EICMA is in full swing in Milan right now, with new adventure bikes, updated dual-sports, and hopefully a lightweight Ténéré on the horizon. Here’s the first part of the ADV and DS roundup of what we’ve seen so far.
Yamaha Ténéré 4 Concept
Yamaha’s smaller Ténéré uses an all-new single-cylinder engine and frame, KYB suspension, and 21/18-inch spoked wheels. Displacement, horsepower, weight, production timing, and U.S. availability remain unannounced.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750
The Himalayan adds a twin-cylinder option. Its new 743cc air/oil-cooled engine produces a claimed 63 Nm of torque, with 90 percent available from 3,500 rpm.
Equipment includes cruise control, five riding modes, cornering ABS, lean-sensitive traction control, and a 19/17-inch tubeless wheel combination. Cast and spoked-wheel versions are offered, along with a luggage-equipped flagship. U.S. availability is expected, but pricing and timing remain unconfirmed.
Beta RE 330
Beta’s new small adventure bike pairs a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, four-valve single with a six-speed gearbox, 21/18-inch wheels, and a 10.5-liter (2.8-U.S.-gallon) tank. Suspension includes a 43mm inverted fork with compression and rebound adjustment, plus a linkage-equipped rear shock with adjustable preload, & LED lights. Launch reporting points to spring 2027. U.S. availability and pricing remain unconfirmed.
CFMOTO 550MT and 550MT-X
CFMOTO expands its smaller adventure lineup with two new 527cc parallel twins, up approximately 78cc from the 450MT sold here as the Ibex 450. Launch reporting quotes 54 horsepower and 52 Nm of torque; U.S. specifications, naming, pricing, and availability remain unconfirmed.
The dirt-focused 550MT-X gets 21/18-inch wheels, fully adjustable KYB suspension with 230/220mm travel, 250mm ground clearance, a quickshifter, and switchable rear ABS and traction control.
The touring-focused 550MT uses 19/17-inch wheels and a 23-liter tank. Equipment includes an electronic clutch, cruise control, cornering ABS, rear detection, and an eight-inch display with Apple CarPlay.
Kove 350 Rally
Kove brings the 350 Rally to EICMA after its September debut in China. The 349.9cc single has dual balance shafts, dry-sump lubrication, a 21-liter tank, and 21/18-inch wheels. Earlier launch figures quote approximately 40 horsepower, 342 pounds ready to ride, and a 35-inch seat.
Kove’s new announcement targets the second half of 2027 for its combustion-model rollout. U.S. availability and pricing remain unconfirmed. The company also unveiled a 125 Rally and BONIC electric off-road motorcycle, without confirmed American launch plans.
Zero XE: Street-Legal Version
Zero has announced a street-legal XE for the U.S., following the off-road-only American version. Launch reporting lists revised gearing, road equipment, a claimed 60-mph top speed, and a spring 2027 arrival starting at $6,295.
Zero also targets 2027 for DC fast charging on compatible Street and Dual Sport motorcycles, aiming for 20–80 percent charging in under 30 minutes. North American versions are planned around NACS connectors. Pricing, full compatibility, and a proposed retrofit for eligible existing bikes remain unresolved.
Ducati DesertX Rally
The DesertX Rally replaces its 937cc Testastretta with Ducati’s 890cc V2, a 47cc reduction. The new engine adds variable intake valve timing and replaces desmodromic valve operation with conventional valve springs. Claimed power output is approximately 109 horsepower.
The biggest changes from the outgoing Rally:
| Specification | Outgoing Rally | New Rally |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | Tube-type, 21/18-inch | Tubeless, 21/18-inch |
| Rear suspension | Conventional KYB shock arrangement | KYB with Full Floater progressive linkage |
| Weight, with fluids but no fuel | 465 lb | 461 lb |
| Seat height | 910 mm / 35.8 inches | 900 mm / 35.4 inches |
| Fuel capacity | 21 liters / 5.5 U.S. gallons | 18 liters / 4.8 U.S. gallons |
| Valve-clearance checks | 30,000 km / 18,000 miles | 45,000 km / 28,000 miles |
| U.S. base MSRP | $23,395 | $19,995 |
Honda Africa Twin, Adventure Sports, and Enduro Sports
Honda’s Africa Twin grows from 1,084cc to 1,131cc, an increase of 47cc, and makes approximately 117 claimed horsepower. A revised frame, swingarm, and under-seat fuel sub-tank change how the bike carries its weight.
The standard and Adventure Sports models use what Honda calls “Honda Skyhook control.” The Enduro Sports trades electronic suspension for manually adjustable components, with front suspension derived from the CRF450 RALLY. Honda SENSING RIDE radar assistance is optional on the Adventure Sports DCT.
| Specification | Africa Twin | Enduro Sports | Adventure Sports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels, front/rear | 21/18-inch | 21/18-inch | 19/18-inch |
| Suspension | Showa EERA electronic | Fully adjustable Showa; 49mm closed-cartridge fork | Showa EERA electronic |
| Travel, front/rear | 220/210 mm | 240/230 mm | 210/200 mm |
| Ground clearance | 240 mm | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Adjustable seat height | 850–870 mm | 870–890 mm | 830–850 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.8 L / 5.0 U.S. gal | 18.8 L / 5.0 U.S. gal | 24.2 L / 6.4 U.S. gal |
| Curb weight, manual | 523 lb / 237 kg | 503 lb / 228 kg | 540 lb / 245 kg |
Kawasaki KLE650 ABS and SE ABS
Kawasaki adds a larger parallel-twin adventure bike alongside the KLE500. The KLE650 pairs a 649cc engine with electronic throttle control, standard cruise control and traction control, long-travel suspension, and 21/17-inch spoked wheels. The SE adds tubeless tires, a quickshifter, a taller windscreen, reinforced handguards, and an aluminum skid plate. U.S. base MSRP starts at $8,799 before destination and other charges.
Kawasaki KLE500 SE Smartride ABS
The new Smartride version adds a mechanical self-engaging starting clutch and tubeless spoked wheels. It handles clutch engagement when pulling away and stopping; riders still use the clutch lever and shift pedal for normal gear changes.
KTM 390 Adventure R, Adventure X, and Enduro R
The 390 Adventure R gets updated switchgear that supports cruise control as an optional activation, rather than standard equipment. KTM’s announcement does not specify the U.S. option price. The Adventure X receives a TFT display and new colors, while the Enduro R gets fresh graphics. All three have 2027 U.S. listings.
Triumph Tiger 1200
Triumph updates the GT Pro, Rally Pro, GT Explorer, and Rally Explorer. Displacement stays at 1,160cc; output rises to 155.8 bhp, or 158 PS. Peak torque remains 130 Nm but arrives at 6,750 rpm instead of 7,000 rpm. Revised lower gears reduce crawl speed.
The biggest chassis change is on the Rally models: their 21-inch front wheel becomes a 19-inch. All four now use 19/17-inch wheels and 200mm of suspension travel. GT models retain cast wheels; Rally models use spokes.
Showa EERA Heightflex lowers the seat by 30mm when stopping and adds Centre Stand Assist. Front and rear radar bring adaptive cruise control and other rider aids. A seven-inch touchscreen adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Pro models retain 20-liter tanks; Explorers retain 30 liters. Claimed wet weights increase to approximately 551 lb for GT Pro, 562 lb for Rally Pro, 573 lb for GT Explorer, and 591 lb for Rally Explorer.
