12 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

Stepping up from its predecessor on the power front, the new CB500SF boasts a 502cc inline four-cylinder engine claiming about 80 horsepower. (The CB400SF, for the record, topped out in the mid-50s.) Other notable features include a diamond-shaped steel frame, upside-down forks. and an aluminum swingarm attached to a monoshock with Honda’s tried-and-true ProLink. Classic looks notwithstanding, the CB500SF does include five ride modes and an innovation Honda has been rolling out on more and more bikes: E-Clutch.

Like its naked CB500SF bro, this sport bike emerges from a diamond-shaped steel frame in which the engine — an all-new 502cc four-banger making a claimed 80 horsepower — is a stressed member. Unlike the retro standard, however, the CBR500R Four’s outer shell draws upon the renowned aesthetic of the iconic CBR family. Looking to the future, it also features the second-generation of Honda’s innovative E-Clutch system, in which small electronic motors automatically control the clutch.

Ducati’s Panigale V4 R takes track-ready performance to the street, bringing a MotoGP-derived Desmosedici Stradale engine, Ducati’s Neutral Lock system and plenty of other trick tech that’s typically reserved for only the most elite riders. From the aerodynamics to the electronics, everything about the bike has been engineered in the pursuit of maximal performance.

Befitting its moniker, The SRT 900 SX features a 904cc parallel twin-cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox and making a claimed 93.8bhp at 9,000 rpm and 66.3 Ib ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. Brand-name components include Brembo brakes, Marzocchi shocks and Maxxis Adventure tires. This bike also boasts ride-by-wire throttle, traction control, cruise control and selectable ride modes, plus LED lighting, USB charging, a 1080P forward-facing dash cam and Bluetooth connectivity for turn-by-turn navigation via your smartphone.

Even with its rider-friendly specs and approachable price point, the 650 delivers a respectable level of grunt. The 649cc liquid-cooled parallel twin engine makes 67 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 48.5 lb-ft of torque at 6,700 rpm, plenty of oomph for making moves in city gridlock and carving up two-lane twisties, where this bike might feel most at home. It also boasts a 4.3-inch full-color TFT display, twin LED lights, multiple ride modes and KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control).  

This bike doesn’t just look fierce: the GSX-R1000-derived 999cc inline-four promises plenty of punch, pickup and torque-y temptation. Yet the real story here might be the unexpected rider-friendly tech, including a full-color, 5-inch TFT LCD screen, including ride-by-wire throttle, the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.), three ride modes and the five-mode Advanced Traction Control System plus the brand’s Easy Start and Low RPM Assist systems. Don’t forget the Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) and Bi-directional Quick Shift system, making speed changes easier than ever.

Honda has unveiled a new Special Edition of its CB350C (known as the GB350C in other markets) as an exclusive for the Indian market. It’s available in two eye-catching colorways, including Metallic Red and Mat Dune Brown. As is the case with other models in the family, it comes powered by a 348cc single good for about 20 horsepower.

Yamaha has fitted its four-stroke off-road models with a new ECU lock functionality that allows for remote engine disabling at the touch of a button. the base YZ250F is the most accessible model in the range, while the WR450F is the most expensive.

Ducati’s over-the-top sport bikes and world-class racing success make it easy to forget they make other kinds of equally gorgeous motorcycles. Case in point is this Emerald Green treatment of the brand’s classically styled scrambler. The color nods to 1970s motorsports, which nicely complement the café racer-style brown leather stitched seat, serpentine exhaust system, side number plates and lean front mudguard. It can rip too: the updated 803cc Desmodue engine puts out 73 ponies at 8,250 rpm and 48.1 lb-ft of torque at 7,000 rpm.

The name of this bike references the Indian state of Goa, known for its beaches and bike culture — and a moment back in the ’70s when colorful custom bobbers exploded onto the scene. Hence the throwback styling and head-turning paint scheme. Power-wise, you’re getting more of a beach cruiser than a highway hellion: the 349cc engine makes 19.9 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 19.9 lb.-ft. of torque at 4000 rpm. That’s not a bad thing. Complete with a wet weight of 434 pounds and a seat height of 29.5 inches, the Goan is all about safe, approachable fun.

The first Chinese four-cylinder bike to reach production, this 676cc beast makes 85 horsepower and 44 lb.-ft. of torque, a huge rear tire — 310/35-18 — and unprecedented innovation. Where the headlight should be, you’ll find a jet engine duct-like intake that funnels air to the engine’s airbox. On the Pro edition, two lights flip up a la gullwings when turned on. Also exclusive to the pro the most legitimately useful unique feature: the rear suspension boasts a single dual-chamber air shock that can be raised or lowered more than three inches via handlebar controls — 25.6 inches at its lowest and 28.7 inches at its highest.

The TXP-12 is the entry into Triumph’s range of electric trials off-roaders. Developed for riders as young as three, it comes with multiple riding modes, parental controls and top-notch components in a set of cable-actuated discs and some IP67-rated electronics. Triumph has also launched a larger TXP-16 and announced TXP-20 and TXP-24 models.