Author: Andreas Denner

At the beginning of 2026, Iceland fundamentally changed its road transport financing system. The new mileage-based toll also affects tourists and has a particular impact on rental cars and longer journeys.

Indian Motorcycle will not develop a low-cost entry-level motorcycle. The new CEO, Mike Kennedy, clearly sees the brand’s growth potential in cruisers, baggers, and touring bikes.

MotoGP is heading into the crucial phase of its 2026 season preparations. Aero homologation, testing under time pressure, and several riders returning from injury are shaping the days leading up to the final test in Thailand.

Honda is reorganizing its global motorcycle business. Starting in April 2026, combustion engines and electric models will be developed and marketed under a joint management structure.

Ducati is once again issuing a recall for high-performance V4 models. The Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4 are affected due to a possible overheating of the rear brake line.

A fully clad sports bike prototype from BMW has been spotted in India, based on the new 450 platform. There are many indications that BMW is preparing a sporty F 450 RR for the A2 class in addition to the F 450 GS.

Michael Dunlop wird nach einer weiteren erfolgreichen Saison im Straßenrennsport erneut als Irish Motorcyclist of the Year ausgezeichnet. Die Ehrung unterstreicht seine anhaltende Dominanz bei der Tourist Trophy und auf den wichtigsten irischen Road Racing Veranstaltungen.

Yamaha has filed a patent for a swing arm with variable geometry. The design is intended to enable targeted changes to traction and cornering grip while riding.

Norton is breaking new ground with the Manx, consistently developing it into a road-oriented naked bike. The focus is on torque-oriented power delivery, reduced design, and clear practicality.

In the state of Washington, there are renewed discussions about changing the traffic rules for motorcycles. A draft bill proposes allowing motorcycles to temporarily use the right-hand shoulder in traffic jams.

After two difficult years without any notable results, David Datzer wants to compete again in the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy in 2026. The German is returning with a new team, clear goals, and cautious optimism.

The next generation of the KTM 790 Duke has once again been spotted during test drives outside Europe. Recent spy photos show significant design changes and, for the first time, in-house WP brake calipers on the front and rear wheels.

Starting in the 2025 season, motorcycles will no longer be allowed to participate in tourist drives on the Nordschleife. Opposition to this decision by the operating company is now forming in the form of a petition and possible legal action.

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is making its racing history permanently accessible to the public for the first time. The FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum in Switzerland will open its doors to visitors on February 18.

After a difficult performance at the official MotoGP preseason test in Sepang, Yamaha has come to a mixed conclusion. The new V4 motorcycle shows progress in terms of handling, but still has significant room for improvement in terms of engine performance.

The European Union is once again discussing mandatory periodic technical inspections for all motorcycles. Representatives of motorcyclist organizations point to accident statistics that call into question the safety benefits of such inspections.

MANNOL has expanded its global lubricant production to more than one million liters per day. New and expanded plants in Lithuania and the United Arab Emirates form the basis for further international growth.

With the OMT 450c, a Swiss engineering company presents an uncompromising flat track racing motorcycle that features a variably adjustable carbon frame. The approach is clearly aimed at racing and is set to prove itself in the Flat Track World Championship from 2026.

Zero Motorcycles has initiated a safety recall for several electric motorcycles. The cause is a potentially twisted brake line on the front brake, which can lead to a loss of brake pressure.

Suzuki is expanding its range in Austria for the 2026 season with four special editions, some of which are available in very limited numbers. These include the GSX-8S, the V-Strom 800, and the DR-Z4SM, each of which is available with special designs or additional features.