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2026 Buying Guide: The Best Motorcycles With Automatic Gearboxes
Italy's Moto.it published a buying guide on August 6 covering the best 2026 motorcycles with automatic transmissions — DCT, AMT, Y-AMT and ASA. It highlights six models, including Honda's Africa Twin DCT and the BMW R 1300 GS ASA (22,400 euros), plus KTM's 1390 Super Adventure S EVO with AMT (173 hp, 23,580 euros).
Moto.it · 8/6/2026
InSella Publishes a Used Kawasaki Z900 Buying Guide
Italian outlet inSella has published a used-bike buying guide for the Kawasaki Z900. The inline-four makes 118.7hp and 94.35Nm with a 232.9km/h top speed, and used prices range from €6,300-6,800 for 2020 models, €7,000-7,500 for newer low-mileage bikes, and above €8,500 for special SE editions.
InSella · 8/6/2026
Suzuki Adds New 2027 Colors for the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT
Suzuki has announced new color options for the 2027 model-year GSX-8T and GSX-8TT, with no changes to performance. Both bikes won the Red Dot Award for Product Design in 2026, and the refreshed colorways will roll out through official Suzuki dealers.
Motor.nl · 8/6/2026
Unofficial Render Imagines a Moto Guzzi V90 TT as V85 TT's Successor
Italian designer Oberdan Bezzi has published an unofficial render of a 'V90 TT,' imagined as the successor to the Moto Guzzi V85 TT. The concept suggests a bump from the current 853cc up toward 900cc, an inverted fork and a 21-inch front wheel, all aimed at sharper off-road ability.
Soy Motero · 8/6/2026
New Ducati Monster Wins Red Dot Design Award 2026
The redesigned Ducati Monster has won the Red Dot Design Award 2026 in the product design category. Ducati joins past winners like the 1199 Panigale and Diavel V4 with this honor from the prize established in 1955. The bike keeps signature Monster cues like the curved tank and shoulder-mounted headlight while introducing a new design language.
MotorBike.gr · 8/6/2026
New Ducati Monster Wins Red Dot Design Award 2026
The redesigned Ducati Monster, unveiled in 2025, has won the Red Dot Design Award 2026, an honor founded in 1955. Judges praised how it combines light weight, technology and modern styling language around the concept 'everything necessary, nothing more.' It follows previous Ducati winners including the 1199 Panigale (2013), XDiavel S (2016), Diavel 1260 (2019) and Diavel V4 (2024).
Moto.it · 8/6/2026
Ducati Secures €121m Investment Fund for R&D Under 'Raise the Bar' Plan
Ducati has secured a €121m investment fund through its 'Ducati Raise the Bar' programme, authorized by Italy's Ministry of Enterprises. Of the total, €33.5m is a non-repayable government grant, while €99m will go directly into industrial research and experimental development, with implications for its MotoGP effort too.
Visordown · 8/6/2026
Benelli's TRK 902 Splits Into Street-Focused Stradale and Off-Road Xplorer
Benelli's new middleweight adventure bike, the TRK 902, was tested in Italy's Dolomites. Both versions share a 904cc parallel-twin making 93.2 hp and 90 N·m. The street-oriented Stradale runs 17-inch wheels and costs €9,999, while the more off-road-capable Xplorer adds a 19-inch front wheel and centerstand for €10,699. Both come loaded with cornering ABS and a 7-inch TFT display.
Motor.nl · 8/6/2026
GasGas Refreshes the MC 85 Junior Motocrosser for 2027
GasGas has unveiled the 2027 MC 85 17/14, a junior motocross bike powered by an 84.9cc liquid-cooled two-stroke single paired with a 6-speed gearbox, weighing just 68kg dry. It rolls on 17-inch front and 14-inch rear wheels with WP XACT inverted forks and a matching shock, and offers switchable dual engine mapping. All-in price comes to €6,994.
GasGas · 8/6/2026
Nakagami Tops MotoGP's Mugello 850cc Test With a High-1:47s Lap
MotoGP's next-generation 850cc prototypes hit the track at Mugello on August 5, with Honda's Takaaki Nakagami setting the fastest time of the day in the high 1:47s. That beat the May benchmark of a 1:47.2 set by Bulega, this time under noticeably hotter track conditions.
Motorcycle Sports · 8/5/2026
BMW's F900XR Pairs 228kg Curb Weight With 105hp in a Crossover Package
Japanese outlet Autoby profiled BMW's F900XR crossover. Its liquid-cooled 894cc parallel-twin makes 105hp while curb weight is kept to 228kg. The bike runs 17-inch wheels front and rear for nimble handling, plus a newly designed fairing for better aerodynamics and a USB-C charging port, priced from ¥1,513,000.
オートバイ · 8/5/2026
MV Agusta Unveils 998cc, 208hp Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro, Limited to 500 Units
MV Agusta has unveiled the Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro, packing a 998cc inline-four making 208 horsepower. It features electronically adjustable Ohlins suspension, extensive carbon bodywork and titanium fasteners, priced at €70,700 (about $81,525). Limited to 500 units worldwide, its neo-retro design pays homage to the original F4 750 Serie Oro.
