New Motorcycles for 2025 and beyond

Get the latest new motorcycle news from the experts at MCN. Our dedicated news team have their ears to the ground to provide you with the key stories you need to know about in the world of new bikes.

From covering the biggest trade shows to analysing the latest spy shots and official new model reveals, this is the only place you need to visit if you're interested in staying in the loop.

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Harley-Davidson to build 131 special CVO Road Glide RR bagger models priced at $110,000 each

10 March 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Harley-Davidson are marking their involvement in the King of the Baggers (KOTB) racing series with a limited run of 131 CVO Road Glide RR models, priced at a $110,000 (roughly £85,000 at time of...

Honda announce limited-run CRF450RX Rally in full HRC factory trim available for customer purchase

06 March 2025 by Nye Davis

Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has revealed a full-fat rally bike for the privateer market for the first time ever. Related: Honda CRF300 Rally review Called the CRF450RX Rally, the 138kg...

Incoming Morbidelli T125X brings adventure bike appeal to the next generation for under £4000

27 February 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Chinese owned Italian bike brand Morbidelli are launching a new learner-friendly 125 adventure model to the UK market this summer, priced at an accessible £3299 plus OTR charges. The Morbidelli...

The X-Factor: Ducati pack extra muscle into their cruiser line-up with new XDiavel V4 model

13 February 2025 by Nye Davis

Just when it seemed like Ducati had nothing left up their sleeve, the Bologna brand have pulled the covers off a highly revised XDiavel, giving Lucifer’s ride of choice two extra cylinders, more poke...

Royal Enfield and Icon reveal limited-edition Shotgun 650 model with only 100 available worldwide

07 February 2025 by Nye Davis

Royal Enfield have joined forces with US-based Icon Motosports to create a limited-edition Shotgun 650, set to launch via an exclusive online drop on February 12, 2025. Priced at £7399 in the UK,...

Stealth cruiser incoming | LiveWire launch laid-back S2 Mulholland electric bike

07 February 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Milwaukee electric motorcycle brand, LiveWire have launched a £17,890 S2 Mulholland cruiser, set to arrive in European dealerships imminently. The bike is based on the firm’s existing S2 range,...

Super stealth tourer | Indian expand cruiser range with blacked out Super Chief Dark Horse

06 February 2025 by Nye Davis

Indian Motorcycles‘ cruiser range grows once again for 2025 with the introduction of the new Super Chief Dark Horse. Related: Indian release specced-up Sport Chief for 2025 Priced at £22,295,...

Golden Jubilee! Honda mark 50 years of the Gold Wing name with light updates to the GL1800 family

04 February 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Honda have given their flagship tourer, the GL1800 Gold Wing, a light update to celebrate its golden anniversary. First launched as a production model 50 years ago, as the naked GL1000...

Modern mini retros tweaked! Honda update the Dax, Monkey and Super Cub for 2025

31 January 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Honda have announced 2025 updates to their ST125 Dax, Monkey 125, and Super Cub C125 learner-friendly retros, with new colours and Euro5+ compliance. Prices will now start at £4059 for the Monkey,...

KTM reveal long-awaited 390 Adventure update with new off-road focussed R and road-biased X models

30 January 2025 by Nye Davis

Little more than a week on from Stefan Pierer stepping away from his role as KTM CEO amidst ongoing financial uncertainty, the Ready to Race brand have pulled the covers off a revamped 390 Adventure...

Cruising in comfort: Harley-Davidson update Sportster S for 2025 with longer travel rear suspension

30 January 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Harley-Davidson have improved their Sportster S sports cruiser for 2025 with longer travel rear suspension. The first real update to the model since its launch in 2021, the rear linkage-mounted...

Triumph Speed Triple 1200RS gets semi-active Öhlins suspension for 2025 as RR model cut from range

27 January 2025 by Dan Sutherland

The 2025 super-naked arms race is hotting up once more, with a new Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS set to arrive in dealerships from April 2025, priced at £17,495 on the road. The 1160cc 12v inline...

Indian Motorcycle migrate more models to PowerPlus platform while also upping capacity to 1834cc

24 January 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Indian Motorcycle are doubling their liquid-cooled PowerPlus V-twin touring family for 2025 by migrating the Chieftain and Roadmaster over from the air-cooled 1890cc Thunderstroke platform to join the...

Specced-up Indian Sport Chief RT cruiser promises punch and practicality for 2025

24 January 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Indian Motorcycle are expanding their Chief cruiser line-up for 2025 with a new £21,495 Sport Chief RT model, which builds on the £20,295 standard Sport with uprated suspension, better audio, lockable...

Royal Enfield Classic 350 refreshed for 2025 with new tech, LED lighting, and fresh colours

24 January 2025 by Nye Davis

Royal Enfield have given their retro Classic 350 model a subtle refresh for 2025, adding a touch of modern practicality to the 1950s-styled machine. Related: MCN’s pick of the best retro biking...

Yamaha WR250F revamped for 2025 with chassis changes, power tweaks and improved suspension

24 January 2025 by Nye Davis

Yamaha have thrown a host of updates at their WR250F enduro bike for 2025, with tweaks made the motor, suspension and frame. Available now and costing £8700, the YZ250F derived off-roader gets a...

Ditch the dirt | Harley-Davidson introduce sportier new Pan America ST model

24 January 2025 by Nye Davis

Most adventure bike owners feel no need imitate Chris Birch by sending their pride and joy down the nearest mud and rut strewn green lane. Harley-Davidson know this, which is why they’ve come up...

BMW update their R18 cruiser stable with more torque, more tech, and styling tweaks throughout for 2025

21 January 2025 by Nye Davis

BMW have given their five-strong R18 cruiser range a tickle for 2025, introducing subtle chassis changes, styling tweaks, engine improvements and more on-board tech throughout. Launched in 2020,...

