The tenth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally has caused a massive shake-up in the overall standings. A crash by Daniel Sanders, Adrien van Beveren’s first stage victory, and Ricky Brabec taking the lead have made this one of the most turbulent days of the rally so far.
The European Parliament is once again discussing mandatory general inspections for motorcycles. A current draft report goes significantly further than the previous proposal by the EU Commission.
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.
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.
