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Yamaha reveal 67-mile electric Xenter E big-wheel scooter due in spring 2027

Yesterday 14:46 by Ben Clarke

Yamaha are returning to the big-wheel scooter market with an electric model, revealing the 125-equivalent Xenter E at EICMA ahead of a European launch in spring 2027. Big-wheel – or ‘high-wheel’ –...

Flying Flea S6 electric scrambler slips to summer 2027 as Royal Enfield unveil colours at EICMA

Yesterday 11:10 by Ben Clarke

Royal Enfield‘s electric scrambler, the Flying Flea S6, won’t reach riders until summer 2027 – around six months later than first indicated – the firm have confirmed. The announcement was made at...

Castrol Honda RC45 sells for £26,450 at auction along with a host of other bikes new and old

Yesterday 10:58 by Tommy Begley

As reported on last month, over 200 classic motorcycles and vintage scooters went under the hammer by H&H Classic’s Final Sale of 2026 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull on Wednesday...

Pick up an authentic Ducati race bike from WSBK, Daytona, or BSB at Iconic Auctioneers' NEC event

Yesterday 10:41 by Tommy Begley

Iconic Auctioneers are running a large auction at The Classic Motor Show at Birmingham’s NEC on Sunday, 15 November. The massive 258 lot strong auction will be selling off a myriad of bikes...

Ducati preview Desmo250 EDS enduro as road-legal 250 joins off-road range from July 2027

04 November 2026 by Ben Clarke

Ducati have used Eicma to preview the Desmo250 EDS, a 250cc four-stroke enduro bike that will join their fast-expanding off-road range in Europe from July 2027 as part of the 2028 model...

‘It’s about being uniquely Norton’ - TVS boss talks exclusively to MCN about all-new model

04 November 2026 by Emma Franklin

TVS Motor Chairman and Managing Director, Sudarshan Venu insists Norton’s new 450 is about bringing the British brand to a wider audience without compromising its premium identity. Revealed this...

KTM tease surprise parallel-twin 450 RC sportsbike concept at Eicma trade show ahead of production

04 November 2026 by Dan Sutherland

KTM have subtly teased their future small sportsbike intentions with a new 450 RC parallel-twin concept model, displayed at the EICMA trade show in Milan. Although little official information is...

Benda introduces two new roadsters to their burgeoning lineup: the Vinster 700 and X 700 twins

03 November 2026 by Tommy Begley

The now 10-year-old Chinese motorcycle company Benda have just lifted the covers on a brand-new set of roadsters called the Vinster 700 and X 700. The two bikes are built on the same double cradle...

Could you be MCN's next News Editor? Get details of the role and apply right here!

03 November 2026 by Gareth Evans

Due to an internal move, at MCN we’re looking for our next News Editor. As one of the most prominent positions in the motorcycle industry, you’ll represent the brand at industry events and in...

Benda Capra 700 revealed at Eicma! Chinese cruiser brand's first adventure bike is a 72bhp V-twin

03 November 2026 by Ben Clarke

Chinese brand Benda have used Eicma to reveal their first adventure bike, the Capra 700 – a 692cc V-twin with a 21in front wheel that takes the cruiser specialists into entirely new...

Kove unveil two new electric models at Eicma! Meet the Bonic and E-500RR

03 November 2026 by Tommy Begley

Chinese manufacturer Kove have just uncrated two new electric bikes in their range, the road focused E-500RR and the off-road Bonic, with prices and release dates not yet disclosed. The...

Kove extend their adventure and rally bike line-up for 2027 including two 450 Rally models

03 November 2026 by Tommy Begley

Chinese bike manufacturer Kove have just expanded their adventure-focused Rally range to include 350cc and 125cc engines and updated machines in the 450cc category, with pricing and release dates...

Zero display new A1 licence friendly Project Ventura electric supermoto

03 November 2026 by Dan Sutherland

Electric brand, Zero Motorcycles used their stand at the EICMA trade show in Milan to unveil ‘Project Ventura’ – a new supermoto-inspired machine for A1 licence holders from as young as...

CFMoto confirm V4SR-RR superbike spec: 207bhp-plus V4, 15,000rpm and active aero

03 November 2026 by Ben Clarke

CFMoto have confirmed the headline specification of their V4SR-RR superbike at the Eicma trade show in Milan, promising more than 207bhp from an in-house 997cc V4, a 15,000rpm rev ceiling, a dry...

CFMoto unveil their latest middleweight adventure bikes in their MT range, the 550MT and MT-X

03 November 2026 by Tommy Begley

Chinese motorcycle giants, CFMoto have just lifted the covers on yet another pair of bikes in their formidable MT range. The road focused 550MT and adventure touring 550MT-X slot in between the...

2027 KTM 1390 Super Duke GT and EVO revealed! 187bhp sports-tourer adds auto AMT option

03 November 2026 by Ben Clarke

KTM have revealed the 2027 1390 Super Duke GT, bringing their sports-tourer into line with the 1390 Super Duke R Evo it’s based on – and for the first time offering it with a clutchless automated...

2027 KTM 1390 Super Duke R gets 8.8in touchscreen and Brembo Hypure brakes from the RR

03 November 2026 by Ben Clarke

KTM have updated the 1390 Super Duke R for 2027, handing their V-twin super-naked the 8.8in touchscreen dash and Brembo Hypure front calipers from this year’s limited-edition RR, along with new...

Aprilia reveal 500-off RSV4 Obscure Spe.Ed. with carbon wheels, MotoGP leg wings and 220bhp

03 November 2026 by Ben Clarke

Aprilia have revealed a new range-topping RSV4 called the Obscure Spe.Ed., a numbered run of 500 bikes with carbon wheels, mechanically adjustable Öhlins suspension and a MotoGP-derived aero package...

