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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World Exclusive: Aprilia RSV-4 official pictures

22 February 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Aprilia has released these first official pictures of the RSV-4 World Superbike racing motorcycle. The photographs show the finished model that Aprilia plans to campaign in the 2009 WSB championship,...

Picture gallery: Bakker Grizzly All-Road

19 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

This crazy looking motorcycle is the Bakker Grizzly All-Road and is the creation of Dutch chassis specialist Nico Bakker. The motorcycle uses a tuned 2002 GSX-R1000 engine in a hand built frame. The...

Repsol replica 2008 Honda Fireblade unveiled

15 February 2008 by Chris Newbigging

An Italian dealer has created the first 2008 Honda Fireblade in MotoGP replica Repsol colours. The new CBR1000RR is stock apart from the Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden replica paint, and isn’t due to be offered as an official model at the moment.

Sachs update MadAss 125 for 2008

15 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

German motorcycle firm Sachs has released an updated version of the MadAss 125. The changes for 2008 have been mostly cosmetic with the addition of matt black alloy wheels with polished rims and a...

Spy pics: New BMW superbike breaks cover

15 February 2008 by Ben Purvis, Photo: Friedrich Weisse

This is the first picture of the near-finished version of BMW’s new superbike which has appeared after the motorcycle was caught testing in Spain. You can read our full story on the stunning new...

Wallpaper gallery: Triumph Speed Triple

14 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Triumph recently launched the latest version of its Speed Triple in Lanzarote. While the 2007 model was a hit, Triumph has made some subtle changes based on owners’ opinions. The changes to the...

Picture gallery: Suzuki GSX-R1000 Ultimate and Honda RC30

14 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Suzuki has released a limited edition “Ultimate Edition” GSX-R1000, with even more impressive performance figures than the standard motorcycle. Carbon wheels, Yoshimura exhausts, wavy brake discs and...

Percy’s MV Agusta Brutale

14 February 2008 by Ben Purvis

Just when you think MV Agusta can’t possibly launch another limited-edition version of one of its bikes, another one crops up – and the Brutale is the latest in line for the treatment. The all-white...

Gallery: KTM RC4 leaked pictures

13 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Last week KTM leaked official sketches of the RC8’s little sibling, the RC4. The motorcycle first broke cover in 2007, testing in Cagiva Mito bodywork. On track it was only two seconds slower than the...

BMW's uncrashable motorcycle

13 February 2008 by Ben Purvis

However hard kit manufacturers try to make crashing safer there’s always set to be a risk if you come off your motorcycle – but now manufacturers are working on ways to make the very act of falling...

Triumph USA

11 February 2008 by charlie colburn

I am a Triumph rider from as far back as 1964. I am now riding a 2006 Rocket 3 and love it. It is better than any thing Harley Davidson make, allthough I love the bonnevilles they are not large enough for the USA. Unless you are happy with being the little dog. The rocket takes no prisoners. Come on with the new 1700cc’s. Everything’s big in Texas.

First Kawasaki ZX-10R is competition prize

08 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

Kawasaki has announced the winner of a competition to win a 2008-spec ZX-10R. Stephen Crooks won the prize-draw, which was organised to attract customers to launch events conducted throughout...

Honda announces Fireblade launch date

01 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

Day two of the London Motorcycle Show saw Honda announce its latest CBR1000RR, XL700V Transalp, and CBF600 and 600S ABS models, which are due to be officially launched on February 21. The Fireblade...

Picture gallery: Insanity 749 minibike

30 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

The Insanity 749 minibike is claimed to be the smallest road legal motorcycles in the UK. MCN road tester Phil West reviews the bike in this weeks MCN (Wednesday 30th January) and we have a gallery of...

Video: Honda EVO6 concept looks good for producation

29 January 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Honda’s EVO6 concept bike that was unveiled at the Tokyo show in October could well be making its way into production. Factory insiders have confirmed to MCN that the 1800cc flat-six naked bike is seriously being considered. You can read the full article in the January 30 edition of MCN but in the mean-time check out the video on the right for a view of the bike on stage at the Tokyo show.

Triumph launches tweaked 2008 Sprint ST

29 January 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Triumph has just launched the 2008 Sprint ST with detail changes based on customer feedback. The bike now has a steel fuel tank to allow the use of magnetic tank bags, a new headlamp design to improve night vision and new footrests are claimed to be covered with more durable rubber. The bike’s engine, chassis and bodywork is otherwise unchanged. It costs £7999 (£8599 for the ABS version) on the...

