15 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

As the burliest name plate in Harley’s Grand American Touring family, the Road Glide has much to offer when it comes to long-haul riding. One highlight is a big honking Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin engine, supplying 105 horsepower and 130 ft-lbs of torque to keep this 838-pound beast rolling strong. Another is 2.42 cubic feet of storage space in the saddlebags. However, an underrated feature is the perfectly designed cockpit, which offers a 12.3-inch touchscreen color TFT display, reliable built-in navigation and speakers you can hear loud and clear even when you are blasting down the highway.

Utah-based e-bike brand Bakcou makes an impressive jump to electric motorcycles with this kickass dirtbike, which boasts a pretty damn compelling spec sheet. Highlights include a top speed of 77 mph, 0-62 mph time of 5 seconds, charge time of 2 hours, weight of 285 pounds and ground clearance of 12.5 inches. Thanks to an automatic transmission (of course) and reverse gear, the Puma X22 is super maneuverable, too. Even cooler? Bakcou can ship this battery-powered beast in a box right to your door.

This souped-up off-road bike boasts CFMoto’s 693cc parallel twin engine, tubeless spoked wheels with a head-turning gold anodized finish, traction control, a center stand, a dashcam, heated handgrips and, believe it or not, a heated seat. Other highlights include a 7-inch TFT display, adjustable windscreen, Brembo brakes, Bosch detachable ABS, 19-inch front wheel and reliable suspension courtesy of a Kayaba monoshock and Marzocchi fork with 50mm inverted shanks. 

The epitome of the modern approachable, affordable, adaptable motorcycle, the NC750x stands out from the pack thanks to its user-friendly automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) and 23-liter “frunk” where the gas tank usually goes. Honda put this bike’s actual tank under the seat, which lowers its center of gravity and boosts its stability at speed and when cornering. The 2025 edition of the bike offers a number of notable updates, headlined by dual-disc front brakes and a five-inch TFT instrument display with Honda RoadSync compatibility.

Every moto has its superlatives, and here the biggie is weight — or really the lack thereof. See, the 800X tips the scales at just 394 pounds wet, some 65 pounds less than that of the nearest competitor. Meanwhile, the KTM-derived 799cc parallel twin engine makes a respectable 95 hp and 69 lb-ft of torque while more than 9 inches of suspension travel and 11.5 inches of ground clearance mean no (off)road is too rocky. Shorter riders take note: that translates to a seat height just over 35 inches, above average but not absurd (especially given the low weight.)

In terms of both price and specs, adventure bikes do not get much more approachable than this one. While its 334cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder makes just 29 horsepower and 22 pound-feet of torque, the small size helps keep the weight to a manageable 412 pounds, and at 32 inches, the seat height is lower than most. Welcome updates for 2025 include a Bluetooth-enabled digital display offering navigation and USB charging, plus traction control and selectable ABS with three ride modes. 

Yamaha’s top-of-the-range sport touring motorcycle for the overseas market is also the first production bike to feature an adaptive LED Matrix headlight. Tweaking cutting-edge tech that Volkswagen developed for automobiles, the system features an integrated sensor that detects lighting conditions and syncs with other sensors that pick up dark spots on the road or oncoming cars to redirect multiple LEDs accordingly. As installed on the Tracer 9 GT+, the Matrix LED headlight array works with the bike’s six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to dynamically adjust the beam when cornering. In other words, the big modification Yamaha introduced was making the system work in three dimensions to account for the fact that unlike four-wheeled vehicles, motorcycles lean.

This beginner-friendly off-road bike features a flyweight of an engine — two-valve 233cc air-cooled single cylinder — plus a seat height of 32 inches and a curb weight of 300 pounds. There’s also 8.4 inches of ground clearance, 6.2 inches of front suspension and 6.6 in the rear. All that adds up to an easy-handling ride that can commute to work and conquer the backcountry come quitting time.

Based on the BMW CE 02, an all-electric two-wheeler that falls squarely between a motorcycle and a scooter, this version transforms the quirky bike into a mobile DJ station. It swaps the bike’s surf rack in favor of a stand for audio equipment and a quartet of Marshall potable speakers. Yet, it remains fully rideable and street-legal, letting the rider bring the party just about anywhere.

This super-approachable off-road bike is perfect for younger and newer riders as well as small- to medium-sized adults seeking an affordable way to get off the beaten path. With a weight of 199 pounds and seat height of 30.9 inches, it’s much easier to handle than many dirt bikes. Meanwhile, generous suspension travel and ground clearance, together with a 125cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, help turn the backcountry into your own personal playground.

Limited to 83 units, this stunning tribute to legendary Italian motorcycle racer Giacomo Agostini (15 world titles in the 1960s and ’70s) is festooned with unique details, including his autograph on the tank and an ignition key whose milled aluminum shell features a brass coin made using material from an original trophy Ago won during his career. It’s not short on performance features either, headlined by a 998cc four-cylinder inline engine making 208 horsepower at 13,000 RPM and 116.5 Nm of torque at 11,000 RPM. Bonus: Every purchaser also gets a made-to-measure Dainese Custom Works Demone GP 3X racing suit and an exclusive edition of the AGV Pista GP RR racing helmet.

Brought back from the dead by Classic Legends, a division of Mumbai-based auto conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra, the BSA name rides on with this modern version of a classic motorcycle originally manufactured between 1938 and 1963. The new Gold Star features a 652cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine making 45 horsepower at 6,500 RPM and 55 Nm of torque at 4,000 RPM. The bike’s reliable Brembo brakes, 41 mm telescopic forks and twin rear shock absorbers keep the ride stable and comfortable. A seat height of 30.8 inches and a weight of 443 pounds, meanwhile, make it approachable for shorter and newer riders.

Powered by a 450cc liquid-cooled four-stroke single-cylinder engine, the latest edition of Yamaha’s most badass off-road bike might be the most fun you can have on two wheels for (roughly) $10,000. Highlights include a lean 243-pound curb weight, generous suspension travel (12.2 inches in front, 11.6 inches in back) and a whopping 13.6 inches of ground clearance to ride anywhere you damn well please.

Founded by a former Tesla senior manager, Zeno is an Indian startup that has been making waves with its incredibly affordable Emara electric commuter motorcycle. In a follow-up to that bike, the brand is launching an ADV version that’s off-road adventure-friendly. It boasts the same electric powertrain with hot-swappable batteries, granting it up to 120 miles of range, alongside a respectable 13.4 horsepower and a 62 mph top speed (which is plenty for an off-roader).

Exclusive to Royal Enfield’s flat track racing-oriented Slide School, the FT450 is essentially a Guerrilla 450 optimized for dirt riding. Notable features include a flat track body kit, 19-inch wheels, a number plate in place of a headlight, wide handlebars and the distinct lack of a front brake. The thumping heart is Royal Enfield’s lively Sherpa 450 engine, a 452cc power plant making 40 horsepower at 8,000 RPM and nearly 30 ft-lbs of torque at 5,500 RPM.