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Herald Brat 125 is the retro-styled learner-legal bike designed in the UK
18 November 2019 by
British motorbike importer Herald Motor Co. have launched a new 125 called the Brat, which they designed themselves. The brand’s models are usually off-the-peg imports from Chinese manufacturers but...
2020 Honda SH125i gains greater storage and improved performance
13 November 2019 by
Having sold 19,000 units across Europe in 2018 alone, Honda have updated their ever-popular SH125i scooter for 2020, promising improved performance, greater practicality and Honda Selectable Torque...
Savic unveil cool new electric Alpha, Delta and Omega
12 November 2019 by
Australian electric motorbike manufacturers, Savic, have unveiled their latest creation at the Australian motorcycle festival in Wollongong. The C-Series is available in three model variants, the...
Ariel to launch striking new Ace Iron Horse at Motorcycle Live
11 November 2019 by
Somerset-based two and four-wheeled firm, Ariel, are set to reveal a new Ace Iron Horse model at Motorcycle Live later this month. Based on the existing Ace muscle cruiser, the new £29,686 Iron Horse...
Chinese brand CFMoto reveal 700CL-X range
07 November 2019 by
You may not have heard of CFMoto yet, but the chances are you will soon as the Chinese brand aims to increase its presence in the UK motorcycle market with a new 700CL-X range. Unveiled at Eicma, in...
Vins Duecinquanta 250 two-stroke ready for blast-off
06 November 2019 by
Behold the Vins Duecinquanta – an exquisite, all-new, road-legal, 250 two-stroke sportsbike from Italy that’s coming to the UK very soon. The Duecinquanta, as the name suggests, is a fuel-injected...
KTM’s new 390 Adventure welcomes riders to the dirty side
06 November 2019 by
The new KTM 390 Adventure takes the fun, feisty Duke as its starting point, then adds taller suspension, new wheels and a larger fuel tank to lend it some off-road and distance ability. Related: full...
Yamaha pay tribute to RD250LC with new XSR900 livery
05 November 2019 by
Yamaha have updated their naked retro XSR range for 2020 with two new liveries paying tribute to the Japanese firm's rich heritage. Consisting of the MT-07-derived XSR700 and MT-09-inspired XSR900,...
Triumph unveil Thruxton RS details and price
05 November 2019 by
Triumph’s new Thruxton RS superceded the popular Thruxton R and comes with more power, less weight and an improved electronics package. We've already ridden the bike, so read the full 2020 Triumph...
Moto Guzzi reveal two new V7 III Racers for 2020
05 November 2019 by
Moto Guzzi have revealed two new versions of their V7 III Racer. The new V7 III Racer 10th Anniversary gets a new top fairing with built-in windscreen as well as a special red graphic which is also...
Honda hint at new sports adventure middleweight with CB4X Concept
05 November 2019 by
Honda have today revealed a striking new sports adventure middleweight concept, which could hint at a new addition to the firm’s existing four-cylinder 650 range. Although details are scarce, the new...
2020 Kawasaki Z900: the story
05 November 2019 by
The Kawasaki Z900 is set to be a slightly more sensible and affordable fun machine for 2020. We've already had a chance to ride it, so check out Neevesy's 2020 Kawasaki Z900 review or read on for the...
BMW launch pair of 900cc twins - meet the F900XR an F900R
05 November 2019 by
BMW have unveiled two new middleweight models using a bored-out version of the parallel-twin engine found in the F850GS, called the F900XR and F900R. The BMW F900XR is either a smaller S1000XR or a...
Video: Kawasaki 'Ninja 1000SX' gets a host of changes for 2020
05 November 2019 by
Kawasaki’s hugely popular Z1000SX sports-tourer is getting a host of updates for 2020 including a name change – to 'Ninja 1000SX'. An ever-present fixture in Britain’s top 10 best-sellers chart since...
Triumph pay tribute to Bud Ekins with special T100 and T120
05 November 2019 by
Triumph are paying tribute to legendary Hollywood stuntman and off-road racer, Bud Ekins, with two special edition Triumph Bonnevilles for 2020. Based on the existing standard T100 and T120, the...
Bobber is latest Triumph to get the Factory Custom treatment
05 November 2019 by
The Triumph Bobber TFC is the latest in the British firm's range of Triumph Factory Custom (TFC) models, following hot on the heels of the special edition Thruxton and Rocket 3, launched earlier this...
Revised Honda Rebel relaunches as rather more reserved ride
04 November 2019 by
Honda have revamped the Rebel with revised suspension, full LED lighting, a new gear position indicator, slipper clutch and a more comfortable seat. The new bike was unveiled at Eicma this evening as...
MV Agusta aim for 2020 super naked glory with bonkers Brutale 1000RR
04 November 2019 by
In a 2020 model launch season seemingly overrun with powerful super nakeds, the latest is the mass-produced version of the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR, which follows the limited-run Serie Oro, first...
