The 2026 Tourist Trophy began on Monday in sunshine and optimal conditions with the first free practice sessions on the Mountain Course. Michael Dunlop immediately provided the first major talking point when he lined up in the Superbike class on a Honda Fireblade instead of the previously announced Ducati Panigale V4 R. Newcomers, Supersport and Sidecar riders completed their sessions without incident.
The 2026 TT opener ends early. One rider and eight spectators are injured in an incident at the exit of Parliament Square in Ramsey, all those affected are conscious.
The motorcycle season has begun, and with it returns a problem that costs lives every year. Car drivers overlook motorcycles not out of carelessness, but because the human brain literally filters them out.
LiveWire is showing pre-production models of the S4 Honcho in the USA. The electric mini motorcycles in Street and Trail versions are expected to hit the market in summer 2026 and come at a significantly lower price than any previous LiveWire model.
The Honda CB1000F made its public debut at two events in France. At the MotoGP weekend in Le Mans and the Sunday Ride Classic in Le Castellet, Honda showcased the new four-cylinder roadster alongside legendary racing machines and three-time World Champion Freddie Spencer.
Simplicity is considered one of the key selling points of electric motorcycles: twist the throttle and go, without having to worry about gear shifting or clutch operation. Honda is now taking a step in the opposite direction with a new patent, adding exactly this complexity back in. The goal is not an end in itself, but rather more precise control over power delivery, particularly in competition use.