TopSpeed · 8/5/2026
Lambretta Unveils New J125 Scooter, Priced From £3,499
Italian scooter maker Lambretta has unveiled the new J125. It runs a 124.6cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine making 12.2hp and 11.5Nm, weighs 139kg, and comes with ABS, traction control and Bluetooth connectivity. Pricing starts at £3,499 plus OTR charges through UK authorized dealers.
Superbike News · 8/5/2026
Lambretta Launches New J125 Scooter From £3,499
Lambretta has added the J125 to its premium scooter range. The 124.6cc liquid-cooled single meets Euro 5+ emissions rules and comes standard with ABS, traction control, Bluetooth and LED lighting. At 139kg, it's now on sale from £3,499 in grey, red, white and black.
M.C.M. News · 8/5/2026
CF Moto's First 1000cc Adventure Bike, the MT-X, Gets a Road Test
French outlet Emoto tested CF Moto's first 1000cc adventure bike, the 1000 MT-X, powered by a 946cc twin that expands on the existing 800 MT-X. The review covers riding modes, a digital dash and the CF Moto Ride app, benchmarking it against the Honda Africa Twin 1100, BMW F900GS, Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE and Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro.
Emoto · 8/5/2026
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R 2027: The Four-Cylinder Scream Opens Up to the A2 License
Kawasaki unveiled the 2027 Ninja ZX-4R, a 399cc inline-four making 77hp (57kW) at 15,000rpm, now offered in a 35kW (48hp) restricted version for A2 license holders. The base model starts at €8,990, while the Showa-suspended RR runs €9,790, with sales set to begin for the 2027 season.
Moto.it · 8/5/2026
Aprilia RS 660 Factory Spy Shots Hint at 2027 Update
Dutch outlet Motor.nl has published spy photos of what appears to be a 2027 prototype of the Aprilia RS 660 Factory. The images reveal a reshaped fuel tank, revised exhaust routing, and a new instrument cluster. The engine appears to remain the current 659cc parallel-twin (roughly 183kg dry), and the site speculates an official reveal could come at EICMA 2026 in November.
Motor.nl · 8/5/2026
Benelli Unveils TRK 902 Stradale, a Road-Focused Adventure Bike with 93 HP
Benelli has revealed the TRK 902 Stradale, a more road-oriented take on its adventure line. The 904cc parallel-twin makes 93.2 hp and 90 Nm, paired with a 7-inch TFT display and an ARAS suite that includes blind-spot detection and rear collision warning. A 21-liter tank is claimed to deliver over 400 km of range.
Motorcycle Sports · 8/5/2026
QJ Motor's SRT 600 SX Crossover Tested: €5,450 Buys Comfort and Kit
Italian outlet InSella test-rode QJ Motor's SRT 600 SX crossover, powered by a 698cc engine producing up to 70hp and priced at €5,450. Reviewers praised its ride comfort and generous standard equipment, but flagged its heft at low speed and soft brake response.
InSella · 8/4/2026
SYM's TTLBT Maxi-Scooter Tested: 508cc, 45.5hp, and a €10,999 Price Tag
French outlet Le Repaire des Motards rode Taiwanese maker SYM's TTLBT maxi-scooter roughly 180km across Sardinia. The 508cc parallel-twin makes 45.5hp and comes with an electric windscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Bosch ABS. Reviewers liked the handling and engine, but flagged chain drive and the €10,999 price as barriers to wider adoption.
Le Repaire des Motards · 8/4/2026
Moto Guzzi's V90 TT Takes Shape as a More Serious V85 TT Successor
Moto Guzzi is reportedly preparing a V90 TT to succeed the current V85 TT, moving to larger 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, a redesigned rear suspension, and a displacement bump from 853cc to roughly 900cc. Designer Oberdan Bezzi is said to be positioning it as a genuine rival to the Ducati DesertX and KTM 890 Adventure R.
InSella · 8/4/2026
BMW Compares F450 GS and R1300 GS: 'How Much GS Do You Really Need?'
A comparison feature pits BMW's F450 GS (420cc, 48 horsepower) against the R1300 GS RIDERS edition (1300cc, 145 horsepower, 149Nm), aimed at A2-license riders and downsizers versus premium adventure-touring buyers. The piece asks how much GS a given rider actually needs.
Motor.nl · 8/4/2026
BMW's 2027 M 1000RR Debuts New Frame Inspired by World Superbike
BMW Motorrad has unveiled its 2027 model lineup, headlined by an all-new M 1000RR frame that draws on lessons from the World Superbike Championship. Wall thickness was cut by roughly 30%, shaving about 1.3 kg while allowing more precise tuning of stiffness and flex, and forged M wheels are now standard equipment.
Motociclismo Portugal · 8/3/2026
BMW's 2027 M 1000 RR Gets a New WorldSBK-Derived Chassis
BMW is fitting the 2027 M 1000 RR with a new chassis shaped by lessons from its WorldSBK program, cutting wall thickness by roughly 30% and overall weight by about 1.3kg for sharper grip and front-end feel. Forged M wheels become standard, and a new M Track Package II option also debuts.
Motorcycle Sports · 8/3/2026