Modern Classic Motorcycle News Roundup: Top Bike Stories This Week | May 17, 2026
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🏍️ Welcome to our weekly motorcycle news recap for the week ending 17th May ’26, where we cover the latest updates in the motorcycle industry, including new motorcycle models and modern classic motorcycles that are making waves. 🏍️
Stay updated with the latest in the modern classic and naked motorcycle world! This week’s Modern Classic Motorcycle News weekending, 17th May 2026, brings you a quick roundup of exciting announcements, new models, and important events. Don’t miss our breakdown of the best naked motorcycles for 2026 and much more! 🏍️
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 🏍️ 77% There — Help Me Go the Final Mile
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/the-distinguished-gentlemans-ride-%f0%9f%8f%8d%ef%b8%8f-77-there-help-me-go-the-final-mile/
Top 10 Small Naked Bikes: Your Next Ride in 2026?
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Our Subjective Top 10 Smaller-Capacity Naked/Roadsters (UK – 2026)
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New Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RX wears LighTech
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/new-triumph-speed-triple-1200-rx-wears-lightech/
Ruroc Blends High-Tech Protection with Meticulously Engineered Gold Paintwork
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/ruroc-blends-high-tech-protection-with-meticulously-engineered-gold-paintwork/
Ducati’s Centenary year brought thousands of Ducatisti together across the world
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/ducatis-centenary-year-brought-thousands-of-ducatisti-together-across-the-world/
Romney Marsh Ride-In Returns in June
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/romney-marsh-ride-in-returns-in-june/
Best Naked Motorcycles UK 2026: Unleash the Beast!
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Our Subjective Top 10 Higher-Capacity Naked/Roadsters (UK – 2026)
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/our-subjective-top-10-higher-capacity-naked-roadsters-uk-2026
Indian Motorcycle UK celebrates its 125th Anniversary with a gift on selected models registered by Jun 30, 2026
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/indian-motorcycle-uk-celebrates-its-125th-anniversary-with-a-gift-on-selected-models-registered-by-jun-30-2026/
Vespa Celebrates The 80th Anniversary With a Special Edition And an International Event in Rome
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/vespa-celebrates-the-80th-anniversary-with-a-special-edition-and-an-international-event-in-rome/
R&G Unveils A Major Wave Of Products For Ten Manufacturers
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/rg-unveils-a-major-wave-of-products-for-ten-manufacturers/
OptiMate Battery Charger for Bikes & Cars
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/optimate-battery-charger-for-bikes-cars/
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 ABT
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/mv-agusta-brutale-1000-abt/
Honda completes 2026 range updates with new colours for MSX125 Grom
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/honda-completes-2026-range-updates-with-new-colours-for-msx125-grom/
2026 Honda MSX125 GROM in Depth
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Grom Update! 2026 Honda MSX125 New Colours – Simple Static Slideshow
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Fowlers Motorcycles Celebrates Centenary
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/fowlers-motorcycles-celebrates-centenary/
LITELOK Launches Live Theft Intelligence
Learn More Here: https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/litelok-launches-live-theft-intelligence/
Look back at the BSA Scrambler
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What Makes These Modern Classic Motorcycles so Special?
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Biker T-shirts UK: Why Every Rider Needs the Perfect Biker T-Shirt
https://vitessetshirts.co.uk/
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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.
