The 2026 road racing season is already casting its shadow. With Ian Hutchinson’s high-profile move to Ducati and the ambitious goals of the 8Ten BMW team, clear lines are already emerging for the coming year.
KTM and its customer team Tech3 have unveiled their MotoGP bikes for the 2026 season in a joint online presentation. Visually, much remains familiar, but in sporting terms, the Austrian manufacturer is under considerable pressure.
Researchers in South Korea have developed a spray powder that can stop severe bleeding almost instantly. The technology originates from military research and could also become relevant in the civilian sector in the future.
Fellows Ride is expanding its commitment to mental health in 2026 and is planning a record number of events. In addition to numerous dates in Europe and North America, an international motorcycle expedition in the Himalayas is also on the agenda for the first time.
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.
