Modern Classic Motorcycle News – ‘Bike of the Year’ 2026 – Nominations
🏍️ We are now seeking nominations for Modern Classic Motorcycle News favourites of 2026 🏍️
Will last year’s winner ‘The Bobber’ Triumph again
The nomination period will be open from 19th October and run until 1st November 2026 and then voting will open.
✨The 2026 Award Categories:
🏆 Best Modern Classic above 500cc – honouring the machine that redefines retro with modern mastery. – New for 2026
🏆 Best Modern Classic Below 500cc – honouring the machine that redefines retro with modern mastery. – New for 2026
🏆 Best Naked/Roadster above 500cc – celebrating raw performance and street-ready style. – New for 2026
🏆 Best Naked/Roadster below 500cc – celebrating raw performance and street-ready style. – New for 2026
🏆 Best Electric/Hybrid Motorcycle of the Year
🏆 Modern Classic – Manufacturer of the Year – recognising the brand that sets the standard for heritage-inspired perfection.
🏆 Naked/Roadster – Manufacturer of the Year – rewarding innovation, design, and dominance in the roadster segment
🏆 Overall Bike of the Year – winners of best bike categories go forward to win the overall bike of the year.
🏆 Dealer of the Year 2026 – New for 2026
🏆 Clothing/Apparel Brand of the Year 2026 – New for 2026
Like last year, we are asking readers to nominate their favourites of 2026 in the Award Categories below: Please note the models must be from late 2025 and 2026
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Modern Classic Motorcycle News – ‘Bike of the Year’ 2025 Results
Original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk and published by Frank Duggan. Frank is the Founder and Editor of Modern Classic Motorcycle News, an independent motorcycle publication covering modern classic motorcycles, roadsters, scramblers, cruisers, electric motorcycles and the wider motorcycle industry.
