Here’s five of the most anticipated motorcycles for 2026

In no particular order, Ducati, Triumph, Royal Enfield, Honda and Norton are the brands behind five of the most exciting motorcycles heading into the new year. 

If you live in the UK, you will know that riding at this time of the year can certainly be a challenge, as it's often gloomy, cold and wet. But what it does do is get us looking ahead. And that’s where this list comes into its own, as we will walk you through five new models that should get your adrenaline pumping. 

The list is not a ranking of the five models, however, we will start with the glitz and glamour that is Ducati.  

Ducati Monster V2 

To be honest with you, we could just as easily have opted for the new Panigale V4 R in this spot. But we’re sticking with the all-new fifth-generation Monster, which is one of the most highly-anticipated models heading into 2026.

That’s in large part because it is getting a completely reworked 890cc V2-powered engine that will produce 109.5 bhp at 9,000rpm and 67 lb-ft of torque at 7,250rpm. The engine is complete with IVT (Intake Variable Timing), while new technology has been added and weight savings have been made compared to the previous model.  

Customers won’t have long to wait before the new Monster is in showrooms, as it’s due to arrive some time in February. 

Triumph Street Triple 765 RX

Sticking with the naked middleweight class, Triumph’s all-new Street Triple 765 RX arrives as the brand’s new flagship model, but for one year only as the £12,895 machine is a special edition.

It shares several of its components with the RS model, however, its higher-spec sheet means it wears Öhlins suspension at both ends of the bike. It benefits from NIX30 front forks that provide 115mm of travel, and offer adjustable compression and rebound damping, and preload adjustment. That setup replaces the Showa 41mm upside-down Separate Function Big Piston Forks (SSBPF) that are found on the RS, which also offer 115mm of travel, adjustable compression and rebound damping, and preload adjustment.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 750

Expected to arrive in late 2026, possibly at EICMA, Royal Enfield’s new Himalayan 750 will undoubtedly draw a lot of interest as the year goes on. The new adventure bike will be one of the Indian company’s first-ever 750cc models, alongside the expected Continental GT 750. 

Various spy shots of the new bike have already caught the attention of many throughout 2025, and while much about the new bike is still to be confirmed, it has previously been seen wearing dual two-piston sliding calipers. The brand or spec could still change by the time the bike rolls off the production line, although we do expect the twin-disc set-up to stay put. 

It also looks like the new Himalayan 750 could land with a 19/17-inch wheel combo, but full details of the bike’s spec will be confirmed when the new model is officially revealed. It’s worth mentioning that if the Himalayan 750 does make its debut next November at EICMA, it will likely be considered a 2027 model, but we’re still going to include it on this list.

Honda CB1000GT

There’s many reasons why you could, and probably should be excited about Honda’s all-new CB1000GT sports tourer. One of those is because of the machine it takes after, which is Visordown’s 2025 bike of the year, the CB1000 Hornet.

Honda’s range-topping naked forms the base for the new CB1000GT, which uses a retuned 1,000cc inline-four engine that traces its DNA back to the CBR1000RR Fireblade. That leads to the CB1000GT producing 147.6 bhp at 11,000 rpm and 75 lb ft of torque at 8,750 rpm.

While there are some differences between both bikes, including the larger and more robust subframe that’s housed by the CB1000GT, the new sports tourer offers very good value for money just like the Hornet. Set to arrive in the UK from February, the new CB1000GT is priced at £11,999. 

Norton Manx R

Ever since Norton’s rebirth was confirmed, pretty much everyone has been on the edge of their seats in anticipation of what a new model line-up would look like. 

And at the 2025 EICMA show we got our answer, with one of those bikes being the all-new 1,200cc Manx R superbike. Its 72-degree, liquid-cooled V4 engine produces 203bhp at 11,500rpm and 95lb ft of torque.

The bike’s high-spec sheet includes Brembo’s new Hypure brakes, while the suspension is taken care of via Marzocchi. The Manx R is also packed with tech and features an 8-inch TFT screen that offers GoPro control.

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