New Motorcycles for 2025 and beyond
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Return of the Triumph Daytona! Iconic sportsbike returns as 660cc triple middleweight
09 January 2024 by
Triumph’s Daytona name has once again returned to the Hinckley firm’s line-up, with the iconic badge now fronting a new middleweight sportsbike, based on the highly popular Trident 660cc triple...
Zontes set sights on Tiger with new ZT-703F three-cylinder adventure bike for 2024
04 January 2024 by
Zontes Motorcycles have revealed a new ZT-703F adventure bike prototype, with the finished bike set to arrive by the end of the year featuring a 699cc engine. First mooted back in 2021, the engine...
Aprilia have been testing a naked version of the RS457 but it's more retro than Tuono
03 January 2024 by
These spy pictures give us the first look at Aprilia’s upcoming, retro-influenced naked version of their all-new twin cylinder RS457 sportsbike. And, with the retro Aprilia featuring an all-new...
Revealed: 2024 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition!
26 December 2023 by
KTM have unveiled their 2024 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition – a bike that they claim will set the ‘new benchmark’ in world motocross competition. The top spec version of the Austrian firm’s already...
Small capacity Aprilia RS457 Trofeo in the works for one make race series
25 December 2023 by
Aprilia are set to reveal a track-only Trofeo version of their A2 licence-friendly RS457 sportsbike, with official plans for a one-make race series in 2025. Latest news: Aprilia testing retro naked...
Benelli Tornado returns as humble A2-compliant twin
23 December 2023 by
The Benelli Tornado name is back for 2024! But, where it was once applied to an exotic 898cc triple superbike, it’s now returning for an A2 compliant parallel twin sportsbike to rival Honda’s...
Daytona 660 inbound? New Triumph model teased on social media ahead of January 2024 reveal
19 December 2023 by
Following spyshots shared with MCN back in August 2023, Triumph now look set to reveal a Daytona 660 soft sportsbike model on Tuesday, 9 January. We’ve ridden it: Triumph Daytona 660...
Ducati celebrate 2023 racing dominance with limited Panigale V4 and V2 series
18 December 2023 by
Bologna firm Ducati are celebrating a year of unrivalled racing success with a series of special edition Panigale V4 and V2 sportsbikes, revealed at a special ‘Campioni in Festa’ event in their home...
Affordability meets Italian style for new Benelli BKX300 mini adventurer
18 December 2023 by
With the wave of new, large capacity adventure bikes, it’s easy to overlook smaller entrants – such as Benelli’s all-new BKX300. Launched alongside a roadster version called the BKX300S, the new...
Ducati collaborate with luxury car brand Bentley to create exclusive Diavel V4 special
08 December 2023 by
Ducati have teamed up with luxury car firm Bentley to produce an exclusive version of their Diavel V4 muscle cruiser, limited to just 500 units. Called the ‘Ducati Diavel for Bentley’, pricing...
Langen reach for the stars: Brit firm go global with new LightSpeed
06 December 2023 by
British firm Langen, famed for their naked Two Stroke café racer, have confirmed to MCN that they are planning to go global with their incoming V-twin LightSpeed LS12 muscle cruiser. Unlike the...
Naked revival: Milano name returns to Moto Morini line-up with new 1187cc V-twin brute
05 December 2023 by
While Moto Morini’s virtually all-new X-Cape 1200 adventure bike was the star of the brand’s line-up at November’s Eicma 2023 trade show in Milan, it was the similarly powered Milano naked that...
Italjet get serious with radical 58bhp Dragster 559 Twin
05 December 2023 by
Scooters don’t usually grab much attention, especially when they’re still in the prototype stage. But then scooters don’t usually have 550cc twin cylinder engines producing nearly 60bhp, feature a...
Mini Thruxton ready to roll: Triumph/Bajaj tie-up looks set to gain faired 400 retro café racer derivative
04 December 2023 by
These spy shots recently snapped in southern Europe appear to show a new Triumph Thruxton 400 in the works, based on the firm’s latest small-capacity singles built in partnership with Bajaj...
Back with a vengeance: Honda’s CBR600RR is back after a six-year absence – but why?
30 November 2023 by
Honda have announced that their reborn CBR600RR will cost £10,499 OTR when it hits dealers in 2024. That’s £100 cheaper than Kawasaki’s latest Ninja ZX-6R, which also returns this year after departing...
Goodwood Revival goes green: sustainable fuels for old bikes at 2024 historic race event
29 November 2023 by
The 2024 Goodwood Revival meeting will be run using sustainable fuels, with both the historic cars and motorcycles having to make the switch. Next year’s event, which runs from September 6-8, will...
Brit MX shake-up: Full details on Triumph’s TF 250-X ahead of 2024 debut
28 November 2023 by
Triumph Motorcycles have finally spilled the beans on their 2024 TF 250-X mx racer, revealing further images and a full tech spec ahead of the firm’s 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship...
