The Dutch Grand Prix in Assen took several top riders out of the race and, in some cases, out of the coming weeks. While Marco Bezzecchi was given the all clear after his heavy crash, Pedro Acosta faces surgery and Fermin Aldeguer a longer break.
Honda is bringing the first production motorcycle with an electrically driven compressor to market with the V3R 900. New patent drawings suggest the forced-induction technology could later reach models such as the Gold Wing, the Fireblade and the Africa Twin.
In extreme heat, the Hamburg Harley Days 2026 drew around 30,000 visitors and approximately 10,000 motorcycles to the Hamburger Großmarkt. Despite the canceled closing parade, the weekend’s overall balance is positive.
Ai Ogura claimed his first MotoGP victory at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen, becoming the first Japanese rider to win in the premier class since Makoto Tamada in 2004. While Trackhouse Aprilia celebrated a one-two finish, crashed Marco Bezzecchi lost the championship lead to Jorge Martin.
Stark Future equips its Alpha-series Varg models with traction control via a free over-the-air update. Owners of the lower-powered Varg variants are left out, sparking debate.
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.
