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.
The MotoGP Shakedown in Sepang marks the sporting start of the 2026 season. On the first day of testing, Honda sets the fastest time with Aleix Espargaro, while Ducati causes a stir with its eye-catching new fairing.
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.
