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Custom 40th Anniversary 1985 Suzuki GSX-R750 by NCC Bikes

Nigel Weber of Germany’s NCC Bikes (Nigel’s Creative Customs) has collaborated with Belgian artist and track enthusiast Philippe Madou of Woefie-Art to create the “Anniversary Artbike,” a custom 1985 Suzuki GSX-R750 celebrating the 40th anniversary of the legendary “Slabside.”

The project honors the bike’s status as the “mother of all modern superbikes” by maintaining much of its original 1985 character while adding unique, hand-painted cartoon-style motifs that blend motorcycle culture with fine art.

The Kawasaki Ninja 300 Could Be Coming Back

It’s not every day that a motorcycle makes a comeback, but it looks like Kawasaki is bringing back a fan favorite sportbike. According to recent reports, the Ninja 300 is set to return for the 2026 model year, re-entering the market as a formidable entry-level sportbike.

For years, the Ninja 300 was the go-to machine for new riders, praised for its approachable power, sharp handling, and aggressive sportbike styling. It was replaced by the Ninja 400 and, more recently, the Ninja 500 in many markets, but its legacy as a perfect stepping stone into the world of sportbikes has never faded. Now, it appears Kawasaki is carving out a space for the 300 once again.

Could a New Kawasaki ZRX Come Next Year or Is it Something Else?

The rumor mill, that tireless beast, has been grinding out tales of a new Kawasaki, perhaps a revival of the beloved ZRX. The Kawasaki ZRX was a beast, and it would be so cool to see it make it back into the lineup.

But hold your horses, for the tea leaves, as seen in patent filings and type approvals across the oceans, whisper a different truth. It seems the green machine is cooking up a Z1100 SE. That is still a welcome addition to Team Green’s lineup.

The Fully Faired CFMoto Papio XO-1 Brings Retro Min-Moto Cool

The road, my friends, is a tapestry woven with endless tales, and today’s yarn spins around a pint-sized marvel. Feast your eyes on the CFMOTO Papio XO-1, a machine that whispers sweet nothings of yesteryear’s speed and daring, all wrapped up in a package barely larger than a hound dog.

This is a defiant nod to the literbikes and the over-engineered speed demons you see on the road and track. The Papio XO-1 is motorcycling at its best. It looks small. It looks fun. And it won’t break the bank either.

A New CFMoto 500SR Voom Coming Soon. Will it Come to the US?

The CFMoto 500SR Voom. That’s a terrible name for what is potentially a super cool bike, a sportbike that is stirring up memories of those wild and wonderful 400cc rockets from the late ’80s and early ’90s.

The Voom’s got a look that’ll make your heart skip a beat, with a curved front and those “retro” round headlights that are actually ram-air intakes. Sneaky, right? And under the sleek bodywork, she packs a punch with a 78-hp, 499cc inline-four engine.

Feast Your Eyes on the MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Ago

If you’re a connoisseur of two-wheeled majesty, listen up. Word on the wind is MV Agusta, those maestros of Italian thunder, have unleashed a machine that’ll make your soul hum. This comes fresh on the heels of MV Agusta’s recent announcement about a new direction for the company.

It’s the Superveloce 1000 Ago, a tribute to a legend named Agostini, and they’re only making 83 of ’em. Just 83! That’s rarer than a perfect alignment of stars on a summer night.

The Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT Are Coming

Word’s come down the wire, folks, that Suzuki’s got a couple of new irons in the fire for the 2026 riding season. Seems the California Air Resources Board, they’re the ones who keep tabs on these things, has given the nod to two fresh machines: the GSX-8T and its kin, the GSX-8TT.

Now, if you’re a rider with a bit of wanderlust, this news ought to perk your ears right up. Think of the GSX-8R built for those long hauls you’re always wanting to take.

QJ Motors Has an Automatic Sportbike Called the SRK 500

There’s something about a motorcycle that shifts without your left foot twitching or your fingers feathering a clutch that feels… well, unorthodox. But QJ Motor doesn’t mind rewriting the rules.

Meet the SRK 500 RA — a fully automatic sportbike with the poise of a middleweight and the demeanor of a scooter that just hit the gym.

Check Out the BMW Concept RR

At the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, BMW Motorrad unveiled the Concept RR, a superbike that marries cutting-edge technology with design excellence. Drawing inspiration from the championship-winning M 1000 RR, the BMW Concept RR features a water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine delivering over 230 hp.

This powerplant, combined with electronic systems like engine management and traction control derived from World Superbike Championship (WSBK) technology, ensures top-tier performance for both street and track use.

Aprilia Tuono 457: A Pocket Rocket With Opera in Its Pipes

In the realm of motorcycles, where the symphony of pistons and the poetry of motion converge, the Aprilia Tuono 457 emerges as a sonnet penned in metal and rubber.

This machine doesn’t just whisper sweet nothings; it sings arias of asphalt adventures and backroad ballads.