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BMW Motorrad Hits 150,000 Bikes Built in Brazil as Manaus Plant Turns 10
BMW Motorrad has reached 150,000 motorcycles produced at its Manaus, Brazil plant, marking the factory's 10th anniversary. The milestone bike was an R 1300 GS Adventure Triple Black, powered by a 145hp boxer engine making 15.19kgf-m with a 30-liter aluminum tank. The plant now builds 13 models and is BMW Motorrad's only dedicated motorcycle factory outside Germany.
Tudo de Motos · 8/4/2026
BMW's Manaus Plant Hits 150,000 Bikes at Its 10-Year Mark
BMW Motorrad's factory in Manaus, Brazil marked its 10th anniversary by producing its 150,000th motorcycle, a R 1300 GS Adventure Triple Black. Described as the only facility outside Germany dedicated solely to motorcycle production, the plant now builds 13 models. Plant Director Alex Donatti called the overlap of the two milestones 'even more special.'
AutoPapo · 8/4/2026
China's Kove Reportedly Developing a Lighter 350 Rally Below Its 450 Model
Chinese manufacturer Kove is reportedly developing a lighter 350cc-class adventure model to sit below its existing 450 Rally. It may share the 344cc parallel-twin (47hp) from the 350 RR, or use a single derived from the 450 Rally, with 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels expected.
Andar de Moto Brasil · 8/4/2026
Honda's 2027 X-ADV Launches in Brazil at R$93,500
Honda has launched the 2027 X-ADV in Brazil at R$93,500, carrying over the current mechanical package while adding two new colors, Matte Pearl White and Graphite Black. It keeps the 745cc parallel-twin with DCT, five riding modes, Honda Selectable Torque Control, and a 5-inch TFT display, backed by a three-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
AutoPapo · 8/4/2026
Festival Interlagos Set for August 13-16, With Honda's CB1000 Hornet Headlining New Launches
Festival Interlagos, billed as Brazil's biggest stage for motorcycle market launches, runs August 13-16 at the Interlagos Speedway in São Paulo. Headlining is Honda's four-cylinder naked CB1000 Hornet, rated around 150 horsepower, finally debuting after a delay from its original 2025 target. BMW's F450GS, Royal Enfield's Goan Classic 350, and Kawasaki's KLX230 are also expected on display.
AutoPapo · 8/3/2026
New BMW S1000RR Spied at the 'Ring with MotoGP-Style Aero and Brembo Hypure Brakes
BMW's 2027 S1000RR was spotted testing at the Nürburgring with steeply angled winglets integrated into the fairing, aimed at boosting front-wheel downforce above 200km/h. The braking system switches to Brembo's new Hypure radial calipers for better heat dissipation and rigidity. A full reveal is expected late 2026, with production starting in 2027.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 8/3/2026
Dafra Launches SYM ADXTG 300 Adventure Scooter in Brazil for R$32,990
Brazilian importer Dafra has launched the SYM-badged ADXTG 300 adventure scooter at R$32,990, including delivery and a five-year warranty. The liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine makes 26 hp with a claimed range of up to 400 km, and the scooter comes with a 7-inch TFT display, traction control and two-channel ABS.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 8/3/2026
Royal Enfield Shows New Meteor 350 Colors and 125th Anniversary Classic 650 in Brazil
Royal Enfield used a customer event in Brasília to give Brazil its first look at four new Meteor 350 colors and a 125th Anniversary Classic 650. The Meteor adds full LED lighting, a standard Tripper Pod, an assist-and-slipper clutch, and a handlebar-mounted USB-C port. Local launch timing and prices have not been announced for either model.
AutoPapo · 7/30/2026
Shineray Launches SE2 Retro in Brazil at R$16,990 With 60km Range
Shineray has launched the SE2 Retro electric scooter in Brazil. It pairs a 2,000W-rated, 2,400W-peak motor with a removable 60V 23.4Ah battery, and both top speed and claimed range are 60km. The scooter costs R$16,990 before delivery, while a full charge takes an estimated eight to ten hours.
