- More than 20 manufacturers with new models, updates and special series for the 2026 model year
- BMW, Ducati, Triumph and Harley-Davidson with particularly extensive model offensives
- First large electric street motorcycles from Honda and KTM in preparation
- Technology trends: forced induction, electronic rider assistance, the A2 segment and heritage models
The 2026 motorcycle year brings a wealth of new machines – from completely new models and thorough revisions through to fresh colors and technical updates. Manufacturers are relying on broader model ranges, modern electronics and increasingly on alternative drivetrains. This overview page summarizes all the important motorcycle news for 2026, sorted by manufacturer, and is updated continuously.
Whether sporty naked bikes, comfortable tourers, versatile adventure motorcycles or the growing number of electric models – this season has something for every type of rider. An overview of the show debuts is also provided by our EICMA 2025 report.
BMW Motorrad
For 2026, BMW Motorrad is placing a clear focus on expanding its entry-level class. At the center is the new F 450 GS – the first A2-compliant model in the GS family. The new 450 cc parallel twin with a 125-degree crankpin offset and around 47 hp is said to redefine the entry into the world of travel enduros. According to BMW, the weight is intended to be competitive, and alongside the classic spoked-wheel variant a version with cast wheels is also planned.
The R 1300 GS remains the flagship and the best-selling adventure bike worldwide, and receives new color options for 2026. Rumors about an M 1300 GS as a sporty top version have grown stronger: a covered prototype turned up near the Munich development center, pointing to a thoroughly reworked GS with a 21-inch front wheel and a clear off-road orientation. The model still has not been officially confirmed.
→ BMW M 1300 GS spotted: 21-inch wheel turns the GS into a sports machine
A second GS project concerns the middle class: between the F 450 GS and the F 900 GS there is a gap in the range that BMW apparently wants to close with a new travel enduro. A prototype photographed on public roads shows a 21-inch front wheel, an 18-inch rear wheel, an inline twin with a visible relationship to the F 450 GS and a wet weight of around 204 kilograms. Between 65 and 70 hp (48 to 52 kW) are expected; the names F 600 GS, F 650 GS and F 700 GS are circulating. A production launch is not expected before 2028.
→ New BMW middleweight GS spotted: Is the F 650 GS coming back?
Already confirmed, by contrast, is a comprehensive facelift of the S 1000 XR and M 1000 XR for the 2027 model year. Homologation documents that surfaced in Australia show a completely new front design with a central headlight, a tightened tail section and new side panels. Engine output remains unchanged.
An exclusive premiere comes from South Africa: the M 1000 RR M2 Edition and S 1000 RR M2 Edition are the first joint special models from BMW Motorrad and BMW M – strictly limited to ten units each and available exclusively in South Africa. To mark the 115th running of the Isle of Man TT, BMW is also launching the M 1000 RR Limited Edition Isle of Man TT – 115 units in British Racing Green based on the M Competition, starting at 49,900 euros.
BMW Motorrad France is also relying on market-exclusive special models: the R 1300 GS Adventure Dark Edition brings a triple black design, a heated seat and an alarm system at a package price of 22,900 euros – orderable only in France until June 2026.
Another highlight is taking shape in the heritage segment: the BMW R20 with its roughly 2,000 cc big boxer is moving closer to series production. Six almost production-ready test units have already been spotted undisguised in Munich, and in September 2026 BMW showed the retro roadster based on the R 18 engine undisguised for the first time in an official video. March 2028 had been regarded as the production start – but in the video Motorrad boss Markus Flasch raised the possibility of an earlier start in 2027.
→ BMW R20: Production Start Could Be Brought Forward to 2027
In the touring segment, BMW unveiled the Vision K18 on May 15, 2026 at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este – a one-off vision bike with an inline six-cylinder enlarged to 1,800 cc, a hand-beaten aluminum body and forged carbon elements. The increase in displacement compared with the current 1,649 cc engine could point to a new K 1800 generation – back in 2015, the similarly conceived Concept 101 became the production K 1600 B.
For the 2027 model year, BMW has also presented a broad range of model updates: the M 1000 RR receives a third-generation M Motorsport frame around 1.3 kg lighter as its only genuine technical innovation, while the S 1000 RR, K 1600 and other model lines mainly get new colors, editions and equipment packages. Striking is the absence of the R 1300 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, F 450 GS and F 900 GS from the 2027 list – a possible sign of an upcoming GS revision. The models can be ordered from August 2026.
→ BMW Model Year 2027: New M Frame and New Colors in Detail
→ BMW M 1000 RS: First RS Model With Inline-Four Moves Closer
Ducati
Ducati celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026 and is using the occasion for an extensive model offensive. At its center is the new V2 engine platform with 890 cubic centimeters, which replaces the previous Testastretta engine. All the dates of the unveilings are summarized in our Ducati World Première 2026 overview.
The Monster 2026 arrives as the fifth generation of the iconic naked bike line – with the new 890 cc V2, a monocoque frame and a weight of just 175 kg without fuel. The Multistrada V4 Rally has been comprehensively revised and is available for the first time in striking Jade Green.
With the Panigale V4 R, Ducati is bringing the most advanced superbike in its history to market. Developed in close cooperation with Ducati Corse, it serves as the homologation basis for the Superbike World Championship and offers corner sidepod aerodynamics from MotoGP for the first time. Output reaches up to 239 hp with the racing exhaust.
Above the production models, the next step is already taking shape: for the 2027 model year, the Californian environmental authority CARB has certified a Ducati Panigale V4 SP. It uses the same 1,103 cc engine as the other Panigale V4 models and is said to slot in between the V4 S and the V4 R. The official presentation is expected in the fall of 2026 as part of the Ducati World Première around EICMA in Milan; prices are still open.
For the anniversary, a special model is emerging in the shape of the Ducati Formula ’73. US registration documents list the model on the basis of the Scrambler platform – a homage to the legendary 750 Supersport Desmo from 1973. Added to this are updated Scrambler variants such as the Nightshift in a new emerald green.
The Superleggera V4 Centenario crowns the anniversary: the completely new Desmosedici Stradale R 1100 with 228 hp, carbon ceramic brakes and a wet weight of just 173 kg make it Ducati’s technically most advanced production motorcycle. It is limited to 500 numbered units plus 100 Tricolore units.
In the off-road segment, Ducati unveiled the street-legal Desmo450 EDS on June 9, 2026 as the third model on the 450 platform. The enduro, based on the competition Desmo450 MX, is the only one in its class with desmodromic valve actuation: the 449.6 cc single produces 42 hp, the tank holds 8.5 liters and the weight is 119.9 kilograms without fuel. Sales in Europe start in July 2026, and in Germany the EDS is said to cost from 12,490 euros – with full road equipment it marks Ducati’s entry into the dual-sport market.
