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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.

Feel the Forza: bigger, faster and more tech-laden Honda Forza 125, 300 and 750

26 April 2021 by Andy Calton

Feel the Forza: bigger, faster and more tech-laden Honda Forza 125, 300 and 750

Honda have unleashed a 2021 attack team in the small, mid and big-capacity scooter class as the Forza range gets a radical revamp. At the top of the tree is the Forza 750 which replaces the Integra.

Piaggio celebrates 75 years of the Vespa with special editions

23 April 2021 by Ben Clarke

Piaggio celebrates 75 years of the Vespa with special editions

Piaggio are celebrating the 75th anniversary of their iconic Vespa model with three special editions only available in 2021. Related articles from MCN The rise, fall and rise again of Aprilia: 50...

Thrifty learner: Lexmoto launch new LXS 125 model

19 April 2021 by Ben Clarke

Thrifty learner: Lexmoto launch new LXS 125 model

Lexmoto have introduced a new CBT-friendly sportsbike to their range called the LXS 125. The new machine sits beside the recently updated LXR models but uses a slightly more powerful single-cylinder...

Video: Walk around and startup of the new Indian Chief

16 April 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Video: Walk around and startup of the new Indian Chief

Indian’s fully revamped Chief range has arrived in the UK and you’ll be able to get your hands on them in the next few weeks. Related articles on MCN 2021 Indian FTR1200 range revealed 2021...

Tech-laden MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 range raises the comfort stakes for 2021

14 April 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Tech-laden MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 range raises the comfort stakes for 2021

MV Agusta have whipped the covers off their updated 2021 Turismo Veloce touring range, which now promises greater rider comfort over distance, a more modern electronics package and Euro5...

Roland Sands gives Indian Scout the tracker treatment

12 April 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Roland Sands gives Indian Scout the tracker treatment

With Indian’s ‘Wrecking Crew’ race team continuing to dominate US Flat Track with the Scout-inspired works FTR750 racers you’d be forgiven for fancying a Scout-based street tracker of your...

Pricing announced for 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 and V4 Factory

09 April 2021 by Ben Clarke

Pricing announced for 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 and V4 Factory

Aprilia have confirmed the pricing for their 2021 Tuono V4 super naked range, with bikes set to arrive in UK dealers before the end of April.  Updated: We’ve now ridden the 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4...

How low can you go? The Harley-Davidson Pan America's adaptive suspension explained

01 April 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

How low can you go? The Harley-Davidson Pan America's adaptive suspension explained

Harley-Davidson’s new Pan America 1250 Special is packed to the gills with tech. There’s everything from electronic phasers on the camshafts to advanced traction control. Harley-Davidson Pan America...

Take it to the MAX: Yamaha celebrate 20 years of the TMAX with special carbon edition

31 March 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Take it to the MAX: Yamaha celebrate 20 years of the TMAX with special carbon edition

Yamaha have unveiled a special £14,699 TMAX to celebrate the maxi-scoot’s 20th birthday. Originally dreamed up in the mid-90s, when Yamaha set out to create the world’s fastest scooter, the...

Hookie, line and sinker: German customisers produce limited run of R nine Ts

31 March 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Hookie, line and sinker: German customisers produce limited run of R nine Ts

Outlandish motorcycle customisers Hookie Co. have produced another custom kit for the BMW R nine T. Unlike their other kits, which are more of a DIY affair, Hookie’s Cobra models are all...

Pointy to perfect: Roland Sands creates a classic look for KTM 790 Adventure

22 March 2021 by Phil West

Pointy to perfect: Roland Sands creates a classic look for KTM 790 Adventure

Californian master custom bike builder Roland Sands has been up to his bonkers bike-building ways once again with this ‘Urban Assault’ adventure weapon. Related articles on MCN Magni Italia 01/01...

Brough Superior pay tribute to their most famous rider with special edition Lawrence

08 March 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Brough Superior pay tribute to their most famous rider with special edition Lawrence

Brough Superior have unveiled the ‘Lawrence’ – a tribute to famous Brough owner and rider T.E. Lawrence. Handmade from top-notch materials including titanium and carbon fibre, Brough say they set out...

