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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.
QJMotor revises its 680cc SRK600RS for 2026: new electronics with Magneti Marelli ride-by-wire, quickshifter and cruise control, top version with Marzocchi suspension and Brembo brakes. The price in China drops significantly.
The limited special model Aprilia X 250th found all 30 owners within two weeks. The carbon brake system from MotoGP and the price of 150,000 US dollars were obviously not an obstacle.
Provec Racing unveiled a special edition of the KB998 Rimini at Assen that is consistently tailored to the racetrack. The run is limited to only five motorcycles worldwide, each tied to an extensive support package centred on the Superbike World Championship.
Norton has revealed the complete colour palette for the Manx R shortly before market launch. The V4 superbike from Solihull is offered in seven liveries, including a factory-available carbon variant.
The KTM 1390 Super Duke RR 2026 sits as the new flagship at the top of the KTM Naked Bike range. With 193 hp, 11 kilograms less weight and a worldwide limitation to 350 units, the RR is aimed at riders with uncompromising performance demands.
CFMOTO launches the 1000MT-X, its most powerful adventure motorcycle yet. The 946cc twin delivers 113 hp, KYB suspension, Brembo brakes — all at an introductory price of 9,999 euros.
A new BMW patent reveals a completely enclosed, teardrop-shaped two-wheeler with an unusual stabilisation system. The Munich-based manufacturer appears to be continuing its work on a vehicle class positioned somewhere between motorcycle and car.
Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor has received EU type approval for its Souo LH2000 motorcycle. The touring bike featuring the worlds first flat-eight boxer engine in a production motorcycle is now cleared for sale in all 27 EU member states.
The redesigned KTM Freeride E launches as the 2027 model year. The street-legal electric enduro brings more battery capacity, a more powerful motor, and a sport enduro-level chassis while remaining in the A1 category.
Aprilia brings the RS 457 GP Replica, an upgraded special edition of Germany’s best-selling A2 sport motorcycle, to market. In addition to the MotoGP-style racing livery, it comes standard with an electronic quickshifter and improved brakes.
Royal Enfield has released the complete specifications of the Flying Flea C6. The brand first electric motorcycle launches in India on April 10 with a 3.91 kWh battery claiming 154 kilometers of range.
Ten Kate converts the Yamaha R6 with a crossplane crankshaft from the R1. The Dutch racing and tuning specialist Ten Kate Racing Products has unveiled a unique project: a Yamaha YZF-R6 with a completely newly developed crossplane crankshaft. The one-off build combines R1 engine technology with the compact supersport platform and is available for 49,900 euros plus VAT.
MV Agusta revives the Rush as a limited Titanio edition. With a Euro 5+ engine, semi-active suspension, and an extensive titanium package, the hyper naked limited to 300 units is priced at 44,900 euros.
Just before the official India launch on April 6, the engine specifications of Triumph’s new 350cc range have leaked online. The British brand is downsizing its single-cylinder to benefit from significantly lower tax rates.
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.
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.