10 Bikes From EICMA 2024 We Can’t Wait To Ride

Every year the EICMA show delivers a whole pile of exciting new motorcycles that will hit the market the following year. As has been the case for a long time, the show in Milan, Italy, is the show with the biggest profile where manufacturers reveal the bikes that they’ve been developing in the shadows. It must come as a huge relief for them to finally take the wraps off the products that they hope will get the buying public (and motorcycle media) excited.

Judging by the bikes we’ve highlighted so far this year, we can get an idea of what classes of motorcycles the manufacturers are focusing on. So far we’ve seen a dozen or so adventure or dual sport machines, around 15 naked or standard-style bikes, and at least 12 faired sportbikes/sport-touring bikes. An interesting observation is that while automakers have gone all in on EV, we’ve only seen a handful of new electric motorcycles announced for 2025. One more thing that is obvious looking at our site, is that European companies remain WFO with new models, while Yamaha and Suzuki lead the way with new Japanese models. Chinese brands are also on the gas.

What does this all mean? Only the buying public’s wallet really knows. As for us here at Cycle World we are super excited to ride these models in the new year and let you know what we think. But for now we can only drool and dream just like you. In no particular order, here are 10 bikes from EICMA 2024 that we can’t wait to throw a leg over.

We already love Aprilia’s 659cc parallel-twin models, and were already quite fond of the Tuareg 660. But this new Rally variation takes the bike we already loved and makes it much more capable. Changes to the engine allow it to meet Euro 5+ standards without losing its 80 peak horsepower output. Updated suspension with more travel and improved settings, a burly skid plate, steel-reinforced hand guards, heavy-duty rims, and a titanium SC-Project exhaust make us want to get out and blast some dunes.

Read more about the 2025 Aprilia Tuareg Rally here.

When the Tracer 9 GT+ returned for the 2024 model year, we were very impressed. Not only did the bike bring a tour-de-force of technology that was completely unrivaled in its price range, but all of those bells and whistles actually served a purpose of making the bike wonderful to ride. For 2025, Yamaha has gone a slightly different route, bringing in the lower-tier Tracer 9. It has pared down some of the more expensive features in an effort to bring the price down to what can only be called bargain level at $12,599. And while we’re happy to jump on this bike any time, we’re also curious to see if it lives up to the GT+ that preceded it.

Read more about the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 here.

We’ve never been shy about our love for anything stuffed with KTM’s big LC8 V-twin. This engine delivers knockout-punch performance in every bike that it occupies. But for 2025 (2026 for the US), KTM has upped the ante again, increasing displacement to 1,350cc and claiming 173 hp in the Super Adventure models. Need we say more? Well, yes. The Super Adventure S Evo will also come standard with the brand-new AMT (Automated Manual Transmission), and that piques our curiosity even more. No matter how you look at it, the bike is basically the Ram TRX of the ADV world, and we can’t wait to give it a rip.

Read more about the 2026 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S Evo here.

If there is one bike in the adventure market that has proven to be incredibly capable, totally affordable, and massively popular, it’s Yamaha’s T7. Anyone who would dare to question its capability need only watch a Pol Tarrés video or two. But the one thing that has driven us crazy, is that while other markets have received better-equipped versions of the bike, we’ve been stuck with a single option that was in need of some more modern touches. Yamaha got the message and is bringing an updated Ténéré 700 to the US for 2025. Upgraded electronics and suspension lead the list of improvements and should largely satisfy our wants, and with the price only increasing by $200, the T7′s cult following will surely only grow.

Read more about the 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 here.

If you never ridden a V-4-powered Aprilia, the experience goes well beyond the sheer performance that the engine generates. The sound alone of the RSV4 on the boil could surely earn the bike a spot on this list, but the fact that the model has been massively updated for 2025 solidifies it. Headline changes include an increase in power to 220 hp, Aprilia’s new predictive electronic control strategy that anticipates what will happen next and then optimizes intervention, and class-leading MotoGP-derived aerodynamics, all add up to what should surely be one of the most potent Superbikes that money can buy. Sure, Aprilia may be a tiny company, but it has always proven capable of slaying Goliath.

Read more about the 2025 Aprilia RSV4 Factory here.

Yes! Suzuki is truly back. After ages of recycled models getting new graphics year after year, Suzuki has started to wake up from its slumber. The company’s 776cc parallel-twin-engine family of models has proven massively successful. And now—after 23 years (!)—Suzuki has given the DR-Z400S a massive overhaul. A brand-new liquid-cooled 398cc DOHC four-valve single making 38 hp and sporting a slipper clutch powers the bike. Modern electronics with multiple ride modes, TC, and switchable ABS bring it into the modern era. A fully adjustable KYB shock, 46mm KYB fork with compression and rebound damping, and 11 inches of travel upfront and 11.6 inches out back are sure to make the DR-Z, once again, an incredibly affordable and popular dual sport.

