Here are the most popular new bike reviews and long-term tests on the MCN website in 2024!

Our team of expert testers spend their working lives bringing you verdicts on the bikes that really matter, both in our in-depth reviews and during our long-term tests.

With that in mind we’ve produced many thousands of words that have been read by millions of you during 2024. Below are the top five most popular pages in each section.

Most popular bike reviews in 2025

BMW S1000RR

This page has been our top-performing review pretty much constantly since the bike was launched in 2019. It’s since been updated several times, with the latest 2024 model offering more aero, tech and power.

Read the full in-depth BMW S1000RR review

Triumph Speed 400

Hinckley’s new 400 singles were huge news when they were announced, bringing a premium experience you expect from Triumph along with an attractively low list price.

Read the full in-depth Triumph Speed 400 review

Honda NX500

The NX500 replaced the CB500X, which has been one of the most popular motorcycles on sale for many years. With such big shoes to fill, Honda haven’t ruined what was already a winning recipe.

Read the full in-depth Honda NX500 review

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

The Shotgun 650 took Neevesy by surprise because, in his words: “On the face of it it’s a simple retro cruiser dripping with Bike Shed custom cool and it’s laid back and all-day comfy, but it’s also sporty and fun to ride with neutral handling, lots of grip and an engine that’s packed with torque and a deep throbbing exhaust note.”

Read the full in-depth Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 review

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

You’ll note this is the only bike to appear on this page twice. That’s because it’s been a massive sales hit for Royal Enfield, and with good reason, being a capable, reasonably priced adventure bike that’ll handle most things you can throw at it.

Read the full in-depth Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 review

---

Most popular long-term test updates in 2025

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: 3000 miles through Europe

Videographer Joseph Wright takes us on a rather eventful tour of Europe on his Himmy.

Read the full long-term test update.

Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid: Speed testing against the ZX-10R

Kawasaki’s claims of ‘faster acceleration from standstill than a litre sportsbike’ had us reaching for the speed testing gear…

Read the full long-term test update.

Triumph Scrambler 400: Off-road riding

You could never accuse Ben of not testing his bikes thoroughly. In this update, he took his Triumph to task and headed off the beaten track. Results were mixed!

Read the full long-term test update.

Kawasaki Ninja 650: Heading to Whitby for fish and chips

It’s a simple idea, but I took the Ninja 650 out for lunch in Whitby, tackling some of Yorkshire’s best roads along the way.

Read the full long-term test update.

Honda CBR600RR: Pillion test

Dan’s Mum hopped on the CBR600RR, and offered her opinion of what life’s like perched on the back seat of a supersport bike.

Read the full long-term test update.