MotoGP is examining a far-reaching rule change starting from the 2027 season. In future, each rider would only have one motorcycle available per race weekend, instead of the current two.
From a barn in South Yorkshire, a family business now delivers two handcrafted 600cc singles. The first ride review reveals character, but also teething problems with the pre-production models.
After the spec sheet reveal in early May, Norton has unleashed the Manx R on road and track for the first time. The initial riding impressions from Seville paint a nuanced picture of the British V4 superbike.
The Letbe Punk 500 brings a water-cooled twin-cylinder engine, bobber styling, and an equipment list that surprises in this price range. The newcomer has been available in Germany since May 2026.
The Chinese adventure bike abandons its distinctive styling in favor of a more conventional look. Mechanically, the 800X remains largely unchanged, but the model hierarchy could fundamentally shift.
Simplicity is considered one of the key selling points of electric motorcycles: twist the throttle and go, without having to worry about gear shifting or clutch operation. Honda is now taking a step in the opposite direction with a new patent, adding exactly this complexity back in. The goal is not an end in itself, but rather more precise control over power delivery, particularly in competition use.
