MILAN: EICMA 2026 in Milan has delivered an interesting mix of new motorcycles, with manufacturers targeting riders across different engine capacities and riding styles.
The 83rd edition of the International Motorcycle Exhibition, held from Nov 3 to 8, is the largest edition ever held at Fiera Milano Rho.
Among the highlights is Honda’s new CRF1150L Africa Twin, powered by a 1,131cc parallel-twin producing 119hp and 119Nm.
Royal Enfield has introduced the Himalayan 750, its first 750cc motorcycle.
Its 743cc parallel-twin produces 63Nm, marking a significant step up for the adventure range.
Ducati’s DesertX Rally receives an 890cc V2 engine producing 110hp and 92Nm, alongside rally-focused suspension and chassis upgrades.
CFMoto expands its adventure range with the 550MT and 550MT-X.
Both use a 526cc parallel-twin producing 54hp and 52Nm, with the X version featuring more off-road-oriented hardware.
Yamaha has taken a different approach with its RW700 and RW350 adventure scooters.
The larger model uses a 689cc CP2 engine and Y-AMT transmission, while the RW350 gets a 327cc single-cylinder engine.
Zontes has stepped into the high-performance naked segment with the ZT853-R.
Its 847cc three-cylinder engine produces 150hp and 90Nm, supported by premium KYB suspension, Brembo brakes and a six-axis IMU.
Rounding off the line-up is Harley-Davidson’s Sprint 440, a more accessible 440cc single-cylinder motorcycle developed with Hero MotoCorp, India.
While Malaysian launch dates and prices have yet to be confirmed, these eight models reflect the diverse directions the global motorcycle industry is taking.