In the supermoto segment, Ducati is expanding the Hypermotard family with the 698 Mono Nera – a visually and technically upgraded variant with a completely black paint finish, standard Termignoni silencers and a quickshifter from the factory. The Nera supplements the existing range and is available from European dealers from June 2026.
In parallel with the street-legal EDS, Ducati is expanding its competition off-road range: with the Desmo250 MX, the manufacturer is bringing a 250 cc motocross machine with desmodromic valve actuation to market for the first time. The completely newly developed 249.7 cc single revs to 15,000 rpm and shares central design features with the engine of the Panigale V4 R.
At World Ducati Week 2026 in Misano, Ducati presented the Desmo450 SM on July 4, the brand’s first racing supermoto – the fifth model in the Desmo family and a pure competition motorcycle without road approval. It is based on the Desmo450 MX but has been revised on almost every component and is delivered on slicks as standard. The full presentation with all technical data follows in September 2026, with sales starting in October.
→ Ducati Panigale V4 SP Arrives in 2027: New Step Between V4 and V4 R
→ Ducati Desmo450 SM: Ducati’s First Racing Supermoto Makes Its Debut
→ Ducati Desmo450 EDS: First Street-Legal Enduro with Desmodromic Valve Actuation
→ Ducati Desmo250 MX: Desmodromic Valve Actuation Takes On the 250 Motocross Class
→ Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Nera: A Black Suit for the Single-Cylinder Supermoto
→ Ducati Monster wins Red Dot Award 2026: what mattered to the jury
Harley-Davidson
For 2026, Harley-Davidson is presenting a total of 13 new motorcycles and trikes, and with them one of the most extensive model offensives of recent years. The focus is on the Grand American Touring models Street Glide and Road Glide.
The Sportster line with the Sportster S, Nightster Special and Nightster relies on modern technology and new engine covers. The Nightster returns to the European range – in striking Blood Orange with flat-track-inspired graphics. In the adventure segment, the Pan America 1250 remains set in the Special and ST variants. One of the two previously registered word marks has meanwhile become a production model: the Harley-Davidson Deadwood is an all-black production bobber on a Softail basis with the Milwaukee-Eight 117 – at around 15,780 euros (17,999 US dollars), however, it goes on sale exclusively in the USA and Canada. The second word mark, Low Bob, remains a possible model candidate for now; both fit into the revised strategy under CEO Artie Starrs.
Harley-Davidson has since followed up with two further intellectual property filings: the model names RMCR and RMXR were submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office. That increases the likelihood that the cafe racer concept shown in February will actually become a production motorcycle.
→ Harley-Davidson Files RMCR and RMXR Trademarks: Two Production Models Move Closer
Honda
Honda is drawing attention in 2026 with several strategically important new models. The strongest signal comes from the electric segment: the WN7 is Honda’s first high-volume electric motorcycle for road use, with a market launch from January 2026 and a competitive entry price of around 7,500 euros converted. In Australia, the WN7 will initially be offered by subscription only.
→ Honda WN7 on Subscription Only: What Australia’s Model Means for Germany
In the combustion segment, the new CB 1000 GT stands out – a sport tourer based on the CB 1000 Hornet that is positioned against the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX, BMW S 1000 XR and Kawasaki Versys 1100. The CB 1000 F and CB 1000 F SE arrive as retro variants. For the 2027 model year, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP (217 hp, from around 29,000 euros) and the CBR1000RR also return, with technology from MotoGP. In addition, the new 500 cc four-cylinder models CB 500 Super Four and CBR 500 R Four with about 80 hp are under discussion.
At the 42nd Osaka Motorcycle Show, Honda unveiled the CB400 Super Four and CBR400R Four as E-Clutch concepts, featuring a completely new inline four-cylinder with around 399 cc and the next generation of the Honda E-Clutch. The production start has since been confirmed: both four-cylinder models will go into series production in Japan with E-Clutch, the CB400 Super Four from August 21 and the CBR400R from September 18. There has been no commitment for Europe so far.
→ Honda CB400 Super Four and CBR400R: Market Launch Set, Europe Still Open
A second bike carrying the CB 500 name adds further confusion to the model designation: on July 24, 2026, Honda showed a CB 500 in India with a completely newly developed air and oil cooled single cylinder (501 cc, 28 hp/20.6 kW, 43.3 Nm), technically unrelated to the liquid-cooled 471 cc parallel twin from the CB500 Hornet, NX500 and CMX 500 Rebel. Because Honda had the name GB 500 registered as a trademark in the EU and the USA in November 2024, and because the Indian CB 350 is already sold in Europe as the GB 350 S, a European launch as the GB 500 S is considered likely no earlier than 2027, which would make it one of the few new large-displacement singles in the 2027 model year.
→ Honda CB 500 with 28 hp: What It Means for the GB 350 S in Europe
The CB 500 was only part of a larger push: in New Delhi, Honda showed ten models at once on the same day, seven of them completely new. Alongside the CB 500, these are the Rebel 300 and Rebel 500 cruisers, the XR 300L and XR 300 Rally off-road models, the ADV 160 scooter and the QC3 electric scooter, plus new colors for the CB350, CB350C and CB350RS. All models are set to be built entirely in India in the future, and no date for Europe has been fixed for any of them.
→ Honda to build ten new models in India: Rebel, XR and an electric scooter
Honda’s BigWing dealers in India are now taking orders for the updated 350 family. At the top of the price list sits the CB350C Special Edition at 204,700 rupees (approx. 1,875 euros): technically unchanged with 21 hp (15.5 kW) and 29.5 Nm, but with pinstripes, extra chrome parts and the colours Rebel Red Metallic and Mat Dune Brown. This means six of the ten models shown in July have reached dealers, while the Rebel 500, XR300L, XR300 Rally and QC3 are still to come. Honda has no plans to bring the Special Edition to Europe.
→ Honda CB350C Special Edition: What sets the most expensive Honda 350 apart
→ Honda CB1000F: Freddie Spencer and Historic Racing Machines Accompany the New Naked Bike
→ Honda CB1000F and Fireblade SP: Honda’s Range from Retro to MotoGP
The CB750 Hornet also moves into the 2027 model year, though with visual updates only: four new two-tone paint schemes replace the previous color range, while the 92 hp 755 cc parallel twin, the chassis and the electronics remain untouched. In Italy, according to media reports, Honda offers the naked bike exclusively with E-Clutch and in only three of the four color combinations, while in German-speaking markets the version with a conventional clutch remains in the lineup.
→ Honda CB750 Hornet 2027: Four New Colors, Only Three in Italy
Kawasaki
With the Z 1100 and Z 1100 SE, Kawasaki brings back its flagship in the supernaked segment. After the Z1000 was discontinued in 2020 because of Euro 5, the Z series once again has a full-fledged top model.
