EICMA 2026 motorcycle news · Page 2

Modern classic / 2027

Triumph's Bonneville T40 gives the 400 single a slower-revving brief

A 31.6hp (23.5kW) tune, twin shocks and spoked wheels put classic proportions first. Cruise control, cornering rider aids and full-map navigation make the equipment considerably more modern.

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Triumph Tiger 1200 motorcycles on a road

Adventure / 2027

Triumph's new Tiger 1200 lowers itself at stops and brings radar to the whole range

The triple rises to 156hp (116.2kW), while every version now uses 19/17-inch wheels. Showa suspension, a 7-inch connected display and four equipment combinations reshape the big Tiger.

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Adventure / 2027

Ducati's new DesertX Rally puts an 890cc V2 in a monocoque chassis

The Rally changes its engine and frame, then adds 250mm front travel, a Full Floater rear linkage and tubeless 21/18-inch wheels. The standard seat is 900mm high.

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Off-road / 2028

Ducati previews the Desmo250 EDS, with European sales planned for July 2027

The 250cc four-stroke enduro will join the 2028 model range. EICMA provides an early look at the next step in Ducati’s off-road programme.

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Sportbike / 2027

Ducati's three new SPs share the finish, but spend their weight savings differently

The Panigale V4 SP and Streetfighter V4 SP get carbon wheels. The Panigale V2 SP uses forged aluminium, a longer swingarm and an 890cc twin aimed at the middleweight grid.

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Power cruiser / 2027

Ducati's new Diavel V4 S adds semi-active Öhlins to the muscle-bike formula

The 1,158cc V4 keeps a claimed 166hp (123.5kW). The S brings electronic damping, while both versions gain revised controls and a more extensive factory customisation programme.

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Electric /

Yamaha's NMAX E and XENTER E put fixed batteries in two everyday scooters

Both use a 3.5kWh battery and an onboard charger. The NMAX E claims 104km on the WMTC cycle; the big-wheel XENTER E claims 108km.

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Yamaha RW700 Explore being ridden on a dirt road

Scooter /

Yamaha's RW700 puts the CP2 twin and Y-AMT in an adventure scooter

The new RW350 takes a different route, with a 327cc single and a chassis-mounted engine. Both offer cruise control and footrests designed for more than one riding position.

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Sport touring / 2027

The Versys 900 brings Kawasaki's Z-derived four to sport touring

A 120hp (89.6kW) inline-four, 17-inch wheels and radar assistance define the new road-focused Versys. German deliveries are planned for April 2027.

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Off-road / 2027

Kawasaki's new KX327 two-strokes take aim at the track and the woods

Fuel injection, electric start and a hydraulic clutch come to a new 327cc single. The motocross KX327 and cross-country KX327X have different gearboxes and rear wheels.

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