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Indian Motorcycle rolls out 2026 range with the new Sport Scout RT

Indian Motorcycle recently announced its model year lineup for 2026, headlined by the all-new Sport Scout RT, as well as updated paint and graphics schemes to multiple models, and new accessories across its cruiser, bagger, and touring range.
“ Scout is a market-leading, globally recognized icon, and with the debut of the Sport Scout RT, we’ re redefining what it means to ride an Indian Scout,” says Aaron Jax, vice president of Indian Motorcycle.“ Through a host of new updates across the lineup, we’ re not just holding our ground as the best cruiser on the road— we’ re raising the bar by offering riders around the world an unrivaled way to experience the open road.”
SPORT SCOUT RT Leveraging the style and proportions of Scout’ s DNA— powered by a 1250cc V-twin engine, tucked into a next-generation steel tube frame— Sport Scout RT features a modern design and adds a more aggressive and capable spirit to the Scout lineup. Locking rigid saddlebags offer more than 10 gallons of weatherproof storage, capable of fitting an entire set of
riding gear, with a top-down design that maximizes cargo capacity.
It features new color-matched fenders and quarter fairing paired with new graphics, while gloss black 5.5−inch moto style risers with machine highlights come standard. Machined triples and moto handlebars complete the package, both in custom looks and dialed ergonomics. Its sport solo seat provides lower back support and offers comfort on longer rides, and the quarter fairing keeps wind off the rider’ s chest. The 19−inch front wheel adds to the aggressive nature of the bike, both in design and agile handling.
Starting at $ 16,999, the Sport Scout RT is available in the Limited + Tech trim in Black Smoke, Chalk, and Sunset Red Metallic.
FRESH PAINT AND GRAPHICS Leading the 2026 color palette is Indian’ s allnew Black Crystal and Super Graphite with Championship Gold accent finish, available for the 101 Scout, Chieftain PowerPlus, and Indian Challenger. Other colors include:
• Deep Blue Metallic: Scout Classic, Indian Chief, Chieftain, Chieftain PowerPlus,
Indian Challenger, Roadmaster PowerPlus, and Indian Pursuit.
• Chalk: Super Chief, Indian Challenger, Roadmaster PowerPlus, and Indian Pursuit
• Indy Red: Sport Chief
• Cascade Green Metallic with Black Metallic: Roadmaster PowerPlus and Indian Pursuit.
Roadmaster also adds Deep Blue Metallic with Silver Quartz Metallic.
Alongside these new colors, Indian refreshes its tank graphics across the Chief Dark Horse, Sport Chief, Super Chief Limited, and Super Chief Dark Horse.
INDIAN ACCESSORIES The 2026 Indian Motorcycle accessory catalog offers a curated range, enabling riders to tailor their bike with added comfort, expanded storage, and enhanced audio.
INDIAN SCOUT
• PowerBand Audio Bluetooth speaker
• Locking rigid saddlebags
• Adjustable brake and clutch levers by Gilles Tooling
• 8−inch pullback handlebars risers
Indian says the new Sport Scout RT delivers aggressive style and increased capability with factory-fitted locking rigid saddlebags.( Photo: Indian Motorcycle)
INDIAN CHIEF
• Two-up, two-tone high bolster seat
• Syndicate reduced reach seat
• 2−inch pullback handlebars
• 8−inch pullback Moto handlebar risers
BAGGER AND TOURING
• Spirit Lake saddlebag and trunk liner travel bags
• Spirit Lake wheeled touring bag
The 2026 Indian Motorcycle lineup started shipping to dealers in November.