The return of the KLE 500 as a travel enduro is one of the most eagerly awaited comebacks of the season. The model is said to be positioned in the 48 hp class for A2 riders. The Ninja lineup receives new color variants for the ZX-4R, ZX-6R, Ninja 650 and Ninja 500.
A twelve-second video on the European social media channels has also caused a stir: it shows no motorcycle, only the sound of a supercharger and the words “Return To Beyond Belief”, a direct reference to the claim “Built Beyond Belief” used by the first Ninja H2 in 2014. Together with the EPA and CARB documents, which list the Ninja H2 for the 2027 model year with the emissions data of the Z H2 SE (197 hp instead of the previous 228 hp), the indications of a return of the supercharged supersport machine to Europe are mounting, after it failed to meet Euro 5 there in 2021. EICMA in early November 2026 is regarded as the likely setting for the presentation, though this has not been confirmed.
→ Kawasaki Ninja H2: teaser hints at European comeback with less power
For the small retro models, on the other hand, everything stays the same: Kawasaki carries the Meguro S1 and the W230 over into the 2027 model year technically unchanged. Both A2-compliant singles with 233 cc and 18 hp (12.9 kW) at 7,000 rpm will in future be offered only in the color Ebony, which means the W230 loses its previous Metallic Matte Dark Green. Kawasaki has not yet announced prices for 2027; in the 2026 model year the list showed 4,995 euros for the W230 and 5,695 euros for the Meguro S1 (each ex works).
→ Meguro S1 and W230 carry over for 2027: Kawasaki offers Ebony only
Kawasaki subsidiary Bimota is also expanding its portfolio further: the KB399 Espresso is a new 400 cc model based on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR. The official presentation took place on March 18, 2026, shortly before the Osaka Motorcycle Show. Above the production KB998 Rimini, Provec Racing has additionally placed the KB998 Rimini Elite, limited to five units, since April 2026 – a pure track bike with 215 hp, 16.7 kg less weight and components taken directly from the WorldSBK program.
→ Bimota KB998 Rimini Elite: Only Five Race Versions for Customers
KTM
At KTM, 2026 is marked by consolidation. After financial difficulties and the complete takeover by its Indian partner Bajaj, the Austrian manufacturer skipped EICMA 2025 and is postponing larger new models to later dates.
Even so, KTM is bringing its most extensive Duke model family to date to market. At the top sits the KTM 1390 Super Duke RR 2026, limited to 350 units worldwide, with a 193 hp LC8 V-twin, new CAMSHIFT technology and 11 kg less weight than the 1390 Super Duke R. Even more exclusive is the KTM 1390 Super Duke RR Track, the first pure track model in the Super Duke family, limited to 100 units, with 196 hp, Brembo GP4-MS brakes in superbike specification and forged magnesium wheels. An electric Duke is being worked on as well: the KTM E-Duke could reach the market in 2026 at the earliest, though 2027 is more likely. KTM has also filed a patent for a novel electrically assisted supercharger. For the Indian market, KTM now offers the Duke 390 and Adventure 390 in a variant reduced to 349 cc as well, in order to benefit from the cheaper tax bracket below 350 cc. Warranty coverage has been extended to four years for all street models. With the Freeride E 2027, KTM additionally brought a first electric model of the new generation to dealers in April 2026, a 26 hp enduro with road approval, a 5.5 kWh battery and 112 kg weight, which can be ridden from the age of 16 with an A1 or B196 license.
In the adventure segment, KTM is launching a new edition of the limited special model with Dakar genes, the 890 Adventure R Rally 2026. The Rally comes with a WP Pro Components suspension, 270 mm of travel and the proven 889 cc parallel twin with 106 hp. The number of units is again limited worldwide, and deliveries begin in April 2026. In the off-road segment, the KTM 450 Rally Replica 2027 follows, a race machine limited to slightly more than 100 units with a 449.3 cc SOHC single cylinder, an Akrapovic titanium exhaust and a 35-liter three-tank system, which will be delivered from July 2026. In addition, eight units of the Luciano Benavides Factory Edition in Red Bull KTM design are being built.
For the road, the KTM 690 Rally follows in October 2026: it transfers the rally concept to the 690 platform straight from the factory, with 79 hp (58 kW) from the 692.7 cc LC4 single cylinder, a total tank volume of 20 liters from a 13-liter rear tank and two front tanks, a dedicated rally tower with a 4.2-inch TFT display and a weight of 161.5 kg without fuel. The model runs as a 2027 model year, and KTM has not yet named a price.
Among the sport motorcycles, the next step is taking shape: KTM boss Gottfried Neumeister has confirmed that the RC range below the 990 RC R will be expanded with a 790 RC and a 490 RC. The 790 RC is likely to take over the LC8c twin-cylinder from the 790 Duke. According to more recent information, the 490 RC is not based on the 450 RC sold in China (based on the CFMoto 450SR S), but on a specially developed platform with a new parallel twin just under 500 cubic centimeters; 55 to 65 hp is considered the likely output. The first model on this platform is said to be the 490 Duke, whose premiere is expected at the end of 2027. KTM has not named dates, prices or technical data so far.
→ KTM 790 RC and 490 RC confirmed: MotoGP moves into the middleweight class
→ KTM 490 RC: New Twin Platform Instead of Chinese Tech from the 450 RC
→ KTM EXC 6DAYS 2027: Special Edition for the 100th Six Days in Portugal
Husqvarna
Husqvarna Mobility is adding a Style Edition to the Svartpilen range for the 2027 model year. The Svartpilen 801 SE comes with cruise control and a bidirectional quickshifter (Easy Shift) as standard, along with a distinctive dark green paint scheme. The proven LC8c parallel twin with 799 cc and 105 hp remains unchanged. The list price in the USA is 10,799 US dollars (approximately 9,210 euros); a European price has yet to be announced.
In the off-road segment, Husqvarna is presenting the complete motocross range for the 2027 model year: nine machines from the TC 50 to the FC 450 receive a white chrome-molybdenum frame and new graphics, but remain largely unchanged technically. The full-size two-strokes (TC 125, TC 250, TC 300) have throttle body injection, while the four-strokes (FC 250, FC 350, FC 450) have a quickshifter, traction control and launch control. US prices start at 5,199 USD for the TC 50 and go up to 11,749 USD for the FC 450.
Suzuki
Suzuki is focusing on targeted updates to existing model ranges. The Hayabusa gets revised riding modes, an improved cruise control system and a new lithium-ion battery. Two new color variants and a special edition round out the lineup.
