EICMA 2026: All New Motorcycles for 2027 at a Glance

EICMA 2026 in Milan delivers plenty to talk about. Sportbikes with more than 200 hp, surprisingly original models from China, a new Africa Twin and scooters venturing into adventure bike territory: 2027 won't be boring. Here you'll find the most important new models sorted by brand, with key data and the matching 1000PS reports for further reading.

The 83rd EICMA takes place from 3 to 8 November 2026 at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre. 3 and 4 November are dedicated to press and trade visitors; from 5 to 8 November the show opens to all visitors. 1000PS reports directly from Milan with a large team. If you want to know what was already confirmed before the show and which surprises were only revealed here, check out our EICMA preview 2026.

Three directions can be seen among the premieres: adventure and crossover remain a favoured field for new model families. Racing technology is migrating even further into production sportbikes. And electronic clutches, automatic transmissions and radar assistance are turning from exotic extras into genuine buying arguments. Add to that the growing technical independence of Chinese manufacturers. We also collect all new models and continuously updated individual reports under New Motorcycles 2027.

At Aprilia, much revolves around the RSV4 Obscure Spe.Ed.. Limited to 500 units, the special edition brings 220 hp, carbon wheels and a MotoGP-derived aerodynamics package. Aprilia quotes a wet weight of 201 kilograms, and with the optional racing exhaust the figure should drop even lower. Technically fascinating, but as a purchase offer deliberately not aimed at the masses.

The RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute pays homage to the Australian race track with special features. RSV4, Tuono V4, RS 660 and Tuono 660 get new Factory graphics. Scooter riders, on the other hand, will likely be more interested in the revised SR GT 125 and SR GT 200 with more storage space and a new TFT, as well as the SXR 125. Aprilia thus caters both to the race track crowd and to the daily commute through the city.

For me, the Benda Vinster 700 is one of the most interesting EICMA premieres. Finally, a Chinese manufacturer that doesn't just copy familiar concepts as cheaply as possible, but wants to develop its own design language. The new roadster family uses a 691.66 cc V-twin with 73.4 hp and 68 Nm. A single-sided swingarm, openly displayed mechanicals and idiosyncratic styling make the Vinster instantly recognisable.

And the Vinster 700 and Vinster X 700 are not mere paint variants. The regular Vinster rides on a 17-inch front wheel and offers a seat height of 830 millimetres. The X reinterprets the same platform with a 19-inch front wheel, 865 millimetre seat height, hand guards, a higher fender and touring equipment. An interesting answer to the question of how many types of bike can be developed from a common base.

With the Capra 700, Benda also enters the adventure segment. Here the same V-twin meets a 21-inch front wheel, 18 inches at the rear, 220 millimetres of rear suspension travel and a kerb weight of 220 kilograms. For cruiser fans, there's the Dark Flag 600 Ultra EC with a 598.5 cc V4, electronically actuated clutch and lowerable air suspension. The utility vehicle division is growing too, with the Bluestone 500 R2 and Supernovae 1000 DL. Above all, this shows one thing: Benda no longer wants to be just a cruiser brand.

With the Beta RE 330, the Italian off-road specialist takes a step towards touring and everyday bikes. The liquid-cooled single is aimed at the A2 licence class, with market launch planned for spring 2027. Beta deliberately emphasises simplicity, functionality and the option of switching from the commute to gravel. What's remarkable is less the displacement figure than the decision to build a new adventure family in the first place.

The BMW M 1000 RS is one of my personal favourites of the show. Here, the RS badge doesn't stand for a classic sport tourer, but for a hyper naked bike limited to 1,000 units. The inline four from the M 1000 RR makes 218 hp, and the DIN kerb weight (= 90% full tank!) is 196 kilograms. Titanium exhaust, carbon wheels, winglets and plenty of racing tech are part of the package. In Germany, BMW quotes 40,000 euros and availability from March 2027. A sensible purchase? Certainly not. But it's nice that manufacturers sometimes build machines like this too.

