Now that the dust has settled from Eicma and Motorcycle Live, let’s take a look at the best new motorcycles set to hit the roads in 2025.

There were plenty to choose from, so whittling down to 10 was difficult… and I’ll cover a few other picks per manufacturer and my personal stand-out pick for 2025. So we’ll end up on a few more than 10.

Price	Power	Weight	Tank Size	Seat Height
£6,749	47 bhp	214 kg	14 L	830 mm

Rumoured for a long time, spotted ages ago in testing, finally the Interceptor 650 gets a scrambler variant with historic background flair ‘from the gut’ and the California desert Big Bear Run... with some modern tweaks and additions bestowing it with extra pedigree against a bustling competition. The Bear 650 was revealed alongside a Classic 650 at EICMA 2025 – that twin motor has quite a few variations now.

The same 47bhp air-oil-cooled twin seen in the Interceptor (and Shotgun, Continental GT, Super Meteor) is given a slight 8% boost in torque from the new underslung 2-into-1 exhaust, now 56.5 NM, from the increased air flow.

It’s granted uprated 43mm upside down Showa forks, a higher/wider handlebar, 19 inch front and 17 inch rear wheels with knobbly-ish tyres, a kicked-up rear for greater ground clearance (184mm, 115mm rear wheel travel), and somewhat cumbersome 214 kg weight. Will you be scrambling around on this? Perhaps not, but it can do it to a light degree, and the style is a nice addition when navigating the urban jungle.

The addition of the TFT tripper dash with maps function via smartphone integration is particularly nice, capping off what could be a fantastic option in 2025. The pricing may not be quite as ‘affordable’ as it once was with Enfield, particularly when the Interceptor was first introduced in 2017, but it’s still a fantastic option. Great on the road, and the power delivery is torquey, raw, and playful - furthered with this light green lane potential, though also hampered by that 214 kg weight.

Pros

• Again proving a versatile use of a torquey motor
• Raw, but updated with nice tech (that TFT dash)
• Style is very nice, with a good story behind it

Cons

• Scrambler just for style? It's a bit weighty.
• Not quite the bargain offering Royal Enfield used to offer - but still a good proposition.

Price	Power	Weight	Tank Size	Seat Height
£TBA	44 bhp	TBAkg	14.5 L	855 mm

Moving on to KTM, and amongst loads of releases they’ve announced for 2025 (and their financial… difficulties lately), we come across what COULD be the best lightweight adventure bike on the market, with what looks to be a substantial upgrade from the previous generation (at least in this first-seen R guise).

Style-wise this looks incredible, taller and filled out, and less of a ‘Duke with off-road bits on’, though it will share the same 399cc LC4c single from the 390 Duke – with official power and torque figures to be confirmed, but likely the same power figures (44 bhp, 39 Nm) – expected to be priced around £5700.

Destined for a February 2025 launch, and apparently being built in India in January (via MCN article updated 14^th November, dated before the strategic restructuring plan on the 26^th November). Now, I won’t go into the depths of corporate KTM, cheese cams and electrical faults – though this is naturally a huge consideration going forward, to if this bike will even see the light of day in 2025, though I'd imagine it will.

Anyway, WP Apex Pro suspension, wire-spoke 21 inch front and 18 inch rear wheels, LED projector headlights, new tubular main and sub frame,  new swingarm, cruise control, three rider modes with cornering abs (you can switch off rear ABS) and cornering traction control… it looks mega for an off-road rider (a non-R version with more road-focused spec is expected, too).

Could be a huge winner. Other news from KTM… the 990 RC R (very nice), 1390 Super Duke GT (big tourer), 990 Duke R (hooligan), 1390 Super Adventure S (and S EVO) (incredible, loved the 1290 duo), plus the HUGE 8.8” TFT ipad screens, and Automated Manual Transmission. KTM were very busy for a manufacturer seemingly struggling, filing for voluntary administration.

Pros

• Will be a beautiful off-road rider and tourer.
• If it’s a good price, a great package

Cons

• KTM situation might dissuade custom
• We await confirmation on specs and price

Price	Power	Weight	Tank Size	Seat Height
£6,699	94 bhp	189 kg	15 L	810 mm

So a slight side-step to CFMoto, I think CFMoto is fast becoming the dark horse on two wheels, particularly with the introduction of this DOHC three-cylindered sports bike that redlines at 12,300 rpm, a continuation from the parallel-twin 450 SR.

