In the first race of the 2026 Tourist Trophy, Dean Harrison won the six-lap RST Superbike TT, leading from start to finish. His margin over Peter Hickman was more than 15 seconds, with Michael Dunlop completing the podium in third.
Marco Bezzecchi won the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, claiming his first home victory. Finishing ahead of teammate Jorge Martin, Aprilia celebrated a one-two result and ended Ducati’s four-year winning streak in Tuscany.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride raised more than $7.23 million (around €6.2 million) for men’s health in its 15th year. The total is expected to rise further before the donation deadline on May 31.
A motorcycle left the track at the exit of Parliament Square on the Isle of Man, injuring a rider and eight spectators. A former nurse who was in the crowd helped with first aid and describes the minutes after the crash.
Yamaha is advancing trademark registrations for the YZF-R2 name worldwide. Recent filings in the USA and numerous other countries point to a new sportbike with around 200 cubic centimeters of displacement, set to be positioned below the existing YZF-R3.
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.