Motoo · 7/30/2026
Shineray Launches SE2 Retrô Electric Scooter in Brazil for R$16,990
Shineray has launched the SE2 Retrô electric scooter in Brazil for R$16,990 before delivery. Its 2,000 W motor reaches a claimed 60 km/h, while a removable 60 V, 23.4 Ah battery provides up to 60 km of range and takes 8–10 hours to charge. The 93 kg scooter has disc brakes at both ends and 12-inch wheels.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 7/30/2026
Shineray Launches Four-Cylinder SBM 400RR in Brazil at R$44,990
Shineray’s premium SBM division has launched the fully faired 400RR in Brazil. It features a 400cc inline-four, 16-valve engine, an inverted front fork, twin 300 mm front discs, and two-channel ABS. National pricing is set at R$44,990, with red and black color options offered through SBM dealerships.
AutoPapo · 7/30/2026
Kawasaki Launches Z900RS and Z900 Black Edition in Argentina
Kawasaki has launched the Z900RS ABS and Z900 ABS Black Edition in Argentina. Both use a 948cc inline-four; the Z900RS adds an IMU and cruise control and costs $25,500, while the Black Edition is priced at $20,900.
MotoNews Argentina · 7/30/2026
Dafra Launches SYM ADXTG 300 in Brazil for R$32,990
Dafra has unveiled the SYM ADXTG 300 crossover scooter for Brazil. Its 278.3cc single produces 26cv, while a 16-liter tank, 7-inch TFT, ABS and traction control are standard. Sales begin on August 10, 2026, at R$32,990 including freight.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 7/29/2026
CFMOTO 450CL-C Bobber Review Balances 44cv Performance and Modern Tech
A Brazilian road test of the CFMOTO 450CL-C Bobber highlights its mix of style and usability. The 450.06cc parallel twin makes 44cv and 4.2kgf.m in a 177kg package, with belt drive, ABS, and traction control. Its 715mm seat improves low-speed confidence, though the seat and short rear suspension travel limit long-distance comfort.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 7/29/2026
2026 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Reaches Colombia With 118.9cv CP3 Engine
The 2026 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT has gone on sale in Colombia. Its 889cc CP3 engine produces 118.9cv and 9.4kgf.m, while equipment includes a 100mm electronically adjustable windscreen, KYB semi-active suspension, and a seven-inch TFT. The price is 79 million Colombian pesos, and Yamaha has not announced a Brazilian launch.
Motoo · 7/29/2026
QJMotor SRT 450RX Arrives: A New Middleweight Adventure
Chinese brand QJMotor's new middleweight adventure, the SRT 450RX, has arrived. Argentine outlet Cuyomotor covers the just-launched model, as Chinese makers grow their presence in Latin America's adventure segment.
Cuyomotor · 7/27/2026
Honda Accelerates in the World's Largest Market, Unveiling 10 New Models
Honda is pressing its advantage in the world's largest motorcycle market, unveiling 10 new models at once. Spanish-language outlet La Moto reports the large-scale offensive, which piles pressure on rivals.
La Moto · 7/27/2026
Zanella's New Ceccato Brand Unveils the Roadster 500 and Andina 300 in Argentina
Ceccato, the new brand from Argentina's Zanella group, showed off two new models at a classic car and motorcycle exhibition in Berazategui, held July 23-27. The Roadster 500 is a 486cc parallel-twin priced at 10,490,000 pesos, while the Andina 300 is a 292cc, 28hp single with a 6-speed gearbox priced at 7,900,000 pesos, featuring KYB suspension and full LED lighting.
Revista Mercado · 7/27/2026
2027 Honda Sahara 300 Launches in Brazil With Traction Control, From R$31,855
Honda has launched the 2027 model year of its small adventure bike, the Sahara 300, in Brazil. Added traction control and a revised instrument display are the main changes, with prices from R$31,855. It answers dual-purpose demand in emerging markets.
