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.

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Ducati unveils V4 GP bike

01 April 2002

Ducati has released its first pictures of the V4 GP bike which could change the face of the Italian firm for ever. Ducati worked closely with us to allow MCN exclusive access to the pictures and key personnel well in advance of its general release on Monday afternoon. That means our next issue, out on Wednesday, April 3, is able to bring you unmatchable pictures and exclusive coverage of how the...

Benelli Tornando first test

01 April 2002

Benelli has allowed us a first taste of its new Tornado Limited Edition – and preliminary impressions are that the £22,500 machine goes as good as it looks. You can read Marc Potter’s full test in...

World’s first test: ZZ-R1200

25 March 2002

We’ve been riding in France to test the new ZZ-R1200 for the first time. The full test will be published in MCN, out on Wednesday. But here are our first impressions: i. Even the updated engine has a...

Smart replica by 2004

25 March 2002

Ducati’s retro-styled Paul Smart replica won’t go on sale until 2004 – even though it was designed four years ago. Chief designer Pierre Terblanche created the bike, which has never been seen in...

Norwich Union puts ZX-6R in higher group

25 March 2002

Kawasaki’s new 636cc ZX-6R has been bumped up one insurance group by Britain’s biggest bike insurer, Norwich Union. The move brings the Kawasaki into line with the likes of Yamaha’s R6 in Group 15,...

Triumph factory blaze: Video added

18 March 2002

Fire tore through Triumph’s Hinckley factory on Friday leaving Britain’s biggest bike firm in a state of disarray. For more on this, complete with dramatic pictures, see MCN, out on Wednesday, March 20. To see the video, shot by fire crews, click on the link on the right. Firefighters were called to the scene when the fire at 8.41pm on Friday night. When the blaze was at its peak, at around...

First test: Triumph Speed Four

18 March 2002

We’ve been riding Triumph’s new Speed Four. And while the firm faces the nightmare of a fire-ravaged factory after Friday night’s blaze, at least bosses can be comforted by the fact that their new...

New BMW R1150GS Adventure tested

18 March 2002

OFF-ROADING on a BMW R1150GS isn’t for the faint-hearted. But the factory have made the prospect of go-anywhere riding slightly more realistic with its new Adventure version of its hugely popular big trailie. So what’s different? For a start, the suspension at both ends has 20mm more travel, which is great for floating over boulders – though shorties and vertigo sufferers might be intimidated by...

CCM style, Suzuki power

18 March 2002

THE first Suzuki-engined CCMs have just started rolling off the production line and MCN has been one of the first to try them. The new R30, 604 Dual Sport supermoto and 604 Trail off-roader have had...

First test: Gilera’s 850cc twin

11 March 2002

Updated March 14, 2002: We’ve had a first ride on a bike using Gilera’s new 850cc 90 degree V-twin engine and it could prove the basis of a genuine rival for Ducati. The full story is in the March 13...

Guzzi revises Nevada 750

11 March 2002

Moto Guzzi has revealed a revised version of its bottom-of-the-range Nevada cruiser – the final bike in the line-up to get a series of updates influenced by Guzzi’s new owner, Aprilia. The 750cc...

First test: Buell Firebolt

04 March 2002

We’ve been riding Buell’s radical new Firebolt. It’s an R1-light, quick-steering beam-framed thriller aimed at European sports bike nuts, but does it hit its target? For our full report, make sure you...

1200cc Blackbird for 2003

04 March 2002

Honda insiders have confirmed the Super Blackbird is getting a mid-range boost and a restyle for 2003. Although the changes are expected to raise power by as much as 20bhp to around 155bhp, the real...

World first test: The 2002 ZX-12R

04 March 2002

Kawasaki has raised the power of the ZX-12R AND given it an even more sporting focus. Our full report is published in MCN, out on Wednesday, March 6, 2002. But here are our first impressions. (i) The...

2002 bikes added to our reviews section

25 February 2002

The 2002 R1, TDM900, VFR800 VTEC and Hornet 900 have all been added to our BIKE REVIEWS section. Each comes complete with pictures, specs, road tests and links to its own dedicated chat board. Each...

First test on 636cc Kawasaki ZX-6R

25 February 2002

We’ve been riding Kawasaki’s new bigger-bore ZX-6R for 2002 and the extra ccs add up to a serious boost for torque and mid-range. Our full report is in MCN, out on Wednesday, February 27, but in the...

KTM 250 EXC Racing tested

25 February 2002

KTM’s new four-stroke 250EXC Racing costs almost £5000. But you can find out if you’re prepared to fork out for it by trying it out in a weekend of off-road fun for just under £300. That’s the deal...

World first pictures of Triumph cruiser

25 February 2002

These exclusive pictures show Triumph’s long-awaited 2.2litre cruiser. If you want to see more of it, make sure you get MCN, out on Wednesday, February, 28. The bike is due to be launched next year...

