The reborn is bringing back one of its most famous bikes.

The British brand, , unveiled an all-new Thunderbolt at this year’s EICMA show in Milan earlier this month, . But, whereas the original two-wheeler to bear the name was a classic touring , the new bike is an agile adventure model designed for on- and off-road fun.

The revived manufacturer’s latest joins the Bantam, Gold Star, and Scrambler—all of which are also based on heritage models—in its 2026 lineup. The original Thunderbolt debuted in 1962 and remained in production for a decade because of its smooth looks and an air-cooled 654cc twin-parallel engine that could push it to speeds of up to 100 mph. It was also the last model the original brand built before going out of business.

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