In the Supersport and Sportbike qualifying on Friday afternoon at the Isle of Man TT 2026, Michael Dunlop placed himself firmly at the top of both classes. Behind him, Peter Hickman and the other contenders sorted themselves out, while Mikey Evans returned to the track after his crash earlier in the week.
On Friday morning, the solo riders at the Isle of Man TT 2026 completed their fourth qualifying session — the final practice for the Superbike and Superstock classes. Dean Harrison topped the timesheets at 134.877 mph, while Peter Hickman, Michael Dunlop and the rest of the top riders focused primarily on fine-tuning their machines ahead of the first race.
Two days after the international investigation into allegedly illegal sport enduros, KTM AG has issued an official statement. The manufacturer firmly rejects the allegations and speaks of a fundamental misunderstanding.
The 33-year-old road racer from Melton Mowbray lost his life in an incident at Doran’s Bend. The 2026 TT was Ingham’s first race on the Mountain Course as a TT competitor.
Yamaha is advancing trademark registrations for the YZF-R2 name worldwide. Recent filings in the USA and numerous other countries point to a new sportbike with around 200 cubic centimeters of displacement, set to be positioned below the existing YZF-R3.
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.