There are plenty of middleweight sports bikes popping up, with some including the R7, CBR650R, GSX-8R, Daytona 660 (probably the main rival with a triple) – but the guide £6,699 price of this CFMoto makes it so tempting in comparison – effectively £2,000 cheaper than some rivals, but seemingly no massive downsides or missing spec…

I could do a whole feature on this, and CFMoto as a whole, in 2025. Aside from any apparent ‘brand name’ fears with any machine that isn’t born in Japan, generally, bikes are getting far more expensive when launched, often due to being packed with pricey tech. Do manufacturers need to just keep things simple, like the new CB1000 Hornet at £8,999?

Anyway I digress, this 675 sports bike can be restricted down from 94 bhp to 47 for an A2 rider, has sport and eco rider modes, adjustable traction control, quick shifter built in, adjustable KYB forks and shock, tyre pressure monitoring, 5” TFT, twin front J Juan calipers and ABS, steel tubular frame and a total weight of 189kg. Seriously, this looks incredible.

It’s set to land in March 2025, and is one to watch for a sports bike rider – and a growing UK dealership base. You'll have plenty of tempting options from CFMoto in 2025, including the NK that shares the same motor.

Pros

• Triple fun.
• Overall top spec.
• Bang for your buck!

Cons

• Is there a CFMoto dealer near you?
• You'll have the same 'Is that a Chinese bike?' chat every time you stop.

Price	Power	Weight	Tank Size	Seat Height
£TBA (£6,630?)	47.6 bhp	175 kg	13 L	800 mm

Aprilia's Tuono is one of the ultimate naked bike lineages out there, led by the Tuono V4 that has always been heralded as one of the best – so boil down that formula for the A2 market, and this could be a beautiful machine. Aprilia say ‘welcome to the most anti-conformist Tuono ever made’ and that’s just a wild statement.

We saw this one revealed at EICMA in Piranha Red, and the RS457 from last year is basically the foundation, with the same twin cylinder with an A2-friendly 47.6 bhp with a 175kg weight, but that combination of weight and power makes it a top prospect for riders holding any licence – a slip/assist clutch and shorter final drive will favour acceleration, and that’s where you find the fun riding – for me anyway, acceleration and handling with peak power-to-weight ratio fun.

Obviously it’s very similar spec to the RS457, with the aluminium frame but unique bodywork, its own tank, seat and the V-shaped LED running light and front.

How do you pick between the RS and Tuono? Well if you prefer an upright riding position with wider bar, this could be the one to give a go – though, the rivals like the CB500 Hornet, Speed 400, Z500SE are probably all cheaper, this Tuono could be a proper option with ride by wire & three rider modes, traction control, TFT dash, full LED lighting…

Price is to be confirmed, and the Tuono 457 is due to launch later on in 2025.

Pros

• Promises to be superb on the road.
• Likely a premium option.

Cons

• Cheaper options will exist.
• Could be a bit small/cramped for taller riders.

Price	Power	Weight	Tank Size	Seat Height
£12,250	117 bhp	195 kg	14 L	830 mm

Here she is! The long-awaited CP3 triple-powered R9 was finally announced pre-EICMA, and has been spoken about endlessly at this point. So I’ll save the yapping. Sort of.

With the R1 stepping away from UK roads in 2025, the introduction of the 117 bhp triple becomes the de facto flagship model for sports bike fans (on the road, the new R1s are still available in track spec) with MotoGP-style trickle-down features, and the other specifications are top…

A new generation of the lightest-ever aluminium Deltabox frame (just 9.7kg alone, 195kg total) pairs with a new 43mm KYB fully adjustable fork (rebound, compression); the rear shock is preload, rebound, and compression damping adjustable, and the riding position (at least when I sat on it at EICMA) is a sporty active position that will be perfect with that CP3 (much like on the XSR900 GP).

Brakes are Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers with large 320mm twin discs – with brake control, slide control, and lean-sensitive traction control all aiding your control; the electronic systems on the R1 are used as a starting point for the six-axis IMU. Three factory rider modes, two custom modes, four track modes, power modes, launch control, lift control, engine brake management, back slip regulator… that 5” TFT display is well needed because you’re diving through so many menus.

For £12,250 starting price, this could be a real contender on the road for a sports fan. Yeah, it isn’t an R1, but tell me you NEED an R1 on the road; I think you’d still have a bit of fun on this… or are there better options in this category? Let me know.

Pros

• CP3 triple motor is beautiful.
• Top top spec.
• Decent price.

Cons

• Riders on the road will say ‘well it’s not an R1 is it’.
• Insurance may be difficult to find at first, as it's a brand-new sports model.