Have it your way: British firm creates customisable electric utility bike

05 March 2021 by Ben Clarke

Have it your way: British firm creates customisable electric utility bike

A startup electric bike firm based in West Yorkshire called Shed Rides have designed a modular electric bike system with almost infinite customisation possibilities. Related articles on MCN Swappable...

Double trouble: Updated Aprilia SX125 and RX125 are a learner's best friend

05 March 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Double trouble: Updated Aprilia SX125 and RX125 are a learner's best friend

Aprilia have announced internal updates to their learner friendly SX and RX125 for 2021, with both £3850 bikes receiving a fresh engine, improved instruments and claimed better fueling, thanks to a...

Aprilia release fresh images of 2021 RSV4 superbike range

04 March 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Aprilia release fresh images of 2021 RSV4 superbike range

Aprilia are coming for the superbike crown in 2021 with an updated RSV4 range boasting more torque, fresh electronics, MotoGP-derived chassis parts and what we reckon is one of the best paintjobs in...

New Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX spied testing with host of new tech

26 February 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

New Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX spied testing with host of new tech

Spyshots have emerged that show Kawasaki testing a new H2 SX SE+ that’s packed to the rafters with new tech. Related articles on MCN 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX bike review Kawasaki ZX-6R and H2 family...

Gone hunting: Super Soco TS Street Hunter takes aim at commuters

23 February 2021 by Ben Clarke

Gone hunting: Super Soco TS Street Hunter takes aim at commuters

Lightwieght electric specialists Super Soco have updated their range for 2021 including this sporty TS Street Hunter model. Related articles on MCN Best electric motorbikes of 2021 Cake Kalk AP helps...

Super Soco TC Wanderer gets a splash of retro charm

23 February 2021 by Ben Clarke

Super Soco TC Wanderer gets a splash of retro charm

Super Soco have added a new TC model for 2021 with an impressive range and a retro styling update. Related articles on MCN Best electric motorbikes of 2021 Have it your way: British firm creates...

Refined classics: Triumph Bonneville family updated with new engines, better brakes and more

23 February 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Refined classics: Triumph Bonneville family updated with new engines, better brakes and more

Triumph have updated their modern classics range for 2021 with new engines, improved brakes and better suspension. Related articles on MCN 2021 Triumph Tiger 850 Sport review 2021 Triumph Speed...

Supercharged stealth bomber: First blacked-out Bimota Tesi H2 Carbon to arrive in the UK in March

17 February 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Supercharged stealth bomber: First blacked-out Bimota Tesi H2 Carbon to arrive in the UK in March

Bimota’s supercharged Tesi H2 is receiving the Henry Ford treatment, with a blacked-out ‘Carbon’ edition arriving on UK shores in March.  Beneath the new livery lies the same hub-steering Italian...

Aprilia Tuono 660 fully unveiled in launch video

16 February 2021 by Dan Sutherland

Aprilia Tuono 660 fully unveiled in launch video

Aprilia have officially unveiled their Tuono 660 model with a YouTube video (below) showing the £9700, 94bhp parallel-twin from all angles. Following in the footsteps of the RS660 sportsbike, which...

Ural finally nail reliability: A decade of small steps for the Kazakhstan-based brand results in a motor that’s thoroughly modern

12 February 2021 by Stuart Prestidge

Ural finally nail reliability: A decade of small steps for the Kazakhstan-based brand results in a motor that’s thoroughly modern

Sidecar specialists Ural have spent the past 10 years rebuilding the heart of their three-wheeled machines in a series of almost invisible, incremental steps, slowly bringing the 82-year-old Eastern...

Revised MV Agusta Dragster RR gets dash of practicality

11 February 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Revised MV Agusta Dragster RR gets dash of practicality

MV Agusta have updated the bad boy of the range, the Dragster RR with a new engine, chassis and electronics suite to match the new Brutale. MV say the goal is to improve the comfort and riding...

Electric evolution: Damon update flagship HyperSport model

08 February 2021 by Ben Clarke

Electric evolution: Damon update flagship HyperSport model

Canadian electric bike firm Damon have given us another glimpse of their flagship Hypersport model. The bike shown appears to be the Premier edition complete with Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes and...

