With the Fang 01, Indian electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette is showing a helmet that looks more like science-fiction armour than a classic full-face helmet. The concept is one of three helmet studies, and whether any of them will go into production is still open.
The Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica is returning under new owners and is fundamentally repositioning itself. In future, the bikes will be built in Asia, while development and design remain in Modena.
The International Road Racing Championship has published its schedule for 2027 and is placing a new focus on the Czech Republic. Hořice features twice, Chimay only once, and the season finale takes place as usual in September at the Frohburger Dreieck.
At EICMA 2026, Beta expands its adventure range with the RE 330, a light travel bike for everyday riding and gravel roads. The manufacturer is still holding back a lot of data, but the pre-production model is already quite specific when it comes to the chassis and the tank.
Marc Marquez openly admitted after the Qatar Grand Prix that he was physically spent, and ServusTV pundit Stefan Bradl believes a retirement after the title win is possible. Add to that a Bezzecchi who is already thinking about 2027, an Aprilia celebrating Martin’s heroic effort and a Grand Prix without a single penalty.
Decisions on new closures and restrictions for motorcycles are usually made once the season is over. On the B500, near Oberhof and at the Sudelfeld, such decisions are due in the coming weeks.
In the Außerfern region, further roads could soon be closed to motorcycles with a stationary noise level above 95 decibels, as the Tyrolean state parliament reviews an extension of the ban. Ironically, the justification is motorcycles that are avoiding the existing closures.
Italy has issued new rules for underride protection on crash barriers, which is meant to protect fallen motorcyclists from posts and edges. A single serious accident can trigger an obligation, but designers and road operators may opt out with a justification.
