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Could Yamaha’s 2027 XSR155 Be the Small Retro Roadster America Has Been Missing?

Yamaha appears ready to bring the XSR155 to the United States for 2027, giving American riders a small retro-styled roadster with the proportions of a full-size motorcycle. The model surfaced in Yamaha Motor Corp. USA vehicle identification data submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The filing also suggests the XSR155 could replace the V-Star 250 as Yamaha’s road-only entry-level motorcycle here. There is no official U.S. price or launch date yet, but the model’s appearance in the 2027 data makes this more than a typical rumor.

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Could Zero’s XE and XB Black Bodywork Kits Make Electric Trail Bikes Look Better?

Zero Motorcycles has added a darker look to its smallest electric off-road bikes. The new black bodywork kits for the XE and XB are now listed through Zero’s accessories network, giving owners a way to replace the standard plastics without changing the bikes themselves.

The timing is interesting because the X-Line is still a relatively young branch of Zero’s lineup. These are license-free, no-shift machines aimed at dirt, gravel, and muddy trails, so a cosmetic update has to do its work through customization rather than extra performance.

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Could the 2027 Can-Am Ryker Be the Three-Wheeler to Watch?

Can-Am has given the Ryker a substantial update for 2027, with changes aimed at the three-wheeler’s engine, chassis, electronics, and bodywork. The revised range keeps the format approachable while adding more equipment to the standard package.

The 2027 lineup includes the regular Ryker, the Ryker Sport, and a one-year Special Series package. That gives Can-Am a way to keep the base model near its entry point while offering a more heavily equipped version for buyers who want the extra hardware.

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Could Honda’s 2027 CB300F Twister Be the Small Bike Brazil Actually Needs?

Honda has launched the 2027 CB300F Twister in Brazil with sharper styling, added equipment, and a powertrain that can run on petrol or ethanol. Prices start at BRL 26,880, which works out to roughly Rs. 4.93 lakh before taxes and local costs.

The update matters because Honda has kept the bike in the approachable 300cc class while giving it a few features usually associated with larger machines. There is no word yet on whether Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India plans to bring this version back after the earlier CB300F struggled in that market.

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You Can Now Buy Bimota Motorcycles in the USA, Sorta

Iconic Italian boutique motorcycle manufacturer Bimota is officially returning to the United States market.

American enthusiasts can now purchase the brand’s ultra-exclusive machines through a dedicated partnership with Bimota Spirit, located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Norton Partners With Foster + Partners for New Gallery-Style Global Retail Concept

Norton Motorcycles has officially unveiled a landmark collaboration with world-renowned architecture firm Foster + Partners.

Together, they have designed a new global dealership retail concept as the iconic British motorcycle manufacturer prepares to scale its retail footprint to over 200 locations worldwide.

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Triumph Develops New Moto2 Engine, Dropping Big Hints for Future Street Triple Upgrades

Triumph Motorcycles has officially announced a comprehensive redesign of its Moto2 race engine set to debut for the 2027 season. The overhauled inline-triple promises higher overall output, lighter weight, and improved torque delivery.

Built upon nearly two million kilometers of rigorous Moto2 competition data gathered since becoming the single engine supplier in 2019, this updated powerplant represents a major technical leap forward for the British manufacturer.

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Indonesian Customs Foils Attempt to Smuggle Harleys from China

Indonesian customs authorities at the Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta have intercepted an illegal shipment containing five complete, disassembled Harley-Davidson motorcycles and 20 large-displacement frames.

The contraband was seized after advanced container scanning equipment revealed major discrepancies between the shipping manifests and the actual physical cargo inside.

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Could the Two Upcoming KTM Sportbikes Be Big Wins for the Company?

CEO of KTM Gottfried Neumeister has officially confirmed that the Austrian manufacturer is developing two new fully faired KTM sportbikes to expand its low-to-mid-displacement lineup.

The announcement confirms that KTM is actively working on the 490 RC and the 790 RC, bringing sharp fairings back to categories where the brand previously scaled back.

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Janus Switches Halcyon 450 Engine Supplier to Taiwan-Based Hartford

Indiana-based Janus Motorcycles has officially selected Hartford Industrial of Taiwan as its new engine supplier for future production runs of its flagship Halcyon 450, shifting its supply chain away from its previous Chinese-built powerplant.

When Janus originally introduced the Halcyon 450 platform, it sourced a 445cc air-and-oil-cooled single-cylinder motor designed by Italian brand SWM, which produced the engine through manufacturing ties in China via the Shineray Group.

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