Brembo has developed a new brake caliper for the 2027 MotoGP season that is around 80 grams lighter while still aiming to deliver the familiar braking feel. Some teams have already tried the part during testing in Misano, with further data expected from Brno.
Pedro Acosta has undergone surgery on his right wrist to treat a longstanding carpal tunnel syndrome. The KTM rider is targeting a return at the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring.
Brough Superior Dagger S with 102 HP and a new riding position: narrower, sportier, and with honeycomb carbon. What separates the S version from the standard Dagger.
A non-running 1931 Harley-Davidson VL from Steve McQueen’s former collection sold on Bring a Trailer for approximately 65,800 euros (75,000 US dollars). Despite corrosion and missing parts, the extensively documented provenance from the 1984 McQueen estate auction drove strong bidding interest.
A research team has produced a metal that is significantly stronger than steel yet can still deform without breaking. If the process can be scaled up, future motorcycles could become both lighter and more robust.
In the Mexican city of Lagos de Moreno, an unknown vigilante is taping suspected motorcycle thieves to lampposts and publicly shaming them. On social media, he is celebrated as Batman, while the prosecutor’s office classifies the taped-up individuals as victims and is searching for the person or persons responsible.
DEKRA accident research ranks overtaking maneuvers among the most critical situations in road traffic, citing thousands of accidents per year. On rural roads, split seconds often determine whether a maneuver ends safely or in a severe collision.
The L 1152 state road between Jagdshof and Schauberg remains closed to motorcycles, and the ban now extends to an additional weekday in 2026. Two motorcyclists are challenging the measure in court at the Meiningen Administrative Court, backed by the German Federal Association of Motorcyclists.
