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Aprilia's Tuareg 660 Rally Quietly Becomes the Middleweight ADV Favorite
TopSpeed names the Aprilia Tuareg 660 Rally, priced at $13,799, the quiet favorite of the middleweight adventure class. Its 659cc parallel-twin makes 80hp at a curb weight around 439lbs, 30-35+ pounds lighter than the DesertX, F 900 GS, and 890 Adventure R, with back-to-back Africa Eco Race wins backing up the pedigree.
TopSpeed · 8/4/2026
Honda's CBR650R E-Clutch Drops to $9,199, Now the Cheapest Inline-Four Sportbike
The 2026 Honda CBR650R E-Clutch is now priced at $9,199, down from $9,399 in 2025, making it the cheapest current inline-four sportbike on sale. The 649cc four makes roughly 94hp at a curb weight of about 466lbs, undercutting the Yamaha YZF-R7, Triumph Daytona 660, and Suzuki GSX-8R.
TopSpeed · 8/4/2026
KTM Preparing All-New 790 RC and 490 RC, Bringing MotoGP Ideas to the Street
KTM is reportedly preparing an all-new 790 RC and 490 RC, applying design thinking drawn from its MotoGP program to aerodynamics, chassis layout, and steering feel. Full specs and launch timing haven't been confirmed, but the move looks set to complete a full sportbike lineup: entry-level 490 RC, mid-range 790 RC, and flagship 990 RC R.
2banh · 8/4/2026
A Guided Tour of All Five New-Generation KTM 390s and the Exhilarating New LC4c Engine
KTM's 390 series is a popular lineup that delivers the company's signature riding at an accessible price. Since the 2024 390 DUKE adopted the newly designed LC4c single, every current 390 has carried the same engine. This feature introduces all five models at once and examines the appeal of the new engine behind their exhilarating character.
オートバイ · 7/27/2026
Mud Is the Best, Part 2: Dirt Becomes the Main Stage — Reading the 2026 Off-Road Festival
Ducati's first motocrosser, Honda's first CRF450 overhaul in a decade, Kawasaki's two-stroke revival. Why did manufacturers all turn to dirt at once in 2026? Reading the structure of this festival from the mud, on the ground.
MotoBook編集部 · 7/23/2026
New Model Roundup: Kawasaki KX327/KX327X — The World Reacts to the First Big-Bore Two-Stroke in 20 Years
Kawasaki's first fuel-injected two-stroke, the KX327/KX327X. Classifying the tone of 14 total sources from global media and communities: 57% positive, 43% neutral, zero clearly negative. A pie-chart roundup of this frontal assault on a market long dominated by European brands.
MotoBook編集部 · 7/22/2026
Yamaha's 'Proto HEV' Combines 3 Power Sources — Hybrid Patent Signals Accelerated Development
Italy's InSella reported on Yamaha's ambitious hybrid plans. The prototype, dubbed 'Proto HEV,' reportedly combines two electric motors, one internal-combustion engine, and a transmission (variator). Recent patents suggest the project is progressing at a rapid pace — a machine that showcases Yamaha's technical ambition to challenge conventional motorcycle drivetrains.
InSella · 7/21/2026
Honda Korea Rolls Out Retro-Styled CB1000F Naked Bike
Honda Korea has launched the CB1000F, a new naked motorcycle with retro-inspired styling. The model draws on heritage design cues while incorporating current technology, and has been introduced to the Korean market.
The Korea Times · 7/21/2026
CFMoto 800MT-ES Debuts in UK from £8,698, with Electronic Suspension and Radar
CFMoto has released details of its new adventure tourer '800MT-ES.' It features Intelligent Suspension System (ISS) electronic damping that adjusts in real time, radar, and a Bosch six-axis IMU, with UK pricing starting from £8,698 — a strategic price point nearly half that of rivals equipped with electronic suspension. The KTM-derived 799cc parallel-twin produces 91hp. An 8-inch TFT display and heated grips/seat also come as standard.
MCN · 7/20/2026
Dutch Outlet Rides the 2026 Yamaha NMAX 155 Tech Max, a Well-Equipped Scooter That Delivers
Dutch publication Testmotor (Nieuwsmotor) tested the 2026 Yamaha NMAX 155 Tech Max on home roads. The range-topping Tech Max trim comes loaded with extra equipment, shaping up as a practical scooter suited to both city riding and medium-distance trips. The review puts the latest version of the globally popular NMAX line through its paces on European roads.
Nieuwsmotor · 7/19/2026
BMW's 1,800cc Prototype Vision K18 Returns to Public View at Goodwood
BMW Motorrad publicly displayed its 1,800cc prototype "Vision K18" again at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026. Previously shown at a concours event, the machine drew attention for its powerful exhaust note. It's an ambitious concept pointing to a future cruiser built around a large-displacement boxer engine.
La Moto · 7/17/2026
Triumph Unveils the 2027 Speed Twin 1200 TFC, a World-Exclusive Model Limited to 750 Units
Triumph has unveiled the newest addition to its top-tier Triumph Factory Custom (TFC) line, the 2027 Speed Twin 1200 TFC. Limited to 750 individually numbered units worldwide, this special modern classic is built on the Speed Twin 1200 RS and becomes the fifth model to earn the TFC badge.
Return of the Cafe Racers · 7/17/2026