Motorcycle News - 2019

26/02/2019. Does Zero’s new SR/F mark the firm’s step into the mainstream?

27/11/2019. Here's the contenders for the coveted Torrens Trophy

27/11/2019. Trademarks show Honda’s new utility bike will be called Trail 125 or Hunter Cub

25/02/2019. A scooter criminal disguised as a Deliveroo rider has been jailed

30/01/2019. 62% increase in pothole repairs yet compensation claims rise by more than 300%

29/03/2019. Lighting’s Strike makes up to 120hp and can hit 150mph in top spec form

22/02/2019. Latest news from Honda, KTM, Lightning, Axiis and GC Corse

23/12/2019. Patents show Kawasaki is working on its own rival to Yamaha’s Niken

25/11/2019. More power and less weight for upcoming 998cc V4-engined Ducati range-topper

28/03/2019. Wire-wheeled version of the Husky Svartpilen 701 is a surprise mid-year addition to the range

20/11/2019. Lessons from BMW C Evolution scooter incorporated into electric bike plans

21/02/2019. A loop hole that fuels vehicle crime is set to be closed

28/03/2019. A closer look at Rutter & McGuinness's 2019 TT Zero bike showcased

28/06/2019. Yamaha’s new EC-05 is a Gogoro Smartscooter under the skin

27/09/2019. Honda to show electric scooters and a new CT125

20/12/2019. Honda and Drivemode-developed Smartphone as Brain tech coming to CES next year

22/01/2019. New Rocket and carbon-clad Thruxton spearhead the new ‘Triumph Factory Custom’ range

31/05/2019. Retro scrambler recalls Enfield’s dominance in the International Six Days Trials

31/07/2019. Classically-styled Kawasaki W800 expected to join the range next year

26/09/2019. BMW trademarks ‘M 1000 RR’, ‘M 1000 XR’ and ‘M 1300 GS’ names in Germany

26/12/2019. BMW’s future electric motorcycle may use phone-style inductive charging

19/11/2019. Limited-edition Norton Superlight SS adds power and cuts weight

20/02/2019. More fun than the Niken, the next Yamaha ‘LMW’ could also be electric

22/01/2019. Reworked chassis design for upcoming Recursion turbo plus more details on 2021 Hayabusa

27/03/2019. New €39,900 limited edition weighs only 165kg but just 10 will be made

27/06/2019. New S1000 XR likely to lead revamped 2020 BMW range

30/05/2019. 2020 Aprilia RS660 to be a shot in the arm for the supersports class

30/04/2019. Full protection for CSS via Dainese and AGV sponsorship deal

17/01/2019. Spoke check recommended for BMW’s with spoked wheels sold between Feb- June 2018

31/07/2019. Ducati has announced the date for its 2020 launch – but what will be revealed?

25/09/2019. There’s a new Yamaha MT-125 for 2020 but here’s an early look

19/12/2019. The Hayabusa’s development continues behind the scenes at Suzuki

19/11/2019. Sub-£10k Suzuki V-Strom 1050 aims to undercut the competition

27/03/2019. Battery-powered crossers from Honda and Mugen share the same main parts

26/06/2019. New 380cc parallel twin set to come from Zongshen

29/05/2019. First MV Agusta Superveloces will be 300 limited-edition Serie Oro models

30/04/2019. Upgrades to both 2-stroke SX and 4-stroke SX-F models for 2020 model year

20/02/2019. How the Met busted a violent gang of armed robbers

18/12/2019. Zongshen Cyclone RX6 and RK6 are the Chinese firm’s first Norton-engined 650s

30/08/2019. ACEM examines how bikes can share the roads with increasingly automated cars

24/09/2019. New headlights, emissions tweaks, more weight and more power in 2020

13/12/2019. Plenty of signed goodies in Two Wheels For Life prize draw and auction

15/11/2019. New Triumph Tiger 900 Rally and GT models to be unveiled on 3rd December

30/10/2019. 131lbft and 122bhp for Indian’s new 1769cc Challenger bagger

10/01/2019. Suzuki has a host of new models under development, including a Turbo Twin and GSX-R300.

