The seventh stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally marked the start of the second half of the race and brought new tactical nuances to the battle for overall victory. While KTM celebrated a one-two victory, strategy, starting positions, and bonus seconds became more important than pure stage times.
Preparations for the 2026 MotoGP season are in full swing, especially in the Ducati camp. While world champion Marc Marquez is back in intensive training after his injury break, a serious accident involving Fermin Aldeguer has put a damper on things early on.
KTM is introducing its most comprehensive DUKE model family to date for 2026. The range of consistently refined naked bikes extends from the entry-level 125 to the 1390 SUPER DUKE R models.
The sixth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally brings movement at the top. Ricky Brabec wins the day’s stage after Daniel Sanders receives a time penalty, while the overall standings remain extremely close at the halfway point.
Suzuki’s versatile adventure tourer enters the 2026 model year with targeted detail improvements. In addition to a redesigned seat, the manufacturer is significantly lowering the price, thereby strengthening the V-Strom 800’s position in the mid-range segment.
At CES in Las Vegas, Verge Motorcycles is the first manufacturer to present a production motorcycle with a solid-state battery. The technology is designed to enable extremely short charging times, long ranges, and greater safety.