The V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050DE receive a visual refresh and new price positioning. The GSX-8R arrives in three new color options. In addition, Suzuki Germany is expanding the range with edition models: Power Editions with an Akrapovic exhaust deliver up to 2.4 hp more output and up to 3.9 kg less weight, while Travel Editions come with side cases and a center stand from the factory. The editions are available for the Hayabusa, GSX-8S, GSX-8R, GSX-S 1000GX and V-Strom models and offer price advantages of up to around 1,000 euros compared with buying the parts separately. For the 50th anniversary of the German sales subsidiary, two special editions limited to 50 units each arrived in September 2026: the GSX-8S Special Edition at 9,890 euros and the GSX-S1000 Special Edition at 14,290 euros, both technically unchanged and set apart from the standard models only by retro graphics and factory-fitted original accessories.
The biggest surprise from Suzuki in 2026 is the SV-7GX – a new crossover model that brings the legendary 645 cc V-twin up to Euro 5+ and wraps it in an entirely new concept. With ride-by-wire, three riding modes, traction control and a bidirectional quickshifter from 7,999 euros, the SV-7GX is positioned as an aggressively priced middleweight crossover against the Yamaha Tracer 7, Triumph Tiger Sport 660 and Kawasaki Versys 650. A Touring Edition with a tank bag, soft luggage and a tall screen is available from 8,999 euros. The market launch is set for fall 2026.
→ Suzuki Hayabusa 2027 Special Edition: $700 More for a New Look
→ Suzuki GSX-8S and GSX-S1000 Special Edition: Just 50 Units Each
Triumph
Triumph is launching what is probably the most ambitious model offensive in its history: 29 new or revised motorcycles have been announced worldwide, around 18 of which will come to Europe.
The Scrambler 900 has been fundamentally reworked – with a new tubular steel frame, an aluminum swingarm, cornering ABS and traction control, ride-by-wire with three riding modes and a new instrument cluster with a TFT display. New to the lineup is the Trident 800, which serves the middleweight naked bike segment, along with the Tracker 400 and Thruxton 400, which expand the 400 series. For 2026, the Daytona 660 receives an adjustable Showa SFF-BP fork, a standard quickshifter and Metzeler M9RR supersport tires – improvements that go back to feedback from the racing program. A Bonneville 400 is also taking shape for the fourth quarter of 2026 – a retro naked bike with its own chassis and twin shock suspension that follows the styling of the larger Bonneville models. Recent spy shots from India confirm that the Bonneville 400 is more than a retro-styled offshoot of the Speed 400 and is built on its own frame with its own technology. In India, Triumph has meanwhile reduced the entire 400 series to 349 cc in order to benefit from a lower tax class – a step KTM followed with the Duke 390 and Adventure 390.
At the top of the Speed Twin range, Triumph is placing the Speed Twin 1200 TFC, limited to 750 numbered units – the fifth model in the Triumph Factory Custom series and at the same time the first announced new model of the 2027 model year. It takes the engine and basic technology from the Speed Twin 1200 RS (105 hp, 112 Nm), but adds a fully adjustable Öhlins suspension, Brembo Stylema brakes, an Akrapovič titanium exhaust and numerous carbon parts. In Germany the TFC costs 20,895 euros, with deliveries starting in October 2026.
It remains open how things will continue with the Street Triple. For Moto2, Triumph has developed a completely new three-cylinder engine that will be used from 2027 and which explicitly does not come from the 798 cc range of the Trident 800 or the Tiger Sport 800. There is no matching production motorcycle so far; the displacement is above 765 cc and below the 850 cc of MotoGP.
The next step is also emerging for the large adventure bike: at the start of his world record run on September 5, 2026 in London, Sam Sunderland was apparently already sitting on a new Tiger 1200 in the photos, a model Triumph has not yet officially presented.
Yamaha
In 2026, Yamaha is above all pushing ahead with electronics and rider assistance. The Tenere 700 World Raid gets an IMU for lean-angle-dependent systems and cruise control for the first time. The new Tracer 7 GT comes with the Y-AMT transmission and improved equipment.
On the technology side, Yamaha is drawing attention with a patent for artificial engine sounds and vibrations in electric motorcycles. There is also the E-Turbo, Yamaha’s own solution for forced-induction motorcycles.
Things become more concrete with the new fully faired model in the R series: the Yamaha R2 had its world premiere on August 27, 2026 – in India, however, where it is positioned between the R15 and the R3. The newly developed 204 cc single-cylinder engine produces 26.5 hp (19.5 kW) at 10,000 rpm and 19.1 Nm at 8,000 rpm, and the base version weighs 149 kilograms ready to ride. Electronic throttle response, traction control, riding modes and a five-inch TFT display are standard, and depending on the variant a bidirectional quickshifter is added. Prices start at 230,500 rupees (around 2,080 euros), with deliveries beginning in mid-September 2026. As things stand, the R2 will not come to Europe: Yamaha Motor Europe is said to have rejected an import, and official confirmation is still missing.
→ Yamaha R2 Launches in India: What It Means for the European Market
The XSR900 could also see an addition: in the vehicle identification listings that Yamaha files with the US traffic safety authority NHTSA, a previously unknown XSR900 SP appears – once as a standard model and once as a California version. At around 119 hp (87.5 kW), the registered peak output matches the other models with the 890 cc three-cylinder engine exactly, so the differences are more likely to be in the suspension or the styling. A second US document, however, lists the XSR900 GP at this point. So far, Yamaha has announced neither of the two models.
→ Yamaha XSR900 SP: US paperwork points to a new top version
Yamaha has announced another model for November 2, one day before the EICMA in Milan opens. The save-the-date release carries the title “Redefine the Standard” and shows an ECG graphic with three uneven peaks, along with a sentence about the rhythm of the industry. That points to a three-cylinder engine with an uneven firing order, like the one Triumph uses with its T-Plane engine. No model name is given; the most likely option is considered to be a Ténéré 900, although a smaller three-cylinder and a forced-induction naked bike based on the E-Turbo project are also under discussion.
→ Yamaha Teases an EICMA Debut: What the Three Heartbeats Reveal
→ Yamaha Ténéré 900: What the competition sets on price and weight
Other Manufacturers
Alongside the major brands, smaller and up-and-coming manufacturers are also bringing interesting new models to the market:
Aprilia is carrying its run of success in MotoGP over into its production range. With the X series, Aprilia Racing also offers the world’s most exclusive bridge between MotoGP prototype and customer: each model is limited to 30 units, built exclusively for the race track and handed over in person in Noale. The sixth model in the series was presented in March 2026 at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin.
→ Aprilia Unveils New X in Austin: Sixth Collector’s Piece with MotoGP DNA
→ Aprilia X 250TH: MotoGP Brakes for the Road – Only 30 Units
→ Aprilia X 250th Sold Out: Only 14 Days to the Last Unit
The RS 457 GP Replica brings a MotoGP paint scheme, a standard quickshifter and improved brakes to the A2 class – available at dealers from April 2026 for 7,550 euros.
