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.

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World Exclusive: Harley-Davidson XR1200 gets go ahead for production

10 July 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Harley-Davidson has just announced that the XR1200 sports bike is to be made a full production bike. The XR1200 is based loosely around the XR750 race bike that dominates US flat track racing, but set...

The Buell 1125R, 2008 Buells, 2008 Harley-Davidson, and the Triumph Street Triple first test

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis / MCN Road Test Desk

Today has seen the launch of the 2008 Buell range, including Americas new superbike, the Buell 1125R. It’s also seen the launch fo the 2008 Harley-Davidson range. And we’ve also got the first report...

Anniversary-edition Harley-Davidsons

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

To celebrate its 105th anniversary in 2008 Harley-Davidson has created a range of eight Anniversary bikes across its new range. All the Anniversary bikes get a copper and black two-tone paint scheme,...

Fly-by-wire for 2008 Harley-Davidson tourers

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Harley-Davidson’s touring range – the Road King, Street Glide and Electra Glide models – have also been given the once-over for 2008. As well as gaining optional ABS the bikes have been give a raft of...

Harley-Davidson Nightster coming to the UK

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Harley-Davidson’s Sportster-based Nightster is set to go on sale in the UK later this year thanks to modifications to let it pass European homologation. Launched in America last year, the Nightster...

Harley-Davidson Rocker revealed

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Taking inspiration from the custom chopper scene, Harley-Davidson has created a whole new line of bikes in its Softail range – the Rockers. Two Rockers will be offered in the 2008 range, the standard...

Harley launches new Fat Bob

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Harley-Davidson has launched its new Dyna Fat Bob with the intention of boost sales in Europe and the UK. The bike is designed to reflect European custom trends, with a wide 130-section front tyre and...

Video: The official video of the new Buell 1125R for 2008

09 July 2007 by MCN News Desk

This is the official factory video to accompany the launch of the 2008 Buell 1125R. To read more about the first water-cooled bike from Buell in 14 years, click here, including why the it’s a serious...

New Buell 1125R revealed

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Finally America’s only sportsbike maker has become America’s only superbike maker with the launch of the new 1125R. Marking the first water-cooled Buell motorcycle since the first, two-stroke 750RW of...

2008 Buells updated

09 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

While the New Buell 1125R is guaranteed to be the talking point of the 2008 Buell range, the firm’s other bikes haven’t gone unchanged. While the Buell Firebolt has been dropped in favour of the new...

New V-twin sports motorcycle launches exclusively on our website

06 July 2007 by Marc Potter

At 9am Monday morning we’ll bring you the world’s first video and pictures of the most exciting sports bike we’ve seen since the Ducati 1098. Sadly we can’t say what it is yet as we’re under a strict...

Triumph Street Triple: First test

06 July 2007 by MCN Road Test Desk

Our tester is currently riding Triumph’s brand new Street Triple at its world unveiling near Lake Garda, Italy. Here’s what we’ve found out so far: “As expected it’s small, light, and a doddle to...

Suzuki's 2008 Hayabusa shows its aerodynamic skills

05 July 2007 by Tony Parter

THIS is how the all-new 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX-R1300R motorcycle will cut through the air. The image, directly from the Suzuki motorcycle R&D Department, has been made to show just how effective the...

Video: See the 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa in detail

04 July 2007 by Chris Newbigging

With our man now back from the 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa launch in Rome we can bring you the first full resolution video of the new bike. Check out the video below to see the 2008 Hayabusa in all its glory...

Take a look at the new KTM 2008 range

04 July 2007 by Nicola Fox

There’s something for everyone in KTM’s 12-bike off-road line-up for 2008. KTM has well and truly set the benchmark for off-road bikes, somehow managing to improve their models year on year. ...

New Suzuki prices and availability announced

03 July 2007 by Ben Purvis

Suzuki has confirmed that the new 2008 Hayabusa, which was officially unveiled on Monday night. The new motorcycle is set to cost between £8,900 and £9,100 when it goes on sale later this...

Video: First look as Suzuki launches 2008 Hayabusa

02 July 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Suzuki launched it’s new 2008 Hayabusa in Rome at 5:30pm on Monday night and we’ve got the first video of the new bike. Check out the player below to see the bike in the flesh and in action on the...

Hayabusa history lesson

02 July 2007 by Frank Green

Original 1960s Adam West Hayabusa Prototype. Just to prove nothing is completely original, except maybe the shift in fashion towards the Power Rangers.

