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.
Honda is preparing to launch an innovative naked bike with the new V3R E-Compressor. Honda's V3 Concept already attracted a lot of attention at EICMA 2024. The production version is now set to be unveiled at EICMA 2025, with a teaser video providing the first details and impressions.
EICMA 2025 marks a significant milestone for Norton Motorcycles. The long-established British company, which has been part of the Indian TVS Group since 2020, will unveil four completely new models at the international motorcycle show in Milan on November 4, 2025. The announcement follows a fundamental reorientation of the brand, with the entire product range being discontinued in September 2025. TVS has invested more than £200 million (approx. €230 million or $245 million) since the takeover – a clear signal for the new start.
According to current rumors, CFMoto could soon unveil a new adventure bike with a large displacement engine. There is talk of a 1000 MT-X, which is rumored to be unveiled at EICMA. This move would see the Chinese manufacturer enter the lucrative segment of large-displacement touring enduros. This segment is currently dominated by models such as the BMW R1300 GS and the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Triumph is about to launch one of the biggest model offensives in its history. Over the next six months, 29 new or redesigned motorcycles are set to be unveiled worldwide. Eighteen of these models have been announced for Germany and Austria. This aggressive product offensive follows directly on the heels of a record year in which Triumph delivered a total of 141,683 motorcycles between July 2024 and June 2025. Compared to 2019, this represents a 136 percent increase in sales. The British company now has over 950 dealers in 68 countries.
TVS Motor is preparing for a major appearance at EICMA 2025. The company has released a teaser video hinting at the presentation of a new motorcycle on November 4, 2025, in Milan. Official details are scarce at this point, but there are indications that TVS could be introducing a completely new model series. Particular attention is being paid to a potential sports machine, the Apache RR450.
Shortly before EICMA 2025, rumors are intensifying about a new Ducati DesertX model. Various sources report on a possible version with a V2 engine, as already used in the Multistrada V2 and Multistrada V2 S. While Ducati itself has not yet made any official confirmation, test rides with a prototype version have recently been spotted, allegedly hinting at the development of a DesertX with an 890cc V2 engine.
MV Agusta presents a comprehensively redesigned Brutale to mark its 25th anniversary – with a new engine, completely new chassis, and a focus on reliability.
Yamaha has filed a patent that addresses a well-known problem with electric motorcycles: many motorcyclists find the switch to electric drive less exciting because they miss the typical engine noise and vibrations of a combustion engine. A novel technical solution is intended to compensate for this disadvantage.
Kawasaki has unveiled its new Ninja model range for 2026, presenting various sports and supersports models with new color options. These include the ZX-4R, ZX-6R, Ninja 650, and Ninja 500. However, the absence of the well-known Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-10RR, which have been a fixture in the range since 2004, is striking.
With the upcoming market launch of the Kawasaki Z1100 in model year 2026, a familiar concept is back in the spotlight – but with targeted technical and visual innovations. The first hints of the new model appeared in official documents back in May 2024. Now, European design applications are providing concrete insights into the Japanese brand's upcoming naked bike.
BMW Motorrad has announced an updated version of the G310RR. The first teaser images have been published on the official social media channels. Although an exact date for the market launch in India has not yet been announced, the clues suggest that a presentation is imminent.
Triumph is apparently planning to add two new special editions to the Street Triple 765 model family. According to the latest information, both an RX version and a Moto2 Edition could be about to be officially unveiled. Both models are set to be released in limited numbers.
Triumph is continuing to expand its roadster range and is currently testing a new model variant that is set to be launched under the name Trident 800. Initial photos of a prototype spotted during test drives in Spain suggest that the motorcycle is almost ready for series production. The Trident 800 is positioned between the already established Trident 660 and the more powerful Street Triple 765.
Stark Future, the Spanish manufacturer of electric off-road motorcycles based in Barcelona, no longer wants to focus solely on the motocross market in the future. In an almost eight-minute video recently published on YouTube, the company provided an overview of upcoming models and its long-term corporate strategy. In addition to a new adventure bike called Älg, a sports model called Lo and a street-legal supermoto version of the already familiar Varg were also announced.
Max Verstappen, currently one of the dominant drivers in Formula 1, is reportedly interested in entering MotoGP—not as a driver, but as a potential team owner. According to Italian media reports during the Catalan Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver has held initial talks with his entourage and his father, Jos Verstappen, to explore the possibility of taking over an existing MotoGP team.
Following the financial rescue and successful relaunch of Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM, uncertainty is now rearing its head once again. Statements by Rajiv Bajaj, CEO of Indian co-owner Bajaj Auto, are causing concern and raising questions about the future of production in Mattighofen and Munderfing. His publicly expressed assessment that “European production is dead” is causing concern, particularly in Upper Austria – even though KTM currently emphasizes that there are no concrete plans to relocate.
A recent post by Kawasaki Europe on LinkedIn has sparked speculation about a new model. In it, the manufacturer looks back more than 20 years to the launch of the Kawasaki Z1000 in 2003. At that time, the machine was presented with the so-called Sugomi design, which appeared as a radical streetfighter. According to Kawasaki, this created a new motorcycle genre: the supernaked. With this reminder of an iconic model, suspicions are now mounting that Kawasaki is deliberately setting the stage for the introduction of a new Z1100.
Prototypes of new KTM twin models have recently been spotted in Europe. The motorcycles show clear differences from the familiar 790 or 890 series and leave room for speculation about the manufacturer's future mid-range strategy. What is striking are the rather simple chassis components, such as a conventional fork, a single brake disc ring at the front, and a simple swing arm. This equipment suggests an affordable platform that could be positioned in the 400 to 750 cc segment.