10 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

Incorporating learnings and parts derived from Harley’s King of the Baggers racing team, the CVO Road Glide RR lays claim to being the most powerful and dynamic production bike the brand has ever built. Highlights include an exclusive Screamin’ Eagle 131 engine, race-spec suspension and braking, nine ride modes (including four custom), aggressive ergos and a new high-performance Harley-Davidson Audio powered by Rockford Fosgate Stage III sound system.

Weighing 264 pounds, the Stark Varg EX outpunches its weight when it comes to power and especially torque. Calling itself the fastest enduro bike, it makes 80 horsepower and a whopping 764 ft-lbs of torque. It doesn’t burn out fast either. The 7.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack can deliver up to six hours or ride time and recharge fully in two hours with a level 2 charger.

As far as entry-level cruisers go, the Rebel 500 is about as Goldilocks-worthy as they come. With a 27.2-inch seat, slim standover height and 408-pound curb weight, it is small and nimble enough to be approachable for shorter and newer riders. At the same time, the 500’s 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke engine delivers just enough pep to make zipping along twisty two-lane roads a smile-inducing blast.

Harley-Davidson’s most affordable bike packs good looks and a surprising punch thanks to its liquid-cooled Revolution Max 975T V-Twin engine, which makes 91 horsepower and 72 ft-lbs of torque at 5,750 RPMs. Other compelling features include an approachable 27.1-inch seat height, three ride modes (road, rain and sport), anti-lock brakes and traction control.

A no-nonsense sport touring motorcycle, the NT1100 DCT aims to blend touring-friendly touches and sporty performance. Powered by the DCT (dual-clutch transmission) version of the Africa Twin-derived 1,084cc Parallel-Twin, the 547-pounder makes 100.6 horsepower and 82.6 lb-ft of torque. Unlike most Honda bikes (and most motorcycles in general), it offers three gear-shifting modes: automatic, automatic sport and manual, allowing the rider to change gears via a handlebar trigger.

Hailing from Zhejiang Province, Qianjiang Motor is one of China’s biggest two-wheeled manufacturers. This bike is the company’s first V-4, a 561cc engine making 67 horsepower and 40 lb.-ft. of torque at 8000 rpm. With a curb weight of 483 pounds and long-ish 62.2-inch wheelbase, the SRV600V boasts an upside-down fork and radial-mount brakes.

Inspired by iconic Honda scramblers of the 1960s, the SCL500 channels classic aesthetics while infusing modern tech such as a slipper-assist clutch, programmed fuel injection and anti-lock brakes. The Rebel 500-derived 471cc parallel-twin engine promises “strong bottom-end torque and a smooth, linear power delivery,” which should translate to sufficient oomph for a bike with a curb weight of just 425 pounds.

Triumph doubles down on off-road excellence with these precision-engineered model year 2026 motos. Developed in collaboration with multi-time World Enduro champs Iván Cervantes and Paul Edmondson, a trait no other brand can claim, the bikes share a lightweight aluminum chassis that blends agility and stability. Excelling at tight and technical enduro challenges, the TF 250-E (left) boasts the most powerful 250cc engine in its class, making 41.7 horsepower and 20.5 ft-lbs of torque. Meanwhile, the TF 450-E (right) is a high-speed enduro racing ace thanks to its 450cc engine’s hill climb- and sand dune-ready low-end and mid-range torque and its linear power curve, which accelerates smoothly no matter the terrain. 

Bursting with retro style, the XSR125 features a scooped-out gas tank and round LED headlights and gauge, complemented by a flat, passenger-friendly saddle and blacked-out mechanical components and exhaust pipe. The 124cc liquid-cooled single cylinder engine makes 14.8 horsepower, while the 302-pound weight and upright riding position max out the approachability for newer and smaller riders. Two splashy new Japan-only colorways, Light Bluish Gray Metallic 9 and Berry Dark Orange Metallic 1, only add to the appeal.