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
Modern Classic Motorcycle News – ‘Bike of the Year’ 2025 Results
