“You meet the nicest people on a Honda.” It’s a tagline the brand ran back in the 1960s, but it continues to echo even in 2026 through the diversity of its motorcycle lineup.
After all, Honda introduced the slogan as a tactic to change perception around bikes. At the time, most of the public associated motorcycles with dangerous outlaws and big Harley V-twins, and the brand wanted to cut through the stereotypes.
To that end, Honda has been rolling out everything from an updated Monkey to a dramatically overhauled CRF and even a first-ever electric production bike. It’s a range that caters to a wide variety of riders.
Now that we’re halfway through the year, we’ve rounded up the most notable Honda releases we’ve covered so far in 2026. We’ll continue updating this running report card as more motos and gear arrive, but these are the launches that have defined the Honda brand year to date.
