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.
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.
A new Yamaha patent ostensibly focuses on the arrangement of the ABS unit, but in the process reveals details about a street-legal electric sportbike. The drawings build on the track study Proto BEV and point to a model with a beam frame, AC fast charging and dimensions close to the YZF-R7.
Yamaha has initiated a safety recall in North America for all Ténéré 700 motorcycles from model year 2025 and advises owners not to ride their machines until the repair is completed. The cause is a potential turn signal failure traced to a defect in the digital instrument unit.
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.
Ultraviolette is bringing the Shockwave to market — a lightweight electric motorcycle for road and off-road use, with deliveries in India set to begin in July 2026. Unlike expensive electric sportbikes, this straightforward concept could help the manufacturer break into Western markets such as Europe.
Honda has officially confirmed the CB1000F, a retro naked bike with an inline-four engine, for the US market and simultaneously announced the return of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP and CBR1000RR supersports for the 2027 model year. The lineup spans from a 124 hp classic-inspired machine to a 217 hp track weapon with MotoGP technology.
For 2026, CFMOTO is expanding several popular models with new colors and additional variants. The highlights include a limited 675NK in a racing-inspired design, a lower-seated 1000MT-X and a new color for the 450MT.
CFMOTO expands the 800MT range with a new flagship model featuring an electronically controlled suspension and comprehensive rider assistance electronics. The market launch is scheduled for mid-June 2026, with the price set at EUR 10,999 in Germany.
Indian manufacturer Hero MotoCorp is systematically expanding its business in Europe. After launching in Italy and Spain, the company is now present in the United Kingdom with two models. The machines are not yet available in Germany, but the group is preparing that step and has announced further model lines, including an offroad derivative inspired by its Dakar rally campaign.
The CFMoto 250 Dual is a lightweight enduro for the A2 license class, already available in several European countries starting at 2,990 euros (approximately 3,470 US dollars). Weighing 154 kilograms with a water-cooled single-cylinder engine producing around 25 hp, the model targets beginners and budget-conscious riders.
With the SRK 800 RC, QJMotor launches an inline-four supersport machine with 125 hp that is derived directly from the SRK 800 RS World Championship racer. At 10,999 euros, the Chinese model takes on established rivals like the Honda CBR 600 RR and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.
Harley-Davidson has filed two new word marks for motorcycles: Deadwood and Low Bob. Whether these will actually become production models remains open, but the filings offer early clues about the future direction of the model lineup.
Yamaha is advancing trademark registrations for the YZF-R2 name worldwide. Recent filings in the USA and numerous other countries point to a new sportbike with around 200 cubic centimeters of displacement, set to be positioned below the existing YZF-R3.
CFMoto is expanding its cruiser family and for the first time relies on a true V-twin in the 250 cc segment. The CLC-V250 uses an entirely new engine and fundamentally differs from the existing single-cylinder version.
LiveWire is showing pre-production models of the S4 Honcho in the USA. The electric mini motorcycles in Street and Trail versions are expected to hit the market in summer 2026 and come at a significantly lower price than any previous LiveWire model.
The Honda CB1000F made its public debut at two events in France. At the MotoGP weekend in Le Mans and the Sunday Ride Classic in Le Castellet, Honda showcased the new four-cylinder roadster alongside legendary racing machines and three-time World Champion Freddie Spencer.
