2024

Chinese owned Italian brand Benelli take to the rough stuff with new TRK 902 Xplorer

20 December 2024 by Jon Urry

The rugged middleweight adventure bike market is currently experiencing a resurgence and 2025 looks to see it grow again with the arrival of the Benelli TRK 902 Xplorer. Alongside established...

Tech in the town! Piaggio launch A2 licence friendly Beverly 310 urban scooter family for 2025

18 December 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Italian urban scooter specialists, Piaggio have revealed a new Euro5+ version of their Beverly scooter, equipped with a larger 310cc single-cylinder twist-and-go engine. The new bike is the latest...

Ready to Rally | KTM introduce more rugged 1390 Super Adventure R packing more advanced technology

12 December 2024 by Dan Sutherland

KTM have launched their most radical off-road focussed globetrotter to date, whipping the covers off a new 170.6bhp 1390 Super Adventure R. The V-twin rally-raiding behemoth joins the earlier...

Custom cruising | Triumph launch punchier Bobber TFC limited edition priced at £17,195

10 December 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph Motorcycles have introduced a new Bobber TFC cruiser to their range, limited to 750 bikes worldwide at a price of £17,195 on the road. The TFC (which stands for Triumph Factory Custom) is...

Power play! Stark Future plug into the enduro scene with new road legal Varg EX model

10 December 2024 by Nye Davis

Stark Future have lifted the lid on their first factory road legal offering, bringing the capabilities of their inaugural Varg motocross model to the enduro and trail riding crowds. Related:...

Small screamer | Four-cylinder Kove 450RR sportsbike to produce 69.7bhp at 13,000rpm

09 December 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Last month’s EICMA trade show in Milan saw the arrival of a new Kove 450RR sportsbike, powered by a Kawasaki ZX-4RR rivalling 442.9cc inline four-cylinder engine. Conversations with representatives...

Ducati celebrate their Italian heritage with limited-run £48,000 Panigale V4 Tricolore superbike

08 December 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Meet the Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore: a £48,000 special edition superbike that will be limited to just 1000 units worldwide, built in celebration of the Bologna brand’s Italian heritage. Launched...

Ducati's all-new Multistrada V2 gets a V4 styling makeover and more power than the old one

05 December 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The 2024 Intermot trade show in Cologne has welcomed the arrival of a new Ducati Multistrada V2 adventure bike, based around the firm’s latest 890cc twin-cylinder motor first debuted in the 2025...

Yamaha update hugely popular NMax 125 scooter alongside more advanced Tech Max model

04 December 2024 by Nye Davis

Yamaha have expanded their scooter line-up for 2025 revealing a high-spec Tech Max version of their popular CBT-friendly NMax 125 – while simultaneously refreshing the base model machine and...

Fantic launch fresh Caballero 500 retro range for 2025 with new Italian MM460 engine

02 December 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Boutique Italian brand Fantic Motor have launched a new line of Caballero 500 retros for 2025, featuring a fresh engine designed and developed in Bologna. Related: Best retro motorcycle kit as...

Krämer launch KTM-powered GP2 890 XX naked track bike costing €50,000

02 December 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Krämer Motorcycles used their platform at the recent EICMA trade show in Milan to launch a new naked track bike, set to arrive with customers from Spring next year. The snappily named GP2-890 XX...

Seventies inspired BMW R12 S café racer pays tribute to the iconic R90 S and will cost £18,460

28 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

BMW are expanding their boxer twin-cylinder R12 retro family for 2025 by launching a pretty new S model, said to be inspired by the R90 S of the 1970s. The R12 S will be priced at £18,460 and is...

New Panigale-derived Ducati Streetfighter V4 super-naked unveiled for 2025 with more power than ever

28 November 2024 by Nye Davis

Hot on the heels of their near total domination of the 2024 MotoGP season, Ducati have pulled the covers off a new Streetfighter V4 – and it’s just as potent as the earlier revealed Panigale superbike...

BSA launch A2 licence friendly B65 Scrambler single set to arrive in June 2025

26 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Recently relaunched BSA used the annual Motorcycle Live show at Birmingham’s NEC to reveal a new B65 Scrambler single, set to go on sale in June 2025. BSA, now backed by Indian giants Mahindra,...

Yamaha XSR900 retro naked given larger 5in TFT dash and Euro5+ compliance for 2025

26 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The Yamaha XSR900 retro naked triple has been updated for 2025, retaining the same stripped back look as before with a smattering of subtle technological changes. On top of this, there’s a new...

Royal Enfield FT450 flattracker launched in India based on affordable Guerrilla 450 road bike

26 November 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Royal Enfield’s Guerrilla 450 roadster has been transformed into a new flattrack focussed special edition called the FT450, and could be making its way to the UK in 2025 for upcoming Slide School...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...