EICMA 2025 Sport Touring Round-up

The 2025 EICMA motorcycle exhibition in Milan, Italy, concluded earlier this month on November 9th, leaving a lot to think about in its wake. Certainly, gorgeous sportbikes from Ducati and others were drawing attention like umbrella girls at a MotoGP event. Keeping emotions in check, we focused on new motorcycle and gear announcements that sport-touring riders will find most useful. Not as sexy – but hey, this is our bread and butter.

So, we sifted through a stack of product announcements covering everything from new bikes to advances in motorcycle electronics and the latest in safety tech to bring you highlights.  Let’s start with a brief introduction to the EICMA.an Italian abbreviation for International Exhibition of Bicycles, Motorcycles, and Accessories.

EICMA at a Glance

Now in its 82nd year, EICMA – the Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori – remains the world’s largest and most influential motorcycle exhibition. The 2025 show ran from November 4th through the 9th at Fiera Milano Rho in Italy, hosting more than 730 exhibitors representing over 2,000 brands from 50 countries.

The theme this year, “That’s Amore,” paid tribute to the passion that fuels motorcycling. Organizers leaned into that message with displays that mixed Italian design flair and engineering precision. From major manufacturers to small startups, the show floor and outdoor MotoLive arena offered a full view of where two-wheel innovation is heading.

Exciting New Sport Touring Motorcycles

EICMA 2025 showed a motorcycle market in transition. Chinese manufacturers continued their rapid climb with increasingly sophisticated, value-priced machines, while established brands leaned toward refinements rather than ground-up redesigns. Adventure bikes remained present but less dominant than in past years, hinting that interest may be shifting back toward road-focused touring.

Amid that landscape, two introductions stood out for sport-touring riders: Honda’s long-anticipated CB1000GT and Yamaha’s Tracer 7 GT equipped with the new Y-AMT semi-automatic transmission.

Honda CB1000GT

Honda used EICMA to unveil the CB1000GT, a new sport-touring motorcycle built on the same 999 cc inline-four platform as the CB1000 Hornet. Developed under the concept “High Performance Tourer – going faster, farther with comfort –”, the GT features full touring bodywork, a five-position adjustable windscreen with 81 mm of vertical range, and a redesigned seat-rail structure for improved stability when carrying a passenger or luggage.

The CB1000GT comes equipped with Honda’s electronically controlled suspension (EERA) as standard, using a steel diamond frame shared with the Hornet. Four preset riding modes – Standard, Sport, Rain, and Tour – plus a User mode allow riders to tailor power delivery, engine braking, traction control, and ABS intervention.

Other features include a standard quick shifter, Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity, and a range of genuine Honda accessories introduced alongside the new model.

Honda’s announcement specifies that the CB1000GT is “scheduled to go on sale in Europe, Japan, as well as Asia & Oceania and other regions.” At this time, Honda has not confirmed U.S. availability, pricing, or timing.  Find more details in the Honda press release.

Yamaha Tracer 7 GT with Y-AMT

Yamaha expanded its middleweight touring lineup with the latest Tracer 7 GT, a model designed to blend everyday versatility with long-distance capability. Power comes from Yamaha’s proven 689 cc CP2 parallel-twin engine, producing 72.4 HP at 8,750 rpm and 50.2 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm – numbers that have made this engine a favorite for its solid mid-range pull and approachable character.

For 2026, the Tracer 7 GT is available with Yamaha’s new Y-AMT semi-automatic transmission. The system removes the clutch lever entirely, allowing riders to shift with a finger-operated trigger or let the ECU handle gear changes automatically, a welcome feature for touring riders facing mixed traffic or long days on the road. Cruise control is also standard, functioning in third gear and above 25 mph, and adjustable in 1 mph or 6 mph increments.

The GT package adds several touring-focused components, including hard side cases, a taller windscreen, and heated grips. A 4.8 gallon fuel tank and adjustable seat height (33.3 – 34.1 inches) support a wide range of riders and travel needs. A new 5-inch TFT display provides smartphone connectivity through Yamaha’s MyRide system, offering navigation and ride data with a modern user interface.

Chassis updates include a longer swingarm and a 58.9 inch wheelbase designed to improve stability when carrying luggage. Suspension consists of 41 mm upside-down forks and a rear shock with a remote preload adjuster useful when switching between solo and two-up riding.

Yamaha has announced that the Tracer 7 GT will begin rolling out in Europe in January 2026, with pricing set at £10,554 for the Y-AMT model and £10,204 for the 6-speed manual version. As of this writing, Yamaha has not specified U.S. market availability, timing, or MSRP. Find more details on the British edition of the Yamaha website .

In Other Motorcycle News

Among other announcements, both Moto Guzzi and Honda introduced new color options. Moto Guzzi refreshed color schemes for several V7, V85 and Stelvio models inspired by the brand’s heritage (no announced change for the V100 line).  New colors include light sand (sabbia camo) and a hard-to-miss lime green known as verde legnano, as well as Monza red (rosso Monza). Honda likewise updated color options on the NT1100 sport tourer for 2026 offering DCT buyers the choice of Iridium Gray Metallic or last year’s Pearl Hawkeye Blue.

