Honda is apparently working on a new V4 engine. Highly detailed patents suggest that the traditional concept could be making a comeback.
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An unusual concept motorcycle attracted attention at EICMA 2025. The SWM Bumblebee Concept combines eye-catching design with familiar technology and leaves many questions unanswered about its potential for series production.
New design documents reveal a previously unpublished V4 cruiser from Benda. The model combines an advanced V4 engine with an automated clutch and height-adjustable air suspension.
Yamaha has registered the name YZF R2 in India, hinting at a new model below the R3. The plan is apparently to launch a fully faired 200cc motorcycle to bridge the gap between the R15 and R3.
BMW Motorrad is setting the course for a model offensive in the A2 segment and gradually phasing out the 310 series. The focus is on a new 450cc twin-cylinder engine, which will serve as the technical basis for several models.
Kawasaki is working on an unusual means of transportation that aims to completely reinterpret the off-road experience. Corleo, a four-wheel-drive off-road system on robotic legs, is set to be used at major events and in everyday alpine life in the coming years.
The European type approval reveals a new, lighter KTM 1390 Super Duke RR. It is set to stand out clearly from the standard model and follows the familiar RR formula of previous generations.
The significant weight advantage over the Super Duke R is particularly interesting.
KTM is preparing a new sports bike, which has already been fully revealed in Chinese registration documents. The RC450 uses many components from the CFMoto 450SR S, but features a unique design and KTM’s signature technology.
Honda’s announced CBR500R Four continues to take shape. New Chinese documents provide concrete technical specifications for the sporty four-cylinder model for the first time.
According to statements by leading managers, Yamaha is working on several new models, including a possible return of the R1 as a street-legal superbike version and a Ténéré offshoot with a three-cylinder engine. At the same time, the manufacturer has confirmed the end of the XSR700 without a Euro5-plus successor.
Ducati is turning its attention to its next generation of models in the off-road segment. Two new models are set to be released in summer 2026, expanding the brand’s existing off-road range.
Zongsheng’s premium brand Cyclone is working on a new sports bike and is positioning the RC700. Design documents provide a detailed impression of the possible production model for the first time.
The upcoming documentation for the 2026 model year confirms a further slimmed-down and technically upgraded KTM 1390 Super Duke RR. The model has already been approved in Europe and suggests a similar orientation to the earlier RR special editions of the 1290 series.
The new RR is said to be more weight-conscious, more exclusively equipped, and positioned much closer to previous special editions. Documents show, among other things, weight reduction, high-quality add-on parts, and specific changes to the ergonomics.
Die neue RR soll gewichtsbewusster, exklusiver ausgestattet und deutlich näher an bisherigen Sondermodellen positioniert sein. Dokumente zeigen unter anderem Gewichtsreduktion, hochwertige Anbauteile und spezifische Änderungen an der Ergonomie.
Statements by Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta are stirring up discussion about possible MotoGP city races. New impetus from Liberty Media is reinforcing considerations as to whether selected Formula 1 tracks could be considered as venues.
Kove is working on a new version of its small four-cylinder sports model and has released initial details about design registrations. The documents show a comprehensively redesigned 475RR and an updated 250RR model.
MV Agusta is working on a new engine concept that differs significantly from classic designs. The so-called Cinque Cilindri combines five cylinders in a compact arrangement reminiscent of VR engines, but without adopting their typical V-structure. The concept was first unveiled at EICMA and subsequently supplemented with further information.
Brabus and KTM are about to unveil the new Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition, which is expected to make its debut at EICMA in Milan from November 6 to 9. The latest generation of jointly developed power naked bikes is set to replace the previous top model, the Brabus 1300 R Masterpiece Edition. Initial prototype images and technical information already point to comprehensive further development.
With the Himalayan 450 Rally Raid, Royal Enfield plans to introduce an even more off-road capable version of its well-known Adventure series. The motorcycle is set to be unveiled on November 4, 2025, at EICMA. Even before the official premiere, the first details about the features and technology have been leaked.
EICMA 2025 will feature numerous new products, but some models are still missing despite high demand. There are five motorcycles that fans keep asking for, but as things stand, they won’t be presented at the show. The reasons for this are varied, ranging from economic considerations to changes in manufacturer strategies. Here is an overview of the most sought-after models that won’t be appearing at EICMA in 2025.
With the Honda CB 1000 GT, the Japanese manufacturer is launching a new sport touring model in 2026. Initial leaked images and data from homologation documents from Australia show that the CB 1000 GT is based on the technical specifications of the CB 1000 Hornet introduced in 2025, but has numerous unique features. Honda is thus positioning itself specifically in the high-performance crossover motorcycle segment – a market already represented by established models such as the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX, BMW S 1000 XR, and Kawasaki Versys 1100.