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Gold Star returns! Iconic British BSA brand resurrected by Mahindra
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BSA are back! The iconic British marque has risen from the ashes with a brand-new Gold Star 650 single, set to arrive in dealers from March 2022. The mid-sized retro roadster has been developed in the...
Bimota boss confirms Kawasaki H2 SX-powered Tesi tourer is on the way
02 December 2021 by
Bimota are thinking big with two new models revealed at the European Eicma motorcycle show in Milan last week, along with bold plans for more groundbreaking machines in the near future. The firm are...
Café Racer version of Norton V4SV superbike unveiled
02 December 2021 by
Norton have unveiled their first entirely new machine since TVS took the reigns with the V4 Café Racer. Due to be publicly unveiled at Motorcycle Live this weekend, the V4CR is based on the 185bhp...
CFMoto get serious with new track focussed SR-C21 sportsbike concept
30 November 2021 by
CFMoto have made their future track-focussed intentions very clear - revealing a new SR-C21 sportsbike concept at the Eicma trade show, in Milan. The Chinese bike firm, who are the latest name to...
Getting RC: Naked version of the Bimota KB4 sportsbike unveiled
30 November 2021 by
You wait for one Bimota to come along, and then two arrive all at once. Revealed alongside the stunning KB4 at the Eicma Motorcycle Show in Milan, comes the KB4 RC – a bold and brash naked. Related...
F.B Mondial revive past Piega name for futuristic 125 naked roadster
29 November 2021 by
F.B Mondial are reviving the Piega name after 21 years for a minimalist learner-legal streetfighter, complete with winglets and a TFT dash. The Piega name was previously used in the firm’s 2001...
Zero’s latest tech allows sweeping upgrades to be made via an app
29 November 2021 by
There’s no question we live in an instant-gratification society but the latest development from electric bike pioneers Zero takes it to a new level by offering 'over-the-air' updates that can...
Harder, better, faster, stronger: Ducati update the V4 Panigale to be ever more track focused
25 November 2021 by
Ducati have given their top of the range Panigale V4 superbike an update with a view to making it an even more potent track performer, while also making it a bit easier to ride for us mere...
KTM sportsbike is ready to roll: Road-going 990 parallel twin race-rep caught on camera
25 November 2021 by
KTM are readying their biggest fully-faired sportsbike since the full-on RC8 V-twin left production in 2015. Having dived head-first into the superbike market with the RC8 in 2008, the company have...
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT refined for 2022
24 November 2021 by
KTM have waved their magic wand at the ultimate sports tourer for hooligans resulting in a plethora of small but welcome upgrades to the 1290 Super Duke GT. Internally the motor has been given a...
New Ninja on the radar: Kawasaki’s supercharged H2 SX flagship gets major makeover for 2022
23 November 2021 by
Say ‘hello’ to the new supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, the bike which, due to a raft of revisions including being the first Japanese machine to adopt Bosch’s advanced radar-guided electronics, is,...
Kawasaki Versys 650 gets big bike makeover for 2022
23 November 2021 by
Kawasaki’s popular, twin cylinder all-rounder, the Versys 650, is getting a significant makeover for 2022. Related articles on MCN Kawasaki Z650RS review Kawasaki Z650 review Kawasaki Ninja 650 Most...
Carbon-clad Bimota KB4 retro sportsbike finally ready for the road
23 November 2021 by
After almost two years of development shots, hushed conversations, and spoon-fed details, Bimota have finally revealed their finished '70s-inspired KB4 retro sportsbike at the Eicma trade show in...
Royal Enfield SG650 concept: A new direction for much-loved company
23 November 2021 by
This radical, 650cc, twin cylinder concept cruiser has been created by Royal Enfield to explore possible directions the Indian company’s future bikes might take. Called the SG650, it’s based on the...
Katana sharpened! Suzuki roadster gets 2022 engine and electronics updates
23 November 2021 by
Suzuki’s popular retro-inspired Katana roadster has got a significant makeover for 2022 to gain more power, improved electronics, uprated dash, new colours and more! Originally introduced in 2019 as a...
Full details: New Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello breaks cover at Eicma
23 November 2021 by
Moto Guzzi have released more details on the V100 Mandello, which signifies a huge step forward for the brand. Best known for their low-tech retro machines of late, the new V100 is the most...
Aprilia updates RS660, Tuono and unveils all-new scooters
23 November 2021 by
Aprilia has brought out two new versions of its popular Tuono 660 and RS660 sportsbike, as well as all-new 125 and 200cc scooters. The Tuono 660 (pictured above) is now available in ‘Factory’ trim,...
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Raid Prototype unveiled
23 November 2021 by
Yamaha have unveiled a radical off-road focused concept based on the popular Ténéré 700 that they say "is just the beginning". The Ténéré 700 has been an incredibly successful bike for Yamaha...
