EICMA 2025 delivered hard — 10 Most Interesting Bikes I Found (video included)

I broke the best stuff down in a 19-minute video; watch it here while you read:
👉 Watch the full EICMA 2025 breakdown on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVScsLKxOGY

Below is a concise written companion to the video — my impressions, what to watch for in the footage, and why these ten bikes grabbed my attention.

🔥 THE LIST:

10 — SWM Bumblebee:

Image source: SWM presenteert futuristisch Bumblebee-concept - MotoMedia

An Italian sci-fi power cruiser that looks like a concept built for a movie set. Clean, aggressive lines and surprising use of details make it stand out in person. In the video I focus on its silhouette and lighting — the shots show how the design reads from different angles.

Watch: look for the close-up of the rear subframe and the headlight sculpting.

9 — Benda P51 Boxer Hybrid Concept

Image source: Benda P51 boxer twin hybrid concept revealed at EICMA 2025

A boxer engine layout married with hybrid tech — visually unusual and interesting because it blends classic architecture with modern drivetrain thinking. In my footage you’ll see how the chassis packaging handles the hybrid components and the unique stance it creates.

Watch: the wide shots that reveal weight distribution and the cockpit ergonomics.

8 — Cyclone RA1000 — Chinese V-twin power cruiser

Image source: Cyclone SR1000 nears production - Australian Motorcycle News

A big, bold V-twin with cruiser proportions but a modern finish. What caught my eye was the balance between aggressive engine character and refined surface treatment. My video captures the bike under show lighting so you can appreciate the finishes.

Watch: the engine detail and the exhaust treatment close-ups.

7 — QJ Motor Equus 600 V4 Café Racer

Image source: QJMotor Equus 600 V4 Café Racer: design italiano e motor V4

A café-racer aesthetic with a V4 attitude — compact, taut, and very deliberate in its lines. The Equus reads like a small-displacement sport machine dressed in old-school clothing. I recorded quick walk-arounds to show how the bodywork flows into the tank and tail.

Watch: the tank-to-seat transition and the headstock angle.

6 — ZXmoto 820RR / 820RR-R / 820RR-RS — 150 HP China superbike

Image source: Six of the best? ZXMOTO aims to be China’s flagship motorcycle manufacturer | Carole Nash

A family of aggressive superbikes that push Chinese engineering into high-power territory. The range shows different levels of aggression and trim — my video compares the three briefly so you can see how the top spec differs in components and finish.

Watch: side-by-side frame and braking hardware shots.

5 — Voge RR500S — inline-four renaissance (475 cc)

Image source: Voge 500RR unveiled - Australian Motorcycle News

An inline-four in the sub-500cc range is an unexpected move — looks sharp, revvy and compact. The RR500S felt like a nod to a lost middleweight performance era. I recorded audio and visuals to capture how small-displacement multis can still look and behave like proper sportbikes.

Watch: the engine area and the intake/exhaust detailing.

4 — CFMOTO V4 SR-RR Prototype

Image source: CFMoto V4 SR-RR: 210 hp liter class superbike revealed

CFMOTO going V4 in prototype form is interesting because it shows ambition beyond current market expectations. The prototype language is clear: performance intent with experimental components. In the video I highlight the prototype badges, exposed bits and the overall aggression.

Watch: prototype badging, packaging of the V4 and frame junctions.

3 — Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor Prototype

Image source: HONDA V3R 900 E-COMPRESSOR PROTOTYPE - Road Rider Magazine

A Honda prototype that blends a V-engine layout with a supercharger/e-compressor idea — unusual and cinematic. I filmed the profile and key mechanical areas to emphasize the engineering choices and how Honda is experimenting with forced induction in new forms.

Watch: the compressor area and the bike’s profile in motion.

2 — Norton Manx R — the rebirth of a legend

Image source: Manx R Superbike | 1200cc Engine | Norton Motorcycles

Norton bringing back Manx DNA with a modern twist — it’s heritage reinterpreted rather than cloned. The build quality and craft details are what matter here; my footage focuses on the finish, the frame details and the classic proportions updated for today.

Watch: tank badges, frame details and classic silhouette framed against the show lights.

1 — BMW R1300R TITAN

Image source: Form follows Fury: BMW R 1300 R »TITAN« | ramp.space

The R1300R TITAN felt like the show’s heavyweight statement: contemporary, polished and engineered with intent. In person it reads as a machine that's both sophisticated and ready to be ridden hard. My coverage shows the bike from multiple angles so you can appreciate materials and stance.

Watch: 360° shots and the cockpit/ride position clips.

⭐ Extra — QJ Motor SRK 125 E — mini Superveloce energy

Image source: QJ Motor SRK 125 E - Novedades 2025 - Salón EICMA de Milán 2024 | Moto125.cc

A small electric bike with big design ambition — compact, stylish and unexpectedly charismatic. I included quick b-roll so you can see the finishes and how scaled-down styling can still convey premium intent.

EICMA 2025 proved one thing

The motorcycle world is shifting fast, and the brands willing to experiment are the ones shaping the next decade. Whether it was BMW dropping a futuristic naked monster, Honda testing new engine architecture, or Chinese manufacturers pushing performance beyond the “budget” stereotype, every bike on this list signaled ambition.

This was my raw look at the machines that genuinely stood out. If you want the real visuals, sound, and presence of these bikes, check the full video — it brings the entire experience to life.