The creditors’ meeting unanimously voted in favor of continuing the restructuring. Polo considers itself fully financed through year-end and remains open to an investor entry.
Dutch exhaust specialist Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde is launching the Forte, its first electronically adjustable exhaust system for Vespa scooters. Three sound modes, full street legal approval and control at the push of a handlebar button are designed to enhance the sound of the GTS and GTV models.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued two security advisories for electric two-wheelers in April 2026. Affected are motorcycles from Zero Motorcycles and the Yadea T5 electric scooter, where attackers could potentially manipulate vehicle functions or steal the vehicle under certain conditions.
At the French GP in Le Mans, Jonas Folger returns to a KTM RC16 after a three-year absence. Maverick Viñales continues to miss out due to his shoulder injury.
The Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 receives a Style Edition for the 2027 model year, featuring dark green paintwork, standard cruise control and a bidirectional quickshifter. The list price is $10,799 USD (approximately €9,210).
A research team at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg has developed a hydrogen combustion engine that operates emission-free in a closed cycle and achieved over 60 percent efficiency on the test bench. While the concept is not intended for motorcycles, the technology could influence the two-wheeler industry in the long term.
