EICMA 2026: the cross bikes and old racing glories
The Kawasaki KX327, KTM Factory Edition and Honda CRF 450R Works Edition shared the spotlight with significant racing and non-racing motorcycles from earlier eras.

EICMA 2026 had a strong appeal for off-road enthusiasts, with three names standing out among the show’s main attractions: the Kawasaki KX327, KTM Factory Edition and Honda CRF 450R Works Edition. Those motorcycles were central to the anticipation surrounding the motocross side of the event, giving the exhibition a clear cross-bike focus.
The display was not confined to new machinery. It also included significant motorcycles from earlier eras, covering both racing machines and notable models from outside competition. That combination broadened the story beyond new-product interest, placing current cross motorcycles alongside older examples that represented different parts of the motorcycle world’s history.
The 2026 edition was described as the largest in EICMA’s history, and the tour extended through all ten exhibition halls. For visitors interested in motocross, that scale brought together the KX327, KTM Factory Edition and CRF 450R Works Edition with older racing and non-racing motorcycles. The result was a display that connected the latest cross-bike highlights with the show’s wider historical dimension.
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