8 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

Yamaha’s top-of-the-line middleweight adventure bike is getting even better for 2026 thanks to some impactful updates. Along with a six-axis IMU and some throttle-by-wire, it’s also getting improved suspension, upgraded touch points and other impactful tweaks.

Italian shop Carriero Corse shows off its extreme moto makeover chops with this build, which turns a 1991 Honda CB750 into a jaw-dropping high-performance café racer. Highlights include bumping the displacement up to 866cc, a remarkably compact four-into-one titanium exhaust system, a custom ECUmaster dash, bespoke carbon fiber bodywork and a custom livery by Jackem Design.

This new France-only F 900 R treatment retains all the specs that make the midsize roadster so desirable in the first place, highlighted by a twin-cylinder 895cc engine making 102 horsepower at 8,500rpm and a maximum of 68.6 Ib-ft of torque at 6,750rpm. The big difference is the shadowy “Frozen Grey” hue derived from BMW’s four-wheeled M range, with the option to add a tinted windshield plus a seat cover and engine cover color-matched to the paint.

Inspired by the 1979 CB750F, this heavily hyped bike combines retro styling and modern advancements. Notable throwback touches include the big round headlight, angular tank and serpentine exhaust pipes culminating in a glorious bell-shaped silencer. Those pipes emerge from a down-tuned Fireblade-derived 1000cc inline-four making a claimed 122 horsepower at 9,000 rpm and 76 lb-ft of torque at 8,000 rpm. The bike also boasts Showa suspension, Nissin brakes and three built-in ride modes — Standard, Sport and Rain — plus two customizable ones you can dial in yourself.

Unveiled at Milwaukee’s own Mama Tried Motorcycle Show, this darkly dazzling one-of-one concept bike is inspired by the XLCR café racer that Willie G. Davidson himself helped the brand bring to life in the late 1970s. Short for Revolution Max Café Racer, the RMCR is powered by (shocker) the brand’s potent 1250cc Revolution Max engine, which makes 150 horsepower and 94 ft-lbs of torque. While details are otherwise scant, the meticulously pinstriped carbon fiber-accented bodywork looks immaculate and the custom 2-into-2 Akrapovič-topped exhaust system reportedly sounds amazing. 

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of BMW’s historic Daytona 200 win, the brand’s Custom Speed Shop has created a one-off R 1300 R race bike for the MotoAmerica Super Hooligan series. As such, in addition to some eye-catching orange paint, the boxer also wears Steve McLaughlin’s starting number 83. Being a real competition machine and not just a visual tribute, however, this R 1300 R also touts a host of M 1000 RR goodies, as well as oodles of carbon fiber.

Royal Enfield’s latest affordable two-wheeled wonder drops the brand’s biggest engine, a 648cc parallel twin, into an italicized silhouette that nonetheless has the stunning retro styling on lock. That’s evident everywhere from the nacelle-housed headlight to the teardrop tank to the twin peashooter pipes in gleaming chrome. The throwback vibes and low-end torque so strongly revive the pure joy of a sweet ride, you won’t even really think about the output of 48 horsepower at 7150rpm and max torque of 38 lb-ft at 5250rpm.

One of the best-looking entry-level ADVs yet, this bike packs a pretty impressive feature set for its price (€3,999, which roughly converts to $4,635 USD, if only we could get it here). Highlights include a 125cc single-cylinder engine making 15 horsepower at 9,500 rpm and 9.2 pound feet of torque at 7,500 rpm, a tubular steel cradle frame, inverted fork and preload adjustable rear shock, plus LED lighting, a 5-inch TFT display and dual USB ports. The 33.9-inch seat height is tall for noobs and shorter riders, but the curb weight of just 284 pounds makes one-footing it realistic.