New Motorcycles from Eicma | 2024 and Upcoming Models

New motorcycles for 2024 at Eicma - 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 show in Milan – and MCN is on the ground to give you all the breaking news and in-depth analysis first. Check this page for more on the Eicma show throughout the day.

2008 Kawasaki ZZ-R1400 goes head to head Suzuki Hayabusa

2008 Kawasaki ZZ-R1400 goes head to head Suzuki Hayabusa

Kawasaki has released the 2008 ZZ-R1400 with a series of changes it claims were made to the ZZ-R1400’s engine is to meet emissions rules – but the nature of the changes suggests that Kawasaki is...

Paris Show 07: Suzuki launch at Paris Expo

Paris Show 07: Suzuki launch at Paris Expo

Suzuki are launching their 2008 range at the Paris Show today (Thursday) including the new GSX-R600 and GSX-R750. Check back here at 10pm tonight (Thursday) to see all the information on the new...

New Ducati Monster spied testing

New Ducati Monster spied testing

This is the world’s first spy shot of the all-new 2008 Ducati Monster, caught in secret tests on an Italian race circuit. The Ducati Monster is set to get its first major redesign since it’s...

Aprilia SL750 Shivers ready to test ride

Aprilia SL750 Shivers ready to test ride

The first batch of Aprilia SL750 Shiver demo motorcycles are about to ride in the country for you to test ride. Dealer staff are riding the Aprilia SL 750 Shiver motorcycles back from Aprilia’s Noale...

Honda previews new motorcycle models for Tokyo show

Honda previews new motorcycle models for Tokyo show

Honda has revealed a preview of the concept bikes it will show at next month’s Tokyo Motor Show. No less than three concept bikes are set to be shown. These are headed by the stunning Evo6 – a...

2008 Fireblade

Sorry guys, I love it. Believe me, in the flesh you will love it too. And yes I’m getting one of the first ones!

2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 colour options revealed

2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 colour options revealed

These are the colour schemes that will be available on the new-for 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycle. See MCN today for all the information on the new Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycle, which will be...

Dismount!

This was taken by a mate behind me at Zolder this year. The bike survived to do another session, hurt like hell the next day, slipt out on some oil. Lucky Lucky me!

Video: A Motocross bike from Benelli!

Check out our World exclusive video of Benelli’s brand new BX449 motocross bike, which we caught by chance, when we visited the Italian factory earlier this month. Better known for their superbikes and funky roadsters, Benelli’s new 52bhp, single-cylinder, 449cc competition off-roader features innovative ideas like a single-piece ‘monolith’ crankcase and a removable carbon fibre frame rail, which...

2008 Triumph motorcycle range revealed here

2008 Triumph motorcycle range revealed here

Triumph are due to launch their 2008 Triumph motorcycle range within the next few days. MCN will be adding each new Triumph motorcycle as details are released. By clicking on the images on each...

Aprilia Mana 850 rolling off production lines

This official video from Aprilia shows the Mana 850 finally going into production after many years of development. The Piaggio-designed 850 v-twin has a semi-automatic gearbox, which can also be switched to a fully automatic mode (like a scooter). The automatic gearbox also has two settings – a touring mode for relaxed riding with earlier gear-changes, and a sport mode which allows the engine to...

First picture of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600

First picture of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600

This is the first picture of the new Suzuki GSX-R600 for 2008. It appears the first official photo of the bike has been released to Spanish magazine Solo Moto, which has put this picture on its...

2008 Kawasaki 250cc Ninja - Hit or Miss?

2008 Kawasaki 250cc Ninja - Hit or Miss?

The first pictures of Kawasaki‘s forthcoming 2008 Ninja 250 motorcycle are circulating on the internet – and we can reveal it’s just one element of a whole new range of 250cc, four-stroke parallel...

Spy photos of new Kawasaki in Barcelona

Spy photos of new Kawasaki in Barcelona

Here are spy photos taken in Barcelona of a new Kawasaki model, seems to be a 250cc.

South African track day

South African track day

How’s this for a track day in South Africa? www.track-daze.co.za

2008 Honda CRF450R and 2008 Honda CRF250R revealed

2008 Honda CRF450R and 2008 Honda CRF250R revealed

Honda has revealed the 2008 Honda CRF450R and 2008 Honda CRF250R flagship motocross and enduro motorcycles. The two motorcycles have been given a series of detail changes and redesigned parts to keep...

New colours for the 2008 Kawasaki ER6n

New colours for the 2008 Kawasaki ER6n

Kawasaki has revealed the 2008 Kawasaki ER6n. The 2008 model will be unchanged from previous motorcycles, but will be available in three colourschemes. The 2008 Kawasaki ER6n will be offered in a pure...

Kawasaki VN2000 gets a traditional cruiser look

Kawasaki VN2000 gets a traditional cruiser look

The 2008 Kawasaki VN2000 cruiser motorcycle has been given a classic makeover with just a few changes to alter the motorcycle’s attitude. It has been labelled as the Kawasaki VN2000 Classic but most...