Piaggio bring back the Typhoon! 1990s budget scooter icon returns as a 10.5bhp 125 with TFT dash

03 November 2026 by Ben Clarke

Piaggio have revived the Typhoon, the budget scooter that became a fixture of 1990s city streets, as an all-new 125 aimed squarely at riders who want cheap, simple urban transport. The new version...

BMW reveal 215bhp M1000RS - limited-run super naked with M1000RR engine and carbon wheels

03 November 2026 by Ben Clarke

BMW have revealed the M1000RS, a limited-edition super naked that drops the full 215bhp engine from the M1000RR superbike into a stripped-back roadster – and which BMW claim is the most powerful naked...

Honda V3R900 E-Compressor production bike revealed at Eicma with titanium tank and AI voice control

03 November 2026 by Ben Clarke

Honda have revealed a prototype version of the V3R900 E-Compressor at Eicma in Milan, two years after the electrically supercharged V3 engine first broke cover at the same show as a bare motor in a...

Suzuki's new 150bhp GSX-10R bridges the gap between the supersport and superbike classes

03 November 2026 by Ben Purvis

There’s no doubt that modern superbikes are mechanical wonders capable of achieving unprecedented performance in the right hands, but their 200bhp-plus outputs and hefty prices are simply too much for...

A legend reborn as Suzuki reveals their latest 650 V-twin the SV-7S

03 November 2026 by Tommy Begley

Suzuki have just lifted the lid on a new iteration of the legendary 650 V-twin platform called the SV-7S. Strongly resembling the companies celebrated SV650 first introduced in 1999, which was...

Norton tease new 'urban 450' single-cylinder duo as entry level models for the brand's future

03 November 2026 by Dan Sutherland

Norton Motorcycles have pulled the covers off a pair of single-cylinder, A2 licence compliant naked roadsters, promising lean sensitive electronics, LED lighting, a touchscreen TFT display, and...

Livewire's at risk of losing its spark with further losses reported

03 November 2026 by Tommy Begley

American electric motorcycle company Livewire look to be in trouble, according to a financial report issued by the company. Livewire reported a net loss of $18.6m for the third quarter of 2026 and...

Adventure for all! Yamaha tease single-cylinder Ténéré 4 Concept for the A2 licence market

03 November 2026 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha have confirmed they are gearing up to introduce a new smaller Ténéré model to their adventure bike line-up, teasing a new A2 licence friendly Ténéré 4 Concept in Milan the evening before the...

Royal Enfield reveal long-awaited Himalayan 750 adventure bike for 2027

03 November 2026 by Ben Clarke

Royal Enfield have revealed the Himalayan 750, the biggest and most powerful Himalayan yet, with an all-new 743cc air/oil-cooled parallel-twin – the first 750cc engine in the firm’s...

Ducati reveal SP editions of the Streetfighter V4 and Panigale V4 both with carbon wheels

02 November 2026 by Dan Sutherland

It wouldn’t be a new bike show season without Ducati revealing some spicy new performance models, and this year both the Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4 are getting the full SP treatment – launched...

Ducati reveal Panigale V2 SP ahead of 2027 World Supersport with black livery and frost white wheels

02 November 2026 by Dan Sutherland

In recent years, Ducati have dominated top-flight production class racing across the globe. In 2026 alone, their Panigale V4R has won the World Superbike championship, the British Superbike...

Ducati reveal updated DesertX Rally model for 2027 built with off-roading in mind

02 November 2026 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati have pulled the covers off a new DesertX Rally model, which is set to arrive in dealers from April 2027, building on the standard version introduced at the start 2026. Although much of the...

Ducati's Diavel V4 and V4 S get an update for 2027 with electronic suspension and other goodies

02 November 2026 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati are introducing subtle updates to their Diavel V4 for 2027, as well as introducing a new S model variant with additional technology and added customisation. As before, performance comes...

Yamaha take aim at Honda's X-ADV with radical new RW700 adventure scooter duo and smaller RW350

02 November 2026 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha are muscling their way into the adventure scooter market for 2027 – launching a new RW700 and RW700 Explore alongside a smaller RW350, to take the fight directly to Honda’s continuously popular...

Honda roll out three-strong CBR1000RR-R Fireblade superbike line-up for 2027 including Works Edition

02 November 2026 by Ben Purvis

A three-pronged approach aims to put Honda’s CBR1000RR-R Fireblade back to the top of the superbike class in 2027 with a lineup that includes a revamped standard model, higher-spec SP and a new HRC...

Honda reveals the latest ADV in the range, with adventure looks and CBT friendly credentials

02 November 2026 by Tommy Begley

Honda have just unveiled the latest member of the ADV family, the A1-friendly twist-and-go ADV125. The Japanese manufacturer describes the new scooter as ‘an exclusive urban explorer’, with design...

Honda introduce more powerful CRF1150L Africa Twin range with more tech and fresh model variants

02 November 2026 by Dan Sutherland

Honda have announced major changes to their Africa Twin adventure bike family for 2027, confirming new models, plus a capacity jump from 1084cc to 1131cc across the line-up. Now known as the...

Ducati reveal all-black Monster Dark, a stripped-back entry point to the V2 naked range

29 October 2026 by Ben Clarke

Ducati have revealed the Monster Dark, an all-black version of their V2-powered naked that revives a livery dating back to the very first Monster of 1993. Mechanically it’s unchanged from the...