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With EICMA 2025 inching ever closer by the day, manufacturers throughout the two-wheeled space are pulling out all the stops to ensure that they can make an impact. As such, names like Honda and LiveWire are already previewing some highly ambitious concepts.
However, just because the big show is almost here doesn’t mean that the industry is sitting idly by. Quite the contrary, as Kawasaki and Triumph have been keeping busy with everything from affordable street bikes to dirt-slinging scramblers.
Not one to be left out, Yamaha has pulled the wraps off a pair of motorcycles for the European market that are as eye-catching in appearance as they are impactful in upgrades.
Catch up on all the two-wheeled terrific-ness we’ve tracked the past couple of weeks below.
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Maeving RM2
The boutique British electric brand’s first two-up is a gorgeously retro-styled yet practical urban bike that aims to win over new riders but could also convert some old-school gas bike devotees. It’s easy to ride, easy to charge (thanks to removable batteries) and easy to outfit with a rear rack and top case for more ambitious adventures. Similar to its bobber brothers, the RM2 boasts a brushless hub-type motor delivering a snappy 193 ft-lb of torque, a top speed of 70 mph and a range of 80 miles.
This Scrambler’s aesthetics may be throwback, but the rider-friendly features are impressively modern. The most notable are upgraded Showa suspension (with 120mm of travel front and rear) and responsive radial brakes delivering improved stopping power no matter the surface. The bike also gets a boost from an integrated color TFT screen, LED lighting, lightweight aluminum rims and a couple of key handling helpers: lean-sensitive Optimized Cornering ABS and Traction Control. Oh yeah, let’s not forget a thumping 900cc parallel twin engine making 64.1 horsepower at 7,250 rpm and max torque of 80Nm at 3,250 rpm.
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.
The most updated bike in Triumph’s rider-friendly raft of new Bonnevilles boasts a thumping 1,200cc engine making 77 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and max torque of 106 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The most notable additions include lean-sensitive optimized cornering ABS and traction control, cruise control, USB-C charging and full LED lighting. It also gets updated bodywork, a larger fuel tank (14 liters, or roughly 3.7 gallons) and a wider and more padded floating seat.
According to Bilbao, Spain-based BBM, with DC Fast Combo CCS2 charging, the head-turning, high-powered Hiro can add 100 kilometers (62 miles) of range in nine minutes and reach 80% in 15 minutes. The repairable and upgradeable 12.96 kWh – 360 V battery uses high-rate 3C Li-ion cells and passive cooling, providing the juice for a motor making 94 horsepower, 150 Nm of torque and 12,000 max rpm. That translates to a top speed of 118 mph and a city range of 136 miles.
With a 900cc engine making 64.1 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and max torque of 80Nm at 3,750 rpm, the Speedmaster promises no shortage of smiles per mile. That’s especially true with its rider-friendly 2026 upgrades, which include lean-sensitive optimized cornering ABS and traction control, cruise control, USB-C charging and full LED lighting. It also offers wider, more comfortable seating and straighter handlebars, encouraging a more natural riding position suited to long days in the saddle.
Ducati’s 2026 Monster benefits from a new 890cc V2 engine that is cleaner, smoother and more efficient. Power is comparable at 110 ponies and 67 lb-ft of torque, though the bike brings fresh ergonomic changes, a lower curb weight and longer service intervals to make it an even more accessible option.
Kawasaki is entering the middleweight adventure touring market with the KLE500, a 451cc twin that comes packed with off-road-ready suspension, underbody protection and more. Though the model originally debuted in 1991, Kawasaki never brought it stateside. Quietly capable, it will serve as an ideal trail bike and urban-ready commuter.
Presumably replacing last year’s Z650 (no “S), this bike boasts updated bodywork and a fierce new front cowl housing a three-way LED lighting system, complemented by LED indicators and taillight. It also features a 4.3-inch TFT dash and ergonomic shifts around the seat, pegs and bars to support a more natural, aggressive street riding position. Making 67 horsepower at 8,000 rpm, the 649cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin 67 horsepower at 8,000 rpm has been optimized for low-to-mid range torque, just what you need to rip through the concrete jungle.
As a tribute to ‘King’ Kenny Roberts, Yamaha has added a new ‘Legend Yellow’ option to its 2026 XSR900 GP catalog. Bearing the iconic speed block livery, the color scheme transforms the GP from a mere lookalike into a true period-correct imitator. While Yamaha has yet to bring the bike to the United States, hopefully, this means that it will be making its way to American shores soon.
The slightly bigger brother of the Trident 660 carries a similar painted fuel tank and black side panels, plus a snazzy Akrapovič silencer, a small flyscreen and a silhouette that recalls Speed Triples from the 1990s. It also boasts ride-by-wire throttle, a round 3.5-inch TFT screen, a safety-boosting inertial measurement unit (IMU), bi-directional quick shifter and cruise control. Derived from the Tiger Sport 800’s engine, the liquid-cooled, 798cc inline 3-cylinder makes 113.4 horsepower at 10,750 rpm and max torque of 61.9 lb-ft. at 8,500 rpm.
Rather than trying to mimic a traditional Harley, the Honcho is doing its own super fun urban/trail bike thing and breathing new life into the electric space in the process. Comparable to a 125cc mini bike, it draws power from two conveniently removable batteries housed under the flip-up bench seat. The Street edition will feature mirrors and indicators and a license plate holder, as well as left handlebar controls and a TFT display. The Trail version gets a number plate in place of a headlight, high fenders over both wheels, knobby tires, additional ground clearance, off-road-tuned suspension and, wait for it, reverse.
As a concept moto rolled out at the Japan Mobility Show, the Outlier is light on specs and heavy on vibes. Though project leader Yuya Tsutsumi does not reference it specifically, the biggest vibe we pick up is Akira, as the long wheelbase, low-slung chassis and bucket-style seat give it more than a passing resemblance to the iconic bike featured in the biggest anime film of the 1980s. Heck, throw some red paint on it, and this goosebump-inducing promo video might be mistaken for a trailer for the forever-delayed live-action version of visionary Katsuhiro Otomo’s totemic movie and manga.
LiveWire’s Corsa concept takes the S2 Alpinista to the next level with upgraded components (Öhlins suspension, BST wheels and billet rear sets) and improved charge times. According to the brand, the bike can top up its 10-kWh battery from 20 percent to 80 percent in less than 10 minutes, making for a significant improvement over the current production version that takes all of 78 minutes or more to do the same.
The new edition of what the brand calls “a true middleweight retro” offers an almost irresistible combination of good looks, approachability and price. The first and last of those qualities kind of speak for themselves, while the middle one comes courtesy of a 31.5-inch seat height and 412-pound curb weight, plus assist & slipper clutch, traction control, ABS and horizontal back-link rear suspension. The Z650RS packs a nice punch too, with the 649cc engine making a claimed 67 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and max torque of 48.5 lb-ft at 6,700 rpm.
About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he’s not chasing the latest industry news, he’s probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.
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