New Motorcycles for 2024 and 2025

New motorcycles for 2024 - upcoming bike models and in-depth features from the world's best motorcycling publication, MCN.

From extreme in-line fours to hybrid nakeds, there’s a lot of new metal on offer during 2024, with more to come in 2025. MCN is first to give you all the breaking news and in-depth analysis.

BMW to debut at NEC

BMW to debut at NEC

BMW is out to steal the NEC Show in Birmingham with a world premier of a new 2006 model. It will be shown for the first time on October 27 – to the world’s bike press. The show’s first public day is...

Video: Stratosphere lives

Video: Stratosphere lives

Here’s the video proof that Suzuki’s Stratosphere – the stunning six-cylinder 1100cc bike that represents the return of the Katana – is more than just a plastic mock-up. The download you can access...

Paris Show round-up

Paris Show round-up

The Paris Bike Show is in full swing with a mountain of new metal on show. This round-up brings together all our coverage of it so far. MCN was mob-handed in Paris to bring you the preview shows and...

BMW HP2 best in show

BMW HP2 best in show

BMW’s R1200GS based HP2 enduro bike has been voted best bike at the Paris bike show by a team of design experts. The Motorcycle Design Association (MDA) looked at everything at the show, judging on...

Suzuki M109R revealed

Suzuki M109R revealed

Suzuki’s 2006 Boulevard M109R has broken cover with a new 1783cc, liquid-cooled, fuel injected 54-degree V-twin engine, radial-mount four-piston front calipers and a 240mm wide rear tyre. Suzuki says...

Triumph shows three

Triumph shows three

Triumph unveiled its Scrambler, Daytona 675 and Rocket III Classic at the Paris Bike Show which opened to the public on Saturday (Oct 1). in the official press launch on Friday (Sep 30) the firm...

Paris opens to public

Paris opens to public

The Paris Bike Show opens to the public today and runs until October 9. Tickets are just 12 Euros for adults, six Euros for 12-18 year olds and free for under 12s. When in Paris, take the Metro on...

06 Suzuki muscle cruiser

06 Suzuki muscle cruiser

Suzuki is preparing to unveil a new ‘muscle cruiser’ for 2006 – the Boulevard M105. Updated October 3 U.S. sources suggested it may be rolled out at a Suzuki dealer meeting on that side of the...

Tokyo Show Yamahas

Tokyo Show Yamahas

Yamaha has released early details of the concept bikes it will be showing at the Tokyo motor show, including an R6 powered electric hybrid 60s style cruiser. All of the new concept designs focus on...

Honda Tokyo bikes

Honda Tokyo bikes

Honda has revealed a new concept bike ahead of the Tokyo show, which combines the specs of a superbike with the styling of a scooter. The new machine might look like a scooter but it is expected to...

Yamaha bikes and babes

Yamaha bikes and babes

Yamaha’s new MT-0S concept bike went on show at the Paris Bike Show on Friday alongside a host of hot new machines accompanied by some of the show’s hottest honeys. Download the videos below and see...

Video: Bandit 12 launch

Video: Bandit 12 launch

Suzuki has launched its new Bandit 1200s at the Paris show, officially unveiling them to the public for the first time. The 1200 and 1200S have been completely updated with new chassis and Bandit 650...

Video: Suzuki GSR launch

Video: Suzuki GSR launch

Suzuki launched the GSR600 at Paris on Thursday, dropping the B-King moniker from the name, check out video below. The new bike was first seen here on the site last week, but this is the first time...

KTM shows its 06 990RR

KTM shows its 06 990RR

KTM unveiled new models for 2006, including a race-ready version of the SuperDuke – the 990RR, on Friday in Paris (Sep 30). It comes complete with carbon-fibre wheels, titanium Akrapovic end cans,...

Welcome to Paris Show

Welcome to Paris Show

The Paris Bike Show opened its doors to the world’s press on Friday (Sep30) and we were there to bring you the latest as it happened. On top of all the new bikes we’ve already brought you in scoops...

See new Kawasaki tourer

See new Kawasaki tourer

Kawasaki held the official launch of its 06 range in Paris on Thursday and amid all the bikes that we’ve already shown you they revealed sketches of a new sports tourer destined for launch next year. ...

Silverwing 400 launched

Silverwing 400 launched

Honda’s Silverwing 600 has been joined by a 400cc version in the firm’s model line-up for 2006. The new version is aimed at filling a demand gap Honda has identified across Europe, according to the...

