The CFMoto 500SR celebrates its official premiere at the 6th CFMOTO Day in Chengdu. The four-cylinder sportbike with 500 cc displacement offers 78 hp, premium equipment, and a price that is set to put established competitors under pressure.
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New Motorcycles
In this category you will find reports on newly presented motorcycles, model updates and upcoming product lines from various manufacturers. This includes official announcements, initial technical information and details regarding equipment, engine specifications and market launches.
The list below brings together current releases from different segments — ranging from supersport bikes and naked models to touring motorcycles and electric bikes. Facelifts, special editions and limited models may also be covered here.
This section provides a central overview of new motorcycles and recent developments within the market.
Suzuki Germany responds to the 2025 sales slump with a comprehensive price offensive and a new managing director. The goal: 10,000 motorcycles sold per year and at least five percent market share.
Spy shots from Austria show a near-production-ready prototype of the KTM 690 Adventure featuring rally styling, a triple-tank setup, and the proven LC4 engine. A reveal at or before EICMA 2026 in Milan is considered likely.
The KTM 450 RC marks the beginning of a completely new model generation. With a 449 cc parallel-twin, aluminum single-sided swingarm, and WP suspension components, the fully-faired sportbike positions itself as a sharper alternative to the technically related CFMoto 450 SR-S. For now, the machine is only available in China.
KTM brings back the 890 Adventure R Rally. The strictly limited special model is set to arrive at dealers in April 2026, drawing directly from the rally machines of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team.
Aprilia Racing has unveiled the X 250TH, the most extreme special edition in its X series to date. Limited to 30 units, the machine is based on the RSV4 1100 Factory 2026 and introduces carbon-carbon brakes from MotoGP to a commercially available motorcycle for the first time.
Ducati celebrates its 100th anniversary with the most radical road motorcycle in company history. The Superleggera V4 Centenario introduces carbon-ceramic brake discs and a fork with carbon stanchions to a road-legal motorcycle for the first time.
Honda unveils two new concept models with inline-four engines and E-Clutch at the Osaka Motorcycle Show. The CB400 Super Four and CBR400R Four are on the verge of series production.
Aprilia Racing reveals a new limited-edition X-Series model at the US Grand Prix on Friday. Only 30 units will be produced, with technical details still under wraps.
Canadian start-up NorthForge is developing the Dispatch, an electric military motorcycle for reconnaissance missions. The machine is designed to operate at temperatures from minus 35 to plus 45 degrees Celsius and will be manufactured entirely in Canada.
The Honda WN7 has only been on the market for a short time and has already collected one of the world’s most prestigious design awards. The Japanese manufacturer’s first full-fledged electric motorcycle shows where the established brands may be heading.
Triumph unveils a one-of-a-kind Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer DGR Edition as the grand prize of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2026. Registration for the worldwide charity event on May 17 is now open.
LiveWire surprises with a new model lineup that sounds nothing like Harley-Davidson. The S4 Honcho comes as Street and Trail versions and is set to enter production in spring 2026.
The heritage brand Moto Morini enters the booming A2-compliant adventure bike segment with the Alltrhike 450. Featuring KYB suspension, a 21-inch front wheel, and a price starting at 5,890 euros, the 450 aims to attract both beginners and seasoned adventurers.
Chinese manufacturer Kove is giving its 443cc inline-four naked bike a comprehensive overhaul. The redesign brings KTM 390 Duke-inspired styling, upgraded brakes, and a new TFT display.
The Aprilia RS 660 remains Italy’s best-selling sport motorcycle in 2025. Right behind in second place is the smaller RS 457, giving Aprilia over 21 percent market share in the fully faired sport motorcycle segment on home soil.
Startup OMOWAY has unveiled the OMO X, claiming it is the first self-balancing electric scooter in mass production. Space technology is supposed to keep the two-wheeler upright even while stationary.
Bimota unveils the KB 399, a supersport 400cc based on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR. Alongside the standard model, the KB 399 ES Edizione Speciale features carbon bodywork and an Öhlins shock.
The Chinese manufacturer expands its cruiser range with a larger-displacement parallel twin. Initial technical data from type approval documents show significant advances in power and chassis.
The Triumph Daytona 660 receives a targeted update for 2026 with an adjustable Showa fork, standard quickshifter and new Metzeler tyres. Triumph responds to criticism of the original model’s soft suspension.