Benelli is expanding its portfolio in several directions at once: the BKX 125 brings a new adventure bike to the 125 class, while the TNT 550 as a naked bike and the TRK 902 as a travel enduro round out the middle and upper segments. The TRK 902 has officially been in the price list since July 1, 2026, and reached dealers from mid-July, which means Benelli is competing in the maxi class for the first time. The 904 cc inline twin produces 95.2 hp (70 kW) and 90 Nm, and the machine is offered as the Stradale with a 17-inch front wheel from 8,790 euros and as the Xplorer with a 19-inch cross-spoke wheel from 8,990 euros, in each case ex works in Italy. The first test rides in the Dolomites revealed a level of equipment that is unusually complete for the price class, including rear radar and a dashcam, but also weaknesses in roll-on acceleration and weight.
→ Benelli TRK 902: First Test Rides Reveal Strengths and Weaknesses
Below the TRK 902, Benelli slots in the TRK 602 X unveiled at EICMA 2025, which replaces both the TRK 502 and the 552 models in Europe. Its 554 cc parallel twin delivers 56 hp (41 kW) and 54 Nm, and a 48 hp (35 kW) version is planned for A2 licence holders. German importer MSA had announced the launch for the second half of 2026; there is no price yet. In India, the less powerful TRK 552X goes on sale at the same time from 774,000 rupees (approx. 7,280 euros), but it will not be coming to Europe.
→ Benelli TRK 552X launches in India: Europe gets the TRK 602 X
BRABUS / DAB Motors is entering the electric motorcycle segment: in cooperation with the French specialist DAB Motors, the luxury refiner from Bottrop presented three models at Milano Design Week 2026 – the DAB 1a BRABUS (from 20,111 euros), the more powerful BRABUS URBAN E with 37 hp and 475 Nm (from 27,251 euros) and the FIRST EDITION limited to 40 units (38,675 euros). All are based on the DAB 1a platform with a 7.1 kWh battery and up to 150 km of range.
→ BRABUS Enters the Electric Motorcycle Business: Three New Models with DAB Motors
In October 2026, the BRABUS URBAN E FRAGMENT EDITION followed as the fourth BRABUS electric motorcycle of the year, designed together with Fragment Design, the label of Japanese designer Hiroshi Fujiwara. The collector’s edition uses a black-and-white concept with a white leather seat and the Fragment logo in the tail light, while the technology is that of the URBAN E (37 hp, 475 Nm, 120 km/h). Only ten units will be built worldwide, priced at 53,550 euros in Germany. It premiered at ComplexCon in Los Angeles.
→ BRABUS URBAN E FRAGMENT EDITION: Almost 15,000 Euros More for Fujiwara’s Design
Aston Martin is entering the market with a street-legal motorcycle for the first time, together with Brough Superior: the AMB 002 Roadster, presented on September 9, 2026, uses a newly developed 1,083 cc V-twin with 130 hp (95.6 kW) and 110 Nm in a titanium frame machined from solid. Instead of a telescopic fork, a Fior double-wishbone design guides the front wheel, and the total weight is 190 kg. A total of 300 units will be built, with the first deliveries planned for the third quarter of 2027.
Boss Hoss remains the exotic entry among the 2026 new models: for the first time, the US manufacturer is fitting its Cruiser Bike 2026 with the 8.1-liter big-block V8 from the former Super Sport Bike – 600 hp (441 kW) and 772 Nm in a chopper weighing 556 kilograms. The Super Sport Bike is being dropped, and the two-wheeler lineup shrinks to the Cruiser Bike and the Bagger.
Brough Superior is expanding its modern model range with a sportier variant: the Dagger S takes over the in-house 997 cc V-twin with 102 hp from the standard Dagger, but relies on a sportier seating position, a revised front fairing and a slimmer tail section with a honeycomb carbon tank. The carbon roadster is built in Toulouse, and the price is said to match that of the regular Dagger. The same plant also produces the AMB 002 Roadster developed together with Aston Martin, the first street-legal model from that partnership.
Bultaco is back: the traditional Spanish brand is building motorcycles again. The first new model is the lightweight enduro Rally GT 300 for 3,999 euros. It is not built in Catalonia, however, but in China – it is based on a machine that has long been available there.
→ Bultaco Is Back: Why the New Rally GT 300 Comes From China
Buell is starting deliveries of the Super Cruiser after years of waiting. The same platform gave rise to The Goat, a hill climb concept that, according to company head Bill Melvin, could become the brand’s first adventure model – a production version is neither confirmed nor scheduled.
CFMoto is pushing further into the high-performance segment – with the V4 SR-RR, an ambitious superbike was presented at EICMA that set a speed record of around 316 km/h in June 2026 as the fastest Chinese combustion-engine motorcycle. At the same time, CFMoto is working on the next generation in the cruiser segment: the 550CL-C brings a 526 cc parallel twin with 53 hp and an aluminum swingarm – a clear upgrade over the 450CL-C, with a planned market launch in 2027. Further down in the cruiser portfolio, the CLC-V250 sets new accents with an in-house developed 250 cc V-twin and 27 hp – only the second V-twin in CFMoto’s history. At the top, the adventure range is rounded off by the new 1000MT-X with a 946 cc parallel twin based on the KTM LC8c, 113 hp and KYB suspension – as the new flagship at an introductory price of 9,999 euros. Positioned below it is the new 800MT-ES with electronically controlled suspension (Intelligent Suspension System), a 91 hp 799 cm³ twin-cylinder and a Bosch MSC safety package from 10,999 euros – market launch in mid-June 2026. For the existing model range, CFMOTO is following up with the limited 675NK Champion Blue (300 units), which is now available from dealers as the 675 NK Aspar Edition in the colors of the CFMoto Aspar racing team and at no extra charge, the 1000MT-X Comfort with a seat height of 835 mm, and the 450MT in the new color Tundra Grey. In the enduro segment, the 250 Dual, sold under the CFLite brand name, extends the portfolio downward – a light A2 enduro with a liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine and 25 hp from 2,990 euros in Europe.
→ CFMOTO 800MT-ES from EUR 10,999: Electronic Suspension as Standard
→ CFMOTO 2026: New Colors and Variants at a Glance
Fantic is expanding its Stealth range with an A2 model: the Stealth 500 uses the 463 cm³ single-cylinder engine from the Caballero 500 with 45 hp (33 kW) and 42.5 Nm, has a dry weight of 147 kilograms and complies with Euro 5+. In German dealerships, the light naked bike is currently listed at between around 6,640 and 6,690 euros.
