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Bear necessities! Royal Enfield launch stripped back 650 scrambler inspired by Californian desert racing

30 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Royal Enfield have lifted the lid on a new Bear 650 scrambler, featuring the familiar air/oil-cooled 648cc parallel twin engine found in the rest of their 650 range making it a total of five models...

Maeving awarded prestigious Simms Medal by the Royal Automobile Club for motorcycling innovation

30 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

UK-based lightweight electric motorcycle brand, Maeving have been awarded the Simms Medal for ‘an outstanding contribution to motoring innovation’ by the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) in London. The...

Self-shifting sports tourer: Yamaha's Tracer 9 family grows to include optional semi-auto gearbox

29 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha are continuing their onslaught of new model releases with the introduction of a revised three-cylinder Tracer 9 family that sees the addition of the firm’s latest semi-automatic Y-AMT...

Modern Classics assemble! Triumph celebrate 1907 heritage logo with special edition Icon collection

29 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Triumph are once again dipping into their heritage for a range of new special editions – this time launching a seven strong line up of classics sporting their original 1907 logo. Related: Best...

Superbike to super-naked | How Honda tweaked the 2017 Fireblade engine for the 2025 CB1000 Hornet

28 October 2024 by Ben Purvis

Slotting a previous-generation superbike engine into a naked bike chassis has been an easy shortcut to building a high-performance roadster for years – Honda’s original CB900F Hornet did it by reusing...

Revealed: The best medium and large vans you can buy right now, in partnership with Parkers

28 October 2024 by MCN

MCN has partnered with Parkers – the definitive resource for car buying advice in the UK – to bring you the award for the Best Medium Van of the Year and Best Large Van of The Year in their...

Concerns mount as more major motorcycle dealership chains enter administration amid sales shortfall

25 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Three major dealership chains across the UK have recently entered administration, with slow sales and rising costs cited as some of the reasons for decline. New bike registration data released by...

Purists rejoice! Manual version of KTM's incoming 1390 Super Adventure S confirmed featuring 170bhp

24 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

KTM have launched yet another version of their 2025 1390 Super Adventure S, this time with a traditional manual gearbox. Related: Bosch launch six new radar cruise features with KTM The Super...

Radically revised Yamaha MT-07 sheds weight despite tech overhaul but retains the same CP2 engine

24 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha’s parallel twin MT-07 naked first hit the market back in 2014, and for 2025 it enters its fourth generation with a new chassis, looks, electronics, overall weight reduction, riding position,...

Pierer Mobility AG reduce executive board from six to two as financial difficulties continue

24 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

KTM parent company Pierer Mobility AG have announced a reduction in their executive board as they continue to tackle financial difficulty across their portfolio. Back in September, the business...

Exclusive spy shots reveal new urban electric Royal Enfield model to rival Maeving's RM1S

23 October 2024 by Carl Stevens

It’s no secret that Royal Enfield have been working on electric motorcycles for some time, but these exclusive spy shots indicate that the Indian firm’s first battery-powered bike could be launched...

Honda expand their CMX1100 Rebel cruiser range for 2025 with new factory custom SE derivative

23 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Honda have expanded their laid-back CMX1100 Rebel cruiser line-up for 2025 – taking the range from two to three with the inclusion of a new factory custom SE derivative. Related: Honda launch...

KTM launch semi-automatic 1390 Super Adventure S Evo for 2025 boasting 170bhp

22 October 2024 by Nye Davis

KTM have given their flagship adventure model the big-bore treatment, revealing the all-new 1390 Super Adventure S Evo with a semi-automatic gearbox. Related: KTM 1290 Super Adventure S...

Triumph launch road focussed Tiger Sport 800 triple tourer for 2025 costing £10,995

22 October 2024 by Nye Davis

Triumph are aiming for middleweight sports touring supremacy with the launch of their new sub-£11,000 Tiger Sport 800. Set to hit showrooms in March 2025, this new model plugs the gap left by the...

Braking firm Brembo buy suspension brand Öhlins for €370 million

21 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Italian braking specialists Brembo have announced the purchase of world-renowned suspension component firm Öhlins. Related: Brembo launch advanced Hypure calipers “Öhlins is a strong fit for...

BMW take aim at the commuter market with updated C400X & C400GT scooters for 2025

21 October 2024 by Jon Urry

BMW are making a push into the urban mobility segment in 2025 by upping both the standard specification level and list of optional extras on their two mid-sized scooters – the C400GT and...

Yamaha’s A2 legal R3 sportsbike gains a fresh new look, aero, and more for 2025

18 October 2024 by Jon Urry

Yamaha have upped the spec of their A2-legal R3 sportsbike for 2025 with not only a fresh look but also added tech and an uprated chassis. Related: MCN’s guide to the best A2 friendly...

Live and let bid! Bond bikes donated by Daniel Craig bag £60K for RNLI

18 October 2024 by Nye Davis

A pair of limited-edition Triumph motorcycles gifted by James Bond star Daniel Craig have fetched £60,000 at auction, with all proceeds going to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in...

