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14 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

The vast variety of the motorcycle world has been on full display of late, as this eye-popping, wide-ranging roundup demonstrates.

Close-up of the rear section of a motorcycle, showing a large rear tire with a black alloy wheel featuring a red accent on one spoke. The image also highlights the exhaust system with multiple outlets, a visible suspension component with a yellow spring, and part of the engine casing in a metallic finish. The seat and part of the bike's frame are also visible, with a black and gray color scheme.Ducati
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By Steve Mazzucchi and Gray Van Dyke

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In case you missed it, the motorcycle world is absolutely exploding with activity lately — and running the gamut in terms of size, style and even power source.

In the past few weeks, we’ve seen notable news with bikes as small as 125cc and as big as 1,999cc. 

We’ve seen lots of traditionally powered two-wheelers but also potentially game-changing news on the electric front — not to mention some cool customization developments.

We’ve seen cruisers, roadsters, sport bikes, supermotos, ADVs and, yes, even a (pretty dang intriguing) scooter.

You can check out our Motorcycles section to dive deep, but you can also catch up quickly by scrolling through the many-splendoured roundup below.

Black and silver BMW R nineT motorcycle with yellow accents, featuring a round headlight, dual exhaust pipes, and a ribbed black seat.BMW Motorcycles

2026 BMW R 12 nineT (w/ Tracker Accessories Package)

This package adds flat track racing-inspired flair to an already excellent retro-styled stunner. Highlights include a short rear end (emerging from a finely stitched saddle), complete with license plate holder and multifunctional indicators, plus cockpit fairing, number plate and a 17-inch front wheel cover — all in the Blackstorm Metallic hue.
A silver and black cruiser-style motorcycle with the brand name "BENDA" on the fuel tank. It features a low seat, large black exhaust pipes, and thick tires with black alloy wheels. The front has a round headlight and a small fender, while the rear has a larger fender and a visible suspension system. The overall design is sleek and modern with a classic cruiser aesthetic.Benda

Benda Chinchilla 350 CVT Neo

Trading the traditional clutch-and-gear-shift system for a continuously variable transmission, this lil’ twist-and-go Benda features a 343cc V-twin engine making 34 hp at 8700 rpm and 23 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s not for everyone, but it does present a super-approachable option, especially for riders who might be graduating from scooters to motos.
CFMoto

2026 CFMoto 450CL-C

Drawing inspiration from Harley and Indian cruisers, this retro-styled ride boasts a teardrop tank, low-slung seat (27 inches), chopped fenders, a single-side dual-exhaust and a classically contoured silhouette. The 2026 edition retains the 449cc parallel twin power plant of its predecessor while adding a more comfortable saddle, a heel shifter now included as standard, a larger rear fender and two-tone 16-inch rims with CST cruiser tires.
Black and red sport motorcycle with a sleek design, featuring a round headlight, dual rearview mirrors, and a silver exhaust pipe. The bike has a comfortable seat, disc brakes on both wheels, and a visible engine with the label "ZXJC." The motorcycle is positioned on a stand against a plain white background.ZXMoto

ZXMoto 500F

Getting out ahead of a rumored Honda CB500 Super Four, this roadster mimics the expected aesthetics, but there are key engineering differences. Most notable is a progressive suspension setup, boasting an upside-down fork (all the rage these days) plus a rear monoshock, a marked departure from Honda’s telescopic fork and dual rear shocks. Outperforming the red brand’s now retired CB400SF, the 500F packs a 470cc inline four-cylinder engine making 74 horsepower.
Blue and white Suzuki sport motorcycle with aerodynamic fairings, a black seat, and blue wheels. The bike features a large exhaust pipe on the left side and a prominent Japanese character decal on the side fairing.Suzuki Cycles

2026 Suzuki Hayabusa Special Edition

This high-performance sport bike has been an icon of record-breaking speed for more than two decades — and pretty damn good all around, from handling to comfort to reliability and more. Then there’s its looks, which may have reached their pinnacle with this particular treatment. Highlights include unique colors and branding, a removable single seat cowling and a “special muffler” helping the 1,340cc engine produce a goosebump-inducing roar.
A black and red motorcycle with a sleek, modern design. It features a round headlight, black alloy wheels, and a red fuel tank with the word "ELIMINATOR" on it. The exhaust pipes are metallic gold, and the seat is black with a slightly raised rear section. The bike has a sturdy frame and visible suspension components.Kawasaki

2026 Kawasaki Eliminator Plaza Edition

Four decades on, the Eliminator continues to delight, thanks to classic retro cruiser styling and approachable specs including its 398cc engine, 28.9-inch seat height and 388-pound curb weight, plus a six-speed gearbox and beginner-friendly slipper clutch. Specific to the Plaza Edition is this red-and-black paint scheme, a USB-C socket on the handlebars and a surprising GPS-enabled dual-camera system, which essentially functions as a front and rear dash cam.
Sport motorcycle with a sleek design featuring a black, gray, and red color scheme. It has a prominent "RS" logo on the side fairing, gold front suspension forks, dual front disc brakes with red calipers, and a black tinted windshield. The exhaust is black with a metallic tip, and the bike has a modern, aggressive look with angular headlights and aerodynamic bodywork.Ducati

