New Motorcycles | 2022 and Upcoming Models
New motorcycles for 2022 - upcoming bike models and in-depth features from the world's best motorcycling publication, MCN. Get everything we know about the big launches, reveals, spy shots and teasers right here, first.
Nevermind the Sex Pistols: deBolex create carbon custom from Ducati Monster 1200
28 July 2021 by
British customisers deBolex have finally unveiled the fruits of nearly two years’ work with the db25 – a limited run of radically customised bikes based on the Ducati Monster 1200. Related articles on...
Forever 21: Ducati pay tribute to Troy Bayliss with special edition Panigale V2
22 July 2021 by
Ducati have honoured one of their most successful and well loved racers with a special edition bike to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his first world title. The eponymous Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st...
KTM RC 8C offers an orange slice of the GP action
20 July 2021 by
KTM have taken their ‘ready to race’ motto to a whole new level with the RC 8C – a carbon-kevlar clad racing machine powered by the engine from the 890 Duke R naked. Developed with Krämer Motorcycles,...
Triumph reveal bold plans for new MX and enduro machines
20 July 2021 by
Triumph are planning an assault on the lucrative motocross and enduro market – with two big-name ambassadors helping them to blaze a new off-road trail. The Hinckley-based operation have outlined...
DAB Concept-E combines roadster charm with supermoto cool in learner legal package
19 July 2021 by
French boutique bike builders DAB Motors have whipped the covers off their new Concept E – a 13.4bhp learner-legal roadster and the firm’s first foray into electrification. The prototype was produced...
New Akita 125 is the latest L plate friendly affordable retro from Mutt Motorcycles
14 July 2021 by
Meet the Mutt Akita 125: a new minimalist L-plate friendly retro costing £955 less than Yamaha’s incoming XSR125. Priced at £3495 before OTR costs, the Akita is the latest creation from Birmingham...
Benda’s outlandish flattracker could roll in at under £6k
08 July 2021 by
Benda are making serious waves in the Chinese market and expanding into Europe with dealer networks in Spain and Italy – and now they’ve launched not one but two new four-cylinder models. The first,...
Word on the Street: CCM celebrate golden anniversary with two new models
07 July 2021 by
CCM have produced two new bikes based on their Spitfire platform as they celebrate 50 years in business. The family-owned firm have been going from strength to strength since the Spitfire range was...
CE into the future: BMW CE 04 electric scooter is just the start
07 July 2021 by
BMW have unveiled the latest of their electric scooters, the CE 04 and apart from its futuristic styling it’s actually quite a normal sounding machine. Some electric manufacturers have been guilty of...
A new Frontier: Norton provide support to students for electric bike project
30 June 2021 by
Norton have provided expertise, data and a brand new superbike frame to students at WMG, part of the University of Warwick, to help them in their research into electric motorcycles. There are 13...
Adventure bargain beckons: New Voge 500DS will debut in the UK for under £5000
29 June 2021 by
The Voge 500DS is coming to the UK, at last, with the folks at Lexmoto helping to bring the Chinese brand to our shores. If you’re not familiar with Voge, it’s a recently launched brand from Chinese...
Italjet Dragster: Andrea Dovizioso to help develop quirky new twist-and-go
28 June 2021 by
Former 125cc world champion and MotoGP race winner Andrea Dovizioso signed a deal with Italjet to help develop the space-age Dragster scooter range. The Italian firm revealed the unconventional...
BMW R1300GS: New test mules and trademarks point towards new engine
28 June 2021 by
BMW have been spotted testing a new version of the GS, which combined with some recent trademark applications suggest that a new engine is in the pipeline. Related articles on MCN BMW R1250GS...
Benelli’s new 550: Chinese-owned brand set to launch sporty parallel twin
25 June 2021 by
The middleweight sportsbike market has been dominated by four-cylinder 600s for decades but as those models fade into obscurity a new generation of parallel twin-powered replacements has started to...
Past shapes the future: Shaft drive isn’t just for looks on BMW’s upcoming electric models
24 June 2021 by
BMW are already established as early adopters in electric bikes but they’re on the verge of a much more concerted push in that field as technology previewed in 2019’s Vision DC concept is set to debut...
Monkeying around: Honda's quirky mini retro gets new engine and five-speed gearbox
21 June 2021 by
Honda have updated their Monkey model with a completely revised engine and a whole host of changes to make it a more practical little run-around. Relaunched in 2018, the Monkey has always been a...
Suzuki unveil A2-friendly GSX-S950 middleweight
16 June 2021 by
Suzuki have unveiled an A2-friendly version of their GSX-S model called the GSX-S950. The bike is based on the brand-new GSX-S1000 but is tuned for around 94bhp meaning it can be restricted to 47bhp...
Benelli go touring: 1200GT reaches production and it’s on its way here
14 June 2021 by
Benelli’s long-awaited 1200GT – the first new big-capacity triple from the firm since the takeover by Qianjiang in 2005 – has gone on sale in China at a price that massively undercuts similarly-spec’d...
