This year’s 82nd edition of EICMA, the International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition held in Milan, Italy, didn’t disappoint. All biking’s major manufacturers attended the massive show, bringing along their latest products – including the debut of many new-for-2026 motorcycles.
We went along to the show to see this feast of interesting new models, and these are our top picks…
Norton
It’d be hard to start anywhere other than Norton, with one of the most iconic names in motorcycling looking to make a big comeback. Norton attended alongside Indian powerhouse and owners, TVS Motor Company, revealing two new platforms and four new models for 2026.
They introduced the supernaked Manx and a fully-faired superbike, called the Manx R. Both are powered by a reengineered 1200cc V4 producing 203bhp, which is a significant jump over the previous 185bhp V4SV.
Equipped with high end parts including Brembo brakes, an advanced suite of electronics, wheelie and rear slide control, launch control, hill hold, cruise control, quickshifter, heated grips and optional electronic Marzocchi suspension and more.
Should you want to go full-on analogue, everything can be switched off via the 8” TFT touchscreen dash, which also has Alexa voice control.
Joining the two Manx machines are the Atlas and Atlas GT adventure touring bikes powered by a 585cc parallel twin.
Details are light on the Atlases, but the ‘standard’ bike is a more off-road capable spoked-wheeled version, with the more road-focused GT rocking smaller cast wheels.
Both feature the same 8” TFT screen and rider aids, but styling of all the new Nortons has divided opinion. We’ll leave that down to you to decide if you like the new logo, and whether the design is premium simplicity or simply too bland.
Prices haven’t been revealed yet, but Norton say all four models will be in UK dealers in early 2026. They have big plans, aiming to sell 20,000 bikes per year globally across 200 showrooms in UK, USA, India and Europe.
Suzuki
Next up is Suzuki’s new SV-7GX, a middleweight tourer based on the venerable SV650.
The SV may not be available in the UK anymore, but the SV-7GX promises to carry the torch with it using a version of the 650’s excellent 645cc 90-degree V-twin engine, producing 72bhp.
With road-biassed 17” cast wheels and styling similar to the GSX-S1000GX, it tips the scales at 211kg and the 795mm seat height should make it accessible to a broad range of riders, especially coupled with the narrow twin-cylinder engine.
Three-way adjustable screen, newly designed 17.4-litre fuel tank, riding modes, up/down quickshifter and traction control all feature.
Prices are yet to be confirmed, and should be in dealers in Summer 2026.
Benda
One of the most interesting motorcycles to break cover in Milan was the Benda P51 prototype using a 250cc hybrid boxer engine, producing a whopping 100Nm of torque.
Check out our video to hear from one of Benda’s bosses about this ambitious contender.
BSA
Last year EICMA saw BMW reveal its F450GS prototype, while KTM pulled the covers off the 390 Adventure. This year, BSA joins the small capacity adventure bike market with the Thunderbolt 350 – the brand’s fourth new model in as many years.
Utilising the same 334cc single-cylinder motor found in the Bantam 350, the Thunderbolt gets its name as a nod to the last model to roll off BSA’s Birmingham production line back in 1972.
Weighing in at 185kg dry, it comes equipped ready for adventure sporting a 21” front wheel, plus a set of 41mm front forks and preload adjustable rear shock – offering 200mm and 180mm of travel, with seat height at 815mm.
It’s a serious rival to Royal Enfield’s popular Himalayan and is expected to arrive in dealers in the summer of 2026.
Honda
One of the stars of the show was Honda’s radical new V3R 900 E-Compressor, which looks to be a step closer to becoming a reality after originally revealed at EICMA 12 months ago.
Claimed to have the performance of a conventional 1200cc motor, the 900cc V3 concept makes use of an electronically-controlled compressor, using an electric motor to spin a turbine which increases air density for combustion – like a supercharger.
Honda have produced the tech in a bid to add longevity to the internal combustion engine and aim to productionise the technology as soon as 2027.
The Japanese giant also pulled the covers off the full production version of its WN7 electric motorcycle, which will be available in both A2 and A1 licence formats from early 2026, costing £12,999.
The WN7 will be good for a claimed 87-miles with a 30 minute fast charging time, 97Nm torque, 67bhp peak power for the A2 model or 15bhp for the A1, and will have four riding modes. Whether that’s enough performance to tempt riders remains to be seen, but it’s an interesting move from Honda being its first full-sized electric motorcycle.
Likely more popular will be the new for 2026 CB1000GT sports tourer at £11,999.
BMW
The prototype F450GS was unveiled at EICMA in 2024, and this year, we were treated to the full production model, filling the gaping chasm between the G310GS and F800GS.
Producing 46.9bhp from the new 420cc parallel twin, it has been created in partnership with India’s TVS. With a 178kg kerb weight, it’s been designed to exactly meet A2 licence requirements.
Available in four versions – Basic (£6990), Exclusive (£7290), Sport (£7440) and Trophy (£7760) – tech and equipment are plentiful as you’d expect with a new BMW. The highlight is the ERC (Easy Ride Clutch), which is standard on the Trophy and an option on the rest. The ERC disengages automatically at idle and engages when you open the throttle – it’s paired with the Shift Assistant Pro quickshifter, standard on all but the Basic model, meaning you don’t need to use the clutch lever when pulling up or changing through the gears.
With a 14-litre tank and a claimed 78mpg, and the sub 500cc category booming recently, BMW look to be onto a winner with the F450GS. It’s expected in dealers in Spring 2026.
Ducati
Ducati’s original hooligan machine, the Hypermotard, gets the V2 treatment with a standard model and an SP version dripping with goodies.
The latest 890cc V-twin engine delivers 120bhp and 94Nm torque, with the new Hypermotard V2 also getting a full electronics suite, four riding modes, Brembo M50 calipers, with the SP getting more bells and whistles like Öhlins suspension, forged aluminium wheels, 5” full TFT dash, quickshifter and engine brake control, pit-lane limiter, and carbon goodies which add up to a 3kg weight saving over the standard 180kg model.
The Italian firm also unveiled numbered production run Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia MotoGP liveried Panigale V2s, Ducati yellow liveries for the Panigale and Streetfighter models and a Desmo 450 Enduro based on the 450 motocrosser launched last year. They even teased an updated Desert X!
Yamaha
We round up our EICMA highlights with Yamaha’s updated R7.
Powered by the proven 689cc CP2 engine from the MT-07, the new R7 now features Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T), an R1-developed six-axis IMU, lean-sensitive traction and slide control, brake control, multiple power modes, as well as a third generation quick shift system which promises lightningfast gear changes.
Its aerodynamic ‘Next Generation’ R-Series design is complemented by a revised rider position for improved comfort and movement, with a 5” full-colour TFT display, connectivity and datalogging.
