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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F.B Mondial revive past Piega name for futuristic 125 naked roadster

29 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

F.B Mondial are reviving the Piega name after 21 years for a minimalist learner-legal streetfighter, complete with winglets and a TFT dash. The Piega name was previously used in the firm’s 2001...

Zero’s latest tech allows sweeping upgrades to be made via an app

29 November 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

There’s no question we live in an instant-gratification society but the latest development from electric bike pioneers Zero takes it to a new level by offering ‘over-the-air’ updates that can...

Harder, better, faster, stronger: Ducati update the V4 Panigale to be ever more track focused

25 November 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Ducati have given their top of the range Panigale V4 superbike an update with a view to making it an even more potent track performer, while also making it a bit easier to ride for us mere...

Spy shots: KTM RC990 parallel-twin sportsbike spotted in testing

25 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

KTM look to be gearing up for a large capacity sportsbike return, with spy shots again emerging of a fully faired parallel-twin RC990. The blacked out KTM prototype was last captured for MCN in the...

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT refined for 2022

24 November 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

KTM have waved their magic wand at the ultimate sports tourer for hooligans resulting in a plethora of small but welcome upgrades to the 1290 Super Duke GT. Internally the motor has been given a...

New Ninja on the radar: Kawasaki’s supercharged H2 SX flagship gets major makeover for 2022

23 November 2021 by Phil West

Say ‘hello’ to the new supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, the bike which, due to a raft of revisions including being the first Japanese machine to adopt Bosch’s advanced radar-guided electronics, is,...

Kawasaki Versys 650 gets big bike makeover for 2022

23 November 2021 by Phil West

Kawasaki’s popular, twin cylinder all-rounder, the Versys 650, is getting a significant makeover for 2022. Related articles on MCN Kawasaki Z650RS review Kawasaki Z650 review Kawasaki Ninja 650 Most...

Bimota KB4 hits the UK: Kawasaki-powered retro available to buy now

23 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Bimota’s KB4 retro superbike has finally arrived in the UK following its official unveil last November at the Eicma show in Milan. The latest machine from the Italian boutique brand, it’s powered...

Royal Enfield SG650 concept: A new direction for much-loved company

23 November 2021 by Phil West

This radical, 650cc, twin cylinder concept cruiser has been created by Royal Enfield to explore possible directions the Indian company’s future bikes might take. Called the SG650, it’s based on the...

Katana sharpened! Suzuki roadster gets 2022 engine and electronics updates

23 November 2021 by Phil West

Suzuki’s popular retro-inspired Katana roadster has got a significant makeover for 2022 to gain more power, improved electronics, uprated dash, new colours and more! Originally introduced in 2019 as a...

Aprilia updates RS660, Tuono and unveils all-new scooters

23 November 2021 by Andy Calton

Aprilia has brought out two new versions of its popular Tuono 660 and RS660 sportsbike, as well as all-new 125 and 200cc scooters. The Tuono 660 (pictured above) is now available in ‘Factory’ trim,...

Elefants in the room: MV Agusta borrow a slice of Cagiva’s Dakar racing heritage for two new adventure bikes

23 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

MV Agusta have dived headfirst into the adventure bike market, revealing two mud-plugging models inspired by the Dakar Rally success of the Cagiva Elefant. Related articles on MCN MV Agusta Turismo...

Honda gives Fireblade major improvements for 2022 and 30th Anniversary SP fully unveiled

23 November 2021 by Phil West

There wasn’t much wrong with Honda’s CBR1000RR-R and SP superbikes – they were brand-new just two years ago, after all – but Honda has improved them anyway. Related articles on MCN Honda CBR1000RR-R...

Ready for small ADVenture? Honda unveil 350 version of their adventure scooter

23 November 2021 by Phil West

Meet the new Honda ADV350, a scooter the Japanese firm say is conceived to mix the sophistication and practicality of a conventional, mid-range scooter with a fashionable rugged style as inspired by...

New Yamaha MT-10 SP raises the bar: Latest Ohlins suspension leads changes to Japan’s top super naked

22 November 2021 by Phil West

Following Yamaha’s recent unveiling of a virtually all-new MT-10 super naked with six extra bhp, refreshed styling, improved brakes and new TFT dash, comes this even higher spec SP version. Related...

Kenyan-built Opibus expected to cost under a grand

18 November 2021 by Phil West

This rugged two-wheeler might not win any beauty contests but it could change the world by being the first electric bike built in Africa with the idea of being so affordable and practical it could...

Affordable Mutt FSR125 and 250 get racier wheels, styling and more

17 November 2021 by Phil West

UK firm Mutt Motorcycles have unveiled two updated FSR models. Still based around a Chinese-built, old-school air-cooled single in either 125cc/12bhp or 250cc/21bhp guises, the two bikes are the...

Semi-active super naked: KTM reveal 1290 Super Duke R Evo with electronic WP springs

16 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

KTM are updating their snarling V-twin 1290 Super Duke R range for 2022, revealing a new Evo model complete with WP semi-active suspension. Already impressively damped in standard trim, thanks to full...

