Modern Classic Motorcycle News Roundup: Top Bike Stories This Week | October 18th, 2026
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It was a fairly slow week for news coverage, but there’s still plenty to explore in the Modern Classic Motorcycle News weekly round-up for the week ending 18th October 2026. We begin with Royal Enfield and Hedon’s collaboration, bringing timeless design and contemporary craft together, before catching up with our UK Market Watch for 13th October. Yamaha brings a touch of the ’90s back with its new XSR900 livery, while registrations open for the Royal Enfield 125th Anniversary Edition Hypershift Classic 650.
This week’s accessories and riding kit include the all-new R&G AeroBlast horn, Dainese Smart GO airbag and CPMC N6, bringing wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to motorcycles. We also look at Roof’s 2026–2027 helmet collection and Duchinni’s armoured hoodie for young riders. Meanwhile, Lee 101 and Indian Motorcycle celebrate the spirit of the original rider, and the Triumph Speed 400 takes the spotlight in this week’s featured Apex66 motorcycle competition.
Plus, catch up with our latest videos on YouTube –
- Spain Wins Triumph Originals 2026 | Tamarit Motorcycles’ Time Capsule Scrambler https://youtu.be/ODW4285fkmo
- BMW Motorrad Presents the New BMW F 450 R | First Look https://youtu.be/Iv-BmReaJzE
- Triumph Releases First Look at Four New Models for 2027: https://youtu.be/cDy0mfSxJcg
- New Triumph Bonneville T40 & T40 Black | First Look: https://youtu.be/F_TKZ2Ojv2M
- 2027 Honda Rebel CMX500 & CMX1100 | New Colours & Finishes https://youtu.be/1xm2TQQJHZY
Modern Classic Motorcycle News – Week Ending 18th October 2026
It was a fairly slow week for news coverage, but there’s still plenty to explore in the Modern Classic Motorcycle News weekly round-up for the week ending 18th October 2026. We begin with Royal Enfield and Hedon’s collaboration, bringing timeless design and contemporary craft together, before catching up with our UK Market Watch for 13th October. Yamaha brings a touch of the ’90s back with its new XSR900 livery, while registrations open for the Royal Enfield 125th Anniversary Edition Hypershift Classic 650.
This week’s accessories and riding kit include the all-new R&G AeroBlast horn, Dainese Smart GO airbag and CPMC N6, bringing wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to motorcycles. We also look at Roof’s 2026–2027 helmet collection and Duchinni’s armoured hoodie for young riders. Meanwhile, Lee 101 and Indian Motorcycle celebrate the spirit of the original rider, and the Triumph Speed 400 takes the spotlight in this week’s featured Apex66 motorcycle competition.
Royal Enfield X Hedon: Timeless Design Meets Contemporary Craft
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Modern Classic Motorcycle News UK Market Watch – 13th October 2026
Welcome to another Modern Classic Motorcycle News UK Market Briefing, where we bring you the latest motorcycle launches, model-year updates, confirmed UK pricing and important developments from the motorcycle industry.
Ensuring you can easily be heard while riding is essential to maximising your safety on the road, and the all-new R&G AeroBlast Horn delivers an impressive 120 decibels: around four times louder than a standard motorcycle horn!
For more than seven decades, Yamaha has built a reputation for combining innovation, performance and iconic design, creating motorcycles that have left a lasting mark on both the road and the racetrack.
Over 30 years ago, Dainese invented the motorcycle airbag and started a revolution in rider safety. Over the years, other brands followed, technology evolved, airbags became recognised worldwide as the most important safety innovations ever developed for motorcycling.
Lee 101 and Indian Motorcycle Unite to Celebrate the Spirit of the Original Rider
Lee®, the iconic American denim brand, today announced the launch of the Lee 101® x Indian Motorcycle capsule collection, bringing together two enduring symbols of American craftsmanship.
CPMC N6 Brings Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to Motorcycles
CPMC N6 Brings Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to Motorcycles with Simple Installation and Quick-Release Design
Roof 2026-2027 Collection: The world’s lightest carbon full-face helmet arrives at dealers, with fresh looks across the range.
This Week’s Featured Motorcycle Apex66 Competition | Speed 400
Fancy riding away on your dream bike? This week's featured competition from Apex66 Competitions could make it happen!
New AA-rated Cypher armoured hoodie from Duchinni™ Youth blends everyday comfort and style with grown-up motorcycle protection.
Royal Enfield 125th Anniversary Edition Hypershift Classic 650 – Registrations Open
Alchemy of a Classic: Royal Enfield 125th Anniversary Edition Hypershift Classic 650 - Registrations Open
Plus, catch up with our latest videos on YouTube – Watch on our YouTube Channel.
- Spain Wins Triumph Originals 2026 | Tamarit Motorcycles’ Time Capsule Scrambler https://youtu.be/ODW4285fkmo
- BMW Motorrad Presents the New BMW F 450 R | First Look https://youtu.be/Iv-BmReaJzE
- Triumph Releases First Look at Four New Models for 2027: https://youtu.be/cDy0mfSxJcg
- New Triumph Bonneville T40 & T40 Black | First Look: https://youtu.be/F_TKZ2Ojv2M
- 2027 Honda Rebel CMX500 & CMX1100 | New Colours & Finishes https://youtu.be/1xm2TQQJHZY
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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.
