New Bikes
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Husqvarna’s Svartpilen 801 is coming! This is what we know so far.
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Husqvarna’s just confirmed it’s going to be bringing out a large-capacity version of its funky Svartpilen roadster-cum-scrambler. The news from the Austrian-owned firm isn’t exactly a surprise, following its not-so-subtle social media teaser a few weeks back. But that doesn’t mean it’s not exciting. Historically, it was only possible for riders to get their hands…
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NEW BIKES: KTM adds 990 Duke to its range of scalpel sharp naked’s
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That’s right. KTM’s adding to its ever growing range of bonkers ‘middleweight’ naked bikes – and if the current range is anything to go by, the new £12,999 990 Duke’s going to be an absolute belter. The Austrian firm’s making big claims about the bike that’s being built at home. They’re saying it’s the lightest,…
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NEW BIKES: Honda’s sharply-styled CB1000 Hornet
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Building on the success of its recently released CB750 Hornet, Honda’s decided it’s time to bring a brand-new, big-bore Hornet back to the fold – and it looks like a winner. With stripped back handline, a 2017 CBR Fireblade-derived four cylinder motor and a load of top-specification goodies, the stripped back machine is likely to…
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NEW BIKES: MV Agusta’s LIMITED edition LXP Orioli Dakar-inspired adventure bike
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If you think adventure bikes have become too popular and common for their own good, then meet the year’s most exclusive – and expensive – knobbly-shod all-rounder: the MV Agusta LXP Orioli. Costing an estimated €30,000 and limited to just 500 units worldwide, the bike is both a tribute to four-time Dakar Rally winner Edi…
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NEW BIKES: Suzuki’s long-legged GSX-S1000GX
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Suzuki’s been bloody busy of late; probably busier than it’s been in years, creating an ever-growing range of desirable and downright usable bikes that have big appeal to bikers far and wide – and the newly released GX looks to be poised to keep the good times going. Based on the GSX-S1000, and subsequently the…
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Yamaha unveils the new generation MT-09
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Yamaha has announced its forthcoming new generation MT-09, a decade on from the original.
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QUICK SPIN: Suzuki V-Strom 800RE
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There’s big demand for off-road ready adventure bikes; but what if you’re only interested in riding on the road? Suzuki reckons it’s got you covered with the latest version of its much-lauded V-Strom 800. We’ve been for a quick blast to see what it’s made of. WORDS: Chris Moss / PHOTOS: Suzuki In March this year…
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NEW BIKES: Triumph reveals Scrambler 1200 XE and X
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Triumph has just revealed its Scrambler line-up for 2024 – adding a new Scrambler 1200 X and updating its top-of-the-line 1200 XE. We’ve a lot of time for the big retro-styled trailie’s from the British factory; powered by a 1200cc Bonneville engine and kitted out with off-road ready 21-inch front wheels, they’re proper bits of…
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New bike: super-limited-edition BRABUS 1300 R Masterpiece Edition
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The BRABUS 1300 R Masterpiece Edition is super limited edition, with just 50 bikes built.
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NEW BIKES: Ducati’s Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour revealed. Is it the perfect big mile machine?
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Ducati’s just added a new version of its flagship adventure bike to the growing Multistrada V4 range – but this one’s built with mile-munching in mind. The Italian firm’s Multistrada has been a hit since it was first released 20 years ago. But its newest V4 iteration has seen the model go from strength to…
