Author: Andreas Denner

The EU Council and EU Parliament have agreed on new guidelines for the circular economy for vehicles. For the first time, motorcycles will also be covered by the rules for end-of-life vehicles.

In the district of Sonneberg, a temporary ban on motorcycles on the L1152 country road continues to cause legal disputes. Two affected parties have filed a lawsuit, supported by the Federal Association of Motorcyclists, to prevent a renewed ban from 2026.

Ducati celebrates Marc Márquez’s 2025 MotoGP title with an extremely limited edition Panigale V4 special edition. The World Champion Replica combines exclusive technology with direct references to factory racing.

After years of waiting, Buell begins delivery of the Super Cruiser. Registrations in the USA have been granted, the first motorcycles are being delivered to customers, and a small number have also been announced for the UK.

After years of decline, there are once again concrete prospects for road racing on the island of Ireland. Several events have been confirmed for 2026, both in Northern Ireland and, for the first time in four years, in the Republic of Ireland.

After more than ten years, KTM is ending the international career of the RC 390. The reasons for this are weak sales figures outside India and the high cost of exhaust emission conversion.

Zero Motorcycles has initiated a recall for the 2023 model year DSR/X. The reason for this is a potential defect in the motor controller, which can lead to a sudden loss of propulsion while riding.

Road races with superbikes are coming under increasing pressure from international and national motorsport associations. From 2027, 1000cc motorcycles will no longer be permitted on several traditional road courses.

With the EV Outlier Concept, Honda is presenting a radical study for the electric future of motorcycles at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The focus is not on replacing the combustion engine, but on consciously redefining the riding experience.

Harley-Davidson is making sweeping changes at the management level shortly before the second round of presentations for its 2026 model range. The motorcycle manufacturer is focusing on new roles, returning employees with many years of experience, and a stronger focus on its dealer network and Milwaukee location.

Shoei introduces e:DRYLENS, a new electronic visor insert that combines anti-fog protection and variable sun protection. The technology is initially only available for selected helmets and exclusively for the Japanese market.

A new patent from Kawasaki hints at further hybrid models and a modified component layout. The focus is on improved battery cooling and possible implementation in a large-volume scooter.

Ducati is apparently preparing a new model with historical references for its anniversary year in 2026. A US homologation points to the Ducati Formula ’73, which is said to be based on the Scrambler series from a technical standpoint.

Honda begins practical testing of its new MotoGP motorcycle for the 2027 regulations in Malaysia. The first test marks the Japanese manufacturer’s entry into the 850cc era and its collaboration with tire manufacturer Pirelli.

Ducati has launched a safety recall in the US for certain Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2 models. The reason for this is a possible assembly error in the ABS fuse, which in the worst case could lead to wheel lockup.

Honda is apparently working on a new V4 engine. Highly detailed patents suggest that the traditional concept could be making a comeback.

Swiss extreme athlete Jiri Zak has set a new world altitude record for motorcycles with the Stark Varg EX. On the Ojos del Salado volcano, he reached an altitude of 6,721 meters on a standard electric enduro bike.

Triumph is expanding its 400 series and introducing two new models for 2026. The Tracker 400 and Thruxton 400 are based on the same technical platform, but differ significantly in terms of design, ergonomics, and chassis tuning.

After winning the Formula 1 title, Lando Norris is once again the center of attention in motorsport. Tech3 owner Günther Steiner has offered the Briton a test ride on a KTM MotoGP bike.

With the Izh Enduro, the Russian Kalashnikov Group is working on an electrically powered off-road motorcycle with a special trailer. The project aims to enable quiet mobility for military, government, and later also civilian applications.