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The Janus Gryffin 450 is a US-built, retro 450 scrambler and it could be heading to the UK

21 March 2024 by Dan Sutherland

American small-capacity retro specialists Janus Motorcycles have released details of a pre-production prototype version of their incoming Gryffin 450 single, set to go into production this...

More hipster than hooligan | New Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 retro roadster revealed for 2024

20 March 2024 by Nye Davis

Husqvarna are gunning for the middleweight crown with the release of the Svartpilen 801. The new machine shares the same torquey twin-cylinder 799cc LC8 DOHC motor as KTM’s 790 Duke, making the...

Honda’s Himalayan rival | Low-cost, go-anywhere adventure bike family takes its lead from Royal Enfield

20 March 2024 by Ben Purvis

A few years ago the idea that Honda would be taking cues from Royal Enfield in the development of new models would have been laughable, but such is the recent success of Enfield’s line of affordable...

Torque of the town: 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 cruisers promise more punch than ever before

19 March 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph Motorcycles have continued their onslaught of 2024 new bike releases with a pair of updated 2.5-litre Rocket 3 cruisers that pump out a monstrous 166lb.ft of torque at just 4000rpm. We’ve...

2024 KTM RC 8C | This year's track-only limited-edition is most exclusive (and expensive) version yet

13 March 2024 by Ben Clarke

KTM have unveiled a 2024 version of their limited-run, track-only RC 8C, which will be available to pre-order online from Wednesday, March 20. Related: Best kit for riding sportsbikes The spec...

Svartpilen twin incoming | Prototype Husqvarna 801 flat tracker twin arrives ahead of production model

05 March 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Following two social media teasers and countless spy shot photographs, Husqvarna have finally confirmed that a larger, parallel-twin Svartpilen 801 naked bike is on the way for 2024. We’ve ridden...

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS with clip-ons and electronic suspension in testing | Spy shots

04 March 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph look to be gearing up for the launch of a more focused Speed Triple 1200 RS super-naked, with new spy shots showing a development bike sporting a racier riding position, plus semi-active...

Heritage Harley arrives | H-D launch 1950s inspired Hydra-Glide Revival

29 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Harley-Davidson have pulled the covers off a new Hydra-Glide Revival model, the firm’s latest edition to their Icons Motorcycle Collection that draws inspiration from Milwaukee cruisers of the...

Triumph's Tiger 1200s tickled for 2024 | Updates promise comfort, convenience and cleverness

15 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph are giving their large-capacity Tiger 1200 adventure bike range a glow up for 2024, combining the popular existing package with revisions to the engine and ergonomics. We’ve ridden them!...

To infinity and beyond | Twin tanked Rieju Aventura offers continent crushing 600 mile range

08 February 2024 by Nye Davis

The ever-expanding mid-sized adventure segment has grown again. At the 2023 EICMA show, Spanish manufacturer Rieju unveiled their latest offering to the world; the Aventura 500 – and it comes with an...

Single-sided screamer! CFMoto introduce racier 450SR S A2 sportsbike

08 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

CFMoto have launched a new 450SR S A2 compliant sportsbike for 2024 – and it’s very clear that they mean business. Powered by a 46.3bhp, 449.5cc parallel twin engine complete with a rumbling...

How much?! Indian Motorcycle launch £38,695 Roadmaster Elite limited edition for 2024

06 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Indian Motorcycle have launched a new £38,695 Roadmaster Elite limited edition touring model for 2024, which builds on the standard Roadmaster series as the ultimate in all-American luxury. Sharing...

Kove look to take mid-size adventure sector by storm with ultra-lightweight, dirt-focused twin

02 February 2024 by Nye Davis

Bikes produced in China have, in the past, been associated with questionable quality and indeed some still are. But Chongqing-based brand Kove are hoping to buck this trend by releasing a new 800X...

Yamaha R9 incoming | Top racing boss suggests new three-cylinder sportsbike could arrive for 2025

31 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Fresh hopes for a new three-cylinder Yamaha R9 sportsbike have been ignited within the World Supersport paddock, following claims that the Japanese brand will be switching from the four-cylinder R6 to...

Cruise brothers! Harley-Davidson launch updated Street Glide and Road Glide tourers for 2024

24 January 2024 by Nye Davis

Harley-Davidson are expanding their lineup for 2024 with the introduction of two new ‘bagger’ models – the Street Glide and Road Glide – with both arriving in dealers this month. At the heart of...

Harley-Davidson launch new line of special edition CVO models for 2024

24 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Harley-Davidson have added two new top-spec specials to their 2024 line-up, announcing a £23,495 CVO Pan America adventure bike, alongside a £38,995 CVO Road Glide ST bagger cruiser. Standing for...

Naked aggression | Krämer launch Hooligan racer based on top-spec GP2-890R

19 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

German race bike firm, Krämer Motorcycles have launched a limited-run Hooligan naked bike based on their flagship £28,600 GP2-890R. Powered by KTM’s 889cc parallel twin engine from the 890 Duke R...

Husqvarna update 401 and 125 Vitpilen and Svartpilen singles range for 2024

16 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Husqvarna Motorcycles have kicked off their 2024 campaign with a radical redesign of their small capacity Svartpilen and Vitpilen range, marking the biggest change to the single-cylinder line-up since...

Return of the Triumph Daytona! Iconic sportsbike returns as 660cc triple middleweight

09 January 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph’s Daytona name has once again returned to the Hinckley firm’s line-up, with the iconic badge now fronting a new middleweight sportsbike, based on the highly popular Trident 660cc triple...

Zontes set sights on Tiger with new ZT-703F three-cylinder adventure bike for 2024

04 January 2024 by Phil West

Zontes Motorcycles have revealed a new ZT-703F adventure bike prototype, with the finished bike set to arrive by the end of the year featuring a 699cc engine. First mooted back in 2021, the engine...

Aprilia have been testing a naked version of the RS457 but it's more retro than Tuono

03 January 2024 by Phil West

These spy pictures give us the first look at Aprilia’s upcoming, retro-influenced naked version of their all-new twin cylinder RS457 sportsbike. And, with the retro Aprilia featuring an all-new...