Moto Guzzi is breaking with the brand’s characteristic longitudinal V-twin for the first time with the The Trip 500: the planned A2 entry-level naked bike uses the 457 cm³ inline twin-cylinder engine from the Aprilia models RS 457 and Tuono 457 (around 47 to 48 hp) and could be shown for the first time at EICMA 2026. Spy shots and several trademark filings (“The Trip 500” and “Il Viaggio Cinquecento”) point to series production in the near future. For the company’s 105th anniversary, Moto Guzzi is also launching a special series for the Stelvio, V100 Mandello, V85 Strada and V7 Stone, available from October 2026 and only until the end of 2027 (➜ Moto Guzzi 105th Anniversary Edition: Five Models Wear the Colours of the New Factory).
Moto Morini is expanding its portfolio with the Corsaro GT, a crossover model suitable for long distances.
MV Agusta is ushering in a new model generation with the Brutale 950 Serie Oro – limited to 300 units with a newly developed three-cylinder engine. The Enduro Veloce 2026, on the other hand, relies on full equipment from the factory: aluminum side cases, crash bars, fog lights and a center stand are part of the standard package. The Rush Titanio 2026 marks the most elaborate expansion stage of the hyper-naked series to date – with 206 hp (Arrow system), the world’s first Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 and a seat made entirely of Alcantara. The price of the F3 R 2026 has been cut significantly: at 16,000 euros, MV Agusta repositions the 147 hp three-cylinder in the middleweight segment – with unchanged full equipment including a six-axis IMU and Brembo Stylema brakes. With the Brutale 1000 ABT, a special edition limited to 130 units is being created in cooperation with the Kempten-based tuning specialist ABT Sportsline to mark ABT’s 130th anniversary – including a racing kit with an Arrow titanium exhaust and 19 carbon components (from 40,990 euros). Whether these models will reach dealers in significant numbers, however, remains open: according to media reports, production at the Varese plant has been at a standstill since April 2026 after the planned entry of the Chinese manufacturer CFMOTO fell through. By the end of July 2026, 1,238 motorcycles had been delivered, and around 185 jobs are considered to be at risk.
→ MV Agusta: CFMOTO Deal Collapses, Dealers Barely Get Any Bikes
Royal Enfield is entering the FIM Flat Track World Championship with the Sherpa FT Mk2. The race bike, based on the Guerrilla 450, made its debut on May 9, 2026 at the season opener in Roden, and a production version is announced to follow soon. Royal Enfield is also moving into the electric segment with the Flying Flea C6, the first production model with an electric drivetrain in the company’s 125-year history. The 3.91 kWh battery and 15.4 kW peak output place it in the urban 125 class. At the same time, Royal Enfield is expanding the 452 cc Sherpa platform further: with the Scram 450, a third scrambler alongside the Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450 is set to reach the market in 2027, with a 19-inch front wheel, an upside-down fork and a distinct tracker design. For collectors, Royal Enfield is additionally launching the Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts, a special series developed together with the Taiwanese customizer Rough Crafts, limited to 100 units worldwide, of which only 25 go to Europe. The brand is also broadening its adventure lineup at the lower end: the Himalayan 440 is set to succeed the air-cooled Himalayan 411 that was discontinued in 2023, using the 443 cc engine of the Scram 440, a sixth gear and a 21-inch front wheel. The Himalayan 440 has been on sale at Indian dealers since 4 September 2026, with prices starting at 2.29 lakh rupees (around 2,070 euros ex-works). A European launch has not been announced.
→ Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Is Here: Cheaper Than Expected, India Only
To mark the brand’s 125th birthday, the Classic 650 Hypershift first shown at EICMA 2025 is also going on sale: the 125th Anniversary Edition with its colour-shifting Hypershift paint is limited to 625 units worldwide, 125 of them for Europe. In Germany it costs 8,090 euros, and dealer sales start on October 29, 2026 – only buyers who have registered online in advance can take part. Technically it matches the standard Classic 650 with 648 cc and 47 hp (34.6 kW), and deliveries are due to begin in November 2026.
→ Royal Enfield Classic 650 Hypershift: Only 125 Units for Europe
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer by unit sales, is pushing into the European market. The brand is already present in Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom with the Xpulse 200 adventure bike and the Hunk 440 naked bike (based on the Harley-Davidson X440 platform), with Germany and France set to follow. Further models have been announced, including the Xpulse 210 Dakar Edition inspired by the Dakar campaign and the Hunk 440 SX scrambler.
→ Hero MotoCorp Eyes European Expansion: Affordable Models and a Dakar-Inspired Offroader
→ Harley-Davidson Sprint: Hero Alliance Now Targets Global Market
Ultraviolette is bringing a compact electric enduro to market with the Shockwave: 14.5 hp and 505 Nm at the rear wheel at a weight of just 120 kg, with a range of 165 km according to the Indian drive cycle. Deliveries in India start in July 2026 at a price of around 1,900 euros in converted terms. The manufacturer from Bangalore aims to generate around one third of its revenue outside India in the medium term and names Europe as its primary target market, a segment in which small combustion-engine enduros are coming under increasing pressure from stricter emissions rules.
In October 2026 Ultraviolette followed up with the X-47 Venom, the first model on its new 100-volt VX-100 platform. A new battery, motor and controller make it up to 17 kg lighter than the X-47 Crossover, and it reaches 100 km/h in 5.9 instead of 8.1 seconds. With the 11 kWh battery the manufacturer quotes a range of 343 km on the Indian test cycle, while introductory prices in India work out at around 2,490 to 3,870 euros. The European premiere follows at EICMA on November 3, 2026.
TVS is expanding its Marvel series in India: the Raider 125 Doctor Doom Edition was presented on July 31, 2026 in Bengaluru and is the fifth special model of this kind after Iron Man, Black Panther, Deadpool and Wolverine, the first one based on a villain. New are only the Spectral Green paint finish (Multi Tone Travel Finish) and the Marvel graphics; the technology with a 124.8 cc single-cylinder engine, 11.6 hp (8.5 kW), 11.7 Nm and a five-speed gearbox remains unchanged. The price is 95,320 rupees, which converts to around 868 euros (ex-showroom Delhi). For the German market, the Raider 125 remains irrelevant.
→ TVS Raider Doctor Doom: Marvel Villain Instead of Superhero on the 125
In Europe, TVS is starting with the RTX 300 instead, the brand’s first own adventure bike. It arrives in Italy first in November 2026, priced from 4,890 euros for the Essential and 5,290 euros for the Adventurer. The A2-compliant single-cylinder with 299.1 cubic centimetres delivers 36 hp, joined by WP suspension and four riding modes. A date for Germany has not been confirmed yet.
