The 2026 MotoGP Shakedown in Sepang has concluded, providing initial insights into the manufacturers’ development status. Honda test rider Aleix Espargaro topped the timesheets after three intensive days.
Shark is expanding its range of accessories with the IRID visor, which, according to the manufacturer, can adapt to changing light conditions in less than a second. The technology is aimed at sporty drivers on the road and racetrack.
With its M2 prototype, French manufacturer Furion is presenting a new approach to hybrid motorcycles. The focus is on Eversor technology, which is designed to improve traction, recuperation, and handling.
The Italian brand MV Agusta is expanding its Hyper Naked portfolio for the 2026 model year with a particularly exclusive variant. The Rush Titanio, a limited edition version of the Rush series with only 300 units available, is in the starting blocks and is characterized above all by the consistent use of titanium.
Three years after switching to the V4 engine, the Ducati Diavel appears to be undergoing a model update. Initial indications come from design registrations published by the European Union, which reveal numerous visual and technical changes.
BMW has filed a patent describing the use of so-called Flettner rotors on motorcycles. The aim is to generate variable downforce and reduce the disadvantages of conventional winglets.
