Suzuki GSX-S950 (2025): Naked bike with cultivated four-cylinder engine and modern technology update
Suzuki is noticeably refreshing the GSX-S950 for the 2025 model year. The sporty naked bike has been given a new 5-inch TFT LCD color display with a comprehensive display and better readability, now meets the Euro 5 Plus emissions standard and comes in two new, eye-catching color variants. This means that the machine not only remains technically up to date, but also sets fresh visual accents.
With the E-VO, Honda presents its first fully-fledged production motorcycle with electric drive - packaged in the look of a modern café racer. While Honda is already represented on the market with several electric scooters, the E-VO marks the entry into the segment of more powerful electric motorcycles. It was developed in collaboration with Wuyang-Honda, the Japanese manufacturer's Chinese joint venture. The market launch took place in China in May 2025 under the model designation WH8000D.
The Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE will be launched in 2025 with a revised design and proven technology. The adventure bike remains a firm favorite for travel enthusiasts who don't shy away from gravel tracks. With three new color combinations and a robust technology package, the V-Strom 1050DE has everything you need for long tours and rough terrain.
With the new Speed Triple 1200 RX, TRIUMPH is taking its iconic naked bike series to a new level of performance. Limited to 1,200 units worldwide, the RX combines exclusive technical components, premium materials and racing-inspired ergonomics - packaged in a design with a strong character.
With the new 775R, Chinese motorcycle brand Mitt introduces a full-faired sports bike that blends European design, solid engineering, and premium components—at a price that significantly undercuts the competition. Here's a detailed look at what the Mitt 775R brings to the table and how it compares within the mid-sized sport bike market.
With the Scrambler 400 XC, Triumph is launching a new model - but exclusively for the Indian market. The bike is largely based on the well-known Scrambler 400 X, but has been specifically redesigned for off-road use.
With the Fat Boy Gray Ghost, Harley-Davidson presents the fifth model in its exclusive Icons Motorcycle Collection - strictly limited to 1,990 units worldwide. The special edition honors the 35th anniversary of the Fat Boy, one of the most famous names in the motorcycle world, with a striking appearance and technical enhancements. The price in Germany is €30,700 (approx. $33,100).
Electric motorcycles have always struggled with a stubborn image problem: too quiet, too smooth, too simple. Without gear changes, without vibrations, without the mechanical flair that many associate with classic motorcycling. But the Indian brand Matter is going in a different direction with its new Aera model - and giving its Stromer a manual four-speed gearbox. A concept that should revive the discussion about the “soul” of electric driving.
The Trident Triple Tribute Special Edition from Triumph Motorcycles is returning for the 2025 season - inspired by the legendary racing motorcycle “Slippery Sam”, which won the Tourist Trophy (TT) on the Isle of Man five times in a row in the 1970s. Following the debut of the limited-edition special model in 2024, a visually revised new edition with a fresh design, enhanced technical features and an identical engine base now follows.
With the R 1300 RS, BMW Motorrad is presenting a completely revised model within the sports tourer series. The new generation is characterized by a modified chassis, a revised boxer engine and an extended range of optional equipment. The aim was to achieve a sportier design without sacrificing the well-known touring characteristics of the series.
The Indian motorcycle brand TVS Motor Company has comprehensively revised its sporty flagship, the Apache RR 310, for the 2025 model year. Although the fully enclosed single-cylinder sports machine will continue to be offered primarily on the domestic market, the technological fine-tuning suggests that the company also has more international plans for the future. With a fresh design, new assistance systems and customizable options, TVS impressively demonstrates how much potential there is in the lightweight sports bike segment.
Electromobility has long since found its way into motorsport - and Ducati plays a central role in this. The Italian manufacturer has been providing the standard motorcycle for the FIM MotoE World Championship since 2023. With the new evolutionary stage of the Ducati V21L for the 2025 season, the brand from Borgo Panigale is demonstrating how consistently it is working on the development of battery-electric high-performance motorcycles. The focus is not only on weight reduction and efficiency, but also on targeted optimization of the chassis and electronics.
With the GSX-8R, Suzuki presented a completely new sports bike at the beginning of 2024 after a long break. Now the Japanese manufacturer is bringing a strictly limited special edition to the UK with the GSX-8R Kiiro - only 60 units will be offered. The price for the exclusive model is £9,599, which corresponds to around €11,200 or around $12,000.
BMW Motorrad is presenting a comprehensively revised version of the R 1300 R for the 2025 model year. The sporty roadster has been redesigned in key areas - from the chassis to the electronics and equipment. With new rider assistance systems and modernized comfort functions, the model is technologically closer to the current state of development of the BMW series. The classic two-cylinder boxer engine remains the technical centerpiece.
On April 10, 2025, the time has come: BMW Motorrad officially presents the new R 1300 R - the successor to the aged R 1250 R. With a fresh design, powerful drive and revised chassis, the roadster promises a noticeable update compared to its predecessor. Numerous technical details have already been leaked before the premiere - time to get an overview.
With the new R 12 G/S, BMW Motorrad is launching an enduro on the market that deliberately combines classic design elements with modern technology. In terms of style, the model is based on the famous BMW R 80 G/S from 1980, which founded the high-capacity touring enduro segment at the time. The designation “G/S” still stands for “off-road and road” - a reference to the versatility of this series.
Triumph is launching its first true enduro models with the unveiling of the brand new TF 250-E and TF 450-E. Developed in close collaboration with multiple Enduro world champions Iván Cervantes and Paul Edmondson, the two bikes combine modern technology, first-class components and a unique chassis concept - ready for racing as well as demanding trails.
Ducati has unveiled a real collector's item with the Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia. The special model, limited to just 163 numbered examples, was unveiled at the Italian Ministry for Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT). The machine is a tribute to the triumph of Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo team at the 2024 Mugello Grand Prix, where the riders competed in a special Azzurro livery - the color of the Italian national teams - and celebrated a double victory.
Aprilia is bringing the RS 660 back into showrooms for the 2025 model year and is also presenting an even more powerful version: the RS 660 Factory. As befits a “Factory” version, the mid-range sports bike from Noale has not only been given a visual refresh, but also some technical upgrades that improve the riding experience even further.
CFMoto is launching a special edition of the 450 SR limited to 451 units - the CFMoto 450 SR Aspar Replica. The machine is based on the sporty offshoot of the 450 series, which includes naked bikes, adventure bikes and cruiser variants in addition to the supersport model. With the Aspar Replica, the Chinese manufacturer is celebrating an extremely successful 2024 Moto3 season, in which David Alonso won the riders' title with 14 victories. In doing so, he surpassed the previous record set by Valentino Rossi in 1997, who won eleven races in one season. In addition, CFMoto secured both the team and manufacturer titles, thus completing the Moto3 class triple.