The ninth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally brought another change at the top of the overall standings. While Daniel Sanders regained the overall lead, Tosha Schareina celebrated his third stage victory of the current rally.
With the Anakee Adventure 2, Michelin is launching a new generation of its 80/20 enduro tire in January 2026. The focus is on improved wet grip, increased mileage, and greater riding comfort over long distances.
France has classified excessive speeding as a criminal offense since the end of 2025. Anyone driving more than 50 km/h over the speed limit faces imprisonment, heavy fines, and other consequences.
After eight stages of the 2026 Dakar Rally, the duel between KTM and Honda continues to intensify. Despite having more riders, Honda is coming under pressure, while Luciano Benavides leads KTM to the top of the overall standings.
Suzuki is giving the V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050DE a visual refresh for the 2026 model year while also lowering their starting prices. The large touring enduros remain technically unchanged, but are intended to appeal to additional buyers with new color options and better price positioning.
At CES in Las Vegas, Verge Motorcycles is the first manufacturer to present a production motorcycle with a solid-state battery. The technology is designed to enable extremely short charging times, long ranges, and greater safety.
