Boss Hoss gives the Cruiser Bike the brand’s biggest engine for 2026, an 8.1-liter V8 with 600 hp (441 kW). That brings the entry-level model’s engine lineup to four V8 options, while the previous Super Sport Bike drops out of the range.
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In this category you will find articles covering official launches and first presentations of new motorcycles, accessories and technical products. This includes manufacturer announcements, press presentations and initial information regarding features, specifications, pricing and availability.
The list below brings together reports on newly introduced models from various segments — ranging from supersport bikes and naked models to touring motorcycles and electric bikes. Accessories such as helmets, riding gear, technical equipment and specialized components may also be featured.
This section provides an overview of current product launches and new developments within the motorcycle industry.
Royal Enfield is releasing the Shotgun 650 as a black-and-gold special series with Taiwanese customizer Rough Crafts. Only 100 numbered units are being built worldwide, with just 25 going to Europe.
Triumph is launching the Speed Twin 1200 TFC, a special edition of its classic lineup limited to 750 units worldwide. Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes, an Akrapovič exhaust and numerous carbon components lift the specification well above that of the Speed Twin 1200 RS.
BMW Motorrad has unveiled the Competition Bike for the International GS Trophy 2026 in Romania. It is based on the R 12 G/S and carries an extensive package of off-road accessories.
Munich-based Diamond Atelier unveils the DA#22, a street-legal prototype the workshop calls the world’s first hyperbike. Beneath the hand-formed aluminum bodywork sits a KTM engine producing more than 205 hp, paired with a glowing special paint finish and a real diamond.
Triumph is giving six well-known motorcycles fresh paint schemes for the 2027 model year, from the Tiger Sport 800 to the Rocket 3 Storm. The new colours reach dealers from August 2026, most of them as premium variants with a small price increase.
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.
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.
Insta360 launches the Luna Ultra, its first gimbal camera, taking direct aim at DJI’s Osmo Pocket lineup. The Leica co-developed model combines two lenses, 8K video and a detachable touchscreen that doubles as a remote control.
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.
French workshop FCR Original has turned the BMW R 12 into a black-and-gold scrambler, transforming the relaxed heritage cruiser into a knobby-tired off-road aesthetic. The stock 1,170 cc boxer engine remains untouched internally, while the suspension, exhaust, wheels, lighting, and paint have been completely reimagined.
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.
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.
With the Stealth 500, Fantic expands its Stealth range with an A2-eligible naked bike that is technically based on the Caballero 500 single-cylinder. The Italian manufacturer states a dry weight of 147 kilograms and an output of 45 hp.
Norton is launching the Atlas and Atlas GT as the brand’s first adventure tourer of the TVS era, built on an all-new 585 cc twin platform. Both models share engine and frame but target different use cases with different wheel sizes and suspension travel.
LiveWire has started series production of the S4 Honcho Trail and S4 Honcho Street electric minibikes. The first machines are expected to reach dealerships in summer 2026, with prices in Germany starting at 5,299 euros.
With the Desmo450 EDS, Ducati brings its first modern street-legal enduro to market, transferring desmodromic valve actuation to this class for the first time. Sales in Europe begin in July 2026, with the motorcycle expected to start at €12,490 in Germany.
An independent workshop from Bristol, England, has comprehensively reworked the Triumph Scrambler 400X, reportedly saving more than 15 kilograms of weight. The parts used are set to become available individually, and a limited series of complete motorcycles is also planned.