21/03/2019. RAC survey shows increased use of handheld phones behind the wheel despite tougher penalties

25/06/2019. Don’t expect the BMW Vision DC Roadster in showrooms just yet

29/05/2019. Safety-cell electric bike could be a formidable commuting machine

29/04/2019. New paint schemes for Tigers, Bonnevilles, Speed Triples and Street Triples

30/07/2019. After a £5m refit, Silverstone have called the resurfacing company back in for a few tweaks before MotoGP

30/07/2019. New water-cooled, DOHC Indian Challenger tourer launch is imminent

30/07/2019. Official confirmation of new ‘True Adventure’ model for 2020

29/07/2019. We’ve seen flying motorcycle ideas before but never from a big brand like Honda

15/02/2019. Latest news from Europe, Honda, Dainese, Alpinestars, Sur-Ron and NMoto

28/08/2019. Marking a century of Scouts the Indian Scout 100th Anniversary is coming soon

26/07/2019. Leaked design pictures show the revamped 2020 Benelli TNT600

23/09/2019. Bigger 562cc engine for 2020 as Yamaha TMax gets Euro 5 updates

13/12/2019. BMW F850GS Adventure used by Aldo Kane to assist in Three Peaks Challenge

13/11/2019. So why has Kawasaki shown a seven-year-old electric prototype?

28/10/2019. New 121hp water-cooled V-twin bagger will appear in three styles

31/10/2019. Showa, Nissin, Keihin and Hitachi to be rolled into one huge business

09/01/2019. Brief details of all 91 new or updated 2019 models including prices

21/03/2019. Firm’s future cars will take control when their drivers are drunk or distracted

28/05/2019. New Ducati Hypermotard concept bike won its class at Villa d’Este concours

14/02/2019. Design drawings show production versions of Pan America adventure bike, streetfighter and custom

28/08/2019. DOHC engine with direct injection for future version of Honda’s Africa Twin

25/07/2019. Could Boris Johnson’s motorcade riders be at risk of prosecution

23/09/2019. Three distinct models for new 1084cc,101hp Honda Africa Twin in 2020

12/11/2019. Rebel-based scrambler under development to cash in on retro trend

25/10/2019. Beleaguered car firm plans its first motorcycle collaboration

20/03/2019. What can we expect to see when Yamaha reinvents its superbike legend?

24/06/2019. Could this be the title for the firm’s planned 2020 streetfighter?

26/05/2019. First official concept for massive new BMW boxer has been revealed in Italy

12/12/2019. 23-time TT winner is playing the waiting game to “do what’s right”

27/08/2019. Retro-inspired Honda CBF190TR scrambler could hint at Europe-bound models

25/07/2019. New deal with Loncin to give MV Agusta 350-500cc bike range by 2021

19/09/2019. Two-wheel-drive, tilting wheels and electric power for this vision of the future

16/12/2019. Design patents show Peugeot’s Metropolis RS Concept in production form

08/11/2019. New patent shows that Suzuki is still working on the long-awaited turbo twin

23/10/2019. Minor upgrades for Honda’s flagship Gold Wing tourer next year

08/02/2019. One of three new MV Agusta’s available with each new membership in February

20/03/2019. As seen in ‘Dad’s Army’ and ‘George and Mildred’

21/06/2019. Can be worn over or under any other garment

24/05/2019. Adventure riding range inspired by the classic era of desert racing

01/07/2020. Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 road and track test with John McGuinness

24/07/2019. Limited-edition Triumph Daytona Moto2™ 765: the Daytona is back

19/09/2019. V-twin models are staying but there’s going to be a V4 Multistrada too

11/12/2019. Chinese-made Harley-Davidson HD350 twin design phase is complete

07/11/2019. Middleweight adventure model set for the 660cc-twin engine platform

23/10/2019. Leaning three-wheelers are the order of the day for Yamaha at the Tokyo Show

08/02/2019. Latest news from Zero, Indian, Ducati, Revvi and Moto Guzzi

08/01/2019. Technology that saves lives within a few years

18/03/2019. Order books are to open later this year - if you can afford it

21/06/2019. New CFMoto 700 looks like a true challenger for its mainstream rivals