Magni Italia 01/01 pays a fitting tribute to the late Arturo Magni

05 February 2021 by Alan Cathcart

Magni Italia 01/01 pays a fitting tribute to the late Arturo Magni

Magni motorcycles have unveiled a new MV Italia model that celebrates the life of their founder Arturo Magni. Before setting up Magni, Arturo worked at Gilera and MV Agusta where he was director of...

Even more Superior: Brough reveal exclusive tribute to racer and speed record pioneer

03 February 2021 by Phil West

Even more Superior: Brough reveal exclusive tribute to racer and speed record pioneer

Revived historic British bike marque Brough Superior have come up with this new, even more special, ultra-limited edition version of their £60,000 SS100 V-twin. Related articles on MCN Brough work...

2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure gets super tech overhaul

26 January 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure gets super tech overhaul

KTM have upgraded their 1290 Super Adventure S making it smarter, easier to ride and cheaper to boot. The biggest tech jump for KTM is the addition of cruise control radar – so far the only brand to...

The speed of light: New Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS enters the super naked battle

26 January 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

The speed of light: New Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS enters the super naked battle

Triumph have gone back to the drawing board and produced the most powerful and fastest accelerating Speed Triple so far. Built to take on the latest crop of European super nakeds, the Speed Triple has...

Moto Guzzi unveil Centenario livery for V9 range

22 January 2021 by Phil West

Moto Guzzi unveil Centenario livery for V9 range

The Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber is getting a special Centenario livery to celebrate the firm’s 100th anniversary. The paintjob pays homage to the 8-cylinder and 350 Bialbero race bikes of the 1950s and is...

CFMoto 300SR A2 sportsbike to hit dealers in April

21 January 2021 by Ben Clarke

CFMoto 300SR A2 sportsbike to hit dealers in April

Chinese brand CFMoto have officially unveiled their new 300SR A2 sportsbike and it’s due in dealers as soon as April 2021. Related articles on MCN Best A2 motorbikes How to pass your A2 motorbike...

Bigger is better: Harley-Davidson unveil new 2021 range with Street Bob 114

19 January 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Bigger is better: Harley-Davidson unveil new 2021 range with Street Bob 114

Harley-Davidson have given a cubic inch boost to their entry level big twin, upping the Street Bob from 107 ci (1753cc) to 114ci (1868cc). Related articles on MCN 2020 Harley-Davidson Road Glide...

More cubes, power and tech for 2021 KTM 890 Duke

19 January 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

More cubes, power and tech for 2021 KTM 890 Duke

KTM have transplanted the motor and much of the firepower from the 890 Duke R into the 790 Duke, creating a new standard 890 Duke and pouring even more petrol onto the middleweight class inferno in...

ZX-6R and Ninja H2 among Kawasaki's 2021 Euro5 casualties

18 January 2021 by Dan Sutherland

ZX-6R and Ninja H2 among Kawasaki's 2021 Euro5 casualties

Kawasaki have confirmed that a number of models from across their line-up will not be updated for 2021 and Euro5 emissions rules.  Having released a statement late last year suggesting there were...

2022 KTM RC 125 offers MotoGP looks on learner budget

18 January 2021 by Dan Sutherland

2022 KTM RC 125 offers MotoGP looks on learner budget

The KTM RC 125 has been given its first major update, promising MotoGP-inspired bodywork, an updated chassis, revised engine, and more tech for the CBT-friendly sports bike in 2022. We’ve ridden the...

Sled with new sting: Hookie’s Scorpion kit customises Ducati Scrambler

13 January 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Sled with new sting: Hookie’s Scorpion kit customises Ducati Scrambler

Motorcycle customisers Hookie Co have turned their attentions to the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled creating the ‘Scorpion’ and if you like what they’ve done, you’ll be able to buy a kit to get the look...

The sound of Silence: European electric scooter brand hits the UK

13 January 2021 by Phil West

The sound of Silence: European electric scooter brand hits the UK

Silence may not be a household name in the UK, but they’re one of Europe’s biggest electric scooter brands and now they’re launching an innovative four-model range over here. Related articles on...