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DATE: 12/11/2025
Motorcycle Live is back at the NEC from 15th–23rd November, and it’s one of the UK’s biggest celebrations of biking. You’ll find everything there — new bikes, accessories, clothing, tech, and all sorts of kit. I’ll be heading down on Sunday the 17th, camera in hand, to see what’s new and catch up on what’s coming for next year.
You can check out my full video preview here Motorcycle Live 2025 Preview | The bikes I want to see
You can still buy tickets right up until the 14th November
Here are the bikes I’m most looking forward to checking out:
A proper all-rounder that’s getting a lot of attention. It’s a mid-range adventure bike that can handle both off-road trails and touring. As a V-Strom 1050DE rider, I love that kind of versatility — and the lighter weight really appeals.
Norton’s been through a lot, but their latest lineup looks interesting. Most models have a 1200cc V4, while the adventure bike runs a 500cc twin. They might not be groundbreaking, but I’m keen to see how the new Norton era looks up close.
The Norton Manx, Man R, Atlas and Atlas GT
This one caught my eye online — sleek, powerful, and practical. Around 110bhp and 84Nm of torque make it a solid mid-range naked. My wife rides a Yamaha MT-07, and this looks like the perfect step up from that.
Now this is exciting. A V3 engine with an electronic compressor aiming for the punch of a 1200. Add in a single-sided swingarm and sharp styling, and it sounds like a proper bit of innovation from Honda.
Kawasaki’s bringing back the KLE name for 2026 — a 500cc parallel twin adventure bike that should be lighter and more manageable than older versions. Definitely one I’ll be checking out, as lighter adventure bikes always catch my interest.
Suzuki’s revamping the classic SV650 into the new 700GX. It’s a bit of an odd-looking one with right-way-up forks, but I’m curious to see how it feels in person. The SV’s a legend, so it’s a big deal to see what replaces it.
A wild card! The name alone makes me smile, but it’s actually an inline-four cruiser that’s surprisingly well-reviewed and affordable. I just need to see what it looks like in the flesh.
A beautiful British-built bike that’s pure craftsmanship. It’s way out of my price range, but it’s one of those machines you have to stop and admire.
So that’s my hit list for Motorcycle Live 2025. I’ll be there on Sunday the 17th with @TwinkleMoto, filming, chatting, and checking out all the new metal.
If you’re going, come say hi — I’ll be wearing a TOMSTC t-shirt. And if you can’t make it, subscribe to TOMSTC on YouTube for all the highlights from the show.