Norton Motorcycles prepares for its next chapter with 2026 model launch

British bike manufacturer Norton Motorcycles announced its resurgence with the unveiling of two sports bikes and two middleweight adventure bikes at EICMA 2025, with plans to sell and service the new models at more than 200 showrooms across North America, Europe, and Asia in 2026.
After being acquired by India-based motorcycle manufacturer TVS Motor Company in 2020, Norton has received more than $ 230 million in investments towards its new headquarters in Solihull, West Midlands.
Norton’ s new HQ operates as a global hub for research, development, and design, and has the scale to build 8,000 motorcycles a year. Norton now benefits from TVS’ s wider manufacturing systems and supply chain infrastructures, while maintaining independent design and brand control in the UK. Recent expansion and refitting in readiness for production of the all-new Manx model line— unveiled at EICMA 2025— has resulted in a 25 % increase in the company’ s workforce.
“ Norton is a proudly British brand with a UK base for our design, development, and engineering, and through TVS Motor, it now has a platform for a global manufacturing and distribution network,” says Richard Arnold, executive director of Norton Motorcycles.
THE RANGE The Manx— a naked streetfighter— and the Manx R— Norton’ s modern superbike— are both powered by a 1,200cc V4 engine, delivering 204hp and 130 Nm of
Norton and TVS Motor Company executives showcase the company’ s newest motorcycle lineup at EICMA 2025 in Milan, Italy.( Photo: Norton)
torque output. Norton’ s two middleweight adventure bikes, the Atlas and Atlas GT are both powered by a 585cc, 270−degree crank twin-cylinder engine, and are versatile enough for touring or daily commutes, with the Atlas more capable for off-road and adventure riding.

Brabus, KTM bring luxury to the hyper-naked category

Brabus— the German brand specializing in high-performance tuning and luxury vehicle manufacturing— in collaboration with KTM, released the all-new Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition, a successor to the Brabus 1300 R with a production limit of 100 units worldwide.
Three years after Brabus first announced its entry into the global luxury motorcycle segment, the German company says it combined decades of design experience with the performance-driven ethos of Austrian manufacturer KTM. The 1400 R Signature Edition is the first luxury hyper naked bike of a brand-new model series— defined by an all-new signature aesthetic that offers even more power.
LOOK AND STYLE Using the 2025 KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO as its technological platform, the Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition is defined by the company’ s black and bold design aesthetic. Boasting an exclusive Widestar bodywork concept, enhanced by the Mid-
With a price tag coming in at just under $ 50,000, the Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition has a limited production of just 100 units.( Photos: KTM)
night Veil body color, is a tribute to Brabus’ high-performance supercars.
In the front, the fender and LED headlight unit are equipped with a daytime running light configuration. It’ s framed by a tailor-made carbon fiber mask, integrating with the internal ram-air intake system for optimized airflow.
Custom side spoilers featuring carbon fiber accents underscore its profile, and the carbon fiber fuel tank fairing includes integrated Dinamica grips, while the car- bon side fairing and ignition lock cover, premium upholstery, and the carbon belly pan create further highlights.
POWER AND PERFORMANCE The Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition is equipped with a 1,350cc LC8 V-Twin engine. The two-cylinder, four-stroke powerhouse produces 190hp and 145 Nm of system torque. Operating in perfect interplay with the dualpipe exhaust integrated under the carbon fiber undertray, it generates a soundscape that matches the bike’ s aggressive looks.
The Monoblock II EVO platinum edition wheels are 17 inches in diameter and are manufactured using forging and CNC machining technology. The lightweight threespoke structure optimizes stability and handling, ensuring that the luxury hyper naked bike corners with precision.
RIDEABILITY AND TECH The limited-edition luxury hyper naked bike features the latest in Brembo’ s Hypure four-piston monoblock brake system technology. The front calipers grip 320 mm Wave brake discs, while the rear calipers utilize a twin-piston floating caliper paired with a 240 mm Wave disk. Courtesy of their distinctive design prioritizing advanced heat transferring and weight reduction, the system significantly improves control and stopping power.
The machine’ s adaptive handling is further enhanced by WP Apex semiactive technology suspension, boasting electronically controlled magnetic valves for variable damping and sophisticated variability— from maximum comfort to track-ready stiffness and support, and is paired with the adjustable rear shock absorber.
It features five dedicated ride modes, including street, sport, rain, performance, and track. A large, full-color TFT display offers clear access to all settings and ride modes via intuitive, illuminated handlebar switches, and the interface provides essential riding information easily.
ACCESSORIES AND AVAILABILITY The Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition is listed at 41,933 euros in Germany, which is roughly $ 48,300. Each of the 100 units is delivered with an exclusive range of extended accessories. These include a tailormade indoor cover and a Brabus exhibition carpet. Also included is a leather ignition key cover as well as a carbon fiber key box containing one of 100 CNC-machined tabletop emblems for display.
For more information on the Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition, go to KTM. com.