Hooligans rejoice! KTM unleash new Super Duke 1390 R
28 November 2023 by
KTM are marking 30 years of their naked Duke range in the only way they know how: by launching a brand-new 187.4bhp 1390 Super Duke R range powered by a monstrous 1350cc motor. It’s priced from...
Royal Enfield tease new Shotgun 650 cruiser at Motoverse festival in India
24 November 2023 by
Royal Enfield have teased fans in India with the first glimpse of a new Shotgun 650 cruiser, inspired by the SG650 Concept seen at the Eicma show back in 2021. We’ve already ridden it, so check...
BMW announce R12 nineT and R12 cruiser in rejuvenated boxer heritage range
23 November 2023 by
Ten years on from the introduction of the first R nineT retro in 2013, BMW have pulled the covers off two new R12 models – marking the start of a new generation for the German heritage...
Blast from the past! Kawasaki reveal retro ZX-10RR liveries
22 November 2023 by
Kawasaki used the first day of this year’s annual Motorcycle Live show in Birmingham to unveil three special retro colour schemes for their 2024 Ninja ZX-10RR superbike. On sale now as limited...
Moto Morini Corsaro Sport V-twin is one of the big surprises for 2024
17 November 2023 by
Moto Morini had one of the most popular stands at this year’s Eicma trade show in Milan, throwing their hat into the growing middleweight sportsbike sector with a new 749cc Corsaro Sport...
Next generation OSETs arrive: electric off-roaders coming in 2024
16 November 2023 by
Leading British electric off-road specialists, OSET, have launched what they claim is the “next generation” in battery powered fun and competition machines. Called the ‘TXP’ range – which stands...
MCN exclusive: Meet the new Langen LightSpeed LS12 - a Brit bruiser with 1000bhp-per-tonne
15 November 2023 by
Three years after launch of their first model, Britain’s youngest manufacturer Langen are back with an all-new bike – and the new £44,440 Langen LightSpeed LS12 is as far away from their 250cc...
Birthday bash! Norton celebrate 125 years with special liveries
15 November 2023 by
Norton Motorcycles are celebrating 125 years of the iconic British name with a number of special liveries, inspired by past motorcycling successes. Given the anniversary, a total of 125 bikes will...
Moto Guzzi makes the V85 TT better for your wallet
09 November 2023 by
Moto Guzzi has revealed a new and more wallet-friendly V85 for next year. There will be three V85 models from 2024 with the original, core V85 TT, as launched in 2019; the more touring orientated V85...
Vespa family gets updates at Eicma
09 November 2023 by
Alongside revealing the new twin-cylinder Moto Guzzi Stelvio at Eicma 2023, Piaggio Group bosses also went to the trouble of pulling the covers off a revised Vespa scooter range. Now fully...
Yamaha’s RayZR scooter boasts light weight, style and hybrid tech
09 November 2023 by
Yamaha’s all-new, entry-level 125 scooter not only has a name which evokes 1990s Motorola flip phones, it looks set to be a great buy both for young riders and commuters with its mix of light weight,...
Fantic Imola 125 concept hints at new road sportster
08 November 2023 by
Fantic may be largely celebrated for their off-road history, but a recent surprise reveal of two road-focussed 125 concept machines could hint at a new direction for the future. Already producing a...
Ducati honours the history books: Panigale V4 SP2 30° Anniversario 916 revealed
07 November 2023 by
Those of us old enough to recall the Ducati 916 launch in 1993 will remember how jaw-dropping it was, but few imagined that 30 years later it would still be seen as one of the most important bikes in...
Electric Himalayan and more! Royal Enfield’s electric plans revealed
07 November 2023 by
Royal Enfield used their platform at last week’s international show in Milan to offer audience members and online onlookers a glimpse into the future of the company – pulling the covers off an...
Everyday super naked: meet the new KTM 990 Duke
07 November 2023 by
KTM have whipped the covers off a brand-new 990 Duke naked, which takes over from the departing 890 as the firm’s mid-size sporting option – designed to thrill on track, as well cut the mustard on a...
Indian FTR gets MX treatment for ultra-rare special edition
07 November 2023 by
US brand Indian Motorcycle has announced a new, limited-edition version of their FTR1200 V-twin street tracker for 2024 along with a similarly limited-edition new bagger, the Challenger Elite. The...
Tree-mendous! Fully loaded Zero DSR/X Black Forest costs £23k but is at the cutting edge of electric bike development
07 November 2023 by
The limited-edition Zero DSR/X Black Forest is the highlight of leading electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero’s 2024 range. Based on the current DSR/X adventure bike, the Black Forest comes with a...
Kawasaki bolsters their A2 licence range with Ninja 500 and Z500
07 November 2023 by
Kawasaki have revealed not one but two new 500 parallel twins for 2024 – replacing the existing Ninja 400 and Z400 with a pair of larger 451cc options to meet the latest Euro5+ emissions...
Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid: the Ninja hybrid goes naked
07 November 2023 by
Less than a month on from the international press launch of Kawasaki’s Ninja 7 petrol electric sportsbike, the Japanese firm have doubled down on the planet conscious concept and revealed a second...