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Royal Enfield Himalayan 750: the twin-cylinder Himalayan has finally arrived
Royal Enfield has unveiled the Himalayan 750, a middleweight adventure bike with a parallel twin that fans have wanted since the original Himalayan 411. The engine is air/oil-cooled, so there is no radiator and no plumbing to damage in the mountains.
EICMA 2026: ten bikes Visordown is itching to ride
Visordown has picked ten new bikes from EICMA 2026 in Milan. It isn't a ranking of the most powerful or expensive machines, just the ones the team most wants to ride. The list runs from superbikes and middleweight adventure bikes to Yamaha's scooter-like RW700 and Benda's first adventure bike.
Benelli's Tre 903 concept: a revving triple with active winglets
At EICMA 2026 Benelli went back to triples, unveiling the Tornado Naked Tre 903 Concept: a naked bike with an all-new inline-three of roughly 900 cc. It nods to the brand's exotic 2000s triples, such as the TNT 1130. Benelli hasn't confirmed whether it will reach production.
2027 Harley-Davidson Sprint 440: a lightweight single-cylinder cruiser
Harley-Davidson has unveiled the 2027 Sprint 440, a compact cruiser built around a 440 cc single. It was developed with India's Hero MotoCorp. US-market bikes are assembled in York, Pennsylvania, and reach dealers in spring 2027. Pricing has not been announced.
Voge R800: 94 hp Chinese naked with heated seat and cruise control
At EICMA 2026 Voge showed the R800, its new flagship naked sitting above the R625. It targets the Suzuki GSX-8S and Honda CB750 Hornet, so the middleweight class gets another contender with a long equipment list.
2027 Suzuki SV-7S: the SV650 gets a new name and fresh electronics
Suzuki has renamed the SV650 as the SV-7S and updated it for the 2027 model year. For riders the point is simple: the proven hardware stays, and the modern electronics it lacked have arrived.
Bezzecchi takes Qatar pole with a new lap record
Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) took pole for the Qatar Grand Prix and broke the Losail lap record doing it. Marc Marquez (Ducati) will start second and Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Ducati) third. Rivals now know Bezzecchi has the pace.
CFMOTO unveils 550MT and dirt-focused 550MT-X at EICMA
At EICMA 2026 CFMOTO showed two middleweight adventure bikes: the 550MT for long-distance touring and the 550MT-X for off-road riding. Both use a new parallel-twin and come with a bi-directional quickshifter. The 550MT will also be offered with an electronic clutch.
Suzuki GSX-10R: K5-based engine and 15 electronic rider aids
At EICMA 2026 Suzuki unveiled the GSX-10R, a liter-class sportbike built for more than the track: commuting, touring and weekend riding too. Its engine is a modern take on the 2005 GSX-R1000 K5 unit, a liquid-cooled inline-four tuned for stronger low and mid-range response without losing the top-end rush.
Honda Africa Twin gets a new frame and a 1,131 cc engine
Honda has reworked its flagship adventure bike so heavily that it counts as a new generation. After ten years in its current form, the Africa Twin is now called the CRF1150L, with a new chassis, a bigger engine and fresh styling.
2027 Kove 650RR: Chinese Supersport With an Inline-Four
Chinese maker Kove, known in the US for its off-road bikes, has revealed the 2027 650RR supersport. It is the brand's second four-cylinder sportbike after the smaller 450RR, so the range keeps growing.
2027 Yamaha RW700: an adventure scooter with the CP2 twin
Yamaha has entered the adventure scooter class. The 2027 RW700 was shown in Milan ahead of EICMA. Behind the scooter bodywork sits the 689 cc CP2 parallel twin with the automated Y-AMT transmission, so there is no clutch lever or gear shifter.
Honda reworks the Fireblade: new frame, titanium tank, HRC Works Edition
At EICMA 2026 in Milan, Honda unveiled the fully redesigned 2027 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, with roughly 75% of its parts new. There are three versions: the base Fireblade, the Fireblade SP with electronic Öhlins suspension, and the new HRC Works Edition.
Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor: electric supercharger heads to production
At EICMA, Honda showed the V3R 900 E-Compressor in near-production form. It pairs a 900 cc V-type three-cylinder with an electronically controlled compressor, which Honda calls a world first on a motorcycle. The promise for riders is supercharging with no lag.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750: first mid-size with IMU and cruise control
Royal Enfield has revealed the Himalayan 750, its entry into the upper-middleweight ADV class. It is the brand's first bike with cruise control, adjustable damping, dual front discs and an IMU-based electronics suite with cornering ABS and lean-sensitive traction control.
Yamaha shows Tenere 400 concept ahead of EICMA
Yamaha unveiled a Tenere 400 concept adventure bike ahead of EICMA in Milan. It could become the brand's entry into the lightweight ADV class, where demand for smaller, cheaper bikes keeps growing. Yamaha gave no technical data and kept parts of the bike hidden.
2027 Honda Africa Twin: bigger 1,131 cc engine and new Enduro Sports
Honda has heavily updated the Africa Twin line for 2027. There are now four models: the standard Africa Twin, the new off-road-focused Enduro Sports, the touring Adventure Sports, and the top Adventure Sports Honda SENSING RIDE with radar assistance. All get a 1,131 cc parallel twin replacing the 1,084 cc unit, a lighter frame and swingarm, and Showa EERA electronic suspension as standard.
Yamaha pulls out of Qatar MotoGP round over Middle East war
Yamaha will not go to the Qatar Grand Prix in MotoGP, the company announced on Sunday. Both the factory team and satellite squad Pramac will skip the round at Losail on 6-8 November, citing the security situation in the region and an internal travel ban.
Dakar 2027 moves from Saudi Arabia to Portugal and Morocco
Organizers have confirmed that Dakar 2027 will not take place in Saudi Arabia. For the first time since 2019 the rally runs outside the kingdom, from southern Portugal through Morocco. It is set for January 9-23, pending approval by the FIA World Motor Sport Council, and opens the 2027 FIA and FIM World Rally-Raid Championships.
Kawasaki KLE650: a touring-minded middleweight ADV on the 650 twin
Kawasaki has unveiled the KLE650, a middleweight flagship built for long-distance comfort rather than hardcore off-roading. It is the second KLE in the lineup in under a year, after the KLE500.