MCN long-term test fleet 2023

Welcome to the 2023 MCN Long-term Test Fleet.

Over the course of the year we'll be putting serious miles on these 10 bikes to find out what they're like to live with.

Keep an eye out for written updates, videos and more. Click through to each individual page to get the latest updates as we pile on the miles.

Click on the pictures below:

BMW M1000R	Triumph Street Triple RS
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R	Honda Transalp
Yamaha Ténéré 700	Suzuki GSX-8S
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE	Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST
Ducati DesertX	Zero DSR X

BMW M1000R

Triumph Street Triple RS

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

Honda Transalp

Yamaha Ténéré 700

Suzuki GSX-8S

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE

Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST

Ducati DesertX

Zero DSR X

Check out previous MCN Fleets below:

Year: ALL

Party in the park! Suzuki's GSX-8S takes on a weekend of fun at Cadwell Park

15 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

When it was announced that the Suzuki Live event would return for 2023 as a weekend-long trackday celebration at Cadwell Park, I knew I had to be a part of it. With the gathering open to both...

From Zero to hero: Ali meets with the converted for an electric love-in

19 April 2023 by Alison Silcox

I’ve ridden the Zero DSR/X electric motorbike for the last few months, slowly getting to grips with the whole process of ‘owning’ an electric vehicle. The bike’s great to ride, comfortable, easy to...

MCN Fleet: Ducati DesertX goes back home for some diagnostic investigations

19 April 2023 by Richard Newland

You may recall that the Ducati DesertX long-term test bike has been suffering with a sporadic electronics issue, resulting in a loss of ABS and Traction Control, and a few other dash functions – the...

Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST

19 April 2023 by Saffron Wilson

To make the most of the 120th year of Harley-Davidson, I’m planning to adventure across Europe, take on the wiggly roads of Scotland and more on the Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST. Plus, being the owner...

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE

19 April 2023 by Michael Neeves

It’s going to be a supercharged year of tours on the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE. I’m heading to southern Italy, riding to the Austrian Alps in the summer and finishing off with a lap of Spain. If that...

Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid

19 April 2023 by Steve Herbert-Mattick

My favourite bike of 2022, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid arrives loaded with metal luggage, screen extension, heated grips, bash plate, rad guard and centrestand… and zero miles on the...

MCN Fleet: Carrying concerns on Honda Transalp

19 April 2023 by Gareth Evans

When I bumped into Editor and consummate biking expert Richard Newland in the office the other day, he asked if I kept the three-piece luggage on my Honda Transalp all the time. I said yes,...

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

19 April 2023 by Michael Guy

The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R is uncompromising in its bid to be the ultimate off-road focused big capacity adventure bike. My plans for 2023 include riding to some of the highest peaks in the UK...

MCN Fleet: Triumph Street Triple’s 2.4-litre smaller tank causes range anxiety

19 April 2023 by Emma Franklin

There are a whole host of updates to the 2023 Triumph Street Triple naked roadster family – masses of enhancements to the 765cc triple to liberate more power, chassis tweaks to make it even better...

MCN Fleet: Continental fast break - Ben takes the BMW M1000R on a mission to Motorrad Days Berlin

19 April 2023 by Ben Clarke

One of my favourite things to do with a motorbike is strap on some luggage and head for the horizon. Covid-permitting, I’ve taken a trip across the channel on all my long-term test bikes so far and...