december

Aprilia refreshes their 125 range to bring the RS, Tuono, RX and SX through Euro5+

27 December 2024 by Nye Davis

Aprilia have given their geared 125 range a tickle for 2025, upgrading the four-bike line-up with a smattering extra technology and a cosmetic refresh to sharpen them up. The single-cylinder,...

Moto Guzzi launch Stelvio Duecento Tributo honouring 200 years of the iconic Stelvio Pass

24 December 2024 by Jon Urry

Moto Guzzi must be running short of notable events to celebrate because for 2025 they have chosen to honour the 200th anniversary of the famous Stelvio Pass being opened to traffic through a new...

Benelli take inspiration from Harley-Davidson with all-new V-twin Leoncino Bobber 400

23 December 2024 by Nye Davis

Benelli are stepping into the bobber game with the introduction of their all-new Leoncino (Italian for lion cub) Bobber 400 cruiser. Joining the existing three strong Leoncino family, the...

Husqvarna show Vitpilen 801 concept packed with bespoke aerodynamic upgrades and underslung exhaust

23 December 2024 by Nye Davis

Husqvarna’s Vitpilen 801 naked bike has been tricked up for a new special edition concept roadster, fitted with a selection of high-performance aerodynamic goodies. Displayed for the first time...

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...