The contrast comes from the already unveiled BMW F 450 R and BMW F 450 RR. Both max out the A2 limit with 48 hp. The naked has a wet weight of 175 kilograms, the small RR 177 kilograms. BMW thus shows its entire range: accessible middleweights on one side, a high-priced M statement on the other.

The CFMOTO V4SR-RR is a genuine milestone for the Chinese motorcycle industry. Behind the design sits a bespoke 997 cc V4 with more than 210 hp and up to 15,000 rpm. CFMOTO quotes a dry weight of around 180 kilograms, a counter-rotating crankshaft, titanium conrods and Öhlins suspension. Particularly interesting are the actively controlled winglets, whose positions can be adjusted independently of each other. According to the manufacturer, immediately before a braking manoeuvre at 160 km/h they should generate 20 percent more front-wheel downforce than fixed wings. Whether the system really delivers an advantage in practice is something the tests will have to show.

No less important for the European market is the duo of CFMOTO 550MT and 550MT-X. Both use a new 527 cc parallel twin with 54 hp and 52 Nm. The 550MT focuses on touring and everyday use with 19/17-inch wheels, an electronic clutch, cruise control and a large display. The 550MT-X gets 21/18-inch wheels, longer suspension travel and a clearer off-road focus, which instantly won Gregor's heart. The 125SC-S also adds a 125 sport scooter with ABS, traction control, TFT and a large storage compartment. The brand's presence is therefore far broader than one spectacular superbike study.

The Ducati Panigale V4 SP is one of my highlights of EICMA 2026. Its 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 makes 218 hp. Carbon wheels, a dry clutch, a race-pattern gearbox layout with neutral below first gear and the aero package with corner sidepods make it clear what Ducati is after: lap times. Compared to the Panigale V4, the new aero is said to generate 25 percent more vertical downforce at 270 km/h. Visually, a seriously mighty statement!

The Panigale V2 SP also shows the influence of racing. The 120 hp V2 with Öhlins suspension, longer swingarm, forged wheels and dry clutch was developed with the World Supersport Championship in mind. Alongside it stands the Streetfighter V4 SP with 214 hp as a particularly exclusive naked variant.

But Ducati covers much more ground in 2027: the DesertX Rally is sharpened with more sophisticated off-road suspension and rally components. The Diavel V4 gets further development and a new V4 S. Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE and Hypermotard V2 RVE round out the line-up with special graphics and equipment details. The already unveiled Monster Dark 2027 takes a much more everyday-friendly direction with 111 hp and represents the entry into the Ducati world.

Fantic brings the Imola 500 and Imola 125 to Milan in their final form. The sporty road models are set to be available in May 2027. Among other things, the Imola 500 gets the new in-house Fantic Racing Suspension technology (FRS). With the Caballero 500 Supermoto, Fantic also expands its successful retro platform with another variant. The corporate direction is interesting: the Italians are investing in their own suspension development rather than just slapping new decals on existing bikes.

The Honda CRF1150L Africa Twin is, for me, probably the most important new model of the 2027 model year. The twin, enlarged to 1,131 cc, makes 119 hp and 119 Nm. Honda has revised the frame, swingarm, ergonomics, tank layout, displays and the entire features list. The electronically controlled Showa EERA suspension is now standard on the regular Africa Twin, and DCT remains available as an option.

The broadening of the range is particularly exciting. With 21/18-inch wheels, longer suspension travel and, according to Honda, nine kilograms less weight than the standard version, the Africa Twin Enduro Sports is more clearly aimed at off-road riders. The Africa Twin Adventure Sports sticks with a 19-inch front wheel as before and strong touring qualities. The new Adventure Sports Honda SENSING RIDE uses front and rear radar: adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, group riding assist, collision warning, brake assist and blind spot monitoring. The system relies exclusively on DCT. I'm especially curious about the group riding assistant. Can it cope with a 1000PS staff ride-out? We'll see.

