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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...

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

04 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

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

04 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

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

04 November 2024 by Jon Urry

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

04 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

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

01 November 2024 by Nye Davis

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

31 October 2024 by Carl Stevens

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

31 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

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

31 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

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...

Fun-lovin' four-pot: 2025 Kawasaki Z900 retro boasts punchier performance and extra electronics

30 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Kawasaki are continuing their gentle introduction of 2025 models with a revised four-cylinder Z900 naked range featuring more low-end torque, lean sensitive electronics, an up/down quickshifter, and...

Wing it! BMW reveal host of high performance updates for their flagship S1000RR and M1000RR models

30 October 2024 by Nye Davis

BMW have unleashed a flurry of updates for their 2025 four-cylinder superbike lineup, with both the S1000RR and M1000RR benefitting from mechanical and cosmetic updates in a bid to stay ahead of the...

BMW reveal revamped S1000R and M1000R naked bikes for 2025 with power gains and electronic updates

30 October 2024 by Nye Davis

BMW’s S1000R and M1000R roadster models head into 2025 carrying a host of revisions. The cheaper S-badged model takes the lion’s share of the changes, with the naked machine now packing 168bhp (up...

Labour's autumn budget confirms fuel duty freeze for a further 12 months

30 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has confirmed a further one-year freeze on fuel duty in her autumn budget statement. Speaking in the House of Commons earlier today, the Labour MP...

Bear necessities! Royal Enfield launch stripped back 650 scrambler inspired by Californian desert racing

30 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Royal Enfield have lifted the lid on a new Bear 650 scrambler, featuring the familiar air/oil-cooled 648cc parallel twin engine found in the rest of their 650 range making it a total of five models...

Maeving awarded prestigious Simms Medal by the Royal Automobile Club for motorcycling innovation

30 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

UK-based lightweight electric motorcycle brand, Maeving have been awarded the Simms Medal for ‘an outstanding contribution to motoring innovation’ by the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) in London. The...

Self-shifting sports tourer: Yamaha's Tracer 9 family grows to include optional semi-auto gearbox

29 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha are continuing their onslaught of new model releases with the introduction of a revised three-cylinder Tracer 9 family that sees the addition of the firm’s latest semi-automatic Y-AMT...

Modern Classics assemble! Triumph celebrate 1907 heritage logo with special edition Icon collection

29 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph are once again dipping into their heritage for a range of new special editions – this time launching a seven strong line up of classics sporting their original 1907 logo. Related: Best...

Superbike to super-naked | How Honda tweaked the 2017 Fireblade engine for the 2025 CB1000 Hornet

28 October 2024 by Ben Purvis

Slotting a previous-generation superbike engine into a naked bike chassis has been an easy shortcut to building a high-performance roadster for years – Honda’s original CB900F Hornet did it by reusing...

Revealed: The best medium and large vans you can buy right now, in partnership with Parkers

28 October 2024 by MCN

MCN has partnered with Parkers – the definitive resource for car buying advice in the UK – to bring you the award for the Best Medium Van of the Year and Best Large Van of The Year in their...

Concerns mount as more major motorcycle dealership chains enter administration amid sales shortfall

25 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Three major dealership chains across the UK have recently entered administration, with slow sales and rising costs cited as some of the reasons for decline. New bike registration data released by...

Purists rejoice! Manual version of KTM's incoming 1390 Super Adventure S confirmed featuring 170bhp

24 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

KTM have launched yet another version of their 2025 1390 Super Adventure S, this time with a traditional manual gearbox. Related: Bosch launch six new radar cruise features with KTM The Super...

Radically revised Yamaha MT-07 sheds weight despite tech overhaul but retains the same CP2 engine

24 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha’s parallel twin MT-07 naked first hit the market back in 2014, and for 2025 it enters its fourth generation with a new chassis, looks, electronics, overall weight reduction, riding position,...

Pierer Mobility AG reduce executive board from six to two as financial difficulties continue

24 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

KTM parent company Pierer Mobility AG have announced a reduction in their executive board as they continue to tackle financial difficulty across their portfolio. Back in September, the business...

Exclusive spy shots reveal new urban electric Royal Enfield model to rival Maeving's RM1S

23 October 2024 by Carl Stevens

It’s no secret that Royal Enfield have been working on electric motorcycles for some time, but these exclusive spy shots indicate that the Indian firm’s first battery-powered bike could be launched...

Honda expand their CMX1100 Rebel cruiser range for 2025 with new factory custom SE derivative

23 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Honda have expanded their laid-back CMX1100 Rebel cruiser line-up for 2025 – taking the range from two to three with the inclusion of a new factory custom SE derivative. Related: Honda launch...

KTM launch semi-automatic 1390 Super Adventure S Evo for 2025 boasting 170bhp

22 October 2024 by Nye Davis

KTM have given their flagship adventure model the big-bore treatment, revealing the all-new 1390 Super Adventure S Evo with a semi-automatic gearbox. Related: KTM 1290 Super Adventure S...

Triumph launch road focussed Tiger Sport 800 triple tourer for 2025 costing £10,995

22 October 2024 by Nye Davis

Triumph are aiming for middleweight sports touring supremacy with the launch of their new sub-£11,000 Tiger Sport 800. Set to hit showrooms in March 2025, this new model plugs the gap left by the...

Braking firm Brembo buy suspension brand Öhlins for €370 million

21 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Italian braking specialists Brembo have announced the purchase of world-renowned suspension component firm Öhlins. Related: Brembo launch advanced Hypure calipers “Öhlins is a strong fit for...

BMW take aim at the commuter market with updated C400X & C400GT scooters for 2025

21 October 2024 by Jon Urry

BMW are making a push into the urban mobility segment in 2025 by upping both the standard specification level and list of optional extras on their two mid-sized scooters – the C400GT and...

Yamaha’s A2 legal R3 sportsbike gains a fresh new look, aero, and more for 2025

18 October 2024 by Jon Urry

Yamaha have upped the spec of their A2-legal R3 sportsbike for 2025 with not only a fresh look but also added tech and an uprated chassis. Related: MCN’s guide to the best A2 friendly...

Live and let bid! Bond bikes donated by Daniel Craig bag £60K for RNLI

18 October 2024 by Nye Davis

A pair of limited-edition Triumph motorcycles gifted by James Bond star Daniel Craig have fetched £60,000 at auction, with all proceeds going to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in...

Motocross legend and 15-time AMA champ, Ricky Carmichael opens up about the Triumph TF 450 RC

18 October 2024 by Greg Moss

Triumph chose this year’s Motocross of Nations at Matterley Basin in Hampshire to launch their long-awaited four-stroke 450 MX bike. Called the TF 450 RC (RC for Ricky Carmichael) Edition, the...

Husqvarna unveil revised Norden 901 Expedition with even more touring ready tech for 2025

18 October 2024 by Nye Davis

Husqvarna have revised their flagship adventure offering with the launch of the 2025 Norden 901 Expedition. For the new year, the Expedition gets subtle changes to improve both hardware and...

Got rizz? Ducati unveil Scrambler 10° Anniversario Rizoma Edition limited to just 500 units

17 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati are marking 10 years of their laid-back Scrambler family by collaborating with accessory experts Rizoma on a special edition limited to just 500 units. Related: Ducati unveil revamped...

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