Recent news includes updates from Honda, BMW Motorrad, and Indian Motorcycle. The announcements, covered during Daytona Bike Week, include a new model certification, a custom motorcycle reveal, and a headquarters relocation.

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2026 Honda CB1000F Certified for US Market

The 2026 Honda CB1000F has been officially certified for the US market. According to webbikeworld.com, this model blends classic AMA Superbike aesthetics with modern electronics, including an IMU-based system.

  • The CB1000F pays homage to Freddie Spencer’s AMA-spec CB750F.
  • It features a 1,000cc inline-four engine derived from the 2017 CBR1000RR Fireblade.
  • The engine is tuned for a "Best Balanced Roadster" experience, producing 122 horsepower and 76 pound-feet of torque. Intake funnels are narrower, and cam timing is revised to shift the power curve lower.
  • It includes a six-axis IMU, cornering ABS, and lean-sensitive traction control, managed via a 5-inch TFT display.
  • The suspension consists of fully adjustable 41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted forks and radial-mount Nissin four-piston calipers.

Honda aims to challenge the premium retro-naked segment with this model, webbikeworld.com reports.

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BMW R 1300 R SuperHooligan Celebrates Daytona Victory

BMW Motorrad has introduced the R 1300 R SuperHooligan, a one-off custom build. According to webbikeworld.com, it commemorates the 50th anniversary of Steve McLaughlin’s 1976 Daytona victory on a BMW R 90 S.

  • The bike features orange livery and the number 83, referencing McLaughlin’s original racer.
  • It includes carbon-fiber bodywork to reduce weight.
  • The subframe has blue accents matching the M-RR’s brake calipers.
  • It has a carbon front wheel from the M 1000 RR and fully adjustable Wilbers suspension components, with forks extended by 30mm.
  • The engine is the standard 145-horsepower Boxer, enhanced with an Akrapovič titanium exhaust system.
  • The bike achieves a top speed of 171 miles per hour.

BMW brand ambassador Nate Kern showcased the R 1300 R SuperHooligan in the Mission Foods Super Hooligan series during Daytona Bike Week, according to webbikeworld.com.

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Indian Motorcycle Announces New Headquarters in Minnesota

Following its acquisition by Carolwood LP, Indian Motorcycle has signed a seven-year lease for a new headquarters in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Webbikeworld.com notes the 37,832-square-foot facility is located about 45 miles from its previous location in Medina.

  • Heavy manufacturing will remain in Monticello, Montana, and Spirit Lake, Iowa.
  • The Minnesota HQ will support “greater vertical integration and faster prototyping,” according to ADVRider.
  • The location will house executive leadership, brand development, operations, and product prototyping.
  • CEO Mike Kennedy emphasized the importance of remaining in Minnesota.