KTM and Husqvarna Are Heading Back to EICMA With an Off-Road Focus — Here's What to Watch

KTM is going back to Milan, and it's telling riders where to look. The Austrian brand confirmed it will have its own stand at EICMA 2026, and says a particular focus of its appearance will be new developments in the off-road segment. Husqvarna is showing up too. If you ride orange or white, mark November 3 on the calendar.

What's actually confirmed

According to 1000PS, EICMA runs November 3 to 8 at the Fiera Milano Rho grounds. KTM and Husqvarna Mobility share Hall 22, Stand E08, and both brands are scheduled to present at 10:45 am on November 3.

KTM says it will show new off-road developments, innovative solutions for its next-generation bikes, and future products and technologies. Husqvarna promises current bikes, upcoming models, and a look at its plans for 2027 and beyond.

That's the whole list. KTM has not named a single model, displacement, or spec, and says more details will come in the weeks ahead. Anything beyond that is speculation, so treat it that way.

Why a rider should care

Off-road is a huge piece of KTM's business. Motorrad & Reisen reports that off-road accounts for about half of KTM's revenue and that the company is the market leader there. When a brand like that says dirt is the focus of its big show, it's worth paying attention.

The same outlet points out that the EXC enduro series is due for replacement and that the Husqvarna off-road range is also up for renewal. It flags the EXC replacement as likely the main new product, but KTM hasn't confirmed that. It also notes KTM keeps its mix of two-stroke and four-stroke engines, which is the part many trail riders will be watching most closely.

The Husqvarna question

Husqvarna's story has been murkier. Motorrad & Reisen describes a history of unclear positioning and says that after the production restart and Bajaj's takeover, Bajaj Mobility initially communicated only KTM's plans. A concept study at Milan is considered possible, again unconfirmed. The show is where Husqvarna may finally explain what it wants to be.

GasGas

GasGas, the group's third brand, has made no announcement. Motorrad & Reisen suggests it may skip the show. No stand, no confirmation, so don't read too much into it either way.

What we're watching on November 3

• Two-stroke future. Do the next-generation off-road bikes keep fuel-injected two-strokes in the lineup?
• What replaces the EXC. New chassis, new engines, or an evolution?
• Husqvarna's direction. Real off-road focus, or more concept talk?
• Pricing and timing. EICMA reveals tend to come with model-year talk first and dealer dates later, so don't expect a ready-to-ride answer that day.

Until then, it's a teaser, not a product launch. We'll cover the actual reveal once there are real specs to verify.

Gear worth having

Whatever shows up in Milan, the next-gen bike you eventually buy still needs to be kept alive:

• Dusty's Dirt Bike Maintenance Log to track hours, oil changes, and service intervals on a new machine.
• Maxima Air Filter Cleaner + Filter Oil Combo Kit because a clean filter is the cheapest engine insurance there is.

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