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 expands the GSX-R 1000 lineup for 2027 into a three-model range, placing the new GSX-R1000RS at the top as a higher-specification variant for the first time. All three versions can now be reserved in the USA, with prices starting at the equivalent of roughly 14,350 euros.
Suzuki is reportedly preparing a revised GSX250R with winglets, a new variable valve lift system and more power. Chinese type-approval documents reveal the changes in detail and hint at an imminent market launch.
For the 100th edition of the 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations, KTM is launching a limited EXC special series with one two-stroke and four four-stroke models. The machines feature a design in Portugal’s colours and are set to reach dealers from August.
The Kawasaki Ninja H2 2027 is reportedly certified at just 197 hp instead of 228 hp, according to homologation filings. Here’s what’s behind the drop and why the comparison is misleading.
ZXMoto has put two new middleweight motorcycles into production, the 820RR-R and the 820R, arriving first at dealers in China. The more powerful 820RR-R produces 145 hp and uses components from Brembo and KYB, while the naked 820R is built on the same three-cylinder engine.
Ducati unveiled its first racing supermoto, the Desmo450 SM, at the World Ducati Week 2026 in Misano. The pre-production model is based on the Desmo450 MX, is intended exclusively for competition use, and will be fully revealed with complete technical specifications in September.
BMW Motorrad has revealed the running changes for model year 2027, primarily reshuffling colors, editions, and equipment packages. The only genuine technical update is found in the frame of the M 1000 RR, while several key GS models are missing from the list.
Brough Superior Dagger S with 102 HP and a new riding position: narrower, sportier, and with honeycomb carbon. What separates the S version from the standard Dagger.
The revised naked bike gains new WP suspension technology, a sharper design and more comfort without getting more expensive. The price stays at 8,699 euros (approximately $9,400), with sales starting in late July 2026.
The Triumph Bonneville 400 has been spotted again during test rides in India, bringing it closer to its market launch. Spy shots suggest that the model is more than a retro-styled derivative of the Speed 400 and is built on its own frame with independent engineering.
Honda is bringing the first production motorcycle with an electrically driven compressor to market with the V3R 900. New patent drawings suggest the forced-induction technology could later reach models such as the Gold Wing, the Fireblade and the Africa Twin.
Stark Future equips its Alpha-series Varg models with traction control via a free over-the-air update. Owners of the lower-powered Varg variants are left out, sparking debate.
Moto Guzzi is preparing The Trip 500, its first entry-level model based on an Aprilia parallel twin, breaking with the brand’s traditional V-twin architecture. Spy shots and multiple trademark filings suggest the project is nearing production readiness.
British start-up Veloce Motorcycles has unveiled the Aperion, a naked bike whose eight-cylinder two-stroke engine is claimed to produce 280 hp from 1,000 cc. The machine, shown at the Bike Shed Moto Show in London, is set to enter production from 2027 in a limited series of 24 units.
Harley-Davidson and Hero MotoCorp are expanding their partnership to jointly develop entry-level models for global markets. The Harley-Davidson Sprint is expected to be the first model, with a launch still planned for 2026.
The electromobility startup E Daddy from the United Arab Emirates presents the X7 series as the core of a connected mobility ecosystem with fast charging and battery swapping. The platform primarily targets fleets and delivery services but is also intended for international distribution.
Ducati expands its off-road program with the Desmo250 MX, bringing the first 250cc motocrosser with desmodromic valve actuation to market. The completely new 249.7 cm³ single-cylinder revs to 15,000 rpm and shares key design features with the engine of the Panigale V4 R.
The Pulsar range turns a quarter century old in 2026. To mark the anniversary, Bajaj is planning the most comprehensive update of its Classic models in nearly two decades.
California-based Lightfighter has developed the V3-RS and V3-RH, two fully electric race motorcycles designed to take on modern supersport machines. With the V3-RH, the brand makes its MotoAmerica debut in 2026, competing in the Super Hooligan class against gasoline-powered rivals.
At roughly 316 km/h, CFMoto has set a speed record for the upcoming V4 SR-RR. The Chinese manufacturer is now entering a performance tier that was previously reserved for Japanese and European supersport machines.
