Yamaha is advancing trademark registrations for the YZF-R2 name worldwide. Recent filings in the USA and numerous other countries point to a new sportbike with around 200 cubic centimeters of displacement, set to be positioned below the existing YZF-R3.
CFMoto is expanding its cruiser family and for the first time relies on a true V-twin in the 250 cc segment. The CLC-V250 uses an entirely new engine and fundamentally differs from the existing single-cylinder version.
Michael Dunlop posts the fastest Supersport time at the first Isle of Man TT 2026 qualifying session with 126.922 mph. In the new Sportbike class, Paul Jordan leads on the Aprilia RS 660. Four different manufacturers in the Supersport top five showcase the new diversity of the middleweight class.
Ryan and Callum Crowe set a clear benchmark in the first timed session at the TT 2026 with 118.224 mph. The new 27-millimetre restrictors noticeably slow the outfits, but the defending champions leave the competition behind.
LiveWire is showing pre-production models of the S4 Honcho in the USA. The electric mini motorcycles in Street and Trail versions are expected to hit the market in summer 2026 and come at a significantly lower price than any previous LiveWire model.
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.
