Dean Harrison sets the pace at 133.9 mph in the first Superbike qualifying session of the Isle of Man TT 2026. Michael Dunlop has to battle with his Honda setup after his manufacturer switch and returns unhappy from his opening lap.
Following the incident on the opening day of the TT 2026, organizers have closed the spectator zone at Parliament Square for the entire remainder of the Tourist Trophy. Two spectators continue to receive hospital treatment.
MotoGP is facing its biggest technical upheaval in years. From 2027, the prototypes will run with 850cc instead of the current 1,000cc, Pirelli replaces Michelin, ride-height devices disappear, and aerodynamics are being curtailed. But Honda technical director Romano Albesiano is tempering expectations: anyone making performance comparisons at this point is wrong.
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.
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.
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.
