When John McGuinness first lined up on the Snaefell Mountain Course in 1996, nobody imagined that the bricklayer from Morecambe would still be fighting for top finishes on a factory Honda three decades later. In 2026, the 54-year-old celebrates his 30th anniversary at the Tourist Trophy. It could be his final year as an active racer.
The Isle of Man TT 2026 begins with paddock news marked by optimism, nods to tradition and a surprise withdrawal. Josh Brookes joins a new Suzuki team, the Crowe brothers aim to extend their run, and Tim Reeves pulls out at short notice.
The Isle of Man Constabulary has launched its annual road safety campaign just days before the start of the 2026 TT. Under the motto “How Will Your TT End? You Choose…”, visitors and locals alike are being urged to behave responsibly on the island’s roads.
The Honda CB1000F made its public debut at two events in France. At the MotoGP weekend in Le Mans and the Sunday Ride Classic in Le Castellet, Honda showcased the new four-cylinder roadster alongside legendary racing machines and three-time World Champion Freddie Spencer.
BMW Motorrad launches the M 1000 RR as a strictly limited special edition for the 2026 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Only 115 units in British Racing Green, based on the M Competition, starting at 49,900 euros in Germany.
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.
