New Motorcycles for 2024 and 2025

New motorcycles for 2024 - 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 offer during 2024, with more to come in 2025. MCN is first to give you all the breaking news and in-depth analysis.

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Life’s a picnic: New Vespa Primavera unveiled

13 July 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Vespa have announced a new version of their Primavera scooter called the Pic Nic, which comes fitted with everything you need for – you guessed it – a picnic. Building on the standard Primavera...

British firm reveal Dakar-style retro: CCM prototype packs old-school desert racer vibes

13 July 2022 by Phil West

This bike, sneakily shown at the recent Adventure Bike Rider Festival, shows that CCM are planning to continue spinning-off impressively spec’d versions of their popular, hand-crafted, retro-roadster...

Going for a Gold Star: BSA’s new owners aim for refinement and authenticity with all-new model

12 July 2022 by Ben Clarke

BSA’s revived Gold Star caused a stir when it was unveiled at Motorcycle Live last year but has had a rocky route to market through the Covid-19 pandemic. MCN took the opportunity to sit down with...

Triumph's TE-1 wins Best Electric Bike at GQ Car Awards

12 July 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

Triumph Motorcycles’ electric prototype TE-1 has won the “Electric Motorbike of the Year” award at the 2023 GQ Car Awards. Triumph unveiled the prototype in 2019 as a collaboration between Williams...

MV Lucky Explorer on the back burner: Twin-cylinder Lucky Explorer 5.5 is put on hold as firm gear up to release first three-cylinder 9.5s

12 July 2022 by Dan Sutherland

MV Agusta have told MCN plans for their Lucky Explorer adventure bike range have changed, with the A2-compliant 5.5 no longer scheduled for production. “The 5.5 is on temporary stop,” MV Agusta CEO...

Fresh electronic updates arrive for the 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 range

12 July 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati have continued their commitment to producing easier to ride superbikes, by updating the electronics on their Panigale V4 range for 2023. The updates come just a year on from the reveal of...

Get off the beaten path: Fantic Caballero 500 Rally Explorer available now

11 July 2022 by Phil West

Fantic UK have announced a great new deal on their current range of Caballero 500 machines. All variants of the retro-styled single bought before December 31 will benefit from not only an £800...

Maeving announce first UK dealership with Completely Motorbikes in Gloucester

08 July 2022 by Dan Sutherland

British electric motorbike firm Maeving have announced their first UK dealership, having previously opted for a direct-to-consumer model for all purchases, parts, and servicing since their...

Vertigo to scale new heights: Trials specialists get ready to launch cool street bike

07 July 2022 by Ben Purvis

Unless you’re immersed in the world of trials the name Vertigo might not be a familiar one. Represented in the UK by Dougie Lampkin, who has taken their machines to five wins in the Scottish Six Days...

Three wheeling: Piaggio unveil tech-laden new MP3 model line up

30 June 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Piaggio have revealed an all-new MP3 range for 2022, promising a variety more sophisticated three-wheeled commuting tools packed with radar-guided electronics, reversing cameras, and more. Piaggio...

Histor-E maker: Revolutionary MotoE Ducati under construction

30 June 2022 by Stuart Prestidge

History is in the making as production of Ducati’s first electric motorcycle has begun in Bologna a little over a year since testing of the bike was carried out. Disappointingly not named the...

BMW's baby sportsbike arrives: German firm reveal fully faired G310RR sportsbike to the Indian market

30 June 2022 by Phil West

After endless social media teasing, BMW have pulled the covers off their sportiest A2 category bike so far: a fully-faired G310RR single based on the existing G310R naked and G310GS adventure...

New Sinnis supermoto: SM-R 125 is new street version of SM-XE learner trailie

28 June 2022 by Phil West

This funky, learner-legal supermoto is the latest from Chinese/British brand Sinnis and, if it looks familiar, that’s because it’s the new street-tyred spin-off of the SM-XE 125 trail bike also...

SR75 World Team Suzuki celebrate Arenacross success with tricked-up V-Strom 650 XT

24 June 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Suzuki are celebrating their multiple Arenacross titles with a very special V-Strom 650XT inspired by the firm’s RM-Z450 motocross racer. The one-off V-twin adventurer made its public debut at the...

MCN grabs a ride on one of only two pre-production RQi electric 125s in existence

24 June 2022 by Jon Urry

Chinese company NIU has just released details of its new 125cc equivalent electric bike, the RQi Sport. The world’s largest manufacturer of electric urban mobility solutions, NIU has produced more...

Go-anywhere learner: Sinnis SM-XE 125 is a return to L-plate-friendly mud pluggers

23 June 2022 by Phil West

Following the demise of previously popular Japanese 125cc trail bikes such as Yamaha’s XT and WR, Suzuki’s DRZ and Kawasaki’s KLX, there’s not been much choice for 17-year-olds looking for a modern,...

Two-wheel drive Ultra Bike promises road and water-based adventure for £2400

21 June 2022 by Ben Purvis

Talk about getting off the beaten track… the 2×2 Ultra Bike promises a level of versatility rarely seen on two wheels. Subject of a crowdfunding effort on Indigogo, the machine comes from US-based...

