Motorcycle reviews

YAMAHA TRACER 7 (2025-on)

• 689cc
• 72 bhp
• Medium seat height

Numerous subtle updates gives the Tracer its very best performance fun factor yet

BMW R1300R (2025-on)

• 1300cc
• 143 bhp
• 59 mpg
• Medium seat height

BMW’s clever new variable rate spring tech works well and perhaps overkill on a humble roadster, but it could easily transform a sports tourer or superbike

BMW R12GS (2025-on)

• 1170cc
• 108 bhp
• 55 mpg
• Tall seat height

Whether you’re cruising to the coffee shop, enjoying a B-road or trampling down a green lane, the R12 G/S never fails to make you smile

YAMAHA TRACER 9 GT+ (2025-on)

• 890cc
• 117 bhp
• Tall seat height

If technology is your thing, then you’ll have a ball with the GT + model”

BMW R1300RT (2025-on)

• 1300cc
• 143 bhp
• 58 mpg
• Low seat height

BMW’s R1250RT has been an MCN Award winner for the past gazillion years, but it’s finally been knocked off its perch… by its replacement: the 2025 R1300RT

BMW M1000RR (2025-on)

• 999cc
• 214 bhp
• Medium seat height

The Bavarian beast now with more intent than ever before!

SUZUKI DR-Z4S (2025-on)

• 398cc
• 37.5 bhp
• 80 mpg
• Tall seat height

The DR-Z has most of the features you could reasonably hope for

TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RX (2025-on)

• 1160cc
• 180.5 bhp
• 51.4 mpg
• Medium seat height

More focussed than the Speed Triple RS, but friendlier than the now discontinued RR model

DUCATI XDIAVEL V4 (2025-on)

• 1158cc
• 166 bhp
• Low seat height

It’s clearly a niche machine, but well-heeled riders who crave a mix of muscular styling, a laid-back riding position and superbike performance won’t be disappointed

YAMAHA TENERE 700 RALLY (2025-on)

• 689cc
• 72 bhp
• Tall seat height

A proper off-roader

APRILIA TUONO V4 1100 FACTORY (2025-on)

• 1099cc
• 178 bhp
• Medium seat height

The real magic lies in how the Aprilia’s engine, chassis and electronics work in such glorious harmony

APRILIA RSV4 1100 FACTORY (2025-on)

• 1099cc
• 217 bhp
• 40 mpg
• Medium seat height

Unleashing all that power is impossibly easy

YAMAHA TENERE 700 (2025-on)

• 689cc
• 72 bhp
• Tall seat height

That little bit better, all round

BMW S1000RR (2025-on)

• 999cc
• 210 bhp
• Medium seat height

More intent than ever before!

MOTO-GUZZI V7 SPORT (2025-on)

• 853cc
• 66 bhp
• Medium seat height

If you looked up ‘motorcycle character’ in the dictionary the Moto Guzzi, which is still built at their original factory on the banks of Lake Como, would be looking back at you, all doe-eyed, with its floppy, air-cooled cylinders sticking out each side

DUCATI STREETFIGHTER V2S (2025-on)

• 890cc
• 118 bhp
• Medium seat height

Fun, engaging and friendly

YAMAHA MT-07 (2025-on)

• 690cc
• 72.39 bhp
• 55 mpg
• Medium seat height

The super popular middleweight naked gets a whole host of updates making it the best MT-07 yet

APRILIA TUONO 457 (2025-on)

• 457cc
• 47 bhp
• Medium seat height

Aprilia’s Tuono 457 shares its big sister’s spirit

BMW F900XR (2025-on)

• 895cc
• 104 bhp
• 50 mpg
• Medium seat height

Upgrades for 2025 are minimal, but they add up to an F900XR that’s slightly sharper handling and thanks to its higher level of standard equipment, better value.

DUCATI STREETFIGHTER V4S (2025-on)

• 1103cc
• 211 bhp
• Tall seat height

It’s a genuine superbike with straight 'bars.