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.
The BMW R 1300 GS has not only established itself as a bestseller in the adventure segment, but has now also made headlines in motorsports. At the traditional Bouley Bay Hill Climb on the Channel Island of Jersey, Greg Mansell, son of Formula 1 world champion Nigel Mansell and managing director of the Mansell Collection, broke a 15-year-old record.
QJMotor has responded surprisingly quickly to the mixed reactions to the appearance of the SRK 450 RR and is launching a revised version after just one year. The model family based on the sporty 421 cc four-cylinder engine continues to grow, but the focus is now primarily on the design.
Buell Motorcycles is on the verge of a potential milestone in its eventful history. With the Super Cruiser, the traditional manufacturer is returning to the stage—this time with a model that combines classic cruiser elements with sporty technology. The motorcycle is currently undergoing final testing.
Barcelona-based company Stark Future wants to shake up the road motorcycle market with a new electric model series. According to the company, the upcoming models will be more powerful than their gasoline-powered counterparts – in all relevant categories.
Hero MotoCorp announced during a recent investor meeting that it will expand Harley-Davidson's 440cc range with another model by September. The new machine will be based on the existing X440, making it the third joint model from Hero and Harley-Davidson.
Royal Enfield apparently plans to unveil the new Himalayan 750 to the public for the first time at EICMA 2025 in Milan. In recent years, the manufacturer has used this trade fair several times to present new models and concept studies.
With the F 450 GS, BMW Motorrad is expanding its adventure portfolio with a new mid-range model that is primarily aimed at A2 riders and fans of modern technology. Following the great response to the sporty concept bike at EICMA 2024, numerous details of the production version are now known thanks to design patents, spy photos, and manufacturer information. The market launch is scheduled for spring 2026.
With the announcement of the new Harley-Davidson Sprint, the US motorcycle manufacturer is looking to appeal to younger and new target groups again after years without a real entry-level model. According to outgoing CEO Jochen Zeitz, the new model will be available from 2026 and cost less than $6,000 (around €5,550). The aim is to bring an affordable motorcycle to market that makes it easier to access the brand.
In recent weeks, various media outlets have reported that the Spanish traffic authority DGT is allegedly planning to make airbags mandatory for motorcyclists from 2026. In addition, claims have been circulating that similar regulations are already in force in France and Italy. However, these claims have been proven to be false.
In September 2025, Honda will unveil its first electric motorcycle in the 750cc performance class. The EV Fun Concept, a preview of the future production motorcycle, was already presented to industry experts at EICMA 2024 in Milan. Now Honda has announced that it will unveil the final production model of the large electric motorcycle on September 2, 2025. This means that the project is finally leaving the realm of speculation.
Recent photos from India suggest that Royal Enfield is working on a Continental GT with significantly more displacement. The photos show a prototype that could be called the Continental GT-R and is rumored to be equipped with a 750 cc engine. This move would be a further development of the well-known café racer and would take Royal Enfield into a new dimension of performance.
Suzuki has caused a stir worldwide with a new teaser video. The short video, published on Suzuki's global YouTube channel, references the upcoming 40th anniversary of the GSX-R series with artistic scenes from the pit lane and the hashtags #suzukibikes and #suzuka. No official information has been released yet. However, the full reveal is scheduled to take place on July 31 at 9 a.m. CEST, just before the start of the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours in Japan.
Norton Motorcycles has been one of the best-known names in British motorcycle manufacturing for more than a century. The brand is closely linked to the history of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy and café racer culture. However, over the past ten years, Norton ran into financial difficulties, which ultimately led to a change of ownership. Since its takeover by TVS Motor Company in 2020, the Indian group has been systematically working to revive the traditional brand.
Chinese motorcycle manufacturers are increasingly becoming the focus of international attention. With the ZXJC 820RR, another company is set to enter the sports three-cylinder motorcycle segment. Behind ZXJC is Zhang Xue, founder of the Kove brand, who ventured a new start with ZXJC (also known as ZXMoto) after leaving the company.