R18 gets wood: Latest BMW custom unveiled in Monaco

21 June 2022 by Phil West

This wacky wood and metal cruiser, unveiled in Monaco earlier this month, is the result of the latest collaboration between BMW’s R18 boxer twin cruiser and a top custom house. It’s called the R18...

New CCM Classic Tracker officially unveiled

17 June 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Bolton-based CCM have released a new Classic Tracker – a new flattrack inspired addition to their popular single-cylinder Spitfire range that builds on the existing Street Tracker model. Previously...

Lexmoto Detroit: Sportster-inspired 125 cruiser is latest addition to popular Chinese brand

06 June 2022 by Phil West

This cute little cruiser might look the spitting image of Harley-Davidson’s now obsolete 883/1200 Sportster but it’s actually a 125 and is the latest from budget, lightweight Chinese/UK brand...

KTM 450 SMR: 2023 model unveiled

06 June 2022 by Phil West

When it comes to race-spec, track-only supermotos they don’t come more potent than KTM’s 450 SMR – nor more advanced than this brand new 2023 version, unveiled last week by the Austrian...

Kawasaki Ninja 400 and Z400 make a comeback

01 June 2022 by Phil West

Two of Kawasaki’s stand-out A2-licence compliant 400s of recent years are making a surprise return this summer. The popular Ninja 400 sportster, which in preceding 300cc form was a championship...

GasGas get set for a mini adventure: New Dakar-inspired 400cc prototype spied during testing

01 June 2022 by Phil West

GasGas have their sights set on the low-capacity rally raiding top spot, developing a new road-legal Dakar-inspired 400cc single. From these spyshots it’s apparent that the new machine is inspired by...

Energica Experia electric tourer revealed at 2022 Mugello MotoGP and available to order now

30 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Italian electric bike firm Energica have revealed a new road-biased adventure bike called the Experia. The plug-in tourer made its world debut at this past weekend’s Mugello MotoGP. Available to...

Herald bring it home with their production-ready Brute 500

25 May 2022 by Phil West

This street tracker style single is the latest from British/Chinese brand Herald and, at 500cc, is claimed to be not only their biggest and best-performing bike so far but also their most...

All-new twin set for adventure: Benelli’s 693cc twin could prove a major sales success

20 May 2022 by Ben Purvis

Benelli’s 499.6cc TRK502 adventure bike has turned into a massive hit in its Italian heartland – becoming the top-selling motorcycle in that market in both 2020 and 2021. Although there are now...

New BMW M1000RR 50 Years M revealed to celebrate half a century of M machinery

19 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

BMW are celebrating 50 years of their motorsport division with a special version of their flagship M1000RR superbike. Available to order from Saturday May 21 until Wednesday November 30 of this...

Big power boost for new Benelli? Latest bike from QJMotor gives hints for next-gen TRK

19 May 2022 by Ben Purvis

Chinese bike firm QJMotor is the sister company to Benelli with a range that closely mirrors the Italian brand’s line-up. Changes to their bikes are therefore likely to be carried across in the future...

Big twin future at Moto Morini: Revitalised firm confirm new 1200 alongside middleweight line-up

19 May 2022 by Alan Cathcart

Moto Morini have confirmed that a 1200cc V-twin will be returning to their fleet in 2024, alongside plans to introduce a mid-size design for potential supersport duties. “For 2024, the range will...

Spark up a ton of fun: LiveWire offer 100 S2 Del Mar specials to the UK and Europe

11 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

LiveWire have announced two limited-edition colourschemes for their incoming electric S2 Del Mar which will be limited to 100 UK and European customers. We’ve ridden it: Read our Livewire S2 Del...

Ovaobike reveal six-model range as new e-brand hits Britain

09 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Yes, another new Far Eastern electric bike brand – but this time with a difference. Taiwanese-built Ovaobike may be new to Brit bikers but the current three-model range boasting Brembo brakes and a...

Combat’s new Bomber: £100k V-twin unveiled

05 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Extreme American V-twin brand Combat – formerly known as Confederate Motorcycles – have announced their 2022 range of bikes which is now headed by the new £100,000 ‘Bomber’. The new bike is based...

MCN guide: choosing an electric dirt bike in the UK

04 May 2022 by Ben Clarke

While the motorcycle world at large is taking its time to warm to electric alternatives to petrol, there’s one category that’s embracing the tech with open arms in the UK: electric dirt...

Getting gassed up for the road: Off-road specialist GasGas ready to take to the tarmac

26 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

GasGas are taking their first modern era steps into the road market, revealing their SM 700 and ES 700 single-cylinder middleweight range. The supermoto-style SM 700 and dual-purpose ES 700 share...

Major rethink as KTM aim to increase touring abilities of 1290 Super Duke GT

22 April 2022 by Jordan Gibbons

New spyshots have emerged showing that KTM are working on another 1290 Super Duke GT update less than a year after the current model received a minor refresh. Appearing to be a ground-up redesign, it...

Yamaha reveal XSR125 Legacy edition for 2022

19 April 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha have revealed a new XSR125 Legacy edition for 2022, which builds on the firm’s pre-existing learner legal retro roadster with fresh colours, spoked wheels and chunkier Metzeler Karoo...