New colours for the 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 motorcycle

New colours for the 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 motorcycle

The 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 motorcycle gets a brand new look thanks to an all-white paint scheme, red seat and red spokes on the wheels. The 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 motorcycle is also available in traditional...

Colour changes for the 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R motorcycle

Colour changes for the 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R motorcycle

Kawasaki has revealed the 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R, and although the motorcycle remains mainly unchanged, there are three colour options. The 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R is available in plain blue or black, or a...

2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R motorcycle revealed

2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R motorcycle revealed

The first pictures of the 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R motorcycle reveal Kawasaki is going all-out to win back riders with an extreme new ZX-10R, following the contraversial rounded look of the 2006 Kawasaki...

2008 Kawasaki motorcycles revealed here

Kawasaki is releasing the 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle range today, and we’ll be adding each new Kawasaki motorcycle as details are released. By clicking on the images on each article, you’ll be able to download an image suitable for use as a desktop wallpaper. The 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R motorcycle The 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R motorcycle

See the American 2008 Yamaha R6 colours

See the American 2008 Yamaha R6 colours

We’ve already published the first official pictures of the 2008 Yamaha R6, but here are the colours available in the United States of America. The European Yamaha R6 colours are black, blue and white,...

New colours for the 2008 Yamaha R1 motorcycle

New colours for the 2008 Yamaha R1 motorcycle

Yamaha has unveiled the 2008 Yamaha R1 – and although the motorcycle has not been radically changed, it does come in a choice of three new colour schemes. The 2008 Yamaha R1 is available in blue,...

New colours for the 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 motorcycle

New colours for the 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 motorcycle

Yamaha has revealed the 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 – and although the motorcycle has not been radically changed, there are two new colourschemes. The 2008 Yamaha XJR1300 is available in either black or...

New colour for the 2008 Yamaha MT-03 motorcycle

New colour for the 2008 Yamaha MT-03 motorcycle

Yamaha has revealed the 2008 Yamaha MT-03, and although the motorcycle stays unchanged, it does get a distinctive new paintscheme. The 2008 Yamaha MT-03 is available in bright red, which certainly...

2008 Yamaha T-Max XP500 scooter revealed

2008 Yamaha T-Max XP500 scooter revealed

The Yamaha XP500 T-Max scooter has also been updated for the 2008 Yamaha motorcycle range. The Yamaha 500cc-liquid cooled parallel twin scooter gets a new frame, a larger fuel tank, four-piston...

New 2008 Yamaha XV1900 Raider custom cruiser motorcycle

New 2008 Yamaha XV1900 Raider custom cruiser motorcycle

This is Yamaha’s aggressive new drag-style XV1900 Raider custom cruiser, which will only be available in the USA. The 1854cc air-cooled v-twin motorcycle engine powering the Yamaha Raider is from the...

2008 Yamaha WR250R and WR250X off-road and road motorcycle revealed

2008 Yamaha WR250R and WR250X off-road and road motorcycle revealed

Yamaha is introducing two fuel-injected versions of the WR250 – one road biased and one more suited to off-road. Yamaha claim the Yamaha WR250X is based around the road rider where the Yamaha WR250R...

The 2008 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere revealed

The 2008 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere revealed

Yamaha’s iconic660 Tenere Paris-Daker replica motorcycle is making a return for 2008 with an all-new design. The 2008 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere uses the 660cc liquid-cooled single from the Yamaha XT660X in...

New colours for 2008 Yamaha FZ1

New colours for 2008 Yamaha FZ1

Yamaha has revealed the 2008 Yamaha FZ1, which will have no major changes – and will come in a choice of three colours. The three new colour options for the 2008 Yamaha FZ1 are Black, Silver or...

The 2008 Yamaha R6 motorcycle revealed

The 2008 Yamaha R6 motorcycle revealed

Yamaha has given the new 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 a complete workover and despite the motorcycle looking pretty similar to the current Yamaha R6, it gets a new frame and swingarm, reworked 599cc engine, new...

See the most important motorcycles of 2008 here

See the most important motorcycles of 2008 here

The next seven days are the most important in the motorcycle launch calendar – as well as riding two of the most important new motorcycles, Motor Cycle News will have the first pictures of a host of...

World first test: 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa

World first test: 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa

MCN Road Tester Adam Child is currently getting a world first ride aboard Suzuki’s eagerly anticipated new Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa at the humungously fast Saltzburgring in  Austria. Here’s what he’s...

New Ducati monster?

New Ducati monster?

An impression of the new Ducati Monster seen in a Spanish mag while on holiday. Looks quite nice.

Preview of the new Ducati DesmosediciRR

The first ride of the Ducati Desmosedici RR may have been delayed due to hurricane conditions at Misano, but while the test is rescheduled by Ducati, this video might help keep your anticipation building. Also, get to hear information regarding the bike exclusively from Claudio Domenicali himself.