Price	Power	Weight	Tank Size	Seat Height
£TBA	37.4 bhp	154 / 151kg	8.7 L	890 / 920 mm

15 years after it disappeared from UK dealerships, the DR-Z is reborn and rises from the ashes at EICMA 2024 – and is Euro5+ compliant whilst recycling &  upgrading from the DR-Z base with RM-Z design cues, the trail rider and supermoto duo could be set to dominate the pure fun sector of motorcycling in 2025 – if the price is right.

With the expected variations between the two (17 inch wheels on the SM, 21/18 combo for S) with different brake discs, the supermoto fitted with a 40 mm larger 310mm front disc, plus 154kg (3kg more) weight for the SM.

Other slight differences are there, but both share the single 398cc motor, derived from the previous motor with Euro5+ tweaks alongside some new engine internals – and it’s fuel injected as opposed to carbed. Suzuki fans will recognise the drive mode selector (ABC), traction control (two settings and off), gravel mode, switchable ABS, Suzuki clutch assist… though only 5 gears, and a tiny 8.7 Litre tank.

Will you need 6 gears and a larger tank, here? It’s not set as a tourer, but it might be something fans would be keen for.. and the dash is minimal (do you really need much more here). It’s all about pure fun on the road (and off it), so we’re keen to have a go in 2025.

Pros

• Promises to be incredible fun.
• Two variants for road or trail.
• Hopefully the price is competitive.

Cons

• 5 gears – a big annoyance for some.
• Small 8.7 Litre tank.

Price	Power	Weight	Tank Size	Seat Height
£3,949	20.7 bhp	178 kg	15 L	800 mm

One of the new machines for 2025 revealed by Honda at EICMA was this, the single-cylindered GB350S with a workable 20 bhp is clearly pointed directly at the popular 350 range from Royal Enfield (plus other options… Speed 400 for one) – with the same raw quality and budget-friendly focus – just £3,949 starting price.

Though we’ve seen the H’Ness in other countries, this has finally been launched for the UK and Europe in January 2025. It doesn’t come with much in the way of tech and gadgetry, has an analogue dial with inlay LCD, but as a wallet-friendly smaller machine with a focus on simplicity, you can’t go far wrong.

That performance may prove wearing for those used to faster riding, I have no doubt it’ll be great fun in town and on the back roads – much like the 350s from Enfield – the 20 bhp and 29 Nm peaks found at 5500 and 3000 revs respectively, though an assist/slipper clutch and Honda Selectable Torque Control will be welcome, particularly for city riders who are venturing to the countryside.

A 15L tank gives an optimistic 350 mile range – for those after a stylish commuter with customisation potential, Honda reliability, and that back-to-basic approach, surely you can’t go far wrong with this. Other notable Hondas in 2025 are the NC750X update, new Hornet 750 look, the CB1000 Hornet, even the PCX 125 DX. In fact, if anyone in the industry is doing it well right now, it's Honda - this GB350S & CB1000 Hornet are both priced incredibly competitively, whilst being very tempting options in their respective sectors.

Pros

• Great price.
• Stylish!
• Accessible for all.

Cons

• Some might not like the basic nature (but it’s a cheap Honda?!)
• Don't expect raw power.

 

Price	Power	Weight	Tank Size	Seat Height
£13,990	120 bhp	178 kg  (no fuel)	15 L	838 mm

Ducati has been on quite the streak lately. MotoGP victories, new bikes and updates everywhere, then the exhibition of their new lightest ever V2 engine… it has been a fun time for Ducati fans, and the new Panigale V4 is certainly at the top of the pile for outright lunacy – but in the best way possible.

We’re not looking too far into the V4 Panigale here, though, as much as I want to. The V2 machines are what take focus, today – Panigale, Multistrada, Streetfighter – and let’s look at that last one a bit closer, and I was there to see the cover pulled off at EICMA, which was very special.

For 13,990 of your finest British pounds you can get the base Streetfighter V2 for 2025, with that new NON-desmo V2 unit with 120 bhp, and 18kg of weight shaved off (though power is 33 bhp down from the 955cc model – it’s also around £2500 cheaper, too). A specific A2 version of this motor is available, too – but I don’t know if that motor still finds 70% of its torque at 3000rpm like the standard one.

Enough engine, it’s a stunning style in my opinion, no doubt some will like the lack of wings, and you get a host of rider controls. Okay, I’ll list them: rider modes, cornering ABS, Ducati: traction & wheelie control, quick shift 2.0, and engine brake control, fully adjustable Marzocchi fork and Kayaba shock, and the monocoque chassis weighs just 4kg. A V2 S model has even more spec thrown in.

