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.
Jorge Martin escaped the massive first-corner crash at the Hungarian Grand Prix without fractures. The FIM Stewards Panel nevertheless handed the Aprilia factory rider a Double Long Lap Penalty, ruling him responsible for the incident.
At the Hungarian Grand Prix at Balaton Park, Marc Marquez scored the 100th victory of his career and held off Pedro Acosta after an intense battle. The race lost its championship leader in the very first corner when Jorge Martin crashed into his Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi.
Environmental groups are proposing a nationwide system of noise protection zones with a badge requirement for motorcycles, similar to the well-known environmental badge. At the center is a noise limit of 80 dB(A), whose actual significance depends heavily on how and where measurements are taken.
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.
