12 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

Hangzhou, China-based Benda has been making a name for itself with good-looking, affordable, small-displacement cruisers such as the Chinchilla 500 and Napoleonbob 500. But this bike is the most approachable one yet thanks to a 28.3-inch seat height, 390-pound curb weight and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which takes shifting out of the equation entirely, letting you just twist the throttle and go as if you were riding a (very cool-looking) scooter.

Having made a name for itself with its wildly popular Schizzo builds, Germany’s Walzwerk is expanding into the world of adventure bikes with its R100 GS-based X-Plorer offering. Built on a donor airhead produced from 1987 to 1996, it includes a full mechanical and aesthetic overhaul with custom parts, upgraded components and bespoke touches according to the client’s wishes. Walzwerk will be offering the X-Plorer in both Rally and Raid configurations.

This special treatment of Royal Enfield’s beloved 452cc adventure bike combines a delightfully dark aesthetic with a number of rugged extras that essentially turn it into a factory-accessorized rally edition. Specifically, that means an exclusive Stealth Black paint scheme, Black Rally hand guards, a high-grip Black Rally seat, a rugged Rally mud guard and tubeless spoked wheels that blend toughness and modern convenience.

This special-edition bike celebrates the race-tuned 765cc triples powering so many FIM Moto2 World Championship milestones — and is so exclusive, it’s limited to 1,000 units worldwide, with just 150 headed to the USA and 15 to Canada. Highlights include an individually numbered billet-machined top yoke and refined Moto2 branding, plus lightweight carbon fiber side panels, front mudguard, belly pan and silencer end cap.

For those unfamiliar, FB Mondial is one of several legacy Italian moto brands now owned and manufactured by Chinese companies. From the logo to the silhouette, however, the style remains in bikes like this midsize bobber, which boasts a 554cc parallel twin engine making 65 horsepower at 8,250 rpm and entry-level approachability thanks in part to a curb weight of 450 pounds and a set under just under 28 inches.

This gorgeous retro moto’s guiding design principle can be summed up in one word: round. You see it everywhere from the mirrors, LED headlight and indicators to the gauge, crankcase cover and matte black pipes. The equally mesmerizing 650cc V-twin engine makes a claimed 55.7 horsepower at 7,500rpm and 45.7 lb-ft of torque at 6,000rpm, perfect not for urban marauding but rather for the type of laidback riding befitting the bike’s category: cruising.

The smaller of Zero’s two game-changing electric dirt bikes, the XB is reassuringly approachable thanks to a 32.7-inch seat height (low for an off-roader) and feathery 139-pound curb weight. That doesn’t mean it lacks zip, however. The 7.5 kW motor produces 10 horsepower, a top speed of 50 mph and, most notably, a sizzling 275 lb-ft of rear wheel torque.

Zero’s bigger dirt bike is the perfect tonic for larger and more experienced riders thanks to a higher seat (35.4 inches) and generally greater capability than its little bro, the XB. While still quite light at 223 pounds, the XB also boasts significantly higher range (65 miles), beefier suspension and jaw-dropping peak rear wheel torque: 468 lb-ft.

This beautiful bobber is big on retro style and small on engine displacement — specifically a liquid-cooled 350cc 60-degree V-twin, the same beating heart powering Moto Morini’s delightful new 3½ Sport. Meanwhile, high approachability stems from the Rumble’s compact nature, including a short wheelbase of 57.7 inches, a low-ish seat height of 29.1 inches and an estimated curb weight of 420 pounds.

Following the introduction of E-Clutch to its Rebel, Transalp and CBR500R platforms, Honda has added the technology to its CB750 Hornet. With 755cc of displacement and 90 horsepower on tap, it’s the most potent motorcycle to receive the feature yet. As such, Honda continues to demonstrate the versatility of its E-Clutch system, as it provides quickshifter-like performance benefits beyond a beginner-friendly learning curve.

What do you get when you combine European/US investors, Italian design, Chinese manufacturing and a British brand founded more than 120 years ago? The Phelon & Moore Brighton 6, of course. This beautifully retro-styled roadster boasts a liquid-cooled 550cc parallel-twin engine making 60 horsepower at 8500 rpm and 41 lb-ft of torque at 6500 rpm, with P&M claiming a 0-60 mph time of 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 113 mph. Even if those numbers are a stretch, you’re looking at plenty more smiles per mile than you could have dreamed of a century ago.

From the visionary mind of Taiwanese custom builder Winston Yeh comes this stunning reimagining of the Shotgun 650. Highlights include a real gold leaf stripe accenting the inky black tank, side covers and fenders, a real quilted leather seat, gold fork inner tubes, contrast cut alloy rims and bar-end mirrors. At the heart is a thumping 648cc parallel-twin engine, and right above, a hand-cast solid brass tank badge that is a direct replica of one you’ll find on Yeh’s “Caliber Royale” custom build. While it costs just $700 more than the base Shotgun, the Rough Crafts Drop is limited to 100 units, split up by geographic regions. Register by July 28, 2026 for a chance to be one of the lucky few who can purchase one.