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KTM 1290 Super Duke GT refined for 2022

24 November 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

KTM have waved their magic wand at the ultimate sports tourer for hooligans resulting in a plethora of small but welcome upgrades to the 1290 Super Duke GT. Internally the motor has been given a...

New Ninja on the radar: Kawasaki’s supercharged H2 SX flagship gets major makeover for 2022

23 November 2021 by Phil West

Say ‘hello’ to the new supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, the bike which, due to a raft of revisions including being the first Japanese machine to adopt Bosch’s advanced radar-guided electronics, is,...

Kawasaki Versys 650 gets big bike makeover for 2022

23 November 2021 by Phil West

Kawasaki’s popular, twin cylinder all-rounder, the Versys 650, is getting a significant makeover for 2022. Related articles on MCN Kawasaki Z650RS review Kawasaki Z650 review Kawasaki Ninja 650 Most...

Bimota KB4 hits the UK: Kawasaki-powered retro available to buy now

23 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Bimota’s KB4 retro superbike has finally arrived in the UK following its official unveil last November at the Eicma show in Milan. The latest machine from the Italian boutique brand, it’s powered...

Royal Enfield SG650 concept: A new direction for much-loved company

23 November 2021 by Phil West

This radical, 650cc, twin cylinder concept cruiser has been created by Royal Enfield to explore possible directions the Indian company’s future bikes might take. Called the SG650, it’s based on the...

Katana sharpened! Suzuki roadster gets 2022 engine and electronics updates

23 November 2021 by Phil West

Suzuki’s popular retro-inspired Katana roadster has got a significant makeover for 2022 to gain more power, improved electronics, uprated dash, new colours and more! Originally introduced in 2019 as a...

Aprilia updates RS660, Tuono and unveils all-new scooters

23 November 2021 by Andy Calton

Aprilia has brought out two new versions of its popular Tuono 660 and RS660 sportsbike, as well as all-new 125 and 200cc scooters. The Tuono 660 (pictured above) is now available in ‘Factory’ trim,...

Hornet returns! Honda revive legendary naked bike name for surprise concept at Eicma

23 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Honda have announced plans to revive the iconic Hornet name – revealing a surprise naked bike concept at the Eicma trade show, in Milan. The Japanese firm delivered the announcement at the end of...

Elefants in the room: MV Agusta borrow a slice of Cagiva’s Dakar racing heritage for two new adventure bikes

23 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

MV Agusta have dived headfirst into the adventure bike market, revealing two mud-plugging models inspired by the Dakar Rally success of the Cagiva Elefant. Related articles on MCN MV Agusta Turismo...

Honda gives Fireblade major improvements for 2022 and 30th Anniversary SP fully unveiled

23 November 2021 by Phil West

There wasn’t much wrong with Honda’s CBR1000RR-R and SP superbikes – they were brand-new just two years ago, after all – but Honda has improved them anyway. Related articles on MCN Honda CBR1000RR-R...

Ready for small ADVenture? Honda unveil 350 version of their adventure scooter

23 November 2021 by Phil West

Meet the new Honda ADV350, a scooter the Japanese firm say is conceived to mix the sophistication and practicality of a conventional, mid-range scooter with a fashionable rugged style as inspired by...

New Yamaha MT-10 SP raises the bar: Latest Ohlins suspension leads changes to Japan’s top super naked

22 November 2021 by Phil West

Following Yamaha’s recent unveiling of a virtually all-new MT-10 super naked with six extra bhp, refreshed styling, improved brakes and new TFT dash, comes this even higher spec SP version. Related...

Kenyan-built Opibus expected to cost under a grand

18 November 2021 by Phil West

This rugged two-wheeler might not win any beauty contests but it could change the world by being the first electric bike built in Africa with the idea of being so affordable and practical it could...

Affordable Mutt FSR125 and 250 get racier wheels, styling and more

17 November 2021 by Phil West

UK firm Mutt Motorcycles have unveiled two updated FSR models. Still based around a Chinese-built, old-school air-cooled single in either 125cc/12bhp or 250cc/21bhp guises, the two bikes are the...

BSB R1s will hit the road: 10 Mackenzie replicas are being built

17 November 2021 by Phil West

If you ever fancied a true replica of a BSB championship-winning machine – now’s your chance! A special run of 10 replicas of Tarran ‘Taz’ Mackenzie’s 2021 BSB-winning Yamaha R1 are to be built, each...

Semi-active super naked: KTM reveal 1290 Super Duke R Evo with electronic WP springs

16 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

KTM are updating their snarling V-twin 1290 Super Duke R range for 2022, revealing a new Evo model complete with WP semi-active suspension. Already impressively damped in standard trim, thanks to full...

Yamaha TMAX goes to the max! Top-spec scoot gets more tech and a major restyle

16 November 2021 by Ben Clarke

Yamaha TMAX Tech Max has been updated for 2022. The firm’s flagship maxi-scooter gets sportier looks and bang up-to-date tech. The front-end is now more muscular with reshaped and higher headlights...

