New bikes

Alongside introducing a new 1078cc RSV4 1100 Factory superbike at Eicma in Milan, Aprilia have also introduced updates to their RSV4 RR litre-superbike. Although the bike remains technically unchanged...

Benelli have unveiled an exciting new sporty naked middleweight at Eicma 2018 in Milan. The Benelli 752S uses a 750cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine making 75bhp (the same as a Suzuki SV650X),...

Husqvarna have unveiled a new concept for a faired sporty single at EICMA 2018. The Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Aero is a retro-inspired motorbike built around the firm’s Vitpilen 701...

When Triumph set out to develop their new Speed Twin the goal was to create a bike that combined the style of a modern classic with the performance and handling of a modern roadster. Also read:...

Husqvarna’s first electric motorbike will arrive at authorised dealers in the summer of 2019. The Husqvarna EE 5 is aimed at young riders and makes just shy of...

BMW have unveiled a new Gran Turismo middleweight scooter at EICMA 2018 in Milan. The BMW C400GT will sit alongside the BMW C400X as a long-range touring version of the popular scooter. Using the same...

As well as the new R1250GSA, BMW have just unveiled a new R1250R and RS, which are the naked and sport-touring versions of the flagship adventure machine. Read the full 2019-on BMW R1250GS review...

Harking back to the now legendary 1981 XT500 trail bike, the new XTribute is an XSR700-based reimagining of the 80s do-it-all. While it’s a long way from being a true descendant (the new Ténéré 700 is...

When we first tested the Niken we couldn’t help but think what a great tourer it would make – and now it seems Yamaha have hasd the same realisation, and delivered with a new Niken GT. Building on the...

Kawasaki have released the full details of their 2019 ZX-6R, which features a raft of new electronics, as well as reworked styling. Retaining the firm’s 636cc inline-four engine, which first appeared...

South West England bike dealer Moto Corsa have announced ambitions to become a low-volume motorcycle manufacturer by this week unveiling their first machine. They plan to produce up to 20 of the...

Yamaha have been bossing the bottom end of the supersport market for years with their YZF-R125, and 2019 sees an even more radical new version of that model reach our shores – and now the firm has...

Ducati have released a first teaser image for a new off-road model, promising further information will be released on October 12. Stay tuned: 12 October a new bike is coming! ⌚️11 am CEST ...

Piaggo Group have started taking deposits of £550 for their Vespa Elettrica scooter online. The remaining balance of the £5999 price will be settled with a local dealer. MCN MODEL GUIDES Triumph...

Peugeot have unveiled a new concept motorcycle in two different formats at the Paris Motor Show. The P2X was shown in a 125cc roadster and 300cc café racer format with a neo-retro feel. MORE NEW BIKE...

Suzuki have unveiled a sub-47bhp version of their GSX-S750 middleweight naked, designed to be legal for riders who possess an A2 licence. MORE INTERMOT 2018 NEWS The all new Suzuki Katana 2019 KTM...

Oddball manufacturer Horex used its home event, Intermot, to showcase a new version of its VR6-engined nakeds – and indicated that they may be coming to the UK. Designed and built near Munich, the...

The full details of the 2019 Suzuki RM-Z250 have been released and it has a raft of upgrades from the current model, including a brand-new chassis and an uprated engine. Now in its twelth year of...

Forget your Bonnevilles, Thruxtons and Bobbers, the Street Twin is actually Triumph’s biggest selling individual model in their modern classic range – and after the raft of updates they’ve just...

The Triumph Street Scrambler benefits from a rather decent hike in performance for 2019, much like the new Street Twin, both unveiled at Intermot 2018. After being originally launched in 2017, the...

The Aprilia Shiver 900 has had some lovely detail changes for 2019, with the lead amongst them being a new exhaust aimed at venting its gasses more effectively and new colour schemes dubbed...

Moto Guzzi have unveiled a new Sport version of their Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber, featuring oversized tyres, a lower single seat and black pipework in an attempt to look mean and moody. The Guzzi also has...

BMW have announced an R1250RT to be released alongside their headline-grabbing R1250GS model. The RT used to be seen as an ‘old man’s bike’ – a dependable high-miler that offered cosseting comfort and...

The Indian Chieftain gets a sharp redesign for 2019 with cleaner lines and a smaller overall profile. The panniers have harder edges and sit tight against the huge silencers, and new badging on the...

There are adventure bikes, and then there are rally bikes that are so in-your- face exceptional that they can’t even tell the difference between smooth tarmac and a boulder field. The new KTM 450...

Details have been released of the 2019 Yamaha WR450F and there are lots of new features aimed at making the bike as adaptable as possible. The engine is all-new, as is the YZ450F-based bilateral beam...

The 2019 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT broke cover at Intermot, Cologne in 2018. The new bike gets a raft of technical upgrades including a 6.5” TFT dash, Quickshifter+ and lean-angle sensitivity for braking...

MCN has already ridden this bike. Full Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R review on MCN. With a fourth world title freshly in the bag for Jonathan Rea over the weekend, you’d think Kawasaki might take a year off...

There’s something exciting and dangerous looking about the Kawasaki Ninja H2, and with even more power on tap for 2019 it’s certainly not going to be losing many traffic light grand prix. Click the...

Ducati changed the retro scene when they thudded into view with their air-cooled 803cc Scrambler family back in 2015. The cute mix of peppy-but-flexible engine, attractive but quirky styling and that...

Next year Triumph will take over from Honda as engine supplier for Moto2, MotoGP’s feeder class. The UK firm are using a motor based on their Street Triple 765 powerplant, which has been tested over...

BMW have unveiled full details of their incoming R1250GS after a video explaining the new engine and including images of the bike itself was leaked online last week.  The new GS will have a...

Can-Am have released a new cheaper model called the Ryker, which is aimed at a younger audience. Starting from just £8699, the Ryker follows the same three-wheeled concept as the Spyder but it’s...

Kawasaki have unveiled the 500-run special edition of their 2019 ZX-10R, the ZX-10RR at an event in Japan. The demanding Kawasaki Autopolis test track is 4.6km long, the perfect place to test their...

In a bid to regain their retro crown, Ducati have revealed an updated Scrambler 800 that apes the style and tech features of their new Scrambler 1100. They’ve also redefined where the word ‘scramble’...

Indian Motorcycles have announced updates to their 2019 Chief models, with both gaining improvements to engines and electronics packages. The Chief Vintage and Chief Dark Horse will get three...