If you’ve ever wondered what Honda would build if it were allowed to indulge every kind of rider at once, the answer just arrived in one tidy press release. American Honda is bringing back eight of its most beloved motorcycles and scooters for the 2026 and 2027 model years, and the lineup reads like a greatest-hits album of two-wheel culture: big-bore adventure bikes, tiny retro playthings, city-smart scooters, and even competition-bred trials machines.

This isn’t a tentative refresh—it’s a full-scale reminder of why Honda still sits at the center of the motorcycling universe. From globe-trotting adventurers to first-time riders commuting across town, there’s something here for nearly every two-wheel identity.

The Africa Twin Still Rules the Map

At the top of the food chain is the 2026 Africa Twin, a machine that’s become shorthand for “ride to the end of the earth and back.” Honda continues to offer it in four configurations: standard or Adventure Sports ES, each available with either a traditional manual gearbox or Honda’s trick DCT dual-clutch automatic.

This is the bike for riders who don’t just want to leave town—they want to leave the pavement, the schedule, and maybe even the continent. With MSRPs starting at $15,199 and topping out at $18,599, the Africa Twin remains one of the more attainable entries into the serious adventure-touring club, especially given Honda’s legendary reputation for durability.

In other words, it’s still the motorcycle equivalent of a well-sorted overland rig—quietly confident, ruthlessly capable, and always ready to go farther than you probably should.

MiniMOTO: Small Bikes, Big Personality

On the opposite end of the displacement spectrum, Honda continues to double down on fun.

The Trail125, Dax 125, and Monkey are the brand’s love letter to its 1960s and ’70s golden age, when small bikes made big cultural waves. But these aren’t museum pieces—they’re fuel-injected, ABS-equipped, modern machines that just happen to look like something your coolest uncle rode back in the day.

• The Trail125 ($4,199) is the two-wheeled equivalent of a hiking boot: simple, rugged, and endlessly charming.
• The Dax 125 ($4,199) leans into playful retro style with its T-shaped frame and friendly ergonomics.
• The Monkey ($4,399) is still the class clown of the lineup, blending chrome, plush suspension, and surprising real-world usability.

These bikes aren’t about speed—they’re about smiles per mile, and Honda knows it.

Navi and PCX: Urban Mobility, Honda Style

Then there’s the Navi, which has quietly become one of the best-selling motorcycles in America by doing one simple thing incredibly well: being easy. With a scooter-like automatic transmission, a 109cc engine, and pricing that starts at just $2,199, it’s the gateway drug to motorcycling.

The PCX ($4,349) plays a more refined role. With traction control, LED lighting, under-seat storage, and a USB-C port, it’s basically a two-wheeled commuter pod—efficient, stylish, and far more engaging than sitting in traffic inside a car.

If your daily grind involves crowded streets and tight parking, these two make a compelling case for ditching four wheels.

The ADV160: A Scooter With a Passport

For riders who want their practicality with a side of adventure, the 2027 ADV160 might be the most intriguing machine here. Think of it as a ruggedized PCX: longer-travel suspension, more ground clearance, and styling that looks ready to escape the city.

At $4,499, it’s a relatively affordable way to get a scooter that won’t panic when the pavement ends.

Montesa Cota: Trials Royalty

Finally, Honda hasn’t forgotten the hardcore crowd. The Montesa Cota 4RT 260R ($9,849) and 301RR ($12,949) are purpose-built trials machines, developed with input from multi-time world champion Toni Bou. These bikes exist for one reason: to conquer terrain so technical most riders wouldn’t even try to walk across it.

They’re niche, sure—but they also reinforce Honda’s claim to being serious about every corner of motorcycling.

A Lineup That Actually Makes Sense

What’s striking about Honda’s 2026–2027 lineup isn’t just the breadth—it’s the coherence. Every bike here serves a distinct purpose, yet all of them reflect the same philosophy: make riding accessible, reliable, and genuinely fun.

From the globe-spanning Africa Twin to the pocket-sized Monkey, Honda isn’t just selling machines. It’s selling ways to ride—and reasons to keep riding.

And in an industry increasingly obsessed with chasing trends, that kind of clarity feels refreshingly old-school. Just like a Honda should.

Source: Honda