10 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

With just 45 units being released to the German market, this 999cc collector’s bike boasts a numbered sticker, black-and-silver decal kit, blacked-out rear fairing, carbon-like tank pad and frame sliders, plus a Katana-themed garage mat and a copy of Katana History, a book documenting more than four decades of evolution. Still the most notable upgrade is much more adrenalized: a Katana-specific Akrapovič slip-on system that imbues the bike with, Suzuki says, “the sound of a drawn blade.”

UK-based Royal Enfield dealer Cooperb has spun up a comprehensive off-road overhaul for the Himalayan 450 that it’s calling the ‘Phantom’ package. In addition to a Hagon shock, a GP exhaust and a host of bolt-on geometry changes, it brings a suite of adventure-ready Acerbis upgrades in the form of a larger fuel tank, some handguards and bike protection (among many other tweaks). And here’s the thing: Having ridden a Phantom-equipped Himalayan to the top spot in the Big Bike Singles class at the Valleys X-Treme Lite race in South Wales earlier in January, Cooperb has more than proven the package’s real-world potential.

Meet the rare case where a new vehicle treatment actually costs less than what came before as, lacking the $1,000 upcharge of the Black Trim Option, Chrome is now the de facto base. It’s also arguably more timeless and trendy, making the power train and exhaust shine, with the look reflected in bright machined details on the cast aluminum wheels and echoed on the gauge, mirrors, bars, indicator housings, tank strip and rear fender assembly. There’s no sacrifice of capability, either, as the Milwaukee-Eight 117 high-output motor still makes a rousing 114 horsepower and 128 ft-lbs of torque, with the distinctive rumble emerging from the lean, mean performance-tuned 2-into-1 exhaust.

Straight out Chongqing, this entry-level superstar offers an impressive feature set at a shockingly low price in the UK (£2,999, roughly $4,000 USD). Highlights include a 124.8cc engine making 14.5 horsepower and nearly 9 ft-lbs of torque, approachable dimensions (31.1-inch seat, 311-pound unladen weight), a full-color LCD dashboard with Bluetooth connectivity, full LED lighting (with some slick integrated front indicators) and a forward-facing 1080p camera.  

The big update for the Monster came last fall with the introduction of the 890cc V2 engine, which is 13 pounds lighter than the Testastretta while delivering a very similar 111 horsepower at 9,000rpm and 67 lb ft of torque at 7,250rpm. However this new paint scheme is both head-turning and heritage-inspired, drawing on the first four-valve Monster, 2001’s S4, while rocking red wheels with matching stripes on the tank and tail that bifurcate the black and gray sections for a look that is as dynamic and engaging as the ride itself can be.

The 2026 Yamaha Tricity 300 marks the world’s first production scooter with an integrated rider airbag. Designed in collaboration with German automotive safety expert Autoliv, it deploys in the event of a frontal impact to slow the rider’s forward momentum and prevent movement over the handlebars. Though Honda’s Goldwing has offered an airbag model for two decades, the Tricity 300 lowers the barrier to entry considerably and also makes the physical safety feature much more compact.

With its 776cc engine making roughly 82 horsepower at 8500rpm and 54 ft-lbs of peak torque at 6800rpm, the stock version of this Gixxer is already compelling. This Germany-specific special release amps things up with a distinctive Glass Blaze Orange paint scheme and a number of premium upgrades, highlighted by a goosebump-inducing Akrapovič full exhaust system that sheds a bit of weight while boosting horsepower and torque.

Triumph’s entry-level sport bike boasts a liquid-cooled 660cc inline 3-cylinder engine making 94 horsepower at 11,250 rpm and 50.9 ft-lbs of peak torque at 8,250 rpm, plus a number of performance updates for the new model year. Highlights include adjustable Showa front suspension, Triumph Shift Assist as standard and grippier Metzeler tires, all of which add up to a smoother, safer ride, no matter which head-turning paint scheme (Sapphire Black, Aluminum Silver and Sapphire Black or Cosmic Yellow and Sapphire Black) you choose.

Thanks to its punchy 1,170cc boxer engine and retro styling, the R 12 GS is already pretty compelling. But Switzerland-based VTR Customs takes things to another level with an aftermarket treatment featuring a UniT Garage windshield, handguards and headlight cover in yellow plexiglass, an Akrapovič/UniT Garage high-performance silencer, Gold Kineo wheels wrapped in dirt-hungry Heidenau tires, throwback brown and blue paint from Freuler AG and a matching dark brown leather seat.

As Italy’s premier exotic motorcycle brand, Bimota routinely turns out two-wheeled art, and the KB399 is no exception. Based on the Kawasaki ZX-4RR, it pairs striking, reshaped bodywork with trick billet parts and desirable upgrades. Accordingly, power for the little 399cc inline-four comes to 79 ponies, and you’ll find high-dollar performance improvements like Brembo Stylema calipers and an Öhlins STX rear shock peppered throughout. While it’s easily one of Bimota’s most accessible (and affordable) bikes to date, the sonorous little four-pot is sure to sound a treat funneled through that Akrapović exhaust.