The Interlagos Festival 2026 takes place between August 13th and 16th, at the Interlagos Circuit, in São Paulo, and promises to be the main stage for launches in the Brazilian motorcycle market again. Although not all manufacturers have officially revealed which news will take to the event, some motorcycles already appear as strong candidates to debut or gain prominence during the fair.
In some cases, the models have already been promised for Brazil and are only waiting for a date to arrive at dealerships. In others, records, teasers and launches in neighboring markets reinforce the expectation of presentation to the Brazilian public.
Check out four motorcycles that may be present at the Interlagos Festival 2026.
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Matte Black Metallic impresses with its four-cylinder engine (Photo: Honda | Disclosure)
Among the most anticipated motorcycles, one of the most anticipated is the Honda CB1000 Hornet. The four-cylinder naked was promised by the manufacturer for the Brazilian market during the 2025 Interlagos Festival and was initially expected to arrive in the first half of this year. As the release ended up being postponed, the event emerges as the most likely time for its debut.
The motorcycle represents the return of the traditional Hornet in its configuration of greater engine and arrives with the “mission” of resuming the appeal that the old 4-cylinder Hornet had for the public.
Abroad, the model uses a four-cylinder engine of approximately 1,000 cm³, capable of delivering about 150 hp of power. It also has an electronic throttle, traction control, riding modes and inverted front suspension.
BMW F 450 GS
BMW F 450 GS promises more torque for those who want to stay away from the asphalt (Photo: BMW | Disclosure)
Another highly anticipated novelty at the Interlagos Festival 2026 is the BMW F 450 GS. The trail was presented worldwide after evolving from the concept shown in 2024 and should replace the G 310 GS as the brand’s smallest trail.
The model uses a new 420 cm³ twin-cylinder engine with 48 hp, enough power to meet the rules of the A2 category in Europe. The proposal, however, goes beyond performance: 19-inch wheels at the front, long-travel KYB suspensions, full electronics, TFT panel with connectivity and features such as quickshifter and automated clutch put the bike on a level above the old G 310 GS.
Although BMW has not yet officially confirmed its arrival in Brazil, the market expectation is that the novelty will appear during the Festival, especially as it is one of the brand’s most important models for the coming years.
Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350
Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 impresses with its retro style (Photo: Royal Enfield | Disclosure)
Royal Enfield should also take advantage of the Interlagos Festival to expand its family of retro motorcycles. One of the candidates is the Goan Classic 350, a variant inspired by the bobber style that has already been confirmed for the Brazilian market.
Based on the Classic 350, the motorcycle maintains the well-known 349 cm³ single-cylinder engine, but bets on its own visual identity, with a lowered individual seat, higher handlebars, white stripe tires, spoked wheels and new finishing options.
The strategy expands the manufacturer’s portfolio within the 350 platform, offering a more personalized option for those looking for a classic-style motorcycle.
Kawasaki KLX 230
Kawasaki KLX 230 should heat up the competition in the mixed-use motorcycle segment (Photo: Kawasaki | Disclosure)
Closing the list is the Kawasaki KLX 230. The trail has not yet had a confirmed launch in Brazil, but it has been pointed out as a possible novelty for the Interlagos Festival after the brand released teasers on social networks and recently presented the model in South American markets, such as Argentina.
If it lands here, the KLX 230 will arrive to compete in a segment currently dominated by Honda XR300L Tornado and Yamaha Lander 250. The set prioritizes simplicity and off-road use, with a 233 cm³ single-cylinder engine, six-speed gearbox, 21 and 18-inch wheels, long-travel suspensions and ABS with the possibility of deactivation on the rear wheel.
Despite the expectation, the arrival in Brazil still depends on official confirmation from Kawasaki.
With the Interlagos Festival increasingly consolidated as the main showcase of the two-wheeled sector in the country, the trend is for other manufacturers to also reveal news during the event.
It is too early to point out news such as a new Harley-Davidson, but until then the Honda CB1000 Hornet, BMW F 450 GS, Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 and Kawasaki KLX 230 appear among the motorcycles that concentrate the greatest expectation of Brazilian motorcyclists for the 2026 edition.
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