First test of 2002 R1

18 February 2002

We’ve been among the first in the world to ride Yamaha’s 2002 R1. And while you’ll have to wait for Wednesday’s MCN (out on February 20, 2002) for the full story, here are some of the highlights, from...

First test on 2002 R1

18 February 2002

The secret is out. We’re the first people in the world outside of Yamaha to get the key to the 2002 R1. And that means the speculation over whether it can match the GSX-R1000 is over. That ignition...

Blueprint for the changes

18 February 2002

IF you think the R1 doesn’t really look that different, that’s just the way Yamaha planned it. The firm reckons people like the way the R1 looks and simply want styling that’s a bit more futuristic.

Indian relaunches the Chief

18 February 2002

Indian has relaunched its Chief with its own engine replacing the aftermarket unit which has been used since the firm was brought back from the dead in 1998. The 1638cc 45° V-twin air-cooled unit,...

World’s first test on Suzuki’s V-Strom

18 February 2002

We’ve been riding Suzuki’s new TL-powered giant trailie, the V-Strom, on the world launch of this new challenger in an increasingly popular sector. You’ll find a full test in MCN, out on Wednesday,...

MCN Finance Shop brings the best deals to you

18 February 2002

MCN has today launched an ultra-powerful new tool to help you get the best deal on financing your next bike purchase. After you’ve found the bike of your dreams using our online classifieds, we can...

New Rotax engine range bound for bikes

11 February 2002

ROTAX has patented a new range of engines which will be available for use in motorcycles. They include a 610cc single, a 1000cc parallel twin, a 1000cc V-twin, plus an inline triple of between 1000...

Your votes bring B-King closer to production

11 February 2002

Your responses through this site and at the MCN Ally Pally show look likely to inspire Suzuki to put the B-King into production. Your initial approval of the Hayabusa-powered prototype encouraged...

World’s first ride on Ducati 998S

04 February 2002

This is what I always hoped a Ducati 998 would be like. First-look suggests there is only one little change from the standard machine – the letter ” S ” on the end of the numbers. But what a...

MV Agusta F5 to be most powerful on the road

01 February 2002

The 1000cc MV Agusta F5 due for launch at September’s bike shows is expected to be the most powerful production bike in the world with more than 160bhp at the rear wheel, according to insiders. The...

Paul Smart rep Ducati ready to roll

01 February 2002

Ducati’s tribute to British racer Paul Smart is at last ready to go into production and our artist’s impression is thought to be very close to how the finished article will look. The retro-styled...

First ride on new ZX-9R

28 January 2002

Kawasaki’s 2002 ZX-9R seems faster than ever, showing 300kmh at 12,000rpm. while we all know speedos can be inaccurate, the bike feels significantly quicker than a 900 should! But top speed isn’t the...

Exclusive video brings the Ally Pally show to you

28 January 2002

The Ally Pally show is now on in London complete with stunt shows, the UK debut of Suzuki’s B-King, the world launch of Triumph’s Speed 4 and bargains galore. If you’ve already been our video will bring back the memories. If you’ve yet to go, it’ll give you a great taster. The video plays for close to two minutes and is approximately 2.8mb, so if you haven’t got a particularly fast connection it...

Hundreds of half-price bargains wait for visitors

28 January 2002

Half-price Shoei lids are among the top bargains at the Ally Pally show – and that’s just the start. Alpinestars race boots are down to just £99 on many stands, as are Sidi Vertebraes. Arai helmets, including 2001 designs, are reduced by as much as £100 on just as many. Custom Lids on stand 70/71 and Titanium Racing on 60/61, are specialising in cut-price lids from dozens of different...

Ducati to build road-going replicas of S4 race bikes

28 January 2002

Ducati is to launch a new version of its Monster S4 race bikes to coincide with the debut of the one-make race series this season. Retailing at £9500 each bike will come with nearly £3000 worth of extras for just £1800 more than the list price of a stock S4. " With the specifications essentially the same as the race bike, these will be very special Monsters, " said Ducati UK managing director...

R1150GS goes supermoto

21 January 2002

A limited-edition R1150GS could pave the way for a factory produced BMW Supermoto. The R1150 " SM " uses a set of wide, 17 inch BBS " Phoenix " solid wheels to mount sticky tyres to the normally knobbly-shod GS. The handling tweaks don’t stop there though, as the entire rear swingarm has been replaced with the unit from a road-focused R1150R, as has the front Telelever arm. The standard rear...

Limited edition Joey rep unveiled… and No26 is up for auction

21 January 2002

A strictly limited run of 26 SP-1 Joey Dunlop replicas are being built to celebrate his life. The first one completed of this exclusive run is being auctioned off to raise money for Joey’s...

CCM plans tie-up with Suzuki

21 January 2002

British bike maker CCM is looking outside Europe for engines which could power a new range of singles and twins for 2003. For the past few months, the Lancashire firm has been in negotiation with Suzuki to buy a variety of engines beginning with its DRZ400 engine. Sources also suggest that other Suzuki power plants, such as the 644cc single and V-twin SV650 could be included in future deals. The...