With the T802, Morbidelli is launching three adventure bikes on a shared platform that differ only in their wheels, suspension travel and seat. Anyone interested in one of the three mainly needs to know how much off-road riding they really plan to do.
Indian Motorcycle is expanding its involvement in the US race series King of the Baggers and wants to field up to ten teams with factory support in the 2027 and 2028 seasons. At the same time, company boss Mike Kennedy is calling on Honda, BMW and Ducati to enter the class themselves following Harley-Davidson’s departure.
Pecco Bagnaia has undergone successful surgery on his right foot in Turin following his crash in the Qatar sprint. Whether he can ride again at the Portuguese Grand Prix depends on how the injury heals over the next few days, while Ducati is confident about Valencia.
Avon Tyres showed the Trailrider 2 at EICMA 2026, a new adventure tyre designed mainly for the road and meant to see gravel only occasionally. The brand also showed four familiar tyre lines, some of which have recently gained new sizes.
If Marc Marquez wins his eighth premier class title in Portimão, he will draw level with Giacomo Agostini. Jorge Lorenzo sees him as the best rider of the modern era, Ducati calls Qatar a key race, and Valentino Rossi gets people talking with a fresh dig.
Decisions on new closures and restrictions for motorcycles are usually made once the season is over. On the B500, near Oberhof and at the Sudelfeld, such decisions are due in the coming weeks.
In the Außerfern region, further roads could soon be closed to motorcycles with a stationary noise level above 95 decibels, as the Tyrolean state parliament reviews an extension of the ban. Ironically, the justification is motorcycles that are avoiding the existing closures.
Italy has issued new rules for underride protection on crash barriers, which is meant to protect fallen motorcyclists from posts and edges. A single serious accident can trigger an obligation, but designers and road operators may opt out with a justification.