23/05/2019. New ZS650 parallel twin engine is the result of multi-million pound deal

26/04/2019. If you’re in America you can pre-order the Fuell Flow and Fuell Fluid models now

08/01/2019. Here are all the details on the runners and riders for 2019 as battery-powered bikes are looking more tempting than ever

22/08/2019. New Hayabusa frame and engine in Suzuki’s latest Japanese patent application

17/09/2019. Naked forced-induction Kawasaki Z model coming very soon

10/12/2019. Treasure trove of patent applications as Honda explores active aero options

07/11/2019. Long awaited larger capacity scrambler makes its production debut

24/04/2019. Here’s what the showroom version of the 3CT leaning trike will look like

23/10/2019. After years of speculation the new four-cylinder Kawasaki 250 breaks cover

08/02/2019. With just 7km on the clock, at least £30k should be achieved

20/06/2019. Chinese firm Qianjiang, Benelli’s parent company, will build new Harley

22/05/2019. New V-twin mid-range sports bike ready for launch latter this year

21/08/2019. New Low Rider S, Road Glide Limited and CVO customs revealed

22/07/2019. The Curtiss Hades is the second 217hp, $75,000 electric cruiser its range

17/09/2019. Limited-edition CB1100 RS from Honda UK and 5Four Motorcycles

06/12/2019. Japanese special marks the end for the Serow after 35 years of production

23/10/2019. Traditional-style Kawasaki W800 joins existing W800 Street and W800 CAFE

08/02/2019. Proof-of-concept mule shows there’s still hope for the Daytona

03/01/2019. Variable valve timing and lift in the works for upcoming Honda Fireblade successor.

15/03/2019. Aptly-named Shed One will appear as a concept at the Manchester Bike Show

19/06/2019. Massive new Rocket 3 TFC is Triumph’s most powerful bike yet

21/05/2019. Updates for all the 2-stroke and 4-stroke KTM enduro models

24/04/2019. EU-USA tariff battle catches motorcycles yet again

06/11/2019. Spoked wheels and knobby tyres create ‘Rally’ FTR

21/08/2019. Variable valve timing and new chassis expected for next year’s BMW S1000XR

19/07/2019. Improved bike training and awareness in Government’s Road Safety Statement

16/09/2019. Second new style for upcoming Benelli TNT 600 emerges

06/12/2019. Channel 4 set to air ‘The Great Escape’ jump stunt with Martin riding a Triumph Scrambler

23/10/2019. Kawasaki unveils its 2020 Z H2 supercharged naked bike in Tokyo

06/02/2019. News from Japan suggests CRF1100L Africa Twin will replace current 998cc model

14/03/2019. Not enough new 2019 bikes from Suzuki? Try shopping in the Swiss market

18/06/2019. Most hard-core version yet of KTM’s 790 Adventure revealed

23/04/2019. New 1770cc water-cooled cruiser coming next year

06/11/2019. 205bhp promised from new MV Agusta styling exercise

20/08/2019. New 155cc Yamaha to spawn a learner-legal XSR125 for Europe

18/07/2019. Road-going 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4 spotted on test

12/09/2019. No big changes for next year but we’d expect a bigger revamp for 2021

05/12/2019. Harley and Indian will both have adventure offerings in 12 months’ time

22/10/2019. Partnership with KTM spawns a 1250cc V-twin touring bike from CFMoto

13/03/2019. Prepare to pay an extra 6% to 8% on European-made machines if the UK crashes out of the EU without a deal

18/06/2019. CGI clips designed to show drivers how hard it can be to spot a motorcycle

20/05/2019. Indian-market Gixxer 250 could make the GSX250R redundant

23/04/2019. Retro inspiration for re-bodied V-Strom 1000 next year

06/11/2019. Up to 143bhp from new Revolution Max motor

17/07/2019. Next year’s Kawasaki Z900RS and Z900RS Cafe revealed in Japan

12/09/2019. Future bikes could limit power if they think you’re riding while angry

04/12/2019. Triumph has confirmed its Tiger 900 and Scrambler 1200XE will appear in ‘No Time To Die’

22/10/2019. All the new developments of the Ducati 2020 range will be on stage together with the new collections of Ducati accessories and clothing.

