19 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

Perhaps no bike on earth manages to blend heritage and performance quite like this vivid red, uniquely branded tribute to Moto Guzzi building the first motorcycle-specific wind tunnel more than 70 years ago. Its liquid-cooled 1,042cc transverse 90-degree V-twin engine makes a robust 115 hp at 8,7000 rpm and 105 Nm of torque at 6,750 rpm. The V100 is also the first moto to boast what the brand calls “adaptive aerodynamics” — two side deflectors deploy automatically once you hit a certain speed, protecting you from wind, water and adverse weather.

This moto goes retro not only in its general styling, which recalls 1970s Honda and Triumph street bikes, but also in its specific two-toned tank treatment, which channels a beautiful CB400 from the early 2000s. The engine is a 348cc air-cooled single cylinder making 20.7 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 21.3 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm. With a weight under 400 pounds and seat height under 32 inches, it’s just about perfect for zipping around a city or on curvy country roads where 50 (s)miles per hour is juuust right.

Highlights for this Modern Classic include a fitting 1200cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine, which makes a pulse-quickening 89 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 81.1 ft-lbs of torque at 4,250 rpm, plus Marzocchi inverted forks with 170mm of travel and Marzocchi twin rear suspension units with a piggyback reservoir and 170mm of travel. Throw in tubeless aluminum rimmed wheels (21 inches front, 17 inches rear) wrapped in knobby Metzeler Karoo Street Tires, Nissin caliper brakes with ABS and 7.2 inches of ground clearance, and this 503-pounder can tackle a variety of dry and wet surfaces.

A product of Triumph’s ongoing partnership with Bajaj Auto India, the Speed T4 is essentially a scaled-back, budget-friendly version of the more widely distributed Speed 400. Now available with an eye-popping Baja Orange treatment, the T4 carries the same 398cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, detuned to roughly 31 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 27 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm, and traditional forks rather than the 400’s upside-down ones. It’s also a bit heavier (397 pounds vs 375) and higher-seated (31.7 inches vs 31.1 inches), but given the reduced sticker price, the T4 is an enticing urban-ready option we can only hope makes its way stateside one day.

Richard Mille is a brand best known for its horological projects. That said, the brand definitely has some measure of overlap with the automotive world (the brand just recently launched a new Le Mans timepiece). However, this collaboration with Brough Superior takes things to the next level. This 997cc bike, which is capable of 110 bhp, is inspired by old-school board trackers. It’s done up in a combination of aluminum and carbon fiber. And no detail has gone overlooked. Even the cockpit blends the two brands’ styles magnificently.

While its aesthetic recalls the glorious Suzuki T500 of the late ’60s and early ’70s, the GSX-8T packs a power plant that is significantly bigger and more modern than that bike’s 492cc, two-stroke, parallel twin. This new roadster boasts the brand’s torque-y latest-generation 776cc 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC parallel twin, plus electronic ride aids include the Bi-directional Quick Shift system and traction control. With a curb weight of 443 pounds and a seat height of 32 inches, it’s nimble, approachable and ideal for zipping through city traffic and ripping two-lane twisties. 

This 410-pound beauty hits a real sweet spot of price and power, led by its 398cc liquid-cooled 4-valve DOHC single-cylinder engine, which puts out 39.5 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 27.7 ft-lb of torque at 6,500 rpm. Don’t let its sweet retro styling fool you, either. This secretly quite modern bike boasts a ride-by-wire throttle for smooth, safe shifting throughout the power band. There’s no shortage of suspension either, courtesy of big-piston upside-down front forks and a rear piggy-back Monoshock, both of which offer 150mm (~5.9 inches) of suspension travel. The ground clearance is roughly 7.7 inches, which plays into a seat height of 32.9 inches, relatively low for such an off-road capable bike.

Fraternal twin to the naked GSX-8T, this bike flashes retro racing flair thanks largely to the fairing, which recalls earlier Suzukis such as the GS1000S Wes Cooley Replica, the classic-looking pair of vertical stripes gracing both the fairing and tank and the colorful alloy rims. There’s nothing retro about the engine though. It’s Suzuki’s latest-generation 776cc 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC parallel twin, which makes 80hp at 8,500rpm and 57lb-ft of torque at 6,800rpm. That’s more than enough juice to dart through traffic and rip through twisties.

As attractive as the new paint job is, the bike itself — BMW’s second-smallest ADV — offers a ton of appeal for those just dipping their feet into all-terrain motos, including a base price just over half that of the R 1300 GS’s $20,275. While the flagship is obviously more of a beast in every single way, the F 800 GS is no slouch, thanks in large part to a new 895cc parallel-twin engine making 87 hp at 6,750 rpm and 67 lb-ft of torque at 6,750 rpm. Other specs and features seem very intentionally aimed at welcoming newer (and shorter) riders, including a manageable wet weight of 500 pounds and a stock seat height of 32.1 inches (with an option to go as low as 30.7). 

