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Triumph announced six models returning for the 2027 model year with new color options. The returning models include the Tiger Sport 800, Speed 400, Scrambler 400 X, Speed Triple 1200 RS, Rocket 3 Storm GT, and Rocket 3 Storm R. Expect to see them arriving in showrooms in August.

We’re well into the 2027 announcement season, but American Honda had one more model to sneak in for 2026, officially announcing the CB1000F. Previously announced for the European market, we had an inkling the retro model would be making its way stateside after it got certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Honda sure took its sweet time to announce it for the U.S., and judging by the reader feedback in our previous coverage, the CB1000F’s arrival is welcome news.

Triumph rolled out an impressive lineup of new motorcycles for 2026, which was exactly why we found ourselves in Birmingham, Alabama at the iconic Barber Motorsports Park with Sportbike Track Time to ride a few of the latest models. Home to the world’s largest motorcycle museum, Birmingham immediately welcomed us with classic southern hospitality the moment we stepped off the plane. Before even getting to the track to sample Triumph’s Tracker, Daytona, and Street Triple, I already had a feeling this was going to be a special couple of days.

The lightweight motorcycle class has quietly become one of the most interesting genres in the industry, and Triumph’s expanding 400cc lineup is playing a role in the space. What used to be a category defined mostly by compromise is now filled with bikes that feel modern, well-designed, and genuinely fun. The new Thruxton 400 and Tracker 400 push that idea even further, offering two distinct personalities built on the same platform, each aimed at a slightly different kind of rider but united by a shared philosophy: you don’t need overwhelming power to have a great riding experience.

Triumph is recalling 2026 Trident 800 models in the U.S. because their headlights may not have been properly set up for the North American market. The recall affects 258 units in the U.S., though Triumph estimates only 16% of them may be afflicted with the issue. We expect a recall to come in Canada.

Being the oldest continuously operating motorcycle company in the world, Royal Enfield’s been chugging along since 1901. When choosing where to hold the press introduction for its newest model to North America, the Classic 650, Enfield had a novel idea: going to one of the oldest cities in the United States: St. Augustine, Florida — which dates back to the 1500s.

Back in the ’90s, as fully faired sport bikes dominated showrooms, Ducati chose rebellion over refinement. With bodywork stripped away and the engine and trellis frame proudly exposed, the Ducati Monster was born. Now, more than three decades after the first Monster hit the scene, Ducati gave us the opportunity to sample the latest fifth-generation Monster through the sinuous mountain roads of the Costa del Sol just north of Malaga, Spain — expectations were high.

The Trident moniker has been found on many important models from Triumph Motorcycles over the years. The first Trident was ushered in alongside (some might say before) the venerable Honda CB750, which shaped the modern superbike category as we know it today. Next up, after the aforementioned Japanese machine (among others) dominated the global market, Triumph took a little siesta before being woken up and brought back to market in the way we know it today by British billionaire, Mr. John Bloor. In that resurgence, the Trident namesake was revived as well with the Triple-powered Trident 900 alongside five other models marking Triumph Motorcycle’s return. Approximately 30 years later, the Trident 660 hit the scene and accolades were lauded — most important of all, MO’s own Best Value Motorcycle of 2021.

Triumph revealed a new, limited edition version of the Speed Twin 1200 RS styled after British café racers of the 1960s. Limited to a run of just 800 units worldwide, the 2027 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition comes equipped with clip-on handlebars, round bar end mirrors and a retro-flavored brown solo seat.

Anyone who’s spent real time on a Suzuki SV650 understands why it’s earned such a loyal following.

Triumph announced updates to its middleweight platform, significantly improving the Trident 660 roadster and Tiger Sport 660 sport-tourer with changes that should make customers happy… Well, at least everyone except those who just bought last year’s models.

Triumph Motorcycle’s global press launch, which took place in Oceanside, California, presented five new motorcycles, and begged one fundamental question: what is at the core of our species’ fascination with motorcycles? This question was not asked directly, but arose naturally as I was able to take each of the 2026 Bonneville models for a spin through the foggy coast and sunny mountains of Southern California, and potentially rediscover some key element that turns people into riders.

Zero Motorcycles used the 2025 EICMA show to introduce two new projects: the LS1 scooter and this, the Lompico Concept. Both models reflect Zero's efforts to reach a wider audience, from urban commuters to tech-focused riders looking toward the next generation of electric mobility. Both of these models are also part of Zero's "All-Access" initiative of having a line of models all under $10,000USD.

The middleweight naked class has always been one of motorcycling’s best playgrounds. Affordable, approachable, and endlessly fun, these bikes are the gateway drug for many riders and a permanent fixture in the garage for plenty of veterans. This year we’ve lined up three contenders that all share a common thread: parallel-twin engines with 270-degree cranks. On paper, they should be similar. But if that were the case, we wouldn’t be here testing them.

Norton Motorcycles announced the end of production for the retro-standard Commando 961, the V4SV sportbike and the V4CR café racer, clearing the slate for an all-new product lineup under its new owner, TVS Motor Company.

BMW is introducing a new accessories package for the R 12 nineT that would give the retro roadster some flat track style.

BMW announced minor updates to its R 1250 R, giving the Boxer-engined roadster a full LED headlight, and making some previously optional electronics standard, all while keeping the price unchanged at $14,995.

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