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Big-bore Niken rival under development by Aprilia
24 September 2020 by
Yamaha have been out to make the leaning three-wheeler market their own – developing the Tricity scooter range and the MT-09-based Niken – but Piaggio first popularised the idea and now want their own...
Indian Motorcycle announce Roadmaster Limited and Vintage Dark Horse for 2021
15 September 2020 by
Indian Motorcycle have given their range a shake up for 2021, and added two new models, including the headline-grabbing Roadmaster Limited. The Limited model represents a fresh redesign of the big...
Fun at the ton: Suzuki unveils 100th anniversary GSX-R1000R
09 September 2020 by
Suzuki have announced a limited edition GSX-R1000R to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. Related: Full Suzuki GSX-R1000R review on MCN Have Suzuki really been around that long we hear you...
Third time's a charm: Could this be Royal Enfield's 650 cruiser?
04 September 2020 by
A pair of short videos have been uploaded to YouTube appearing to show a new Royal Enfield cruiser in testing, powered by the same basic engine as the firm’s existing 650s - the Interceptor and...
Harley-Davidson's 2021 Bronx bites the bullet
02 September 2020 by
The Harley-Davidson Bronx streetfighter, which was unveiled as a prototype last year and scheduled to go on sale in 2021, has been canned. The 975cc super-naked was unveiled at the Milan show (EICMA)...
Subtle tweaks for Honda's 2021 500 range
02 September 2020 by
Honda’s CB500F, CBR500R and CB500X have been updated for 2021, featuring all-new paint schemes as well as minor changes to bring them into line with the latest emissions rules. The tweaks are...
The super naked with the X factor: limited edition, track-only Tuono V4 X is lightest and most powerful yet
01 September 2020 by
This ultra-trick, track-only version of Aprilia’s Tuono V4 has just been unveiled and is claimed to be the lightest and most powerful production super naked ever. Related articles on MCN Best super...
Royal Enfield Tribute Black limited edition marks end of 500cc engine
24 August 2020 by
Royal Enfield's Classic Tribute Black limited edition marking the end of the firm’s 500cc engine is here, and it costs £5499. Related articles on MCN Prices announced for Royal Enfield Bullet...
CCM Spitfire Blackout pays tribute to bikes used in upcoming Marvel Black Widow feature film
21 August 2020 by
CCM have revealed a new Spitfire Blackout model to commemorate their appearance in the upcoming Marvel movie; Black Widow, starring Scarlett Johansson. The Bolton-based brand prepared six rugged...
Super Soco reveal new electric CPx maxi scooter
19 August 2020 by
Meet the Super Soco CPx: the new, 'super-sized', electric maxi scoot from the UK’s best-selling electric motorcycle brand. Check out our full Super Soco CPx review. Complete with two seats and...
Reborn electric BMW C1 gets airbags, safety cell, active aeros and can be ridden as a normal bike
11 August 2020 by
Before BMW’s R1250GS took up residence at the top of the sales charts the German firm spent years searching for a machine that would bring it to prominence – and as the millennium dawned it was the C1...
Spied new RC390 moves on the A2 game in a big way for KTM
11 August 2020 by
KTM are working on a new RC390 that’s safer, more stylish and far more hi-tech. The current machine is no slouch but it’s lagging behind the competition and is even out-classed by KTM’s 390 Duke. Now...
Fantic Caballero Scrambler gets funky, urban makeover for Deluxe edition
29 July 2020 by
Fantic have a brand-new limited-edition version of their Caballero Scrambler 500, which brings a number of practical updates along with some nice cosmetic tweaks. Called the Deluxe, it forgoes the...
Honda's Hunter Cub CT125 adventure bike not coming to Europe
12 July 2020 by
Don’t laugh but Honda might have just designed the adventure bike everyone is asking for and they’ve based it on the king of small bikes – the C125 Super Cub! Whenever we ask people what they want...
Mad for mods? Production begins on ultra-customisable CCM Spitfire Six
02 July 2020 by
CCM have started production on the sixth incarnation of their Spitfire range, aptly dubbed the Six, promising more personalisation than any model to come before it. Having first shown the minimalist...
Get ready to rally: Indian’s new FTR Rally ramps up the retro appeal
01 July 2020 by
Last year’s Indian FTR1200 took me rather by surprise. Although obviously inspired by the firm’s dominant 750cc flat-track racers, I expected the road bike to be a laid-back retro rather than edgy and...
New Bullit V-Bob 250 twin offers cool cruiser style for less than £4k
19 June 2020 by
Bullit have launched a new 250cc V-twin called the V-Bob 250, which combines the same engine found in their retro Bluroc with added cruiser style. Related: Best A2 licence motorbikes Related:...
Ducati Test Rider Alessandro Valia reveals how the Ducati Superleggera V4 was born
17 June 2020 by
Costing €100,000 and limited to just 500 units, the first Ducati Superleggera V4 has rolled off the production line in Bologna, with the owner of bike 001 invited to the factory for a special delivery...
