The B 54 in the Aar Valley is once again at the center of a debate over motorcycle noise and road safety. Two village heads are now calling for the federal road to be closed on weekends, with local motorcyclists to be exempted.
Since late May 2026, numerous internet accounts have been attacking motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson while simultaneously recommending rival brand Indian Motorcycle. Behind this wave could be a PR agency whose trail leads to a former associate of Donald Trump.
MotoGP is responding to recent start-line crashes with two concrete measures. From the Sachsenring onward, grid rows will be spaced further apart, and from the British Grand Prix, ride-height devices will be banned at race starts.
During the second Supersport race of the 2026 Tourist Trophy, local rider Jamie Cringle suffered a serious crash and sustained a long list of injuries. Beyond his physical recovery, his newly founded plumbing business is also at stake.
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.
An inventor from the United States wants to make the classic combustion engine more efficient using non-round gears and has filed the technology for a patent under the name Speed Stroke Engine. The idea shifts the duration of individual strokes but also raises questions about friction, smoothness, and wear.
