Dennis Chung

New model announcements kick off November 5 at 9 am Milan time, and we’ll have updates throughout the week.

LiveWire announced it will present the 2026 S4 Honcho Street and S4 Honcho Trail mini-bikes at EICMA, along with the latest version of its maxi-scooter, a STACYC balance bike, and a sporty-looking Alpinista Corsa concept.

LiveWire S4 Honcho Trail and Street to Debut at EICMA

The legendary Ducati Monster made waves when it debuted in 1992, helping to define what we think of today as a naked motorcycle. For the 2026 model year, Ducati evolves the formula once again, introducing an all new, fifth generation Monster

Yamaha is preparing to launch a new YZF-R7 for 2026, with an updated Euro5+ compliant engine. The confirmation comes to us via homologation filings submitted in Switzerland indicating both a new model code and engine code for the R7.

Homologation filings confirm Honda is preparing a new CB1000GT for 2026, a sport-tourer built on the CB1000 Hornet's platform.

As of this writing, Kawasaki has only confirmed the Z650 S for Europe, where it will be sold alongside the regular Z650. We expect the Z650 S will be coming to the U.S., possibly replacing the non-S version.

Polaris Industries announced it is selling a majority stake in Indian Motorcycle to private equity firm Carolwood LP. The deal is expected to close during Q1 2026.

The 2026 Honda CB1000F is based on the CB1000 Hornet, but with a retuned engine and retro styling inspired by the CB750F that Freddie Spencer raced in the 1980s.

Yamaha will present several prototypes at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, including an electric sportbike, a hybrid scooter, a plug-in hybrid naked bike,