Tudo de Motos · 7/26/2026
2027 Yamaha XMAX 300 Lands in Brazil With New Colours, Price Held at R$38,690
Yamaha has introduced the 2027 XMAX 300 maxi-scooter in Brazil, adding new colours while holding the price at R$38,690. A staple of the 300cc class for comfort and storage, it widens the choice in South America's scooter market.
Tudo de Motos · 7/26/2026
Yamaha XMAX 300 Connected 2027 Renewed with Built-In GPS and an Electric Windscreen
Yamaha has unveiled the 2027 model of its premium scooter, the XMAX 300 Connected, in Brazil. Besides new colors, it now comes standard with built-in Garmin navigation and an electrically adjustable windscreen. The added equipment makes for a model with greater ownership satisfaction.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 7/25/2026
Royal Enfield Confirms the 125th Anniversary Classic 650 for Brazil, With New Colours for the Meteor 350
Royal Enfield has confirmed it will bring the Classic 650, its 125th anniversary model, to the Brazilian market. The Meteor 350 cruiser has also been updated with new colours. The heritage strategy of building out the range around tradition continues.
Tudo de Motos · 7/25/2026
KTM's Recovery Gathers Pace, Backed by Bajaj Auto and a Strong 390 Family
Colombia's De Motos reports that the turnaround at troubled KTM is progressing. Capital backing from India's Bajaj Auto and strong sales of the 390 series are supporting the recovery, with the range's strength as an entry model in emerging markets proving key.
De Motos Colombia · 7/24/2026
Kawasaki Teases New Trail Model for the Brazilian Market
Kawasaki is running a teaser campaign hinting at a new trail-style model for the Brazilian market. Details remain undisclosed, but the tease suggests a new model aimed at South America's growing adventure-bike demand, with attention now turning to further announcements.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 7/24/2026
2027 Honda XRE300 Sahara Debuts in Brazil With New Traction Control
The 2027 model year of Honda's staple Brazilian dual-purpose bike, the XRE300 Sahara, has arrived. The addition of traction control improves stability on rough roads and in wet conditions. Local media reported on pricing and changes as this popular Brazilian adventure bike continues to steadily evolve.
Motor1.com Brasil · 7/24/2026
Royal Enfield Opens Orders for Limited-Edition Shotgun 650 in Argentina
Royal Enfield has opened orders in Argentina for a limited edition of the Shotgun 650. The brand, strengthening its presence in the mid-class segment, is rolling out a customization-focused special edition, expanding the footprint of 650 twins in South America.
MotoNews Argentina · 7/24/2026
Brazil's Avelloz Secures a Manaus Factory and Will Launch the New AZ170 Bravo This Year
Brazilian brand Avelloz received approval from Suframa to build a factory in the Manaus free-trade industrial hub, authorized to produce motorcycles from 100cc to 450cc. The company also confirmed its new AZ170 Bravo, a 170cc single-cylinder model built with China's Loncin producing 18.3hp and averaging around 35km/L, will launch later this year, with five more models planned for 2027.
AutoRanking · 7/24/2026
Hero Xpulse 200 Pro 2.0 Launches in Colombia with Upgraded Equipment
Hero MotoCorp has launched the Xpulse 200 Pro 2.0 in the Colombian market. With enhanced equipment and greater protection, the version is built to handle a wide range of uses, including rough terrain. It's aimed at strengthening the brand's presence in South America as an affordable, genuine adventure bike.
De Motos Colombia · 7/23/2026
Honda CB125 Hornet 2027 Opens for Pre-Order in Colombia
Honda has opened pre-orders for the CB125 Hornet 2027 in Colombia. It features a 123.94cc air-cooled single producing 11 hp / 11.2 Nm, along with a full-digital TFT meter, full-LED headlight, and front disc brake with ABS. Pricing starts at 8,690,000 Colombian pesos across four colors.