Going, going, gone! World's Fastest Bobber sells for £38k

15 November 2021 by Phil West

This radical, supercharged, nitrous-injected Triumph Bonneville Bobber sold for a whopping £38,000 last week. The bike, claimed to be the ‘world’s fastest bobber’ was built by Midlands custom Triumph...

Team Classic Suzuki to campaign GSX-R750 SRAD racer

12 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Team Classic Suzuki have turned the clocks back to 1996 and introduced a gorgeous GSX-R750 SRAD racer, ready to compete in future international classic meetings. The bike is based around a former...

The everyday Streetfighter? Ducati's new V2 takes tech from baby Panigale

11 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati are broadening the appeal of their Streetfighter line-up for 2022, revealing a more approachable £14,995 V2 model based on the Panigale V2 sportsbike. It’s been almost two years since Ducati...

The full SP: Ducati launch blacked-out lightweight Streetfighter V4 SP

11 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati have launched their most bonkers super naked to date – a lighter version of the Streetfighter V4 S boasting an exclusive paintjob, single seat and components taken from the Superleggera V4...

LiteLok take lightweight motorbike security to the next level

11 November 2021 by Ben Clarke

Lightweight motorcycle security specialists LiteLok have unveiled their latest product, the Core Moto. Rather than aiming to be impervious to attack, the LiteLok is intended to be as secure as...

Honda reinvent the superbike: Composite and cast alloy monocoque patent revealed

10 November 2021 by Ben Purvis

It’s been more than 35 years since the Suzuki GSX-R750 laid the template that almost every Japanese superbike still follows – but Honda have been hard at work creating a machine that might topple the...

For a limited time only: Triumph unveil three new special editions

09 November 2021 by Phil West

Triumph have unveiled a raft of new special editions based on the Rocket 3 R and GT, Thruxton RS and Street Twin models. Although the numbers won’t be limited, each of the specials will only be on...

Fighter pilot kit ready to roll: Aegis Rider’s new head-up display could be a game-changer

05 November 2021 by Stuart Prestidge

A new way to navigate while riding could soon be released onto the mass market as Swiss company Aegis Rider look set to release an augmented reality (AR) head-up display system to bolt into your...

Rebooted Yamaha XSR900 retro packs a bigger punch

02 November 2021 by Phil West

Following the fully-revised 2021 MT-09 roadster comes Yamaha’s new 2022 XSR900 – the retro-styled sister bike to the popular MT triple. And, with more power, a much improved lighter yet stronger...

Star Wars-inspired Royal Enfield Meteor 350 leads a tide of custom builds

01 November 2021 by Phil West

Heritage bike brand Royal Enfield are aiming to kick off a new wave of custom builds with this brand new, one-off, Star Wars-influenced version of their Meteor 350. Called ‘The Starship Meteor’ it was...

Rotary revival: 220bhp, £85,000 Crighton CR700W track bike launched

01 November 2021 by Phil West

This rotary-powered, ultra-exotic, limited edition track bike is the just-unveiled CR700W – the latest project of former Norton rotary racing genius Brian Crighton. And, with a whopping 220bhp from...

Norden arrives: Husqvarna 901 adventurer set for on and off-road exploration from 2022

30 October 2021 by Dan Sutherland

After almost two years of spy shots, and video teasers Husqvarna have finally lifted the covers off their hotly anticipated Norden 901 adventure bike. Based on the pre-existing KTM 890 Adventure...

Norton V4SV: New Norton’s new superbike unveiled

29 October 2021 by Ben Clarke

Norton have given us the first images and details of their redesigned flagship superbike, which they say is ‘all-new and re-engineered’ to be the ‘most luxurious British superbike ever created’. Now...

Lexmoto LS-N 125 naked takes aim at its premium rivals

29 October 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Small capacity Chinese bike specialists Lexmoto are taking aim at the premium end of the learner-legal sports naked market – revealing a new £3799 LS-N 125 complete with mobile connectivity, an LCD...

BMW's K1600 tourers get ultra-modern dash, suspension and more

28 October 2021 by Phil West

BMW have given their six-cylinder K1600 tourer family a big (and probably overdue) boost for 2022 with updated engines, improved suspension, LED lights, uprated music and, best of all, a massive,...

Multistrada reaches its peak: Ducati all-rounder gets uprated chassis, electronics and more

28 October 2021 by Phil West

These are the first official pictures of the new, performance-enhanced, Pikes Peak version of Ducati’s already brilliant Multistrada V4. We’ve ridden it: Ducati Multilstrada V4 Pikes Peak...

High-tech cars face new safety standards for detecting bikers

28 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

A major step-forward in motorcycle safety beckons following plans for an updated testing protocol on new car electronic safety avoidance systems. Motorcyclists had raised concerns over the new...

Thirty years of Fireblade magic: Special edition to mark the bike that changed our world

28 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Honda are working on a special edition Fireblade to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original model. The CBR900RR FireBlade launched to critical and commercial acclaim in 1992, ushering in a new...

No extra fuel duty! Unexpected bonus in Chancellor’s Budget

28 October 2021 by Phil West

An unexpected bonus for bikers in the Budget by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak came when it was revealed there would be no extra duty on fuel. In the first major Budget since the UK has...

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