Early testing of a new prototype model is already underway, although the two brands have yet to finalise an agreement. The bikes are expected to be commercially available sometime in 2022.
All future Bimota motorcycle models will be powered by Kawasaki engines, but Bimota will continue to be an Italian company, based out of Rimini, and run by Italian staff.
Honda unveiled the new Rebel 300 and Rebel 500 cruiser motorcycles at the EICMA 2019 show in Milan. These two motorcycles are very likely to be introduced in India, and possibly even be the first Honda premium motorcycles to be manufactured in India.