13/03/2019. Plus full options catalogue confirmed

17/06/2019. Customizers in France, Italy, Switzerland and Spain make special Honda CB1000Rs

16/05/2019. New documents suggest homologation-special ZX-10RR is set for upgrades

18/04/2019. This Chinese twin comes from the same factory that makes the V-Strom 250 and GSX250R

19/08/2019. New looks and cleaner engine for next year’s Street Triple

18/07/2019. 500cc and 350cc Royal Enfield singles set for huge Euro 5 overhaul

11/09/2019. More capacity and torque for air-cooled Indian twins in 2020

03/12/2019. WSBK rule clarification opens the door to moving-aero street bikes

23/10/2019. 208hp Ducati’s Streetfighter V4 aims for naked supremacy in 2020

12/03/2019. Ten Kate team selling off Nicky Hayden’s Fireblade

14/06/2019. Motorcycle explorer awarded honour in the Queen's birthday honours list

15/05/2019. Triumph and Williams Advanced Engineering developing the ‘TE-1’ electric bike

17/04/2019. System senses fast-approaching vehicles to prevent rear-end crashes

05/11/2019. Is this the future mid-range adventure bike?

19/08/2019. Radar-equipped KTM 1290 Super Adventure coming next year

16/07/2019. The Multistrada is next in line to get Ducati’s 1103cc V4 Panigale engine

10/09/2019. New BMW theft-prevention system revealed in patent application

03/12/2019. New 888cc triple, new chassis and new model range for middleweight Triumph Tiger

05/11/2019. Peugeot introduces the Metropolis Ultimate range, an RS concept and three new Pulsions

23/10/2019. Under the skin this is a reworked Ducati Panigale 959, it’s the 2020 Panigale V2

11/03/2019. Indian’s tie-in with Jack Daniel’s has spawned yet another small-run machine

14/06/2019. Five new Indian FTR 1200 tanks revealed, only 100 of each to be made

13/05/2019. Single-cylinder 250cc CFMoto features high-end parts from Brembo and Bosch

17/04/2019. More power, less emissions and improved styling coming soon

16/08/2019. Patent application reveals adaptive cruise system aimed at group riding

15/07/2019. US firm Curtiss has plans for a cheaper future model – this might be it

09/09/2019. Plan to use your phone’s tech to enhance your bike’s safety

03/11/2019. Two variations of the new 560cc TMAX and a Euro 5-friendly Tracer 700 for 2020

23/10/2019. Ducati revamps the Panigale V4 for 2020

11/03/2019. New £10k electric sports bike promises 100 miles of range after 20 minutes on charge

13/06/2019. Panigale V4 based Ducati Streetfigher is hitting showrooms next year

13/05/2019. ‘Explorer’ and ‘Rally’ accessory sets to tailor the Yamaha Ténéré 700

16/04/2019. 1800cc overhead-cam V-twin to replace the Thunder Stroke 111

16/08/2019. Patent reveals plans for S1000RR superbike fitted with electric supercharger

13/07/2019. New styling, revised chassis and uprated engine for 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1 and R1M

05/09/2019. Moving winglets could be the USP for Honda’s next-gen Fireblade

03/11/2019. Mass-production 208hp Brutale 1000RR revealed along with lower-cost 800cc range

23/10/2019. ‘Dark’ treatment for Scrambler Icon 800 offers significant savings.

08/03/2019. New CB190SS could hint at future European retro models

12/06/2019. Electric Kymco sports bike could spawn wide-barred streetfighter

09/05/2019. Voge has launched a full range of Loncin-made machines in China

16/04/2019. This engine will power BMW’s 2020 re-entry into the cruiser market

15/08/2019. Emissions filings reveal planned ‘Pro’ versions of Ducati’s larger Scramblers

11/07/2019. Rumours of a four-cylinder Kawasaki ZX-25R have been swirling for years

04/09/2019. A century of Scouts marked with two special Indians

03/11/2019. Production version of MV Agusta’s stunning concept sports bike

23/10/2019. Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour revealed for 2020

11/06/2019. Two decades on from the first YZF-R6 Yamaha has created a tribute version

10/04/2019. Ducati creates a one-off Diavel 1260 S for Milan Design Week

09/05/2019. Here’s our comprehensive TV and radio guide to ensure you don’t miss a thing.

