Author: Andreas Denner

An unusual concept motorcycle attracted attention at EICMA 2025. The SWM Bumblebee Concept combines eye-catching design with familiar technology and leaves many questions unanswered about its potential for series production.

Fabio Quartararo, together with Yamaha and jewelry brand Twojeys, presents a heavily modified Yamaha R9. This one-of-a-kind piece combines motorcycle design with handcrafted jewelry artistry and was first unveiled on social media.

MotoGP faces landmark decisions off the track. KTM is restructuring its financial commitment, Honda is seeking fewer special privileges, and Maverick Vinales looks back critically on a missed career opportunity.

New design documents reveal a previously unpublished V4 cruiser from Benda. The model combines an advanced V4 engine with an automated clutch and height-adjustable air suspension.

Yamaha has registered the name YZF R2 in India, hinting at a new model below the R3. The plan is apparently to launch a fully faired 200cc motorcycle to bridge the gap between the R15 and R3.

Following his serious accident in Malaysia, Moto3 rider Noah Dettwiler has spoken publicly for the first time. In a video message, the Swiss rider expresses his gratitude for the tremendous support he has received and provides a cautious update on his health.

BMW Motorrad is setting the course for a model offensive in the A2 segment and gradually phasing out the 310 series. The focus is on a new 450cc twin-cylinder engine, which will serve as the technical basis for several models.

Kawasaki is working on an unusual means of transportation that aims to completely reinterpret the off-road experience. Corleo, a four-wheel-drive off-road system on robotic legs, is set to be used at major events and in everyday alpine life in the coming years.

Spanish company BBM Motorcycles has unveiled the Hiro, an electric motorcycle designed to offer very short charging times. The model is aimed at riders who have previously cited long charging times as their main criticism.

The discussion about a possible ban on seat winglets in MotoGP has been put on hold for the time being. A decision has been postponed because the manufacturers were unable to reach a unanimous agreement.

The European type approval reveals a new, lighter KTM 1390 Super Duke RR. It is set to stand out clearly from the standard model and follows the familiar RR formula of previous generations.
The significant weight advantage over the Super Duke R is particularly interesting.

Three decades of the Tourist Trophy are now available free of charge via the TT+ platform. The complete race history from 1995 to 2025 is available for the first time without any paywalls.

KTM is preparing a new sports bike, which has already been fully revealed in Chinese registration documents. The RC450 uses many components from the CFMoto 450SR S, but features a unique design and KTM’s signature technology.

Honda’s announced CBR500R Four continues to take shape. New Chinese documents provide concrete technical specifications for the sporty four-cylinder model for the first time.

Suzuki is currently investigating the possibility of entering the rapidly expanding segment of 350 to 500 cc motorcycles. Indications from company circles suggest that interest in a small, accessible model range is growing.

MotoGP is facing far-reaching rule changes, while prominent riders such as Marc Marquez and Johann Zarco are making headlines with personal developments. In addition, a curious theft in the paddock is attracting additional attention.

Following its return to independence, MV Agusta is planning to realign its model range, with the primary goal of making the brand more accessible. In addition to revamping the 800 series, a new retro sub-label is also being created, which will have its own model family concept.

The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will celebrate its premiere in 2026 as part of the MotoGP World Championship. At the same time, Harley-Davidson is expanding its financial support program for riders and teams in several racing classes.

Starting in May 2026, numerous Austrian cities plan to introduce new access restrictions that will be monitored by cameras. The measures also apply to foreign vehicles and could prove costly for tourists.

The QJMotor SRK 1051 RR is set to be released in 2026 as a new top-of-the-range model, combining Italian design with an advanced four-cylinder engine. The model is based technically and stylistically on previous collaborations with MV Agusta and is one of the most ambitious superbike attempts from China to date.