In this category you will find reports on current rumors, speculation and information that has not yet been officially confirmed within the motorcycle industry. This may include potential new models, technical developments, planned collaborations or possible changes in racing and manufacturer strategies.
The list below brings together related reports and places them into context. It is clearly indicated whether the information is based on official statements, insider reports or industry speculation.
This section provides an overview of topics that are still in development or under discussion and whose details may change over time.
Ducati is looking for a second test rider and is also talking to Maverick Vinales, while Pedro Acosta sees his move alongside Marc Marquez above all as a chance to learn. Ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix, it is clear how differently riders and manufacturers are using the final weeks before the new 850cc era.
Zontes is testing a new streetfighter in China, and design images from the manufacturer now show its finished form. The triple of the machine, provisionally called ZT903-R, no longer has anything in common with the brand’s familiar 699 cc engine.
Many major new models for 2027 were presented online before EICMA 2026, and some specs will only come after the show. Only a few manufacturers have explicitly announced something new, including KTM after a year’s break and CFMoto.
At Jerez, Honda sent the next generation of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade onto the track for the first time, hidden under a camouflage livery. The race bike features Ducati-inspired aerodynamics and is expected to form the basis of a new homologation model.
Kawasaki has filed a new model called the KLE 650 (SE) for approval in Australia. This means the KLE 500, which only returned in 2026, is apparently getting a bigger sibling that would slot in between the entry-level adventure bike and the Versys 650.
Two years after its insolvency, Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica is officially back. The restart kicks off with two gatherings in San Francisco and Milan, but key questions about the owners and the dealer network remain open.
Eleven new patent filings from China reveal in detail for the first time how the V4 engine of the CFMoto V4 SR-RR is built. One of the documents also explicitly describes a turbocharged variant.
A prototype from China has gone faster than BMW claims for its world championship-winning superbike. On paper, the CFMoto V4 SR-RR therefore looks like a rival to the M 1000 RR, but one widely quoted figure distorts the comparison.
Chinese manufacturer Benda is working on a supercharged motorcycle engine and has filed a new patent for it. The technology differs significantly from the concept Benda already had protected a good three years ago.
The 2027 Dakar is due to start in Saudi Arabia on January 1, but the security situation in the region is becoming increasingly difficult. The ASO is apparently working on a new route in the north, while reports of a shortened rally in Morocco are also circulating.
The CFMoto V4 SR-RR is turning its first laps on the race track, with riders in the saddle who will soon be racing in MotoGP. The test with the Aspar team shows how closely CFMoto links its first superbike to its own racing plans.
Honda is reportedly working on a new supersport bike with a 900 cc V3 without a compressor. The model, called the V3R 900RR, could replace the ageing CBR600RR and make Honda competitive again in the Supersport World Championship.
BMW Motorrad has released the silhouette of a new naked bike that will be unveiled on 1 October 2026 at 5 pm. Everything points to the long-awaited F 450 R, which is likely to combine the technology of the F 450 GS with the look of the S 1000 R.
An updated document from the Californian environmental agency CARB lists a new Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP for model year 2027. The track-focused version of the V4 naked bike is therefore apparently returning to the range after a one-year break.
ZXMoto’s new V5 engine is said to be on show at EICMA in November, with the Superbike World Championship named as the target for 2028. Yet a five-cylinder does not appear in that series’ rulebook at all.
Californian registration documents list two model names that do not exist in Ducati’s current line-up. Both point to a renewed collaboration between Ducati and British car manufacturer Bentley.
MV Agusta has confirmed its entry into the Italian crisis procedure Composizione Negoziata della Crisi, admitting both operational and financial difficulties. For owners and prospective buyers this raises very concrete questions about spare parts, warranty and resale value, which neither the factory in Varese nor the German sales company has answered so far.
The Suzuki SV 650 has been newly certified in California for the 2027 model year, together with the revised 645 cc V-twin from the SV-7GX. Whether that means the model also returns to Europe has not been confirmed by Suzuki so far.
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner made two different statements about Ducati’s future within a single day. Neither version says anything has been decided, but since the supervisory board resolution of 4 September the brand from Borgo Panigale is on the Volkswagen Group’s review list.
Sam Sunderland set off from London on 5 September 2026 on his round-the-world record attempt. In the photos from the start he is apparently sitting on a Triumph Tiger 1200 that does not officially exist yet.
