reveal plans to expand their line-up further, including a high-capacity sportsbike, as well as doubling their...

Popular Yamaha R125 sportsbike gets tech tweak for 2025 to unlock more from its colour TFT dash

20 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha’s ever-popular R125 junior race rep will be continuing into 2025, benefiting from new colours and a tech update to unlock greater mobile connectivity from the TFT dash. The four-stroke...

Track-tastic three-cylinder CFMoto 675SR-R sportsbike set to land in the UK from 2025!

20 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

After months of teasers, CFMoto have finally pulled the covers off their long-anticipated 675SR-R three-cylinder sportsbike – with the UK arm of the business now confirming it’s expected to land on...

Used bike firm Superbike Factory announce takeover of former P&H Motorcycles site in Crawley

19 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Used bike specialists, Superbike Factory are opening a new Crawley site, which was formerly the home of multi-franchise dealership P&H Motorcycles. The West Sussex venue will become the sixth...

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

19 November 2024 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

19 November 2024 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

18 November 2024 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...

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