Yamaha TMAX goes to the max! Top-spec scoot gets more tech and a major restyle

16 November 2021 by Ben Clarke

Yamaha TMAX Tech Max has been updated for 2022. The firm’s flagship maxi-scooter gets sportier looks and bang up-to-date tech. The front-end is now more muscular with reshaped and higher headlights...

The everyday Streetfighter? Ducati's new V2 takes tech from baby Panigale

11 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati are broadening the appeal of their Streetfighter line-up for 2022, revealing a more approachable £14,995 V2 model based on the Panigale V2 sportsbike. It’s been almost two years since Ducati...

The full SP: Ducati launch blacked-out lightweight Streetfighter V4 SP

11 November 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati have launched their most bonkers super naked to date – a lighter version of the Streetfighter V4 S boasting an exclusive paintjob, single seat and components taken from the Superleggera V4...

Honda reinvent the superbike: Composite and cast alloy monocoque patent revealed

10 November 2021 by Ben Purvis

It’s been more than 35 years since the Suzuki GSX-R750 laid the template that almost every Japanese superbike still follows – but Honda have been hard at work creating a machine that might topple the...

For a limited time only: Triumph unveil three new special editions

09 November 2021 by Phil West

Triumph have unveiled a raft of new special editions based on the Rocket 3 R and GT, Thruxton RS and Street Twin models. Although the numbers won’t be limited, each of the specials will only be on...

Rebooted Yamaha XSR900 retro packs a bigger punch

02 November 2021 by Phil West

Following the fully-revised 2021 MT-09 roadster comes Yamaha’s new 2022 XSR900 – the retro-styled sister bike to the popular MT triple. And, with more power, a much improved lighter yet stronger...

Rotary revival: 220bhp, £85,000 Crighton CR700W track bike launched

01 November 2021 by Phil West

This rotary-powered, ultra-exotic, limited edition track bike is the just-unveiled CR700W – the latest project of former Norton rotary racing genius Brian Crighton. And, with a whopping 220bhp from...

Norden arrives: Husqvarna 901 adventurer set for on and off-road exploration from 2022

30 October 2021 by Dan Sutherland

After almost two years of spy shots, and video teasers Husqvarna have finally lifted the covers off their hotly anticipated Norden 901 adventure bike. Based on the pre-existing KTM 890 Adventure...

Norton V4SV: New Norton’s new superbike unveiled

29 October 2021 by Ben Clarke

Norton have given us the first images and details of their redesigned flagship superbike, which they say is ‘all-new and re-engineered’ to be the ‘most luxurious British superbike ever created’. Now...

Lexmoto LS-N 125 naked takes aim at its premium rivals

29 October 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Small capacity Chinese bike specialists Lexmoto are taking aim at the premium end of the learner-legal sports naked market – revealing a new £3799 LS-N 125 complete with mobile connectivity, an LCD...

BMW's K1600 tourers get ultra-modern dash, suspension and more

28 October 2021 by Phil West

BMW have given their six-cylinder K1600 tourer family a big (and probably overdue) boost for 2022 with updated engines, improved suspension, LED lights, uprated music and, best of all, a massive,...

Multistrada reaches its peak: Ducati all-rounder gets uprated chassis, electronics and more

28 October 2021 by Phil West

These are the first official pictures of the new, performance-enhanced, Pikes Peak version of Ducati’s already brilliant Multistrada V4. We’ve ridden it: Ducati Multilstrada V4 Pikes Peak...

Thirty years of Fireblade magic: Special edition to mark the bike that changed our world

28 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Honda are working on a special edition Fireblade to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original model. The CBR900RR FireBlade launched to critical and commercial acclaim in 1992, ushering in a new...

Triumph unveil Gold Line versions of Bonneville models available for one year only

26 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

After the success of their limited-edition Gold Line Street Twin in 2020, Triumph have now expanded the offering to eight different models. Each comes in a different colour but all share the same...

Fit for a king: MV Agusta release special edition Superveloce Ago

25 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

MV Agusta have unveiled a special edition Superveloce Ago retro sportsbike to honour the racing successes of ex-factory racer Giacomo Agostini. Ago won 15 world championships across his career, as...

Honda NT1100: a slimmed-down Africa Twin for the roads and for under £12k!

21 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Honda have brought touring back into focus with its new NT1100 – an Africa Twin based sports tourer that has modern performance, old-school practicality and a sensible price tag. Honda say they made...

Supermono for the 21st century: Ducati veteran Terblanche reworks the legendary racer

19 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

The man behind some of the most memorable Ducatis of all time, Pierre Terblanche, has reimagined the Supermono to help launch the new Barber Advanced Design Centre. Related articles on MCN NCCR turn...

KTM have confirmed the 890 SMT is on the way

15 October 2021 by Stuart Prestidge

KTM have launched an SMT model based on the 890 Adventure, and you can read our full KTM 890 SMT review now. A replacement for the old V-twin 990 SMT, spy shots of the touring of version of KTM’s...