Motocross legend and 15-time AMA champ, Ricky Carmichael opens up about the Triumph TF 450 RC

18 October 2024 by Greg Moss

Triumph chose this year’s Motocross of Nations at Matterley Basin in Hampshire to launch their long-awaited four-stroke 450 MX bike. Called the TF 450 RC (RC for Ricky Carmichael) Edition, the...

Husqvarna unveil revised Norden 901 Expedition with even more touring ready tech for 2025

18 October 2024 by Nye Davis

Husqvarna have revised their flagship adventure offering with the launch of the 2025 Norden 901 Expedition. For the new year, the Expedition gets subtle changes to improve both hardware and...

Got rizz? Ducati unveil Scrambler 10° Anniversario Rizoma Edition limited to just 500 units

17 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati are marking 10 years of their laid-back Scrambler family by collaborating with accessory experts Rizoma on a special edition limited to just 500 units. Related: Ducati unveil revamped...

Austrian sportsbikes are back! KTM let us loose for a quick spin on their prototype 990RCR

16 October 2024 by Carl Stevens

The sportsbike sector is dead, right? Absolutely not. In fact, for 2025 it’s getting bolder and bigger than it has been for a long time, with serious machinery spanning pretty much every stage of the...

Spyshots reveal heavily updated 2025 Aprilia Tuono V4 super-naked... and it now has wings

16 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Aprilia look set to reveal a next-generation Tuono V4 super-naked family in the coming weeks, following fresh spy shots capturing a pair of development bikes on the road with changes including...

Retro bike brand AJS roll out back-to-basics Bilston 125 with a wallet-friendly price tag of £2349

16 October 2024 by Nye Davis

A cheap and cheerful 125 is a breath of fresh air in a market saturated with tech-laden and costly bikes – especially when it packs as much old-school charm as the AJS Bilston. Related: Find out...

Suzuki are set to celebrate 25 years of the iconic Hayabusa at Motorcycle Live 2024

15 October 2024 by Nye Davis

Suzuki are gearing up to celebrate 25 years of their legendary Hayabusa at Motorcycle Live, taking place November 16-24 at Birmingham’s NEC. The Japanese manufacturer will roll out a dedicated...

Pioneering Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica have officially filed for bankruptcy

15 October 2024 by Nye Davis

Italian electric superbike manufacturer Energica Motor Company has filed for liquidation, marking the end of their decade-long run as a leader in high-performance electric motorcycles. In a...

Heavily revised Triumph Speed Twin 900 retro to hit the road at £9195 in February 2025

15 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Following the recent launch of the updated Speed 1200 retro roadster family, Triumph have now revealed a heavily revised Speed Twin 900 upright for 2025, too. Related: 2021-on Triumph Speed Twin...

Official motorcycle theft statistics show an overall reduction in all but two areas across the UK

15 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Official police data supplied to MCN by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has shown a 7.9% drop in bike thefts across the UK. Related: MCN’s pick of the best security devices Related:...

Honda launch production CB1000 Hornet range for 2025 with prices starting from £8999

15 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Honda are massively undercutting the super naked competition for 2025, with a new 149.7bhp CB1000 Hornet starting at just £8999 – £3000 less than a Suzuki GSX-S1000, and over £5300 less than a...

Completely Motorbikes dealership chain enters administration: new buyer sought

14 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Completely Motoring Limited, the company behind multi-franchise motorcycle dealership chain Completely Motorbikes have confirmed that they have entered administration alongside Thunder Road...

Industry data shows motorcycle sales continue to fall short despite late summer registration boost

14 October 2024 by Nye Davis

The latest figures released by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) have shown a significant boost in bikes sold compared with August, with machines in the 1000cc-plus bracket seeing more than...

KTM confirm goodwill scheme will cover the costs of all historic and future LC8c camshaft repairs

11 October 2024 by Carl Stevens

KTM representatives have confirmed to MCN that LC8c parallel twin models affected by a camshaft wear issue will be repaired under goodwill, whether still in warranty or not. “We’re working really...

Screen if you want to go faster! KTM unveil pair of tech-filled TFT dashboards

10 October 2024 by Nye Davis

Alongside spilling the beans on their new AMT system, KTM have lifted the lid on two new TFT dashboard designs to be featured on their 2025 flagship machines, before trickling down to lower models in...

Welcome to the clutchless future as KTM announce their new AMT system for selected 2025 models

10 October 2024 by Nye Davis

KTM have officially joined the automatic arms race with the unveiling of a new Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) system. The Austrian brand previously teased the system as a prototype on the Iron...

Yamaha R9 sportsbike gets winglets and 117bhp CP3 triple motor for less than £13,000

09 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

After years of internet rumours, online teasers, and manufacturer hints, Yamaha have finally revealed a full production R9 supersport bike for 2025 featuring winglets, lean-sensitive electronics, and...

Aprilia's ground-effect can help racers and trackday fans ride faster than ever, here's how it works

08 October 2024 by Jon Urry

The current crop of MotoGP bikes look more like spaceships than motorcycles due to advancements in aerodynamics and its increasingly important role in cutting lap times to the absolute...

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