It looks like a superb option for the ultra-premium naked category, and would no doubt be fantastic on the road (and track). The new V2 Panigale and Multistrada share the same sentiment. But is it worth £13,990? I mean, I don’t have that kind of money to throw around, but if you do then no doubt you'll be happy with this.

Pros

• New V2 motor.
• Lighter, cheaper.
• Usable road-going power.

Cons

• ‘Less raw power’ in this 2025 form.
• Maybe a bit too premium.
• You'll be tempted by the more expensive S model!

Price	Power	Weight	Tank Size	Seat Height
£TBA (£6,500?)	45 bhp	218 kg	12 L	820 mm

Next up, the Bear 650 rival… though worthy of a spot here by its own merit. With an English heritage name and Mahindra backing, making it a natural rival to the Enfield twin, this new Scrambler is a single-cylinder option built on the Gold Star framework. We spotted it on the BSA stand at Motorcycle Live in a seemingly production-ready form, but BSA wasn’t really shouting about it too loudly, making it a bit of a hidden gem in that way.

The liquid-cooled single has 45 bhp, 5 gears, and some lovely scrambler tweaks to the Gold Star foundation, with what seems to be the same tubular steel double cradle frame. It’s due to land in June 2025 with the larger 19 inch front wire spoked wheel, knobbly tyres, a 12 inch tank (quoted as good for 155 miles).

I like the style with the beak, light cover, bar end mirrors, and that exhaust is particularly nice, and gaitors are added to the 41mm non-adjustable forks, and Brembo brakes feature with single front 320mm disc. Perhaps not an adept off-road rider due to the heavy 218kg weight and 5 gears with single-cylinder, but the style will likely be more sought after than raw ability.

I’ll be interested to see what the confirmed price is, here, likely around £6,500 and up, but this could be a top motorcycle with some retro flair.

Pros

• Nice style.
• English name.
• Raw classic approach.

Cons

• Weighty at 218 kg.
• Hope it’s not pricey…
• Only 5 gears for the single.

Price	Power	Weight	Tank Size	Seat Height
£5,299	14.7 bhp	TBA kg	TBA L	TBA mm

This is our only pick on the list for the 125cc category… but don’t you worry, there’s an entire 125cc top 10 for 2025 on the way very soon.

Fantic seems to have gone up a gear with its newest offerings, and alongside this Imola 125 racer we also saw the Stealth 125, a naked variant, with 500cc versions of both. This Imola 125 will be going straight up against the Yamaha R125, KTM RC125, GSX-R 125… there are quite a few new options in 125.

Spec-wise, little has been officially confirmed for the Imola, though it looks to be high spec with what appears to be the Minarelli single-cylinder with 14.7bhp, bybre brakes... Jess here at BikeMatters was hoping for a £4,500 price tag, but unfortunately the price has been confirmed at £5,299 – a few quid short of the Yamaha R125 at £5,302, and therefore one of the most expensive 125s you can buy.

Still, looks nice, and no doubt will perform well on the road, and earns its spot on the list through the style in the 125cc class alone - with DNA visible from the sports bike edition on the Fantic stand at Motorcycle Live.

Pros

• THE STYLE!
• Overall spec looks superb.
• Real sports bike DNA.

Cons

• Price. Though it’s top spec, it’s bold to be so close in price to the R125…
• We're awaiting further confirmed spec.

My pick is in the Triumph camp, but not the 2025 Speed 1200. Reviews are in, and it seems positive overall (and it’ll absolutely be a good bike to ride, but I’m not convinced it’s BETTER than the 2^nd gen – but I’m biased, I own one, so take that with a pinch of salt). And no, I haven’t gone for the the Yamaha R9, though that is seriously exciting.

This 800 tourer takes assumes the place of the 850 that precedes it, a step up from the Tiger Sport 660 we’ve tested on BikeMatters in 2023, and it’s shaping up to be quite the contender.

Anyway, the new Tiger Sport 800 looks like a fantastic option, but not without some slight drawbacks – the new dash is one… but a dash doesn’t influence the bike overall.

Want some bonus picks? If you were wondering where Kawasaki are, the 1100 motor seems to be more of an update to satisfy Euro 5+, with the Versys and Ninja SX benefitting, and the adventure KLE is exciting, but still seen half in a box at the shows – once that is revealed I’ll talk about it a bit more!

On an equal point, I really would have loved to spend some time to look at the BMW range for 2025 – and when that F 450 GS concept gets a launch edition I’ll be very keen to see how it lands. What is your pick for 2025? Let me know in the comments, as I’m sure you will, you lot always seem too.