New Peugeot Sum up 125cc scooter

28 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

Peugeot has announced the release of their brand new scooter, the Sum Up 125cc. The scooter features halogen headlights and a broad two person seat, ideal for carrying a pillion. Under the seat is the...

MCN Daily 25/01/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

25 January 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 32 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we hear Ken Livingstone proposing all urban areas of London get a 20mph speed limit, the first UK delivery of a Ducati Desmosedici takes place and Dani Pedrosa’s succesful hand surgery means he should be back riding next month. Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in...

First official pictures of new Moto Morinis

25 January 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Moto Morini sent these two images of the new Scrambler and 1200 Sport fresh from the photo shoot earlier today (January 25) exclusively to MCN. The bikes were launched last weekend at the Padova...

Video: Valentino Rossi’s riding tips on new Yamaha R6

25 January 2008

These are the first video clips of MotoGP hero Valentino Rossi filming a new riding DVD to celebrate 10 years of the Yamaha R series. The new DVD will be given away in a special event on March 15 at...

Video: First UK Desmosedici arrives

24 January 2008 by Michael Carroll

One lucky rider from Glasgow will be the first in the UK to take delivery of Ducati’s Desmosedici RR road bike. Ducati Glasgow is conducting public viewings of the bike this weekend, before handing...

Triumph's new 1700 cruiser: What do you think?

23 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

In this weeks MCN we have exclusive spy shots of Triumph’s 1700cc parallel-twin, designed to take on Harley Davidson at its own game. The motorcycle was spotted in Wales, in almost complete form, just...

MCN Daily 22/01/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

22 January 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Daniel Thornton

In episode 30 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show Yamaha tops the sales charts for 2007, four new bikes from Harley Davidson, Buell and Moto Morini and Rossi highsides out of the Sepang MotoGP test. Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email us here to let us know what you think of the new...

New Moto Morini Scrambler and 1200 Sport revealed

21 January 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Moto Morini has unveiled the new Sport 1200 and Scrambler at the Padova motorcycle show. Both motorcycles are based on the Moto Morini 9½ Sport, but with different styling and chassis parts to give...

Buell unveil Ulysses XB12XT

21 January 2008 by MCN

Buell have just unveiled their new Buell XB12XT to dealers in the US. The new Buell Ulysses XB12XT model was introduced today as the second model in the Buell Ulysses family of adventure...

New Harley Cross Bones revealed

21 January 2008 by MCN

Harley has just revealed the new Springer Cross Bones model – and it’s set to make its show debut at the MCN London Motorcycle Show at ExCeL next week! Full press release from Harley below: MILWAUKEE...

World’s first carbon-neutral motorcycle manufacturer revealed

21 January 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Branson is claiming to be the first ever carbon neutral motorcycle company. The brand was launched at the Motorcycle Trade Expo at the weekend, and emissions from building the Denmark designed and...

Black Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 revealed at Padova show

18 January 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Aprilia has revealed a second colour option for the new-for-2008 Dorsoduro 750 supermoto at the Padova motorcycle show. The Dorsoduro was unveiled last year at the Milan show, but only in white/red...

MCN Daily 16/01/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

16 January 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Dave Rawlings

In episode 28 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we hear that Ducati has plans for 10 more bikes before 2010, Nick Sanders has reached the terrorist threatened Mauritania and Max Biaggi has topped the second Phillip Island WSB test. Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email us here to let...

Ducati to launch ten new motorcycles by 2010

16 January 2008 by Ben Purvis

Ducati has announced plans to launch ten new bikes by 2010 during a presentation that’s currently happening in Milan. The firm says its plans include three new bikes for 2008 – presumably the Monster...

New Rieju paint schemes for 2008

15 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

Spanish motorcycle manufacturer Rieju has released these pictures of their new paint schemes for 2008. The 50cc RS2 Matrix will be available in racing blue and evil green. The RS2 will be priced at...

MCN Daily 14/0/08: Your daily motorcycle video news update

14 January 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Daniel Thornton

In episode 26 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show Suzuki confirm the details for the new Bandit 1250 GT, a police instructor is banned for speeding, Karl Harris rides for Yamaha in BSB and Cyril Despres races int he UK after the Dakar cancellation. Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email...