Author: Andreas Denner

Honda unveils a CBR400R with E-Clutch for the first time at the 2026 Japanese motorcycle shows. The concept model hints at an imminent market launch of the automatic clutch in the 400cc segment.

KTM factory rider Pedro Acosta is irritated by MotoGP’s sudden change of course regarding road racing. While Adelaide is set to get a street circuit from 2027, Phillip Island, one of the last legendary tracks, is being dropped from the calendar.

The Harley-Davidson Sportster S has to go back to the workshop. After an initial recall failed to solve the problem with the upper triple clamp, the manufacturer is now issuing a second recall, this time to replace the entire component.

Suzuki Germany is launching six edition models with factory-fitted accessories for the 2026 season. Buyers save up to €700 compared to purchasing the components individually.

A bill in the US House of Representatives aims to tighten the nationwide definition of motorcycles. Three-wheeled autocycles such as the Polaris Slingshot would then no longer be considered motorcycles and would face an uncertain future.

MotoGP will no longer race at Phillip Island from 2027. The Australian Grand Prix is moving to Adelaide, where a street circuit will be used for the first time in the history of the Motorcycle World Championship.

Craig and Lindsay Foreman wanted to travel around the world on motorcycles. Now they have been sitting in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison for over 13 months. An Iranian court has sentenced the couple to ten years in prison for alleged espionage.

Suzuki is exhibiting two special vehicles based on the design of the video game Monster Hunter Wilds at Monster Hunter Festa ’26 in Japan. Both the DR-Z4S motorcycle and the Jimny Nomad are appearing in a special collaboration version with game developer Capcom.

After two consecutive rider championship titles, BMW Motorrad Motorsport is entering the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship with a completely new rider duo. At the same time, the factory team is aiming for the title in the FIM Endurance World Championship, which it narrowly missed out on in 2025.

Since February 14, 2026, French speed cameras have been automatically checking whether vehicles caught speeding are insured. The measure also applies to motorcycles and is set to be extended to all speeding offenses in the long term.

The partnership between KTM and the Salzburg-based design agency Kiska has shaped the image of the Austrian motorcycle brand for decades. Now the separation at the ownership level has been completed, and KTM is setting up its own design center.

The Mash FR 750 is getting a striking redesign in the style of an Arai helmet. At the same time, the price of the mid-range roadster is dropping from €6,999 to €6,399.

The government of the Australian state of Victoria has rejected a request from MotoGP promoters to move the Australian Grand Prix from Phillip Island to Albert Park in Melbourne. At the same time, the state government is promising additional funding for the modernization of the track infrastructure.

The parent company Eicher Motors announces a massive expansion of its plant in Tamil Nadu. The share price responded with a jump to a record high.

French helmet manufacturer Shark has received the new FIM 2 certification for its Aeron GP racing helmet. The model thus meets the safety standards required in MotoGP from 2026 and is set to be used in the first tests.

The long-standing single-cylinder engine in the 390 series may soon be obsolete. According to reports, KTM is working with its partner Bajaj on a new two-cylinder engine below the 500 cc mark.

Former MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner sees two key factors that set Marc Marquez apart from the competition. It’s less about pure speed and more about race strategy and intelligent tire management.

With the new “Ducati Factory Made” program, Multistrada V4 models can now be individually configured directly on the production line in Borgo Panigale for the first time. The range, which is now available in Europe, extends from exclusive color series to Lamborghini paint finishes.

Kawasaki presents the KX85 and KX112 junior motocross models for the 2026 model year with numerous technical upgrades. While the proven two-stroke engines remain unchanged, the chassis, brakes, and ergonomics have been fundamentally redesigned.

Northern Irishman Adam McLean will compete for the CD Racing Team in the Supersport class at the Isle of Man TT in 2026. Riding a Kawasaki ZX-6R, the 29-year-old aims to build on his strong performances from last year.