Triple threat: Zontes plan to use three-cylinder engine for large capacity models
14 June 2021 by
China have been producing small-capacity bikes for decades but the nation’s motorcycle industry has shifted gears recently to put an increasing focus on large multi-cylinder machines. Zontes are the...
Two-stroke revolution beckons: Limited-run Langen Two Stroke passes MSVA test ahead of autumn production
09 June 2021 by
After two years of meticulous development, the first Langen Two Stroke model has been approved for UK roads, after passing a Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval (MSVA) test on Monday, June 7. We’ve...
Refined brutality: MV Agusta unveil 2021 Brutale 1000 RR
09 June 2021 by
MV Agusta have revealed an updated version of their Brutale 1000 RR super naked for 2021 with Euro5 tweaks to the engine. The new Brutale also swaps the previous model’s Bosch cornering ABS control...
Get cross: Kawasaki off road range kicks off with one for the kids
07 June 2021 by
We are only halfway through 2021 but Kawasaki are already revealing their 2022 off-road range and there is something for everyone, regardless of age, experience and discipline. Related articles on...
Track-spec Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo goes on sale to the public
04 June 2021 by
Aprilia’s RS 660 has begun a supersport renaissance. Its 99bhp twin-cylinder engine and pin-sharp handling, combined with real-world practicality make perfect sense on our speed camera-saturated...
New Aprilia RS 125 and Tuono 125 unveiled
03 June 2021 by
Aprilia have unveiled fresh versions of their RS 125 and Tuono 125 models with updates including new styling, a reworked engine, fully digital dash readout and a new ECU. Related articles on...
Limited edition KTM 1290 Super Duke RR drops 9kg and is brimming with tech
02 June 2021 by
KTM have turned it up to 11 with their state of the art new 1290 Super Duke RR, taking the already formidable stock machine and stripping out every gram of fat while tuning the electronics to the...
Bikes don’t get much longer: Benda LFC 700 is almost as stretched as BMW R18
02 June 2021 by
Meet the LFC 700 from Chinese firm Benda. Unveiled as a concept under the name LF-01 last year, the production bike that’s due to make its debut this summer is set to be almost indistinguishable from...
2021 Triumph Speed Twin: Engine changes and chassis upgrades for popular retro
01 June 2021 by
Triumph have unveiled an updated version of their popular Speed Twin with a range of changes to the engine and suspension, plus a few subtle component upgrades. Related articles on MCN World’s...
Seeing red: MV Agusta F3 800 Rosso unveiled
28 May 2021 by
MV Agusta have released the F3 800 Rosso: an entry level supersports bike from the Italian marque. Related articles on MCN Tech-laden MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 unveiled 2013 MV Agusta F3 800...
Yamaha E01 electric scooter concept set for reality
28 May 2021 by
It was back in 2019 that Yamaha took the wraps off their E01 concept scooter at the Tokyo Motor Show. Now, nearly two years on, a production version of the same bike is on the verge of being...
Talk to me, Goose: CCM Maverick is ready for off road adventure
27 May 2021 by
UK based CCM have released another bike into their popular Spitfire lineup, this time built for people who want to have fun off-road as well as on. The Maverick takes their tried and true formula,...
BMW wave their heritage wand to create R18 Classic First Edition
26 May 2021 by
You wait all day for a bus, then two come along at once. No sooner has the dust settled on the new BMW R18, they’ve released a new one aimed at laidback, two-up cruising, called the Classic. Related:...
Ducati recall Multistrada V4: Supplier issues with valve guide gear
26 May 2021 by
The Ducati Multistrada V4 has been recalled due to parts issues within the new Granturismo engine. Latest news: 2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak Related: 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4S full...
MV aim to be Top Gun: 2021 Rush takes inspiration from fighter jets
20 May 2021 by
A new 2021 version of the MV Agusta Rush has been unveiled with a reworked engine and lean-sensitive electronics plus a fighter jet-inspired paintjob. Like the old bike, just 300 examples will be...
LiveWire is rewired: H-D’s electric bikes spun off into new company
19 May 2021 by
Harley-Davidson are launching a new all-electric motorcycle brand called LiveWire – taking the same name as their E-motorcycle. Related articles on MCN Harley-Davidson LiveWire review Harley-Davidson...
New 400 hpe Sport model joins Piaggio's MP3 line-up for 2021
18 May 2021 by
Piaggio have revitalised their three-wheeled MP3 scooter range to meet more stringent Euro5 regulations – offering three A2-compliant options between 278 and 493cc. The MP3 was the first-ever...
Cineco electric maxi scoot could come in at £8000 below BMW’s C-Evolution
12 May 2021 by
Cineco have launched a battery maxi-scoot that sets a new standard for combining a long range with an attractive price. Developed as an alternative to a 300cc petrol bike, the E-RT3 shares its chassis...