EICMA 2016

The new Aprilia Shiver announced at EICMA last November is now for sale featuring the same 900 cc engine (up from 750 cc), advanced traction control, redesigned exhaust, and new chassis.​

The HP4 Race that BMW teased at the EICMA 2016 show is now going into a limited production run of 750 hand assembled units, complete with all carbon frame and wheels and ​a 158 kW ​power plant.

There's so much to be excited about with this Aero bike: massive electric performance with a 5-speed transmission. Light weight. Some of the sexiest looks in e-motodom. But its range, and the astronomic pricetag we expect, will keep it out of serious contention. Pity, we kinda want one.

Electric mobility is still taking baby steps in Europe, but some interesting news did come out of EICMA earlier this month. Energica unveiled a new concept model and Goodyear launched two small scooters, though the big manufacturers appeared once again indifferent to battery-powered two-wheelers.

Just a month after Intermot closed its gates, a second wave of world premieres took to the exhibition stage in Italy. Other than the numerous new models that filled the headlines, the 2016 EICMA showcased strong signs of recovery from Europe's motorcycle manufacturers.

The Brutale 800 was MV Agusta's hottest-selling bike this year - and now the Italians have released a RR version with a lot more horsepower, as well as upgraded electronics, suspension and lightweight wheels. Get into the gallery and drool over this exquisite piece of high-octane butt jewelry.

Dainese Group is teaming with Emirates Team New Zealand to develop a new Sea-Guard life jacket that incorporates D-Air automatic airbag technology that inflates special airbags when potentially dangerous situations are detected.

The Piaggio Group has announced that possibly the most iconic scooter of them all is about to go electric. The Vespa Elettrica concept has been revealed at EICMA in Milan, Italy, this week.

​Not content with making the Monster smaller and more accessible, Ducati has used EICMA 2016 in Milan to unveil the Multistrada 950. Although it's powered by a smaller engine, the Multistrada 950 has been designed with the same go-anywhere focus as its bigger, more expensive brethren.

It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of all the nakeds and concepts released at EICMA, but there are also plenty of interesting things going on in the world of scooters. Take the Yamaha TMAX 530, which has been given an electric throttle and a lighter frame for a more engaging ride.

Ducati might be known as a red-blooded maker of scary superbikes and powerful nakeds, but even aspirational brands need entry-level bikes. EICMA Milan has been used by the marque as the launch pad for the Ducati Monster 797, along with a pair of Monster 1200s.

Feel like getting as far away from civilization as possible for some reason? You'll be needing an adventure bike – and probably one that's more capable off-road than the big boys. Yamaha's T7 concept might be just the ticket, based on the MT-07 parallel twin motor.