→ TVS RTX 300 from 4,890 euros: Italy first, Germany still open
GWM Souo delivers a first: with the LH2000 (S2000), the motorcycle brand of the Chinese automotive group Great Wall Motor has received European whole vehicle type approval (WVTA). The 1,999 cc eight-cylinder boxer engine with 154 hp and an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission thus makes it the first Chinese luxury motorcycle with official EU approval. Whether and when a sales network will be built up in Europe, however, remains open.
→ GWM Souo Receives EU Type Approval: Chinas Eight-Cylinder Tourer Cleared for European Sales
Norton is facing a complete restart under TVS management: six new models on three engine platforms have been announced. The start is made by the Norton Manx R 2026, the new supersport flagship with a 1,200 cc V4, 209 hp, seven color variants and production at the Solihull plant. First riding impressions from Seville confirm the torque-rich character of the V4 engine and the excellent semi-active Marzocchi suspension, but also show room for improvement in the clutch and traction control. Technically unusual is the sensor system behind it: Norton measures via linear travel sensors directly in the fork and shock and, according to the manufacturer, adjusts rebound and compression damping every three milliseconds. The Atlas adopts parts of this electronics philosophy in the midsize class. The design has been recognized as well: the Manx R took bronze in the Automotive and Transportation category at the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2026, according to Norton the first production sport motorcycle with a combustion engine to receive this award. Prices start at 23,250 euros for the base version, the Apex costs 29,750 euros and the Signature 43,750 euros. In the United States, the Manx R and Atlas are set to go on sale from October 2026.
→ Norton Manx R First Ride Review: What the V4 Superbike Shows on Road and Track
→ Norton Atlas and Atlas GT: British Brand Targets the Midsize Adventure Segment
→ Norton Manx R With Suspension Travel Sensors: What Changes For Riders
→ Norton Manx R Wins IDEA Award: What Is Behind the Design Prize
Mac Motorcycles is a new British small-series manufacturer from South Yorkshire that has started business operations after more than ten years of development. Two handmade models are on offer: the Rex as an upright roadster and the Ruby as a cafe racer – both powered by a liquid-cooled 600 cc single-cylinder engine from SWM with 57 hp. The entry-level price is 15,500 pounds (about 17,900 euros).
Morbidelli is launching one of the most unusual 125s on the market with the N125V: a water-cooled V-twin with 13.8 hp, a tubular steel trellis frame and an aluminum single-sided swingarm set it clearly apart from the single-cylinder competition. The European market launch is said to take place from May 2026 in Italy and Spain. Behind the brand stands the Chinese Keeway Group. At the same time, Morbidelli is presenting the Timeless 1200 in China – a retro scrambler with a 1,222 cc inline twin and 83 hp that is technically based on the Brixton Cromwell 1200 X and is produced by the Chinese manufacturer Gaokin. Design registrations also show the T125WR – a dedicated off-roader with a new DOHC single-cylinder engine and a perimeter steel tube frame that is said to become the brand’s most off-road-capable 125 model.
QJMotor is moving closer to Japanese and European middleweight sport bikes with the revised SRK600RS 2026: 101 hp from 680 cc, new Magneti Marelli electronics with ride-by-wire, a quickshifter and cruise control. The top version comes with Marzocchi suspension, Brembo brakes and cornering ABS – at an entry-level price in China that has been cut considerably to the equivalent of around 4,050 euros. Whether the update will find its way to Europe is still open. At the same time, QJMotor is advancing into the full supersport segment with the SRK 800 RC: the inline four-cylinder with 778 cc produces 125 hp, carries Marzocchi suspension and Brembo brakes and costs 10,999 euros in Germany – considerably less than the Honda CBR 600 RR and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.
ZXMoto is putting two new middleweight three-cylinder models into production with the 820RR-R and 820R – initially only in China. The stronger 820RR-R produces 145 hp, weighs 186 kg with a full tank and relies on Brembo brakes and KYB suspension. The Chinese newcomer is also running right at the front in its first WorldSSP season in 2026 and is in third place in the manufacturers’ standings. For 2027, the 820X follows as the brand’s first adventure bike: the type approval of the production version lists 116 hp from 819 cc, 218 kg and a price of around 6,100 euros in China. For 2028, company founder Zhang Xue has also announced a five-cylinder engine in a V layout with around 1,000 cubic centimeters – so far, however, only the engine concept has been confirmed, not the performance figures circulating about it.
→ ZXMoto V5 Superbike for 2028: What Is Confirmed and What Is Not
Voge is pushing into the European entry-level segment with the R125S. The 125 cc naked bike combines traction control, an integrated 1080p dashcam and Bluetooth connectivity with an entry-level price starting at 2,888 euros – considerably cheaper than the Japanese and European competition.
Bashan is unexpectedly entering the large-displacement cruiser class with the BS1200-G. The hardtail bobber with a 1,202 cc V-twin from Shineray – technically closely related to the discontinued Harley-Davidson Evolution Sportster engine – has received Chinese type approval. A European launch has not yet been confirmed.
Kove is preparing a comprehensive facelift of the 800X. Leaked Chinese registration documents show a completely new front design with vertically stacked LED lights and a high front fender. The proven 799 cc parallel twin with 96.5 hp (71 kW) remains unchanged, while the weight rises slightly to 194 kg.
Zontes is expanding the 703 three-cylinder range from two to four models: alongside the 703RR sport bike and the 703F adventure bike come the 703R naked bike and the 703T sport tourer. The liquid-cooled 699 cc inline three-cylinder produces 95 hp (70 kW) at 11,500 rpm and 74.4 Nm at 8,500 rpm, and an A2 version with 35 kW is also planned. From model year 2027, ride-by-wire, cruise control, a bidirectional quickshifter, a six-axis sensor and cornering ABS are part of the standard equipment across the entire range. The 703T comes with a 20-liter tank, an eight-inch TFT display and a dashcam front and rear. In Spain, prices start at 6,488 euros for the 703R and 7,288 euros for the 703T, while German dealers have so far quoted around 9,000 euros.
→ Zontes 703R and 703T Arrive: Ride-by-Wire and Cruise Control as Standard
Segway is taking the leap into the high-performance electric off-road class with the Xaber 300. The dirt bike delivers 21 kW peak power and 600 Nm of torque at a weight of only 85 kg, and offers a virtual e-clutch and four riding modes that simulate 150 cc to 300 cc combustion engines. Available in the United States from May 2026 for 5,299 US dollars.
→ Segway Xaber 300: The Dirtbike Aiming to Shake Up the Electric Off-Road Market
Stark Future is topping off its electric Varg range with two special series: the Varg MX and EX Factory Edition, limited to 500 units in total, are the first production motorcycles ever to receive a complete KYB Factory A-Kit as well as titanium parts, and the MX version weighs only 116.9 kilograms. Prices start at 15,990 euros, with delivery from September 2026.