Video: Ducati launch 1098 R World Superbike homologation motorcycle

30 June 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Ducati has launched the long awaited R version of the 1098 at the World Ducati Week in Misano. The bike is launched following the recent change of World Superbike rules to allow 1200cc twin-cylinder motorcycles to compete against the 1000cc fours. Watch the video of the unveiling of the Ducati 1098 R below and see the bike in action for the first time on footage sent back live from the...

2008 Suzuki GSX1300-R Hayabusa first official look

28 June 2007 by Chris Newbigging

This is the new 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa – though you’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise, as Suzuki has kept the design close to the original. Under the skin of the Hayabusa however, no part of the...

Video: See the Victory vision in action and hear its designers talk

27 June 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Victory’s stunning all-new Vision full-dress tourer is designed to take on Electra Glides and Goldwings and the designers think it will go down in history. Check out the video below to see the bike in...

Stripped-back Suzuki M1800RN motorcycle revealed

26 June 2007 by Ben Purvis

Suzuki is set to reveal its 2008 motorcycle range to dealers in America on Wednesday night, June 27,2007. And this will be among the new bikes; the new Suzuki M1800RN. Originally shown to dealers last...

New Piaggio Carnaby 125cc scooter goes on sale

25 June 2007 by Ben Purvis

Piaggio has revealed its new Carnaby 125 scooter – on sale now for £2411 on the road. Italian firm Piaggio is out to show that riding a scooter is a simple option for commuters, selling the Carnaby on...

Moto Morini's MM3 concept Multistrada rival shelved

22 June 2007 by Chris Newbigging

After giving the MM3 concept bike an early thumbs up, Moto Morini has made a u-turn and decided not to go ahead with the bike. The bike used the 1200cc v-twin with fly-by-wire throttle, traction...

Ducati Desmo stuck in traffic

20 June 2007

As part of my holiday in Italy we went to the Ducati factory, which was bloody great, but even better, on the way home what looked suspiciously like the new Desmosedici RR passed us, while we were stuck in trafffic.

Video: Aprilia's new V4 superbike engine

19 June 2007 by Angus Farquhar

With details of Aprilia’s new sportsbike emerging in the June 2 edtion of MCN we thought we’d show you footage of the bikes all new V4 powerplant. Check out the video below to see the new...

Exclusive pictures: Ducati Desmosedici RR up close

19 June 2007 by Andy Downes

MCN was granted exclusive access to the road-going version of Ducati’s DesmosediciRR last week – more than two weeks before the completely finished bike will be seen for the first time at World Ducati...

America only Ducati Sport 1000

18 June 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Ducati has released pictures of this special-edition Ducati Sport 1000, but unfortunately only North American riders will be able to buy it. The bike is the single-seat Ducati Sport 1000 with black...

2008 Kawasaki KX motocross motorcycles unveiled

13 June 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Kawasaki has released the first pictures of its updated 2008 model four-stroke motocross motorcycles, the KX250F and KX450F Both the Kawasaki KX250F and KX450F motorcycles have been subject to detail...

Aprilia to build 1200cc supermoto motorcycle to rival Ducati's Hypermotard

13 June 2007 by Ben Purvis

This is the first picture of Aprilia’s new V-twin supermoto motorcycle– aimed at taking the fight to Ducati’s Hypermotard. The Aprilia clay model you see here is set to be turned into a production...

Fuel-injected Enfield on the way

12 June 2007 by Chris Newbigging

For the first time in half a decade Royal Enfield is updating its air-cooled single engine to comply with emissions laws. The stringent Euro3 legislation requires lower emissions levels than is...

Test ride the Ducati Hypermotard at dealer open days

12 June 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Want to get a test ride on the all-new Ducati Hypermotard? Then check out your local Ducati dealer for details. UK dealers are holding open days for you to ogle the bike in the flesh and take test...

Motorcycle sales up 10 per cent in 2007

12 June 2007 by MCN News Desk

Figures released last week show that bike sales are up by 10% compared to this month in 2006. The Motor Cycle Industry Association document shows that adventure style bikes are showing the biggest...

Suzuki 'Address' commuters with 125cc bike

11 June 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Suzuki announced the UK introduction of the Address 125 commuter bike last week. The step-through style machine has a four-stroke 125cc engine with a semi-automatic four-speed gearbox and disc...

Matt black Triumph Scrambler

11 June 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Triumph is now offering the Bonneville Scrambler in matt black. The 865cc parallel twin is identical to current options apart from the paint, and is available now for £5899 on the road. See your local...

SV K8

10 June 2007 by Krystian G.

I always liked the concept of Suzuki’s SV but also hated the styling of the current generation. So I photoshopped something… Tell me how do you like my “vision” of a new SV?