Jorge Martin is travelling to Qatar despite a broken radius and wants to get back on his Aprilia there. He has written off the title for himself, while team-mate Marco Bezzecchi wants to keep fighting as long as the maths allows.
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At EICMA 2026, KTM presented the production specs of the 1390 Super Duke GT and, for the first time, added a GT EVO with an automated manual transmission. Compared with the first unveiling in 2024, a lot has changed, especially in the gearbox, tyres, brakes and electronics.
CFMoto is showing two new adventure bikes at EICMA 2026 that share a newly developed twin-cylinder engine. The 550MT is designed for tarmac and long tours, the 550MT-X for gravel, rocks and forest trails.
Triumph is sending its two sports enduros into the 2027 model year with revised KYB suspension, new clutch parts and a modified gearshift. In Germany, both models are also getting 200 euros cheaper.
Macbor brings six prototypes to EICMA 2026, from the 125 cc supermoto to the Montana XR6 with a 625 cc twin and rider assistance systems. All six models belong to the adventure segment, and the Spanish brand has not yet announced prices or a launch date.
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.
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