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At the first joint test of MotoGP regular riders with the 850cc prototypes and Pirelli tires, one thing stood out above all: less power, a noticeably different riding feel, and for some riders the sensation of sitting in an entirely new class. The riders were not allowed to reveal everything, but they shared enough to hint at what the premier class will feel like from 2027.
Volkswagen is facing the largest restructuring in its corporate history and is reviewing the sale of non-core assets. This puts motorcycle manufacturer Ducati back in the spotlight as a potential divestiture candidate.
Ducati factory rider Pecco Bagnaia became a father for the first time on the morning of the MotoGP race in Assen. He still competed in the Grand Prix, retired after 15 laps with a technical defect and immediately travelled back to his family in Italy.
The Triumph Bonneville 400 has been spotted again during test rides in India, bringing it closer to its market launch. Spy shots suggest that the model is more than a retro-styled derivative of the Speed 400 and is built on its own frame with independent engineering.
Ducati expands its off-road program with the Desmo250 MX, bringing the first 250cc motocrosser with desmodromic valve actuation to market. The completely new 249.7 cm³ single-cylinder revs to 15,000 rpm and shares key design features with the engine of the Panigale V4 R.






