New Voxan Charade

New Voxan Charade

French firm Voxan revealed a new model at its home bike show in Paris on Friday. The Charade Racing has the firm’s familiar 996cc V twin, double tubular steel frame and weighs 179kg. It has twin four...

Walk through Paris Show

Walk through Paris Show

Download the two videos you’ll find at the end of this article and you’ll experience what it’s like to to walk through the Paris Bike Show on press day. These clips were shot on Friday, Sep 30, the...

New Aprilia Pegaso Trail

New Aprilia Pegaso Trail

Aprilia has revealed a new version of the Pegaso at the Paris Bike Show – which opened to the press on Friday, Sep 30. The new bike – the Pegaso Trail – is in the same vein as a BMW F650GS. It is a...

2x4 new Peugeots

2x4 new Peugeots

Peugeot has launched two brand new scooters at the Paris show, each available with a choice of four different engines. The Geopolis and Satelis will both be offered in 125cc, 125cc with supercharger,...

Video: GSX-R launch

Video: GSX-R launch

We got the first glimpse of the all new GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 at their official launch at the Paris show on Thursday, check out the video below. The new bikes have been given a complete makeover in...

New Deauville 680

New Deauville 680

Honda has updated its Deauville with a bigger 680cc engine, new bodywork and linked-together panniers. The 2006 bike was revealed at Honda’s Paris Show preview on Thursday evening (Sep29) at the...

CBF1000S launched

CBF1000S launched

Honda uncovered an all-new CBF1000S in Paris on Thursday night (Sep 29) at an exclusive preview of its official launch at the Paris bike show, and we’ve got the video. It uses a detuned CBR1000RR...

Paris previews begin

Paris previews begin

Get ready for a rush of new metal – the exclusive previews to the season’s first big bike show – Paris – have begun. The Paris Show will see the official launch of many of the machines you’ll find...

FJR13 goes semi-auto

FJR13 goes semi-auto

Yamaha has announced its FJR1300 is to be offered with a semi-automatic gearbox in 2006 – a first on a sports tourer. You use buttons on the left hand bar to shift up and down. Unlike twist-and-go...

Three new 06 Triumphs

Three new 06 Triumphs

Triumph has officially released pictures and details about three key new bikes for 2006 – The Bonneville Scrambler, the Daytona 675 and the Rocket III Classic. All three will go on show to the public...

Scoots to Paris: Latest

Scoots to Paris: Latest

motorcyclenews.com headed for the Paris Bike show on maxi scooters with a mission. Many of the new bikes of 2006 are being revealed at exclusive events previewing the show on Wednesday and Thursday...

Paris show: 06 Yamahas

Paris show: 06 Yamahas

Yamaha launched its range of 2006 bikes in Paris on Wednesday, September 28, with the new R6 and FZ1 taking centre stage alongside a new MT concept bike. Check out the photos on the right to see the...

Suzuki Katana is back

Suzuki Katana is back

Suzuki’s Katana is back – as a six-cylinder 180bhp, 1100cc machine aimed at becoming the ultimate all-purpose bike. As those who bought this week’s MCN already know (we published first pictures and...

Biggest Yamaha twin yet

Biggest Yamaha twin yet

Yamaha is rolling out its biggest twin yet for 2006 – the XV1900 Midnight Star. The belt-driven cruiser uses a 1854cc air-cooled V-twin aimed at delivering brute strength in the 55-75mph zone. It...

Naked R1 revealed

Naked R1 revealed

Yamaha unveiled a new completely naked version of its 150bhp R1-powered FZ1 at its Paris Show preview event on Wednesday night (Sep 28). As MCN readers will already know (first official pictures were...

Aprilia reveals 2 twins

Aprilia reveals 2 twins

Aprilia is to reveal two new twins at the Paris Bike Show – the RXV 450 enduro and the SXV supermoto. Both bikes use the 450cc 77-degree V-twin the firm has been working on for the last two years. It...

Grab a Madass deal

Grab a Madass deal

The oddball Sachs Madass now comes with free insurance and a lower price in a special promotion in the run-up to Christmas. At £1299, you can now save £200 from the normal retail price, and get free...

New pics: ZX-10R & ER-6

New pics: ZX-10R & ER-6

More pictures of Kawasaki’s 2006 ZX-10R have emerged alongside more images of the faired version of the firm’s new stylish budget bike the ER-6f. After the current ZX-10R gained a reputation for...

Kawasaki updates VN

Kawasaki updates VN

Kawasaki has updated its middle-sized cruiser for 2006 with the VN900 getting an extra 100cc over the 2005 bike. The bike has been restyled to look more like the VN2000 so riders don’t look or feel...