2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 RS

This premium update to one of the top heavyweight adventure touring bikes retains the vaunted 1,103 Desmosedici Stradale engine, which makes 180 hp at 12,250 rpm and 87 lb-ft. at 9,500 rpm. Improvements include a more touring-ready subframe, better electronics and suspension, upgraded wheels and brakes and a bevy of carbon fiber elements.
Sleek black Honda electric motorcycle with a modern, angular design, featuring a compact frame, dual front disc brakes, round rearview mirrors, and a minimalist rear fender.Honda

Honda WN7

Honda’s first foray into the electric motorcycle segment comes in the form of the WN7. As a naked EV, it produces comparable power to a 600cc supersport while making as much torque as a larger literbike. Estimated range comes to over 83 miles, and charging can take the battery level from 20 percent to 80 percent in just 30 minutes.
Sport motorcycle with a sleek, aerodynamic design featuring a metallic silver body, black seat, and green frame accents. It has a prominent exhaust pipe, large disc brakes, and a clear windshield. The tires are wide and smooth, indicating a focus on high performance. The bike is branded with "Kawasaki" on the fuel tank and "Ninja" on the rear side panel.Kawasaki

2026 Kawasaki Ninja H2R ABS

The track-only halo product of the renowned Ninja lineup brandishes a 998cc 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine making a whopping 322 horsepower at 14,000 rpm and 121.5 lb-ft of torque at 12,500 rpm. Futuristic good looks, a fully adjustable suspension, next-level electronics and a host of performance-improving aerodynamic elements round out the fast-as-hell appeal.
Sporty Ducati motorcycle with a black, white, and red color scheme, featuring gold front forks, a prominent headlight with LED accents, and a sleek, aerodynamic design. The bike has a muscular engine, black wheels with red accents, and a comfortable, contoured seat.Ducati

2026 Ducati Diavel V4 RS

Ducati’s Diavel V4 RS arrives as the Italian outfit’s quickest production motorcycle to date. With power coming from a 1,103cc Demosedici Stradale engine, it puts down an authoritative 182 ponies for a 2.43-second 0-60 mph time.
A modern supermoto motorcycle with a yellow and white color scheme. It features a yellow seat and front side panels with the number "701" displayed. The bike has black front forks, black spoked wheels, and a white front fender. The engine and exhaust system are visible, and the handlebars have white handguards and black mirrors. The rear fender is white with a black license plate holder.Husqvarna

2026 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto

Husqvarna has updated its venerable 701 Supermoto for 2026 with revised bodywork, a more powerful engine and a trick electronics package that includes a new Supermoto+ ride mode.
Black Italjet Dragster 700 motorcycle with yellow accents, featuring a sporty design, exposed frame, and Italian flag decal on the front fairing. The bike has a sleek aerodynamic front with a windshield, dual disc brakes on the front wheel, and a rear exhaust positioned under the seat. The rear wheel is supported by a single-sided swingarm and the motorcycle is mounted on a rear paddock stand.Italjet

Italjet Dragster 700 Twin

Italjet has broken the motorcycle market with the launch of the Dragster 700 Twin. With power coming from a 692cc Benelli parallel-twin, this race-bred scooter makes 68 horsepower and can hit 118 mph. Stopping power comes courtesy of Brembo, while Marzocchi handles the suspension duties.
Green Kawasaki Ninja 125 sport motorcycle with black seat, black wheels, and blue and white accent stripes on the fairing.Kawasaki

2026 Kawasaki Ninja 125

With two new paint schemes for the 2026 model year, this small wonder features a 125cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke single cylinder engine making 15 horsepower at 10,000 rpm and 8.6 lb-ft of torque at 7,700 rpm. Add in a seat height under 31 inches and a curb weight under 330 pounds, plus dynamic supersport ergonomics, 37mm telescopic front forks, Uni-Track rear suspension and dependable ABS brakes, and you’ve got a wonderful entry-level intro to the vast Ninja range.
Black touring motorcycle with a sleek design, featuring a large front windshield, side mirrors, and hard saddlebags on both sides. The bike has a low seat, prominent engine components, and black exhaust pipes extending along the bottom. The wheels have multiple spokes and disc brakes.Souo

Souo LH2000

Great Wall Motors subsidiary Souo is adding to its eight-cylinder cruiser lineup with the LH2000. Taking strong inspiration from the Honda Rune, it sports a 151-horsepower boxer engine, an eight-speed semi-automatic transmission and options aplenty in the form of luggage and windscreens. Though it is launching in China, Souo could be making a move to expand its stateside presence.
About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.

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