Further emphasizing a point made earlier, Chinese manufacturers continued to expand their presence and technical sophistication. The Kove 350RR, fresh off Beñat Fernández’s SSP300 World Championship title, stood out as a signal of growing Chinese capability. Looking beyond Kove, CFMoto, Voge, ZXMoto, and Benelli (now part of the Qianjiang Group) all showcased notable innovations.

Electric motorcycles were prominent as well, highlighted by Honda’s first-ever fully electric model – a clear indication that major OEMs sense opportunity in the electric motorcycle market. Still, electric powertrains appear to be years away from earning the confidence of long-range sport touring riders.

Innovation in Rider Electronics

EICMA 2025 delivered a notable wave of technology aimed at improving rider awareness, connectivity, and safety.

Augmented Reality: EyeLights in Helmets and on Motorcycles

French technology company EyeLights made one of the biggest impressions at the show. Their augmented-reality platform appeared in both a production motorcycle and the first helmet with fully integrated AR.

Morbidelli T1002VX – HUD on the Windscreen

The Morbidelli T1002VX became the first motorcycle to feature EyeLights’ 10.5-inch high-definition heads-up display (HUD) projected directly onto the inside of the windscreen. Riders can switch between simplified, sport, and connected modes, accessing navigation and mobility apps with a single touch while keeping vital metrics directly in their line of sight.

Shoei GT-Air 3 Smart – AR Built into the Visor

EyeLights also partnered with Shoei to debut the GT-Air 3 Smart – the first motorcycle helmet with an integrated AR display. A nano-OLED visor projects speed, navigation prompts, phone alerts, and radar warnings three meters ahead of the rider, resulting in a claimed 32 percent improvement in reaction-time. The helmet includes universal intercom support, an unlimited-range communication feature, active noise cancellation, and integrated Siri and Google voice assistants.

BikePlay Pro by Midland: Smartphone Mirroring for the Road

Another standout was BikePlay Pro, a major upgrade to Midland’s connected-riding display system. With full Android and Apple mirroring, BikePlay Pro turns the motorcycle into an extension of the smartphone – offering instant access to maps, calls, messages, and voice assistants via a larger, brighter 5.5-inch anti-glare touchscreen usable with gloves.

The optional BikePlay Extension Kit adds front and rear QFHD cameras for 360° dashcam coverage, tire-pressure monitoring, improved night vision, and a handlebar remote for hands-on-the-bars control. A new waterproof quick-release USB-C connector and RAM-mount compatibility make the system easily removable. With its modular add-on ecosystem, BikePlay Pro aims to become a customizable “smart travel companion” for modern riders.

Viber Alert: Seat-Integrated Safety Warnings

This one is odd but interesting.  Italian start-up Viber Alert introduced a fresh approach to rider warnings using vibrating actuators integrated into the motorcycle seat. Instead of relying solely on visual or audible cues, the system transmits directional or hazard alerts through tactile feedback, allowing riders to stay informed without taking their eyes off the road.

Thanks to partnerships with Corbin (U.S.) and Soft Italia Spa (OEM manufacturer), Viber Alert’s technology will be available in both aftermarket and factory saddles.

RiderDome: AI-Powered Hazard Detection

Another major leap in safety came from RiderDome, which debuted its ARAS system (advanced rider assistance system), the world’s first fully connected, AI-powered motorcycle safety platform. Using on-board AI and computer-vision processing, RiderDome can recognize hazards in real time and alert the rider instantly, with the goal of dramatically reducing accident risk.

Already in use by global brands such as Coca-Cola, Deliveroo, Grab, and Singapore Post, RiderDome is now working with several motorcycle OEMs to integrate the technology directly into future models.

Cardo Beyond GTS and GT: Integrated Smart Helmets

Cardo Systems also used EICMA to announce their entry into a new category: fully integrated smart helmets. The BEYOND GTS and BEYOND GT models, after four years of development, merge helmet construction and communications into a unified system.

The flagship GTS features a carbon-fiber shell, multi-density EPS liner, Pinlock 200 lens, refined aerodynamics, and both ECE 22.06 and DOT certification. Cardo’s electronics package includes Dynamic Mesh Communication for group chats up to 2 km (1.24 miles), Bluetooth, voice control, automatic power-on, a Crash Alert impact-detection system, and an active brake light. The more affordable GT model delivers the same communication features in a fiberglass shell.

Closing Thoughts

The breadth of products on display at EICMA is overwhelming with more than 730 exhibitors from 50 countries filling the show floor. While we focused on exciting news about motorcycles and rider-electronics, EICMA’s gear and accessories halls offered products of interest to sport-touring riders in other categories such as luggage systems, protective apparel and tires.  In the coming months, we will dig deeper and wider into these and other products as they become available.

Looking ahead beyond EICMA, and bit closer to home, the motorsports industry gathers again in California at AIMExpo 2026 this January.  We’ll be there to bring you the latest updates.