With nearly 1000 YouTube videos, over 340,000 subscribers, and an unstoppable passion for new bikes, Motobob is the ultimate insider to bring you the best of EICMA! We’ve teamed up with him to showcase his top picks, all headed straight to MCL24. Get ready to discover just some of the show-stopping machines you’ll be able to see at Motorcycle Live…

Motorcycle Live is the place to be if you love two wheels – with new, classic and everything in between, it brings together the best of motorcycling.

Yamaha R9

The new Yamaha R9 is built upon the same platform as their excellent MT-09 naked, with a lively triple-cylinder engine that always entertains. This sportier interpretation should be every bit as good, but with a more aggressive riding position that will suit quick road riding and the track. No big surprises with this one but it’s still one of the most keenly anticipated bikes for the new model year and for good reason. 

Triumph Tiger Sport 800

Triumph’s Tiger Sport 660 was already a great tall sports tourer with exceptional handling. But if you fancy something with a bit more poke, then their new 800 version absolutely fits the bill. Upgraded brakes, more adjustability in the suspension, and extra wind protection from the larger fairing should also help to make this a solid choice for covering distance at a good clip. 

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

The new CB1000 Hornet from Honda looks like it will offer exceptional value for money, with a Fireblade derived inline 4 engine that makes 150hp and yet a starting price of just £8,999. Perhaps even more impressive though is the upgraded SP version with an Ohlins shock and Brembo brakes, plus a little more power, whilst still coming in under £10k. 

Ducati Panigale V2

Ducati recently announced the end of the line for their Superquadro v-twin, with an all-new engine called the V2 taking its place. Power may be down by about 35hp, but it has been designed to be compact and lightweight, shedding 9kg versus the Superquadro. The 2025 Panigale V2, along with a naked Streetfighter version, is the first bike to use this engine and has also been built with weight savings as a priority. The result is the lightest Panigale they’ve ever made which should bode well for quick handling.

KTM 1390 Super Duke GT

If you’ve always liked the look of the Super Duke but wanted a little more comfort, then the GT variant is for you. This new 2025 model gets many of the same updates as the 1390 Super Duke R, with a bigger engine that packs an even bigger punch at 188hp peak. But semi-active suspension, a decent windscreen, and a front-facing radar that enables active cruise control all add a bit of practicality that helps to make it a more versatile bike. 

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

This update to one of BMW’s most popular bikes has certainly caused a stir with a divisive new look that is dominated by the big, blocky fuel tank. But it’s one of the few new-for-2025 bikes that I’ve been lucky enough to ride already, and I have to say that it’s every bit as good as the previous generation out on the road, and even surpasses it in some regards. Plus it’s one of the first models that they’ll offer with their new Automated Shift Assistant which gives you a simple twist-and-go automatic ride that I think will impress any willing demo pilots. 

Royal Enfield Bear 650

Scrambler-ising a bike isn’t rocket science – give it taller suspension, semi-knobbly tyres, some extra bits of protection and some high, wide handlebars and you’re pretty much there. So it’s perhaps a bit of a surprise that this one took Royal Enfield so long, with the Interceptor 650 having been a hot seller for a number of years and being the perfect starting point. But it has still got me excited to try it out, and there are some other meaningful upgrades like the full colour TFT display that was first seen on the Himalayan 450. 

Suzuki DRZ-4S & SM

If you take your off-roading a little more seriously though, then you’ll more likely be salivating as the prospect of the new Suzuki DRZ-4S. The engine, chassis and tech package have all been reworked, but it should still offer the same basic principles of being a simple, reliable, do-it-all machine. Supermoto fans will also be happy to see that the SM version gets all of the same updates, but with smaller wheels and sticky tyres. 

Like what you see? Then book your tickets to come and see them in the ‘metal’!  

As well as the new machines, Motobob will be at the show on Sunday 17th and Monday 18th, so be sure to keep an eye out!

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