ADV NEWS FEB 2026 | 2026 CFMoto 450 MT & Himalayan 450 | Ducati Desert X V2 | Norton Atlas + More

February’s ADV news round-up covers the biggest updates across the adventure and dual-sport space. In this episode: A first look at the Ducati DesertX V2 — what’s changed, what it means for the mid-weight ADV class, and whether it moves the benchmark. Updates to the CFMoto 450MT — positioning, spec changes, and where it now sits in the value ADV segment. The 2026 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 — refinements and how it stacks up against the growing 450 class. Developments around the Norton Atlas and Norton Atlas GT — what’s happening with the platform and where it could fit in today’s market. Industry shift: KTM ending its long-term design partnership with KISKA, and what that could mean for future KTM adventure and dual-sport models. Chapter Times: 0:00 Intro 0:38 Norton Atlas 4:34 2026 CFMoto 450MT 6:35 2026 Himalayan 450 7:36 Ducati Desert X V2 11:43 KTM depart Kiska Designs Thanks for watching, COS Solid Moto