The public vote for the 2026 Bike of the Year is under way, with 10 motorcycles competing for a place in the final stage. The shortlist spans the wider motorcycle market, and each participant can mark up to three choices rather than being limited to a single favourite.

The voting rules

Participation is free and closes at 10pm UK time on 11 November 2026. Voters must provide a valid email address, and each person may submit one set of selections. Repeated, automated or fraudulent entries can be removed to protect the integrity of the result. There is no prize or other incentive attached to casting a vote.

How the finalists will be chosen

Once the public ballot ends, the three motorcycles with the highest number of verified public votes will advance. They will then be considered by a judging panel that includes editorial representatives and representatives of Carole Nash. The three finalists will be revealed after the public vote closes, while the 2026 Bike of the Year will be announced later in the year.