De Motos Colombia · 7/22/2026
Yamaha Teams Up With Marvel for Brazil-Exclusive 'FZ15 Deadpool' and 'Crosser Z Wolverine'
Yamaha has partnered with Marvel to launch the 'FZ15 Deadpool' and 'Crosser Z Wolverine' special editions for the Brazilian market. The special-edition models translate the popular characters' worlds into distinctive colors and graphics, embodying a crossover between Latin American pop culture and motorcycles.
A Gazeta · 7/22/2026
BMW Adds New São Paulo Yellow Colorway to F 900 GS Pro in Brazil
BMW has added a new São Paulo Yellow colorway to the F 900 GS Pro middleweight adventure bike in Brazil. The move expands the local lineup, and pricing and specifications have also been released — a sign of the company's continued focus on the Brazilian market.
Motorede · 7/22/2026
BMW R 12 G/S Gets New Black Colorway, Unveiled at Brazil's Capital Moto Week
BMW Motorrad has unveiled a new black colorway for the R 12 G/S at the Capital Moto Week event in Brazil. The model carries on the traditional air/oil-cooled boxer engine and the DNA of the classic GS.
Moto Adventure (BR) · 7/22/2026
2026 KTM 390 Duke Gains Superbike-Grade Electronics with 45 HP and New WP Brakes
The 2026 KTM 390 Duke evolves with a 45-hp LC4c engine, new WP brakes, and superbike-derived electronics. Nicknamed the "Orange Scalpel" (Bisturi Laranja), this small-displacement naked bike is rewriting the class standard.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 7/22/2026
Kymco Agility KS 125 Launches in Argentina, Aims for Foothold via Official Import
Taiwan's Kymco has launched the Agility KS 125 scooter in Argentina through official importer Grupo Corven, priced from 4,199,990 pesos. The affordable, practical scooter aims to build a stronger presence in the local market.
MotoNews Argentina · 7/22/2026
Honda CB125 Hornet 2027 Opens Pre-Sale in Colombia
Pre-sale bookings have opened in Colombia for Honda's new 2027 CB125 Hornet. The small-displacement addition to the popular Hornet lineup is set to launch in the South American market.
La Revista De Motos · 7/22/2026
Ducati XDiavel V4 Lands in Brazil, a 168-HP V4 Sport Cruiser
Ducati has launched the XDiavel V4 sport cruiser, powered by a 168-horsepower V4 engine, in Brazil. Equipped with an extensive suite of electronic rider aids and sporty styling, the bike blends cruiser comfort with superbike-level power.
Tudo de Motos · 7/21/2026
Indian Chieftain PowerPlus Limited 112 Lands in Argentina
Indian's bagger tourer, the Chieftain PowerPlus Limited 112 in Black Metallic, has arrived in Argentina. It's an American touring machine that combines classic styling with the comfort of a large-displacement tourer.
MotoNews Argentina · 7/21/2026
New Ducati XDiavel V4 Lands in Brazil, Revamped with 168hp V4 Granturismo Engine
Ducati Brazil unveiled the new XDiavel V4 at its Sao Paulo headquarters on July 21. The heart of the bike has been overhauled from the previous V-twin to a 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine, producing a maximum output of 168hp and roughly 126Nm of peak torque. Marking the XDiavel family's 10th anniversary in the local market, it's priced at R$161,900 and comes in an exclusive Burning Red color.
MOTOO · 7/21/2026
CFMoto 450SR-S: What the New Mid-Displacement Supersport Offers
Argentina's Automundo covered CFMoto's new supersport, the 450SR-S, explaining what this mid-displacement sportbike brings to the class.
Automundo · 7/21/2026
Ducati Officially Launches XDiavel V4 Power Cruiser in Brazil
Ducati has officially launched its power cruiser, the XDiavel, in the Brazilian market. The model pairs a long-wheelbase, stretched-out chassis with a signature Ducati V4 engine, with pricing and photos revealed locally. It's a machine that fuses sport and cruiser aesthetics.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 7/21/2026