New Bikes
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SPY SHOTS: CFMoto’s MT-800 adventure bike
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Here’s a first look at the KTM-powered adventure bike from the Chinese factory. After catching a glimpse CFMoto’s MT-800 in test camouflage a couple of months ago, we’ve finally got a look at the new adventure bike in finished form. The bike’s been built as part of a partnership between KTM and the Zhejiang Chunfeng…
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RUMOURS: Aprilia’s working on an RS 400 and Tuono 400
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In the wake on the Italian factories recently released RS 660, rumours are swirling that there’s an even smaller version on the way. There’s talk that Aprilia is about to increase its range of A2 licence motorcycles, with two new 400cc bikes. It’s a logical step and would give the Italian factory another step between…
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Ducati reveals new Monster for 2021. Prices start from £10,295.
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The Italian factory has revealed the latest version of iconic Ducati Monster for 2021 – and we’ve got our hands on the prices.
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BMW’s prototype ELECTRIC scooter; the Definition CE 04. Factory confirms it’ll go into production soon.
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This is still a prototype, but according to BMW it is not far from being ready for production. Based on the Concept Link from 2017, the new Definition CE 04 is an electric scooter designed for urban commuters. Styling is modern. Electric drive train and batteries require different space and shapes than combustion engine, so…
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All-new Tracer 9 and Tracer 9 GT from Yamaha
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The newest bikes from the Japanese factory are lighter, more powerful and dripping with the latest technology. After five years of Tracer 900, Yamaha has transformed the popular sport tourer into what it calls an all-new Tracer 9, complete with a GT version, too. The redesigned 890cc, CP3 crossplane inline 3-cylinder engine pumps out 117bhp…
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Triumph’s Tiger 850 Sport promises accessible adventures
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A year ago Triumph updated its Tiger range, moving from 800s to 900s. Now there’s a new Tiger in the urban jungle, and this one fits bang in the middle of the two existing ranges with its 850 designation. So, what’s going on? Well, this: The Tiger 850 Sport has been designed to be a…
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BMW updates its R nineT range for 2021
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BMW has updated the R nineT range (R nineT, R nineT Pure, R nineT Scrambler and R nineT Urban G/S) to meet the Euro 5 regulations. As a result of this, the air/oil-cooled boxer engine gets new cylinder heads, cylinder head covers and throttle valve parts. In practice this increases torque in the mid-range but…
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Suzuki introduces the V-Strom 1050XT Tour
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A new variant of the V-Strom 1050, the Tour edition has a price tag of £12,799, and comes equipped with black, three piece aluminium luggage as standard, equating to a saving of £370 over the purchase of the individual items. The top box and panniers add 112 litres of storage capacity, to a machine that…
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BMW’s next big boxer; the R18 Classic
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The R 18 Classic extends the range towards touring Hot on the footsteps of the new R 18, the second model featuring BMW’s new ‘big boxer’ engine is the R 18 Classic. Harking back to the old days of touring cruiser models, the Classic features a large windscreen, passenger seat, saddle bags, additional LED headlights…
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Honda updates sweep across the range
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The big H has tinkered with a host of models. Here are the biggest changes. NC750X The adventure-styled NC750X gets more poke: Peak power of the 750cc parallel twin engine rises to 43kW. A 6kg weight reduction and shorter ratios for the first three gears add further to a sportier feel, as do sharper design…
