It is that time of year again. We are getting closer to the new year, and that means that we know a lot about how the coming model year brings the motorcycle world. Consider this exactly that. But at the same time you have to know that there are many more bikes coming in in addition to the 10. We skipped it because we feel that these 10 will grab the most eyeballs. Surprisingly, not many exciting middle weights come to us, so the list goes from entry level to full-blow liter bicycles very quickly. With that out of the way, let’s jump in.
To give you the most up-to-date and accurate information, the data used to collect this article comes from, among other things, from authoritative sources, such as Ducati USA, Aprilia USA and Suzuki-Cycli.
Harley-Davidson Sprint
Power: ~ 40 HP
Harley-Davidson has brought a few times a few times to the entry-level segment. And it didn’t exactly hit gold. Yet the Bikemaker is ready to give it another chance. This time the favorite weapon is the ‘Sprint’, as confirmed by the departing CEO Jochen Zeitz. Although details are scarce, we know that the sprint will be aggressively priced, and it will not be a traditional cruiser. We have enormous expectations of the upcoming Harley and we hope it helps the brand to reverse its immersing financial data.
Engine | ~ 500cc |
Current | ~ 40 hp |
Couple | AFTER |
Transfer | Six -speed gearbox |
Kawasaki Kle 500
Power: ~ 45 HP
Kawasaki did not have a good enduro bike at entry level for the longest time. That role was inevitably in the hands of the old KLR650. Now Team Green has plagued a new KLE 500. It is a name inspired by the KLE 500 from 1991, and this is supposed to be the first correct enduro bike of the brand in the 400-500cc segment in modern times. Based on the teaser, it looks like an add-type enduro bike instead of a stripped MX-inspired machine. In the meantime, the ‘500’ suggests in his name that the engine has been drawn from the Ninja 500 and Z500. We hope that Kawasaki has withdrawn it (at least).
Engine | 499cc, parallel twins |
Current | 45 hp |
Couple | ~ 32 LB-FT |
Transfer | Six -speed gearbox |
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750
Power: ~ 47 HP
The easiest way to tackle tight emission standards is to bump through capacity. We have seen all industrial giants do it, and Re’s Middle Weight Line -Up is a member of the party. Although that is not that exciting, the Indian Bikemaker goes an extra step and also adds a new model with the updated engine. It is none other than a centralweight Himayalan, who claims Reples the most requested model by being his fans.
In contrast to the 450, however, this will be an ADV tourer, built for focus on paved roads as the first and rough sites second. That is why the Testmuilee Bulkier looks like, has a 19-inch front wheel and the suspension trips seems lower than the 450. It can already be presented in the coming EICMA, so stay up to date with Topspeed.com.
Engine | 750cc, parallel twins |
Current | ~ 47 HP |
Couple | ~ 40 LB-FT |
Transfer | Six -speed gearbox |
KTM 490 RC
Power: ~ 47 HP
With its last update about half a decade ago, the RC 390 will be in the tooth for a long time. It is also surpassed by new rivals, in particular the Aprilia RS 457. Fortunately for us, KTM is not inactive. Spy-shots suggest that a new 490 RC is around the corner, armed with the first parallel-twin engine from the brand of the brand. Rumors suggest that the engine is inspired by CFMoto 449cc engine seen on the 450SR. Other remarkable details are a single-sided swingern bridge, WP Apex suspension and an aggressive driving triangle.
Engine | ~ 490cc, parallel-twin |
Current | ~ 47 HP |
Couple | ~ 32 LB-FT |
Transfer | Six -speed gearbox |
BMW F 450 GS
Power: 48 HP
If you like the R 1300 GS, but just start your ADV trip, the F 450 GS is a dream come true. This is the most expected adventure bike since the debut in concept form last year. And the newest espionage shots suggest that it will be the mini-r 1300 GS that we all expected.
