10 Exciting Motorcycles Coming In 2026

It’s that time of the year again. We’re edging closer to the new year, and that means we know a fair bit about how the upcoming model year is bringing in the motorcycle world. Consider this a refresher to exactly that. But at the same time, you should know there are a lot more bikes incoming in addition to the 10 listed below. We’ve skipped those because we feel these 10 will grab the most eyeballs. Surprisingly, there aren’t many exciting middleweights coming our way, so the list goes from entry-level to full-blow liter bikes real quick. With that out of the way, let’s jump in.

Harley-Davidson Sprint

Power: ~40 HP

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Harley-Davidson has dabbled in the entry-level segment a couple of times. And it hasn’t exactly struck gold. Yet, the bikemaker is ready to give it a shot once again. This time, its weapon of choice is the ‘Sprint’, as confirmed by outgoing top man Jochen Zeitz. While details are scarce, we know that the Sprint will be aggressively priced, and it won’t be a traditional cruiser. We have huge hopes from the upcoming Harley and we hope it helps the brand turnaround its dipping financials.

Kawasaki KLE 500

Power: ~45 HP

For the longest time, Kawasaki hasn’t had a proper entry-level enduro bike. That role has inevitably gone in the hands of the aged KLR650. Now, though, Team Green has teased a new KLE 500. It’s a name inspired from the 1991 KLE 500, and this is supposed to be the brand’s first proper enduro bike in the 400-500cc segment in the modern era. Judging from the teaser, it looks like an ADV-type enduro bike rather than a stripped-down MX-inspired machine. Meanwhile, the ‘500’ in its name suggests the engine is drawn from the Ninja 500 and Z500. We’re hoping Kawasaki has retuned it (at the least).

Royal Enfield Himalayan 750

Power: ~47 HP

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The easiest way to tackle ever-tightening emission norms is to bump capacity. We’ve seen all industry giants doing it, and RE’s middleweight lineup is joining the party. While that’s not too exciting, the Indian bikemaker is going the extra mile and adding a new model with the updated engine as well. It’s none other than a middleweight Himayalan, which RE claims to be the most requested model by its fans.

Unlike the 450, though, this will be an ADV-tourer, built for focus on paved roads first and rough terrains second. That’s why the test mule appears bulkier, runs a 19-inch front wheel, and the suspension travel seems lower than the 450. It could be presented as early as the upcoming EICMA, so stay tuned to TopSpeed.com.

KTM 490 RC

Power: ~47 HP

With its last update around half a decade ago, the RC 390 is getting long in the tooth. It’s also getting outgunned by new rivals, particularly the Aprilia RS 457. Lucky for us, KTM isn’t sitting idle. Spy shots suggest a new 490 RC is around the corner, armed with the brand’s first small-capacity parallel-twin engine. Rumors suggest the engine is inspired from CFMoto 449cc engine seen on the 450SR. Other notable details include a single-sided swingarm, WP Apex suspension, and an aggressive riding triangle.

BMW F 450 GS

Power: 48 HP

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If you like the R 1300 GS but are just starting your ADV journey, the F 450 GS is a dream come true. This has been the most anticipated adventure bike ever since its debut in concept form last year. And latest spy shots suggest it’ll be the mini-R 1300 GS we all expected.

Right from the futuristic design to the ADV-tourer stature, everything takes inspiration from the flagship GS. Even the TFT appears identical if not the same in the spy shots. Engine-wise, the 450 will boast an all-new parallel-twin mill with 48 horsepower. That’s a class-leading figure, more than the KTM 390 Adventure R, CFMoto Ibex 450, and even the Honda NX500.

Ducati DesertX V2

Power: ~110 HP

With the debut of the new V2 engine last year, we knew Ducati’s middleweight lineup would receive an overhaul. And after the two sporty siblings, it appears the DesertX is next in line. Spy shots of the updated adventure bike have just surfaced online, revealing some big changes. Chief among these is the new engine that appears to have freed up a lot of space. That in turn means weight reduction, which should make the already serious off-roader even more capable.

Ducati Diavel V4 RS

Power: 182 HP

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Ducati unveiled two new “RS” models for 2026. Out of these, the more exciting one is the Diavel V4 RS. Why? Because it’s a power cruiser through and through. In fact, it takes over from the Triumph Rocket 3 Storm to become the most powerful cruiser you can buy today. Credit for that goes to the Panigale-sourced Stradale V4 engine that puts out 182 horsepower and 89 pound-feet. Additionally, this is currently the fastest Ducati in a 0 to 62 miles per hour sprint, taking just 2.5 seconds. You’ll have to be as skilled as Marquez to achieve that, though.

Norton V4 Superbike

Power: 185 HP

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*V4 SV shown

Norton Motorcycles holds a lot of respect in the motorcycle world for its racing success. But in recent times, it has had to undergo several difficulties just to stay afloat. With new backing from TVS Motors, the bikemaker is now on course to try and take on the global market. With what, you ask? Well, a new superbike with a V4 engine.

Judging from the spy shots, this will be based on the V4 SV already available in Britain, but with updates all around. Chief among these changes seems to be the design, chassis, and engine. The latter is expected to produce over 185 horsepower while meeting modern-day emission norms. Let’s just hope Norton prices it right in the US!

Buell SuperTouring

Power: 185 HP

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We rarely get to see sports bike-levels of performance on American-made motorcycles, let alone touring bikes. That’s why the SuperTouring excites us. The Hammerhead-derived engine here boasts 185 horsepower and 101 pound-feet–the latter being even higher than the RSV4 and Panigale above. Its chassis also comes from the sports bike, meaning it’s the same hollow unit that doubles up as the fuel cell. However, the lack of saddlebags as standard seems like a big missed opportunity by Buell.

Aprilia RSV4 X-GP

Power: 238 HP

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MotoGP fans, this is your dream come true. The RSV4 X-GP is Aprilia’s closest machine to its actual RS-GP MotoGP race bike. Right from the full carbon bodywork to the class-leading aerodynamic package, everything is built to chase down tenths on closed circuits. Things get even better when you look closer.

Bits like Jetprime racing switchgear, Spider adjustable rearsets, race-spec Ohlins suspension, magnesium wheels, and GP4 MS calipers with Z04 racing pads take things to the next level. All this while, a fire-breathing 1,099cc V4 engine fires under you. Although identical to the road-legal RSV4, there are a handful of internal updates that help produce an insane 238 horsepower and 96 pound-feet.