Born in Apolda, Germany, Ken Roczen secured his first 450 class title at the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship finale in Salt Lake City. The 32-year-old is now the oldest champion in the series’ history and the first European on the throne in 35 years.
The crisis at the Strait of Hormuz is tightening the global supply of base oils. Lubricant manufacturer MANNOL announces price increases, industry experts warn of empty stockpiles by June.
The three most important industry bodies in the UK have submitted a joint reform proposal to the government. The current licensing system is too complex, too expensive and has failed to improve road safety.
Royal Enfield makes its World Championship debut in the 2026 FIM Flat Track World Championship with the new Sherpa FT Mk2. The A2-compliant flat tracker based on the Guerrilla 450 competed for the first time at the season opener in Roden.
Husqvarna Mobility has unveiled its complete motocross range for model year 2027. Nine machines from minicycle to full-size four-stroke receive white frames and a revised color scheme but remain largely unchanged in technical terms.
Simplicity is considered one of the key selling points of electric motorcycles: twist the throttle and go, without having to worry about gear shifting or clutch operation. Honda is now taking a step in the opposite direction with a new patent, adding exactly this complexity back in. The goal is not an end in itself, but rather more precise control over power delivery, particularly in competition use.
