KTM

The KTM saga is perhaps one of the most intriguing stories we’ve seen unfold in the automotive world in recent times. It’s been a relentless rollercoaster, and just when we thought things were nearing normalcy, another bump appears.

Ducati’s Desmo450 EDS is on the cusp of a global release. It's based on the Desmo450 MX motocrosser, powered by a 450cc single that puts out 63.5 hp and 39.5 lb-ft of torque. Plenty of power for a sub-500cc street-legal enduro!

It looks like KTM will lead the way for the biggest displacement ADV with the 2026 1390 Super Adventure R, which bumps from 1,300cc in the previous iteration to 1,350cc now. But is that necessarily a good thing? How much power does one really need?

Whether it’s internal combustion being pushed in new directions, electrification finding more convincing use cases, or brands revisiting legacy nameplates, 2026 is shaping up to be a year where companies take real risks instead of playing it safe.

CFMoto has been one of the most talked-about bikemakers, and most of the plaudits have been for its adventure offerings. Now, the 1000MT-X debuts as the brand's new flagship ADV, ready to take on the established players like BMW, Ducati, and Triumph.

Guess what: Harley-Davidson isn’t America’s top-selling company. And neither is it even second! Surprise, surprise, it’s Kawasaki of all manufacturers, which puts its name on the crown. All thanks to a sales growth of 14.2% year on year.

The YE-01 shows exactly what Yamaha has its eyes on for the future. Hint: it’s the new MXEP electric motocross racing series. The bike is the result of Yamaha’s recent strategic partnership with the French company Electric Motion.

Indian heavyweight Bajaj Auto has successfully received a go-ahead from the Austrian Takeover Commission to take control of Pierer Mobility AG, the parent company of Austrian motorcycle maker KTM AG. Big changes incoming!

Nearly 20 years after the first Hypermotard dropped with its simple supermoto design, Ducati introduces the fourth generation of its most radical motorcycle range with two new models: the Hypermotard V2 and the upgraded Hypermotard V2 SP.

It’s been a whole year since BMW teased the prototype of its F 450 GS. At this year’s EICMA, the much-anticipated mini-GS finally made its global debut, and drew plenty of oohs and aahs.

It was 18 years back when a certain KLE 500 ruled markets around the globe, giving stiff competition to the likes of the Honda Transalp and the Yamaha Tenere. Now, after months of speculation, Kawasaki has brought the KLE back in an all-new avatar.

The KTM 990 RC R was first released as a road-legal race replica in late Spring 2024. It was the brand’s financial woes that delayed the project, but with KTM now having resumed production for a while, the 990 RC R finally breaks cover.