Motorcycle reviews

TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN 900 (2025-on)

• 64 bhp
• 60 mpg
• Low seat height

Triumph’s most popular modern classic gets livelier without sacrificing its charm

HONDA CB1000 HORNET SP (2025-on)

• 1000cc
• 155 bhp
• 48 mpg
• Medium seat height

The new Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is a breath of fresh air for motorcycling, in a world where performance bikes have become ever more expensive and out of reach

TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN 1200 (2025-on)

• 1200cc
• 104 bhp
• Medium seat height

As before Triumph’s Speed Twin 1200 mixes retro style, with flawless build quality, thoughtful detailing, high performance and comfort.

TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN 1200 RS (2025-on)

• 1200cc
• 104 bhp
• 64 mpg
• Medium seat height

It might wear retro threads and has a name inspired by the 1937 original but show it a funky piece of road and the RS is every inch the modern performance bike.

HONDA NT1100 (2025-on)

• 1084cc
• 100 bhp
• 56 mpg
• Medium seat height

Honda’s NT1100 is a hugely competent road focused tourer

KAWASAKI NINJA 1100SX SE (2025-on)

• 1099cc
• 134 bhp
• 50 mpg
• Medium seat height

Rides just like the outgoing Ninja 1000SX, but that’s no bad thing

ENFIELD CLASSIC 650 (2024-on)

• 648cc
• 46.4 bhp
• 60 mpg
• Medium seat height

A bike whose entire raison d’etre is to look like a 1950s roadster

HONDA NSS750 FORZA (2025-on)

• 745cc
• 57.8 bhp
• Medium seat height

Sharper looks, smarter brains and more practicality for Honda’s big-bore maxi-scoot

ENFIELD BEAR 650 (2025-on)

• 648cc
• 47 bhp
• 65 mpg
• Medium seat height

With scrambler-lite prowess and a dash more low-mid range grunt, Royal Enfield's Bear 650 is the dark horse Intercepter variant we've been longing for

BMW R1300GS ADVENTURE ASA (2024-on)

• 1300cc
• 143 bhp
• 46 mpg
• Tall seat height

The additional technology is sublime

BMW R1300GS ADVENTURE (2024-on)

• 1300cc
• 143 bhp
• 46 mpg
• Tall seat height

If you’re looking to buy an R 1300 GS Adventure and are thinking of keeping it relatively standard, there is only a very slight gain

HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 801 (2025-on)

• 799cc
• 104 bhp
• 63 mpg
• Medium seat height

It’s up there in the thrill charts with the best of its sports naked rivals

HONDA X-ADV (2025-on)

• 745cc
• 57.8 bhp
• 65 mpg
• Medium seat height

Bike or scooter? Who cares – Honda’s updated crossover adventure maxi-scoot still mixes fun, style and convenience

DUCATI MULTISTRADA V4S (2025-on)

• 1158cc
• 167 bhp
• Medium seat height

Still a touring tour de force

KAWASAKI VERSYS 1100 SE (2025-on)

• 1099cc
• 133 bhp
• Medium seat height

As a tool for trouble-free touring, the Versys 1100 is a class act...

KOVE 510X (2024-on)

• 498cc
• 47 bhp
• Medium seat height

An A2-compliant middleweight adventurer boasting brand-name parts and a sub-£6000 price tag.

CAN-AM PULSE (2024-on)

• 47 bhp
• Medium seat height

Can-Am, the historic dirt bike brand is back with models looking to the future!

CAN-AM ORIGIN (2025-on)

• 47 bhp
• Tall seat height

An advanced e-trailie that balances usefulness with riding enjoyment

CCM STREET MOTO (2024-on)

• 600cc
• 55 bhp
• 52 mpg
• Medium seat height

CCM’s most accessible and affordable model yet

VMOTO STASH (2024-on)

• 19 bhp
• 300 mpg
• Medium seat height

It has electric’s typical pluses and minuses: instant, smooth power, but limits on range