Before the MotoGP weekend in Brno, the title fight is intensifying: Marc Marquez has recently gained significant ground but remains well behind Aprilia. Meanwhile, KTM is grappling with a lost top speed record, LCR Honda with an open rider question, and the entire field with the approaching 2027 technical overhaul.
Pirelli takes over as the sole tire supplier for MotoGP in 2027 and is in the midst of developing the new tires. For the first time, regular riders will get to test the material on June 22 in Brno, and there is already a clear statement on whether world champion Marc Marquez will receive special treatment.
With the Stealth 500, Fantic expands its Stealth range with an A2-eligible naked bike that is technically based on the Caballero 500 single-cylinder. The Italian manufacturer states a dry weight of 147 kilograms and an output of 45 hp.
Ducati has unveiled the full program for World Ducati Week 2026, running from July 3 to 5 at the Misano World Circuit to celebrate the brand’s 100th anniversary. The schedule includes the Lenovo Race of Champions, an anniversary show on the founding date, the world premiere of a new model and several special editions.
A new Yamaha patent ostensibly focuses on the arrangement of the ABS unit, but in the process reveals details about a street-legal electric sportbike. The drawings build on the track study Proto BEV and point to a model with a beam frame, AC fast charging and dimensions close to the YZF-R7.
Ultraviolette is bringing the Shockwave to market — a lightweight electric motorcycle for road and off-road use, with deliveries in India set to begin in July 2026. Unlike expensive electric sportbikes, this straightforward concept could help the manufacturer break into Western markets such as Europe.
