In an interview, Marc Marquez discussed the toughest rivals of his career, placing Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo in clear context. At the same time, the nine-time world champion explains why MotoGP’s big records mean less to him today than they used to, and which young riders he sees as his potential successors.
A handbuilt 2016 Egli-Vincent Sport GT sold for £65,550 at a UK auction. The motorcycle came from the workshop of the late Patrick Godet and carries one of the most modern engines ever built under the Vincent name.
Austrian builder Moritz Bree turned a stock KTM EXC 500 into a flat tracker, its bodywork first shaped by hand as a clay model. Because the frame, tank and airbox stay untouched, the motorcycle is meant to keep its road registration.
The shift to 850cc bikes and Pirelli tires is already casting its shadow and shaping decisions in the paddock. A factory move, an open tire dispute, and the first test impressions show what next season will be all about.
In the US, the government is auctioning off more than 600 vehicles seized from a convicted investment fraudster. The proceeds are meant to benefit the defrauded investors.
A 48-second video showing the so-called Superman trick on the Kuantan bypass road sparked outrage in Malaysia. Just days later, police arrested three women believed to have taken part in the dangerous stunt.
Italy’s motorcycle association FMI is fighting back against South Tyrol’s ban on organized rides. President Giovanni Copioli calls it an unfair restriction and has already reached out to politicians and the automobile club.
South Tyrol’s regional government has banned organized motorsport events on mountain pass roads above 1,600 meters and in protected areas. The ruling takes effect immediately and raises a key question for motorcyclists that the official text doesn’t clearly answer.
