South Tyrol has banned organized motorsport events on around 100 road sections and generally above 1,600 meters in altitude. With the official list of routes and details on fines and enforcement, it’s now possible to pinpoint exactly where the ban applies and what touring riders are still allowed to do.
After the German Grand Prix, Ducati loses Rank A for the first time since the current system was introduced and will now share Tier B with Aprilia. Because manufacturers are already focused on the new 850cc bikes for 2027, the newly gained freedoms turn out smaller than in the past.
Harley-Davidson has unveiled the Deadwood, an all-black production bobber based on the Softail platform that will be sold exclusively in the United States and Canada. Priced at around $17,999 (roughly €15,780), the Deadwood combines classic bobber styling with the large Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine and an extensive electronics package.
According to media reports, the European Commission is examining a technology that would automatically slow vehicles down when they exceed the speed limit. For motorcyclists, the plan raises a number of open questions, since no law exists yet.
Boss Hoss gives the Cruiser Bike the brand’s biggest engine for 2026, an 8.1-liter V8 with 600 hp (441 kW). That brings the entry-level model’s engine lineup to four V8 options, while the previous Super Sport Bike drops out of the range.
Italy’s motorcycle association FMI is fighting back against South Tyrol’s ban on organized rides. President Giovanni Copioli calls it an unfair restriction and has already reached out to politicians and the automobile club.
South Tyrol’s regional government has banned organized motorsport events on mountain pass roads above 1,600 meters and in protected areas. The ruling takes effect immediately and raises a key question for motorcyclists that the official text doesn’t clearly answer.
For the first time ever, a European country has legalized dashcams by law, while the classic ban countries are noticeably tightening their enforcement. Anyone riding a motorcycle across several borders this summer will run into a patchwork of rules that can change every few kilometers.