07/03/2019. Do you need an IDP? Will your licence be vaild?

10/07/2019. Special-edition Foggy version of the Panigale V4 marks 25 years of the 916

04/11/2019. Tweaks for next year’s CB1000R and Rebel 500 confirmed

21/10/2019. Next S1000XR gets S1000RR-based ShiftCam engine but peak power is unchanged

07/03/2019. Neither a bicycle nor a motorcycle, Skoda’s new concept shows how electrics are blurring the traditional lines

11/06/2019. Parallel twin KTM 790 SMC supermoto prototype spied undergoing early trials

14/05/2019. Variable valve timing coming to Indian’s biggest engines

10/04/2019. This design appears to show Zongshen’s Chinese version of Norton’s 650 twin

04/09/2019. Why are some brands still avoiding their responsibilities?

08/03/2019. Reigning Speedway World Champion, Tai Woffinden, honoured this year.

13/08/2019. New images and video show tweaks on 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4 and Panigale V2

09/07/2019. The Met Police will start trials of a drone to catch road users later this month

03/09/2019. Suzuki has revealed carry-over models in America but some key bikes are missing

04/11/2019. All-new Fireblade leapfrogs the competition in the power stakes.

11/06/2019. See your sporting heroes in a series of UK events.

08/05/2019. Meteor to be the title for Royal Enfield’s next parallel twin model

09/04/2019. Bikes are in the firing line again as Trump threatens new tariffs on EU-made goods

18/10/2019. Trained and authorised officers now safer to knock criminals off

12/08/2019. Big-bore Triumph Speed Triple coming to revive the definitive streetfighter

08/07/2019. Yamaha Tritown is to undergo public trails in Japan to gauge customer interest

03/09/2019. Fancy sharing the roads with computer-controlled cars?

18/10/2019. S1000RR-based ShiftCam expected on new ‘K69’ BMW S1000XR

07/03/2019. New electric bikes for 3-year-olds and up to bring youngsters into the Harley fold

10/06/2019. A ‘crackdown’ on noise pollution is coming, with bikes clearly in the crosshairs

08/04/2019. Camera-equipped helmet and face-recognition replaces a conventional key

20/05/2019. Robberies, thefts and colliding with a police car lead to convictions

04/11/2019. Chinese-brand releases first details of new parallel twin

12/08/2019. Cheaper, mass-market versions of MV’s latest Brutale won’t lose any performance

08/07/2019. Honda CB1100 with new monoshock chassis shown in design documents

02/09/2019. SV650 rides into 2020 with minimal changes but bigger updates must come in 2021

05/11/2019. Triumph’s 2020 Modern Classics line grows with new Bonneville derivatives

18/10/2019. Naked Kawasaki Z1000 and faired Z1000SX sports tourer getting revamped next year

06/03/2019. How does Harley’s first electric bike stack up against the competition?

08/05/2019. Tweaks for Honda CRF450R, CRF250R, CRF250 Rally and CRF250L in 2020

09/08/2019. KTM-derived CFMoto 1000cc V-twin engine detailed in patent documents

05/07/2019. New R nineT /5 announced along with tweaks across the BMW range

05/11/2019. Two 650 twins; a naked scrambler and an adventure machine plus a 1200cc ‘Super Scrambler’

16/10/2019. Redesigned bodywork and tweaks to lights and tech for CFMoto naked twins

07/06/2019. 2020 Ducati Streetfighter shares the Panigale V4’s engine and chassis

07/05/2019. Electric bikes tend to be expensive: the new Lito Sora is no exception

04/04/2019. Hot or cold air ducted to your backside at the touch of a button

08/08/2019. Trademark filings leave no doubt that Meguro is coming back – but in what form?