City slickers: Seat reveal three electric scooters for personal and fleet use
17 June 2020 by
In a bid to cut urban congestion and move people away from public transport, car manufacturer, Seat, have revealed three new electric scooters, available to both private buyers and for fleet and...
Hyped up: Ducati reveal Hypermotard 950 RVE
15 June 2020 by
Meet the Ducati Hypermotard 950 RVE: an updated standard Hypermotard 950, complete with striking new graphics kit and an up-and-down quickshifter, set to arrive in dealers in July. Revealed earlier...
Mutt Razorback 125 packs bark and bite
12 June 2020 by
Mutt are going from strength-to-strength in 2020. They’ve unveiled two all-new bikes and they opened the doors to their East London store back in March. If you’re not familiar with Mutt, they’ve made...
Short circuit shocker: Kawasaki hint at electric future with new film series
10 June 2020 by
Kawasaki have revealed their tenth YouTube short film (below) detailing the latest evolution of their 'EV Endeavor' electric motorcycle project, showing what appears to be a...
MV Agusta pull covers off ultra-limited edition Brutale 1000 RR ML
02 June 2020 by
MV Agusta have revealed an ultra-exclusive version of their flagship Brutale 1000 RR hypernaked on Facebook. In fact, it doesn’t get more exclusive than this – the bike is number 001/001. Along with...
We've been expecting you: Triumph release Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition
21 May 2020 by
Triumph have unveiled the Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition – a limited run of their Scrambler 1200 XE, with a few added touches that make it a bike fit for a secret agent. The bike is inspired by the 25th...
Limited edition Harley-Davidson FXDR coming to the UK and Ireland
20 May 2020 by
A limited edition custom Harley-Davidson FXDR that is only available in the UK and Ireland is now in dealers. Called the FXDR 114 Limited Edition, it’s still running the standard softail frame and...
Carbon-clad MV Agusta Rush 1000 set to arrive in June for 300-unit limited production run
19 May 2020 by
The bonkers limited-edition hyper-naked MV Agusta Rush 1000 will be built from June 2020 and is set to feature Formula 1 and MotoGP technology. With only 300 units to be produced, we’re expecting the...
Husqvarna Svartpilen gets added bite: Spyshots reveal 890 twin-powered urban scrambler
12 May 2020 by
Husqvarna are working on a larger and more powerful version of their Svartpilen, powered by the engine from KTM’s 890 Duke and dubbed the 901. The current 701 Svartpilen (powered by the 690 Duke...
Carbon fibre race replica: Indian turn it up to 11 with the latest FTR1200
01 May 2020 by
Indian have released a new model of the FTR1200 to celebrate their racing success with the FTR750. Since returning to professional flat track racing, the Indian Factory team riding FTR750s have won...
Charging ahead: Can the new Electric Motion Epure Race match its petrol trials bike rivals?
27 April 2020 by
If there was ever a sector of motorcycling made for electric bikes, it is trials. As a discipline trials is all about slow-speed control, explosive-yet-useable power and light weight. E-bike tech is...
How former MotoGP star Jeremy McWilliams helped create the fiery new KTM 890 Duke R
24 April 2020 by
When KTM's 790 Duke burst onto the scene it gave middleweight fans an unhinged alternative to the Yamaha MT-07, but there was no R version... until now. Related: 2020 KTM 890 Duke R review on...
Hardcore Rally Raid Yamaha T7 ups the ante for tackling the toughest terrain
23 April 2020 by
Rally Raid Products have once again made use of their engineering and off-road expertise to transform another machine. We love the T7 and so do Rally Raid owners, but as with all bikes built to a...
Harley-Davidson up their game with new flat track and café concepts
02 April 2020 by
Filings from the European patent office have confirmed that Harley-Davidson are moving forward with two bikes powered by their new water-cooled engine that follow classic flat track and café racer...
Spy shots: 2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT looks to gain chassis and engine from 2020 Super Duke R
26 March 2020 by
KTM’s raucous 1290 Super Duke GT looks set to receive a revised chassis and new Euro5-friendly engine courtesy of the 2020 Super Duke R, after fresh spy shots revealed test rider Jeremy McWilliams...
The Cake Kalk INK brings similar performance to road-going Kalk& for a big saving
19 March 2020 by
Swedish electric bike makers Cake have added another machine to their range, focussing heavily on reducing the cost. The new Kalk INK is £4000 cheaper than the Kalk& - a bike we’ve...
Giant plans for mini adventurer: middleweight Honda Africa Twin model incoming
13 March 2020 by
Honda are working on a small-capacity Africa Twin to muscle in on a lucrative segment of the adventure bike market. The new twin will be one of three models based on a modular platform, MCN sources...
Long ranger: Husqvarna 701LR price announced
11 March 2020 by
Husqvarna’s adventure ready 701LR has arrived in dealers priced at £10,699 – just £900 more than the standard model. The 701LR has an additional 12-litre front petrol tank on top of the standard...