Modern Classic Motorcycle News Roundup: Top Bike Stories This Week | August 16th, 2026
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Week Ending 16th August 2026
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This week in Modern Classic Motorcycle News, there’s plenty happening across the modern-classic and wider motorcycle world. Indian Motorcycle has unveiled the new Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition, while Issue 73 of Modern Classic Motorcycle News brings together the latest 2027 motorcycles, riding gear, armoured jeans and industry news—first for our YouTube Members and now available to non-members. We also take a closer look at the Triumph Scrambler 400 X with our full walk-around and revisit the 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS, asking whether Kawasaki’s retro roadster is still the ultimate modern classic.
There’s plenty of new kit and technology too. Cardo expands its connected-riding ecosystem with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Insta360 unveils the new X6 for motovloggers, GBRacing introduces easy-fit Yamaha chain guards, and Oxford launches the Stem Mirror Pro. We also feature RST X Kevlar Tapered Fit Jeans, XCP motorcycle protection products, Kawasaki’s £1,500 hybrid part-exchange offer, plus our guides to the 10 Best Men’s and Women’s Motorcycle Armoured Jeans in the UK for 2026.
Elsewhere, September brings the Romney Marsh Bike Show and Fowlers’ Centenary Party, while this week’s featured Apex66 motorcycle competition gives riders the chance to get their hands on a Yamaha MT-09 SP. It’s another packed week of new motorcycles, riding gear, events, technology and features from Modern Classic Motorcycle News.
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New ‘Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition’
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Members Only: Modern Classic Motorcycle News | 2027 Bikes, Armoured Jeans & More – Issue 73
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Is the Triumph Scrambler 400 X the Best 400cc Scrambler? | Full Walk-Around
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Keep Motorcycle Parts Moving with XCP
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Cardo Expands Its Connected Riding Ecosystem with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
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New Yamaha Easy-Fit Chain Guards From GBRacing – No Drilling or Tapping Required
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MotoVlogging: Insta360 Unveils X6: The Biggest Leap in 360 Capture Yet
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Take Advantage Of Kawasaki’s £1,500 Hybrid Part-Exchange Offer
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Ride into the Romney Marsh Bike Show in September
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New from Oxford: Stem Mirror Pro
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NEW Issue 73 of Modern Classic Motorcycle News | Available NOW for Non-Members
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RST X Kevlar Tapered Fit Jeans: Ultimate Style and Durability
Read the feature on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/rst-x-kevlar-tapered-fit-jeans-review-ultimate-style-and-durability
2026 Kawasaki Z900RS Feature | Is This Still the Ultimate Modern Classic Motorcycle? – Watch it Here
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2026 Kawasaki Z900RS Feature | Is This Still the Ultimate Modern Classic Motorcycle? – Read it Here
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Fowlers’ Centenary Party on Saturday 5th September
Learn more on our website: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/fowlers-centenary-party-on-saturday-5th-september/
10 Best Women’s Motorcycle Armoured Jeans UK 2026 | Top Riding Jeans – Watch it here
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10 Best Women’s Motorcycle Armoured Jeans UK 2026 | Top Riding Jeans – Read it here
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10 Men’s Motorcycle Armoured Jeans UK 2026 | Best Riding Jeans – Watch it here
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10 Men’s Motorcycle Armoured Jeans UK 2026 | Best Riding Jeans -Read it here
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This Week’s Featured Motorcycle Competition from Apex66 | Yamaha MT-09 SP
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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.