Read more about the 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S here.

Like its open-class siblings, KTM’s “middleweight” (?!) 947cc parallel-twin LC8c engine provides class-leading power and performance. If last year’s 990 Duke wasn’t potent enough, the 2025 KTM 990 Duke R surely is. With a claimed 130 hp (7 more than the standard 990), and a claimed dry weight of just 395 pounds, the R will surely prove to be an absolute animal. The chassis has been upgraded to deal with the added performance with a 48mm Apex fork (up from 43mm), a slightly longer swingarm and wheelbase, and Brembo Stylema calipers and larger 320mm discs upfront. Throw in a full suite of advanced rider aids and the beautiful new 8.9-inch landscape TFT display and this hooligan appears ready to tear the limbs off the competition.

Read more about the 2025 KTM 990 Duke R here.

Practical street-legal electric motorcycles may not yet have found their relevance due to short range, slow charging times, and big weight penalties, but off-road models have a different set of priorities. And believe us when we tell you, every big motorcycle manufacturer is working on EVs in the background. Pierer Mobility Group and KTM have been developing bikes like the original Freeride since the ‘00s. And while the 2025 KTM Freeride and the new Husqvarna Pioneer share platforms, and are both street-legal dual sports, we can’t help but love the unique styling and look of the Husky. The 11kW motor is good for 25.6 hp and 27.7 lb.-ft. of torque, a top speed of 59 mph, and a claimed 85-mile range. Is this the EV we’ve all been waiting for? We can’t answer that yet, but are excited to find out.

Read more about the 2025 Husqvarna Pioneer here.

It only took one peek at this new limited-edition version of Moto Guzzi’s recently updated (new for 2024) Stelvio to fall in love. It was already an attractive motorcycle, but the 2025 Duecento Tributo livery (celebrating 200 years of the Passo dello Stelvio Alpine pass) is a home run. But to be on this list you can’t just have a pretty face. Guzzi’s now three-year-old 1,042cc compact-block engine that first appeared in the Mandello was always meant to find a home in the Stelvio, and perhaps due to the popularity of ADV-style machines, is the most logical application. The Stelvio DT gets the Rider Assistance Solution (RAS), a suite of radar-powered safety features standard, in addition to standard heated grips and seats, centerstand, TPMS, quickshifter, and cruise control. We can’t wait to slay some alpine hairpins on one.

Read more about the 2025 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Duecento Tributo here.

If Ducati’s new Panigale V4′s 210 hp sounds intimidating, but has you lusting for a Rosso Corsa sportbike, the just announced Panigale V2 may be the answer. The V2 and its naked sibling the Streetfighter V2 use the brand-new 890cc, 120 hp engine that features non-desmo DOHC four-valve-per-cylinder heads with, get this, valve springs. The engine is Ducati’s lightest V-twin ever, weighing just 120 pounds. You can read Kevin Cameron’s V2 technical preview here. The bike itself is a clean-sheet design and weighs just 390 pounds dry. It has an aluminum monocoque chassis, double-sided swingarm, Brembo M50 Monoblock brakes, and a full suite of rider aids. This might just be the ultimate trackday bike for mere mortal sportbike enthusiasts. We’ll ride one at Mugello, please.

Read more about the 2025 Ducati Panigale V2 here.

Wild Cards: Honda Supercharged V3 and BMW Concept F 450 GS

OK, we couldn’t overlook two of the most exciting things shown at EICMA, even though there is no guarantee that either of them will actually make it to production. But one can dream, right?

First up, how can you not get excited about Honda’s prototype V3 engine? One look at this gives us flashbacks to Honda’s RC211V V-5 MotoGP engine that took Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden to world championships. The layout has two forward-tilted cylinders and the third extending to the back in a 75-degree Vee. Sources claim the engine displaces around 850cc. But if that’s not cool enough, an electric supercharger sits just above the front cylinder bank. The advantage of an electric unit is that it doesn’t rely on engine speed to develop boost, which means it can be spun up to help create low-end torque. The best news? Honda intends to bring it to production in the near future.

Read more about Honda’s Prototype V3 engine here.

Finally, how can we not get excited about BMW’s Concept F 450 GS? This bike appears to seek performance instead of chasing the entry-level market. Bikes like the Kove FSE 450R Rally have been making headlines, proving that riders are looking for lighter, better-handling, rally-style machines that can actually handle serious off-road riding unlike bigger adventure-touring machines. But unlike so many Dakar-style machines, this little 450 is a parallel twin that makes a claimed 48 hp. The chassis features off-road-ready suspension with a beefy inverted and fully adjustable fork, and a shock that has load-dependent damping. It weighs a claimed 386 pounds, which may not be light for an enduro, but surely is for an adventure model. BMW says it’s near production-ready, so now we’ll have to wait. But raise your hand if you want to take a rip on this little ADV.

Read more about BMW’s prototype F 450 GS here.