Honda is going all in on superbikes, too. The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2027 was developed first with the World Superbike Championship in mind and only then for the road. Peak power remains at 217.6 hp; new are the frame, swingarm, intake and aerodynamics, among other things. The Fireblade SP brings electronic Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes, the HRC Works Edition additional race track adjustment options.

Among the smaller vehicles, the SH350i and ADV125 round out Honda's 2027 line-up. The spectacular V3 concept is also on display at EICMA 2026, this time without camouflage wrap, which suggests an imminent production launch.

The Kawasaki Versys 900 2027 has a guaranteed spot on my personal 2027 hit list. The 948 cc inline four, related to the Z900, makes 122 hp and 97.3 Nm. Add to that a dedicated touring chassis, 17-inch wheels, a 20-litre tank and radar assistance. For Austria, Kawasaki quotes 14,349 euros, while the better-equipped Versys 900 SE is listed at 15,249 euros. Market launch is planned for April 2027.

Important: the fitted adaptive ACC Lite regulates speed via the throttle, but does not brake on its own. Further Kawasaki new models include the return of the Ninja H2, an update for the Ninja 650 and new two-strokes in the off-road segment. All model updates can be found in the Kawasaki new models overview 2027.

The KTM 1390 Super Duke GT is my Austrian EICMA highlight. The big LC8 V-twin brings 190 hp and 145 Nm to a sport touring bike that deliberately stays closer to a sporty bike than a living room on wheels. KTM combines this with an extensively revised chassis, WP semi-active suspension, a new cockpit and a 19.5-litre tank. Whether the setup really manages the promised balancing act between long distance and sport is a job for our first test.

Also celebrating its premiere is the KTM 1390 Super Duke GT EVO. Its Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) allows both automatic and manual gear changes. A bike with 190 hp that also brings touring qualities naturally sits right at the top of the 1000PS long term test bike wish list. The 390 Adventure R with optional cruise control, the 390 Adventure X with TFT and the 1390 Super Duke R also receive updates. Our KTM new models overview for EICMA 2026 puts the entire range into context.

The Moto Guzzi The Trip 500 is an unusual premiere for the heritage brand. Instead of the familiar longitudinally mounted V-twin, the new A2 roadster relies on a parallel twin with just under 48 hp. Quoted figures include a wet weight of 180 kilograms, a seat height from 790 millimetres, three riding modes and a TFT. Moto Guzzi is thus targeting an audience that may not have been interested in the classic V7 concept so far. An exciting step, even if purists will probably have to swallow hard at first when it comes to the engine.

Moto Morini is betting on touring and adventure models. With the Camel, a historic name returns: a 670 cc parallel twin, 82 hp and a 21-inch front wheel are meant to position the bike as a serious middleweight adventure bike. The Coguaro also picks up a traditional model name and combines it with a 21-inch concept.

Norton is expanding its model family with a new 450 single-cylinder range, announced in two versions. Norton will only reveal concrete model names and key data later. Alongside them are the production versions of the Manx R, Manx, Atlas and Atlas GT. The legacy of the British name is huge, and we're curious to see how the new bikes will be received in European dealerships.

EICMA also has plenty for scooter riders. The Piaggio Typhoon returns in a new form and picks up on its well-known, rugged city scooter character. The Beverly range is revised visually and in terms of features; it remains in the line-up with 310 and 400 cc. The Medley also gets a new look and a more modern cockpit. The three-wheeled MP3 celebrates its 20th birthday.

Suzuki takes a different path from the manufacturers building ever more extreme superbikes. The GSX-10R combines a 999 cc inline four based on the familiar GSX-S1000 technology with a full fairing, sporty ergonomics and extensive electronics. Suzuki explicitly emphasises usability across country roads, everyday riding and the race track. An unexpected new model after last year's GSX-R 1000 R.

The new SV-7S essentially continues the legendary SV650. The 645 cc 90-degree V-twin gets modern systems such as ride-by-wire, riding modes, traction control, quickshifter and a TFT display. This is exactly where Suzuki could score: a familiar basic recipe, supplemented with the technology that's expected today even in the lower middleweight class.

