After the spec sheet reveal in early May, Norton has unleashed the Manx R on road and track for the first time. The initial riding impressions from Seville paint a nuanced picture of the British V4 superbike.
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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.
The Letbe Punk 500 brings a water-cooled twin-cylinder engine, bobber styling, and an equipment list that surprises in this price range. The newcomer has been available in Germany since May 2026.
The Chinese adventure bike abandons its distinctive styling in favor of a more conventional look. Mechanically, the 800X remains largely unchanged, but the model hierarchy could fundamentally shift.
Zero Motorcycles previewed the next generation of its electric motorcycles with the Lompico Concept at EICMA 2025. Now design patents at the EU trademark office indicate that the study is heading for production.
LiveWire has acquired off-road startup Dust Moto, entering the electric dirtbike market for the first time. The Harley-Davidson subsidiary plans to bring the Hightail electric dirtbike into series production and market it globally.
Chinese brand Letbe is bringing the Arthur 700 mid-weight naked bike to Europe, undercutting Japanese competitors by up to 2,500 euros. The specs look solid on paper, but the marketing is unintentionally entertaining.
Chinese design registrations reveal the Morbidelli T125WR, a new 125cc dual-sport motorcycle with a dedicated off-road chassis, DOHC single-cylinder engine and aluminum swingarm. The model marks a clear departure from Morbidelli’s existing 125cc platform.
Ducati expands the Hypermotard family with the new 698 Mono Nera featuring an all-black livery, standard Termignoni silencers, and quickshifter. The upgraded single-cylinder supermoto arrives at European dealers from June 2026.
MV Agusta and ABT Sportsline combine their expertise in a special edition limited to 130 units. The Brutale 1000 ABT pairs 201 hp (148 kW) of stock power with a racing kit, 19 carbon fiber components, and an Alcantara seat.
BMW Motorrad unveils a one-off machine at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este featuring an 1,800 cc inline six-cylinder engine, hand-shaped aluminum bodywork, and a silhouette inspired by supersonic aviation. The Vision K18 radically reimagines the K 1600 platform.
Ducati has confirmed June 9, 2026 as the official unveiling date for the street-legal Desmo450 EDS. Pre-orders for Ducati’s first production enduro with street homologation are already being accepted at selected off-road dealers.
Royal Enfield makes its World Championship debut in the 2026 FIM Flat Track World Championship with the new Sherpa FT Mk2. The A2-compliant flat tracker based on the Guerrilla 450 competed for the first time at the season opener in Roden.
Husqvarna Mobility has unveiled its complete motocross range for model year 2027. Nine machines from minicycle to full-size four-stroke receive white frames and a revised color scheme but remain largely unchanged in technical terms.
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Suzuki surprises with the SV-7GX, breathing new life into its legendary 645 cc V-twin. The middleweight crossover will be available from dealers starting in fall 2026 with prices from €7,999.
BMW Motorrad chief Markus Flasch poses with six near-production-ready R20 units in Munich. The retro roadster with a 2,000 cc boxer engine moves significantly closer to production.
India has radically restructured its motorcycle tax. Triumph and KTM are responding with downsized engines, and this could eventually change the European market as well.
Simplicity is considered one of the key selling points of electric motorcycles: twist the throttle and go, without having to worry about gear shifting or clutch operation. Honda is now taking a step in the opposite direction with a new patent, adding exactly this complexity back in. The goal is not an end in itself, but rather more precise control over power delivery, particularly in competition use.
American Honda is recalling the off-road models CRF250R, CRF250RX, CRF250RWE, CRF450R, CRF450RX, and CRF450RWE from the 2025 and 2026 model years. The handlebar clamp can cause the handlebars to rotate unexpectedly during riding.
The third CEO in six years is completely changing course. Harley-Davidson aims to grow again with more affordable models, stronger dealers, and a return to its own roots.