→ Stark Varg Factory Edition: KYB Works Suspension in Series Production for the First Time
Stark Future has followed up with the VARG SM Sköll, a numbered special edition of the electric supermoto limited to 500 units. It comes with the full ALPHA output of 80 hp, titanium parts that save 1.1 kilograms, and an almost completely blacked-out look. The price is 14,990 euros, with deliveries starting in October 2026.
→ Stark VARG SM Sköll: What the Black 500-Unit Edition Really Changes
E Daddy from Dubai is presenting a connected electric platform with the X7 series: the startup relies on fast charging and battery swapping, targets delivery fleets first and foremost, and plans exports to Europe among other markets.
→ E Daddy X7 Series: Dubai Unveils Connected Electric Platform
Zero Motorcycles has presented a comprehensive update of its electric motorcycle range, including the new LS1 urban scooter and the Lompico Concept. In May 2026, a design patent for the production version of the Lompico registered with the EUIPO surfaced – the model is said to reach the market as the Zero SF with an 8.8 kWh battery, around 41 hp (30 kW) and the new Cypher 4 operating system for under 10,000 US dollars. The production version is expected to be unveiled at EICMA 2026.
LiveWire (Harley-Davidson) acquired the off-road startup Dust Moto in May 2026, entering the market for electric dirt bikes for the first time. The e-dirt bike, called Hightail, produces 42 hp (32 kW) at a weight of under 100 kg. LiveWire intends to bring the platform to production maturity – details on the market launch are to follow in the second half of 2026. At the same time, LiveWire put the S4 Honcho into production at the end of May 2026 – a compact electric mini motorcycle as a 125 cc equivalent. The S4 Honcho comes in a street-legal Street version and a pure off-road Trail version, uses two removable KYMCO batteries with a combined 3.48 kWh and a range of up to 86 kilometers, and costs from 5,299 euros in Germany. It is built by KYMCO, with sales running through Harley-Davidson’s international dealer network.
→ LiveWire S4 Honcho: Electric Minibike from 5,299 Euros Enters Production
Letbe, a sub-brand of the Chinese manufacturer Haojin, launches in Germany, Austria and Switzerland from May 2026. The flagship Arthur 700 brings a 693 cc parallel twin with 75 hp and 68 Nm at a promotional price from 5,990 euros – around 1,500 to 2,500 euros less than the Japanese middleweight competition from the Yamaha MT-07 and Kawasaki Z 650. As a second model, the Punk 500 rounds out the German lineup – a bobber with a 500 cc inline twin, 44 hp (A2-compliant), Bosch ABS and a TFT display from 6,100 euros. The importer is FK Motors Europe in Schneverdingen.
Veloce is bringing one of the most unusual naked bikes of the season with the Aperion: the British start-up from Oxfordshire uses an eight-cylinder two-stroke engine in an X configuration that, according to the manufacturer, produces 280 hp from 1,000 cc. The machine shown at the Bike Shed Moto Show in London is limited to 24 units, costs 78,000 pounds (approximately 90,500 euros) and is said to be available from 2027. With the Ethereal, Veloce is also announcing a 500 cc four-cylinder two-stroke with 145 hp.
→ Veloce Aperion: The Story Behind the 280 hp Eight-Cylinder Two-Stroke
Indian is adding the limited PowerPlus Signature Series to its 2026 model year – four elaborately hand-painted special models (Chieftain PowerPlus, Challenger, Roadmaster PowerPlus and Pursuit) with the 126 hp PowerPlus 112 engine. Two of the touring models mark the 250th anniversary of the United States with red, white and blue livery. Prices start at around 35,000 euros (40,999 US dollars).
At the same time, Indian is tidying up its model range: for the 2027 model year, the US environmental agency EPA has certified only six Scout variants – compared with 17 in model year 2025 and 15 in the current year. The Scout Classic and Sport Scout RT are being dropped, as is the Limited +Tech equipment level.
At the start of the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August 2026, the Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition was added: a special model limited to 125 numbered units with a two-tone paint finish in red and cream, the multicolored headdress tank logo in 1930s style and the number 56 on the side panel. Technically, it retains the air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 with 1,890 cubic centimeters and 156 Nm. Exactly one unit is earmarked for Germany, priced at 25,990 euros.
→ Indian PowerPlus Signature Series: Four Limited-Edition Special Models in Detail
→ Indian Cuts the Scout Range: Only Six of 17 Models Remain
→ Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis SD Edition: Only One for Germany
Technology Trends for 2026
New brands and the market entry of Chinese manufacturers: Alongside the already established CFMoto, further Chinese brands are pushing into Europe in 2026. Letbe (Haojin Group) is starting with the Arthur 700, Voge and Morbidelli are expanding their portfolios, and GWM Souo has received EU type approval for its eight-cylinder tourer.
Forced induction returns: After the pioneering Kawasaki H2, the competition is now moving as well – Honda with the V3R (electric supercharger), Yamaha with the E-Turbo and KTM with a patented hybrid supercharger.
→ Kawasaki Ninja H2 2027: Why the top version loses power according to the homologation
Electronic rider assistance becomes standard: Lean-angle-sensitive ABS, traction control with an IMU, adaptive riding modes and ride-by-wire are no longer reserved for top models in 2026. Automated transmissions such as Yamaha’s Y-AMT are also spreading.
Electric – first large-series models: With Honda’s WN7, a major Japanese manufacturer is bringing a fully electric street motorcycle for the first time. KTM’s E-Duke is ready to go, and niche manufacturers such as Jarv and Zero are occupying specialized segments.
The A2 segment is growing significantly: The 48 hp class is gaining high-quality newcomers with the BMW F 450 GS, the Kawasaki KLE 500 and Triumph’s 400 series.
Anniversaries and heritage: Ducati’s 100th anniversary with the Formula ’73, Triumph’s record model offensive and the return of traditional brands such as Norton and BSA show that history sells – especially when it is combined with modern technology.
Conclusion and Outlook
The 2026 motorcycle year is characterized by breadth and variety. Manufacturers are expanding their model ranges in every direction – downward into the A2 class, upward with ever more powerful superbikes, and sideways with retro models, adventure bikes and the first serious electric offerings.
At the same time, it is becoming clear that 2026 is a transitional year for some manufacturers: KTM is consolidating after the takeover, Suzuki is surprising with the new SV-7GX, and the big revolution in the electric segment is still ahead. The actual turning point is likely to be ushered in from 2027 with new emissions regulations, Pirelli’s MotoGP entry and the 850 cc rule reform. Which models are due then is covered in our overview of the 2027 motorcycle releases.
This overview is updated continuously as soon as new models are presented or confirmed. All details on the respective motorcycles are available via the linked individual articles.