Triumph expands its Modern Classic range with, among others, the Bonneville T40 for the A2 class. The Tiger 1200 receives technical and feature updates. With the limited Speed Twin 1200 TFC, the Brits also cater to a discerning clientele that values exclusive components and classic design. Street Triple and Tiger 900 are also revised for 2027. More on this in our big new models overview 2027.

The Yamaha RW700 is definitely one of the boldest concepts of this EICMA. The idea: an adventure scooter shouldn't just look like an enduro, but genuinely combine bike and scooter qualities – haven't we heard that somewhere before? Either way, the RW700 and the comfort-oriented RW700 Explore use Yamaha's CP2 twin and the automated Y-AMT transmission. Add to that longer suspension travel, knobbly tyres, folding footpegs, lean angle assistance and various road and gravel modes.

With the RW350, Yamaha extends the family downwards. Here, a new 330 cc single works with a CVT and an elaborately engineered drivetrain layout. Above all, it'll be exciting to see how the 700 stacks up against a conventional large scooter and a genuine adventure bike. A test ride should answer more questions than any brochure. Beyond that, Yamaha remains active with model updates and retro colours for the XSR900 and other established ranges.

With Project Ventura, Zero presents a lightweight A1 prototype with 17-inch wheels. Key data announced so far are a targeted top speed of around 130 km/h and an estimated range of 150 kilometres; production availability is planned for summer 2027. Add to that the LS3 as an A1 scooter, a revised XE model and further (overdue) steps in connectivity and CCS fast charging.

There's movement beyond these big blocks too: SWM announces the Venturo T300 crossover scooter and the Stormbreaker V1200 V-twin bagger. Royal Enfield brings the electric Flying Flea C6 to Europe. Many smaller updates from the off-road segment, new colour options and special editions round out the model ranges. And the whole of 2027 is bigger than EICMA alone anyway: our continuously updated 1000PS new models overview also collects the premieres away from the Milan show.

For me, the biggest takeaway from EICMA 2026 is that the motorcycle industry is simultaneously trying to offer desirable top-tier products, more accessible models and technically more convenient everyday machines. Chinese manufacturers are increasingly no longer seeking their place through price alone. For us testers, that's an excellent starting point for the coming season.

EICMA 2026 takes place from 3 to 8 November 2026 at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre. The show is open to the public from 5 to 8 November.

Highlights include the BMW M 1000 RS, CFMOTO V4SR-RR, Ducati Panigale V4 SP, Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, Honda CRF1150L Africa Twin, Kawasaki Versys 900, KTM 1390 Super Duke GT and Yamaha RW700.

The 2027 BMW M 1000 RS makes 218 hp and has a DIN wet weight of 196 kilograms. It is limited to 1,000 units.

For the CFMOTO V4SR-RR, the manufacturer quotes more than 210 hp from a 997 cc V4. The stated dry weight is approximately 180 kilograms. The figures are still subject to final confirmation.

The 2027 Honda CRF1150L Africa Twin gets a 1,131 cc twin with 119 hp and 119 Nm. The family includes a regular Africa Twin, the Enduro Sports and the Adventure Sports, plus a radar-assisted DCT version with Honda SENSING RIDE.

Both 2027 model year Kawasaki Versys 900 versions use the same 122 hp four-cylinder. The SE adds heated grips, hand guards and fog lights, among other things; for Austria, Kawasaki quotes a 900 euro surcharge.

Yamaha announces the RW700 and RW700 Explore with CP2 engine and Y-AMT transmission, as well as the RW350 with a 330 cc single and CVT. The models combine scooter elements with adventure-oriented features.

Notable are the many touring, adventure and crossover concepts, a technically elaborate top tier of supersports, more automated clutch and shift systems, and greater use of rider assistance and radar. Chinese manufacturers are increasingly showing their own engines and design solutions.