12 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

Long a staple of Harley’s excellent Riding Academy, the X350, made in conjunction with China’s QJMotor, has never before been available for purchase in the US. That changes with a recent service bulletin and dealer communication letter authorizing dealers to sell their old X350s to the public. More approachable and affordable than anything in the existing H-D lineup, the X350 features a liquid-cooled parallel twin 353cc making 36 horsepower at 9,500 rpm, plus 23 ft-lbs of torque. Key specs for the new rider include a seat height of 30.6 inches and running weight of 430 pounds, numbers that are more like a warm hug than a stiff handshake.

Unveiled at EICMA last fall, this long-awaited crossover hits the market with a blend of performance and long-haul capability. Powered by Suzuki’s long-running 652cc liquid-cooled V-twin, the bike boasts a host of rider-friendly modern features, including ride-by-wire throttle, ABS, a bi-directional quickshifter, hill-start assist, three power modes and three traction control modes. Refined aerodynamics and a Pirelli Angel GT II tires keep it sporty, while handguards, an adjustable windscreen and the option to add up to 85 liters of luggage secure its touring bona fides.

Born in Nottingham, England in 1919, Brough Superior was reborn in the 2010s in Toulouse, France, with a small lineup of eye-popping hand-built “if you have to ask, you can’t afford it” motos. The latest riffs on 2022’s original Dagger, retaining the “bruiser” bike’s full-carbon bodywork, Fior-type cast aluminum fork system and 997cc water-cooled V-twin making 101 horsepower and 64lb-ft of torque. The big shift is in the ergonomics, as the bars have moved lower and farther forward, placing the rider in a more aggressive, racier position, just enough to justify the S/Sport branding. Price is not listed but likely to approach six figures.

For 2027, BMW has given its halo-grade M 1000 R a new, third-generation frame design that brings some impactful improvements. For instance, along with reducing the frame’s wall thickness by 30 percent, BMW has managed to shave a full 2.86 pounds off the package. As such, the frame tips the scales at a mere 3.3 pounds. Still, even though it comes in lighter, BMW claims that the entire design delivers not only greater overall rigidity but also “improved flex-balance.” In combination with a new upgrade package structure, it makes the 205-horsepower beast even more refined an option.

Ducati continues to invest in its Desmo range, which hits five models with this supermoto, unveiled at World Ducati Week in Misano over the weekend. Using its 100th birthday festivities to show off a prototype, Ducati says full specs and details will come in September. All the brand has revealed so far is that its first-ever racing Supermotard is purpose-built for the discipline with dedicated brakes, suspension, engine components and specific bodywork … and it’s “pre-approved” by four-time world champ Marc Reiner Schmidt.

Launched last spring, the R 12 G/S is already a hit thanks to retro styling inspired by the 1981 Paris-Dakar rally-winning R 80 G/S, a 1,170cc air/oil-cooled boxer twin making 109 horsepower and 85 lb.-ft of torque and modern rider-friendly tech including ABS, dynamic traction control and fully adjustable enduro suspension with progressive damping. But this new edition looks straight out of a custom shop. The headlight cowl, fenders and tank take on a smoky grey, while the single-piece tubular spaceframe comes to life in racing red, matched by accents on the saddle and either side of the tank. Just about everything else is clad in black, but for the brake discs and much of the exhaust, which shines in silver.

The biggest of three new KTM dual-sport bikes with the 6DAYS designation stands out for multiple reasons. Honoring the 100th running of the 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations coming to Portugal in October, its Portuguese landscape and national color-inspired graphics package is truly eye-popping. Under the hood, it boasts a torque-forward 510cc 4-stroke engine plus a race-focused components package including a semi-floating front brake disc and solid rear brake disc, CNC-machined triple clamps, a skid plate and a frame protection set.    

Toronto-based Beachman’s latest entry in the retro-styled electric two-wheeler space is this head-turning café racer, which arrives just in time for summer in two distinct configurations: a $5,499 class 2 e-bike and a $5,999 light moto. In e-bike form it boasts an on-road top speed of 20 mph and an off-road top speed of 35 mph, 300-pound carry capacity and two battery options, the latter of which promises 80-plus miles of range. The light moto cranks the throttle to 45 mph and can accommodate up to 350 pounds, with similar range options to the e-bike. Both versions offer tank and seat color customizability, remote start/stop and unique security features. A third configuration, equivalent to a 125cc moto, is scheduled to arrive this fall.  

The most approachable and affordable street moto in the Triumph lineup returns with its trademark TR-series 398.15cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, which makes a surprisingly stirring 39 horsepower and 28 ft-lbs of torque. The big news for the new model year is a paint scheme that sees the tank adorned primarily in red, with a thick black diagonal stripe near the back separating it from the grey tone covering perhaps a quarter of the vessel. As it’s this back section that connects with the black seat, a sort of streamlining effect comes to life, one that should have bystanders doing a double take.

An incredibly capable bagger gets even more compelling courtesy of a jaw-dropping new paint scheme known as Edition II Imperial Blue Metallic, accented by hand-drawn linework in Overcast White. The darkly dazzling treatment is backed up by a surfeit of get up and go, courtesy of a 1,649cc six-cylinder engine making a whopping 160 horsepower and 132.7 ft-lbs of torque. Throw in a 10.25-inch color-TFT display, full LED lighting, loads of rider-friendly tech and 17 gallons of storage space, and this beautiful beast can take you (and a passenger) as far (and fast) as you’d like to go.

Just in time for the 40th anniversary of the original Gixxer, a number of GSX-Rs are getting meaningful updates, headlined by this one. In compliance with Euro 5+ emission and noise regulations, the new R1000R features a 998cc inline-four engine making 192.4 horsepower at 13,200 rpm and 81.1 lb-ft of torque at 11,000 rpm. It also boasts modern Suzuki tech, including a 3-axis, 6-direction IMU, tracking pitch, roll and yaw movement, Suzuki’s Clutch Assist System and a bi-directional quickshifter. 

The CB400 Super Four E-Clutch delivers on the concept bike of the same name. As such, along with bringing Honda’s small-displacement staple back into production after a several-year hiatus, it also arrives touting a game-changing addition in E-Clutch tech. After all, as a feature that allows for optional clutch lever operation with virtually stall-free performance, it promises to make the small 57-horsepower inline-four even more of an approachable ride. However, with features like a slick four-into-one exhaust and some cool Freddie Spencer-inspired looks, it’s not lacking in presence. As of launch, the bike is destined for Japan, but it could make its way to other markets with time.