Honda is entrusting the development test of its new 850cc machine to a rider who is leaving the manufacturer at the end of the season. At the same time, a prominent test rider is returning to KTM’s prototype in Misano, and the first major factory rider test of the new era is drawing closer.
On July 1, 2026, an update to the Road Traffic Act takes effect that criminalizes trading driving penalty points and permits digital parking enforcement. For motorcycle and car drivers, several rules are changing at once.
The German Road Safety Council and the Institute for Two-Wheeler Safety have launched LUMOS, a long-term study on the safety of motorcycle and scooter riders in Germany. At its core are recurring online surveys, with the first results expected in spring 2027.
Before the MotoGP weekend in Brno, the title fight is intensifying: Marc Marquez has recently gained significant ground but remains well behind Aprilia. Meanwhile, KTM is grappling with a lost top speed record, LCR Honda with an open rider question, and the entire field with the approaching 2027 technical overhaul.
With the Stealth 500, Fantic expands its Stealth range with an A2-eligible naked bike that is technically based on the Caballero 500 single-cylinder. The Italian manufacturer states a dry weight of 147 kilograms and an output of 45 hp.
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.
