Motorcycle Bulletin UK — UK Motorcycle Editorial Briefing – 22nd September 2026
Motorcycle Bulletin UK — Editorial Briefing
Cut-off: 22 September 2026
Stories already covered in the previous briefing—Kawasaki Ninja H2, KTM 790 Duke, Ducati Desmo450 SM and Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex launch news—are excluded unless there is a material UK update.
1. UK motorcycle market grows 17% in August as adventure and naked bikes lead recovery
Summary: MCIA figures show the UK L-category market grew 17% year-on-year in August 2026, with registrations up 15.7% year-to-date. Adventure bikes rose 41.4% for the month, competition machines 31%, and naked motorcycles 23.3%.
2. Triumph 2027 Speed Twin 1200 TFC
Summary: Triumph’s UK still has the 18 August Speed Twin 1200 TFC as its latest actual new-model announcement; subsequent September news is primarily racing, promotions and Sam Sunderland’s Tiger 1200 circumnavigation attempt.
3. Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex now listed on the UK model range
Summary: Royal Enfield’s UK site now lists the Guerrilla 450 Apex with a revised forward riding position, detachable rear cowl, road-focused Vredestein tyres, updated styling and the 452cc engine producing 40PS and 40Nm. The UK model is available to book for test rides.
UK position: The Apex is now presented on Royal Enfield’s UK product site in Apex Red and Apex Black, the regular Guerrilla range currently starts at £4,999 with the Apex Red and Black sitting at £5,049
4. KTM expands its confirmed 2027 UK line-up, including 690 Rally and Freeride E
Summary: KTM’s UK website now lists a broad 2027 range, including the 690 Rally, 450 Rally Replica, 690 Enduro R, 690 SMC R, updated EXC enduro models and the 2027 Freeride E electric enduro. UK prices and delivery dates are not yet shown for every model.
5. Husqvarna announces 2027 Pro enduro machines and UK demo activity
Summary: Husqvarna Mobility has announced its latest Pro enduro models, including the TE 300 Pro and FE 350 Pro, equipped with competition-focused upgrades and Technical Accessories. Husqvarna is also promoting UK Enduro Demo Days, giving riders access to the 2027 range.
6. Honda WN7 remains the strongest electric watchlist model for the UK
Summary: Honda UK continues to list the WN7 under its forthcoming motorcycle range. Honda quotes an 18kW water-cooled motor, 100Nm of torque and a 217kg kerb weight. The UK page confirms the model is intended for the market, and priced at £12,999
No fresh, confirmed UK launch or specification changes found in this window for BSA, BMW Motorrad, CFMOTO, Ducati beyond the already covered Desmo450 SM, Harley-Davidson, Indian, LiveWire, Suzuki, Yamaha, Vmoto or Zero.