Elefants in the room: MV Agusta borrow a slice of Cagiva’s Dakar racing heritage for two new adventure bikes
23 November 2021 by
MV Agusta have dived headfirst into the adventure bike market, revealing two mud-plugging models inspired by the Dakar Rally success of the Cagiva Elefant. Related articles on MCN MV Agusta Turismo...
Honda gives Fireblade major improvements for 2022 and 30th Anniversary SP fully unveiled
23 November 2021 by
There wasn’t much wrong with Honda’s CBR1000RR-R and SP superbikes – they were brand-new just two years ago, after all – but Honda has improved them anyway. Related articles on MCN Honda CBR1000RR-R...
Ready for small ADVenture? Honda unveil 350 version of their adventure scooter
23 November 2021 by
Meet the new Honda ADV350, a scooter the Japanese firm say is conceived to mix the sophistication and practicality of a conventional, mid-range scooter with a fashionable rugged style as inspired by...
New Yamaha MT-10 SP raises the bar: Latest Ohlins suspension leads changes to Japan’s top super naked
22 November 2021 by
Following Yamaha’s recent unveiling of a virtually all-new MT-10 super naked with six extra bhp, refreshed styling, improved brakes and new TFT dash, comes this even higher spec SP version. Related...
Kenyan-built Opibus expected to cost under a grand
18 November 2021 by
This rugged two-wheeler might not win any beauty contests but it could change the world by being the first electric bike built in Africa with the idea of being so affordable and practical it could...
Affordable Mutt FSR125 and 250 get racier wheels, styling and more
17 November 2021 by
UK firm Mutt Motorcycles have unveiled two updated FSR models. Still based around a Chinese-built, old-school air-cooled single in either 125cc/12bhp or 250cc/21bhp guises, the two bikes are the...
Semi-active super naked: KTM reveal 1290 Super Duke R Evo with electronic WP springs
16 November 2021 by
KTM are updating their snarling V-twin 1290 Super Duke R range for 2022, revealing a new Evo model complete with WP semi-active suspension. Already impressively damped in standard trim, thanks to full...
Yamaha TMAX goes to the max! Top-spec scoot gets more tech and a major restyle
16 November 2021 by
Yamaha have updated their flagship maxi-scooter, the TMAX Tech Max, for 2022 with sportier looks and bang up-to-date tech. The front-end is now more muscular with reshaped and higher headlights and...
BMW’s R18 cruiser turned into tasty café racer in tie-up with Japanese custom king
16 November 2021 by
This ‘sport endurance’ version of BMW’s R18 cruiser is the latest one-off custom to be made out of collaboration between the German firm and some of the world’s leading bike builders. Related articles...
Happy Kawi-Versary to the Zed: Kawasaki tease 50th birthday special
15 November 2021 by
Kawasaki are poised to reveal an anniversary retro naked model to mark 50 years since the introduction of the Z1. Although the company will not be drawn on anything concrete at this stage, a 21-second...
The everyday Streetfighter? Ducati's new V2 takes tech from baby Panigale
11 November 2021 by
Ducati are broadening the appeal of their Streetfighter line-up for 2022, revealing a more approachable £14,995 V2 model based on the Panigale V2 sportsbike. It’s been almost two years since Ducati...
The full SP: Ducati launch blacked-out lightweight Streetfighter V4 SP
11 November 2021 by
Ducati have launched their most bonkers super naked to date – a lighter version of the Streetfighter V4 S boasting an exclusive paintjob, single seat and components taken from the Superleggera V4...
Honda reinvent the superbike: Composite and cast alloy monocoque patent revealed
10 November 2021 by
It’s been more than 35 years since the Suzuki GSX-R750 laid the template that almost every Japanese superbike still follows – but Honda have been hard at work creating a machine that might topple the...
Yamaha give their bold and bonkers MT-10 a significant upgrade for 2022
09 November 2021 by
Yamaha have updated the MT-10 for 2022, making what promises to be the most powerful version yet. The MT-10 has been a popular fixture in the range, sitting atop the MT tree since its introduction in...
For a limited time only: Triumph unveil three new special editions
09 November 2021 by
Triumph have unveiled a raft of new special editions based on the Rocket 3 R and GT, Thruxton RS and Street Twin models. Although the numbers won’t be limited, each of the specials will only be on...
Rebooted Yamaha XSR900 retro packs a bigger punch
02 November 2021 by
Following the fully-revised 2021 MT-09 roadster comes Yamaha’s new 2022 XSR900 - the retro-styled sister bike to the popular MT triple. And, with more power, a much improved lighter yet stronger...
Rotary revival: 220bhp, £85,000 Crighton CR700W track bike launched
01 November 2021 by
This rotary-powered, ultra-exotic, limited edition track bike is the just-unveiled CR700W – the latest project of former Norton rotary racing genius Brian Crighton. And, with a whopping 220bhp from...
Norden arrives: Husqvarna 901 adventurer set for on and off-road exploration from 2022
30 October 2021 by
After almost two years of spy shots, and video teasers Husqvarna have finally lifted the covers off their hotly anticipated Norden 901 adventure bike. Based on the pre-existing KTM 890 Adventure...