A granted patent by US corporation Polaris describes a connected helmet that monitors the rider’s condition and communicates directly with the vehicle. If the system detects increasing fatigue, it can issue warnings and subsequently intervene in vehicle functions.
Ducati and Francesco Bagnaia will end their partnership after the 2026 MotoGP season. Pedro Acosta will take his place in the factory team from 2027, riding alongside Marc Márquez.
British start-up Veloce Motorcycles has unveiled the Aperion, a naked bike whose eight-cylinder two-stroke engine is claimed to produce 280 hp from 1,000 cc. The machine, shown at the Bike Shed Moto Show in London, is set to enter production from 2027 in a limited series of 24 units.
WD-40 Company launches the WD-40 Specialist Bio Lubricant Spray, which the manufacturer describes as the first multi-purpose spray in its category to receive the EU Ecolabel. The product features an 85 percent bio-based formula and is designed to deliver proven lubrication performance despite its environmental certification.
Harley-Davidson and Hero MotoCorp are expanding their partnership to jointly develop entry-level models for global markets. The Harley-Davidson Sprint is expected to be the first model, with a launch still planned for 2026.
Brembo Hyction: Carbon-ceramic brakes coming to the Superbike World Championship in 2027