Zapp i300 pricing revealed along with novel £19/week ownership model
04 November 2019 by
Pricing and full spec details have been revealed for the Zapp i300 – a British-designed electric maxi scooter that is built in Thailand and is set to hit UK roads later in 2019. Related: top electric...
Yamaha reveal 2020 FJR1300AS/AE Ultimate Edition
04 November 2019 by
Presumably in a bid to clear the decks of soon-to-be non Euro-compliant stocks, Yamaha have announced an Ultimate Edition of their long-serving FJR1300 sports tourer. Powered by the same 1298cc...
Yamaha reveal sportiest-ever TMAX models for 2020
04 November 2019 by
Yamaha have revealed their sportiest-ever TMAX 560 for 2020, gaining a larger-capacity Euro5-compliant engine, alongside revised styling and tweaked suspension for a more engaging riding...
Yamaha Tracer 700 gets aggressive makeover
03 November 2019 by
Yamaha have unveiled the 2020 version of their do-it-all middleweight, the Yamaha Tracer 700. As well as a number of styling tweaks, the bike will feature the firm’s first Euro5 version of the CP2...
BMW release second teaser video
28 October 2019 by
BMW have released a second teaser video ahead of the Eicma motorcycle show in November. The video shows a fleeting glimpse of two motorbikes as they flash past a camera, sending it rolling across the...
Mutt unveil GT variant of their chic 125
24 October 2019 by
Mutt Motorcycles have unveiled their latest ultra-cool, small capacity machine and they say it is a 125 tourer. The Grand Tourer Super Single, or GT-SS has a sleek 17-litre tank to keep you running...
Honda reveal small updates to 2020 Gold Wing line-up
23 October 2019 by
Honda have today announced a series of small updates to their Gold Wing touring line-up for 2020, including revised fuelling and greater passenger comfort. Receiving a major revamp in 2018, including...
Ducati add cheaper Scrambler Icon Dark to 2020 range
23 October 2019 by
Ducati have today announced a new Scrambler Icon Dark model will be joining their 2020 line-up, aimed at providing a more affordable entry-point to their retro range. Based on the existing £8295 803cc...
New Ducati Multistrada 1260S Grand Tour breaks cover
23 October 2019 by
The 2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260S GT (Grand Tour) was revealed today at Ducati World Premiere in Rimini, and the biggest is news is what's missing - there's no radar-guided cruise control. This...
2020 Ducati Panigale V2: The story
23 October 2019 by
We've ridden this new bike on road and track, so don't forget to check out our 2020 Ducati Panigale V2 review on MCN. The Ducati Panigale V2 is a new name for the 959. It gets a completely new design...
Chrome-covered Kawasaki W800 adds touch of class to 2020 range
23 October 2019 by
Kawasaki’s 2020 range is not all going to be about brute force and horsepower, with a classy-looking new W800 being added to the existing Street and Café models. The new arrival has a 19in front...
2020 Indian Challenger engine details revealed
22 October 2019 by
Indian have revealed details of their new PowerPlus V-twin engine - a motor that will appear in the 2020 Challenger. This 1769cc lump generates 119bhp and 131ft-lb of torque, but apparently pays...
Updated: Harley-Davidson resume production of LiveWire
21 October 2019 by
Harley-Davidson have resumed production of their first electric motorbike, the LiveWire after a 'non-standard condition' paused the project and left owners unable to charge their bikes at home. "After...
RMK E2 electric motorbike, including hubless rear wheel, will make series production
18 October 2019 by
Finnish firm RMK are going to reveal a production-ready version of their E2 electric motorbike in Milan at the Eicma show in November. It's set to launch with the unusual hubless rear drive system...
Triumph reveal 2020 Street Triple RS - the story
07 October 2019 by
Triumph have officially unveiled a new Street Triple RS which comes packed with Moto2 know-how and a mighty mid-range that should blow away its middleweight naked rivals. 2020 Triumph Street Triple...
Yamaha unveil 2020 Yamaha MT-03
02 October 2019 by
Yamaha have unveiled an updated version of their A2 middleweight MT-03, featuring updates to the suspension and styling and a new LCD dash. The most obvious change is the new dual headlight that gives...
Associated British Motorcycles reveal radical new 765 Moto2 racer
13 September 2019 by
Legendary builder Tony Scott turns his hand to the new Triumph 765 There’s a brand new 765 Moto2 weapon on track but it’s not rolled out of the Triumph factory – it’s actually the brainchild of...
Ducati Monster 1200 S gains 'Black on Black' livery
12 September 2019 by
Ducati’s Monster 1200 S will sport a new 'Black on Black' livery for 2020, combining strips of matt and gloss black paint alongside streaks of red to create a new understated design to sit alongside...