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.
On the second day of the 2026 MotoGP Shakedown in Sepang, Yamaha’s regular riders joined the action for the first time. Jack Miller topped the timesheets, preventing the Espargaro brothers from taking another one-two lead.
The MotoGP rider market remains in flux, and at Ducati, there are growing indications of a far-reaching personnel decision. Pedro Acosta is set to ride alongside Marc Marquez from 2027, while Francesco Bagnaia is apparently exploring new options.
Honda has unveiled the color variants of the new CBR500R FOUR in China, a fully faired sports model with a newly developed four-cylinder engine. The release also fuels expectations for a Japanese version as the CBR400R FOUR.
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.
