Following the serious accident involving Swiss Moto3 rider Noah Dettwiler in Sepang, there are initial positive developments regarding his health. Just five days after the dramatic collision with Jose Antonio Rueda, Dettwiler was able to leave the intensive care unit at the hospital in Kuala Lumpur and be transferred to a private clinic.
EICMA 2025 will feature numerous new products, but some models are still missing despite high demand. There are five motorcycles that fans keep asking for, but as things stand, they won't be presented at the show. The reasons for this are varied, ranging from economic considerations to changes in manufacturer strategies. Here is an overview of the most sought-after models that won't be appearing at EICMA in 2025.
At EICMA 2025 in Milan, BENDA is demonstrating a significantly increased commitment to the European market and underlining its global expansion strategy. The Chinese motorcycle manufacturer is presenting an expanded model range to an international audience. A total of twelve motorcycles and seven off-road vehicles will be on display. More than half of these are making their global debut in Milan – a sign of the company's most comprehensive and ambitious international exhibition to date.
MV Agusta is sticking with its popular Enduro Veloce and Brutale 800 models and is launching both motorcycles with minor revisions for the 2026 model year. While the adjustments are largely cosmetic or technical in nature, the character of the machines remains unchanged.
NEW MOTORCYCLES
With the launch of the CFMOTO 250SR Lite at the PETRONAS Malaysia MotoGP 2025, the manufacturer is expanding its model range in the sporty lightweight segment. The 250SR Lite adopts the sporty design of CFMOTO's larger SR models, while some technical details reflect the partnership with KTM. The close cooperation with KTM is evident, among other things, in the fact that CFMOTO competes in Moto3 with the RC 250 GP under its own colors and logos. Technically, the new 250SR Lite is based in part on the KTM 250 Duke.
With the Honda CB 1000 GT, the Japanese manufacturer is launching a new sport touring model in 2026. Initial leaked images and data from homologation documents from Australia show that the CB 1000 GT is based on the technical specifications of the CB 1000 Hornet introduced in 2025, but has numerous unique features. Honda is thus positioning itself specifically in the high-performance crossover motorcycle segment – a market already represented by established models such as the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX, BMW S 1000 XR, and Kawasaki Versys 1100.
Honda is preparing to launch an innovative naked bike with the new V3R E-Compressor. Honda's V3 Concept already attracted a lot of attention at EICMA 2024. The production version is now set to be unveiled at EICMA 2025, with a teaser video providing the first details and impressions.
Legals
In October 2025, motorcycle noise in the Danube Valley was once again the focus of political attention: the Petitions Committee of the Baden-Württemberg State Parliament dealt with a petition calling for a ban on combustion engine motorcycles on State Road 277 between Fridingen an der Donau and Sigmaringen on Sundays and public holidays, as well as the targeted promotion of electric motorcycles. According to the petitioners, the aim was to reduce noise pollution for the local population and those seeking relaxation. However, I do not know exactly who submitted the petition, what demands it contained in detail, or how many people supported the cause, as I have not yet been able to find the petition.
By lowering the minimum age for 125cc motorcycles to 16 in 2021, Switzerland adopted an EU regulation. Since then, the number of serious accidents involving young motorcyclists has risen significantly. According to the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU), the number of serious accidents involving 16- and 17-year-olds has almost tripled. Last year, 156 young people between the ages of 15 and 17 were seriously injured in motorcycle accidents, six of whom died. The average number of seriously injured young people in the four years prior to the change in the law was significantly lower, as confirmed by the BFU. The advisory center had spoken out against lowering the age limit in advance and sees its fears confirmed by current developments.
MOTORSPORT
After days of great concern, there is finally some positive news regarding the health of Swiss Moto3 rider Noah Dettwiler. Three days after his serious accident at the Sepang International Circuit, it has been officially confirmed that Dettwiler is no longer in critical condition and his condition has stabilized. The CIP Green Power Team, his family, and management issued a joint statement: “According to the doctors, Noah's condition is now stable and no longer critical. He will continue to be closely monitored in the intensive care unit.”
At the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang, a serious accident occurred on race Sunday before the start of the Moto3 race, clearly highlighting the dark side of motorsport. During the warm-up lap, Spanish rider and reigning Moto3 world champion Jose Antonio Rueda collided at high speed with Swiss rider Noah Dettwiler, who was apparently traveling slowly at the edge of the track due to a technical problem. According to media reports, there had already been problems with the chain on Dettwiler's motorcycle on Saturday. The speed of the impact was considerable, and both riders were thrown from their machines.
Alex Marquez scored an impressive victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix. The Spanish Ducati rider (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) prevailed in the 20th MotoGP race of the season ahead of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol). For Marquez, it is his third Grand Prix victory of the season and his first outside Spain. He also secured the runner-up title in the world championship on Saturday.
Marc Márquez will not be able to participate in the last two races of the 2025 MotoGP season. As confirmed by a medical examination at the Ruber International Hospital in Madrid, the Spaniard's recovery from a coracoid fracture and ligament injury is progressing normally, but he will still be unable to compete this year.
The Moto3 World Championship is facing a fundamental realignment. Starting in the 2028 season, Yamaha will become the sole supplier of both engines and chassis for the motorcycles. This marks the end of competition between multiple manufacturers in the junior class, which will now be based on a single-make concept. The aim of this decision is to sustainably reduce the ever-increasing costs for teams and riders in Moto3.
Repsol is set to return to the Motorcycle World Championship. However, this time the goal is not the premier class MotoGP, but the Moto2 and Moto3 categories. According to reports, the Spanish oil company will become the sole lubricant supplier for the two junior classes, replacing Liqui Moly, which was originally scheduled to remain the exclusive partner until 2027. Accordingly, the existing agreement with the German manufacturer is to be terminated prematurely to enable the change.
TECHNOLOGY
According to its own statements, 24M, a US company based in Massachusetts, has developed innovative battery technology that has the potential to fundamentally change electric mobility. The technology promises not only a significantly higher range of up to 1,000 miles (approx. 1,609 km), but also lower costs, increased safety, and flexible applications—including for electric motorcycles.
At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, Suzuki is showcasing a wide range of concepts and studies, ranging from alternative drive systems to an anniversary model of the GSX-R1000R. The manufacturer is thus demonstrating its strategy of offering both traditional sports motorcycles and modern solutions for sustainable mobility.
Just under ten years after entering MotoGP, KTM has taken another significant step in its motorsport history. The new 850cc engine concept for the 2027 season was tested on the test bench for the first time in Mattighofen, Austria. The reason for this is the upcoming technical regulations that will apply in the premier class from 2027.
Yamaha has filed a patent that addresses a well-known problem with electric motorcycles: many motorcyclists find the switch to electric drive less exciting because they miss the typical engine noise and vibrations of a combustion engine. A novel technical solution is intended to compensate for this disadvantage.