KTM expand off-road family for 2025 with new 390 and 125 Enduro R models

21 January 2025 by Nye Davis

KTM have lifted the lid on a pair of new small capacity dual sports, introducing the £5699 390 Enduro R and £4899 125 Enduro R, both of which are expected to arrive in UK dealers from March. The...

Three-cylinder Zontes ZT-703F adventure bike set to arrive in UK in Spring 2025 from £6999

21 January 2025 by Dan Sutherland

A year on from appearing as a concept bike at the 2023 EICMA trade show in Milan, the Zontes ZT-703F three-cylinder adventure bike is finally due in UK dealers from April. It’s one of three new...

Suzuki e-Address electric scooter launched in India could arrive in the UK in 2025

20 January 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Suzuki used the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi to launch their first battery electric motorcycle, with a spokesperson for the UK arm of the business suggesting it could be heading to our...

Yamaha announce tech-heavy updates to practical XMAX 300 and 125 scooters for 2025

17 January 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha have announced a raft of technical changes to their sporty urban XMAX 125 and XMAX 300 scooters for 2025, including a shift to Euro5+ compliant engines. The A2 licence-friendly 300s now...

Vespa release £12k limited-edition 946 Snake scooter in line with the Chinese lunar calendar

15 January 2025 by Nye Davis

The latest special edition scooter from Vespa has come to life with the introduction of the 946 Snake. Related: Piaggio Vespa GTS300 review Built to pay homage to the Chinese lunar calendar...

LiveWire reveal sporty new S2 Alpinista electric roadster with 'superbike-beating' acceleration

15 January 2025 by Nye Davis

LiveWire, the electric motorcycle off shoot of Harley-Davidson, have revealed their latest take on the battery powered S2 platform. Available now and called the S2 Alpinista, the new electric...

KTM release full details on 390 and 125 SMC R supermotos after debut teaser at 2024 EICMA trade show

14 January 2025 by Dan Sutherland

KTM are taking a business as usual approach, revealing two smaller-capacity single-cylinder supermotos, designed to tap into the A1 and A2 licence-holding hooligan market. The £5699 390 SMC R and...

KTM launch updated 790 Duke naked for 2025 with new TFT dash and electronics Demo Mode

08 January 2025 by Dan Sutherland

The KTM 790 Duke has been updated for 2025, with the 799cc LC8c parallel twin motor now tweaked to meet more stringent Euro5+ conditions. Now priced at £7999 and available from dealers from the end...

Spotted! Fresh photos show mid-sized Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 adventure twin in development

08 January 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Royal Enfield look set to be gearing up for the arrival of a larger new Himalayan 650 adventure bike, powered by the firm’s tried and tested 648cc parallel twin engine. Already used within six...

Sub-£5000 AJS Sedona 250 cruiser launched with A2 licence compliant V-twin engine

02 January 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Affordable low-capacity bike specialists AJS have launched a new Sedona 250 V-twin cruiser for 2025, priced at just £4599. Producing a claimed 26.6bhp at 9000rpm, and tipping the scales at 172kg in...

This CFMoto 800MT-X could be the budget-friendly dirt destroyer to topple established competition

01 January 2025 by Jon Urry

CFMoto have their sights set on the hardcore adventure market with a new middleweight option, the 800MT-X. With a price of just £7999 and a spec list that puts many rivals’ efforts to shame, it could...

Aprilia refreshes their 125 range to bring the RS, Tuono, RX and SX through Euro5+

27 December 2024 by Nye Davis

Aprilia have given their geared 125 range a tickle for 2025, upgrading the four-bike line-up with a smattering extra technology and a cosmetic refresh to sharpen them up. The single-cylinder,...

Moto Guzzi launch Stelvio Duecento Tributo honouring 200 years of the iconic Stelvio Pass

24 December 2024 by Jon Urry

Moto Guzzi must be running short of notable events to celebrate because for 2025 they have chosen to honour the 200th anniversary of the famous Stelvio Pass being opened to traffic through a new...

Benelli take inspiration from Harley-Davidson with all-new V-twin Leoncino Bobber 400

23 December 2024 by Nye Davis

Benelli are stepping into the bobber game with the introduction of their all-new Leoncino (Italian for lion cub) Bobber 400 cruiser. Joining the existing three strong Leoncino family, the...

Husqvarna show Vitpilen 801 concept packed with bespoke aerodynamic upgrades and underslung exhaust

23 December 2024 by Nye Davis

Husqvarna’s Vitpilen 801 naked bike has been tricked up for a new special edition concept roadster, fitted with a selection of high-performance aerodynamic goodies. Displayed for the first time...

Chinese owned Italian brand Benelli take to the rough stuff with new TRK 902 Xplorer

20 December 2024 by Jon Urry

The rugged middleweight adventure bike market is currently experiencing a resurgence and 2025 looks to see it grow again with the arrival of the Benelli TRK 902 Xplorer. Alongside established...

Tech in the town! Piaggio launch A2 licence friendly Beverly 310 urban scooter family for 2025

18 December 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Italian urban scooter specialists, Piaggio have revealed a new Euro5+ version of their Beverly scooter, equipped with a larger 310cc single-cylinder twist-and-go engine. The new bike is the latest...

Ready to Rally | KTM introduce more rugged 1390 Super Adventure R packing more advanced technology

12 December 2024 by Dan Sutherland

KTM have launched their most radical off-road focussed globetrotter to date, whipping the covers off a new 170.6bhp 1390 Super Adventure R. The V-twin rally-raiding behemoth joins the earlier...