From the futuristic design to the ADV-Tourer status, everything is inspiration from the GS flagship. Even the TFT seems identical, if not the same in the espionage shots. In terms of motorcycle, the 450 will have a completely new parallel-twin mill with 48 hp. That is a leading figure, more than the KTM 390 Adventure R, CFMoto Ibex 450 and even the Honda NX500.
Engine | 449cc, parallel twins |
Current | 48 hp |
Couple | ~ 32 LB-FT |
Transfer | Six -speed gearbox |
Ducati Desertx V2
Power: ~ 110 HP
With the debut of the new V2 engine last year, we knew that the middleweight Line -up from Ducati would receive a revision. And after the two sporty brothers and sisters it seems that the Desertx is the next in line. Spy recordings of the updated adventure bike have just turned up online and reveal some major changes. The most important of these is the new engine that seems to have cleared a lot of space. That in turn means weight reduction, which should make the already serious off-roader even more capable.
Engine | 890cc, v-twin |
Current | ~ 110 HP |
Couple | ~ 70 LB-FT |
Transfer | Six -speed gearbox |
Ducati Diamvel V4 RS
Power: 182 HP
Ducati unveiled two new “RS” models for 2026. This is the more exciting Diavel V4 RS. Why? Because it is a power cruiser through and through. In fact, it takes over the Triumph Rocket 3 storm to become the most powerful cruiser that you can buy today. The honor for this goes to the Panigale-Sourced Stradale V4 engine that radiates 182 hp and 89 pound-foot. Moreover, this is currently the fastest Ducati in a sprint of 0 to 62 miles per hour, which only takes 2.5 seconds. However, you will have to be as competent as Marquez to achieve that.
Engine | 1,103cc, V4 |
Current | 182 HP |
Couple | 89 LB-FT |
Transfer | Six -speed gearbox |
Norton V4 Superbike
Power: 185 HP
*V4 SV shown
Norton Motorcycles has a lot of respect in the motorcycle world because of its racing success. But recently it had to undergo different difficulties to just float. With new support from TVS Motors, the Bikemaker is now on track to try to follow the world market. What do you ask? Well, a new super bike with a V4 engine.
Based on the Spionageschoten, this will be based on the V4 SV that is already available in Britain, but with updates around. The most important of these changes seems to be the design, chassis and the engine. The latter is expected to produce more than 185 hp while he meets modern emission standards. Let’s hope Norton praises the US well!
Engine | 1,200cc, V4 |
Current | ~ 185 HP |
Couple | ~ 100 lb-ft |
Transfer | Six -speed gearbox |
Buell Supertouring
Power: 185 HP
We rarely see sports bike levels of performance on American motorcycles, let alone touring bicycles. That is why the super touring excites us. The engine derived from Hammerhead has 185 hp here and 101 pound-foot-the latter is even higher than the RSV4 and Panigale above. The chassis also comes from the sports bike, which means that it is the same hollow unity that doubles as the fuel cell. However, the lack of saddlebags as a standard seems like a large missed opportunity from Buell.
Engine | 1,190cc, V-twin |
Current | 185 hp |
Couple | 101 LB-FT |
Transfer | Six -speed gearbox |
Aprilia RSV4 X-GP
Power: 238 HP
MotoGP fans, this is your dream come true. The RSV4 X-GP is the nearest machine from Aprilia to its actual RS-GP MotoGP racing bike. From the entire carbon work to the class-leading aerodynamic package, everything was built to chase tenths on closed circuits. Things get even better if you look closer.
Bits such as Jetprime Racing Switchgear, Spider Instinible Aarpseets, Race-Spec Ohlins Suspension, Magnesium Wheels and GP4 MS brake claws with Z04 racing blocks bring things to the next level. All this time, a fire breath of 1,099cc V4 engine is firing among you. Although identical to the road-legal RSV4, there are a handful of internal updates that help produce an insane 238 hp and 96 pound-foot.
Engine | 1,099cc, V4 |
Current | 238 HP |
Couple | 96 LB-FT |
Transfer | Six -speed gearbox |
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