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“With over 1,000 YouTube videos and 380,000 subscribers, and an unstoppable passion for new bikes, Motobob is the ultimate insider to bring you the best of EICMA! We’ve teamed up with him to showcase his top picks, all heading to MCL25.

“Get ready to discover just some of the show-stopping machines you’ll be able to see at MCL.“

Check out MotoBob’s Top Ten ‘Must See’ bikes at MCL25:

BMW F450GS
BSA Thunderbolt
Ducati Hypermotard V2
Honda CB1000GT
MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro
Norton Manx R
Royal Enfield Bullet 650
Suzuki SV-7GX
Triumph Trident 800
Yamaha R7

And here’s a little bit of details about all of MotoBob’s Top Ten and watch his video reviews here:

BMW F450GS
Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated new bikes for 2026, this baby GS looks like it could be good fun on a relatively small budget. A new parallel twin makes the maximum 48hp allowed in the A2 class, and it tips the scales at 178kg kerb which will sound very appealing to anyone who finds the bigger GS too big. It starts at just under 7 grand although you might want to reserve some extra funds for the spoked wheels which complete the look, and the sport suspension which offers more adjustability.

BSA Thunderbolt
If, however, this still sounds too expensive then you might want to consider one of my favourite looking new bikes of the whole show. BSA have resurrected the Thunderbolt name, but this time it can be found on their first ever adventure bike! With the same 350 single as their bargainous Bantam, it won’t reach the same levels of punch as the Beemer (30hp peak), but it looks fairly off-road ready with tall suspension and oversized spoked wheels, and the styling package has a retro-inspired charm which I personally love. No firm price on this one as of yet but if the Bantam is any indication I’d expect a couple of grand less than the 450GS.

Ducati Hypermotard V2
At the opposite end of the affordability scale we have the new Hypermotard V2 from Ducati, but that still didn’t stop me admiring it on their stand. The base spec is £13,495 but the one you really want, the SP, comes in at a lofty £17,295. For your money you get their brilliant new V2 engine making 120hp peak, a lightweight chassis that tips the scales at 13kg less than the previous gen, and on the SP version there’s Öhlins suspension all round, forged wheels, and Brembo M50 brakes. Hypermotards have always been a wild ride and this one ought to continue that tradition.

Honda CB1000GT
Honda have had a lot of success over the past few years with an aggressive pricing strategy that feels well-matched to the current economic conditions, and for that I think they should be applauded! The CB1000 Hornet, for example, reset our expectations last year in the naked bike segment with a 150hp inline four, a sweet chassis, and a reasonable suite of tech for under 9 grand. 2026 sees the expansion of this platform with the new CB1000F retro announced a few weeks back, but at EICMA they also followed up with a sports-touring interpretation called the CB1000GT. This promises to be a quick, comfy machine, and with Showa’s EERA semi-active suspension on board it should be versatile enough to do both the sport and touring side of things equally well. For £11,999 it’s hard to complain.

MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro
Mamma mia! Bella moto! MV Agusta rightly have a reputation for making beautiful motorcycles (see their tagline – Motorcycle Art) and this new Brutale Serie Oro yet again proves that it’s well-earned. Dramatic shapes, perfect details, and a premium level of finish, it all combines for what I think is the best looking motorcycle that was announced at the whole of EICMA. But before you write it off as another revvy, exotic back-breaker, I should also point out that they’ve done a lot of work to make this bike more usable day-in, day-out. The new 950 EVO triple makes 85% of its peak torque available from right down at 3,500rpm, the wheelbase has been extended for more stability, and the riding position tweaked to balance comfort whilst maintaining a sporty feel.

Norton Manx R
Actually… on reflection it’s an even tie for “best-looking-bike-at-EICMA”. Norton have done an incredible job of their new Manx R, shunning the aero appendages and busy graphics that are typical of the high-end sports bike market, in favour of a clean and sleek aesthetic which I think really hits the mark. This ethos extends to the technical side of the bike too, with a grunty focus for their V4 engine that keeps the power low enough in the rev-range to make it actually accessible out on the road. Do have a look at the cockpit on this bike too – it’s very neatly done and the new switchgear design is a thing of beauty in its own right.

Royal Enfield Bullet 650
Now this one won’t knock your socks off in terms of performance – it’s the same 47hp air-cooled parallel twin as all the other Enfield 650s, but the weight is considerably increased with a very traditional styling approach that includes some additional heavy metal bodywork (long mudguards, fork shrouds). The resulting kerb weight comes in at a hefty 243kg, a good 26kg more than an Interceptor 650 for example, but then this was never meant to be an apex hunter. Waft along and you’ll still have a very pleasant time, and the details, paintwork, and headlight nacelle are all there to be admired when you park up for a brew.

Suzuki SV-7GX
I didn’t see this bike coming at all – it’s an SV650 bottom half with a bigger tank, fairing and luggage up top – but it could be a great option if you want an accessible, reliable, affordable all-rounder. Suzuki are keen to point out that their 650 v-twin has over 25 years of proven performance, although they’ve added an electronic throttle that has allowed them to introduce some modern conveniences like power modes, traction control, and a quickshifter.

Triumph Trident 800
Triumph’s new Trident 800 was announced a few weeks before EICMA, but for many it will have been their first chance to see it in the flesh, as will MCL for the UK. And it’s definitely a bike that you’ll want to see with your own eyes with a brilliant styling package that exceeds the general idea of a bigger Trident 660. On top of that, the 800 triple that was first deployed in their Tiger Sport is thoroughly entertaining so I can’t see this one being anything less than a boatload of fun to ride.

Yamaha R7
Following similar updates for their other CP2 powered bikes, Yamaha have given the R7 an electronic throttle for 2026 which has opened up the possibility of riding modes, traction control, an up & down quickshifter, and cruise control. They’ve also fitted a TFT dash to help with managing all the new settings, but my favourite thing about the 2026 version is the new 70th anniversary paint job which suits this one perfectly and makes for a nice change from their typical blue or black.