04/07/2019. Petrol-electric hybrid bike on the drawing board at Kawasaki

05/11/2019. Styling and tech tweaks throughout Kawasaki’s 2020 ‘Z’ range

16/10/2019. New patent hints at future faired sports bike

05/03/2019. Buell is back as an electric bike maker under the ‘Fuell’ brand name with some heavyweight partners

05/06/2019. Facebook has designed a motorcycle, but not like any bike you’ve seen before

07/05/2019. Brudeli sold its original leaning trike tech to Yamaha – here’s another version

04/04/2019. Design patents reveal the details of the 2020 BMW F850XR

07/08/2019. Retro and adventure-touring Yamaha 125cc models rumoured for 2020

03/07/2019. New styling, new technology and Euro-spec additions for Benelli’s TNT 600

15/10/2019. Mystery ‘charging problem’ strikes Harley’s first electric bike

05/03/2019. ‘Stripped back’ model sneaks under the £20k mark

04/06/2019. CRF850L Africa Twin coming to compete in growing middleweight adventure class

03/05/2019. Honda doesn’t make a CB500R – yet – but China is already plugging the gap

03/04/2019. Retro scramblers don’t get much more retro or scrambly than this

05/11/2019. In-depth look at the replacement for the F800

06/08/2019. A bigger engine and more technology for Triumph’s small Tiger

02/07/2019. Track days for RSV4 buyers, 0% finance on Aprilia 125s and various Yamahas

14/10/2019. New mid-sized Moto Morini models coming in naked and adventure bike form

04/03/2019. Initial price is for online orders only, will rise after first batch is sold

03/06/2019. New stick-them-yourself graphic sets for BMW R1200GS, F750GS, F850GS, G310GS and G310R, with more in the pipeline

02/05/2019. Naked cafe racer design could be a 400cc four-cylinder

02/04/2019. What sort of bike could the Indian Challenger be?

05/11/2019. Is the new adventure sports tourer worth the upgrade?

05/08/2019. Emissions documents reveal two new models joining Ducati’s 2020 range

01/07/2019. Zero percent finance deals on the Suzuki GSX-R1000R and GSX-R125 until the end of September

05/11/2019. Suzuki recalls its big trailie heritage with DR Big-inspired 2020 V-Strom 1050

10/10/2019. Electric focus for Yamaha’s visions of the future

01/03/2019. Latest news on Honda, Can-Am, Indian, bike batteries and Dainese

06/06/2019. Yamaha’s 2020 YZ450F is lighter, faster and more powerful than the old model

01/05/2019. £25,000, 2500cc limited-edition is the world’s biggest production bike

01/04/2019. New 500cc neo-retro naked bike from Chinese upstarts at Motrac

01/06/2019. After 25 years the Ducati 916 will still stop you in your tracks

01/08/2019. New single-cylinder CFMoto 250SR is nearly ready to be launched

08/10/2019. New styling, better dashboard for Kawasaki’s bargain Ninja 650 sports bike

01/04/2019. Turbo twin-cylinder naked Yamaha revealed in patent application

05/11/2019. Accessories included with Moto Guzzi V85 Travel, plus new colours for V7 III

05/11/2019. The latest Energica electric model comes fitted with the new 21.5 kWh battery

07/10/2019. Honda reckons projected touchscreen head-up displays are the future

04/10/2019. Leaked images of new CFMoto 250SR show it’s a real looker

05/11/2019. New Piaggio Medley and special-edition Beverly | EICMA 2019

07/10/2019. New styling, more performance and better equipment for 2020 Street Triple RS

05/11/2019. 98bhp, cornering ABS and wheelie control. We can’t wait!

01/10/2019. New 754cc Benelli Leoncino twin could catapult the firm into the mainstream

05/11/2019. Could this be the best road bike of 2020?

02/10/2019. Dawn raids see major crackdown on motorcycle theft

05/11/2019. Electronic suspension finally fitted to RSV4 and Tuono Factory

02/10/2019. New look, new tech and new suspension for Yamaha’s 2020 MT-03

05/11/2019. New scooter promises a 62 mile range

05/11/2019. How has the flagship hyper-naked got even more aggressive?

05/11/2019. More power, more torque and fully-adjustable suspension

05/11/2019. KTM enters the mini adventure market