It might seem surprising, but Can-Am’s 2025 Pulse electric motorcycle just took home one of the most coveted design awards in the world — and it was the only motorcycle to get the honor. Of course, if you look a bit closer at this naked EV’s stunning design, it becomes a lot more apparent just how that happened. This nimble bike has an outstanding modern form, alongside its 47-horsepower and 53 ft-lb torque output, making it an outstanding urban cruiser.

Classically styled as it is, the R 12 still packs plenty of performance, thanks in large part to the 1,170cc boxer engine making 95 hp at 6,500 rpm and 81 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm, which helps this 500-pound beast fly up to 126 mph. A related highlight is the Rock and Roll riding modes, a charming bit of branding that lets you lean into twisties like a racer (with the former) or reliably rumble down the highway (with the latter).

With a max power output of 18kW (at 91V) and a 3,600Wh battery, the RCR 80V’s 750W motor promises a 0-30 mph time of just 1.7 seconds, plus a top speed of 65 miles per hour. Meanwhile, the battery claims a range of 130 miles (in Eco mode) and can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in 2.5 hours (and fully charged in 4.5 hours). Offering a huge selling point for urban dwellers, the battery can be easily removed and charged off the bike, which is pretty handy if you don’t have a garage and live in, say, a fifth-floor walkup.

As compelling as the Sage Green Metallic Premium Package is, even the base model of the F 900 GS Adventure offers potent features geared toward long-distance trips and off-road terrain. Highlights include an adjustable touring windscreen, adjustable upside-down suspension fork, protective aluminum undercarriage guard and robust 6-gallon tank. Let’s not forget what’s at the heart of it all: a rumbling 895cc parallel-twin engine delivering 105hp at 8,500 rpm, 68.6 lb-ft of torque at 6,750 rpm and a top speed of 120 miles per hour.

What BMW calls “the lightest and most powerful production crossover bike in the world” just got even more compelling with its fresh new Aurelius Green Metallic paint scheme. The classy colorway makes it all the more shocking for bystanders (and smugly satisfying for you) when you twist the throttle. After all, that beautiful 999cc engine makes a beastly 201 hp at 12,750 rpm and 83 lb-ft of torque at 11,000 rpm, translating to a 0 to 62 mph time of 3.2 seconds — and 0 to 124 mph in 7.4.

One of the best-looking and most capable touring enduros rises to another aesthetic level with this exclusive treatment. The first detail to meet the eye is the golden cross-spoked wheels, soon to be joined by the golden handlebars emerging above the deep Blue Metallic fuel tank. Specially milled aluminum parts include the hand lever, the cover of the liquid tank on the handbrake fitting and clutch lever fitting, the cover clasps over the spark plugs on the valve covers and the front pegs and foot levers. But don’t let these luxe touches make you forget that under it all is a 1,300cc boxer engine making 145 horsepower at 7,750 rpm and 110 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm, just rarin’ to rip.

The trouble with custom motorcycles is that, most of the time, there’s only one of them. Bandit9’s reimagined Ducati Monster 821 very nearly had that same fate, until the brand decided to put it into limited production. Now, this completely redesigned, hand-crafted and -polished beauty is actually available to buy. Don’t fret if you loved the original bike, either, as it maintains its bananas performance specs, like a 125 mph top speed, 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds and 110 bhp.

Munich-based custom house Diamond Atelier upgrades a stock BMW R nineT with its super-limited Urban21 treatment, boasting a host of all-new parts. Already punchy thanks to a 1,170cc boxer engine, 10 lucky bikes get an adjustable Wilbers shock at the rear and upside-down forks up front, Metzeler Racetec K3 semi-slick tires, a Motogadget speedometer, Kellerman Atto Dark turn signals and an Arrow silencer. There’s also a Magura handlebar, Gilles rear sets and Spiegler steel braided lines, and individual buyers can request additional mods (for additional cash, of course).

This steel-framed bike boasts an off-road-tuned 450cc liquid-cooled parallel twin engine making 44 horsepower and 32 pound-feet of torque and capable of a top speed of around 90 mph, plus disc brakes, ABS and traction control. Ready for adventure, it rolls on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels wrapped in dual-sport tires, riding out the bumps thanks to a 41mm Kayaba fork with 208mm (more than 8 inches) of suspension travel and an adjustable rear monoshock.

True to its name, the RR500S packs an engine in that neighborhood: a compact 475cc inline-four making 76 hp at 12,500 rpm and 35 lb.-ft. of torque at 11,000 rpm — and redlining at 14,000 rpm. Voge says 80 percent of said torque can be accessed from 5,000rpm upward, meaning more flex than you might guess, and claims the bike can hit 136 miles per hour, pretty damn speedy for the power plant size. Even more unique, its exhaust valve can be controlled with the press of a button, as opposed to standard systems, where the valve opens automatically during aggressive riding.